A/N I was getting tired of waiting for a fifteenth review. But, I still want five more reviews before I upload the next chapter. I know, evil little me.
Disclaimer: You know the drill, I don't own Naruto, yeah whatever
Neji peeked around the corner, watching the incident occur. He saw Tenten fall to the ground in pain. He also saw the girl get ready to punch her again. Pure instinct wanted him to rush in and block the blow. However, as the thought about it, he figured that if he saved her, those stupid fangirls would just beat Tenten up again. So, against his will, he watched as Tenten was knocked out.
"Gah! Why does this always happen to me?!" Tenten thought. The last thing she remembered was a blue, chakra-covered fist coming her way. Then, nothing…
The fangirls looked at her body in disgust. "This was the girl who tried to kill Temari?" one sais incredulously.
"She's a wuss!" another exclaimed.
"Let's go." They left Tenten on the sidewalk as they walked away, plotting ways to get the great Hyuga Neji to fall in love with them.
The moment Neji could no longer see them, he rushed to her lifeless body. (A/N Don't worry! She's still alive!) When he confirmed that she was out like a light, he gingerly lifted her shirt to see how much damage was done to her stomach. There was dark bruising. Worried that she had internal bleeding, he picked her up and rushed to the hospital.
"Hi Neji, what's-WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!" Sakura shrieked as Neji brought in Tenten's limp body into the emergency room. Sakura, who wanted to become a nurse when she grew up, worked part-time at the hospital under the guidance of the head nurse, Tsunade. She led him to a private room.
"Some stupid fangirls beat her up because I asked he to the dance," he replied as he cautiously set her down on a bed.
"I've always hated those idiots. Wait, you asked someone to the dance?" Sakura asked, shocked. Never in a million years would she have expected THE Hyuga Neji to ask someone to a dance.
"…" Neji decided to not say anything. Evidently, Sakura knew nothing of Sasuke's plans. The less people who knew, the better.
"I'm going to get Tsunade. She'll check her for any severe injuries," Sakura said as she walked out the door, leaving Neji with Tenten.
Neji stared at her body. "I'm sorry for not saving you," he whispered. The he sat up straight. What was he doing? Was he actually starting to...care for her? No, that wasn't possible. Neji couldn't be concerned for anyone. Then why did he feel so awful?
"She'll be fine. Other than the bruising, she'll be up in no time," Tsunade said briskly as she left the room. Neji let out a sigh of relief.
"It's getting late," Sakura noted. She looked out the window, seeing the setting sun. "Why don't you leave, Neji? She'll be back in school tomorrow. I'll stay with her for tonight."
Neji tried to protest, but, seeing Sakura's glare, he let out a "Hn." Then he walked out the door without even a goodbye.
Sakura watched the door slam shut and sighed. "That Neji. No manners whatsoever," she thought. Suddenly a groan came from the bed. Sakura quickly turned her head to see Tenten open her eyes.
Tenten moaned in pain. "What happened?"
Sakura smiled. "It seems that Neji's fangirls beat you up. I'm Sakura."
"Tenten. I remember now. I'm gonna kill them!" Tenten exclaimed angrily. She paused for a minute. "How did I get here?"
"Neji brought you here. He seemed very worried about you," Sakura mentioned slyly.
"When can I get out of here? I hate hospitals."
"Well, not that you're awake, I guess you can leave now. Do you want to come to my house?" Sakura asked. "We can have a sleepover."
Tenten looked up excitedly. Her first sleepover! "Sure!"
"Shouldn't you tell your parents?" Sakura asked.
"Oh. They're um, out of town. It'll be fine," Tenten reassured.
"Great! Come on!" Sakura helped Tenten out of bed and let her dress. Then they walked out of the hospital and towards Sakura's house.
Oooo, could Tenten have actually made a friend? Find out in the next chapter! But you have to review. Or you won't to read it!