Chapter five was so short I desided to post this chapter as well! Yay! Chapter Seven needs some fine tuneing and I just started chapter 8... this is going by so fast it seems...

Sixth Consequence

The loud sharp sound was impossible to ignore as Jen stumbled towards the door. "Coming, I'm coming." She called and the noise subsided. A hard jerk and the door was open, revealing the group on the other side. "Hi guys. What's up?" Jen greeted, leaning on the door slightly.

Tenten tilted her head and peered into the apartment. "Where's Neji? Sakura said he was with you."

"He was, he went to clean up the picnic." Jen shrugged and stepped back to let Tenten and Ino pass. "And I'm fine by the way." Jen smiled, holding up her bandaged hand for them to see.

"You got hurt? What happened?" Ino cried immediately.

Jen winced and scratched her head. "I thought that's why you came by." She laughed nervously, now regretting she had said anything. Thankfully Tenten changed the subject before Ino could start fussing.

"Nope, Neji's got a mission. He's supposed to leave this afternoon." Tenten crossed her arms and shook her head. "If I can find him before then."

"Oh well he shouldn't be long now." Jen plopped down on the couch.

Ino and Tenten shared a look and Ino smiled while Tenten rolled her eyes. It was evident from her posture and tone of voice that Jen was not very thrilled about Neji leaving again. He always seemed to have twice as many missions as her and they hardly ever worked together on them.

"You know Jen," Ino sat next to the sulking girl with a mischievous smirk. "Kankurou and I and some of the others are going out tonight. You could come too, get your mind of Neji instead of pouting all by your lonesome at home."

Jen frowned, debating on the proposal. She hated to admit it but Ino was right, getting out of the house would be good for a little while. "Well, okay."

Ino jumped to her feet triumphantly. "Great! We'll come pick you up at five."

"What's happening at five?" Attention was redirected to the now open apartment door. Jen opened her mouth but Ino jumped in first.

"I'm kidnapping your girlfriend and we're getting her drunk." Ino grinned and Neji dropped the basket by the door.

"Not if I have anything to do with it." He challenged. He had only once witnessed Jen drunk before and it only took that one time for him to never want a repeat of the incident.

"But you won't. You've got a mission. We leave in one hour so hurry up." Tenten said professionally and pulled Ino out of the apartment hastily. "Come on Ino let's go."

"Bye Jen-chan! See you later!" Ino managed to call whilst being dragged around by the brunette.

"Bye!" Jen replied and sat back on the couch. Her gaze slipped over to Neji who stood silent, eyes to the floor. It wasn't hard to tell he was lost in some thought, and by the look on his face it wasn't a pleasant one. "Neji?" Jen bit her lip and leaned forward, debating on getting up and going to him.

She heard him sigh as he pushed the door closed and sat next to her. "I've got a lot on my mind right now." He leaned forward, elbows propped on his knees while still looking to the floor.

"I noticed. Do you want to tell me?" Jen glided her fingers over his shoulder and down his back.

"I don't know… Not yet. I'll tell you soon but not yet."

"Okay. I'll wait." Jen shifted closer and rested her head against his shoulder.

"You really don't mind?" He question unbelievingly, finally turning his gaze to her to find that soft smile that taunted and soothed him at the same time.

"If you feel the need to hold what ever it is for a little longer who am I to convince you otherwise? You seem pretty confused about what ever is happening so it's probably a good idea to let your thoughts simmer and process a bit more before telling me anyway." She stopped her rant and met his gaze. "Am I making sense?" She asked, gently chewing on her bottom lip in a way that was almost distracting. Almost.

Neji smiled and leaned his head on hers. "It's nice to hear something that makes sense when things get confusing."

"Glad I could be of help!" Jen nuzzled into his neck, breathing deeply and feeling her body melt. "You should probably go pack for that mission." She hated her own mouth for saying it but she knew it was the truth.

"Yeah…" Neji pulled away and lifted her chin easily. Their lips sizzled on contact as their mouths moved, pushing against each other for a fight of dominance that wasn't really a fight at all. Jen always gave in, in the end. Her hand caught his neck as his wrapped around her waist and dragged her closer. As he held her close, Neji slipped his tongue in her mouth, smirking as she gasped lightly. He flicked around roughly, tasting every centimeter he could as she tried to keep up.

A loud whistling from the kitchen finally broke them apart, Jen panting slightly. "Tea pot…" She mumbled, cursing it for disturbing their would-be make-out session.

"Right. I better go." Neji stood and walked briskly towards the door and Jen disappeared into the kitchen to prepare her tea.

She clutched her hot cup and leaned against a wall. "I wonder how long it will be this time…"

Uh oh, Neji's leaving and Ino wants to get Jen drunk. This can't end well...