Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto! If I did, we wouldn't have these sucky manga chapters… where nothing is really going on -.-
Author's Note- Here's another update! This story will probably be over within 3 to 4 chapters. Please Review!! I'm still debating whether to still write stories in the fall. Yes, this will be crucial to my choice. love you all, especially those who review! Narutofan462
"Wake up, Tenten." Her mother yelled. "No, I don't want to go today. I feel sick." Tenten said. She began to cough widely and complained, "I have a headache please, can I stay home."
"Darling, did something happen yesterday? No matter how much you avoid a problem. It won't go away. It will still be there tomorrow." Her mom pointed out. Tenten looked at her mom and said, "I don't think I can face him." "Face who, tenten? Your boyfriend Sasuke? Did something happen?" Her mom asked.
"Never mind, I'll get ready." She said, leaving her bed. She quickly threw some clothes on and put her hair in a ponytail. "I'll be going bye, mom." She said.
She slowly walked to school when a voice said, "It's been a while, when do you walk to school?" She turned around to see Sakura. "Oh, it's nothing. I just have a lot on my mind right now." "Care to share?" Sakura asked.
"Not really, too much things are going on right now." Tenten sighed. "You're not the only one." Sakura said, remembering Itachi. "Sakura, how did you know that Neji was the one you loved?" Tenten asked, suddenly.
"W-What?!" Sakura said, confused. "I just need to know, I'm really confused. I really like Sasuke but, I don't know if it's love. I just need some time I suppose." Tenten said, pondering.
"Sakura, you didn't tell me you were walking." A voice she knew too well said. "Hey, Neji." Sakura said, turning smiling at him. "Tenten, it's Neji." She nudged her. "Ummm…We don't want to be late do we? See you guys later." She dashed off to the school as fast as her legs could take her.
She couldn't face him after what happened… "Tenten, why are you sweating so hard?" Sasuke said. "I ran to school." tenten noted. "Why? I always take you to school normally." Sasuke said.
"Well, I just decided for a change for today. That's all." Tenten simply stated. "Hey tenten." Temari said. "hey temari, want to do me a favor?" She asked. "Sure, what is it?" temari asked. "Keep Neji Hyuuga away from me. I don't want to see him." She gravely said. "What is going on?" Temari said, arching her eyebrow. "Nothing, it's just I don't want to see him alright?" Tenten said, being defensive.
Naruto said, "Hey tenten, there you are! Neji, she's over here." Tenten cursed Shit. Why did he have to be so loud! She dashed into the girl's bathroom quickly. Why was it so hard to lose him?
"You're avoiding Neji, aren't you?" Karin said. "yea, how did you know?" tenten asked. "Too obvious, tenten. Don't worry, I heard he's gone already." Karin said. "Really?" Tenten said. "Yea, go hurry before he comes back." Karin said, pushing her out the door.
She bumped into someone and she instantly said, "Sorry, about that." she looked at the guy she bumped into and her grin faded at once. It was Neji Hyuuga. The guy she was trying to avoid all along.
By the Foundation with Sakura & Hinata
"So, have you started looking for dresses for junior prom?" Sakura asked. "No, not yet. I-I'm not even sure if I'm going." Hinata asked. "Oh, come on! You know Naruto will ask you!" Sakura teased.
"I-I'm n-not sure about that, but if he does. I'll happily go with h-him." She blushed. She grinned, "Prom will be so much fun."
"Yes, it will." A voice said. She turned and put her hands on her hips. "What are you doing here?" She said, annoyed. "I want to speak with you. Privately." He said, looking at Hinata.
"She's my friend, she can stay here! If she wants to!" Sakura retorted. Hinata fumbled for her books, "It's alright, I'll give you guys some privacy!" She dashed out.
"You happy now? You scared my friend?" She said, annoyed. "I don't care, we need to speak about us." Itachi firmly said. Sakura cocked her head in other direction, "What us? There is no us. I'm dating Neji Hyuuga."
The raven-haired looked at her and said, "I know, you still love me. I didn't want to leave but, I didn't have a choice." She looked into his onyx eyes and simply said, "I can't just leave Neji to go with you. We had our chance. It's over."
Before she headed out he held her wrist which caused her to turn her towards him he said, "I still love you, Sakura." She looked up at her old boyfriend, he was quite the guy. However, there was no way he'd have her get won over so easily.
"Well, I don't love you. I have Neji now, I don't need you." She retorted. A bit hurt from her words he looked her straight in the eye and said, "Are you sure? Sources tell me he isn't even interested in you anymore." He smirked.
She looked at him too shocked to respond.
Tenten & Neji
"Hey tenten." Neji said, waving to her. She merely smiled nervously, "Hey." Neji said, "Where have you been, I've been looking for you?"
"Y-You know, around." tenten said, fumbling for words.
"About last night…" Neji began. Tenten couldn't believe it… he wanted to have this akward conversation now?! "What happened? I was talking and the phone line just dropped?" Neji said. "Well, I think the call was lost, so I didn't really hear anything." Tenten confessed.
"So, you want to know how I feel about you is that it?" Neji asked, bluntly. Tenten avoided his piercing gaze and nodded. "Why the sudden interest?" He asked. "Well, some people were saying that you were going to drop sakura for me. I was just wondering if it was rumors or.." Tenten faltered.
"It's just rumors, don't even stoop to their level. They have nothing better to do than just gossip." Neji said, cutting her off. A bit disappointed she said, "O-oh, okay. Well, thanks."
Before she left he asked, "Is that the answer you didn't want to receive?" "U-Uhmm.." Tenten said, trying to think of something.
"Do you want me to say, I've been love with you since middle school, and only challenged you to get you to notice me, and seeing you with sasuke Uchiha has been killing me every single day?" Neji said, almost out of breath.
Tenten looked at him a bit surprised, "N-Neji." "Well, you know what… it doesn't make a difference at all. No matter what I do or say, you'll still be completely in love with Sasuke Uchiha…and I have only myself to blame." Neji sadly said.
"N-Neji, wait." Tenten said. Neji just walked past her and said, "Good luck with Sasuke." Tenten lowered her eyes. so she had been right all along. He had liked her more than a friend and for quite some time too. Why didn't I see it earlier? I'm such a fool.
the Foundation
"How do you know that?" She asked. "I have my sources, now why don't you leave Neji and be with me." He said, holding her.
"Get away from me! I'm not interested in you anymore. You left me alone for months. I don't need you waltzing back into my life when you feel like it!" She screamed.
"I know, everything about you. From you likes to your dislikes and what makes you tick. I can make you happy Sakura easily." He said. Her eyes flashed with anger and said, "Do what you want, I won't give in to you." She grabbed her bag and stalked off.
Preview for the next chapter-
"You excited for prom, Tenten?" Sakura asked.
Tenten faked a smile and said, "Of course I am."
It was going to be Sakura & Neji, Karin & Itachi, Naruto & Hinata, Shikamaru and Ino, and Sasuke and I. talk about awkward.
"You look a-amazing, Tenten." Neji complimented.
She smiled at him and said, "Thanks, Neji."
"Tenten, come on to the dance floor!" Sasuke called out.
"Can I talk to you outside, privately?" Neji asked.
"One second, Sasuke. I'll be right back." Tenten said.
The pair of them walked to the balcony with full moon illuminating the sky.
Without a second to lose, he captured her lips into a kiss.
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