Poppycock

by: AndreahTreole

Drabble Seven: Shut up (440)

Couple: NejiTen

Warning: Alternative Universe! Gah! Fear it!

As the backpack slipped from her shoulder, she let it fall to the floor with a 'thump'. Only two words flashed before her mind as she stared at the stage. "No. Way!" she mouthed, her vocal cords not up to the task of voicing her thoughts.

She had seen things of tremendous absurdity before, but this took the cake! Her eyes bulged and her mouth hung open. She felt all the blood rush from her face, and she still couldn't move. Finally, she gained enough muscle control in order to flap her mouth open and closed in a lame attempt at speaking.

"Quiet Tenten," the boy on stage muttered, cheeks stained a bright pink that matched wonderfully with his shirt.

"N-Neji! Where'd you get that shirt?" she seemed to finally snap out of her daze.

"You were late." He answered simply.

"Sorry about that. You know how Tsunade-sama is, she was working late and begged me to help her with the paperwork. And that still doesn't explain the shirt."

Neji sighed as he hoped off the stage, "You were late, so Gai-sensei had me fill in for you."

Tenten bit her lower to help contain the laughter welling deep inside her. "Well, you could've called me, I have a cell phone."

The stagehand shook his head, "Come on time next rehearsal." At her nod, he turned towards the changing rooms. "I have to get out of this shirt."

"Neji, why did Gai-sensei have you play my part? Why not my understudy?" He scowled, muttering something under his breath. "What was that?"

"I said, 'he wanted someone with long hair.'" Tenten blinked, and started to giggle softly. "Shut up, Tenten." Her giggles turned into laughing. She was laughing. Not just laughing, but at him! How dare she! "Show some respect!"

"S-Sorry, Hyuuga, but…" she couldn't finish as she snorted and started to laugh once more.

Neji growled menacingly, "Tenten… if you don't stop, I'll make you do it myself."

She didn't stop. Not even as he stepped closer, a furious glint in his eye. She didn't even realize until he was brushing against her. Gulping, she winced before looking up at him. Unfortunately she caught sight of the pink shirt and a small chuckle escaped. Well, that was until she noticed his hair. It had been pulled back, but not into his normal low ponytail, but her trademark buns.

Not even trying to hid it, she laughed loud and heartily. And Neji twitched.

Before swooping down and blocking her from making any sounds. With his lips.

Well, it did shut her up for quite awhile at least.

Screw the later consequences.