Chapter 7
At last!

Neji quickly closed his eye when the door opened. TenTen's footsteps were barely audible.

A very good sign… she must think that I'm asleep! -Neji

"I know you're awake, Neji," TenTen said, giving him a peck on the cheek.

Uh oh... I'll just keep pretending.. –Neji

Then, silence took over. Both of them didn't budge a bit.

"Hmm... Guess he's really asleep," TenTen sighed, "Too bad.. I have something to discuss with him…"

Neji got up suddenly as if he was electrocuted.

"Why? What happened? Is something wrong?"

"Got cha!" said Ten, grinning playfully.

Neji frowned, "Don't scare me like that again."

"You were always bad at acting. That's one thing my prodigy can never get his hand on," TenTen teased as she changed into her night gown.

"Whatever. At least I'm better at acting than you are at cooking!" Neji retorted lightly.

Neji suddenly felt a very dangerous aura coming from his wife.

"Fine. If my cooking's that bad, why don't you start taking care of it tomorrow?" TenTen said coldly.

"I was just joking! Don't be upset!"

Neji pulled his wife towards him, but she slapped his hand away. Neji smiled. He always loves it whenever TenTen's mad. She just has that cute little angry face.

"I know you can't resist this!" The father of two exclaimed as he started tickling his wife.

Soon, the couple was rolling all over the bed, laughing and tickling each other.

"Remember when you purposed?" TenTen suddenly asked.

"Imm hmm."

"You were really scared."

"No, I wasn't!"

TenTen gave a small yawn.

Neji smiled, "you're tired."

The weapon mistress snuggled more into her husband and quickly fall asleep.

I will never forget the day you promised to share your life with me. –Neji

So, the play back began…

"TenTen, you look fabulous! Just go already! You know Neji hates waiting!" said Ino.

"I don't see how TenTen looks fabulous. For me, she's still the same. Same clothing, same hairstyle, same face," Naruto said.

Ino gave Naruto a very dirty look.

"Whattt? I'm just telling the tru- " Before Naruto could finished, Sakura dragged him away.

"Anyway.." Ino said. The doorbell chimed.

"Ooh! Neji's here! Quick everyone, HIDE!" Rock Lee yelled.

"W-wait!" TenTen said, but everyone ignored her. She sighed and opened the door. Neji was there, looking... well, like his usual self.

"Hey. Come in." TenTen stepped back, pushing the door wider.

"Hmm…" Neji frowned, "it's okay. Let's go outside. Somewhere, more private"

"Alright. Much better that way."

TenTen quickly stepped out and locked the door, knowing very well that her friends are still inside.

"Let's go before they see where we're going" TenTen said, "I've locked all the windows and the keys are with me."

Neji laughed. The couple has been dating for over a year now. So, it's no surprise that they know what another is thinking.

"Let's go to our training ground," Neji said, as he jumped onto a roof.

"Okay," TenTen followed him.

She doesn't mind where they have their date, because it always ended really well one way or another.

That's one of the many things Neji loves about TenTen. She never complains, but when she does… man, it's the most annoying thing in the world!

"So, we're here!" TenTen said, sitting lightly on a tree branch.

"Who said we're stopping?"

"Eh?" TenTen said, confused. "This IS the training ground."

Neji ignored her question and kept going. TenTen sighed as she followed him.

Geez.. some boyfriend I have. I wonder why I ever felt in love with him at the first place.. –TenTen

They finally stopped at a waterfall, which was located deep inside the training ground. Hardly anyone comes here.

"It's been a while since we've last been here," TenTen said, her expression unreadable.

"I came here yesterday."

"WHAT? You did? And you didn't even tell me! Hmph!"

Neji smiled and gestured his girlfriend to come towards the waterfall.

"Do you remember this place?" Neji asked.

"Of course! This is where we trained to walk on water! It was possibly the worst day of my life. I got wet AND humiliated," TenTen said, shooting Neji a dirty look.

-_- It wasn't the answer I was looking for. She can be really dumb at time. And I was thinking of purposing her! Now the mood's gone. –Neji

"Anything else?" the boy asked.

"Hmm…. OH YEAH! I remember pushing you into the water!" TenTen laughed, "It was so fun! I must say, you look better when you're pissed AND surprised at the same time, Neji!"

By this time, Neji's inner self was punching a wall.

"Any more?"

TenTen screwed her eyes, thinking really hard. Her boyfriend waited, finger crossed.

"Nope."

Neji felt like a thousand boulder crashed onto him. He gave a long sigh. TenTen suddenly twitched and gasped like someone was in her.

"It's not good to sigh. You'll have a shorter life, Neji-kun."

Kun. Neji twitched. Since when did she started using that suffix... Hmm.. NEVER.

"Ino, go away. Leave us alone."

"Ino? I'm TenTen, Neji! T-E-N-T-E-N. Do you like Ino? Because if you do, you better break up with one of us!" TenTen teased, pretending to be mad.

Neji shot two shurikens towards a tree, right about a line of bushes, "I know you're there. Kiba, Hinata, Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru"

All of them came out. Shikamaru was supporting an unconscious Ino.

Neji rolled his eyes. Just as I thought. Ino is in TenTen's body. -Neji

"What do you plan to do anyway, Neji? Bringing TenTen here…," Ino-TenTen said.

"Not your business" Neji replied, becoming more impatient by each passing second.

"You plan to purpose her, right?" Shikamaru said. It was more of a statement than a question.

Neji didn't reply.

"Ooohh! So you do plan to purpose TenTen!" Ino-TenTen squealed in delight.

Neji turned around, his eyes narrowed. Everyone gulped. Hinata hid behind Kiba.

"Kiba-kun. I think it's better we leave," Hinata said timidly, "we do not want to be around when Neji-nii-san is mad."

"Yeah. Shikamaru, you heard Hinata. Let's leave."

"Finally! This is so troublesome." Shikamaru replied, "Ino, you going?"

Ino, however, was persistent.

"Neji, I'm not leaving until you admit it." Ino-TenTen said.

Neji's eye twitched and he glared at TenTen.

Ino gulped, but she didn't leave. She knew Neji would never hurt her as long as she's in TenTen's body.

"So?" Ino challenged, planting her hands on her hip.

Neji walked towards Shikamaru, grabbing Kiba's water bottle along. He then opened the bottle and prepared to pour water onto Ino's head.

"HYUUGA NEJI! DON'T YOU DARE! I JUST DID MY HAIR!" Ino-TenTen screamed.

Neji grinned evilly and tilted the bottle a little more. TenTen did a release seal and Ino suddenly came to live. Neji quickly caught TenTen before she fall.

"Huh? What happened?" TenTen moaned, rubbing her head.

"Ino? Shikamaru? What are you guys doing here?" TenTen asked, still leaning against her boyfriend, "Wait. Are you following us?"

"Err... No?" Ino replied, trying to avoid TenTen's eyes.

TenTen folded her arms and raised her eyebrow. Ino tugged Shikamaru and quickly jumped onto a tree.

"Gotta go! We have to meet Chouji!" Ino waved goodbye.

Neji smirked and yelled "Ino? Yes, I am."

Ino looked back and winked. Shikamaru gave him a thumb up. TenTen eyed suspiciously at Neji.

"What's going on?"

"Nothing..."

"Tell me."

"Hn..."

"HYUUGA NEJI!"

Neji didn't answer, but instead jumped onto the top of the waterfall. TenTen frowned and followed him.

"Neji? Where are you?" TenTen shouted, looking for Neji.

"You better show up or I'll leave, Neji! Where ar-... Wow... It's so beautiful!" TenTen whispered as she stared at the breath taking sunset.

TenTen could see the whole of Konoha. The rock she was standing on was smoothed by the wind. On her left and right side, there were small rose bushes. The place was just incredible.

How did Neji find this beautiful place? -TenTen

"TenTen?" Neji's voice came out of nowhere.

Speaking of the devil... -TenTen

"Neji? Come here. It's soo amazing!" TenTen said softly, without taking her gaze off the scene.

A soft breeze came and TenTen took a deep refreshing breath. She even forgot she was mad at Neji.

Suddenly, two strong arms wrapped around her waist, followed by a soft kiss on her neck. TenTen, her eyes still closed, smiled and pulled Neji to her front.

"TenTen?" Neji said softly.

"Hmm?"

"I love you. So much..."

"Eh? Why so lovey-dovey suddenly?" TenTen asked innocently as her eyes fluttered open.

TenTen was indeed shocked to see Neji on his one knee.

TenTen's POV

My heart skipped a beat when I opened my eye to see my boyfriend down on his one knee. His face was shaded because he was giving his back to the sunset, but he seems to be emitting light from his back.

I stared at him, blood rising to my cheek. I could hear my heart beat pounding so hard that I thought it might burst through the ribs. For once in my life, I was speechless. I didn't know what to do, so, I just stared deep into his eyes.

Neji's POV

I chose this place and time because TenTen loves nature and isolated areas. This place was where we had our first date and I never told TenTen where it is until now. This place was fated to be our landmark. I took a deep breath.

I got down on one knee. TenTen still had her eyes closed. It's better that way.

She was facing the sunset. I could see every little detail of her beautiful face; from the smooth forehead to her long eyelashes to her rosy lips. I fought the urge to kiss her.

She had her hair tied up in two Chinese buns like always. The soft breeze lifted her front hair. The sunset gave her face a mysterious glow.

I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have her.

"TenTen?" my voice came out barely audible.

My heart was beating so fast. Several thoughts rushed through my head. What if she rejected me? What if she get angry? I shook my head. Whatever happens, happens.

"Hmm?"

"I love you... So much..."

My girlfriend, ah... I beamed with pride whenever I say that, opened her eyes and said "Eh? Why so lovey-dovey all of a sudden?"

I smiled. Typical TenTen. That's why I love her. She's unique. She can be so naive. She believes that females are as strong as males. She cries for the silliest things like when someone died in a movie. But she is so strong and courageous. She stands for her friends no matter what. She can't cook, but her foods are all delicious to me. She sees people in a way no one can. She is TenTen. She is my girlfriend. And my wife-to-be.

I pulled out the ring box. Inside was my mother's ring. I had a whole speech prepared like how much I love her and how she was the world to me, but those words seem useless now.

By staring deep into her brown eyes, I believed that what I wanted to say has already been said. Except for four words.

"TenTen, Will you marry me?"

The silence was unbearable even though it was just two seconds.

"Neji... I..."

Oh no... This was it... Say good bye to the woman I love forever. I felt like the whole world was dark.

Then, TenTen smiled, bringing back light.

"Yes, I will."

I was speechless. I couldn't believe my ears. SHE SAID YES! I put the ring into her fingers. It fitted perfectly.

I got up and hugged her tight and spun her around. She laughed and gave me a deep meaningful kiss.

From now on, I am Hyuuga Neji, husband of HYUUGA TenTen.

TenTen's POV

OH BUDDHA! OH BUDDHA! OH BUDDHA! My head was screaming, and my heart was pounding.

I thought I would faint but when I stared into his lavender eyes, I got all my strength back. It had always been like this. Whenever I feel hopeless or panic, all it took to heal me was him.

He was without doubt special. I have never loved any boys before. He can be so cold and heartless and arrogant. He can be so stupid for a prodigy. He is a bully. Yet I trust him. I gave him the power to destroy me, but I trust that he won't. He is the only one who can tolerate my cooking. He is the biggest jerk in the world. But he is my jerk. He is Neji. He is my boyfriend. And my husband-to-be.

"I love you... So much..."

By looking into his eyes, I believe those four words. We hardly ever say "I love you" to each other. This is probably the second time. I never thought they were indeed simple, but powerful.

"TenTen, Will you marry me?" Neji said, holding out the ring.

I didn't know what to say.

"Neji... I..."

I was hesitating! My mouth wasn't working anymore. I guess somewhere inside of me, I knew this was too good to be true.

Then I saw his face; the face I could never read. There was panic and fear. It was then that I knew he was my soul mate. The man I want to spend the rest of my life with. I smiled when I was finally sure.

"Yes, I will," I answered.

He slipped the ring into my finger then got up. He hugged me like he never had. Then spun me around. I feel laughed and kissed him.

From now on, I'm HYUUGA TenTen.

A/N: How was it? I know it's kinda long. I just don't know when to stop. This is my first time writing a romance, so, I had to put on romantic music to put me into the mood. :D :D Please review! I would really appreciate it if you could give me ideas for the next chapter. Thanks! And again, please review!