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Kakashi looked at Neji and then over to Tenten. He wanted so badly to find a way to end this. He couldn't let the person he cared so deeply for marry someone she didn't care for, but he knew that it was unfair if Neji had to leave Konoha. He clenched his fists tightly as he watched Tenten walk toward Neji agreeing to his proposal.
"No Tenten." the silence was broken by Neji himself. "it's not fair, none of this is. But because I know how you feel about Kakashi sensei then just be with him. " said Neji turning away.
"Neji. Yes I care about Kakashi very much. You and I grew up together, we fight and train together we share a house with a crazy sensei. You are a huge part of my life and I can't just leave a friend hanging like this." Tenten said trying not to look back at Kakashi afraid of what she'd see.
"go on. " said Kakashi. "I told you to give him a chance. So go. This is me telling you that you have to." Kakashi looked at his beautiful young girl. He knew it was too god to be true.
She turned around to face him. "Kakashi. Don't forget about me" she said touching his masked face. She turned and sadly left with Neji.
Kakashi shut the door. He ran up the stairs to his bedroo. And began to pack supplies. He couldn't stay in the led any longer.
The Hyuga clan was staring at Tenten as she walked with Neji up to Hiashi Hyugas quarters. This time it wasn't about inheritance, it was already deemed to be Hinata's when Neji failed to find a wife to agree. Now that he was age 20 the clan wished him to have a wife so he could show them he was serious about he clans growth and expansion.
They looked at her like she was a stranger. She never felt more out of place and this is where she would be for her lifetime. Spending time with all these byakugan freaks.
"you have finally accepted my nephew's proposal? It's good you finally came to your senses. The Hyuga clan is the most prestigious in the land. More so than even the Uchiha. Even though your children will only be half...Neji has such power that I am assured they will inherit it. As for you. Your skills are decent enough. I still think he should have picked Haruno Sakura, but she is engaged to be married to Uzumaki Naruto." stated Hiashi. Tenten was extremely angered by his arrogant statement. She clenched her fists. Neji knew how mad she was and he grabbed her hand knowing she was probably going to stab Hiashi in the throat for what he said. This comforted her a little. She knew it wasn't for romantic reasons. He knew her so well that he knew what was coming next. She simmered down.
"Hiashi. Thank you for your time. We'll be going now." Neji started to turn away.
"you have a week to prepare your wedding. " Hiashi stated plainly. I shall preform the ceremony. Go ready yourselves.
They sat down next to each other by the creek behind the house awkwardly. She wanted to go to Kakashi knowing his heart must surly be broken, but now that she was engaged to Neji that would be considered cheating. Her heart ached. She didn't know what to do. Her only option now was to play along and hope Sakura would help her plan everything out.
"Neji." she started. Neji was staring strait at her looking her right in the eye. He came closer to her. Almost like he wanted to kiss her. She sighed and knew she didn't want to but he was going to be her husband soon so she came closer to him as well.
"You're an idiot. " Neji whispered inches from her face.
"what?!" Shouted Tenten angrily. "Who do you think you are?! Here I am sacrificing everything I care about for you and you call me an idiot?!" she yelled as she shook him back and forth like she often did with Lee.
In between shakes Neji tried the best he could to explain. "we...ll T...en...tennnnnnn...iiiiiii meeaant you...you...youu sh...shouldn't have...come...with...me...and...agreed..." she stopped shaking him violently and looked at him. He was flushed from all the violence his face was quite pale. She felt bad.
"Neji we can fight about this all you want but you're will my friend. And this is what teammates do. I need to talk with Sakura and see if she can't help me with plans. " Tenten said.
Rubbing his neck and shoulders Neji replied: "that's a good idea. I'll meet you back at home later." he kissed her cheek and walked away.
"What?! You mean to tell me you're in love with Kakashi sensei?!" Sakura nearly spit tea everywhere after Tenten explained he situation to her at the tea house.
"Keep it down you idiot!" Tenten said lowering her head in embarrassment.
"Oh sorry...so you're actually going through with it? You're gonna marry Neji? That's kinda romantic Tenten." Sakura said. What would she know she was marrying Naruto and supposedly happy. But she had to let to of Sasuke so that must've been hard. Maybe she would understand after all.
"I don't want to go through with this but I have to. " Tenten said sadly.
"Can't lady Tsunade keep them from exiling Neji? She is the Hokage after all." Sakura asked
"well Kakashi and Neji both said that the Hyuga's have enough pull to make anything happen really." Tenen looked at her tea cup and ran her finger along the rim.
"I don't think that's true. I will have to talk to Tsunade about it this afternoon when we have our daily meeting." She stated. "but for now, let's get to planning your wedding. Even if it's with Kakashi later on. " Sakura smiled trying to cheer Tenten up. She helped a little but not very much.
The wedding
Tenten hadn't seen Kakashi since the day she told him not to forget about her. She was so disheartened. How could he just disappear like that without any warning? She sighed as she prepared for her big deal with the devil. Not Neji of course it wasn't really his fault. And she knew he would look fabulous in a tux. She sat at her mirror as she prepared with Sakura. Maybe Neji wouldn't be so bad. Maybe it would be smarter to just fall for him instead of having the village look down on her and Kakashi for having such a taboo relationship. She stood up and grabbed the bottom of her beautiful white gown and walked to the body length mirror. She looked magnificent. Her hair still in buns atop her head. This time they had white bun coverings with little bows and flowers as decoration. Her dress was stunning. It was like a beautiful white kimono. She was getting a little excited at the way she looked in it. She turned to Sakura.
"you think this is the right decision?" she asked. Sakura approached her.
"I think you need make up, your face is extremely pale. Other than that...yes I think this is the best choice. You're being a really good friend right now" Sakura said applying make up to the bun headed bride. Sakura finished and turned her to the mirror. Tenten was in shock. She didn't know that she could look that good. She knew a little mascara made her look nice but wow. She felt like something else. She touched her face.
"wow Sakura thank you. " she looked down. "I wish this was me and Kakashi's wedding. " she heaved a sigh. "Alright let's get this thing going." Tenten said. Just as she said that the door swung open revealing an extremely tall dark haired man.
"Zabuza?" Sakura asked.
Tenten ran and embraced him "you're back" she said happily.
"couldn't miss my little girl's big day. I have to walk you down the aisle." He smiled teary eyed. "My goodness...you look amazing. Your groom is gonna fall over dead I just know it. " He linked his right arm with her left and opened the doors to the. Chapel. Tenten wished it hadn't been at a church but the Hyuga's insisted. She lifted her head to catch a glimpse of her groom... She blinked. The man standing in the grooms place was none other than Kakashi Hatake, still masked of course And to his left hand side, Neji as the best man. Tenten smiled a happy and tearful smile and looked up at her father. She didn't know how this had all happened but she was about to marry the one she truly cared for. She finally reached the alter.
"what's going on?" she whispered to Kakashi as she grabbed his hands.
"This was all just a set up Tenten." Kakashi stated loudly so the crowd could hear. "I haven't been the best at romance. And I wanted to come up with the most unique way of proposing to the woman I love. Neji helped me with this the whole way through. Thank you Neji." he started. Neji gave a nod as if to say 'you're welcome buddy get on with it'. "So what better and more unique way to propose than at your own wedding." with this he got down on one knee and grabbed Tenten's left hand. "Tenten, this is all so confusing to you I'm sure. But I have to ask...I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You're wonderful, beautiful, strong and kind. Please...please be my wife. And if you want it doesn't have to be today. " Kakashi almost seemed as if he was pleading her.
She shook her head. "no...it can be today" she said as she smiled. "but you're in serious trouble for putting me through all this!" she said punching his arm as she always did when he was in trouble. He stood up and wrapped his arms around he waist and kissed her passionately.
End of Chapter 9
