A short chapter i know, i've been experiencing writers block which is why i didn't update yesterday, Hinata is much more outgoing in my story, and Neji i feel is OC in this chapter, and i might keep him that way for the rest of the story, im not entirely sure though, so yeah just a heads up enjoy!


Chapter 9

Running, running, running down A white empty hallway. From what? She didn't know. But it was after her, and it wanted her, and she was terrified. She could feel the cold sweat make it's way down her spine and her forehead, the hospital gown she wore moved painfully against her skin, the rough fabric irritating it, making it rub red and raw, her feet met the ice white tile, shooting pain up her heels. How long had she been running? When was this hallway suppose to end? When would the pain stop? She heard a loud noise like something shutting down, not able to stop her fear filled limbs from moving she turned her head to look behind her, watching as section by section down the white hall way the bright white lights were being shut down, pitch black darkness left in it's wake. Her heart beated faster, painfully against her chest, as a wave of desperation came over her, no matter what she couldn't get stuck in that darkness. Why? She didn't know, but she was so scared. She heard the noise again and again, coming closer and closer, she gritted her teeth as she tried to run faster. It was right behind her, the ever creeping darkness, she could feel it. The noise came again, yet this time she was met by pure darkness, she screamed as she felt something tackle her from behind, she felt it attack her viciously like a wild beast, it flipped her over as she continued screaming, she still couldn't see anything but then felt a pain shoot through her chest, and screamed in agony as she felt something be ripped out, she screamed but couldn't hear it as all she could hear was her heart, beating in the hand of this monster above her, the sound loud and deafening,

"TENTEN!"

She screamed as she shot up from her bed into a hard yet soft chest and waiting arms, she immediately clung to the cloth that covered the chest for dear life and began to shake violently while sobbing uncontrollably and begging the person to not let it get her, to not let it kill her, to make the white halls go away, to make the pain stop. Their arms tightened around her as they began to rock her back and forth and whisper into her ear,

"it's okay, nothings gonna get you, you're okay, i'm here, you're okay"

she recognized the deep and silk like voice and immediately felt safer, but she was still too scared to move or do anything as her figure continued to be racked by sobs. After a while her crying stopped and she was trembling only slightly, her grip tightened on him though as her shakey voice whispered

"don't leave me, please don't leave me alone, i've been alone for so long..."

"i'm not going anywhere"

next thing she knew she felt herself be brought down on the bed with a weight making the mattress sink down next to her as she was pressed safely against his body, she snuggled herself deeper into him. She listened to his slow heartbeat, and soft breathing, and soon found herself being lulled to sleep

"thank you, Neji" she whispered "thank you.." one last tear fell from her eye, as she closed them which he quickly wiped away with his thumb, he held her closer and whispered, meaning for it to comfort her, but it came more as a comfort and reassurance to himself

"you're safe now"

When Neji awoke the next morning he found himself quite entangled with the small brunette, her back was pressed against his chest as his hands were intertwined with hers which were pressed against her chest in a tight hold,one of his legs was completely in between hers while one of hers was completely in between his, he could feel the radiating heat coming from her womanhood on the front of his thigh and he couldn't resist the lust filled shiver that went up his spine. After a few minutes she groaned at the feel of sun rays hitting her face, as she shifted she grinded right on him subconsciously rubbing her ass into his crotch, Neji stiffened and before he could stop himself he pulled the girl closer. He stubbornly decided that it'd be better if she woke up now than if something happens that could lead to...awkward situation. He leaned in a softly kissed her cheek while whispering

"hey, it's time to wake up Tenten, come on" her face scrunched in disapproval of his words, but then her lids fluttered open. She turned her face to look at him, and studied his face for a moment before saying

"but I don't want to" like a child she tried to pull herself in a tight little ball, to keep the reality of needing to wake up,away.

He spoke inbetween kisses that he peppered on her soft cheek, as she lazily and weakly tried to swat him away

"come on... I heard...that the girls...wanted...to take you...shopping...today" a smug look came over her face

"ha, I dont even like shopping so that sucks" a smirk came over his features as he rested his lips on her silky skin

"well, if im correct, you don't exactly have any appropriate clothes here" he felt her stiffen "so unless you'd like to walk in your underwear all day every day..." he felt her cheek become hot under his lips "of course...i wouldn't mind" he nipped her cheek causing her to squeak and scramble out of the bed. Standing infront of him now she had a furious red blush on her cheeks with her arms crossed over her chest

"pervert" she hissed, he chuckled in amusement as he slid out of her bed

"maybe I am, maybe i'm not" she glared harder at him as he stood and walked towards her "but I smell breakfast" she perked up

"you do?" he walked towards the door

"no, not really" he opened it "but you look like you could use some" he turned his head slightly to look at her "you're not a morning person are you?" her face burned red as he walked out the door laughing

"why you-!" she ran after him "you are so dead!"

Tenten sighed as she slipped on the thick cable knit hoodie that Hinata let her borrow, she looked at herself in the mirror and pulled up the dark skinny jeans along with the flats that she also let her borrow.

"Tenten! Are you ready?" she heard Sakura call from behind the door

"yeah, ill be right out!" she checked herself one more time and then left the restroom, to meet the three girls infront of her.

"Come on! We've been dying to do this!" Ino grabbed her hand and began to lead her down the hallways to the garage where a silver BMW waited. Tenten sat in the back with Hinata while Ino took the passenger seat and Sakura drove. As they pulled out the two began to bicker

"i don't see why I couldn't drive forehead?"

"because pig, you're awful at driving"

"hey! At least my forehead wont blind people when the sun hits it like your shiner!"

"well at least I can get my belt on!"

"what?! You are so going to get it!" as they continued bickering Tenten decided to have her own little conversation with Hinata

"so, Hinata, im curious, are you and Neji related?" she giggled

"yes Neji nii san is my cousin, but he's more of a big brother to me"

"oh, okay then, that explains a lot. Is he usually so flirty?" she blinked a few times

"what do you mean?"

"well, I mean, he's a flirt right? He sure act likes one, a bit of a pervert" she mumbled the last part, Hinata continued to stare at her like she'd grown two heads until she burst out

"oh my gosh! Nii san is showing interest in a girl!?" Tenten whipped her head to look just as Hinata grabbed her in a painful hug "this is wonderful! I was so sure he was gay because he never showed interest in the opposite sex! Oh man this is great! I cant believe it!"

"wait so... he doesn't usually act like this?"

"oh no! Nii san has never shown interest in girls, even though they've always been interested in him! This is a first!" Tenten's cheeks flushed 'why would he be interested in me?' "are you alright Tenten?"

"oh yeah! Fine!" she nervously replied. "um, so" she quickly changed the subject "you three are doctors right?"

"oh yes! We don't look it cause were so young, but were good at what we do"

"what's it like?" Tenten felt like a child asking about something wonderfully new and exciting.

"well, it can be quite stressful at times, and you need to work really hard, but the end result is completely worth it, being able to help people on a daily basis, it almost makes you feel like a super hero you know? Everyday is unique with a new adventure" she finished with a smile. Tenten's eyes glimmered with admiration, and held back tears "Tenten? What's wrong? Im sorry did I say something wrong?" she shook her head holding back the tears

"it's just... before I was taken, I was planning on becoming a doctor when I got older because, like you guys, I never wanted anything more than to help people, it was a dream of mine, and I worked so hard in school just to make it come true, and then, I mean now, the possibility of me becoming one is impossible, no one even knows I exist except for you guys, I virtually dont exist.."


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