During the walk, Lee tried several times to convince TenTen to give him those DVDs. He begged, he demanded, and he even attempted to threaten but stopped quickly as they enter the Yamanaka Flower Shop. They went in to purchase flowers for Neji's grave site, which they planned to visit after lunch.

Behind the counter sat Ino and Sai. Ino was sitting on a stool wearing a crown of purple flowers in her hair. She was blushing and giggling madly as Sai sat in a stool next to her and drew a portrait of her, occasionally reaching over to shift a piece of hair out of her face or fix a flower just right.

They whispered things back and forth, and occasionally burst into loud laughter at something one or the other said.

It seems like everyone has someone, thought TenTen as she watched Sai lean in and whisper something in Ino's ear, who immediately giggled. I wish that I had someone like that. TenTen peered sideways at Lee, who was looking at a selection of floral arrangements with a frustrated look on his face. But at this point, I think I never will, she thought, looking down in disappointment.

I wish I could get a girlfriend like Ino as easily as Sai did. I wonder what his secret is…maybe I should ask him, thought Lee, trying not to look at Sai or Ino. They were making him feel very uncomfortable. He looked around at the many arrangements of flowers and thought, maybe Sai was able to win Ino over because he could pick out an arrangement she liked. I certainly have no idea how to pick one out.

He glance at TenTen as she looked at a particular arrangement, and smelled the flowers with a pleased smile on her face. He continued to watch her and thought, I wonder what sort of flowers TenTen likes…

He watched her softly touch the petals of a daisy, and move toward a wall covered in sunflowers. He heard her sigh quietly, and watched her nod her head resolutely as she reached for a small arrangement of sunflowers. She turned toward him, surprised to find him watching her.

His eyes widened in embarrassment and he bit his lip, not quite sure what to say. He looked side to side as if he were trying to find the answer.

"Um, TenTen. Did you…did you find an arrangement that you think he would like," he said, not looking at her.

She walked over to him and said "yes. He always liked sunflowers. Or so Hinata says." She smiled up at him "We should go pay for these and hurry on to the restaurant. I'm starving."

Without waiting for a response, she walked passed him and on to the counter. He followed, but continued to feel a little embarrassed.

"Hi, Ino," said TenTen, setting the arrangement on the counter.

As if broken out of a trance, Ino turned toward her newest customer and screeched in excitement when she recognized the two of them. Took you long enough to notice us, thought TenTen bitterly.

Ino walked around the counter and hugged TenTen. "How have you been? It's been a little while since I've seen you both. You were both on a mission for, what was it," said Ino, questioningly.

"Six weeks," said Lee, smiling at her.

"Over a month. How are things? How was the mission," said Ino, smiling excited at the both of them.

TenTen looked at Lee, who nodded. "Oh, things are fine. We're fine. The mission went well with very little hang-ups. It was a recovery mission for a lost mother and daughter. They're back home and safe now."

"Good, good," said Ino, smile softening. "You stopped by the Shop at a good time, by the way. I was just about to close in a few minutes. Sai and I just received a summons from the Hokage about a mission ourselves," she said, nodding toward Sai.

"Shizune said there will be other elite jounin who will be part of this mission. I wonder if you two will be included, " said Sai, looking at the two of them with a blank face.

"Oh! That would be exciting! We haven't been on a mission together in a long time, TenTen," said Ino, grinning at TenTen, who just chuckled.

"Well, even if we don't get put on the mission…perhaps we could do something as a full group before you leave? I heard Shikamaru and Chouji were coming back into town in the next day or so. And Hinata, Shino and Kiba returned with us," said TenTen.

"That would be great. Maybe we could go out to dinner…BBQ or something," said Ino, grinning excitedly.

TenTen looked at Lee, who smiled. "We are looking forward to it. But, um, not to be rude, but we are running a little late for our lunch reservation. We should probably pay for these and head to the restaurant," said TenTen, smiling sheepishly.

"Ah, sure, no problem. Just let me wrap these for you and I'll get you checked out," said Ino, dashing back around the counter.

"Here, Ino, I'll wrap them. You go ahead and check them out. We should probably get going as well," said Sai, lifting off of his stool and grabbing the arrangement.

Ino smiled at him appreciatively, and began ringing up the order.

Lee took this opportunity to look at TenTen again, who was watching them with a strange expression.

They seem so perfect for each other, TenTen thought.

"So, Lee, are you getting these for TenTen," asked Ino abruptly as she winked in his direction. He immediately turned away from TenTen and blushed as he waved his hands in dismissal.

"W-what? Oh! Um, no, no! This is for Neji! For his grave site," said Lee nervously, raising his hands in the air defensively.

"Oh, I see," said Ino, looking mildly disappointed. She peered over at Sai, who shrugged slightly.

TenTen furrowed her brow in annoyance at Ino and said "yeah, today is the anniversary of his death. We are visiting his grave site and paying our respects."

Ino and Sai paused, bowed their heads and said, "He is honored," in unison before continuing their tasks. Ino said, "yes, Shikamaru, Chouji and I will likely go to visit Uncle Shikaku and my father's grave sites once they return to town."

"They are honored," said TenTen and Lee, bowing their heads.

"Alright, so who's paying," asked Ino, grinning and looking back and forth between the two.

"I've got it," said TenTen, pulling out her wallet from her purse.

"No, TenTen, I insist, I will pay for this," said Lee, pulling out his wallet.

"No, Lee. The flowers were my idea. I'll get them," said TenTen, turning toward him, placing her hand on his hand that was holding his wallet.

"But this is something that we are doing together, to honor him, and you came up with the great idea and picked out this beautiful arrangement. The least I could do is pay for it," said Lee, turning toward her as well, smiling down at her appreciatively.

"Uh, you guys…" Ino started, but was interrupted.

"Lee, just let me pay for the flowers. We don't have time to argue. It was my idea, as you said. Let me take responsibility for the price," said TenTen, brow furrowing in irritation. She moved closer to him, attempting to push his hand away from the counter.

"But, TenTen, I really do insist that you let me pay for them. I want to contribute to this part of our remembrance to Neji. At least let me do this one thing," said Lee, pulling his hand away so that he could get to his wallet and inadvertently pulling her closer toward himself.

She didn't seem to notice though, and continued, "One thing? Lee, don't be silly. They're just flowers. Just let me—"

Ino cleared her throat loudly, interrupting the two who turned to look at her with eyes wide.

"Why don't you just split the cost," said Ino, looking at them annoyed.

"Well I—" started Lee. "But—" started TenTen. But they both hesitated, and looked at each other.

They smiled, and nodded in agreement. They paid their money, TenTen picked up the arrangement and they both waved goodbye to their friends before they walked out the door.

"What a bunch of lovesick morons, those two," mumbled Ino as she rolled her eyes.