Lesson #20: Kiss

Kiss: touch or caress with the lips to convey love and affection.

It'll happen eventually, and even so you can't help to feel a little nervous. Most probably the most enjoyable part of dating is the kiss. Nothing is better than the kiss, everybody knows that. However, sometimes kisses can become the worst thing to happen because they happen all wrong. In order to achieve a perfect kiss with Tenten, make sure you don't use a cliché setting but something simple yet exciting. It's certain that you two are both very inexperienced with this stuff, so a simple peck that lasts longer than just a few seconds is ideal for the both of you. But even though it's only a simple lip touch, make it special by trying to convey all the feelings you want her to feel through that one kiss. It'll make it even more sincere and special.

Goal: Initiate your first kiss with Tenten. This is your official first kiss (those past ones with Naruto never happened!).

Tips: Make sure your breath smells okay.

Sasuke waited rather patiently outside in the training grounds, leaning against a tree trunk with his hands in his pockets. He had been waiting for the past ten minutes for Tenten to arrive as it was to be the first time in over five days since he had last seen her. She had gone on a rather long mission, and though he was used to their separations due to duty, it was the first time in their relationship when one has been away for so long. He noticed the grey clouds that began to emerge and cloud the once bright blue sky, warning signs that rain was soon to fall. However, he didn't mind that. In fact, he had a little something up his sleeve and the rain was the perfect setting for it.

He was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he didn't notice the brunette slowly sneaking up on him with an impish grin on her face. She wanted to surprise him for once, since she had never really done anything that made him jump. But even so, she felt the sudden urge to pounce on him the moment she took sight of his familiar figure. It was true what they say, that absence makes the heart grow fonder because she had never really missed anyone as strongly as this.

As sly as a cat, Tenten stealthily creeped up on him, walking on her tiptoes to reduce the sound of her incoming footsteps. She found it really strange that he hadn't noticed her yet but that only meant she had a bigger chance of succeeding. When she was standing on the other side of the tree trunk, just footsteps away, she slowly counted down in her head as she readied herself.

3... 2... 1...

She pounced, her hands grabbing his shoulders as she pushed her weight onto him, almost knocking him over. Sasuke was caught completely off guard by the sudden impact but he was able to keep the both of them steady with his fast reflexes. As he stabilised the both of them, Tenten took this chance to wrap her arms around his neck as she rested her chin on his shoulder. It had surprised the both of them at how natural and easy intimate skin contact between the two of them had become, all remains of awkwardness having evaporated. In fact, things had become so natural between the both of them that they didn't even bother hiding their relationship from the public which had expectedly brought a lot of fuss.

Sasuke's fan girls had reacted quite over dramatically and Tenten couldn't help but chuckle every time she thought of their initial reactions. Many literally had tears streaking down their faces as they hugged each other for comfort whilst others stared dirtily at Tenten, calling her names behind her back. But she didn't really mind, not when she got the fun out of threatening them with an intentional throw aimed to cut off a lock of their hair. They had backed off since then, but even so the glares still remained. Her friends, especially Sakura, Ino and Naruto, were shocked, more at Sasuke actually. Naruto never believed that Sasuke would ever get himself a girlfriend whilst Ino and Sakura, though they were slightly heartbroken, they had felt strangely relieved. They knew they didn't have a chance with him in the first place and accepted it rather coolly, almost shocking Tenten into utter speechlessness. Still, she was glad for their support and was especially relieved that neither had broken off their friendships with her.

"You been waiting long?" She asked, a Cheshire Cat like grin forming on her lips. Sasuke looked back at her, a small smile of his own having formed as well.

"Ten minutes actually," he replied as they stayed in that position for a few more moments. It was nice, just standing there and embracing each other's warmth. It looked kind of weird from an outsider's view since they were just standing there but they didn't mind. Heck, they never minded with what people thought of them.

The pair were about to stay in that position a little longer if it weren't for the sudden raindrops that had pelted the two of them. Simultaneously, they looked up to the sky to see sprinkles of rain suddenly fall upon them, wetting their clothes. Instantly, they pulled away, though they both did feel a pang of disappointment at the sudden separation as they took hold of each other's hands to find a more suitable place for cover from the rain. Trees may have offered a fair amount of shade but even so, they were terrible at housing people from the drops of rain.

Sasuke and Tenten jogged off into the direction of the closest shelter they could find, the library. They both made sure to keep their hands interlocked as they jogged, not wanting to feel the separation they had felt for the past five days once more. Though they were jogging, they managed to reach the library within three minutes since both were pretty speedy people. They shook themselves off of the rain drops that had managed to wet their clothes, wanting to dry off as quickly as possible, well Tenten did because Sasuke had a different idea.

Chancing a look at her face to find her not looking, Sasuke suddenly pulled her back out into the pelting showers of the rain. Tenten was immediately drenched in water, something she did not appreciate as she was so close to removing all the rain drops from her clothes. She looked at him in irritation as she tried to pull him back into the shelters of the library but he did not budge as his feet remained rooted to the spot. "What the hell Sasuke? It's raining you dumbass! What part of that don't you get?" She yelled, hating the feeling of getting drenched by the rain.

Sasuke remained silent as his mind underwent deliberation. Should he? Or should he not? It was terribly cliché he thought, something she didn't like but then again, he had been wanting to do it for so damned long now that he didn't think he could wait any longer. Resolutely, he pulled the girl closer to him, Tenten almost stumbling due to the sudden movement. She looked up at him in confusion and irritation, still wanting to get out of the rain as soon as possible.

His eyes locked with her mocha irises in an intense yet loving gaze as he suddenly leaned forward, his lips descending on hers. As cheesy as it sounded, when their lips touched they both felt that electrifying shock that surged through their veins. But Tenten refused to admit that, instead concluding that his lips were cold and kissing in the rain was not a nice feeling. Sasuke on the other hand, found her lips to be just like how he had imagined, very soft and full, even if they were cold and wet due to the rain. Their lips stayed locked for a few more minutes until Sasuke pulled away, a slight blush tinging his cheeks as he watched her closely. He had hoped that it wasn't too sudden but he couldn't help it. It was too good of a chance not to take up.

Tenten looked at him with an unreadable expression, worrying Sasuke even more. Did he do wrong? He suddenly regretted ever kissing her under cliché circumstances. "You idiot!" She yelled, Sasuke wincing at the sudden volume. She was angry dammit, and it was all his fault.

"I thought I told you I didn't like cliché stuff?" She ranted, and if Sasuke had been paying very close attention to her, he would have noticed the faint blush making it's way onto her cheeks and that this outburst was just a coverup for the real feelings she had felt. Sasuke took it the way she intended, he thought she was truly angry at him and suddenly felt remorseful.

"Damn it Tenten, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that," he muttered, truly apologetic.

If she wasn't careful, Tenten would have blown her cover as she tried to hold her chuckle. Continuing with the irritated act, Tenten pulled him out from the room and back under the shade of the library with Sasuke following along without protests. She let go of his hand as she turned away from him, pretending to still be angry at him whilst drying herself off from the rain.

Tenten suddenly twirled around to face him, grabbing his face to lock lips with him once more. This kiss was a lot better than the last one, considering that they were not getting drenched and she could feel the strange softness of his lips. It lasted a little longer than the first kiss, Tenten pulling away first this time as she graced him with a slight smile. "Idiot, I may not like the romantic cliché stuff but this time I'm willing to make an exception," she said with a teasing smile, though he could see the shyness radiating from her aura.

He was speechless for a moment. So she wasn't angry? Because if she wasn't then geez woman, she really did have him wrapped around her finger (not that he minded). "But if I get sick because of you, you'll have to take care of me alright?"

Sasuke finally allowed himself to smirk, "Never said I wouldn't."

Lesson Outcome: Kissing in the rain is not a good feeling – well actually, that depends on the person you're kissing in the rain with.

Feedback: She has you wrapped around her finger... You're whipped. Very whipped.