Warning: Lemon ahead.
Creating Love: Reason Enough
In a world where hearts are being broken,
One finds a reason enough to love.
Chapter 12
"Are you sure about this, Tenten?" Neji carefully asked while looking down at her. His long brown locks falling in both side of his face like a curtain.
Tenten look up and met his gaze. Her heart is already beating rapidly but as soon as she saw how his eyes expressed mixed of desire, softness and concern all at the same time, it doubled.
Things were fast. One moment they were kissing, second moment their clothings were gone and all scattered everywhere in the floor.
"I don't want you to regret this in the morning." He whispered shortly while tucking the strands of her hair out of her face. (Her twin buns already fell from the ponytail)
She avoided his gaze and glanced on her side, biting her lower lip and think carefully.
But nothing came into her mind aside that voice that urging her to continue the act. She wants Neji to touch her and do things like no man ever did– not even Sagi, her first boyfriend.
She looked back at him and found him still looking carefully at her, waiting for her answer. She took a deep breathe before she encircled her arms on his neck.
"I will not regret it, Neji." She said softly and with all honesty.
Because she thought that if there's a person whom she want to give her purity... it will be with Neji– her husband. And aside from that, she doesn't know why but, it feels so right with Neji.
She may not love him (yet) but she trust Neji and (she can admit it or not to herself but) she likes him (not romantically or may be romantically as well but she's denying it). She likes him as Neji– the gentleman, caring, husband-material Neji.
"Are you... sure?" He asked, still hesitant.
Tenten aggressively pulled his face down, their faces few centimeters away from each other, "Seriously, sometimes I hate how gentleman you are... Please Neji, take me."
Neji looked up as if he's really frustrated. But as soon as he looked back at Tenten again, she noticed how his eyes turned darker this time. Neji claimed her lips immediately, kissing her with such passion and gentleness. His kiss went down to her jaw, neck, clavicles and to her twin peaks, his hot mouth claiming one, while his hand plays with the other. Tenten let out a soft moan from the sensation.
Neji glance up and met her half-lidded eyes, "Shh, our son is sleeping." Neji whispered making her suppress her moans.
He went back again savouring and playing with her peaks before going down to her toned stomach, hips and further down in between her thighs- which made her eyes wide in horror. Her heart beats triple this time.
"N-Neji, w-what are you d-doing?" She asked nervously while looking down at him.
No, Tenten isn't ignorant. She knows what Neji is about to do (thanks to Karin for all the information) but she wanted to confirm it herself. Also, what Neji's about to do seems gross and embarrassing which scares her. Big time.
"I... want to taste you, Tenten." He said in hoarse voice.
All the blood on her body went straight on her face, her whole body trembled from his confession, "W-What?! But t-that's e-embarrassing."
Neji smiled, "I'll make you feel good." He said before he pushed apart her legs and kissed her inner thighs.
Tenten bit her lower lip as soon as Neji kissed her thighs. He seriously doesn't have to do that to make her feel good- his kisses were already enough to make her feel good and make her legs tremble.
A moan escaped her lips as soon as his lips claim her folds. Neji's hot, wet tongue licks and plays with her wet folds. Tenten bit her lower lip too hard that she can already taste the metallic taste of her blood, and pulled his hair from the unfamiliar sensation building inside her.
"N-Neji... A-Ahhh..." She moaned, triggering Neji's arousal.
He sucked her wet folds and kiss it like how he kissed her lips awhile ago- which made Tenten crazy from the pulsing sensation inside her. Tenten doesn't know what to do, her toes curling and her hands firmly pulling his hair as she presses him in between her thigh- Neji held her legs firmly so he can taste her better.
Before a moan can escape her lips, she lifted one hand and bite it to suppressed her moan. She's going crazier at each passing second as her body wanted to reach a certain point that she doesn't even know what.
"N-Neji, p-please! Come here." She cried.
Neji oblige shortly after kissing her folds and thighs for one last time. Neji claim her lips and she could taste herself in his mouth, she encircled her arms on his neck again. She gasped when she felt his member positioning outside her entrance. Their eyes met- his eyes are clouded with desire but he still managed to express a permitting look on her. Tenten nodded, giving him the cue to continue. Neji once again claim her lips, passionately- almost making her forget their surrounding until she felt him penetrating slowly.
Tenten remembered what Karin told her before, that the first time usually hurts- indeed it is. As soon as he entered, she can already feel the pain from her muscle stretching to accommodate his member.
Neji suddenly stopped in the middle, making Tenten open her eyes and look at him in confusion, she was about to say something when his thumb gently touch her cheeks- which made her realize that she is crying.
"I'm sorry, Tenten. Should I stop?" He asked softly, kissing her eyes.
Tenten closes her eyes as she felt his lips on it. She wanted to yell at his face 'are you kidding me'.
Tenten shook her head as she open her eyes, "No, Neji... Please continue."
"B-But you're hurting."
"I'll be fine. Just please continue."
Neji didn't speak but he watches her intently. Tenten frustratedly lifted her hips to make his member go deeper into her. Neji growled and held her hips fimly and continue entering. She reached for his lips and kiss him hard before Neji went into her in a one full gentle thrust.
Neji thrust deeper and repeatedly inside her while kissing her passionately. She moan and cried for his name couple of times, nails digging on his shoulder until both of them reach the peak of their intense pleasure.
Both of them are panting hard after their union. Neji fell on top of her afterwards as his arms made its way around her, embracing her. He planted a soft kiss on her forehead and Tenten rested her head on his neck.
Both of them remain silent– only the sound of their breathing and heart beats are heard. Neji suddenly get up, not bothering to wear something to cover his naked body and went to the bathroom. Tenten wanted to ask him what's he up to but she was tired so she just kept silent. Soon enough, Neji went back with wet wipes (owned by Metal) and tissue.
He sat on her side and removed the blanket covering her, Tenten gasped amd before she could formulate a question, Neji spoke.
"I'm going to clean you up, Tenten."
Tenten blinked but nodded otherwise, and allowed Neji to clean her up. He lay down beside her after, and covered their bodies with the blanket and embrace her tightly.
"...Thank you for cleaning me up, Neji."
"You're welcome." He answered as he planted a kiss on her hair.
"Good night, Neji."
"Good night, Tenten."
They both fell in a long silence afterwards. Tenten closes her eyes and tried to sleep.
But after a good 30 minutes, Tenten still cannot fall asleep, and based from Neji's breathing, her husband is still awake too.
"Neji...?" She whispered.
"Hmm?" He responded as his hand carresses her shoulder.
Tenten glance up to him, and smiled, "You can't sleep too?"
Neji nodded.
"Uh, well, if that's the case... Would you like to join me for a hot bath?"
Tenten eyed the bed cover, sheet and blanket in the laundry bin and felt her face immediately heats up as memories from last night flooded her mind. She covers her face with both of her palms when she remember Neji and her in the shower.
Surprisingly, Neji said yes after she asked him to join her for a shower. But actually, what Tenten really meant by that very time was literally showering. But what happned wasn't actually what she expected. As soon as they stepped inside the bathroom and their eyes met– it was like a cue for the two of them to continue what they did on the bed. Neji took her twice– going thrice actually, not until they heard Metal's cry that they had to stop and finish their literal showering so they can attend to their son's need.
She threw the bed cover, sheet and blanket in the washing and started operating it. She sat on a chair near the door frame, thoughts drifting from last night.
Last night was great. For a first-timer like her, she really did enjoyed it and Neji was undeniably good in bed. Like really, even until now, she could feel him inside her, she could still feel his touch and kisses lingering everywhere in her body. And she hates to admit but, she's aching for his touch and kisses...
She wanted more of him.
Calm your hormones. Tenten told herself like a mantra.
It is getting harder for Tenten to ignore the tension building between her and Neji. After what happened between them few nights ago, it felt like there's an invisible gravity pulling them towards one another. That's why as much as she can, she tries to avoid Neji.
But no, that's not the only reason why she avoids him. The thing is, she doesn't know how to face him. Like she used to. It feels like, after what happened between them, she's seeing Neji in a different light and there's an unfamiliar feeling growing and looming around her chest that she cannot fathom.
For the past 5 days, Tenten spent her morning with baby Metal which fortunately kept her occupied from her thoughts of Neji. By afternoon, Neji would call her (their routine call) asking her the usual 'how they were doing'. But as much as Tenten want to appear normal like she used to, she failed and the awkwardness started to enveloped them. She realized that the silence between them was even longer than their conversation as days passes by.
During the night when Neji would arrive from work, they would eat together and bond with Metal until the baby would fall asleep– which was a cue for Tenten to sleep right after. Before, she would spend time drinking tea and talking with Neji, but after that night, she goes to sleep early and avoiding their usual tea time.
"You're home..." early.
Tenten said, surprised, when Neji arrived home earlier (than his usual arrival) today.
Neji looked at her intently and simply nodded as he walk towards them– placing a soft kiss on Tenten and Metal's forehead. Tenten immediately felt her heart pounding, and nervousness creeping on her system as soon as his lips met her forehead– leaving a tingling sensation. While Metal immediately move his limbs excitedly and smile in delight after seeing his father. Neji smiled and took Metal from her. She flinched in surprise when their skin touched.
Neji played with Metal for a short while before he decided to change his clothes, putting Metal in his baby stool in the kitchen, where Tenten is currently at, preparing to cook for dinner.
"Do you need help?" Neji asked when he's back.
"Sure. Can you please cut the tofu in a regular square size?"
"Of course." Neji answered, grabbing a slicing board and a knife before positioning beside Tenten in the island counter- facing Metal, who's playing with his rattle toy.
Tenten tensed as she felt Neji's warmth radiating on her side. And so she moved instead to the stove and started cooking
"What are you cooking for tonight?" Neji asked, trying to start a conversation with her.
"Mo pu tofu, braised pork balls in gravy and yangchow fried rice. I hope you don't mind eating chinese food tonight?" She answered as she turn to look back at him, meeting his pale one looking at her.
"I don't mind. I also like chinese."
"Oh, great." She said, ending their conversation.
Tenten focused her attention on cooking, trying to avoid Neji, and obviously not aware that Neji's watching her.
When Neji finished cutting the tofu, he delivered it to Tenten, and stayed close to her afterwards– which made Tenten nervous and tense. She moved a little bit away from him, unaware that Neji is watching her every movement (well, for the past days).
"Ten, are we okay?" Neji asked in a low voice as he hand over the green peas and mince carrots.
Tenten look at him, surprised, "Huh? Of course, we are okay Neji." She said trying to sound lightly before smiling at him.
Tenten heard him sigh before speaking, "You're avoiding me, Ten." He said firmly.
She was about to say something when Neji spoke again,
"Don't deny it, Tenten. I know you're avoiding me these past few days. Was it because of what happened..." He trailed off.
But Tenten's didn't follow what Neji is saying, her focus isn't directed on his words, but on his lips instead. Tenten blushed as she watched his moist, pink lips moves.
"... Are you regretting it, Tenten?"
Tenten blinked couple of times, glancing up to Neji– who looks really troubled.
Tenten clears her throat, "I... don't regret it, Neji."
"Then why are you avoiding me?"
She avoided his gaze, but her eyes drifted back to his lips as if it's magnetizing her.
"Tenten?"
Tenten took a deep breathe, glancing up to Neji and looking at him apologetically.
"I'm sorry, Neji..." She murmured.
"Huh?–"
Neji's eyes widen in shock when Tenten suddenly grabbed his shirt and leveled his eyes (Tenten tiptoed), placing her soft lips on top of his. When Neji recovered from his shock, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer to him as he answered her kisses.
The sound of their kisses, Metal's rattle toys and giggles, and the food on the stove are heard on the kitchen.
Tenten pull away after (but Neji kept his arms around her). Looking at Neji while blushing.
"This is why I'm avoiding you, Neji." She whispered breathily.
She badly wants to kiss and touch him.
Again, she surprised him. But Neji smirk afterwards.
"Can't get enough of me, baby?" He teased, all of his worries from earlier instantly gone.
Tenten playfully punched his firm stomach, before rolling her eyes on him.
"Don't be too arrogant, Neji." She said before turning around to face the stove, hiding her embarrassment.
"Neji, remove your arms on me." She added shortly, since his arms are still wrapped around her waist.
It's not that Tenten hates it– she likes it actually. She just wanted to divert the topic.
But Neji ignored her and wrapped his arms tightly instead, placing his forehead on her shoulder.
"I thought you were mad at me and that you regretted what happened between us the next morning." Neji whispered.
"I almost lose my mind when you started avoiding me. Kiss me all you want, I don't care. Just don't you ever avoid me again, Tenten."
Tenten tightly shut her eyes, "Okay. I won't."
Tenten felt him smile on her shoulder. Tenten unconsciously smile as well.
"How about you prepare the table, Neji? I'll be done in 10 minutes."
Neji and Tenten ate comfortably (finally after the past few days of awkwardness) with Metal sitting on his baby chair, still playing with his rattle toy.
Metal tried to reach for Tenten's arm, but it was too far for his reach. Neji chuckled while watching Metal play with his saliva.
"He's drooling a lot. Did you notice?" Neji said, glancing at her.
Tenten turn to look at him, then to Metal and back on him. "Now that you said it... I realized, you're right. He's drooling a lot lately."
Neji stopped eating and went to clean his hands on the sink. He then went to Metal and checked his mouth and gums.
"He's teething." Neji said.
"What?" She asked, confused. She move her seat closer to them and look at Metal.
"A teeth is erupting on his lower gum." Neji added.
Tenten squinted her eyes and there a small white teeth is erupting on Metal's lower gum like Neji had said.
"Oh my!" She excitedly said. "Let me take him a picture, Neji. Lee and Azami have to see this." Tenten said as she grabbed her phone on the counter top.
Neji on the other hand helped her in taking a picture, holding Metal in place.
After taking a successful picture, the couple resume eating.
"Azami and Lee will be happy to hear this." Tenten murmured happily.
Neji smiled and nodded, "Are we visiting them tomorrow? It's saturday."
"Sure, why not. Do you think we could bring Metal with us?"
"I'm not sure... But my family have a tradition that prohibiting baby on a cemetery until they are 1 year older."
Tenten glanced to Metal, then to Neji, nodding in response, "Then we'll bring Metal once he's a year older."
The next day, Tenten and Neji decided to leave Metal in the care of the Uchihas.
Tenten called her father if they can leave Metal while she and Neji visit Lee and Azami. Kagami, being the great father that he is, said yes. That is why, Neji and Tenten are driving now towards the Uchiha residence.
After 15 minutes of driving, they arrived at the Uchiha Residence dropping Metal to her family. Kagami greeted them while Itachi is sitting on the porch, but when he saw them he stood up to greet them as well. Tenten hugged the two Uchiha then gave Metal to her father.
"You can leave Metal with me for the whole day, darling. Why don't you and Neji go on a date? I'm sure you two haven't gone on a date since you had Metal." Kagami said, smiling at them.
"Dad!" Tenten embarrassedly said, cheeks tainted in pink (as well as Neji).
Kagami chuckled at his daughter's reaction, before glancing to Neji, "Right, Neji?"
Neji scratches his neck shyly, "Yes, F-Father."
"Now you two, go ahead. Don't worry about this little one, just get him tomorrow." Kagami said before turning back at them.
"Metal will stay at grandpa's all day, right?" Kagami baby talked, and Metal giggled as he plays with his saliva. Making Kagami laugh.
Itachi clears his throat, getting the couple's attention from watching Kagami and Metal.
"You heard your father, Tenny. Just come back tomorrow." Itachi said, smirking.
"May I have Metal's bag?" Itachi said to the surprised couple.
Neji handed the bag to Itachi. "Enjoy your date." Itachi said, following Kagami and Metal inside and leaving Neji and Tenten on the porch.
Tenten let out a frustrated sigh and facepalmed, "God, they didn't even invite me inside." she muttered, and Neji laugh quietly beside her.
Tenten and Neji went to Lee and Azami's grave. Neji cleans their tomb– removing the leaves and dust while Tenten holds the flower and candle they brought for the couple. After Neji cleaned the tomb, Tenten gently places the flower and candle on top and Neji lit the candle. The couple sat comfortably on the ground and offered a short prayer for them afterwards.
"Hello, Lee and Azami..." Tenten greeted.
Tenten started talking to the couple (as if they were there), telling them all the stories about Metal from 1 month ago (which was her last visit). Like the time when Neji was in US and Metal was missing him that they had to put Neji's shirt beside him to calm him, Metal's usual day, Metal's appetite and how he can finish the 120 ml of milk in 1 minute (which is of course, an exaggeration in Tenten's part) and the highlight, Metal is teething.
A gentle breeze of wind suddenly blew, carrying some autumn leaves.
Tenten smiled as the wind touched her cheeks. 'Is that you, Lee, Azami?' She thought.
Neji and Tenten stayed for another half an hour before they decided to bid goodbye to her bestfriends. Neji helped her getting up and shove away the dust on her pants.
Neji offered his hand afterwards, which Tenten gladly accepts. He intertwined their hands before they started walking back to their car.
"It's almost lunch time. Where do you want to eat?" Neji asked as he glanced at his wrist watch.
Tenten looks up to him, "Don't ask me, I'm not familiar with Konoha yet, Neji. Why don't you choose the place instead?"
"Hm... Which one do you prefer? Grilled beef or ramen?"
"Hmmm... I'll choose ramen today." She answered, smiling.
"Ichiraku's then." Neji said, glancing at her with a smile in his face.
It only took them almost 5 minutes of driving before reaching Ichiraku's. Ayame (based from the nameplate she's wearing) greeted them as they enter the restaurant. She lead them to a two-seater table on the far corner, away from most customer.
"Here's the menu. I'll be back in a couple of minutes." Ayame said, smiling at them.
Neji nodded, "Thanks, Ayame."
"By the way, congratulations on your wedding. Heard it from Ino." Ayame said grinning, then winking at Tenten, before finally leaving them.
Neji and Tenten look at each other and simultaneously shook their head.
Oh Ino...
When Ayame went up to them later, Neji ordered for a miso ramen, tonkotsu ramen and gyoza (for Tenten) and grea teas.
Their order arrived shortly and the two of them started eating quietly with occasional conversation.
"I was here few weeks ago with the girls..." Tenten suddenly muttered as she took a sip of her tea.
Neji looks up to her, "You never told me."
Tenten avoided his gaze and frown behind the cup she's holding as she remembered that time she was about to tell Neji about her bonding with the girls- but Neji had to cut their call because of his meeting the next day (she was so sad that time)- but she didn't know, it was only his cover up because he was back the next day in Konoha.
"It was the day before you arrived back in Konoha." Tenten said.
"Glad you're getting close with the girls."
Tenten smiles, "The girls are so nice. Sasuke's got great friends."
Her smile widens when she remembers Karin, Suigetsu and Jugo.
"Including myself, right?" Neji said, smirking.
Tenten grins, "This made me wonder... You are Sasuke's friend, Neji, but why do we never get introduced to each other?"
Neji looks at her and shrug, "Maybe it was not the right way for us to meet." he playfully said.
Tenten chuckled, "And what do you imply, Mr. Hyuga? The time when we met at the bar was the perfect timing?"
Neji failed to suppress his smile (which made him look even more handsome) that made Tenten chuckle even more.
Since it was still early for a date, Neji and Tenten decided to go home. And because Metal isn't home, Tenten look for something to do, so she can busy herself (she's not used to not doing nothing). Luckily, she found Metal's laundry. While Neji on the other hand, cleans the kitchen. And while waiting for the laundry to finish, Tenten cleans the living room.
She sat tiringly on the couch after doing the house chores. Neji arrive carrying a tray of teas, dumplings and egg tarts and settled it down in the coffee table in front of Tenten.
"Oh, you prepared something? Thanks, Neji."
"You're welcome." He answered, while he sat down next to her.
Neji handed her a cup of tea which Tenten accepted.
"Dad will surely faint once he learn that this is our kind of date." Tenten murmured before taking a sip of her tea.
Neji grins, "The day is not over yet. I hope you don't mind if I take you out on a proper date tonight, Mrs. Hyuga?"
Tenten's heart jump in surprised. She surely didn't expect his sudden permission on a date.
Tenten suppresses a smile, "Sure, I don't mind Mr. Hyuga."
Note: This is my first time writing a lemon, so I apologize for my writing.
Anyway, I hope you are all doing good. Please keep safe! :)