Chapter 2
"And I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I will always love youuuuuuuuuuuuu"
Oooooh my Tenten found herself staring at the horror scene in the living room. Although in reality, it was just her friend, Lee, over enthusiastically doing some karaoke. Apparently he didn't find it necessary to change out of his signature green spandex jumpsuit.
She also wasn't the only one who found this horrifying.
Yep, there's Neji. He's gonna puke. Hey Shino, your eyebrows moved. Ah, Choji, don't bop your head. It'll only encourage him. Tenten couldn't endure anymore so she turned and made her way towards the kitchen.
The kitchen was just as noisy, but not as terrifying as the living room. People here were chatting and laughing, a much livelier atmosphere. Tenten walked up next to Hinata and accepted a drink.
"Why didn't anyone stop Lee?" Tenten questioned seriously. She was met with a giggle.
"Leave him alone, Tenten. He brings energy." A well-endowed blonde girl spoke up. She bumped her hip against Tenten, indicating the need to lighten the mood.
"Anyways, no one else seems to have the courage to sing. Unless you want a go at it?"
"No thanks, I'm not that drunk haha. Where's Sakura? Haven't seen her and it's her party."
"She's trying to see if Sasuke is gonna show. Asking around. Told her to just give it up. He's never coming around."
"Is that what you did, Ino-Chan?"
"Can't be wasting my youth on one guy. Who knows if he's even interested in girls. He's always hanging with Naruto." Ino gave a shrug with her shoulder to show her indifference. Tenten took a peek at Hinata to see her reaction. Interesting, she didn't see a trace of red anywhere on the girl's face. Must be a good sign. Tenten lowly whispered into the girl's ear:
"What's up?"
Hinata tilted her head at the question. How to answer...and what to say...didn't seem like the right time or place. Tenten understood her friend's questioning eye.
"Let's go around." Tenten pulled Hinata with one hand and held her drink with the other. She lead the way and as they passed people, the two only smiled and nodded in greeting. Tenten finally settled on a private corner outside on back patio.
"Spill. You didn't even blush at the mention of Naruto. Did I miss something?"
"...sigh...I didn't tell anyone...but on graduation day, I actually confessed to him..."
"..." Tenten was speechless. Her mouth hanging to the ground. Hinata gave a soft smile. Tenten flailed her arms around since her tongue didn't seem to be working at the moment.
"He never said anything...I thought about it and decided...I'm not pursuing this love any more..."
Anger flitted across Tenten's face. How dare that-that-that whatever he was, be so rude and calloused towards her friend.
"It's ok, Ten-Chan. It has been two years. I think I know what his answer is-"
"NO! He should've said something to you sooner and clearer. What a coward! I'm gon-"
"Thank you" Gratitude flooded Hinata's heart. It's good to have protective friends. Hinata smiled widely at Tenten.
"Fine. I won't do anything, but I'm not happy about it."
"Let's go back in."
Sasuke tried to keep the bubbling anger inside from erupting as the pink haired girl in front incessantly blabbered on. How many times was she going to repeat the same declaration of admiration and love...did he not already tell her off before? He racked his brain for a solution. Where did Naruto run off to? Wasn't he obsessed with this girl?
"I'm gonna go get a drink." Sasuke tried.
"Let me get it, I'll be right back! Wait for me" She shouted before heading off.
Sasuke, of course, did not wait for her to return. He must be stupid if he listened to her. Taking the opportunity, he walked in the opposite direction and into the crowd. Now he questioned his weak constitution when it came to his best friend's pleas. Maybe he just didn't want to deal with the dobe constant nagging. That must be it. It wasn't because he was weak. He'll just console himself that way.
"SAKURA, is that drink for me? Thanks!"
"NO! GO GET YOUR OWN"
Looks like they found each other Sasuke smirked as he walked further away from the screaming.
"Hi Uchiha-San. Looks like you came after all." Sasuke looked down at the his finance partner. He nodded.
"Stay away from the living room. Lee-kun is still on the karaoke machine." She advised before leaving his side.
"Wait"
She looked back. He stared, not sure why he stopped her from leaving. One second...two...then ten.
"Want to play darts?" She offered. He nodded.
Tenten expertly threw the dart at the board. She hasn't lost yet, but her aim going off a bit after the alcohol. Time to move on before someone overtakes her.
Hm, those two are good looking together. He just needs to do something about his duck butt hair. Isn't he rich? Does his barber purposely do that. Not my problem. Hm, I smell fried dumplings... Tenten handed the darts in her hand to Hinata and followed her nose. As expected, Choji had fired up the stove and cooked dumplings. Tenten happily stood next to him and pleadingly looked at the plate. Choji pushed it her way. One foodie to another.
Her happiness only receded when she noticed a mop of yellow hair coming into her field of vision. She's not going to share her food. She's going to be the pettiest non-involved busy-body person ever.
"Hey Tenten-Chan!"
"Umhm" she grumbled as she stuffed another dumpling in her mouth. Manners be damned. As oblivious as ever, the yellow haired boy ran off.
The party grew rowdier as more alcohol flowed and the line to the bathroom got longer and longer.
Tenten cursed as she saw the five people waiting. Thoughts of finding another bathroom grew urgent. She tried every door she came across.
Nope *Bang*
Nope *Bang*
Nope *Bang*
Nope *Bang*
Her eyes grew tenfolds from the scene she just closed the door on. Did she see pink and yellow together? Did she hear moaning? Clothes were still on, right? No, no, no, she didn't see anything. It's the alcohol messing with her. That's right, her mind playing tricks on her. Just an illusion. If it was just an illusion then why was Sakura standing in front of her now with messy hair and a guilty expression.
"Tenten-Chan..."