A tear fell on Tenten's fingers – believe it or not, Hyuga Neji was now crying.
Without Neji knowing about it, Tenten slowly opened her eyes and was shocked to see Neji crying, holding her hand. But really, she heard all of Neji's words. So silently, she wiggled her fingers near his face.
He looked at her and she smiled, "Neji, this is absurd! Why are you crying?!"
Neji's eyes widened and he smiled then hugged her.
"Tenten, I'm sorry! I'm sorry that I pretended that I had amnesia on you. I'm sorry that I never loved you whole-heartedly. I'm sorry that I thought of myself more. I'm sorry I never protected you from the one who did this to you. I'm sorry that I broke up with you. I'm sorry that I got angry at you..."
"Neji, Neji!" Tenten said, snapping Neji out of his words, "It's okay. I understand, especially the part wherein you pretended to have amnesia."
"You're not planning to do 'payback time', are you?"
Tenten giggled and said, "No, Neji-kun. I would never do anything bad. I love you so much, Neji. Thank you for being a part of my life."
Neji smiled and replied, "No, thank YOU for devoting your heart to me. Too bad, I love you more than you love me."
A week afterwards...
Tenten was released out of the hospital and Neji walked her home.
"Thank you, Neji." Tenten said as she smiled.
She turned her back to open the door of her house when...
"Tenten, would it be okay if I asked you... Can we have our relationship back?"
Tenten's eyes widened and she smiled. Not facing Neji because of her blushing face, she said, "Of course Neji. Just don't neglect it this time!"
He smiled walked toward her. She turned around and their faces were just an inch away from each other.
Tenten let out a nervous giggle, "Uhmm... Neji, what are you doing?"
"You look so adorable when you're blushing." Neji said as he cupped the both sides of her face.
"What are you-"
She was cut off when he pressed his lips against hers. He slid his hands to her waist, making her body closer to his. Tenten responsively placed her hands around his neck.
Neji broke the kiss and said, "I love you."
She blushed a deeper red and replied, "I love you, too, Neji-kun."
And they kissed again as the sun sets slowly but majestically...