Just a interlude.
Earlier that morning:
Ino and Tenten sat in a tree on the edge of the practice clearing. They knew from past experience this was the minimum safe distance to be away from Neji and Rock during a sparring match they both go into rivial mode. Both were still recovering from their battles with the sound five. But they didn't stop it from giving it their best..
"So when are you going to tell him?"
Tenten smiled, she knew it was bound to come up, "In time, besides I think he knows or at least suspects"
Ino raised an eyebrow questioningly, "Oh do tell."
" Well lately he has been walking me home after practices, he says it is because I am still recovering from my match in the exam and he wants to make sure I make it home secure. When I pointed out his other teammate just recovered from injuries a lot worse then mine. He grunted in that non answering way guys do."
" They are so scared some one will find out they have deep emotions."
"What about you? Do you have a special some one?"
"I have some one in mind, but i want to take it slow. Make sure it is right and I am not making something out of nothing."
Tenten nods, "Yeah, don't want to destroy a friendship. One of the main reasons I haven't been more direct with Rock. I don't want to be hurt the proud green beast of Konoah.."
"Love is a delicate flower that much be nurtured from a seed. Read that in a fortune cookie, seemed applicable to the plight of the female ninja.. But anyway I got to go."
With that Ino was off to the hospital.
Author Notes:
Just a little scene that popped into my head. I ma really happy with the way it is turning out. It's no "Two Halves" or "Legends of the Fox" but for a first time effort i think it is good. I also like the thought of a Tenten/Lee pairing.