DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO

Italics mean what the person is thinking.

AN: Definite pairings: SasukeSakura, TentenNeji, NarutoHinata, and InoShikamaru. There is no Inner Sakura in this fic unless you really really want her in it. This story is slightly AU. Remember, nobody likes a flamer!

Three Weeks Vacation

Day 3: Tuesday

Sakura opened her eyes blearily to the sun shining relentlessly on her. She felt something warm next to her and turned her head slightly to see Sasuke sleeping next to her. Hmm…Sasuke-kun…She was about to go back to sleep contentedly when the realization of what she just saw struck her. Sakura tried to sit upright, but something restrained her. She looked down and saw Sasuke's arm across her chest. Sakura opened her mouth and was about to scream, but decided against it. Sasuke-kun in my bed? What the hell happened last night? She cautiously pushed Sasuke's arm away and sat up. She looked down at Sasuke, admired him, then leaned near his ear. She whispered loudly, "Sasuke-kun! Wake up!"

He did groggily and noticed his surroundings. "What the…"

Suddenly, the events of last night flooded back and Sasuke cursed. "Oh shit."

Sakura prodded him in the chest. "Yeah, 'oh shit' what happened? Why are you in my room? On my bed next to me?"

Sasuke ruffled his hair. "You don't think I'm perverted right. Cuz that wasn't my intention."

Sakura giggled. Sasuke rolled his eyes and made up a lie quickly, "Well…erm…you seemed distressed…I guess. So, I checked on you…and I fell asleep?"

Sakura slid off her bed. "Well…thanks…"

She grabbed a change of clothes and hurried into the bathroom, perplexity written on her face. Sasuke slapped himself. Nice going, Uchiha. That was the lamest excuse you've ever come up with. Sasuke swung his legs off the bed and retreated into his room as well. He pulled on a black shirt and some navy pants. On the way out the door, he grabbed a gray jacket. Sakura walked out the bathroom and headed into the kitchen as Sasuke occupied the bathroom. She made some quick pancakes and placed them on the table. Sakura strode to Naruto's room, wiping her hands on the apron she was wearing. "Naruto…it would be nice if you would wake up without Sasuke-kun or me waking you up."

The door opened to reveal a disheveled Naruto. "Ehehe…Ohayo Sakura-chan!"

She winced then turned away. "Naruto…clean yourself up before breakfast…please."

Naruto blinked a few times but nodded. Sakura checked the pancakes and slipped out of the house unnoticed by her teammates. Sakura glanced up at the sky. Looks like it'll rain later. She walked along a trail near the cliff. It was a perfect view of the sea, and Sakura enjoyed morning walks. She found a rock and sat down, musing. Sasuke-kun…I don't remember being distressed about anything. Hmm…She was so lost in thought, she didn't hear Tenten walk up from behind. Sakura jumped visibly when Tenten asked her, "Sakura, have you seen that idiot, Lee? I didn't see him since yesterday, and I'm worried…"

Sakura regulated her breathing and replied, "No, I'm sorry Tenten, I didn't see him. Is that why you were so touchy yesterday?"

Tenten nodded. Sakura smiled. "He's probably in the village. I'll help you find him if you want."
Tenten shook her head. "Thanks, but Neji already volunteered to help me."

She walked away distractedly. Sakura thought, I hope they find him soon. I wonder what Lee is doing, though. Tenten hurried back to the house and met Neji. "Let's go."

They both walked along the worn trail to the village. Neji noticed Tenten's distraught face and placed a hand on her shoulder. Tenten started, then smiled at Neji's rare act of kindness. Neji's face remained unchanged. "We'll find Lee soon enough."
Tenten hugged Neji to his surprise. He struggled briefly but stopped when Tenten exclaimed, "I hope so, Neji!"

She released him and sauntered easily. A light blush crept across Neji's face. Soon, the village was in sight. Tenten turned to Neji expectantly. "So where should we start looking?"

Neji replied, "Well, let's ask around if they've seen Lee. After all, he isn't that hard to miss."
Tenten giggled as an image of Lee with his hairstyle and clothing flashed in her mind. The villagers wouldn't think he's crazy. Tenten walked into a shop and described Lee to its owner. He replied, "Yeah, I saw him yesterday around noon…Weird thick eyebrows…"

Neji remained impassive while Tenten giggled at the owner's face. She thanked him, and until noon, they walked around, looking for Lee. Finally Tenten leaned on Neji's arm. "I'm exhausted, Neji. Let's get lunch, and then we'll return searching."

Neji looked down at her, surprised at their contact. He agreed and led her into a small shop. Tenten ordered a sandwich immediately, and Neji picked something out carelessly. Tenten sighed and propped her elbows on the table. She closed her hazel eyes momentarily. Neji stared at her face. Tenten is kind of attractive…I guess…I mean, better than the others…At lease she practices hard. Tenten's hair had managed to work its way out of the buns, and a few rebellious strands streamed down her face. Neji automatically lifted a hand up and brushed her hair away. Tenten's eyes popped open with surprise. This is the great Hyuga Neji? I didn't know he would show his…feelings. Tenten smiled at Neji, causing him to blush again. She snickered inwardly. So the great Neji unravels…Tenten broke the silence. "So um…what do you think Lee was up to?"

Neji leaned back, acting more like himself. "Well, let's review the information we've gathered."

Tenten made no comment, so Neji continued. "We figured out that around late morning yesterday, Lee stopped at a shop to buy some breakfast. The next time somebody saw him was late afternoon at the bookstore. Don't know what he did there."

Tenten took on from there, "Then, the bookstore owner said that she saw Lee talking to a girl?"

Neji nodded. "And the girl led him somewhere, and that's where we lost track."

Tenten winced and took a bite out of her sandwich. "Maybe the girl brought Lee to her home?"

Neji flinched as a few unpleasant thoughts drifted through his mind. What if that girl murdered Lee? What is she…seduced him? Tenten was having the same thoughts, and she was blanching visibly. They both shook their heads simultaneously to get rid of the thoughts. Tenten threw away the remains of her sandwich. "Let's go to the place where that girl met Lee."

Neji agreed and in a moment, they were both there. Neji suggested, "Maybe we should just wait here?"

Tenten glanced around. "Gee, this street is pretty deserted…I wonder why?"

Suddenly, it began to rain. Lightly at first, but soon, it became a storm. Neji dragged Tenten under the roof of a nearby house and held her, peering out in the rain. They were both saturated, and Tenten was shivering. Neji realized he was hugging her and released her immediately. Tenten sneezed violently. Concern was in Neji's eyes as he asked, "Tenten, you okay? Maybe we should find an inn or something."

A passerby with an umbrella spotted the two teenagers. She walked up to them. She asked them, "Excuse me, are you two looking for Lee?"

Neji was immediately on his guard. He grabbed Tenten's hand and pulled her gently behind him. "Yes."

She smiled. "He is at my house…would you like to stay there as well? I won't charge you."

Tenten glanced up at Neji. He looked at Tenten, and she nodded. The passerby said, "I'm Sorai. Lee is at my house."

Neji followed Sorai, still holding Tenten's hand. Sorai informed the other two about Lee. "Yesterday, I met him while I was purchasing something, and he told me he was just visiting. I offered him to come to my house, and he gladly accepted. He stayed the night. Lee is very sweet, you two are lucky to have him as a friend."

Neji and Tenten exchanged glances. They both thought, Lee? Sweet? Is she crazy? He's nice but…Soon, they reached her house. Sorai handed them some garments and pointed to the bathroom. They both cleaned themselves up as best as they could one at a time, and then met Lee in Sorai's dining room. Tenten sighed with relief. She reprimanded him, "You should have told us where you were, Lee."

Lee smiled widely. "Gomen, Tenten and Neji! This charming lady let me stay here, and it was too late to go back when I realized what time it was!"

Tenten scowled. "Charming lady? What happened to Sakura?"

A troubled look flitted across Lee's face, but it was replaced by another of his grins. "Well, I want Sakura to be happy, so maybe I should leave her alone!"

Neji elbowed Tenten softly. "Translation: Lee found a girlfriend."

Tenten clapped a hand over her mouth. "Lee! Really? Sorai is your girlfriend?"

Lee turned red. He started stammering, "W-What are y-you talking about? Of c-course-"

Sorai appeared in the doorway, smiling. "Of course I am!"

Lee fell over in his chair, and Neji and Tenten blanched. Lee got up again, and Sorai beamed. Tenten muttered out of the side of her mouth, "At least Sorai isn't older than Lee."

Neji murmured back, "Yeah, only we're staying here for a while? So what will happen when we go back?"

Tenten winced. "Let's leave that problem to Lee."

Instead, Tenten pasted a smile on her face. "I'm glad to hear that! However, Lee, you have to come back soon, okay? You can visit Sorai all you want."

Lee smiled. "Okay! Now, let's have lunch, and we'll all go back."

Lunch passed without much incident. Sorai started looking uncomfortable after lunch and kept glancing at Lee. Tenten got the message, grabbed Neji by his arm, and dragged him out the door and into a garden even though it was raining. Neji asked, surprised, "What was that for?"

Tenten sat down on a bench under a tree, where the rain wasn't so hard. She leaned back and smiled. "Well, I could tell that Sorai wanted to be alone with Lee for a while, so I dragged you out here."

Neji leaned against the tree and nodded. Tenten sneezed from the rain, and Neji sat down next to her. Tenten glanced at Neji and wasn't surprised to see him staring off into space in another direction. Suddenly, he turned his head and stared at her. Tenten grew nervous and twitched. Neji pulled Tenten into his arms and hugged her. Tenten's heart was pounding. "N-Neji?"

He silenced her with a small kiss. Tenten tried to gasp but failed to. When they broke apart, Tenten was breathless, and Neji was…well, Neji was being Neji. He smiled. "Tenten, I admire you very much. You should know that by now."

Tenten looked away and blushed. Neji squeezed her then let her go. Lee appeared in the doorway. "Let's go!"

Neji walked calmly up to Lee. Lee glanced at Tenten. "Tenten, why are you so red?"

She muttered, "Nothing."

Lee disappeared, and the two were left alone again. Tenten rubbed her palms on her thighs. I actually enjoyed that…She shot Neji a glance, and said lightly, "Well, what do you want to do?"

Suddenly, Sorai and Lee appeared again. Sorai heard Tenten's question and suggested, "We could play a game if you want."

Tenten nodded. Neji scowled slightly. "It better be a good game."

Sorai smiled widely. "We'll play Mash. How about it?"

Tenten agreed immediately, but Neji took some persuading. Tenten looked at Neji with puppy-eyes. "Please, Neji, let's play!"

Neji stared at her and sighed. He muttered crossly, "Only for you, I'll play."
Tenten kissed him on the cheek and squealed. Neji turned a crimson color and muttered incoherently. Sorai scribbled 'Mash' across the top and added columns. Tenten read it silently. Wife, job, number of children. Yup! Sorai handed the pencil and paper to Tenten. She grinned wickedly at Neji. "Well, Neji?"

Neji looked surprised. "What?"

Tenten gestured at the paper, and Neji got the clue. He scowled. "First column…Tenten, Sakura, Ino, Sorai."

Tenten scribbled it down. She announced, "Job, Neji?"

He glared at the paper. "ANBU, Jounin, Medical Nin…uh…Hokage?"

Tenten giggled. "Children."
Neji sighed. "Zero, one, two, three."
Tenten ordered, "Tell me when to stop!"

She started drawing a spiral. Neji commanded, "Stop."

Tenten started counting. For a few minutes, it was quiet. Then, Tenten drew in a sharp intake of breath. She looked up. "Well, Neji…I'm your wife…"

She blushed here and continued, "You'll be an ANBU, and you'll have two children…and you live in a house."
Neji grunted in reply and looked away, boredom evident in his face. Tenten glanced out the window. "Hey, it stopped raining!"
Sorai nodded in agreement. Neji stood up. "Well, I'm going out to explore this village. Lee, I'll meet you here, and we'll leave for the houses."

Lee nodded, and Neji walked out purposefully. Tenten hesitated, then walked after Neji, waving Sorai and Lee good bye. She caught up to Neji and smiled. "Where are we going, Neji?"

He shrugged. "I don't know."

Tenten rolled her eyes and dragged him into a clothes shop. "Well, I want some new clothing, and you're helping me pick!"
Neji resisted, but the weapons master glared at him. He submitted to her will and spent two hours of pure torture. Tenten had practically bought half the store, and Neji was staggering under the weight of the twelve bags of clothing she had bought. Tenten sighed happily. "Well, that wasn't so bad, right, Neji?"

She paid no attention to his muffled response, grabbed his arm, and dragged him into a small diner across the clothing store. Tenten sighed again and bought a cup of coffee. "Do you want anything, Neji?"

He shook his head, and Tenten drained the coffee. "Well, that was pretty fun. Tell you what, why don't you drop of my bags at Sorai's house, and we'll meet up again at the park?"

Neji agreed sullenly, and in fifteen minutes, he spotted Tenten sitting on an old, wooden swing. He admired her for a moment, then walked over. "Tenten."

She looked up and smiled. "When we get back home, we should train some."
Neji agreed. Tenten fingered the handle of her kunai, then slid off the swing. "Well, we might as well head back now. Don't want the others waiting, right?"

The two made their way back to Sorai's house, fetched Lee, and bid Sorai good bye. Lee sighed dreamily. "Ah, Sorai is truly an opal amongst gems!"

Tenten muttered, "Right."
Neji wasn't too keen on listening to Lee's romantic chatter all the way back to the houses, so he threatened Lee, "If you don't shut up…I'll beat the crap out of you!"

Instead of having the desired effect, it actually had the opposite. Lee drew himself up and declared, "Ah, my eternal rival has challenged me to a fight! Until then, Hyuga Neji!"

Neji and Tenten stared after him in disbelief. He had marched straight off, eyes closed when- "Lee, you're going to-"

WHAM! Tenten sighed, "-walk into the tree."
Neji snickered as they passed Lee. He unstuck himself and rushed after them, informing them, "No harm done!"

Soon the houses were in sight, and Sakura came running up to them. "Oh, Tenten, Neji, you found Lee!"

Lee flashed his trademark smile. "Ah, the wonderful Sakura has expressed concern for my welfare! However, Sakura, my heart belongs to someone else!"

Sakura looked confused until Tenten murmured, "Translation: Lee has a girlfriend by the name of Sorai form the village."

Sakura cried out, "Oh, Lee, I'm so glad for you!"

Lee beamed and the four trooped down to the houses. Neji, Tenten, and Lee bid good bye to Sakura, and they all separated into their houses. Tenten flopped onto her bed, sighing happily. It's been a great day…especially when Neji kissed me…Tenten giggled and turned on her side. Neji walked in and sat on the edge of the bed. He pointed out, "Dinner time, you know."

Tenten opened her mouth to say something, but Lee's shout interrupted them. "Ah, Tenten, and eternal rival, Sakura invited us for dinner!"
Tenten's eyes lit up with an idea. She hollered back, "You go ahead, Lee, but I'll cook for Neji and me."

Neji raised his eyebrows. Tenten smiled and hopped off the bed. She cooked a quick dinner, and the two ate in silence. Neji offered, "Tenten…want to go out for a walk?"

Tenten agreed happily and left a note for Lee. She grabbed her jacket, and the two chose a trail that led into a grove. In the middle of it, Neji turned to Tenten. He stumbled over the words, "Tenten, will you, I mean, do you mind if…um…do you…want to go with the dance with me?"

Tenten squealed. "Really?"

Neji nodded, dumbfound. Tenten grabbed his hands and danced around him, her glee infectious. Neji started laughing along with Tenten and drew her into a hug. Tenten threw her arms around Neji and laughed. He merely smiled and kissed her again. Tenten, full of joy, returned his kiss passionately. I can't wait until I tell Sakura! Neji asked me to the dance! Neji broke the kiss after a while and tugged Tenten's hand. "I think we should be getting back now."

Tenten agreed happily, and the two sauntered back hand-in-hand, enjoying each other's company. As they neared the house, Lee was already inside. He smiled at Neji and Tenten. "I see my rival has made love to Tenten- yowch!"

Tenten had whacked him on the head with her fist and marched past him, nose in the air. Lee rubbed his head mournfully. Neji smirked as he passed Lee and retreated into his room. The three fell asleep without much incident, not thinking about the next day.

AN: That didn't turn out well, with the NejiTenten and slight LeeOC. I'm working on LeeOC…that one is a bit tricky. Umm...I would like to stick to my original pairings of the story...but I guess I could add a little bit of HinataKiba in it for Link and Luigi!