Title: Tears of Sorrow
Summary: NejiTen pairing. Sad poem from Tenten's point of view. Warning: If you want a happy ending, I recommend not reading... although I would still like it if you read and give me a review. Please no flames.
Author's Note: I don't know if you could tell, but this is the first time I'm actually publishing a story, although I've been going to FanFic for a very long time... .
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto at all...
Tears of Sorrow
I'm just sitting here, just sitting in this darn room,
In a room full of dullness and sadness.
I tried my best to hold back my tears,
I don't know what I can do.
You said that crying showed weakness,
That I hide all emotions and only attack with fiery.
But I don't care anymore!
You're in pain and you're suffering,
And you have to endure all this pain by yourself.
All I can do is just sit here, watching.
You're fading away slowly,
It hurts to so much to see you like this.
You're dying, both you and I knew that,
Yet, I'm still not convinced that someone like you is dying.
Tears are flowing down my cheeks now, like a gentle waterfall.
Yet, I didn't—couldn't do anything.
My heart is being ripped apart,
Watching you in this state, watching as you wither away.
I should just take my life away,
And give you the rest of my time to live your life. (A/N: That's from D.N.Angel )
As I sat here, trembling with sorrow,
I reach for your cold hands and held onto it tight.
Not wanting to let go, as if you might die once I do let go.
I kept thinking of all the times we spent together.
The times we spar, the times we talk.
The times we spent alone, just the two of us.
Why didn't I stop you from going on that mission?
I thought and cried harder when I came to a conclusion;
You're dying... because I didn't stop you.
WHY?
I didn't even get the chance to tell you how I feel.
Nothing's ever going to be the same without you.
Lee might stop being so damn dense and hyper,
And Gai might even stop his cursed "Youth Speech" of his.
I know I won't be the same without you.
I need you by my side always, even if you're criticizing me.
As I cried some more, you took your hand out of mine,
And touched your hands to my cheek, as you pulled me towards your lips.
A simple, passionate kiss.
The first and last kiss we'll ever share.
I should've been shocked, but I'm not.
The kiss should've made me happy, but I'm even more woeful.
With all the energy you had left,
You actually smiled for the very first time.
With your last breath, you softly whispered,
"Tenten... aishiteru."
And now you're gone, just like that.
I let my tears overtake my sorrowful face and your contented face.
You died right in front of my eyes.
You died before I could even reply to you.
"I love you too...
Neji."