Warning: A slightly OOC Neji, an OOC Sasuke (somewhat)

To my reviewers: Thank you so much for the reviews. I'm sorry if they guys might seem OOC for a bit but once they get settled in to the apartment, they should return to normal...Tenten is one of my favorite characters(Neji being the other)and I don't like her being weak. She doesn't seem to be the type to be fawning over boys like Ino and Sakura but I can still see her being thier friends. Tenten is given a small weakness in this chapter though. Aslo,I would like to apologize for the delay of this chapter. It was supposed to be up yesterday but it was the first day of school and I was already given homework. The next few chapters might also be delayed so I'm giving you guys a warning now. I'll try to upload the next one over the weekend though. Anyways thank you again for the wonderful reviews and hope you enjoy the chapter.

Previous Chapter

"She kneed me in the balls, Uzumaki. Don't you think I need to stay away from her?" Neji said limping forward again.

"If you didn't do what you did, maybe you won't be limping." Naruto said. Neji glared at the fox-holder. "If you want to talk to her, she's at the Yamanaka's" the blonde said before leaving with Hiashi toward Hinata's room.

Know-it all brat… the other thought before turning around and going to find his teammate.

Chapter 4: Evolution: From friends to lovers?
After a few hours at Ino, Tenten walked home to finishing packing. She knew she would have to watch the store from 3-7 since her sister would be out at those hours and her father would most likely be working on something big for a customer. Her father may be a slacker but when he gets to work, he can create a masterpiece.

Walking home, humming a nameless tune to herself, she sensed a presence slowly approaching her. Continuing on her way, more alert and kunai now in hand, she pretended to fix her shirt while creating a double of herself. Tenten 'clone' kept walking while the real one hid at a tree.

"HI TENTEN!" Junpei yelled from beside her making her lose her balance. She fell off the tree only to be caught by a green blur. Lee set her on her feet and gave thumbs up to Junpei. "That was so cool Lee-niichan! You moved so fast I couldn't see it! It was like you were following Tenten-neechan then you were saving her from falling like you said would happen!"

Tenten heard enough. She hit Lee on the head, HARD, with her fist glowing with chakra, and dragged the beaten up Lee and her brother who was amused by how hard his older sister can punch.

"DAD! DAD! Tenten hit Lee with her first but it wasn't a regular fist it was all glowy and stuff and she explained to me it was called chakra and you can manipulate it to be as strong and as soft as you want and she's going to teach it to me when we have our weekly training sessions!" the boy said in one breath. Everyone in the room looked in wonder on how he said all of that without stopping for a breath.

"Right. Jun why don't you go do you're homework. Tenten, mind the store after you bandage up Lee. Lee, help yourself to the leftovers we had for lunch one you're bandaged up. Don't touch my sake though." Hiruma said to the kids before going towards the back of the store. "Don't make too much noise! I have 2 katanas that need to be finished for tomorrow!"

- Yamanaka Flower shop –

Neji limped into the Yamanaka Flower Shop, hoping to find Tenten in there. He had taken a brief stop at the restaurant to eat some lunch since his 'breakfast' with Tenten was interrupted and it was close to being 3:30 in the afternoon already. Adding to his hunger was the fact he was limping from the Hyuuga mansion towards the Yamanaka house which was a good long way away.

"Welcome to the Yamanaka Flower Shop," Sakura greeted. "Oh hi Neji. Feeling better?"

"Hn." Neji said pretending to look at some flowers. "Have you seen Tenten? I need to talk to her."

So the war has begun. "She went home already. Something about minding the store and helping her brother while her polished on the new swords for the new Anbus." Ino informed him. "Thanks for keeping watch for a few minutes Sakura."

"No problem. I better get going." The pink haired girl said. She stopped in front of Neji. "Don't raise your voice. Listen to what she has to say and don't be too stubborn. We told Tenten this too." She said patting his arm. "It'll be ok. Don't worry."

Neji grunted a response watching the cheery blossom leave the store for her house. "You know, Tenten likes flowers." Ino chimed after a few minutes of silence.

"I've known Tenten since we were 6. I know she hates flowers. The only flowers she likes are the ones she stomped on or the ones that plastic."

"Wrong." The Yamanaka told him moving away from the counter she was leaning on and heading over to the Carnations. "Carnations. Tenten's number 1 favourite. The girls and I get her 1 each for her birthday. She likes it because it's simple yet still has some elegance in them." The girl said continuing to a pot of blue flowers. "Hydrangeas. Tenten's second favourite. She said blue calms her down since it reminds her of water. Blue flowers are rare here in the Fire Country too." She looked at the guy across the room, no emotion on his face but she knew he was taking note of this. "Tenten didn't want you to know this cuz she thinks it's a weakness. She's not all girly like the rest of us but she is still a girl. Just thought you might want to know."

"Thanks." Neji said heading out the door to Tenten's house.

- Matsumoto Weapons Store-

Tenten stood at the cashier looking over Junpei's math homework. The said boy was currently off to get some more metal polish for his sister to put on the racks and to use on the new swords. "He really needs to improve his number writing," Tenten said wondering if her brother wrote a 1 or a 7. The door opened and someone walked in.

Tenten didn't bother to look up since she knew most people would come in, look around for a weapon they want, tell her what they need, how much and by when and she'll tell her dad later. If they have some in stock, she can make the sale but only gennins and academy student buy bulk kunais and shurikens. The chunnins and jounins only came in once a while to buy some kunais but mostly, they want something bigger or customized.

"Welcome to the Matsumoto Weapons Store" she said boredly. She shook her head out of disappointment on her brother and looked over his Japanese homework. At least his hiragana and katakana are ok. She thought reading the rest of the homework.

Junpei reentered the store along with Lee, both carrying boxes. "Neechan, I got the pol-Hi Neji!" the boy said happily.

Tenten looked up from the homework. Standing before her was the said Hyuuga prodigy, hands in pockets, smirking down at her brother. Then she remembered what happened that morning. Stupid man…

"Jun, Lee," Neji greeted the two. He turned to Tenten, glared at him in return. "I need to talk to you. Alone."

"I'm busy." She replied quickly pretending to look over her brother's homework some more. "My dad is working on some orders so I can't leave."

"Your room will do." Neji said, not fazed by her attitude.

"No."

Lee has seen his teammates fight. He has lasted a rain of weapons from a frustrated Tenten and countless beating from Neji, both complaining how the other is too stubborn yet after a few minutes, and then would start to think the other is right before starting the pain again. Lee has survived everything his two best friends could possibly dish out but this matter is different. This had a different aura to it. "Tenten, I'll watch the store until you get back. Go with Neji." He said, gut feeling telling him it was right.

"But Lee-" Tenten started.

"I don't know what is going on, but Neji seems to be serious about this. From the looks of it, you are too." The green clad boy said. "Jun will help me anyways. Better settle this somewhere that you can't harm anyone in a 5 mile radius."

Tenten sighed, defeated by her best friend and pronounced younger brother. Lee has become part of the family, honorary brother. Since the boy never had anyone, her mom and dad let him stay at their house until he wanted to move out. He was away on a mission when Junpei was born but even if they aren't real brothers, Junpei grew up to respect Lee like a real older brother. Lee still helps out the family when he can. He picks up Junpei from school and Hiruma can count on him to look after the shop when he doesn't have a mission. "Fine, I'll go." the bun haired girl said moving towards the door.

Neji gave a thank you nod to Lee and walked out the door, a glum Tenten following after him. They walked in silence towards the training grounds they occupied before the news.

"You wanted to talk so talk." Tenten said right when they got into the grounds. "I don't have time to waste. I need to pa-"

"Why did you knee me?" Neji asked.

"You know the answer to that so why do I need to answer?"

"It's disrespectful to knee your captain let alone knee them where it hurts."

"Sorry, Captain." She said sarcastically. "You got too close so it was instinct."

"He was getting to close to you Tenten!"

"He was being friendly! There are friendly guys out there Neji unlike you who is always an ice cube!"

"It was your own fault anyways. You were wearing inappropriate clothes for that night that attracted that guy over!"

"My Fault? MY FAULT?" Tenten yelled at Neji. "I was going to turn him down nicely Neji. But you had to butt in!"

"We're you? You sure we're taking your sweet time with it!" Neji yelled back. "For all I could have known, you were flirting with him!"

"So what if I was flirting with him? He was good looking and nice unlike you!" the female shouted. Neji didn't respond. Was he jealous of the fact she liked that guy or was he pissed that the guy might have won Tenten's heart?

"I was protecting you." he said in a low voice.

"I didn't need protecting at that time." Tenten said her voice also back to normal. "Were you jealous that he was going to get close enough that I date him?"

"Yes..." He responded in a whisper.

She couldn't respond. She was prepared for him to say no but yes…she wasn't expecting. "Y-you were jealous?"

Neji sighed. Might as well tell her now. "I still am…" he said not looking at her. "I was afraid. Afraid that you if you become friends with him, you might fall for him."

"Neji…" Tenten said softly. He has only shown this much emotion when she was badly injured on the mission that cost her mother's life and the 10 year anniversary of his father's death.

He looked up to the sky. "You're not like the others Tenten. I admire you for that. They might be your friends but you never caved in to their peer pressure. They can't even get you in a dress for the chunnin dance and I like that fact. I realized when you came into the ANBU headquarters with your hair down and civilian clothes that you were changing. You're not the girl I bugged at night to spar with. You changed…you matured…and guys were starting to nice you. I was afraid that you will start going out with them…"

Tenten chuckled behind him making him turn around quickly. "Those boys…I have no interest on the pretty boys of Konoha that can't fight." She got up form the floor and walked over to him. "I like boys who can protect me…" she whispered into his ear then started walking away. "But I don't like it when they are over protective."

Neji appeared before her in a puff of smoke. "You got too close to me Tenten…" he said looking into her brown eyes.

"Now you're the one too close to me, Captian." She said before shoving him but he caught her hand and pinned her to the tree. Déjà vu? She thought as Neji leaned in like the morning.

"I know you won't knee me again," He said leaning in close to her lips. She leaned forward a bit, their lips almost touching…

"Tente…Sorry!" Sakura said blushing at the scene before disappearing in a puff of smoke.

Neji and Tenten separated faster than Lee could run around the 100 meter dash without his weights on, blushing madly.

"Does this mean the Hyuuga Neji I grew up with has feelings for the weapon's mistress of the Fire Country?" Tenten teased after her blush subsided.

"Don't you have to pack?" Neji inquired, avoiding the question completely. Tenten nodded and gave him a hug before disappearing off towards her house.

"See ya tomorrow!" the girl yelled.

Tomorrow will be even more interesting than today. Neji thought walking home normally. His limping was amazing cured.

- Streets of Konoha -

Sakura blushed liked hell. She just noticed Hyuuga Neji and one of her closest friends about to kiss. I guess they made up…SHANNARO! I should have came a bit later so they would be kissing! That's private you know! But we could have blackmailed both Neji and Tenten for the next few days with this! …I don't know you…she fought with her inner self.

As she did this, she didn't notice the figure in front of her she was about to walk into. She bumped into him and they both fell on the ground. The other person's dogs were barking as the groceries their master was carrying tumbled to the ground as well.

"Oh my, I'm so sorry." Sakura said snapping back to reality.

"It's fine Sakura," Sasuke said picking up the dog food he has just bought along with some fruits he had for himself. "Erebus. Ares. Stop." The dogs immediately fell silent.

"I'm really sorry Sasuke-kun," she said now helping him with the fallen groceries. She handed Sasuke the ones she picked up before petting the dogs. "Taking them out for a walk?"

"Didn't want to leave them alone while I get their food." He said, scratching Erebus behind the ear. Besides Sakura, only the stray dogs he had from the sound were his only friends when everyone shunned him. Part wolf and part dog, Erebus and Ares, named after the son of Hades and the God of War, they have been loyal to him since he took them in as puppies and raised them to be guard dogs not vicious killers.

"Need some help taking them home?" Sakura asked playing with Ares. She was fascinated with the fact Sasuke came back to Konoha, 2 puppies in tow. She had helped him raise both dogs though she preferred Ares over Erebus. Ares was quieter but was sweet. Erebus was also sweet but he causes too much problems with the yard unless Sasuke is the one taking care of them. Sakura was happy that she can count on the dogs to make sure Sasuke was safe knowing Sasuke cherished the dogs.

"It's ok. You should get packing anyways." He said, kissing her on the cheek. "Call me tomorrow so I can help you."

"O-Okay." She stuttered in response. Sasuke just kissed her. It was the cheek but a kiss was a kiss. She walked home, blushing more than when she saw Neji and Tenten. Better get ready for tomorrow.

"Ares. Erebus." Sasuke called out and left, the two dogs following him on either side. Tomorrow…it starts…

- Hyuuga Mansion-

Hinata finished packing her last box when Neji knocked on the door. "Come in." she said holding the box down as Naruto taped it. "Hi Neji-niisan."

"You talk to her Hyuuga?" The blonde asked carrying the box towards the door.

"hn. 7 am Hinata-sama." He reminded his cousin. "And thanks Naruto." The blonde grinned as he heaved the box on top of the other boxes.

"No Problem!" shouted the blonde before looking at Hinata's wall clock. "Oh, need to go pack too. See you guys!" he said rushing out the door.

Hinata smiled at her cousin before he left. Naruto explained to her when she got back that Neji left to talk to Tenten. She looked out her bedroom window and up to the setting sun. Tomorrow…I can't wait.

Moving Day...Will they get along living together? Will Naruto reveal his secret allergy? What did Neji do to make him sleep on the couch the first night in the apartment? What does he do to even it out with Tenten? Find out next chapter.
Short chapter. Sorry again for the delay on this chapter and for the next few chapters.

Ares: god of War. Erebus: Son of Hades. Fitting for Sasuke's dogs.

Oh one last thing, The question i asked previous chapter about hte titles, I'll reveal next chapter. Some of them are modified to fit the purpose of the chapter but they still have a common theme.

Preview: Chapter 5: Part 1: Daybreak Symphony

"But I'm hungry already!" Naruto whined.

"You should have ate before you came here!" Sasuke yelled back at the blonde.

"I didn't want to though!" the blonde retaliated.

Sasuke had enough...it was hard enough to find out there was only 1 bedroom in the apartment but he had to live beside the blonde dobe for 3 months? That was the last straw. He opened the door to the apartment he and Sakura shared. "SICK HIM ARES! EREBUS!"