I walked into her house and felt right at home, just like I did when we used to pick Lee up for missions as kids. The house has two stories, three bedrooms and a completed basement. The kitchen, living room, and dining room were all on the bottom floor, all separated by sliding screen doors that TenTen painted herself. In the living room, there was a picture of her and her dad, a picture of our team when we were genin, and then there was a picture of her mom whom she never met. I picked up the picture of us, and laughed. In the back, Gai-sensei was in his "good-guy" pose, TenTen had her two buns and was smiling and holding up a kunai, Lee was also "good-guy" posing and then there was me, looking bored and disinterested. Geez I was scrawny back then. Thank goodness some things change over the years. I can't believe we actually wore those outfits. I guess comfort outweighs fashion sense sometimes. Oh well. I am quite partial to the uniform I wear now. The dark blue shirt and pants go great with the green vest, but, nothing shocked me more when Rock lee put on the same uniform. I almost didn't recognize him. Over the years, his muscles bulked up due to his rigorous training, he grew to be almost as tall as Asuma-sensei, and got a haircut. Even though he is a chuunin taijutsu instructor at the academy, girls literally throw themselves at his feet now. I guess we all kind of knew there was hidden potential in Rock Lee. He just had to find his own path, just like the rest of us.
I remember the day Ten, my personal nickname for her, became a jounin. We were seventeen and still doing missions as a team. She was so happy, I was the first person she told. I don't know why, I guess all the insulting I did as a child made her want to shut me up for good. See, I had a plan all along. Push her buttons in the right way, and she'll be stronger. Really, I did. Ok, who am I kidding, I was just being a self-righteous jerk. Although I will never admit that. I remembered how she invited us all over for dinner that night she joined our ranks. I had been a jounin since I was 15 and it was nice to see my old cell progressing. She cooked a big meal of Bilgogi, seaweed and chicken wraps and rice. Didn't know she could cook so well. I sigh wistfully and think that this is the type of house I eventually want to live in. Full of memories, good and bad, and lived in. Don't' get me wrong I love the compound, but it's cold, full of politics, and not homey feeling. Hopefully when Naruto and Hinata get married next month that will all change. I guess it's time I got my own place anyway. Being a Branch member, I need to move out and create my own space. I've got the money and missions are no problem, I might just buy a house, not rent. After all, that's what Uchiha did. Destroyed his brother, moved out of his parent's home, took what he wanted and burned down the place. I guess some memories need to be forgotten. Then he lived at Sakura's apartment for a while till he found a place, and lo-and-behold, here they are two years later, dating. Fate, it's all fate.
I am brought back from my reverie when I heard a thump upstairs. They say the best advice is to use the advice given to you. I didn't think her dad was serious. In fact, I thought he was kidding me. Note to self, listen to my elders. I headed up the stairs which had some of the most ornate wrought iron detailing I've ever seen and knocked on the third door on the left. I heard disturbed snoring, mumblings about stupid knocking, and a few groans here and there.
I open the door, expecting to find her half awake, what I was not expecting to have a kunai thrown at my head.
I duck quickly, and feel the familiar whoosh as the knife flies by my head. Even asleep she's dead accurate. Note to self #2, this may have been a bad idea. NAH! I walk in and open her curtains. There is a resounding groan and a half naked TenTen laying sprawled across her bed. I really didn't think she had such a girly room. I wouldn't have pegged her for anything other than a tomboy. But after the display last night and the wonderful view I am getting right now, I really don't know her at all. I am not saying I like her-like her, I am just saying, I am a guy, and well, my fantasy life has just taken a turn for the better. Heehee.
After being told to go to hell, which, had it been anyone else, they'd be properly put in their place. Us Hyuuga's do not tolerate insolence. It just isn't done, but Ten is different. She's a cell member and a friend. I'll let it slip. She starts getting up and then realizes she's wearing practically nothing. I smirk and leave the room. I wait down the hall, just to make sure she makes it to the shower. I bet at this point she's thinking, "Damn him. I should've stayed in bed." She stumbles out the door and walks down the hall holding on to the wall. She enters the bathroom after sending me a scathing look and slams the door shut. Naturally I smirk. She is so easy to set off. The water goes on and once again, I am alone in her house.
As I wait, I begin formulating a plan. I head to her room and pick up her scattered weapons. Heh, she must've knocked them over. As I reach for the last of her "toys", I find something interesting. Now, I was raised not to go through others things and not to ever enter a female's chamber without permission, but, this item intrigued me. What could she POSSIBLY be doing with this? I run through about twenty different ideas, but none really hit the nail on the head. I hear the water turn off and quickly stuff the item back into the box and slide it under the bed. I might just have to ask her later why she has my old forehead protector. Is this a sign? Is my destiny telling me something?
A few seconds later, I hear a string of colorful curses and the one request, no demand, that damn near gives me a heart attack.
"Neji! I need a towel. I forgot one on my way in. Can you grab one for me? And if you peek in the door, I will never talk to you again."
I CAN'T BELIEVESHE NEEDS A TOWEL!Holy sh……….
AN: Decided to end this chappie here. Am working on next chapter. Promise to give more funny. He's such a serious character, I decided to give a little more insight as to how his mind really works. Next chappie better. I promise. J
Thanks again to those who reviewed.