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After finally leaving my house we head towards the Hokage's office to turn in his mission report. The sun was unbearably bright today and quite frankly the aspirin I took an hour ago, still hasn't kicked in. I look over at my escort and am baffled as to why he even came over in the first place. Thinking to myself, I mean, yeah, I missed training, and last night was crazy, but what are his real motives? My goodness, do I really only come up to his shoulder now? There was a time when I was taller. Huh. Who knew? Those are really muscular shoulders and they're so broad. Sigh...What am I saying? Focus, TenTen, focus. I know it is hard for you today, but damn. Get a grip girl!
"Neji, can I ask you something? Why did you come over this morning, and don't give me any B.S. about Fate taking you there."
"Actually, I hadn't planned on it, but, on my way to Tsunade-sama's, I saw your house, decided to drop in and say, "hey, I'm back, let's train." But, I was in your living room and came to the decision that I need to move out. So, I figured, after the hellacious night you had last night, which by the way, I saw part of, you could help me look for a place. Call it punishment for missing training."
"You just decided to do this? Are you out of your mind? Hiashi-sama, will have a cow once he finds out."
"Honestly, Ten, I don't give a damn."
" Ok second question,what did you see exactly?"
"Not telling. My little secret." Then he does something which I have only seen him do a couple of times, he smiled at me. It was almost creepy actually. Seeing emotion on his face is just plain weird. It's is equivalent to seeing Gai-sensei in regular clothing. Not sure what to think, and no idea how to react. So being the girl I am, I blush. Must learn to break that habit.
"I'll tell you what, Hyuuga, you turn in you report, I'm gonna see about available missions, and then we can look, besides, I think I know just the place! We'll call this my birthday present from you, since you didn't get me anything." I wink and walk away, leaving him stopped in his tracks. Sometimes he makes it so easy, all I need is a swish of the hips and a smile. It's taken him ten years to figure out I like him, if he's even figured it out.Hyuuga genius, indeed.
While waiting for him to finish up with his report, I am lazing in the lounge. It's a great place really. There is a couch that's old and worn, but very comfortable. But the best part is that there's always coffee. Fresh coffee. Slowly roasted coffee. Gotta love Shizune-san. Hmm, must get a cup. I need a cup. My feet take me over to the pot and just as I am about to pour the oh so wonderful cup of Joe, I feel my spine tingle and an eerie feeling looms over me. That's twice today. What the hell is going on?
"BOO" is yelled very loudly in my ear. Dropping the cup and spilling it all on my hand, I turn and snap at the moron. Ever had those days when staying in bed was a better idea? I think I'm having one.
"Ahh, damnit Lee! Are you out of your mind? I have got a headache and now you made me burn my hand.." I yell.
"Oh sorry, TenTen-chan. It's just that you looked so obsessed with the coffee, I didn't think ya heard me when I called your name. For burning your hand, I will do 500 pullups for punishment. Hey, I got you a present. Well, actually, Gai-sensei and I both got you one. It's not much, but hey, it's something."
"Oh, really! You guys didn't have to get me anything. How sweet. Thank you." I open the little box and inside is several ribbons of different colors and different materials.
"THANK YOU. Let me give you a hug." He blushes and lets me give him a big bear hug. He's too sweet really.
"You're welcome. So what is your agenda today, TenTen-chan?"
"Well, I have to report to work at the lab tonight, but other than that, I am helping Neji find a place to stay."
"Well well, Neji-kun out on his own. Ahh, the springtime of…."
"Lee, finish that phrase and I will personally find a creative way of shoving this paper cup up your nose."
"Ahh, how the times have changed. You used to threaten me with kunai's. Careful there TenTen, you're getting soft."
"Oh shut up Lee. Anyway, don't you have class or something?"
"Uh, no, it's Saturday. Man, you must've really had a long night. Well, I'm off." Then he "pinged" his teeth and left in a whoosh of smoke. Crazy guy.
I must have missed a day somewhere. I hate when that happens
I walk over to the bulletin board and see various things for sale, a couple of "Roommates Wanted" signs, and a whole assortment of other advertisements posted. I glance at the door to Tsunade-sama's office. What could be taking him so long? My, my, I'm hungry. He better hurry up. This never takes this long. Sighing to myself, I grab my new coffee and head back to the seating area when I see none other than Hyuuga Hiashi himself walking my way. Can my day get any worse?He's creepy. I've been friends with Hinata-chan for years, and the man still makes me nervous. He's so cold.
"Excuse me miss. It's TenTen-san right? Sorry to interrupt your solitude, but did I just hear you tell Lee-san that Neji was moving out?"
"Yes-Hiashi-sama. She did.", a deep voice said from behind me. Hiashi-sama looks up from me and glances behind me; he narrows his eyes and a mocking sneer is on his face. So that's where Neji learned that look.
"Well, dear nephew, what has brought on this abrupt change? Perhaps a pretty face? Or maybe, you've finally have come to terms with the fact that you will never be the Hyuuga heir? But I think it's something else; it is something deeper, more personal than that."
"No, nothing of the sort, I just feel that I need to create my own space. Also, it's time for me to move on anyway. After all, once Hinata is married, she will no longer need my protection. She has never needed it since she progressed past Genin level. You just never saw it. You were blinded by your ego and neglected your true heiress. It's a pity that fate had you playing that role. By the way, if being the illustrious heir to the Hyuuga clan means I get to act like an asshole, then you can keep your precious title, because the true genius of the clan was the last Hyuuga you wanted to piss off by making snide comments with poorly veiled criticism. Now that I've got that off my chest, this is goodbye. You can use your special jutsu and kill me or you can just let me lead my own life. Either way, I don't care. But the real reason I am moving out is because Tsunade-sama filled me in on a few things you, uncle, failed to tell me years ago. That's why it took so long in there, Ten. Come on TenTen, let's go. I have more important things to do than stand here trading false pleasantries with my uncle. So, uncle, if you would excuse us?"
Neji turns and leaves and I am rooted to the floor. For years he's been ranting about the Main house and how they treat Branch members. But what brought all this on? This anger was shocking. It was a little scary. What shocked me the most was the fact that I have never heard him say so much at one time. Uncertainty now replaced the anger in his voice. It was the kinda tone that said, "oh shit, what did I just do? You idiot!" Out of nowhere comes one of the most startling sounds I have ever heard. Hiashi-sama laughing? No freakin' way.
I look up at him and sure enough, he's actually laughing. I noticed Neji stopped walking.
"Finally, Neji, I have waited for this day. The day you grew balls and stood up to me. I am proud of you, I must say. Tell you what, nephew, I will hold a feast tomorrow as a special tribute to you and your new place. You're girlfriend here is invited, of course. We will celebrate you independence."
"But sir, " I interrupted, "he is not my boyfriend. Really! We're just good friends." I glance at Neji, he still hasn't turned around, so I can't read his expression. Damn.
""Don't deny it TenTen-san, I've known you and Lee-san since your guy's Genin days. I'm not blind, my dear. Plus, Hinata-chan has mentioned to me on several occasions how things are between you too. You should be proud a Hyuuga glanced your way. Most females are." He winks at me and enters the Hokage' s office to conclude business of his own I suppose. I take a much needed breath and turn to face Neji.
"TenTen, we need to talk. Now." he said calmly.
OH CRAP. My day just got worse. Damn. I should've stayed in bed.