Author's note: Hey guys! Sorry for not updating for such a looooog time. You guys probably think that I'm dead. My worst nightmare came true and my computer crashed twice in less than a week! I wrote this chapter in school and I don't think I will update again until I get my computer back. Hopefully I can get it back soon! This story will be darker and more the mature type in the later part. Ratings will probably change later. I haven't really thought of the whole plot yet, in fact, I don't even know what the ending is. Unlike my other story, I am writing this as I go. Anyway, enough of my babbling. In the meantime, enjoy this short chapter… There's an OC in this one. Sorry for this crappy chapter. I promise the next one will be much better.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Then there was you

Summary: Neji and Tenten are the Romeo and Juliet of the Business world.
Childhood friends with rival fathers, they meet years later, to find themselves in the middle of a corporate face-off with one another. A story of friendship, love and betrayal.

Rated: PG

Chapter 6

A thousand thoughts ran through Tenten's mind the moment Neji said her name. She tried to focus and think of how she should react but her mind was completely blank. Although she had thought of millions of scenarios of meeting Neji and different excuses to shake him off, nothing came to her mind at that crucial moment. Tenten gulped and her head was screaming at her.

"Oh man…this is not happening! WHAT should I do now? I am so not ready to acknowledge him yet! Come on THINK Tenten! Think!"

Tenten blinked rapidly, hoping that this was just a horrible nightmare. But when she opened her eyes everytime, Neji was still standing right in front of her. Should she pretend to lose her memory and say she didn't recognize him? No, that is a pretty lame excuse, she thought. Or maybe she could pretend she didn't know him. No again, she was sure he had heard her gasp, not a good excuse. Or she could just act like a total bitch in front of him and make him leave her alone. But then again, she didn't know how to act like a bitch in front of Neji, she would probably faint from fright first or end up stuttering. He would never believe her!

The silence went on for a couple of minutes but it seemed like years to Tenten. Finally Itachi broke the deathly silence.

"Tenten, is this your friend?"

Tenten woke up from her thoughts on hearing Itachi's voice and looked at Itachi. Then she looked at Neji. She wanted to say no.

"Yes, he's my friend." Tenten said. The moment after she said that, she regretted. How was she going to get out of this mess?

"Hi, erm…what's your name? You look familiar. By the way I am Itachi, her boyfriend." Said Itachi and he held out his hands.

There was a moment of silence again while Neji just stared at Tenten. Finally he spoke up.

"Nice to meet you Itachi, I'm Neji." Neji replied as they shook hands. Then he looked at Tenten again which was making her feel very uncomfortable.

"You're Hyuga Neji of the Hyuga Cooperation! No wonder you look familiar. You're on the covers of almost all the business magazines!" exclaimed Itachi.

Neji just smiled at him and looked at Tenten again, waiting for her to speak.

"Hi N..Neji, how are you?"

"I'm fine. How are you?"

"Good."

Silence again…

"Erm…I…I gotta go now… I have a meeting in an hour and I have to get ready. Tenten, its really good to see you again. Here's my mobile number. Call me tonight ok? And we'll meet up sometime." Said Neji.

Tenten and Itachi looked at him.

"Just to catch up." Said Neji uncomfortably.

"S…sure." Replied Tenten.

"Well, I'll see you then. Nice meeting you Itachi. Goodbye."

When Neji left, Tenten heaved a deep sigh.

"Is he your ex boyfriend or something? The way he was looking at you…" asked Itachi curiously.

"Oh No! No..he's not. We're not… He's just my old friend. Childhood friend. We got separated when he went away with his uncle." Tenten interrupted.

"Oh I see. Are you going to meet him?"

"I don't know…you're not jealous are you?" asked Tenten cautiously.

"Of course not. I know I am the one you love. He is just a friend. Why could I be jealous?" said Itachi as he leaned towards Tenten and dropped a kiss on her forehead. However, Tenten was miles away thinking about someone else… Itachi saw that her heart wasnt with him and frowned...

Some distance away from the café…

"I can't believe I actually met her! I finally met her again!" said Neji into his mobile phone to his best buddy.

"Hey hey, calm down. Who is the her?"

"Tenten, my childhood friend! My best pal!"

"Hey I thought I am your best pal?"

"Are you jealous of a lady, Sanji?" chuckled Neji.

"Oh yeah… So did you two talk and rekindle your old friendship?"

"Not yet… I have to go for the meeting, so I left my number."

"Speaking of the meeting, good luck!" said Sanji.

"Yeah I know, thanks. It would be cool if you were here with me. I wouldn't feel so tensed. Too bad you're in France now. How's the business there?"

"Its fine. Hey I better go. Business calls."

"Ok, talk to you later."

Three hours later…

"Thank you Mr Hyuga, all of us are glad to cooperate with Hyuga Cooperation once more."

"Thank you gentlemen. My uncle would be so happy to hear that." Said Neji.

"Lucky him, he has one really talented nephew."

Neji smiled at the compliment and shook the hands of all the directors before heading out of the building for fresh air. Finally the meeting was over and it was a success! Just as he stepped out of the building, he saw a familiar tall, dark and handsome guy with gorgeous brown curls..

"Sanji! What the hell are you doing here in New York! I thought you were still in France?"

"Hey Neji! I was actually in New York already this morning. I wrapped up the business in France two days ago. So I head the meeting went well huh?"

"Why didn't you tell me! Yeah the meeting was great! Hyuga Neji never fails!" beamed Neji.

"Oh yeah, who was the one asking me to accompany someone to the meeting because he was nervous three hours ago?" smirked Sanji.

"Shut up!" exclaimed Neji. Come on, let's go celebrate!

On Tenten's side…

"Ino, you'll never guess what happened!" said Tenten on the phone.

"No Tenten, you'll never guess what happened first!" said and excited Ino.

"What happened?"

"Are you ready for this? Well here goes! I am going to New York!"

Tenten took a moment for that information to register into her head.

"OH MY GOD! Are you serious?"

"YESSSS! The meeting over there was a success and myself and another girl were to go there to help Neji with his paperwork! Isn't that great? We get to see each other again! And I get to go to New York! I can't believe it!"

"Me too! That's great Ino! I'm so glad!"

"Yeah I know! Hey, hang on, Neji is in New York, you're in New York…Did you two meet?"

Tenten sighed. "Yes we did Ino, that was what I wanted to tell you."

"OH MY GOD! What did you do? How did you react? How did he react?"

"Slow down girlfriend…One at a time. I was so shocked, and I am sure he was too. He left me his number and I don't know what to do… Should I call him since we already met each other? I don't know Ino…what will happen in future?"

"Oh…Tenten… I cant be of much help here… It's really up to you to decide if you want to call him. I'm glad I'll be flying to New York tomorrow, I'll be there to support you Tenten! Don't worry!"

"Thanks Ino, you're a great friend. I can't wait till you get here!"

An hour later after putting down the phone, Tenten was still hesitating whether to call Neji or not. Finally, she decided that she would go out for a drink and think about it again. Half an hour later, she stopped outside Jazzy Bar.

"Well, this place looks good and decent. Guess I'll sort out my thoughts here with a nice beer," thought Tenten to herself.

On Neji's side…

"Hey I've never been here before! Let's try this." Said Neji.

"Yeah sure." Said Sanji as he and Neji walked into Jazzy bar…

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