I Wanna Be A Supermodel

Summary: Tenten is an ordinary girl who was thrown into the crazy world of showbiz. Can she survive? Pairings are: NaruHina SasuSaku InoShikaTema and eventual NejiTen. Read & Review pls!

SARAFU-CHAN: What should I do now? I finished all of the ice cream!

CHIBIKAKASHI: What about the ones stored in your secret ref behind the toilet bowl?

SARAFU-CHAN: Um….

CHIBIKAKASHI: You…ate all of that too! Now what would you give your faithful reviewers?

SARAFU-CHAN: (climbs the attic to look for something) Eh, will Naruto keychains do?

CHIBIKAKASHI: I suppose.

beary: Here's the next chapter then! (gives a Naruto keychain)

harukakanata: I totally agree w/ you, ice cream RULES! And thanks for adding this to your favorite stories! (throws a Neji keychain)

FireDragonBL: Kakashi's my favorite Naruto character after Tenten so naturally, I gave him a very special entrance. . I think I'll give you a Tenten keychain. (throws the keychain) Here ya go!

Maii-maii: It's awesome? Thank you very much! (hands over a Sasuke keychain) Look, I'm updating! Yey!

moonlightpath: Ino is GOING to get jealous. But I won't tell anything more 'cause it might spoil the story. (gives a Shikamaru keychain) Pray for Shika-kun. He'll be in between when something happens. (winks) And NejiTen is gonna ROCK!

lunarangel: (throws a Hinata keychain) Thanks for reviewing. I hope I won't disappoint you with this chapter!

Airheaded dude: Dude, I'm a Filipino too. . (throws a Kakashi Dude keychain smelling like a sampaguita)

i-dream-of-blue-eyes: Tenten is a super girl! Please read this new chapter and stay tuned for the next one! I've got a NejiTen conversation there that is (insert sounds of car crash here and there) Oops, almost said a spoiler. Anywayz, here's an Ino keychain!

MouIkkai: Thanks for reviewing! (gives a Temari keychain) I never knew that there are so many people who like NejiTen! And about that ShikaTema pairing that you like, don't worry! There are some ShikaTema moments too!

animEvivvErz: I'm glad my story sparked your interest! (hands a Lee keychain)

SARAFU-CHAN: I swear, I'll try to learn how to drive a car.

CHIBIKAKASHI: Why? You're just 13…

SARAFU-CHAN: So I can drive an ice cream truck! That way, I won't run out of ice cream to give to my reviewers!

CHIBIKAKASHI: X.x

SARAFU-CHAN: Anywayz, I do not own Naruto blah blah blah. You know the drill.

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Tenten patiently told her story to Lee. She told him about the thief, how she caught him and how she met up with one of the executives of the Hyuuga Corporation. She also merrily chuckled after telling him about how Hatake Kakashi immediately chose her to be one of the extras in Sakura's new commercial and how she would become a model after.

Lee only commented with one word: "Wow."

"Hey, that's all you can say?" Asked Tenten. She poked Lee. "Come on, what do you think?"

"It's WONDERFUL!" Lee finally exclaimed, hugging Tenten. "But can you imagine? You becoming a model?"

"What's the matter?" Tenten raised his eyebrows quizzically. "You think I can't do it?"

Lee shook his head frantically. "Of course not! A blooming flower like you has a lot of potential to become an overnight sensation! Demo…Can you stand strutting around in a bikini, always smiling or proclaiming world peace?" Tenten's face became dark. "And you know how your aunt feels about this kind of career…"

"I-I never thought about it." Tenten muttered. It's true. She got caught up with the moment and too dazed about the opportunity that was presented to her that she forgot some of her priorities. She also disregarded about the price she would have to pay if she is to become a model. Tenten then imagined herself in a swimsuit that revealed more than it covered. Yuck!

"Anyway," Tenten said, hoping to change the subject. "How did you get a part in Sakura's new commercial anyway?"

"Hehe, that is an entirely different matter," said Lee, wagging a finger. "Actually, I'm not really going to appear on it."

"What? Explain more." Demanded Tenten.

"The story goes like this…"

Earlier this morning…

Lee was running around with two pails of water in each hand. Many people admired his strength and his apparent determination like his idol, Gai. They are already accustomed to his daily jog to deliver the water to the people who are doing the laundry in the local neighborhood.

"Oh, Lee. Thank you." The old woman said as she handed Lee some money. Lee curiously stared at the money. "Oh, I added some more money. You're a good boy. You deserve it."

Lee bowed gratefully. "Thank you!"

He continued running toward the market place and spotted a ramen restaurant. He heard his stomach growl as he looked at the extra money that was given to him by the old lady. "I suppose, a little break won't hurt."

He went inside and quickly ducked as a skinny man came flying in his direction. "W-What's happening?"

"Sorry, pal." A blonde haired boy said as he punched one man and quickly went to his side. "There's a group of gangsters here making a commotion." He quickly got a ramen bowl and threw it at the bald man who was attempting to beat the owner of the store. "But I hope you come again!'

"NO!"

Lee's scream echoed throughout the room. Fire appeared in his eyes. "I would not allow such wickedness to make its way here! I shall defend this ramen restaurant!"

Lee joined the fight and swiftly kung-fued his way in. He angrily kicked a bald man in the shin elbowed another in the gut.

"Hey, I like you," the blonde haired boy grinned at Lee as he used his quick reflexes to avoid a kick. "My name is Uzumaki Naruto. How about you?"

"Lee. Rock Lee."

"STOP!"

Everybody in the room looked at the person who yelled so loud that their eardrums almost shattered. Lee's jaw dropped. It was…

"Gai-sama!"

The gangsters looked at Gai nervously and bolted out of the door to escape. But with another mighty cry, Maito Gai instantly took them all out with a few swift kicks and punches.

"Wow, that old man is good." Naruto ejaculated as he looked in astonishment.

"Of course he is! He's the great GAI! The only person who motivates us to value the indisputable power of youth! He built the very foundation that make people like us-" He pointed at himself. "-work hard to achieve our dreams! He's the guy who constantly tells us to NEVER SAY DIE!"

This caught Gai's attention. He turned to some guys in green suits running around in their direction and said, "Take them away, boys." The men obeyed and Gai looked at Naruto, then Lee. "You two!"

Naruto's eyes darted around the room and then scratched his head. "No one's here. Are you talking to us?"

"Yes!" Gai slammed a fist on the table, producing a loud THUD! sound. "I want you to tell me your name. With ENERGY!"

"My name is Uzumaki Naruto!" The boy stood up on the table, waving a bowl of ramen. "I'm gonna be the next Hokage action star!" Lee then rose up, a clenched fist in the air. "And I am Rock Lee! I shall strive to become like my idol, Maito Gai, someday!"

The said action star clapped, tears running down his face. "What energy! I admire you both for bursting with youth!"

Lee followed suit, still too surprised to believe that his idol is actually standing in front of him. Naruto just grabbed a bowl of ramen that popped out of nowhere, curiously staring at the two as they cried their hearts out.

"I personally saw your burning courage!" Gai exclaimed wiping his tears with a handkerchief. "I witnessed your passionate desire to protect this ramen restaurant…"He gestured at the room, now in complete disorder after the fight. "The youth of today is fiery and I want to offer you guys a job…"

"A job?" repeated both Lee and Naruto.

Gai smiled widely. "You see, I own a security company and…"

"And he asked us to become one of the company's bodyguards! Our first assignment is to guard Sakura-chan! That means I'll also take part in the new commercial! I would be one of the few who were chosen to ensure the safety of Sakura-chan!"

"Oh…" Tenten said. "I feel so happy for you." Then something walloped Tenten's mind. "But if I didn't come to the market and you also did not come because you were too busy fighting in the ramen restaurant, then what happened to our vegetables?"

The two became silent as the obvious crawled through their minds…

"Oh no!"

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"She's here!"

Shikamaru, with boredom written all over his face, looked up to face his extremely healthy friend. "Who's here?"

"Shika-kun!"

By instinct, Shikamaru groaned. That high-pitched voiced and the childhood nickname that he tried to forget a few years back… God, why do you mock me so?

Yamanaka Ino cheerfully made her way through the room and welcomed herself in. She hugged Chouji and did the same to Shikamaru, whom she did not notice became red all of the sudden. "I'm baaaaack!" Ino then shoved a newspaper in Shikamaru's table. "Look!"

Shikamaru's eyebrow raised in interest. He read the article and turned back to Ino. "So you actually got the Uchiha, huh?"

"Not yet but I'm getting there!" She laughed to herself as Shikamaru and Chouji exchanged glances. "You won't believe how antisocial he is!" That's common knowledge way back in our elementary days, Shikamaru thought. "I tried using the Yamanaka charm but that didn't work. I tried to use the puppy-dog pout but that didn't also work. I even tried to kiss him-"Shikamaru involuntarily twitched. "-but he's so quick! I know that the staff of My Love Forever are just trying to build up our loveteam but I can't help but imagine that it's real…"

"Hey, what about Sakura?" Chouji asked, as he munched some chips.

"The forehead girl? There's nothing to worry about. She's actually JEALOUS of ME!" She took the newspaper and pointed at the headline in the Entertainment section.

Chouji just continued to eat while Shikamaru remained collected.

Ino's eyes went to Shikamaru. Actually, she is kinda curious as to how he is now. Whenever he e-mails her, it'll only contain one paragraph, as if he didn't want to tell him anything about himself. She's actually secretly glad that she saw him again though she didn't know why. Now is her chance to get to know more about her former best guy friend after five years. Her eyes twinkled mischievously.

Chouji picked up on Ino's thoughts as he silently exited the room. I think I should go now…

"So Shika-kun…"

"What?" Shikamaru replied, trying to keep poised.

"What about you, Shika-kun?" Ino asked slyly. "Do you have a special girl on your mind?"

"Actually…"

"Shikamaru!" A girl with yellow-orange hair came bursting in, holding a lunchbox. "Do you want to eat with me again? I cooked mackerel and kelp for you!"

Ino looked surprised to see a girl suddenly bursting in the room. She quickly took a look at Shikamaru's expression and to her surprise, he didn't look as surprised as she was. Maybe they know each other…

The girl's smile vanished from her face. "Who are you?"

"That's what I like to know!" Ino's hands went to her hips. "I'm Yamanaka Ino! Don't tell me you don't know!"

The girl frowned then slowly smirked. "Oh, right." She proceeded to Shikamaru's table and placed the lunchbox there. "So you're my boss's childhood friend. I'm Temari. I'm Shikamaru's secretary."

Ino's eyes scanned the woman up and down, trying to convince herself finally that the is the woman in front of her is of no particular importance to Shikamaru. "R-right." She quickly gave Shikamaru a "how-come-you-didn't-tell-me-about-your-secretary" kinda look. No, she's not jealous. So what if Shikamaru has a girlfriend? It's not like she cares, right? After all, she already has Uchiha Sasuke.

So what do you describe the anger assaulting her senses now?

"Ino, I think you better go. If I remember correctly, you still have a shooting for My Love Forever." Said Shikamaru as Temari happily put away the documents piled on the table and opened the lunchbox.

Something within Ino snapped. "So that's how it's gonna be, huh? Fine!" She got her things and slammed the door.

Temari gazed at the door pensively before turning to Shikamaru. "Sir Shikamaru, your friend seems angry. Is she always like that?" Realizing that Shikamaru won't answer, she just shrugged and gave him the lunch she prepared.

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Sakura rested on her bed in depression.

After a very tiring day of being interviewed, and after seeing her former-friend-now-rival hug her beloved Sasuke, she immediately went to her house, hoping to release some stress. A simple question then entered her mind:

Did Sasuke like it when Ino hugged him?

Tsunade came in, looking angry. "Sakura? What happened?"

"Huh?" Sakura said, clearly confused. Tsunade is Sakura's manager and Sakura knew that she will only have this look when a.) she loses in gambling (which is practically everyday) or b) when Sakura did something wrong.

Tsunade gave Sakura a newspaper and mumbled, "Read it."

Haruno Sakura, jealous of the new fashion designer Yamanaka Ino? Details on page 8!

Sakura couldn't believe her eyes. She read the newspaper again and nearly fainted when she saw the hugging scene of Sasuke and Ino on page 8. GAAAAGH! It was that reporter!

"B-But…I did not…" Sakura strived to say something to defend herself but she knew only too well that she IS jealous.

"Now we've just got to attend some press conference tomorrow after shooting your new commercial so that you can sort things out." Said Tsunade, pacing through Sakura's room. "It'll help clear your reputation. Especially now that you're gonna launch your new album…"

Sakura's eyes were still fixed on the picture.

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Tenten sighed as she went inside the Hyuuga Building A.

She was supposed to meet Hyuuga Neji for the contract signing. She dressed in her best outfit and fixed her hair. Well, actually she's still wearing those buns but she used conditioner…Ahem. Anywayz, Kakashi advised her to act demurely because some other important people would be there. That's demanding a lot because Tenten is more of a tomboy.

Remembering very well what happened yesterday, she had lost her job and did not earn even one cent that day. Her dear Auntie had to suffer because she was not able to buy some medicines. Tenten wanted to tell her Auntie about her good luck and how someone offered her to become a supermodel. But she knew very well that her Auntie has a certain dislike against anyone whose face graces a magazine.

"Here goes nothing…"

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Ino had the urge to go back to the room but then Chouji appeared on the scene.

'Hi Ino," said Chouji as he waved his hand. He then took a bite on his hamburger and continued, "If you're looking for Shikamaru, he's already gone. There was some emergency meeting and he had to attend it."

"W-Who says I was looking for him anyway!" Ino snapped.

"Sorry, but you were standing in front of his office so-"

"Well you assumed wrong!" Ino said, guising her guilt for shouting at Chouji accidentally by shouting at Chouji purposely.

Chouji just took another bite at his hamburger. "You know, you sound jealous of Temari."

Ino froze. Was she jealous?

"NO WAY!" firmly said Ino as she shook her head. "Hello, this is Shikamaru we're talking about, NOT Sasuke-kun." She forced a smile. "I'm just uh…worried about my bestfriend."

"You've got a funny way of showing it."

"I'M NOT JEALOUS!"

With that, Ino turned on her heels, her face all red. Maybe being with Sasuke later will help her cool down.

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CHIBIKAKASHI: Sarafu-chan…

SARAFU-CHAN: Hmm?

CHIBIKAKASHI: Is it me or are you filling your fic with mushiness and fluff?

SARAFU-CHAN: Are you questioning my style of writing?

CHIBIKAKASHI: Um, no…I mean y-yes.

SARAFU-CHAN: How come! What genre do you like anyway?

CHIBIKAKASHI: (eyes bright) I like-

SARAFU-CHAN: Enough! If you question the way I write my stories anymore I'm gonna…uh…

CHIBIKAKASHI: Yes?

SARAFU-CHAN: …rip your mask off, burn your Icha Icha Paradise collection and uh… call in CHIBIGAI™ to pester you!

CHIBIKAKASHI: (cowering in fear) S-Sorry, I didn't mean to…

SARAFU-CHAN: That's okay. Just read this. (gives him a piece of paper)

CHIBIKAKASHI: Please read and review?

SARAFU-CHAN: Good muse! .

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P-R-E-V-I-E-W ON THE NEXT CHAPTER:

"Neji?"

Neji turned around. Tenten gathered up the courage to ask one question. Just one. "Er, would you drive me home? You see-"

"No."

CUT!

"Good news! I shall now assign one of you to become Haruno Sakura's bodyguard." Gai saw the twinkle on the boys' eyes. "Whichever one of you gets the job, you must do all that you can to protect our beloved pink-haired idol!"

Please let me get the job, please let me get the job. Lee and Naruto were praying, with their fingers crossed.

"Lee, congratulations!" Exclaimed Gai, giving him a bone-crushing hug. Lee jumped on his feet and leapt, screaming with joy. "Naruto, I'm assigning you to another person…"

"Who?" Naruto asked, a little angry that he did not get Sakura as his client.

"A-anou…"

CUT!

"Sasuke-kun…"Sakura said, her eyes getting teary.

Sasuke turned around to face the pink-haired model and frowned. He slowly grabbed Sakura's arms away from his wrist. "Go away. You still have a press conference later, right? It'll ruin you even more if the media people think that you have a proclivity for being late." His eyes then softened and he quickly turned away.

C-Could it be? Was that concern I saw in his eyes?