Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. I really, really wish I do though….

Summary: Someone's parents are overly protective; they had been having trouble leaving their own only daughter living by herself. Since they were to leave abroad to work and need organize their companies, they need their daughter to have someone with her…so…!

Keys: "Life" –word spoken, 'Life' –thoughts

Type of Story: AU-ish

Pairings-

Main Pairing: Neji x Tenten

Some: Sasuke x Sakura, Shikamaru x Ino, Naruto x Hinata

­L I F E…

Chapter One: The News

Spring has just started and now, it was one beautiful spring morning in the country of Fire. Though the cherry blossoms as what we call 'Sakura' have not yet bloom, it was a fine weather allowing the gentle breeze that blows everywhere.

"Hmmm…what a fine weather today…." a girl with shining copper-bronze hair that is tied up in two buns on the top of each side of her head said smiling. The sun reflected on her shining hazel-copper eyes.

"WHAHOO! Good morning Tenten-dear!" said a woman with shoulder length dark brown hair and brown eyes.

The girl with the name 'Tenten' smiled and turned to the woman, "Good morning mom!"

"Huh? It's a nice weather today…." said a man with short black hair and black eyes with a stick in his mouth.

"Good morning dad!" greeted Tenten.

"Ou! You're up early dear! Good morning!" said the man.

"Genma! Our daughter is always early!" said Tenten's mother.

"Okay, okay Shizune dear…no need to be angry…." said Tenten's father known to be Genma as he pecked Shizune known to be Tenten's mom on the cheek.

"Mom, dad! Can we just eat breakfast now!" asked an irritated Tenten.

"Sure dear!" said her parents.

They headed down stairs using the elevator. It is strange how their family is. Tenten looks no one in her family; she doesn't look like her mom or her dad but she's their own daughter. It is strange how life really is. Their family is really famous and popular; the Shiranui. They own a lot of companies even in different countries, but Tenten is the only daughter. They lived in a huge estate.

Then servants and maids could be heard greeting as they walked, "Good morning Sir Genma, Madame Shizune, Miss Tenten…." the servants and maids bowed as they greeted. Tenten, Shizune, and Genma bowed back.

They sat on their large chairs and waited for the foods to be served on the large and long table. When it was served, they started eating.

"Tenten-dear, we have something to tell you…." said her mother.

Tenten's head shot up and look at her parents seriously, "What is it father, mother?"

"Listen carefully Tenten…." said her dad.

"Yes dad…." Tenten said.

"You do know that your mother and I have a lot of work to do…." started her father.

Tenten nodded, "I know dad…."

Shizune started talking, "We're really proud of your dear, but we need someone to be with you during our business…."

Tenten narrowed her eyes, "What do you mean?"

Genma sighed, "I know dear…we don't want you to be all alone by yourself."

"What? Why?" asked Tenten.

"Dear, we love you so much…we can't just do our business leaving you alone!" said Shizune.

"Mom, I understand I love you too but I'm old enough to be capable of taking care of myself!" said Tenten.

"We know that but…dear…." said her dad.

"Look mom, dad…I know you always have hired a lot of guardians whenever you are gone but…now, I can take care of myself!" said Tenten.

"Tenten-dear, please listen to us, we're worried about you being in harm!" said Shizune.

Tenten sighed, "Alright, and what am I going to do now?"

Her parents smiled at their daughter's obedience, "Get ready! We're going somewhere!" said her mother.

Tenten scowled, "Where mother?"

"You'll see…." said Genma. Tenten nodded. After eating she bowed at the servants and maids and to her parents, "I'm going get ready now…." she told her them.

"Go ahead dear!" said Shizune then turned to her husband, "Do you think it will be a good idea? She's too young Genma…."

Genma smiled, "I'm sure Shizune…Tenten's has grown up lately…." Shizune smiled back.

Author's Note: Hello people! This is my new fic! It's Naruto and about the pairing I have been growing to love: Neji and Tenten! Oh yeah! They rule! I LOVE them! They are so meant to be together! Hope you enjoyed the first chapter! I'll make other stories too! The next one will be a SasuSaku (not AU fic!) but I'm still starting on it! R&R people! I know I made Shizune and Genma as Tenten's parents! Their surname will be: Shiranui. It is Genma's real last name.

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