Hearts in love and denial chapter 13: So close, and yet so far.
By Gasha Aisu.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Warning: A bloody scene the minute you start. If you can't stand the thought of chopped of head, then don't read.
She was surrounded by darkness. She wasn't even sure were she stood on, for the floor beneath her was black, the walls, if there were any, were black, the ceiling, black. Everything, black, and it was driving her mad. There hung a feeling in the air of danger and slaughter.
"Tenten," a familiar voice called her, although he made it sound more like a statement.
She turned to face Neji and her eyes widened. Although he stood steady, Neji was covered in blood. His milky white eyes were cold, and in one hand he had Lee's head, his fingers tightly grabbing his hair. Tenten gasped and Neji smirked.
"You didn't expect to see me like this, did you?" Neji asked her coldly, and rolled something to her from his other hand.
Gai's lifeless eyes gazed up at her, his face constricted in horror instead of the usual grin. Tenten gasped again and brought a trembling hand to her mouth. This explained why Neji stood so firm.
The blood wasn't his.
Her horror filled eyes sought his, and saw that he was gazing at her with a steady expression. Slowly he took a few steps forward, leaving a bloody trail. The blood seemed to lighten in the darkness, for Tenten could see every spatter. Every bloody footprint. Every drop that had slid of his body.
"You did this to me," Neji told her, and he released Lee's head. The head rolled over to her and stayed still. Now both her sensei as her team mate, someone she considered a brother, lifeless heads were in front of her feet, staring at her.
"I…?" her voice wavered, "Neji…I…I didn't…"
"Yes you did!" Neji accused fiercely, his white eyes flashing, "Because you weren't strong enough, you weren't there!"
Speechless, she looked at him.
"They're dead because you weren't strong enough, you weren't there to protect them! They only kept me alive so I could see them die. I saw them die, Tenten! Where the hell were you!" He was yelling now, his voice hoarse and filled with accusation.
Now officially horrified she took a step back, her eyes filling with tears.
"See how weak you are?" Neji spat, his face expressing a nasty look of hate. Tenten took more steps back but only bumped into someone. Turning, her eyes widened once again as she gazed at Sakura.
She was covered in blood too, but she wasn't bothered in the least. Her face held a mad expression as her green eyes held Tenten's brown ones. Not breaking eyes contact, Sakura raised a blood covered kunai and licked the blood of with her tongue. Tenten's breath caught in her throat as she could only stare, rooted at the spot.
"I killed Naruto," Sakura said cheerfully, grinning, "And Ino, and Kiba, and Shino, just to see Hinata's reaction. Oh, and I killed Tsunade to prove I'm the strongest, and Kakashi to show him I'm not weak anymore,"
Tenten struggled to breathe, yet she still managed to utter one word.
"Why?"
Sakura laughed.
"Why!" Sakura repeated, mockingly, "Because I wanted to of course! I'm going to track down Sasuke-kun and if he doesn't want me, I'll kill him as well,"
"S-Sakura," Tenten stuttered as her feet unwillingly moved away again, away from this danger, "T-this is not…you,"
Again Sakura laughed, and Tenten shivered from the unpleasant sound.
"No, this isn't me at all is it?" Sakura repeated, grinning and bending her head to the side a little, "But you see Tenten…"
Suddenly her expression turned serious again, and her eyes darkened. She took a step forward, forcing Tenten to walk backwards.
"You weren't there to keep me from going insane because of the power. You weren't strong enough to be able to handle my slowly darkening soul. I hardly respected you anymore. You were to caught up in yourself and your lack of power, to handle my problems as well. So I kept it from you, locking it up, because I knew you couldn't handle it, couldn't handle me. And because of that, because you were so weak, it started to grow inside of me," Sakura grinned again although her eyes didn't lighten up, "Its addicting now it's out. I'll never be the same again, all because of you Tenten,"
"No," Tenten breathed and looked around wildly, all she saw was Neji accusing eyes and Sakura's wicked ones, "No! I'm not that weak!" She turned to run but froze on her spot because of the sight before her.
Hinata was also covered in blood. Only she was covered in her own. Hinata's eyes were averted, and when she turned to Tenten, Tenten screamed.
Tenten shot up, still screaming as she looked around blindly. Slowly her screaming stopped and was replaced by heavy breathing as she calmed down at the sight of her room.
"It was just a dream," she told herself and placed her cool hand on her sweating forehead.
The image of the blood spattered and cut open Hinata. Neji holding heads. Sakura's wicked smile as she licked the blood away. Hinata who turned to look at her, only to show that she had no eyes anymore.
Tenten shivered. "Just a dream," she repeated, trying to convince herself.
Lee's lifeless eyes gazing up at her. Gai´s horrified expression.
Her back was burning, a distant voice calling to her, only to be overwhelmed by a beasts roar. She couldn't place the feeling of being called, she was called by something she needed. She needed to be complete. She needed to be strong.
With a sigh, Tenten placed her head in her hands. Both her palms as her forehead were sweaty of the dream that left her shaken. Shivering, Tenten closed her eyes in effort of controlling her heavy breathing and wild emotions.
She needed to be strong, she knew that. Tenten always cared for others, and looked out for them even if they didn't realise it. But now…she wasn't strong enough to do so.
Neji's disgusted face.
Tenten needed air. The room was to small, her blankets were strangling her. She needed air, she couldn't breathe. It was hot, too hot. Her hair was sticking, sticking to her neck and face, strangling her. Her blankets were constricting, trapping her. She couldn't get air.Tenten knew she was going hysteric, but she couldn't control it. She couldn't control her emotions like she usually could. She needed to run. Heart was pounding. She needed to be away, away from here. She needed…she needed…
She needed to see Neji.
Tenten needed to see if he was alright. Would he hate her like he did in her dream?
Without another thought, Tenten shot out of her bed. She didn't pause to take her weapons with her, she didn't even think of changing his clothes. She had only one thought in her mind as she opened her window and jumped outside.
She just hoped Neji was okay.
o.0.o.
Both Sakura as Hinata shot up in their beds. Without another thought the ran out of their room. They didn't even know why they had the feeling something was wrong with Tenten. Tenten wasn't as connected yet as they were, because her seal was yet to be released. Still somehow, it didn't seem strange that they stared into each other's scared, wild eyes. It didn't seem strange that they made a move to the door at the same time. When Sakura yanked open the door, it only seemed natural that they were behaving like this.
They were getting used to their seals.
Hinata collapsed against Sakura who had suddenly froze. Sakura hardly budged, not even noticing the other girl. When Hinata looked past Sakura, she stilled as well.
The room was empty.
Were was their friend?
o.0.o.
Neji stared at his ceiling. His hair was spread over his pillow and wasn't bothering him, he was comfortable, warm, and the training had gone well. But he was still wide awake.
Something was bugging him.
Whatever it was, it was keeping him from sleeping, which was annoying the hell out of him. He needed to deal with it, so that he could sleep again. The only problem was…
He had no idea what it was.
With a sigh, he slowly sat up and swung his legs over the side of his bed. He rested his elbows on his knees and stared for a while, his hair slowly sliding in front of him. With a tired sigh, he rubbed his hands over his face before pausing with his hands over his mouth.
Was it because of what Lee had said earlier that afternoon?
With an annoyed frown, Neji kept staring ahead. Could that be it? Could he be…able to have those useless emotions?
Was he really missing Tenten? A mere team mate?
Immediately he was annoyed at himself. He wasn't going to denial that he considered Tenten a friend, so it was only natural, right?
With a curt shake of his head, Neji stood to walk to his window. He stared at the silver moon high in the sky as he stood motionlessly.
What was wrong with him?
0.o.0.
Tears were gathering in her eyes, and with a annoyed movement Tenten wiped them away. She was crying over a silly dream. She was upset over a dream. Granted, it was a nightmare, but this wasn't like her. She was being hysteric, she knew that. She knew that she had no reason to behave like this. She knew that it was silly, her running down the streets in nothing more then a oversized T-shirt and shorts. She didn't even have her hair like she usually had, now flying freely behind her instead in the usual buns. Tenten knew that she wasn't behaving like she normally was.
But she couldn't stop.
No matter what she told herself, her feet wouldn't stop running. Her breathing refused to slow down. Her heart beat wouldn't calm. Her hair danced before her vision. Sweat was poring of her.
The images wouldn't stop flashing before her eyes.
Hinata without eyes, Sakura's wicked smile, Lee's and Gai's heads.
Neji's despair.
Tenten shut her eyes and sped up. She didn't want to think about it. She didn't want to stop. She wanted to be away. She didn't want to be weak anymore.
Weak.
Her eyes opened again as she continued to run, leaving a trail of tears. Why was this dream getting to her like this?
She rounded a corner, not really knowing were she was headed.
Why was she so upset?
She jumped to avoid running into the things lying around.
Why did the dream seem so real?
Tenten almost tripped, but she managed to stay upright.
Was it possible that it could be real, if she wouldn't find the power?
Tenten stopped suddenly, breathing heavily and staring. She was in front of the Hyuuga estate, and she stared blankly at the white walls.
Was that true?
She shook her head and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself once more.
She was being ridiculous, nothing was wrong, and the power would come to her when she was ready. Yet, she didn't move as she just stared to the window she knew that was Neji's.
Was that a figure before the window? Her heartbeat increased as she watched the window slowly being opened.
o.0.o.
Something moving in the shadows caught his attention, and Neji's milky white eyes slowly lowered. He frowned slightly in confusion.
What was Tenten doing here?
His frown deepened as he took in her appearance as she moved some steps forward. The movement wasn't as fluid as it normally was, but she faltered before she caught her balance again. But that wasn't the only thing that was strange. She was in the outfit she usually slept in, which he knew since he had seen it on missions, and her hair was loose and in a mess. When her brown eyes looked up to meet his, Neji's breathing stopped for a moment. Even though the distance was great, his byukagan eyes showed him more even when not activated.
And he did not like what he saw.
They were red and showed pain. Something had happened to upset her. Immediately he opened his window and leaned out slightly. She had come to him…it seemed like he was the first one she thought of. He jumped out of it, and landed softly before he made his way towards her.
He would not let her down. Even though she had betrayed him, even though she was no longer in his team.
She was Tenten.
And for him, that was reason enough to do the best he could to make her happy.
0.o.0.
Tenten watched him approaching. He was here for her, he would help her, he would keep her safe. Even though she normally felt she didn't need it, now it was like the greatest gift ever. Seeing his normally cold eyes slightly concerned when he was close enough, something snapped.
With a stifled sob Tenten began running towards him. Neji's eyes widened slightly before he frowned in concern. Seeing the concern and familiar face, Tenten doubled her speed and finally reached him.
She didn't think of the distance they normally had.
She didn't think of the fact that Neji usually never allowed her to touch him.
Tenten didn't think of anything else then the fact that he was there.
More tears escaped her when she threw her arms around his neck and buried her head in the crook of his neck. She didn't let out any sound, for she rarely did when she was crying, but her body was shaking.
Neji tensed and for a moment she thought he was going to push her away. Images of his disgusted face danced before her. Tenten closed her eyes tightly and struggled to compose herself. She still felt foolish, being so upset over a silly dream. And now she was making a fool of herself before Neji, why couldn't she just be stronger?
Abruptly she released him and took a step back. Her eyes were adverted, for she feared what she would see in his eyes. Perhaps the same disgust she had seen in her dream? Tenten was still shaking and she closed her eyes to fight back fresh tears.
"Tenten," Neji finally said, his voice still as steady as ever. Tenten swallowed but didn't respond. Why did she come here? Why couldn't she just…handled it alone? Like she always had…She was surprised when he cleared his throat almost nervously.
"Tenten, look at me," He commanded but she shook her head. She couldn't move, for she was to busy bracing herself against her emotions.
"Tenten," Neji tried again, but no annoyance was in his voice which surprised her. Tenten opened her eyes a little, but she stared away from him. So weak…
"It's alright," Neji said finally and he moved a little closer, "I'm here,"
His voice did seem strong, and there was no resentment, but still…was he pitying her?
"I'm weak," Tenten said her voice filled with the pain she felt, "Don't you hate me? Aren't you disgusted?" Hesitating fingers reached out before slowly trailing down her arm. Tenten shivered at the caress and he took it the wrong way, removing his hand. Tenten suddenly felt very cold…
"It takes strength to solve things on your own," Neji said calmly, "But it takes even more strength to allow someone to help you, when you're used to doing things alone,"
Tenten blinked and finally looked up again. Neji was as stony as ever, but she did see what she had wanted, hoped, to see beneath his coolly appearance. Worry, the need to protect her, warmth that was always there for her. He still cared about her.
"You taught me that," Neji continued. Tenten stared for a moment, just stared at him. Then slowly she took a step forward, her hand raising to his shirt and rasping it. Neji's own slowly came up and covered hers. It's alright…
With another sob she once again flung herself on him. This time Neji was prepared and his arms came around her, protecting her like he said he would.
o.0.o.
Both Sakura as Hinata paused just as they reached the end of their block. Both fully dressed and armed, the girls had prepared themselves to safe Tenten. But the feeling of distress disappeared, and they felt the same weak feeling like a fire burning somewhere far away as before. It was flickering as if saddened, but not lashing out in hysteric like before.
"You think she's alright?" Sakura asked and Hinata slowly nodded. Silence took hold as both girls just stood. Sakura was as clear as pedals you see flowing around you to Hinata, and Hinata was like a blinding light to Sakura. Yet Tenten was still a fire, burning far away and hidden from them.
"Her seal…" Hinata said softly and Sakura nodded.
"She will, eventually.." Sakura said, and Hinata agreed with a soft sound. Hinata was a little more quiet then before, but Sakura knew she would be alright when the memory of her killing was less fresh in her mind. And Tenten would be fine as well, she just knew it.
"Come on," Sakura said to Hinata, "Let's get some sleep. We'll force some answers out of Tenten when she returns tomorrow,"
Hinata agreed again with a soft sound, and both girls turned to go home, both knowing that they wouldn't get any sleep for worry was still present.
"Sakura-chan? Hinata-chan? What are you doing here?" a cheerful voice suddenly called out to them, and both Sakura as Hinata froze. Sakura turned to greet her friend, already recognised Naruto's voice, but Hinata didn't. Sakura was surprised to see Sasuke there as well, but she smiled at them anyway.
"I could ask you two the same question," Sakura said playfully. Sasuke just replied with his usual "che" and crossed his arms, obviously not wanting to answer. Naruto looked a bit sheepish but still grinned.
"Just training," Naruto said, and Sakura noticed that his eyes flashed to Hinata's back. Sakura looked between the two before finally asking.
"Did something happened between you?"
Naruto started to protest but Hinata just looked at Sakura.
"H-he wanted to know what happened," She explained softly. Sakura's mouth shook a little.
"And you ran," Sakura stated, knowing Hinata well by now. At Hinata's embarrassed nod, Sakura turned to glare at Naruto.
"What! She was the one that suddenly ran away!" Naruto protested holding up his hands. Sakura's glare did not loose its heat however.
"But you shouldn't have asked!" Sakura exploded, her glare turning more furious.
"We shouldn't be left in the dark," Sasuke suddenly stated, making Sakura falter. This time, Hinata turned with something strange in her eyes.
"Hokage-sama's orders," Hinata stated flatly, before she blinked and her hardened expression turned into the usual soft look again. Sakura nodded, her eyes slightly saddened.
"I'm sorry Sasuke-kun, Naruto-kun, but we have no choice," Sakura said softly. Sasuke crossed his arms but Naruto sighed.
"It's alright," he finally said, "we just need to trust you, right? Then….then we will….until you can tell us,"
Sasuke raised his eyebrow and glared at Naruto.
"Weren't you the one who was most upset about this?"
o.0.o.
Tenten finally quieted down although she still trembled. She sniffed and pushed herself just a little bit closer.
"I feel like such an idiot," Tenten finally told him, speaking for the first time since Neji allowed her to hang onto him. She felt a cool hand go through her hair, and she closed her eyes in pleasure of the sensation.
"You're not," Neji said gruffly, and the arm he had around her waist tightened. Somehow, having him holding her made it all more bearable. The dream had never happened, as was clear for he would never hold her if it had, and her being weak well…
Not willing to think of that, she snuggled against him. She still couldn't believe he allowed her close like this. Especially since last time she had met him. He had completely ignored her, and had attacked Hinata mentally. But Hinata had suddenly reacted strongly, for unlike Tenten, she had grown. Tenten had looked at him after she left, but he had looked at her so coolly that she just had fled. But if he had ignored her, didn't that mean that he had been angry at her?
"I thought you-"
"Let's speak inside," Neji interrupted her. Tenten nodded and made a move to release him, but he didn't allow her to. He just lowered his hands, much to her embarrassment, and picked up her legs, carrying he into his room. Had he been anyone other then Neji, she would've mistrusted him, but as it was now, she allowed him to bring her to his room.
Neji silently set her on his bed, and slowly almost regretfully she released him. Tenten watched him as he walked to his bathroom which was only separated by a door. He came back with a small wet towel, and grabbed a chair while he made his way over her. Without a word he handed her the towel, and set the chair in front of her before he sat on it. Tenten couldn't help but smile. Neji may be a guy of little words, but he didn't need them anyway.
Neji's eyes softened at her smile, and he patiently waited until she had cooled her eyes. It was strange, but she was as calm as she normally was again, although still a little shaky. Apparently, the presence of Neji helped. Not wanting to think about as of why, she took a deep breath and started telling.
Tenten told Neji all she could. She started with the nightmare, which got her clenching the towel and shaking more badly. But she managed to continue when Neji silently put his hand on hers, and looked into her eyes. Then she started telling about everything else, and she was surprised how much it was and what it did to her. Her emotions went from anger to sadness, and even slight despair. She told him about how she doubted herself, and how weak she had felt she had become. She told him that she had gone through training, all three of them had (although she didn't tell him why or who had been their teacher) and about Sakura and Hinata going faster then she. Tenten even told him about how it reminded her of him and Lee, and that she was tired of being weak. Then she told him about her need to protect Sakura and Hinata, for they were such great girls, but she couldn't since she was so weak. As she talked, Neji never interrupted her, and Tenten couldn't help but notice that.
"And it makes me feel so...so…useless! And it makes me hesitate, which I hate!" Tenten exclaimed frustrated, "And I feel even more stupid, because you're sitting there listening like the great guy you are, and in a way I should. I usually listen while people rant, I'm the one who's supposed to help instead of getting it. That, and I'm wasting your time and sleep because of some silly dream!"
This finally got a reply out of Neji, who then stood like she had donewhile she had been letting it all out.
"It wasn't just a silly dream Tenten," Neji said calmly, "and neither are your emotions. How long have you been carrying that around?"
This made Tenten stop in the middle of pacing through his room. She blinked at him before she turned away with an embarrassed blush.
"A while…" she replied vaguely, shuffling a little. She could almost feel Neji crossing his arms and glaring at her.
"I thought I was your friend," Neji said, somewhat annoyed. Tenten immediately looked up.
"You are!" she exclaimed, her brown eyes widening, "You got to believe me Neji. You mean a lot more to me then you might think!" She didn't know what she meant exactly, or where that had came from, but it didn't matter for it seemed to work. Neji uncrossed his arms and his frown lessened somewhat.
"Then why?" his voice was as monotone as ever, "Why didn't you come to me?"
Tenten bit her bottom lip for a while, and hugged herself. She knew the answer. It was nothing she had ever been ashamed of before, normally she wasn't, but somehow Neji made her feel like it was a bad thing.
"Because…I usually don't…come to people," Tenten finally uttered and looked up to meet his eyes. He was frowning again, this time in mild disapproval.
"But you expect them to come to you?" Neji stated more then asked. Tenten nodded and Neji walked over to her. He reached over and grabbed her elbow, pulling her close.
"Promise me you'll come to me from now on," Neji demanded. Tenten blinked up at him.
"With what?" She asked, still somewhat uncertain.
"Everything,"
It was a big demand, but Tenten knew she couldn't deal with everything herself any longer now she had opened up. Besides, she trusted Neji with her life, surely she could trust him with her heart…her soul…
"Only when you promise me you'll do the same," Tenten stated flatly, and Neji smirked. Then he nodded slowly and Tenten smiled up at him. Slowly, even shyly, Tenten leaned forward and embraced him, resting her head under his chin which he placed on her head. She was surprised how natural the gesture was, for in all these years she never been this close to Neji.
"It's a deal then," Tenten said, before sighing contently and closing her eyes.
She felt Neji grunt a apology for his chest vibrated with it and she smiled. They stayed like that for a while, until suddenly Tenten yawned. She heard Neji chuckle before he released her, and suddenly Tenten missed his presence and warmth. She stood, hugging herself, while she watched Neji open a closet and getting out a mattress (small one but she was used to less) and some spare blanked and cushion.
"We'll worry about you going home in the morning," Neji stated and threw the things besides his bed. Tenten smiled at him, and bend down to make her bed. Neji walked over to the lights, putting them off when she crawled in bed.
It took a while but soon Tenten's eyes were used to the darkness and she saw Neji going into his own bed. She smiled softly and closed her eyes.
"Good night Neji," she said softly. She got a grunt in response. For a moment she lied still before she opened her eyes and pushed herself up.
"Neji?" she asked. He made a sleepy sound.
"I just….thank you," Tenten said shyly. Another grunt. Again she smiled and lied down again. Just as she closed her eyes she heard his soft reply.
"Anytime Tenten, anytime,"
Tenten's heart leaped although she didn't understand why. She snuggled into the covers and sighed contently.
"You to Neji," She then replied. He grunted in acknowledgement.
Tenten fell asleep smiling.
o.0.o.
Everything was dark again. Tenten looked around but she couldn't see anything. Yet the cool wind that blew let her know that she was outside. She felt the grass tickle her toes, and she knew she was looking for something. It was only now that she realised that she was running. Her breathing came in short gasps as she continued to run. Looking behind her, she saw that more ninja's followed her, comrades and enemies, and that the village was on fire.
"Find it Tenten!" Sakura yelled desperately before turning to fight of an ninja, "find your strength!"
Tenten nodded and continued to run. Yet desperation was there, she didn't know her power, she didn't know how to find it.
I'm right here! A male voice called out to her, You just refuse to see me!
"Where? Where can I find the power?" Tenten called out desperately. I'm here, I'm here!
A scream came from behind her, and pain sprung form her back. Sakura was dead.
"No!" Tenten yelled. Yes! Because you refuse to see me. Because you refuse to take chances, because you're weak!
"Sakura!" Tenten called out. Doesn't matter, she's dead now. Just find me!
"But where, where are you?" Tenten yelled. Right here!
Hinata came running beside her, crying but still strong. It was only now that Tenten noticed that she was crying as well.
"They're too strong!" Shikamaru yelled, "Run! Save yourself!"
Hearing that, all ninja's that had been fighting turned to run. Some were struck in their backs, some managed to escape. There was panic everywhere, and you could hear the cries of the ones who died. Tenten saw Hinata going faster, and she realised that she couldn't keep up.
"Hinata! Not so fast!" Tenten yelled, her breathing coming in short gasp of exhaustion. Hinata looked behind her but kept on running.
"I'm sorry Tenten-chan!" Hinata cried while her wrist was grabbed by Neji who was even faster then her, dragging her with him, "You heard Shikamaru, we need to run. You're not strong enough, you can't keep up. But they'll spare you if I'm not around, they won't see you as a threat,"
"What!" Tenten cried out.
"I'm sorry Te-" butHinata never got to finish her sentence. She was so distracted by Tenten, that she hadn't seen the ninja coming. Tenten watched in horror as Hinata's eyes dimmed turning empty.
"Find the power Tenten!" Neji called, "You're our only hope!" That said, he attacked the ninja who had killed Hinata, in a attempt to revenge her and keep the families honour.
"How!" Tenten called out. Find me! Find me Tenten!
"I don't know how!" Tenten cried, as her legs refused to run any further. Tenten raised her head to watch everyone being slain.
A sword tipped her head up.
"You're weak, girl," a enemy sneered.
Believe in yourself! Allow your emotions to rule you and you'll find me!
"So weak," the enemy stated.
"Tenten,"
"No, I don't want to be weak, I'll find it," Tenten uttered but she didn't believe in it.
"Tenten,"
"They're all dead, all dead because of me," Tenten cried.
"Tenten!"
Tenten shot up, her eyes wide. For a moment she didn't know where she was until she saw Neji crouched before her, gazing into her eyes calmly. Tenten moved her lips but no sound came as she stared at Neji. She was only aware of her tears when Neji wiped them away.
With a strangled cry she shot forward and grabbed hold of him. Neji simply wrapped his arms around her. Tenten tried to get hold of her emotions while all she could do was hang on to him. After a while she managed to, although she still sniffed. Neji never released her, and Tenten was grateful for it, for he was keeping her together.
"It's alright Tenten," Neji said calmly, "You will find the power,"
At that Tenten tensed. How much did he know? She loosened her hold and shot backwards, staring at him.
"How much do you know?" she asked calmly, although her voice slightly trembled. Neji narrowed his eyes at her.
TBC...
So did you all enjoy this chapter? I did enjoy writing it. In case you're wondering, I took the liberty to give Tenten some...well...character, which is partly based on me I admit.
I hope you're not dissapointed and enjoyed this chapter.
Until next time,
Gasha Aisu.