I'm gong to continue on the plot of the last one shot for a few chapter then switch to something else. Enjoy!
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Sakura looked at herself very critically in front of the mirror. She wrinkled her nose as she turned around once more in a huff.
Tenten walked in from their bathroom looking splendid in her sheer green dress that seemed to shimmer at the bottom and get deeper at the top. The beautiful forest green faded into a pale green from top to bottom. It had one strap that went around her neck and that also had shimmering diamonds upon it. A beautiful jade bracelet shaped in a dragon adorned her left arm.
A slit ran along her right leg and ended right above her knee showing her beautiful greenish-white high heeled sandals exposing her manicured feet painted a dark forest green to contrast with the bottom of the dress and the shoes. Tenten's hair was down in a wavy fashion that complemented her features. Jade earrings shaped like Shuriken and light make-up completed her look making her look gorgeous. Sakura had helped her a little but the whole concept had been Ten-Ten's idea.
Sakura looked at her friend in the mirror and turned with a huge smile on her face.
-You look gorgeous Tenten-san, Sakura praised as the weapons master snorted in an unladylike manner.
-I wasn't even supposed to actively participate to this party. We're supposed to watch you from the shadows; Tenten reminded her calmly as she reached under her bed and took out a duffle bag. Tenten opened it and fished out a few kunai, very thin daggers along with three scrolls. She pulled her dress up at the slit and Sakura saw a weapon holster there. She watched with a smile as Tenten armed her self to the teeth yet discreetly. After she was done, Sakura couldn't even tell if Tenten had weapons or not. She couldn't even detect the scrolls.
-Concealment Jutsu. Hides the weapons just in case. Never leave home without it, Tenten said winking at her good friend. Sakura giggled and then turned back to the mirror her critical look back on.
-Just admit it Sakura, he picked out a really nice dress for you, Tenten said putting her weapons bag away. A look of annoyance graced the younger kunoichi's face.
-That's just it Tenten, he just goes out and without even having me there, buys the dress says I'm wearing that because he probably thinks it's the dress because he's Hyuuga Neji and Hyuuga Neji knows all. Damn him and his Byakugan!
-He wasn't using it back at the store. I think it's his intuition. Neji has very good intuition. Hey, he picked my dress too you know. Just get over it, Tenten said stepping up behind the pink haired chunin and looking at her in the mirror's reflection.
-And it seems he picked out a very nice dress indeed, Tenten said placing a hand on the younger girl's shoulder.
Nice wasn't the word. Gorgeous was more like it. The dress complimented Sakura's pink hair as it happened to be pure white with pink Sakura Blossoms brushed along the bottom making them look like they were floating in a live breeze. The material floated around her legs and it shimmered in a pale pink at the bottom only in certain spots that could be interpreted as the wind. It had no straps
-You look like a princess Sakura-chan, Tenten said encouraging the girl. Sakura wasn't displeased with her appearance. She did look good, great even. But why Neji went to such lengths…was a mystery to her that made her stomach quiver pleasantly and uncomfortably.
-I know…that's what I hate.
-Eh?
-I mean why did he do this?
-I think Neji wants you to enjoy today. He was muttering something like 'Carps Die' or something like that when we were there. Kami knows what goes through his mind, Tenten said raising her arms in a surrendering gesture and then placing them akimbo on her hips. A smiled graced Sakura's rosy lips. That guy…he's such a jerk. But he's a kind jerk.
-Carpe Diem, Sakura whispered to herself as she touched the pink crystal Sakura petal necklace on her neck that had been hidden in the folds of the dress.
-Nani? Tenten asked as she headed out.
-Nothing, let's just enjoy ourselves tonight. I was overreacting. Let's just party! Sakura exclaimed that infectious smile gracing her features as she grabbed Tenten's arm dragging her out of their room to meet the guys.
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It goes without saying that Neji was very content with Sakura's dress. He was stunned beyond his expectations. He had thought it would compliment her hair and that was all. He hadn't expected this vision of dare he say it, near perfection that walked-no more like glided gracefully towards him and Lee accompanied by a stunning Tenten. He smirked as he saw his female teammate being dragged down the street by the smiling pink haired girl.
He greeted them both quietly, expressing his opinion on their dresses subtly, unlike Lee who insisted upon praising their youth for the whole village.
-Sakura-san! Ten-Ten, you both shine with the iridescent light of youth! Gai-sensei would be so proud! He exclaimed smiling his shinning grin.
-Arigatou, Lee-san, Sakura replied while Ten-Ten smacked him on the head for causing her eyes to burn and forced him to escort her to the party as she claimed that she couldn't see clearly anymore. Sakura turned to Neji and blushed under his gaze. He extended his arm to her and she looped her arm through his. They followed Ten-Ten and Lee towards the Hall where the ball would be held for the festival.
'Isn't the bastard going to say anything!' Inner Sakura fumed after agonizing minutes of silence. When they arrived at the Hall, they were seated at a table near the Kage and his guests. Ten-Ten and Lee went off to survey the venue for any potential threats, leaving Neji and Sakura alone.
-Thank you for the dress and the necklace Neji-san, Sakura said trying to get them to kill the silence.
-The dress comes out of your pay so no need to thank me, he said shrugging lightly as his pearl eyes surveyed the crowd.
'Let me at him!' Inner Sakura demanded but Sakura only twitched on the outside.
- The necklace you can keep, he said calmly. Sakura was shocked but she didn't have time to voice it as Lee came dashing back.
-My beautiful Sakura-san, may I ask you a chance to dance with you in you radiant youth? He asked on his knees. Sakura glanced at Neji who just shrugged and accepted for fear that Lee would smile and ruin her eyesight. But before Lee dragged her off into the crowd of dancers, she faced the Hyuuga.
-Arigatou Neji and I hope you'll dance with me as well, she said with a brilliant smile and was gone with Lee. Neji felt his insides shift at that smile.
'I supposed seeing Lee in a jumpsuit tuxedo was worth seeing that smile,' he mused as he asked Ten-Ten to dance when she came back.
-Not going to ask Sakura-chan Neji-kun? She teased. He smirked knowingly at her as he led her to the dance floor.
-Don't need to ask for what's already been given to you, he replied before leading a confused Ten-Ten into the crowd.
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Awww! Neji-kun is soo confident. How will his dance with Sakura-chan go? Find our in the next one!
