The gates slowly opened, letting the small group into the village.

"We'll take you to our boss first. He'll want to know all about you." Smiling, the older man chuckled as the gates closed behind him. "He's at the large hut in the back beside the hot springs." Leading them towards the house he stopped and looked at Neji and then at Sakura. His eyes once again met Neji's. "Stay close to her. This village isn't a girl-friendly village." Turning around, he began to walk, but quickly stopped once more, "I didn't get your names! I can't introduce you to the boss without names!"

"Hikano Nima." Sakura pulled a name together at the top of her head.

"Hisaro Shizu." Neji replied after Sakura.

"Great! Okay, let's go." Nodding, he walked them to the large hut at the end of the huge village. Sakura and Neji memorized their names on the way, at the same time, taking in the surrounding buildings and faces.

Sakura looked up at the cloudy sky, finally the heat wave that had been sweeping across the land was ending. She shivered as a cool breeze blew past her, making her walk closer to Neji.

Opening the cloth covered doorway, the man let Sakura and Neji walk in first. "Keep quiet and stay here until you are called." Leaving them, he walked over to a large door on the far left and knocked.

"Yes?"

"Hey Boss, it's me, Shinoma. I got some newcomers."

"Come in Shinoma."

Shinoma slowly opened the door and walked inside. "Hey boss."

"Shut the door please."

Shinoma smiled and shut the door obediently. "I got two new comers, They're pretty strong. They got their attention when they were sparing the your field."

"What are their names?"

"Oh! Right, sorry. Hikano Nima, the cute girl, and Hisaru Shizu, her blind sensei.. They said they heard about you and wanted to join you're…"A loud bang was heard, someone had been thrown against the wall. "Boss! What are you-"

"What did I just tell you about bringing other ninja's into this village!"

"I'm sorry!-Please! Give me another chance!-I've been-No! Ahhhhhhhh!"

Sakura and Neji stood there listening to the sound of metal tearing apart flesh. They exchanged glances as they heard something fall hard onto the floor. Slowly, the door swung open and a blood covered man with scruffy black hair walked out. "I'm sorry you had to hear that. Hisaru Shizu," He stared at Neji for a bit, "Hikano Nima." His gaze traveled down to Sakura's startling green orbs. "You are both nukenin?"

Neji nodded, "Yes sir."

"And, she is… your partner?"

"Student."

"Ah… Well, then. I'd like to get more acquainted with you both." Walking over to Sakura, he slipped his hand under her chin and lifted her face up towards his scared faceas he looked down into her eyes. His dark brown orbs penetrating hers, "I invite you both to my hot springs this afternoon." Dropping his hand he walked past them and pulled a key off a wall full of keys. Walking over to Neji, he handed it to him. "The number is on the key."

Neji handed it to Sakura, "Thank you."

Sakura read the number, "5A?"

"Your room. There will be a storage across the way. Pick out some clothes and weapons." Sazona ordered them as he turned and walked back into his room.

"What time are we to meet you at the hot springs?" Sakura asked, holding the key with both hands.

"Seven." Was all he said as he quietly shut the door behind him.

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"We have…" Glancing down at his watch, Neji sighed, "...eight hours before we have to go to the hot springs." Shutting the door to the apartment behind him and Sakura he watched as she dropped their new clothes and weapons.

Sakura slowly walked over to the small bed in the corner of the room and fell onto it. "Good, just enough time to sleep the recommended amount."

Neji rolled his eyes as he picked up his new clothes. Standing up, he stared at her with a frown. "You're worse then a cat."

Sakura rolled over and stared at him with one lazy eye, "Wah?"

"You sleep more then my cat." Neji mumbled as he folded the clothes and put them on top of the desk against the wall.

Sakura sat up and glared at him, "I do not sleep like a cat!"

"Right… cats don't have nightmares."

"Shut up!" Sakura glared more at Neji, who had his back turned to her.

Neji could feel her eyes boring holes into the back of his head. Turning around, he smirked. "I'll wake you up in four hours. We'll take turns."

Sakura flashed him a smirk as she sat up in the bed, "Hyuga, why so distant? We could both get eight hours of sleep if we split the bed again like last time."

"We didn't split the bed. You squashed me the entire night." He slowly picked up her new clothes and folded them, placing them next to his.

"You kept me up with your sighs."

"You woke me up with your kiss."

"You kissed me back-Wait! You were awake!" Sakura asked, her head snapping back in surprise.

"Yeah." Neji slowly walked over to the bed, "You're kissed sucked."

"What!" Sakura asked, moving over so he could lay next to her. "My kisses do not suck!"

"Says who?" Neji asked, raising an eyebrow at her.

"Kiba said so." Sakura pouted as she crossed her arms.

"Was he drunk?"

"No he was not!"

"Oh, right, I forgot. This is Kiba we are talking about. He's stupid." Shutting his eyes he smirked.

Sakura's hand shot out and grabbed the scruff of his shirt, catching him by surprise. Bringing his head up to her, she placed her lips on his and delivered a small short kiss. Dropping him, she turned around and laid down with her back to him.

Neji's hand touched his lips as he stared at her. Looking back up at the ceiling, he let out a frustrated sigh and sat up. "You're so sloppy."

"Sloppy! I am not slopp-" Sakura turned only to meet Neji's hot gaze, which caught her by surprise. She blushed as she watched him lean towards her. His lips hovered over hers as she shut her eyes and felt his breath on her face.

"Yeah, you are." With a smile, he turned away from her and closed his eyes, drifting off to sleep.

Sakura opened her eyes. Did he just tease her? Hyuga was actually capable of teasing! Letting out her breath in a huff, she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

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A/N: Review please!