Hello there! Thanks for your reviews, I'm so happy! I love when people enjoy my fics, it means a lot to me. About Shigeru's look, he is like Kuno (tall, muscular, dark blue eyes and black haired), drawn in Naruto style. What it's the same is Kuno's hair. I don't like it but I think it fits him perfectly :P.
No more talking! I leave you with chapter 2!
Hope you like it!
-Thoughts
-Normal dialogue or narration.
Three days had passed since Shigeru made his vow. In those days, Neji hadn't seen Tenten because they completed separate missions, but today they had arranged a training afternoon. Neji arrived earlier, as usual, so he sat down near a tree.
-Psssssssst…Neji….
He frowned and moved his head in the direction of the whisper. He saw Tenten hidden in a branch.
-What are you…
-Shhhhhhhh! –she motioned him to remain silent. Then she looked at one side and the other and told him to climb up with gestures. He obeyed sighing and sat beside her in the branch.
-What are you doing up here? –he whispered.
-I'm hiding –she answered nervously
Neji rolled his eyes -I supposed…from whom?
-Shigeru! Who else? Look! There he is! –she pointed and shut up, gripping Neji's sleeve.
Shigeru was walking on the ground, looking everywhere. Then he arrived to the middle of the field and smiled evilly.
-Teeeeeeeeeeenteeeeen… my beautiful floweeeeer…where are you? I'd like to give you your "good afternoon" kiss! I know you're willing for another touch of my lips.
Both Neji and Tenten tensed when they heard this sentence. Did he just say "another"?- Neji was burning in jealousy, but no one could say that. He acted perfectly calm and watched the scene with a continuous and annoying twitch in his eye. Tenten, on the other side, was trembling with fury and embarrassment -How dare him! That bastard…-Shigeru continued, oblivious to the killing aura emanating from them.
-Oh, my beloved Ten-chan…-now was Tenten's eye's turn to twitch- …I love the way you curl in your sleep, embracing your pillow and…
He started speaking about her to nobody in particular, telling all kind of personal stuff. Tenten's mouth was open and she was blushing like crazy while Neji's jealousy had turned into amazement -I would have never guessed Tenten sleeps in underwear…Wait…that means he's spying on her!-his amazement turned into fury again- I'm going to stop this nonsense before I discover too much.
He finally jumped from the branch, landing gracefully in front of Shigeru. He crossed his arms and glared at him.
-Oh! You're my flower's other team mate! –Shigeru exclaimed happily, stopping his previous speech. –Have you seen her?
-That's not your business.
Shigeru opened his eyes in surprise, but recovered quickly –No need to be that rough…- He observed Neji's attire and deduced he was from an ancient family. He continued with his observation and noticed his eyes… -Wait a moment…you...!
Neji was caught off ward –Excuse me?
-That weird eye colour…. that constant twitching…OH MY GOD! YOU'RE BLIND! HOW DIDN'T I NOTICE BEFORE! I'M SO SORRY!
Neji was speechless, and Tenten almost fell from her spot in the branch. Among all the people of Konoha, Neji was probably the least you could call blind.
-I don't know how I could skip that –Shigeru seemed to talk to himself –That explains why you answered me so roughly…you can't see and I asked if you had seen somebody! –he shook his head in embarrassment and bowed –I'm sorry again, I'll continue my search if you don't mind.
With this, he left an astonished Neji in the middle of the ground. Tenten jumped from the branch and joined him.
-Eeeerm, thanks for scaring him away, I think…
-He thinks I'm blind –he commented shaking his head unbelieving it.
-Well, it could be worse, you know… At least he's not spying on you –she said bitterly.
-You should do something with that.
-Like what? When I'm at home I like to relax. It's a pain if I have to stay alert because someone is mental like him.
-Then you don't care if he watches you while you're sleeping…-he replied angrily
-Of course I care! But what do you want me to do? –she put her hands on her hips- Look Neji, I'm the victim here, so if you don't have any suggestion at least don't make this worse. The last thing I need now it's you scowling.
Saying this, she left him. Neji stayed in the middle of the ground, feeling a lot of emotions. He felt angry, jealous and stupid. And he didn't like it. He didn't like it at all.
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The next day…
Team Gai was gathered in Konoha's front doors. They had to protect a business man in a festival of the Water Country, and since Shigeru insisted to go with them and he was a ninja as well, he stood in the front doors with them. He was switching from throwing little kisses to Tenten to pitying looks to "blind" Neji. Both of them began feeling sick, but Gai-sensei started his speech:
-Well, my beloved students and dear guest (he winked and flashed a smile to Shigeru, who returned it radiantly), you're going to assist to the Great Spring Festival! Lord Goda wants you to be his bodyguards during the two days of the festival, so you'll have to dress properly and pass as mere escort. Any question?
Lee raised a hand at once.
-Gai-sensei! Why does Lord Goda need ninjas from Konoha? Why doesn't he hire ninjas from Mizu?
-Because although he's already there, he's a feudal lord from the Fire Country, actually. You'll have to watch over him closely.
-Hey! What do you mean by "you"? Aren't you coming? –Tenten asked with a hint of desperation. She didn't want to be with a cloying person as Shigeru, a hyperactive Lee and a grumpy Neji all by herself.
-Yes! You're doing this mission by yourselves; I know you're far capable! You're my proud team! GO!
-Yosh!
-Yeah…
The journey lasted a whole day, meaning Tenten had to deal dodging Shigeru's kisses during all that time. Although inwardly Neji was annoyed to no end, he had decided not to interfere, so he remained silent all the way. At last, they arrived to the town were the festival was held, so they registered in the hotel and headed to Lord Goda's suite. The room was striking. It was beyond luxury, mirrors with gold frames were glittering everywhere, and several statues made of the finest marble flanked the double bed. Even Neji, used to the Hyuuga Manor, was astonished.
-This is bigger than my whole house, but certainly I have better taste –Tenten mumbled while looking at a silver unicorn statue with hidden disgust. Neji simply nodded to her, but both Lee and Shigeru were admiring the room with stars in their eyes.
-Just, just, so exquisite, delicate and subtle…! –Shigeru rambled
-I wish Gai-sensei could see this elegant room!
Tenten and Neji avoided each other gaze to prevent rolling their eyes and looked at their new boss. He was an extremely bald middle age man who was observing rather enviously Neji's long shiny hair.
-Well, I suppose you're my ninja squad…-everyone nodded silently- I want you to come to the festival with me. You'll be disguised as part of my court, so you'll have to dress properly, you'll find suitable clothes in your respective wardrobes. We'll meet fully dressed at 9 o'clock in the morning at the hall of the hotel, don't be late. You're dismissed.
They bowed and went out of the room; it was very obvious they weren't the first ninja he had hired. He was very martial and precise, but they found this very useful. Lee and Shigeru headed to their respective room and entered, while Neji stopped Tenten.
-Listen, I just want to apologize about yesterday –he said briefly.
-There's no need. We're bearing a little too much…stress…lately –she smiled and frowned at Shigeru's door.
-Shall we examine the surrounding area? –he offered
-Sure, boss.
They had a short walk without talking around the hotel. That was one of the things Neji liked about Tenten. He could be with her in a comfortable silence without any of them trying to start a dull conversation. Finally, they left to their room thirty minutes later.
After having a short and refreshing shower, Neji sat in the middle of his room crossing his legs. Letting his damp hair loose he started meditating calmly. When he was getting ready for bed he heard something. Well, better said, he felt something. Neji looked at his open balcony and saw a very silent Tenten (wearing only a short bathrobe) trespassing it. He blushed and was about to speak when she took a finger to her lips and glided under his bed. Shortly afterwards his door burst open revealing Shigeru wearing a towel wrapped in his waist and a few rose petals.
- WHERE'S MY BEAUTIFUL FLOWER? –he bellowed
-… -Neji didn't felt like answering and gave him and extremely cold glare.
-Well, if you see…eeeerm… hear her, tell her I'll be waiting for her in her room…-saying this, he roared in laugh (MWA HAHAHAHA!) and closed Neji's door.
Controlling his twitch, he sat on his bed and whispered "You can go out now". Tenten crawled until she was out, stood up and shook off the dust. She sighed heavily and sat beside Neji, supporting her head with her hands.
-He was there…-she started whispering shocked- I was going to take a shower, I drew the curtains and there he was…submerged in the bathtub, with a ton of rose petals floating all over him…he smiled me and extended his arms –she shivered and shook her head- I'll be scared all my life…
Neji remained silent and glaring at the door. Tenten looked at him; his frown was so deep that he was quite like a hawk; his damp dark hair was covering the other half of his face and was wetting his chest…bare and muscular chest…she thought…when did Neji become so hot? She had always seen him as her only rational team mate and now she was almost drooling at him! She blushed fiercely and looked away. He noticed this and watched her examining her toes as if they were the most fascinating thing in the world. He was pissed. More than that, he was furious! How dare that bastard harass her? I had decided not intervene, but I think I'm changing my opinion… She spoke again quietly:
-I know you're furious, and I'm really sorry for interrupt you and break into your room, but I didn't know where to go –she lowered her head and stood up again –I'll return to my room –she started walking but Neji gripped her wrist and forced her to sit down again.
-Don't worry; I'm your team mate. You can ask me help whenever you need it –he answered more softly.
She smiled widely –Thanks! –he half smiled in return and tried to control his anger one more time.
-Do you think he's still in my room? Was he serious? –she asked.
-I don't know…let me see…BYAKUGAN! –he focussed in the contiguous room. His eyes widened and he clenched his teeth- Yes, he's waiting for you…in your bed…NAKED –he hissed.
Tenten opened her eyes widely and made a gesture of deep disgust. He stood up and headed to the door, opening it.
-Where are you going? –she asked, still shocked.
-I'm going to get your stuff. I'm not leaving you in the hands of that mental. You're going to sleep here with me –he said sternly and closed the door, leaving a dumbfounded Tenten sitting on his bed.
Well, here you go and sorry for the delay! (at least this time it was a long chapter!) Next chapter: Their night together and…Neji VS Shigeru? DUN DUN! Stay tuned and tell me what you think :3