A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed and apologies about the late update but since school is starting soon, which means I'm entering my last year of school, and with work and all there will be longer gaps between my updating.

I will update every story in order, as in there wont be a story which I update twice in a row while another doesn't get updated at all, so none of my stories will get left out so to speak but it may be up to two weeks between updates due to lots of homework and work. Though I will make up for it on school holidays.

Once more I do apologize but this year is important and my schooling has to come first. But be reassured I will not abandon any of my stories completely and all will eventually be completed. Anyway please enjoy this chapter and don't forget to review

Disclaimer: Last time I checked I did not own Naruto in anyway…….well not yet that is.

Previously

"Thanks Neji" she said as he nodded.

"You look nice tonight" he admitted as she looked at him in surprise.

"You think so"

"Yeah I do" he said with a smile. "You know Tenten I uh…"

"Tenten" Ino called as she tried to spot her friend. Neji cursed how yet again his confession had been stopped thanks to that annoying woman. He started to wonder if he would ever get the chance to tell Tenten the truth. Certainly not at this rate, if he kept on being interrupted.

"Coming" Tenten shouted back as she stood up and with a smile she left to get her friend. Deep down she was a little disappointed that Ino had broken their moment but the fact that he had complimented her could not destroy her good mood. She walked over to Ino, noticing on her way that most of the guests had left already and it was also coming close to twelve o'clock at night.

She helped Ino say goodbye to the remaining twenty or so, knowing that there had been way more than fifty people here, before Ino turned to the ones who had remained. All six were in the lounge as Tenten and Ino came back.

"Good" Ino said with a laugh as she looked at them all. "Now that that's over we can let the real fun begin"

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Sleepover

The gang or looked at Ino as she smiled at them all, a flicker of evil in her round eyes.

"Troublesome"

"What did you say Shika?" She demanded.

"Um nothing" he replied as she glared at him then turned to the girls with a smile.

"How about we get ready for bed shall we" she told them as they smiled and nodded.

"Yep sure thing Ino"

"Oh and you guys get ready down here, we shall be back in about half an hour. With that all four girls disappeared as Naruto moaned.

"God why do girls have to take forever"

"Hn"

"Troublesome"

"Would you two cut that out" Naruto said as both boys shrugged. Neji however wasn't paying any attention for he couldn't stop thinking about how good Tenten looked tonight.

"Neji" Naruto yelled as Neji looked up and frowned.

"What?"

"You weren't paying attention to us were you?" he asked as Neji shrugged.

"Why do you say that?"

"Oh I just know" Naruto groaned as Sasuke sighed.

"He said something that you would have hit him for if you were paying attention" Sasuke told him as Neji looked at Naruto and frowned.

"What did you say?"

"Not…othing" Naruto stammered as Neji stood up.

"Are you sure about that?"

"Um yeah" Naruto replied as Neji took a step forward and Naruto took a step back

"Really sure?" Neji asked as he kept walking forward while Naruto walked back until he hit the wall.

"Ye…es" Neji glared at Naruto with a smirk.

"Tell me" he said dangerously as Naruto gulped. He shook his head as Neji grabbed his top and pulled him up.

"Ok" Naruto whimpered as Neji let him down. Next thing that was heard was a shout that probably woke the whole neighborhood.

"YOU SAID WHAT ABOUT MY COUSIN"

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The girls were all seated around Ino's room as they gossiped about the night, or more Sakura and Ino who were seated on the bed talked about it in high voices while shy and timid Hinata laughed at them from her spot on the chair and Tenten rolled her eyes at the two as she sat cross legged on the desk.

"He really said that?" Ino asked as Sakura nodded and blushed.

"Yeah while we were dancing, of course he whispered t so no one could hear" Sakura told her as Ino nodded.

"Typical" she laughed, "but at least he danced with you, my boyfriend didn't say or do anything"

"Because his lazy" Sakura pointed out.

"Yeah I know and it's irritating"
"Really?"

"Most of the time yes" Ino told her as Sakura smirked.

"Most of the time huh" she repeated with a smile as Ino blushed.

"Um so what about you Hinata, how are things with Naruto"

"Yes this was my first party where I didn't have to watch out for him" Sakura laughed as Hinata blushed.

"Is he always like that?" she asked.

"Only when he overloads on sugar" Sakura replied as Hinata nodded and smiled. (A/N: We can all guess what Naruto is would be like if he had too much sugar)

"I don't know how you put up with them for all these years Sakura" Ino said to her friend as Sakura sighed.

"Either do I" she laughed as Ino joined in.

"So what were you and Neji talking about Tenten?" Sakura asked as Tenten blushed slightly.

"Just stuff"

"Stuff like what" Ino demanded.

"The past, before this year begun" Tenten told them as Ino smirked.

"So he didn't say anything about this year?"

"Um not really" Tenten replied.

"Did he mention the break up or what happened when you were going out?"

"I wish he did Hinata" Tenten said with a sigh. "But he didn't"

"Not at all" Hinata exclaimed as Tenten shook her head.

"Well he was going to say something but Ino interrupted us" Tenten informed them as Sakura glared at Ino.

"Hey I didn't do it on purpose" Ino protested as Sakura rolled her eyes.

"Sure"

"I didn't" Ino yelled as Hinata sighed at them both.

"Do you think he was going to apologize, or ask you out?" Hinata asked as Tenten shrugged.

"No idea"

"Well if he does ask you out what will you say" Tenten looked at Sakura with a weak smile.

"I have no idea" she replied as Ino frowned.

"What do you mean you have no idea?"

"Ino I still like him, more than what I did when I broke up with him and I really miss being with him to" Tenten admitted as Hinata gave her a reassuring smile.

"Then what's the problem?" Sakura enquired.

"But I don't know if it will work" Tenten confessed.

"Huh" Ino exclaimed.

"I broke up with him didn't I and there was a reason for it. I don't want t go out with him again only to have to break it off for a second time. I couldn't do that to him or my self" Tenten muttered as Hinata looked at her.

"You love him don't you" she said as Tenten looked up then slowly nodded.

"You're afraid he will break your heart again" Sakura added as Tenten nodded once more.

"Yeah" she replied as Ino went over and hugged her.

"It's ok Tenten, if he hurts you again ill make sure he pays for it" Ino told her as Tenten smiled.

'Thanks Ino"

"Hey what are sisters for" Ino said as Tenten grinned and Ino hugged her once more. Tenten who had never known any form of sibling love could only smile back at Ino, completely lost for words. The moment however was lost when shouting was heard from downstairs.

""YOU SAID WHAT ABOUT MY COUSIN"

"Oh dear" Sakura murmured as Hinata bushed.

"I think we better get down there" Ino told the others who nodded.

"Yeah" Tenten added. "Before Naruto gets himself killed"

"He wouldn't be that stupid" Ino laughed as Sakura sighed and shook her head.

"Trust me he would"

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"Ok now that everyone is seated" Ino said happily as the gang sat in a circle. "Lets play a game"

"What kind of game" Sakura asked as Ino grinned at her in return.

"Well truth and dare of course" she told them as the boys groaned. "Ok rules are that you cant say truth twice in a row and if anyone chose to lie and is caught or not go through with the dare then they have to put on a pink dress and parade around singing Barbie girl and it will be filmed and put at assembly."

"Troublesome I think ill sit out of this one" Shikamaru muttered as Ino frowned at him.

"You can either play lazy arse or look for a new girlfriend" she threatened a she sighed.

"Fine I will play" he muttered.

"Good" Ino exclaimed. "I will go first, Sakura truth or dare?"

"Um truth" Sakura replied not really sure what Ino would do t her if she picked dare.

"Hmm ok what do you and Sasuke get up to when you're alone in Naruto's house?" Sakura blushed as Sasuke glared at Ino.

"We um just talk" Sakura told her.

"Really is that all?"

"And watch movies and make out" Sakura added in a very small voice.

"Ok ill accept that, your turn"

"Ok" Sakura breathed as she tried to make her face go back to normal. "Naruto truth or dare"

"Dare" he called as Sakura smirked.

"I dare you to go a whole week without ramen, Sasuke can monitor you"

"What no way" Naruto shouted.

"Do you want the alternative?" she asked as he shook his head.

"Good now your turn"

"Ok teme truth or dare"

"I'm not stupid enough to say dare so truth"

"Aww no fair, fine was Sakura your first kiss?" he asked as Sasuke glared at him.

"Hn"

"Well was she?" he persisted as he sighed.

"Yes" he mumbled as Sakura blushed and Sasuke continued to glare at him.

"It's your turn" Ino told him as Sasuke nodded.

"Shikamaru"

"Dare"

"A week without saying troublesome" Sasuke told him as he sighed.

"Fine"

"Hn"

"Tenten truth or dare?" Shikamaru asked as she girl thought on it for a moment. Knowing Shikamaru he would be to lazy to come up with a proper dare anyway so if she chose dare then next time she could chose truth so she would be safe if t was someone like Sakura, Ino, Sasuke or Naruto or even Neji.

"Dare"

"Tro… damm no fair" Shikamaru cursed as the girls laughed. "Fine I dare you to not wear your hair in buns for a whole week" Tenten looked at him then shrugged, true it was more a habit than anything and she did hate having her hair down but he never said it had to be down completely.

"Fine" she told him as he nodded. "Ok Hinata truth or dare?"

"Truth" the girl said.

"How long have you liked Naruto for?" she asked as Hinata blushed.

"Go on" Ino laughed as Hinata lowered her head.

"Eight years" she confessed as Naruto looked at her with wide eyes.

"Wow that's um really um" Ino was at a loss for words as Hinata went even redder.

"I think it's cool" Naruto said as Hinata looked up at him and smiled.

"Thanks Naruto" she murmured as he grinned.

"No worries, now come on it's your turn"

"Sakura truth or dare?" Sakura thought for a moment then knowing Hinata wouldn't do anything to bad and since she had already used her truth she smiled.

"Dare"

"Oh um ok I dare you to kiss Sasuke"

"What that's not a dare" Ino told her as Hinata shrugged.

"Calm down Ino, its not Sakura's fault Hinata doesn't have a mean bone in her body. No offence Hinata"

"None taken"

"Ok" Sakura said as she walked over to Sasuke and gave him a chaste kiss then sat in his lap. He looked at her, not completely satisfied and when she raised an eyebrow in confusion he only smirked as he crashed his lips t hers and she moaned loudly as his tongue entered her mouth.

"Get a room you two" Naruto called as Sakura broke off and smiled sheepishly.

"Well if you insist" Sasuke said, making to stand up.

"Not in this house you don't" Ino warned as he smirked and sat back down while Sakura burst out laughing.

"Hurry up already" Naruto shouted as she took a deep breathe and nodded.

"Ok then um Ino truth or dare?"

"Hmm truth I don't trust you"

"Fair enough who do you reckon is the cutest guy in the room" Sakura asked as Ino frowned.

"Honestly at the moment Sasuke" she told her as Shikamaru glared at Ino. "But when Shika actually has his hair out then he is totally better looking than Sasuke"

"I doubt that" Sakura giggled.

"Of course toy would" Ino said. "Ok Neji truth or dare"

"Truth" he yawned as she sighed.

"Ok who do you like better, Hinata or Hanabi" Ino asked referring to Hinata's younger sister.

"Hinata" he told her. "Hanabi is more of a cousin, an annoying cousin"

"And Hinata isn't" Ino demanded as he shrugged.

"She is more of a sister" he admitted, "And she is not annoying" he added as Ino smiled.

"Fair enough ok your turn"

"Fine Tenten" he said as Tenten looked up at him in surprises.

"Yes?"

"Truth or dare?" he asked as the others all looked from him to Tenten.

"Truth" she replied.

"Good, do you still like me" he asked her as the others looked at him in amazement. Was Hyuga Neji swallowing his pride and actually showing people he had feelings and emotions. Tenten looked at him to in confusion as she felt her heart pump loudly.

"Yes" she finally whispered as she turned away and refused to make eye contact.

"I think we should watch a movie before hitting the sack" Ino said loudly and Tenten was barely able to hear the others response.

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Tenten shifted in her sleeping bag and sighed. She just couldn't seem to get to sleep and she knew why. For a moment there she was actually enjoying her birthday but now she felt alone once more. She crawled out of her sleeping bag and walked to the door, opening it and breathed the smell of fresh air. She kept the door opened slightly as she sat on the front porch and held her knees with her hands. She felt tears start to cascade down her face but she didn't care. Once more she was left alone to cry.

Part of her wished someone would find her and hug her, comfort her while she needed it but she knew no one was coming. She was alone after all, an orphan. She had hoped that by Neji's behavior tonight he might have still actually cared but she couldn't just hope on that because she needed more than just him caring for her. She needed his love and if he didn't love her than she couldn't be with him. No matter how much she wanted to she just couldn't do that to herself. It was silly to continue to hope.

"Tenten" a voice called as she hurried to wipe her face so whoever it was wouldn't know that her, the strong and independent girl, had been crying.

"Hi" she said as the figure sat down next t her and Tenten looked at him.

"Neji what are you doing up"

"I could ask you the same thing" he told her as she shrugged.

"I couldn't seep"

"Me neither" he replied as she stared at him then looked away.

"So" he began. "Want to tell me what's wrong?"

"Nothing" she said a little t quickly.

"I doubt that" he exclaimed as she looked at him.

"It's nothing" she repeated.

"Tenten as much as you deny it I know you better than anyone else, even Ino. I know something is wrong so instead of trying to hide it why don't you just tell me. I know you want to and it's not like anyone can hear us"

"I…uh"

"I'm not going to tell anyone" he said as she nodded. She could feel the tears start to fall and buried her head. She needed to be alone, she couldn't deal with him being here.

"Please Neji just g back" she whispered a she started at her, he could see her shaking slightly and it pained him to see her like this.

"I would if you really wanted me to" he told her.

"I do"

"No you don't, you think you do but I know you don't" he said as she shook her head which was till being hidden from him. What he did next was totally out of character, totally not him. He placed his arm around her and pushed her so she was leaning against him. Then he circled his other arm around her to comfort her and he held her tightly in his arms and before Tenten could even argue she had completely broken down.

She expected him to laugh at her, push her away or do anything. But instead he just held her and allowed her to let it all out. He didn't mind having her in his arms and the fact that it was him and not some other dead beat made him feel better. He knew know that Tenten still had feelings for him. He hadn't lost her yet and he wasn't going to, that he would make sure of. Slowly the tears stopped falling and even when she had fallen silent he still held her.

"Tenten" he whispered.

"Yeah" came her muffled response.

"Are you ok now?" he asked as she smiled in his embrace.

"I think so" she replied as he let her go and she rose up to face him, her brown hair flying in the night air making her look beautiful. He smiled back at her in kindness as his pale eyes clashed with her chocolate brown ones.

"Thank you Neji" she said as he nodded.

"You know Tenten I am always here for you" he told her as she frowned.

"You are?" he sighed as he looked down.

"I wanted to apologize for the way I treated you, the truth is for years I have wanted to tell you the truth and it was why I always fought with you. It gave me a reason to be with you and was how I could I don't know, hide my feelings. I spent years trying to find the right words and then I didn't have to. So I guess when we started going out I don't know I took it for granted. I can't give you a good enough reason to my behavior but I can say I'm sorry for hurting you. It's the last thing I ever wanted to do"

"Neji I" Tenten began but she couldn't find the right words. He leaned forward and touched her face with his hand.

"Tenten the truth is I love you"

"Yo...you d…do" she stammered as he smiled softly.

"I do" he whispered as she smiled.

"I love you to" she told him as he leaned forward and captured her lips with his own. She moaned softly as he traced her bottom lip and she opened her mouth allowing his tongue to swoop in. he wrapped his arms around her so he could bring her closer. How they had both missed this, the feel or each others lips on their own.

She deepened the kiss as one of his hands found its way to her hair and began running his hand through her silky strands. She did the same as her tongue began fighting for dominance only to loose as always to him. But then again she didn't really care. It was ages before they finally broke off for air and she leant against him, the cold wind wrapping around them making her shiver.

"We should go back inside" he said.

"Yeah" she agreed as he stood and helped her up.

"Tenten" he said as she looked at him.

"Yeah"

"Go out with me on Friday night" he asked as she smiled.

"Is that a date?"

"If you want it to be" he told her as she smiled.

"In that case I would love to go out with you"

"Good" he said as she smiled.

"Ok then" she replied as he took her hand in his and kissed her again.

'Now your mine again" he told her as she frowned.

"Yours?"

"Yes" he replied as he gave her another chaste kiss. "You're my girlfriend and I want everyone to know that" she hugged him in reply as he rapped his arms around her.

"I love you" she told him as he smirked.

"Yeah I know you do" he said as they walked back inside and shut the door only to be faced with six pairs of eyes or looking from them to their hands which were intertwined with amusement.

"So what exactly have you two been up to?" Ino asked as Tenten smiled.

"Making out, what did you expect?"

A/N: Please review, thanks!!! Oh and if you have time please check out my friend Rikku Madara Uchiha and my story which is called Randomness with Nightshadow Dweller and friends and is posted on her profile. Its a really funny story that her and I made up and its only a oneshot so it isnt long. So please check it out and leaver her and I a review for it. Thanks