A/N: sorry it took so long, I had some trouble getting back into this fic. Please don't hate me for not updating. Here ya go… ALSO! i apologize for my previous update, i put it into the wrong story, stupid moment there. it was supposed to go to Truth of a Snake.

Chapter 2

Naruto stood there after he saw Tenten walking away. Just standing there, not moving, or making a single sound. Although he didn't move, his mind was a torrent of questions. 'Did she see me? Was she able to figure it out? What does she really know? …can I trust her? Can I truly show her…or anyone else who I am? Or will they care at all?' By the time he snapped out of his musing, Tenten had nearly disappeared from sight.

"Wait! Tenten! Wait for me!" Naruto couldn't stop the cry from his lips, or his body from running toward the girl.

(Tenten's P.O.V.)

I spun my body around to face who had called to me, it had to be Naruto, and no one else was around. I didn't expect him to see me, much less call out my name and run up to me. "Konichiwa, Naruto-kun. What are you doing here? Don't you have any missions today?" The blond shook his head, "not today. Kakashi-sensei decided not to have any and train Sasuke instead."

Tenten's eyes narrowed, 'why can't that buffoon see that Naruto has twenty time the potential that Uchiha does?' she thought furiously. "hmm, I see. Would you happen to have some time to eat with a friend then?" she asked, tilted her head to the side to hide any signs of a small blush.

Naruto blushed, if you thought about it a certain way, this could be his first date with a girl. Much better than Sakura. He glanced at Tenten. Yea, a lot better. "Uh, sure. Where do you want to go?" he asked, scratching the back of his head, a habit that annoyed even him. Tenten thought it was cute.

The brunette turned back to Naruto, "I have an idea. I know a little teashop nearby that has awesome sweets and flavored tea! How about there?" The sunny blond nodded, "ok. And don't say a word about me paying!" he smiled widely, teasing her.

Tenten punched him lightly on the arm as they got to walking, "whatever."

The two headed to the shop, talking about many random and completely strange topics. They quickly reached the small and quaint tea shop and were greeted warmly by a waitress. Naruto was a bit hesitant, but was soon pulled along by Tenten.

They were seated before Tenten moved onto the next topic. "Hey Naruto, what were you doing at the Academy? Are you signing up for the talent show?" She peered at him over the menu of unique and yummy sounding teas and treats.

Naruto blushed and quickly adverted his gaze to the menu, "possibly, what's it to you?" Tenten instantly raised her hands in defense. "whoa, just wondering. No need to get snippy." she teased. The fox boy blushed darker. "yea, i was signing up. just wanna get something off my chest to the village, ya know?" he asked.

The weapons mistress-in-training tilted her head to the side a moment before nodding, the thought of Kohona's new mystery girl band on her mind. "I think i know exactly what you mean."

AN: i know it isn't much, but its starting to pick up a bit, bear with me. Sorry again.