Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto

Chapter summary: What happens when the boys of the rookie nine and team Gai switch places? Kind of short. Naruto's day as Neji. Neji hates ramen. Hanabi's bored. What's a ramen addict to do? Hope you like it. Neji x Tenten implied.

NARUTO'S DAY

This wasn't what he had in mind.

xxx FLASHBACK xxx

"Hey Naruto," shouted 'Shikamaru' (Kiba) as the other 7 boys started heading their separate ways, "don't forget that Neji HATES ramen!" the lazy ninja wannabe told the wide eyed 'Neji' (Naruto).

xxx END OF FLASHBACK xxx

How could anyone NOT love ramen?! Naruto couldn't grasp the concept. It was ludicrous. And it had to be Naruto's luck that the one person he switched with would be the ramen hater. Naruto was sooo not happy (1).

If it weren't for what was at stake, Naruto would have given up right there and then. A whole day without ramen; it was insane! But no! Naruto would NOT lose. There was no way.

So there he was, the hyperactive loud mouth, sitting under a tree, pretending to meditate, all the while cursing the Hyuga prodigy.

"Baka Neji, baka Shikamaru… ahhhh…" screamed the frustrated 'Neji' (Naruto).

"Why are you calling yourself baka?" asked a curious Hanabi as she walked out from behind a tree.

"…" 'Neji' (Naruto) remained silent, attempting to play the role assigned to him… after all, he would not lose!

"Did Tenten-chan finally dump your sorry ass?" a smug Hanabi asked.

"WHAT?!" exclaimed 'Neji' (Naruto), "Ne- I'm not dating Tenten!" 'Neji' (Naruto) said, almost giving himself away.

"Riiiiight." Hanabi smirked.

"Hn" replied 'Neji' Naruto, yeah right, like Neji-san would ever date a girl. He's probably gay. He looks like a girl. Maybe I should set him up with Sasuke-teme, they both look like girls. Hehehe Naruto laughed at the thought.

"Whatever." Hanabi replied, "Take me shopping. I'm bored… And you have to do what I say." The young Hyuga demanded.

"No I don't!" 'Neji' (Naruto) childishly replied. (2),

"Yes you do!" replied Hanabi "Now take me, or I'll show everyone that picture you keep hidden under your futon." Hanabi said, smiling wickedly.

Picture? 'Neji' (Naruto) arched his eyebrow.

"Aww, come on Neeeejjjjiiiiiiii-nii-san" whined the young Hyuga, "Or maybe you can let me braid your hair!" she jumped excitedly at the thought.

"Huh?" the shocked expression on 'Neji' (Naruto)'s face sent Hanabi into a fit of laughter.

"Come onnnnn, it's not like it's the first time." Hanabi whined. "I've seen you let Tenten brush your hair all the time!"

Oh really? 'Neji' (Naruto) smirked. Jackpot! Wonder what I can get out of this information. Hehehe. Naruto snickered at the thought.

"You're acting weird Neji-nii-san." Hanabi gave 'Neji' (Naruto) a funny look.

"Huh? What?... um… why don't we go eat something?" asked 'Neji' (Naruto).

"aaaa… suuurrrreee." replied Hanabi, still eyeing 'Neji' (Naruto) suspiciously.

xxx in front of the Ichiraku xxx

"But you HATE ramen!" Hanabi yelled.

"Keep it down!" said 'Neji' (Naruto), looking around nervously.

Hanabi noticed this. "Are you looking for someone?" she asked.

'Neji' (Naruto) looked down at the girl.

"I know! You're waiting for Tenten-chan!" yelled an excited Hanabi.

"Will you drop it already?!" yelled 'Neji' (Naruto). "And be quiet." He scolded. (3)

"…" Hanabi stared wild eyed at the prodigy. "What's it worth to you?" the girl said, a sinister smirk on her sweet face.

"…" This girl's going to get me caught! Thought a nervous 'Neji' (Naruto).

'Neji' (Naruto) sat on the forest floor gulping down his fifth bowl of beef ramen. He was sure the others would probably find out, even if Hanabi swore she wouldn't tell anyone, if he let her braid his hair. The little brat just couldn't be trusted, and chances were, Naruto would have to face the consequences for losing the bet, and all for a bowl (or five) of ramen…

Totally worth it.

TBC

NEXT UP: BONUS CHAPTER

(1) hehehe Shikamaru's a genius

(2) Naruto is not very good at playing Neji

(3) like he's one to talk

A/N: This was actually a hard chapter to write. I couldn't think of anything. I was going to have Naruto sparing with Tenten, but then I remembered, the first chapter stated that Neji had already trained with Tenten, so… yeah… --sigh—well, it's not the best, but… I guess…