Okay, did I take long in updating? Sorry. Anyway, chapter 2 is here! R&R. Thanks to those who reviewed the previous chapter! I placed a little humor in this chapter but the fluff or whatever sweet stuff is still here!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.
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"Is she alright?" It was the first thing Neji asked Sakura as she headed out of Tenten's room.
With a tiny smile, Sakura explained, "Tenten's gonna be fine, Neji. Chill. She's just a little stressed and all. Nothing critical. We can even dispatch her from the hospital by 5 'o clock…"
Neji shook his head then said, "She can stay here as long as she needs."
Sakura rolled her eyes in amusement then she said, "As long as she needs? Well, she doesn't need to stay here that long. I'll see you later. You can go see her, if you like."
Neji watched Sakura walk down the corridor before clutching the doorknob. He anxiously turned it then crept into Tenten's room.
"Neji…" Tenten meekly mumbled, "…Did I worry you too much?"
With the question, Neji just chuckled and said, "Yeah. I thought you were already going to give birth…"
Tenten laughed at the remark. He was so glad he saw her smile and heard her cheery giggle, "3 months is too early for pre-mature babies, Neji, don't you think?" Tenten stated (A/C: Thanks for the info, tenjichan!).
Holding Tenten's frail hand, Neji muttered, "You feel alright now, Honey?"
She just smiled and replied, "Well, of course, now that you're here."
Chuckling, Neji gazed at Tenten with loving eyes then asked, "Do you think the twins are okay?"
"Wow, they're not even born yet and you already worry about them. I think they are, anyway." Tenten joked.
Neji beamed at her tease then went on saying, "Sure I'm worried about them. They're my kids… our kids. I can see them now: The girl's got auburn locks like yours while my boy will have mine. They'll both have Byakugan and… they'll both be prodigies…"
Once again, Tenten snickered at Neji, "You're dreaming, Neji Honey. Nobody said that one will be a boy and one will be a girl…" Tenten said.
Pouting at the fact, Neji then optimistically said, "Well, I just hope I'm right."
The couple laughed, sharing the moment together. Soon, Tenten looked up at Neji, questioning, "Didn't I divert you from work or anything?"
Neji shook his head and reassured her, "I'm going to be here with you till you walk out of the hospital."
Pinching his cheek lightly as if cooing at him, Tenten said, "That's so sweet of you, dear. Thanks…"
All Neji could do was smile and say, "No problem, Tenten."
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"Good Morning, Tenten!" Neji shook his wife awake from beside him.
She didn't budge from where she was, under her blanket, asleep.
He bent lower to her then mocked, "Come on, Tenten Honey. I need my breakfast, remember?"
Tenten still didn't move.
Neji was beginning to grow impatient but he tried to conceal it by teasing her again, "Do I have to kiss you awake, Tenten?"
Even after that, Tenten didn't even squirm or mumble.
With that, Neji slowly moved the blanket from over her head then…
"Agh!" Neji yelped, startled.
He realized that it wasn't Tenten who was under the blanket but someone who did look like her but younger. And this girl greeted him:
"Good Morning, Daddy!"
"Neji! Wake up!" a voice shook him awake.
Blinking his eyes from his slumber, Neji mumbled then looked around. He was in Tenten's hospital room, seated beside her.
'Oh, good.' Neji thought to himself, 'It was just a dream…'
Tenten was already dressed, ready to go, "Come on, dear, Lee's here to pick us up now."
Neji just nodded and stood from his seat. "Oh, by the way, Neji," Tenten added, "Along the way, can we buy some cookies?"
Hearing the simple request, Neji just nodded sleepily and mumbled, "Anything for you… Tenten…"
The couple walked hand in hand along the hospital's corridor, on their way to the escalator.
Once they've reached the ground floor, Lee was there by the Information Counter, waving at them, "Neji! Tenten! There you are!" he called out.
"Hey, Lee. Thanks for offering us a ride home…" Neji grumbled as he scratched his eyes, still sluggish.
Lee gave him a perplexed look then explained, "Actually, you called to force me to pick you two up from the Leaf Hospital and you said if I didn't, you'd crush my bones…"
"Alright, Lee!" Neji interrupted, emphasizing each word, "Let's get to the van, shall we?"
Lee just nodded and kept quiet about the black mail part.
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"STOP!" Tenten screamed.
Lee halted the van, which was running on top speed since the streets were almost deserted.
"What? What is it, Tenten? Anything wrong?" Neji asked her, concerned.
Tenten gazed at Neji with pleading eyes, "Can you buy me some fruit cake, Neji Honey?"
His jaw dropped. During the whole trip, Tenten's been delaying them because she wanted Walnut cookies, Pistachio ice cream (which she really hates), bread and butter pudding and devilled ham… and he got down from the van every time to buy them for her.
"Tenten, it's months from Christmas," Neji moaned, "You know how scarce fruit cake is. It's summer for crying out loud!"
At that, Tenten clenched her hands together then said, "But, Neji, I want some… sooo baaaddlllyyy…." She was prolonging the last two words.
Lee turned to his two teammates at the back then explained, "Neji, I really think we should get her anything she asks for. I think she's craving… or something. Sakura was like that when she was pregnant and each thing she asked for, Sasuke scoured Konoha just to get it."
Tenten threw a tantrum then muttered to Neji, "Sakura's so lucky to have someone as considerate and loving as Sasuke. What about me?"
Neji gave her an irritated look then asked, "I heard women crave at their first few months of pregnancy. You're almost 6 months pregnant."
"Then, I'm a late bloomer or something blah like that." Tenten hurriedly tried to creep out of it. She sounded like one heck of a bratty child.
Sighing, Neji got ready to get off the van to look for fruitcake saying, "You're lucky that I love you enough to do this for you, Tenten."
But Tenten grabbed him by the sleeve then exclaimed, "Wait! Don't leave me here, Neji!"
With that, Neji helped her down the van then asked, "Are you sure you want to go with me?"
Nodding, she replied, "Yeah!"
He smiled then chuckled, "Oh, alright, dear. Come on, I hope the Naras have some fruitcake in their fridge."
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Sleepy, tired and completely worn out, Neji walked the dark streets of Konoha at 3 in the morning. He looked left and right, searching for a decent store that could be open at the time.
'Damn it, damn it…' he thought, 'There has to be an open shop. I need to get the pork barbecue Tenten wants.'
Then, he spotted a house with an open light. To Neji, it looked like a sanctuary sent from heaven.
"Choji?" Neji called at the door, "Open up! I need something!"
With that, a huge man in blue pajamas opened the door ajar as he chewed on something, "Oh, Neji. What's up, being awake at this time of the morning?"
Neji rubbed his eyes then mumbled, "Tenten wants some barbecued pork. Can I have some? I bet you still have some."
Choji nodded, came back into his house then returned with a paper bag of barbecued pork, "Anything for a friend. 'Night."
Neji just nodded and groaned, "Yeah, thanks, Choji…"
In a matter of minutes, Neji was finally home. He entered the bedroom, whispering, "Tenten? Are you awake, Honey?"
Tenten blinked her eyes open then moaned, "Oh, Neji. You got some barbecued pork for me. Thanks…"
She sat up, stretching like a cat under the sun. She reached for the food and began eating it, stick by stick.
Neji watched her finish the whole paper bag of barbecued pork. She lay down again and drifted back to her slumber. With that, Neji picked up the mess she left and soon, he took his place beside Tenten and was about to sleep when…
"N-Neji? Are you awake?" Tenten muttered.
Neji mumbled in acknowledgement.
"Neji…" Tenten said in an innocent voice, "You forgot to kiss me good night."
Opening his eyes, Neji turned to Tenten, who was facing the other way.
He bent over to her then left a light kiss on her cheek, "Good Night, Tenten. I love you." He said after that.
Tenten smiled happily with her shut eyes then yawned back, "Good Night, Neji Honey. I love you more…"
Chuckling at the last sentence, Neji thought, 'Hm. This is worth it, after all.'
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There's the second chapter! I'll try to post the third ASAP! Reviews please!