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I'm gonna make this one a long one to end the story. Hope you enjoy!

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"Speaking"

Thinking

Jealousy

Chapter 11 – True Love Fulfilled

"Because… she still hasn't given up on you yet."

"Tenten, I'm… sorry." apologized Neji, looking down to the grass, below him.

"Well that's a first for Neji Hyuuga!" said Tenten, sarcastically.

"Yeah, well, there's a first for everyone."

Hinata had sneaked away, to leave the pair alone.

"Erm, Neji, why did you say no?" asked Tenten, who was now the one looking at the ground.

Her eyes had started to water, but she remained strong, and kept them in.

"Payback." was his simple but cruel answer.

The tears had stared to fall, she couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"What?! Payback?!"

"Hn."

Neji was saddened to see her cry, he had a temptation to give her a passionate hug. But resisted it.

"Why?!"

"Because, you humiliated me twice, and I wouldn't let you get away with it."

He knew his answer was spiteful, but he wanted to get it over an done with.

"So, you couldn't face someone humiliating you, eh? The great Neji Hyuuga, only thinks of himself. I confessed to almost the whole village, and you just couldn't let me get away with it. Thanks Neji!" cried Tenten.

Tenten couldn't face to be near him and ran off out of the forest and into the open. neji of course had just realised his mistake and hung his head in shame. Luckily his cousin had been watching, and could study it had went wrong.

"Neji-san, what did you do this time?" questioned Hinata.

"I didn't do anything, I just said that I wanted payback."

"Neji! Stupid! It's only your reputation that you care about! You've upset her! She loves you!"

"She what?"

Neji was surprised after all this jealousy, something came out of it.

"She loves you."

"Ok, so what should I do?"

"You go after her, silly."

"Oh right."

"Go then!"

He went off in search of Tenten, hoping that she wasn't too far. Unfortunately, he was out of luck. She was no where to be found. He checked the training grounds, her apartment and Lee's apartment, just in case she wanted some comfort. Suddenly, an idea came to mind.

After fifteen minutes, he had finally reached a place where all of Team Gai had first became Team Gai. He sat down. It was the balcony that everyone had shared their goals. They had visited it regularly to talk about usual things. But had stopped doing so after more training was needed to improve themselves for future missions. He had a strong feeling that if he waited long enough, she would show up.

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(2 hours later – 8pm…)

Neji had fallen asleep, after waiting so long. He woke up after a peaceful nap, to find a note on the bench. It read –

Dear Neji,

I see that you have fallen asleep, so I decided to give you this note. It seems like you have been waiting a long time for me. I want to forgive you because you are Neji Hyuuga after all, but I want to say it in person. Also, I have something for you.

Meet me here at midnight.

Tenten

Neji read the note and was desperate to see her, but he decided to leave until midnight. He went back to the Hyuuga complex, to see Hinata waiting for him.

"So… did you find her?"

"No. But I'm going out at midnight."

"With Tenten?"

"No. Well, yes… it's too complicated to explain."

Neji walked past her without saying anything else. He went to his bedroom to lie on his bed to think. Sleeping it off wasn't an option as his heart was racing. The Hyuuga couldn't calm his nerves. If he didn't care about his reputation he would have shouted to the world – I love you Tenten!

After a while, he drifted into his own little mind. He fell asleep, even though her already had a two hour nap. Maybe it was probably the fact that his nerves had over-worked themselves. Tiredness took over from there on.

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(In the Neji's bedroom – 11.50 p.m…)

"Neji-nii-san, Neji-san, NEJI!"

"Ugh, huh?" moaned Neji.

Hinata had literally pushed him off his bed, after trying to wake him up. She didn't want Neji to miss his 'date' with Tenten, as the heiress thought.

"Come on Neji, it's 11.52, you better get going if you don't want to be late." said Hinta.

"What?! 11.45!" shouted the Hyuuga prodigy.

"Yep, get going."

"Alright, bye."

Neji jumped out of his bed and ran out of the compound. He ran towards the balcony without once stopping.

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(At the balcony – 11.57 p.m…)

"His still hasn't shown up. Seems like he isn't interested. Maybe true love doesn't exist." said Tenten, with a hint of sadness at the end.

She had waited at the bottom of the tower. Tenten started to walk away, she had waited enough. There was no point in waiting any longer. Tears were forming in her eyes. She had no clue what she saw in Neji Hyuuga.

That Neji! I gave him another chance because I thought he was worth it. Maybe I thought wrong. I thought Neji was different, he's handsome, intelligent, sophisticated, and let's not forget mysterious. He's all the qualities I want the perfect man to be.

The kunoichi cried her eyes out at the last thought. He was the perfect man. It was time to move on, there was no point in hanging on, if she had no chance.

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Neji had finally arrived, five minutes late. He looked towards the bench, and no-one was sitting or standing there anymore. He was too late.

Damn, just because you sleep late, the whole world turns against you.

He sat on the bench, and looked down from the balcony. He saw a faint silhouette in the background. It looked like a girl with buns. She looked like Tenten. She was Tenten.

"Wait! Tenten!" Neji shouted from above.

Tenten had heard a noise, but made nothing of it.

Neji ran all the way down the tower and towards Tenten.

"Tenten! Wait! Please!"

"Huh? Neji?"

Tenten had realised that someone was there. A certain someone that she loved.

He had finally reached her and was now one metre away.

"Tenten, I'm sorry I'm late."

Tenten just stopped in her tracks, she was touched by the effort Neji was giving. He deserved something back.

"I forgive you, Neji. For both of those things. Like I said you are Neji Hyuuga."

Neji was glad, he just wanted to say the last but not least thing.

"Tenten, I love you."

The weapon mistress of Konoha turned round to see the face of him. She ran towards him and embraced him with a hug.

Neji took his opportunity. He leaned in closer to her. Their faces were millimetres apart. They moved closer and their lips finally touched. It turned into a passionate first kiss, for the both of them.

They pulled apart to catch their breath. They both were ready to say something, but hesitated. Their faces blushed a light shade of red. They carried on staring at each other lovingly. Tenten was the first to break the affectionate silence.

"Neji, I love you too."

They both smiled after a long and painful path to true love.

"Erm, Tenten what was it that you were going to give to me?" asked Neji, who was curious to find out.

"Well Neji, you've gave me the present I was going to give to you." grinned Tenten.

They gave into another warm, loving kiss.

After their tender moments, they walked each other home, smiling the whole way.

It was a night to remember.

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(Konoha streets – 10p.m…)

Two people were holding hands walking down the street, catching, once again, the attention of all the residents.

"Now, that's the cutest couple that we've seen for along time." said Ino, with Sakura also agreeing with her.

Everyone was nodding their heads, whistling and congratulating the newest official couple of Konoha.

It was a happy ending for everyone.

The long haired Hyuuga and the weapon mistress were all loved up and were ready to give a show for the audience.

They looked adoringly at each other, leaned in, and kissed for all of Konoha to see.

Things will always turn out good, no matter how bad things look from the start, if you are meant to be together. Even if jealousy kicks in.

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A/N: A happy ending! Sorry if it sounds rushed! Now, if you think it's the end, you're wrong. I've got an epilogue and a few stories coming up soon!

Also, now I can tell you the answer to that question –

Q : Why did they fake their kisses?

A : Because I didn't want Neji and Tenten to have their first kisses with someone they didn't truly love!

Also, thank you for all those reviewers out there, I'll put you all in the last chapter.

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