Chapter 6

Neji and Tenten were sitting down in Hiashi's office when Hiashi said, "Tenten, Neji. Jiraiya wants to become close with us before we close a deal so there will be a dinner tomorrow night. After that, the deal is closed. Tenten, if you wish you and Ayame may return home. Neji, if you wish, Tenten can stay here. Neji, I must speak with you alone. Tenten, you are dismissed."

Tenten nodded and walked out.

"Hiashi-sama. What did you have to say?" Neji asked.

"Neji. The question I am going to ask you is very serious. Are you in love with Tenten?" Hiashi asked.

"I-I-I" Neji started and Hiashi silenced him, "You stuttered. You are in love with Tenten," he placed an amount of money on the desk and said, "Go get her a nice engagement ring will you?"
Neji nodded and took the money off the desk before going to the jewelry store.

Ayame looked to see Tenten give her a note. "Give this to Tou-san as soon as possible. Okay?"

Ayame nodded.
Tenten looked at the sky. She hoped Neji would ask.

The minute Neji walked in the house, Tenten seemed to think Ayame gave him the note.

"Afternoon, Tenten." He said.

She got quiet. Did he see the note? Would he ask?

He was staring at her intently. Suddenly she looked away as Neji took her head and tilted it to his, leaning in, slowly.

Oh my god. He was going to kiss her. An inch from her lips, Neji lingered.

Suddenly a voice rang out among the Hyuuga House. "Tou-san! Kaa-san!"
Neji let go of her head and backed away as they headed to Ayame.

Neji and Tenten were both holding an edge of the picture Ayame drew. At the top was 'My Family' and then stick-figures of the 3 of them, with Tou-san under Neji, Kaa-san under Tenten, and me under Ayame.

Tears flooded to Tenten's eyes, "It's beautiful, Ayame!"

Neji stood there, watching the tears of joy run down her face. He wasn't going to lose her. But when could he pop the question?

Of course, it wasn't long until Neji had noticed all but some of Tenten's and Ayame's things packed. "Are you… leaving?" he had asked Tenten, a hint of sorrow in his voice.

Tenten simply nodded at him as both their hearts began to break

During the dinner that night with Jiraiya and Hiashi, Tenten barely talked at all, simply glaring into space.

Neji sat there with a confused look on his face. Why was she leaving?

Why was she so distant?
Neji sat there, a sad look on his face as he thought to himself, 'Tenten… what did I do?'

It didnt have enough conflict for a chapter story in my opinion so... i put in some conflict. please review!