They sat in opposite corners of the cabin, neither one speaking or even looking at the other.
It had been something silly and unimportant really. He had something that had irritated her, she had retaliated, and before either of them knew it they were arguing, each one accusing the other of doing or saying something that they hadn't.
The noise had attracted the nearby enemy ninja and they had engaged the couple, but because of the argument their timing was sloppy and the battle lasted much longer than it should have despite their normally flawless combinations. This, of course, had only served to irritate them even more and when the battle had ended they both simply walked on in silence, determined to still finish their mission. It was Neji who had broken the silence, explaining that the combination of the dark grey clouds ahead and their mountain terrain was evident of a coming blizzard and suggested they find shelter. The convenient cabin was nestled at the foot of the mountain and when the winds started it should have been a cozy and romantic stop for any pair of lovers.
But they simply sat in silence.
Tenten glanced up, staring at her boyfriend through her bangs. She was fuming. I can't believe he was so inconsiderate! she thought to herself. Truth be told she couldn't even remember what it was they had fought about anymore, only that he had infuriated her in a way only he could. He always thinks he's right, no matter what, I'm always the first one to apologize. Well not today. He's going to have to come to me this time. She shivered and wrapped her blanket tighter around her. The cabin was not properly insulated and the frigid wind howling outside was finding its way in through cracks and gaps, chilling the small building; the small fire in the fireplace did little to warm her when it was so far away.
Neji looked up at her then, his stare colder than the weather outside, but it was his lavender eyes that held her attention; they were full of remorse. Tenten refused to give in and "hmphed", looking away.
She bit her lip. The billowing snow outside matched the flurry of emotions she felt at the moment. She felt angry, hurt, sad…but the more the wind blew, the more the negative emotions ebbed. She shivered again, goose bumps forming on her arms, as the storm blew hard against the cabin suddenly, shaking the windows. A few minutes later the wind died down to a soft whistle, and with it Tenten's inner storm as well. It was, after all, the holiday season, and with Christmas only eight days away was it really worth it to stay mad for so long? Wasn't the point of the holiday to show the ones you cared for the love you felt for them?
Swallowing her pride Tenten stood up and walked over to Neji, his back turned to her. She kneeled behind him and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, feeling him stiffen in response. She kissed him lightly on the head and whispered in his ear. He relaxed and turned, enveloping her in his chest as she cried quietly. Together the two of them sat in front of the fire, waiting the storm out.
"I love you and I'm sorry…."