He was just putting the finishing touches on the present, wrapping ribbon with a bell strung on it around the box, when he heard a high pitched squeal.
"Neji! Neji, Neji, Neji, Neji!" Tenten screamed as she ran out of her bedroom and into the living room where her boyfriend sat on the couch wrapping presents. Neji had no idea what could be so important as Tenten plopped herself cross legged down on the floor in front of him and stared up eagerly. He raised an eyebrow,
"What is it?" he asked, setting aside the gift and looking at Tenten. Her amber eyes were sparkling, her face full of excitement.
"I finally did it!" she yelled, jumping up and down on her bottom slightly. Neji was even more confused now. He couldn't possibly imagine what she could have accomplished in the ten minutes she had been gone in her room that could be ever so important.
"Did what, Tenten?" He sat back, crossing his arms over his chest. Tenten stood up.
"Come and see, come and see!" she said. She reached forward and grabbed his hand in hers as he reluctantly got up from the comfy spot on the couch. He let her lead him to the door to her bedroom.
"Now close your eyes. Do it!" Neji sighed exasperatedly and closed his eyes as Tenten opened the door and led him inside.
"Okay you can open your eyes now!"
Neji did. He looked around the room once, twice, not noticing anything that could have Tenten so pleased with herself. "I'm not sure I understand…" he said, looking at Tenten quizzically. She rolled her eyes at him and pointed at the bed.
"The present!"
Neji stepped up to the bed and stared at the gold, green and red bag that sat on top of the bed covers, white tissue paper sticking out of the top messily, though prettily. Neji shook his head, still confused. "I don't think I get it."
Tenten sighed heavily. "Honestly, do I have to spell everything out for you Neji. Can't you see? I wrapped a present!" she squealed again and stared at her creation. "Isn't it perfect?" she asked to no one in particular. Neji smiled. Now he understood. For years wrapping presents had been a battle for Tenten. Every birthday and Christmas she would try again and again to cover gifts in patterned wrapping paper but usually only succeeded in ripping, shredding, or taping the heck out of the items and Neji would end up doing it for her. Today marked the end of a mission Tenten had embarked on years ago and Neji was happy to share in her joy. She turned back to him, a wide grin on her face and held the bag up for him to see.
"Success!"