Words could not describe the foul mood he was in this morning. Neji pushed his eggs around, glaring at his plate

Breakfast was just him and Hanabi. The young girl had taken to a silence when he started muttering curses at Aki for his tea being lukewarm. She knew it was best to just let him be when he was annoyed. Not that he was annoyed. He was just mildly irritated. His uncle was not joining them either, something about business that needed attending.

He'd probably went to go send Tenten a bouquet of fire lilies.

He remembered the unsettling feeling when he came out to see his Uncle put the delicate flower on Tenten's hair.

Tucked in one of her buns, the red lily reflected embers across her big brown eyes in the evening light. He had to suck in a breath. Then he remembered who was close enough to put the stupid flower in her hair. He was practically seething when he dragged her away from the man.

What was his uncle even thinking? Was he trying to get Neji jealous? Not that he was, of course. Okay, maybe a little bit.

It was his teammate for fuck sakes! They went through a warfront together. Best friend didn't due her justice. She was far more important.

And his uncle! He was and old man! Was he trying to court her? It just didn't make any sense.

"Neji"

It didn't help that Tenten was quiet when he walked her home. She was dazed and sleepy. She yawned so much, it was a wonder he didn't have to carry her to bed. A bed where she would be sprawled out on, with her hair down and- what nope! He was not a pervert. He took a deep breath in.

"Neji"

Tenten is a well-respected ninja. He did not need to entertain any dishonourable thoughts. Especially ones that involve her silky skin that had constellations of little freckles all over, her deep brown eyes that knew him like the back of her hand, or the way sweat would run down her neck and then down to the valley of her-ack.

He slammed his head down onto the table. Why did she have to be so naturally hot!

"Dude…"

"What." He blubbered out, his head still on the table.

A bit of shuffling and then his head was lifted roughly up to be eye level with Hanabi. His little cousin gave him a look of exasperation.

"First of all, you're scaring away all of the servants with your mood swings. Is it like, your time of the month?" He shook away her small hands. A frown tugged at his lips. He forgot how annoying pre-teens were.

"I am not -"

"Secondly, what is going on with you? You're acting like a crazy lovesick fool. Is Hinata contagious or something?" She flicked his nose. Well she couldn't flick his forehead now could she?

"Don't give me that look, mister." He relaxed his affronted expression as he rubbed his nose.

"I am no lovesick fool and I have certainly not been acting like Lady Hinata." How rude. He could control his emotions better than Hinata could. He was definitely not blushing at Tenten every second.

"Please, she pokes her fingers and blushes and you apparently try to murder everything in your path. Maybe different actions, but totally the same reasons." She said a matter of fact.

"I am not in love with Naruto." He rolled his eyes.

"That's actually debateable, but that's not who I meant." She said with a wicked gleam.

Oh.

Wow. Did Hanabi think he was in love with her just like Sasuke did? Or did she thought of them as an OTP like Naruto. Wait- what did she say about him and Naruto. She frowned at the devilish girl in front of him. He would poke out both his eyes before he became Hinata's love rival.

He glared daggers at her.

"I am not in love with Tenten." The sharp tone could cut a tree.

She didn't even look fazed. If anything her grin got more deadly. He was instantly reminded of her father.

"I never mention Tenten did I?" He swallowed hard.

Cat got the canary.

"Now you can hide it as much as you want and you can keep letting people think it's Tenten with the crush. But do you really think she won't find out about you?" She narrowed her colourless eyes at him.

"I mean how do you know for sure that she doesn't even know now?" She whispered tauntingly.

Neji took in a harsh breath. She couldn't know. It would ruin everything.

Hanabi raised herself up slowly. Her malicious expression turning innocent in seconds.

"And as a loving hint from your cutest cousin," She tossed her hair over her shoulder. He was still reeling from her earlier comments. Kami this girl. How was she related to the angel like Hinata?

She stopped next to his ear.

"Father has a list of all the Hyuga suitors that want to marry Tenten. Now knowing father he wouldn't manipulate her into any marriage contracts. Or would he?" His chest felt as if someone threw a steel ball at it.

Hanabi backed away with a childlike expression.

"Anyways, later Neji-nii!" And off she skipped away with a Cheshire smile.

Leaving the storm she started, behind her.

Authors note: Forgive me, I have an awful case of writers block on this story and a whole lot of things have been happening it's been stressful for me personally, so I know this chapter is way overdue. I actually wrote this chapter right after the last one and was going to add another nejiten scene but I cannot seem to figure how I want Neji to approach this. I never read author notes but if you're still reading thanks and I really appreciate the reviews, they always make my day and helps me envision more ideas. Let me know what you guys think of the development. Hope you have a non shitty day. ~Sunflowergirl