Author's Note: I didn't proofread, I'm being a lazy bum now. Exams are coming up and it's just stressful and whatnot. Sorry if it's not long enough, the next one's will be. Enjoy, the story is soon coming to an end. Also, this chapter is based on a song I've fallen in love with. It's called "Settle Down" by Kimbra, & I decided to incorporate it into the story. Feel free to listen to it. c:

Recap: "Ino, I need a favor..."

Tenten watched out of the window of her room as Neji walked out of the house and to his ride. He held a big suitcase that he threw into the car, and he never looked back at the house. She watched as the car drove away from the curb and took him to a destination she didn't know about. She stepped away from the window, placing her hand softly on her stomach. She looked around her small dark room. The sun going down didn't help with the life in the room.

My child shouldn't come up in this environment. She thought, leaving her room. She went down the hall and stopped in front of Neji's bedroom door. She grabbed the big knob and turned it, pushing the door opened and stepping in. She closed it behind her. There was an eerie feeling in it, like she knew she shouldn't be in there.

This is how married life will be...sharing a bed. She ran her hand over his satin sheets. His bed was a tad messy. She happily fixed it for him, smoothing out the sheets. She sat on the edge of the bed and laid back, smiling at the designs on the ceiling. They were hand crafted with mold. She closed her eyes and rubbed her stomach, smiling to herself. This child was the best thing that ever happened to her since she became a slave. No slave had a chance in life unless this happened, and eventhough she was told she was a gardener, she knew better. She was no fool, not even by a little. What she's seen in her days of being a slave really messed her up...she wouldn't let that happen to her...not at all.

She felt no guilt about what she was doing to Neji. Her mind was on her and only her. She was focused on higher statuses rather than other peoples feelings. Neji could've been any other man, to her. Her could've been an American and this situation would still work out this way. Bringing another human into it made her slightly guilty, but she knew being pregnant was the only way. Either they marry, and you have a high status, or they send you away, and you still get money...for the sake of their reputation.

There was a small soft spot in her heart for Neji, she wouldn't mind being with him; settling down. There seemed to be a mystery about him that she wanted to find out. It could be why he's so cold to her. Though she'd go through with the whole thing anyway, she didn't like the feeling of hate towards her. Him leaving was a shocker, she needed him to be around, witness her with-childness, maybe he'll have a change of heart. She knew, from being by the office door when he spoke to his father, the day before they slept together, that his mother had an abortion. This baby could be a substitute.

When she opened her eyes, she noticed it was darker outside. A couple of stars spread across the sky. There was one big star...the kind of star people wished upon. The kind of star she'd wished on when she was told she'd be put on sale the next day. That's when she got bought by Neji, and her life had got a bit better. She got up, walking to the window, and sitting in the comfortable chair next to it.

"Star so light, and star so bright, first star I see tonight...keep him by my side." She said softly, smiling at the star. It didn't fail her the first time, maybe it'd work again.

"Gregory!" A voice outside the door said.

"Ma'am..." Gregory answered.

"Have you seen young Master Hyuga?" The voice asked. Tenten recognized the voice as Mary's.

"Yes ma'am, it slipped my mind, but he did tell me to tell you that he was going to a friends by the name of Ino...Yamanaka, I'm sure that's it." He said.

"Oh, thank you." She sound relieved. Tenten took her eyes away from the door.

Ino Yamanaka...that's a girl. Why would Neji be going to another girls house? She thought, looking back at the sky. She sighed and went back over to Neji's bed, pulling the sheets back, laying down. She pulled the covers close to her and closed her eyes. It was going to be a long day tomorrow.

Tenten walked to the black car and got into the back. She buried her hands in her pockets and looked out of the window. The car pulled off of the curd and took her halfway across town to a nice sized house in a peaceful neighborhood. She looked at it for a while. The curtain to a top room opened, and a blonde looked out at the car sitting in front of her home. Then the black haired boy appeared next to her and looked at the car. They locked eyes, and the black haired boy dissapeared away from the window.

"Drive." She said sternly. When they pulled away from the house, the black haired boy ran outside. It was too late. They were gone.

Tenten sat on Neji's bed, rubbing his stomach. It only poked out a tiny bit, but it was enough for her. She didn't know, or think about, what would happen when Neji came back home...if Neji comes back home. That made her cringe though. He wasn't just going to abandon her, was he? He couldn't, she had his child. She had a way to make him come home, to do anything really. Her head was getting all dishoveled again.

"Don't stress over this..." She mumbled, her body really tired. She laid down and closed her eyes. Her mind cleared as she drifted into a sleep.

She reopened her eyes, and felt an intense pain in her stomach. She groaned and put her hand on it, feeling a wet, warm substance cover it. She sat up, looking down at the bloody mess. Her eyes got wider as she watched the blood flow from her stomach. She cried out for help, but her voice cracked. She panted and looked to her side to see a smiling Neji laying there, blood on his face. He looked up at her.

"I see you made a mess." He chuckled. She cried out for help again, but Neji sat up and covered her mouth. "Shhh..." He smirked, bringing the bloody knife from under the sheets. He put it back to her stomach slowly, dragging it across the bloody mess. He looked intruged by the disfigurement. "Poor baby..." He said to himself, slowly pushing the knife back into her stomach. She screamed into his hand, hurting her dry throat. Tear fell down the veins of his pale hands. He clenched his hand harder on her face, smiling at her. Her eyes locked with his. "Are you okay?" He asked. She closed her eyes tight, letting it be over. "Don't let it be over so soon..." He whispered in her ear. "I want you to stay with me."

She slowly opened her eyes, seeing Neji's hand in the air, the blood dripping from the knife. He quickly brought his arm down, the knife aiming for her stomach.

"NO!" A terrified scream exited Tenten's mouth. Her eyes shot open, looking around the room. They locked on the figure in front of her, Neji. He stared at her with a slightly confused look. She panted, feeling her stomach, still terrified from the surreal dream.

"Are you okay?" Neji asked in a soft voice. His suitcase was next to his feet. She looked at him and nodded.

"It was a bad dream...what are you doing here?" She asked, still out of breath.

"It's my house. I was to watch over it. I've decided to come back...for the baby...for you...for us." He said. Her mouth dropped, but then she quickly closed it.

"Neji, are you serious?" She asked. Neji nodded, and went to the bed, sitting in front of her, gazing into her eyes.

"I've decided to grow up...leaving you is very immature. I'm going to do the right thing for this family." He said.

"So...it's for you family...?" She said to herself.

"Not just my family...our family." He grabbed her shaking hand, intertwining their fingers together. "Tenten...will you marry me?" He asked. Tenten's eyes went wide in shock. She slowly nodded.

"Yeah, yes!" She studdered. Neji took a long look at her before lightly kissing her lips. She relaxed into the kiss. He pulled away.

"You don't worry about anything anymore...I don't want you stressing and hurting the baby, relax. Go back to bed." He said. Tenten slowly nodded, laying back down. She was surprised, her heart was racing extremely fast. This can't be a dream. She looked back up to see him looking out of the window from the same spot he was in. She closed her eyes back tight.

This can't be a dream.

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