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Chapter 2

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Neji

Ok. She's proven she's a weapons' mistress, now I want her to remove these damn shuriken. I'm pinned up against a tree with my sleeves nailed by no less than five shuriken and she even got my legs.

It's humiliating and it sucks.

Plus, Tenten managed to find my blind spot.

She didn't know it at first, she thought she'd gotten lucky, but when she saw the horrified look on my face, did my best to mask it but couldn't quite get it right, this evil smile spread across her face and she really nailed those weapons into my clothes. Dammit, I'm going to have holes in my robes. I wish she wasn't so observant. Tenten's probably the first person to find my blind spot and it irks me, not even my 'rivals' have found it yet and this chit of a girl comes and discovers it in ten minutes, maybe less.

Once again: It's humiliating.

And she doesn't even have a bloodline limit.

Tenten smirks as she comes towards me, sashaying and taking her sweet time while our teammate and teacher watch with avid interest.

"Having fun?" she asks coyly, brown eyes sparkling with amusement.

I try pulling free but my only reward is the sound of my robes, the material tearing.

"Hn."

"Oh, Neji, don't be like that!"

Tenten pokes my chest and I want to Jyuuken her to hell.

I growl deep in the back of my throat and it makes her smile wider.

Lee comes bounding up, smiling while tears run freely down his face, and envelopes Tenten in a giant hug. She starts letting out mock screams and laughs as she's lifted off the ground and spun around in a circle. Gai starts hugging them both when Lee slows down and sheds a few tears himself.

I am really annoyed now.

"Tenten! Beautiful flower of our team, that was wonderful!" Gai exclaims, giving her two thumbs up. "So much youth went into that attack that I was overwhelmed by it!"

I'm not sure he was overwhelmed by youth.

I bet it was stupidity.

"Tenten!" Lee clenches his right hand into a fist and thrusts it into the air. "We must celebrate your victory over Hyuuga Neji! What do you wish to do?"

She frowns, deep in thought, and then shrugs. "I'm tired. I just want to go home. You guys go do something fun instead."

Gai smiles and yells, "Lee!"

"Yes, Gai-sensei." Lee answers automatically while saluting him.

"We shall run 500 laps around Konoha so that we will be bursting with youth tomorrow! After a long run and a huge workout we will sleep soundly and wake up refreshed with youthfulness!"

"Yes, Gai-sensei!"

He actually looks pretty enthusiastic about running 500 laps around Konoha.

Weirdo.

They run off and Tenten and I are left.

"Care to remove these shuriken?" I ask, sarcasm evident.

"I don't know," she turns around and asks innocently, "care to stop being an ass?"

Ok, that was uncalled for.

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Tenten

I grudgingly remove my weapons, pulling them out roughly so that they rip hole into his once perfect and immaculate white robes. There's a particularly large hole where I 'accidentally' sliced it.

Oops!

He gives me a nasty look and I smirk in return.

"Well," I say, "if you want to avoid this again then don't let me get y—"

Neji's hand comes out of no where and it's over my mouth. I can't make a sound and his eyes glare down into my own. God, they are gorgeous eyes . . . Too bad their owner is a complete moron.

"Don't ever mention that," he hisses. "Do you understand?"

I'm angry, so I bite his hand. Hard.

He lets go quickly and I push him away from me.

"Don't ever touch me." I say. "We may be engaged but we're not married yet, so keep your hands to yourself."

"If you think I'd ever want you that way," Neji replies dryly, "you are sadly mistaken."

Oh no he did not.

I turn around sharply and walk away with my head held high.

Just you wait, Hyuuga Neji.

You're going to regret saying that to me.

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The day I came back to my apartment after the first meeting with Hyuuga Hiashi, about two weeks ago, I found a white bird perched on my windowsill. It was really weird because I've never seen it before. I opened the window and it flew inside, immediately perching on shoulder, then flying around until it finally landed on the living room sofa.

I shook my head and went into my bedroom to change into some loose clothes; a giant t-shirt and a pair of shorts.

When I turned my pants upside down a note fell out of the side pocket.

Intrigued, I picked it up.

When I opened it I was surprised.

Tenten,

You don't know me, I know that, but I'd like for you write me back after you finish reading this.

I bet you're wondering why you should read this at all.

It must be frustrating being known as the Hyuuga Bride instead of the Weapons' Mistress around Konoha now . . .

You got that right.

And I can imagine that you are wary about marrying Hyuuga Neji. It's understandable. I know exactly how you feel since I'm also stuck in an arranged marriage . . .

Whoa. I do a double take on those last words. This guy is in an arranged marriage too?! Oh my god . . . I'm not the only sucker in this village after all!

My family and the Hokage wish for me to marry a girl I've never met before and the prospect seems . . . Daunting.

If you decide not to write back I understand.

Just send the bird back with a blank piece of paper.

-Anonymous

I knew right then that it was the guy who helped me in Konoha. Poor guy, stuck in an arranged marriage . . . And he was so hot!

I wrote back immediately and my words might've been a little . . . Snappish?

Anonymous,

First, thank you for reminding me that I will be marrying Hyuuga Neji. Really great for a letter header, don't you think? If you can't tell, that's sarcasm. And yes, you're right, it is frustrating being known as the Hyuuga Bride. It's annoying as hell.

How do you know who I am? Are you a stalker? You looked young enough on the street but . . . Looks can be deceiving. I'm assuming you're a shinobi, but feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I don't want to make an ass of myself, but it might be a little late to worry now that I'm writing back to a complete stranger.

Answer me back.

-Tenten

Today the bird was back and tied on its leg was a small folded piece of paper.

The bird flew onto my shoulder and waited patiently while I untied the string around its leg and got the letter. I walked into my kitchen and filled a small shallow dish with fresh water and set a slice of bread out on the counter for it to eat. It looked pretty happy and began nibbling at the offering instantly.

Tenten,

No, I am not a stalker, you just assume the worst don't you, and yes, I am a shinobi.

I know who you are from the people of the village. You're very popular, in case you haven't noticed. They praise you very highly for your accuracy and prowess. I was actually a bit surprised. I've also heard about you from Hokage-sama, she says you're an exceptional kunoichi.

We won't be complete strangers for long if we keep corresponding this way.

Send your reply back with the bird.

-Anonymous

He's a smart ass.

Strangely, I like it.

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Anonymous,

I don't know whether to be appreciative or insulted by your 'surprise'.

I don't usually assume the worst, it's just that this letter thing is weird is all.

The Hokage says I'm an exceptional kunoichi?

What does she say about you?

Oh, and care to tell me your name?

-Tenten

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