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Chapter 5: Preparation for the winter!
Tenten POV
"It's WINTAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" Ino shrieked, her breath freezing as she spoke.
"Shut up, Ino-pig. People are staring." Sakura muttered as we made our way to the shopping center's fashion corner.
We were at a shopping center, shopping for things to bring for the trip.
Ino brought so many things she made Sakura and us hold them.
"What's wrong, Tenten-san?" Hinata asked, looking concerned.
"Ah?" I was found zoning out.. "Oh it's nothing, nothing at all! Just that I don't have enough money to buy my winter clothes.."
Hinata looked thoughtful for a second, and then without hesitation, "I could always pay for you, Tenten. Take it as if it's a gift from me." And she smiled her signature cutest-smile-in-the-world-which-will-make-all-the-boys-go-crazy-over-her.
My eyes bulged. "Really?! Thanks so much! I'm really going to start a Hinata fan club! Vote you as the most freakingly nice person in da universe!!"
People were literally staring.
I sweatdropped. "Nothing's wrong people! Continue shopping! Ahahahaha.."
moments later...
They finally stopped thinking we are lunatics.
Ino and Sakura finally picked out clothes for themselves. Gulp. Now it's time for Hinata and..
"Tenten!!" They presented me with a set of clothing. "Must I..?"
"Yes." Immediately.
I looked at Hinata for her advice.
"I think it looks pretty on you." Hinata gave her signature smile again.
I was lured.. "Fine.. for the sake of Hinata.."
"And Neji!" Ino pipped in.
Hinata stiffened but relaxed quickly. "Whatever." I muttered.
After 5 minutes..
"You look wonderful!"
".. I do not."
"We'll take it!"
"I-I'll pay now.."
"I love you Hinata!"
(AN: Not going to reveal the clothes yet )
At a different location but at the same time..
In Neji's and Lee's room
"So you all agreed to go?" Naruto was so excited he was bouncing in his chair.
"If the flower of youth Sakura-san is going, so am I!" Lee gave a nice-guy pose.
"Is Sakura that nice?" Sasuke chuckled and shook his head. "Anyway, Hyuuga. You going?"
"Of course." Damn, I must have sound too eager! "I mean, why shouldn't I."
"Nara, careful to not be whacked to death by the Suna brothers. Since you are with Temari now." Sasuke muttered.
"What? Who told you guys – fine, you were spying on me. Bothersome people." Shikamaru yawned and lean back on his chair to take a nap (again).
Silence. Yes, that's how the boys are. (AN: in my class too )
"Oy, Neji, Neji! Heard that you are quiet close with Tenten-neesan, eh?" Naruto glared at me suspiciously, a smirk plastered on his face. "Desho ne, Lee?" (AN: Trans: Right, Lee? Arghh I can't resist writing japanese words T.T sorry!)
"Yea! They're always eating together or studying together, leaving me alone.." Lee cried, dramatic tears falling out from his eyes.
"Don't jump to conclusions, Naruto, Lee. Who said that we didn't include you in our revisions and lunch?" I protested. "And she is also only my good f-friend." Kami-sama, why must I stutter at the "friend" word? Now they think I have a guilt-filled voice.
Don't deny, Neji! You like her! Just admit it!
Shut up, inner self. You don't know me. Even though you are me.
Aww, that's hurtful. Anyway, I'll make you confess during the trip or my name's not Neji's Inner Self!
"Earth to Neji Earth to Neji" Kiba shouted into my ear. I jumped. "W-what do you think you are doing?!"
"Well, you were zoning out, so I thought I would wake you up. You looked like you were thinking about.."
All the guys either yawned, shouted or muttered: "Tenten."
Huh? Does my face really have words printed on it? Darn you, inner self.
Hey, how dare you!
I ignored it. "Yea, as if."
They shot me suspicious looks before starting to leave the room. Wait, it's morning already?
"Neji-sama." I turned around.
There stood a very serious-looking Lee. His eyes held a dim glow in it and held the expression of.. evil..
flash back
"Neji. I would like you to meet our newest member who will help you in the mission to get the Crystal Orb." I looked up.
"Rock Lee."
(AN: And Neji will be like all looking up like how Sakura looked up at Sasuke in the Naruto shippunden episode 1 with utter shock? Kinda like that.)
I could feel the shiver down my spine. I could not believe my eyes.
"But of course, I brain-washed him. You can see the seal on his ankle. And also, you should know him."
Don't know him? Then I would know no one else.
"There was info about him being in your school."
He's in my class, stupid.
"He's going to work with you, so get along with him."
I already DO. I could feel the anger within me, but I know better than to start bashing the boss up. My head bowed with no respect but rage and regret, "Yes."
flashback ends
And so now Lee's brainwashed. I can bet that he is struggling to fight back the seal right now. His ankle was swollen with blisters and he must have cringed in pain every time he fought back. He's acting as if he was the normal "youthful" Lee. It was just not the same for me.
That guy should have chose some other guy than him. He just don't have enough brains to think. That's one of the reasons I hate him. He's the cause of my misery..
"Neji?" I jerked straight. Who could it be at this late time? "You alright?"
Idiot. Who else other than Tenten?
"When I came back I saw you sorta.. zoning out." Tenten looked at me with concern filled in her eyes. "Is something wrong? You know, you can tell me anything."
"Don't be ridiculous." Idiot, Neji! She obviously cares for you!
Shut up, inner self. Anyway, when did I have one?
"Earth to Neji..?"
Aw, come on. Don't be a worry-wart. Look, she's even -
Tenten's face was only a few inches away from my face. She blinked at me.
"W-what are you doing?" I asked shakily. Why is she making me so flustered..?
"Oh good." She stood back straight and smiled. On her face was a small tint of pink(AN: or red?). "If I do that and you don't even budge, some thing's seriously wrong with you."
".. Hn." Idiot! Is that all you can say?
I told you to shut up.
"Anyways, I'm going back to my room. See ya!" She waggled her fingers at me and skipped to her room.
She... I looked at her with amazement.
never fails to make me cheer up.
Tenten's POV
Eek I can't believe I did that!
I was back in my room, lying on my bed with the lights off. I was thinking about just now..
My head automatically moved by itself! It was great I made up a great excuse and he believed it. I also managed to suppress my blush.. I think.
Neji.. he has been zoning out nowadays, along with Lee. He always seems to have difficulty walking, but when I asked to look at his ankle for signs of injury, he refuses. And also, he keeps groaningwith agony, as if something was hurting him. (AN: for the pervs, excuse me, but isn't your imagination too big? My friends' are all pervs, btw. Poor me T.T) It was.. creepy. As if he was brainwashed.
Oh. It's quite a long time since I last wrote in my diary.
Dear diary,
Yes. I know it's weird talking to a diary through writing, but I'm sorry for not writing in you for such a long time.
I started writing about the things that happened, about Lee, my friends with their crushes and the Neji-obsessives.
I overheard them talking about going to a winter trip like ours.. I hope we don't meet. They were planning to invite Neji too. Hope he rejects them, unless he's not sensible enough.
Speaking of Neji..
Neji is.. well, a particularly nice guy once you got to know him. But, recently, he has been acting funny. I hope there is nothing wrong.. I really like him as my good friend. For some reason, he makes me feel like there are butterflies in my stomach.. he makes me blush and 'flustery'.
I thought some more. Suddenly, I blushed a crimson red madly and wrote in very small words.
I.. I think.. I like Hyuuga Neji.
W00ts Tenten finally confesses! To herself, that is. Aww I think the ending sucks!! T.T i'm a failure Y.Y anyways, hope ya enjoyed it! Please reviewwwww!! or I'll break ya limbs.
