Alright, so here's what's happening, this fic has one, maybe two chapters left, i'm wanting to finish it up because, as i've said, i'm working on something i'm going to get published, and then when i'm done with that, i've been challenged to write a star wars/star trek crossover. and then i gotta figure out what to do with my other three fics. so yeah... i got alotta shit to do...

Anyway, R&R and enjoy this one!

Ino's sleeping now. It's just after sunrise. She fell asleep in the bed we're in, and I'm just laying here, watching her. She isn't breathing, but then again, I guess vampires don't have to breathe. I touch my fingertips to her face, and retract them instantly, she's as cold as ice.

I myself haven't gotten any sleep. How can I with all of this going on. I mean, last night, I had sex with a vampire, and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. You'd expect vampires to be rough, but… she was gentle. Loving even. I touch my fingers to my lips. Her kisses were sweet, and soft. On the few occasions I kissed men (Neji included) they were always wet, sloppy, and invasive. Unpleasant would be the word to describe it.

I sit up, careful not to disturb her. Even though I'm pretty sure a train wouldn't wake her up. I pull the covers off of myself and get out of the bed. The room we're in is well furnished, and judging from all of the plywood on the windows, Ino's in here often.

It reeks of sex, and the odor makes me scrunch my nose. I look around, and my eyes fall on a picture frame on the vanity. I walk over and pick it up. I can't see it very well in the darkness, so I walk over to one of the cracks in the plywood, and hold the photo to the light.

I gasp, and nearly let go of it. It…It's me. There's a neutral look on the face, and the hair is styled different, but it looks exactly like me. "This must be her." I breathe out. I see the pendant around her neck, and touch the one around mine. This is who Ino was crying over. The picture is a painting, so it must be really old.

I glance back to Ino, wondering how much she really did love this woman, and what she must've felt all these years.

I replace the photo on the vanity and walk over to the dresser, needing something to wear back down to the room that I left my clothes in. I open it and start to sift through the clothes. Everything in there is either black or dark grey. I pick out a black button-up blouse. I pull it on and button it up, it extends just below my ass.

I walk over and grab my panties and pull them on. There's a knot in my stomach as I look back at Ino's lifeless form. What'll happen if I go home? Will she be come after me? Will she think I deserted her? And what about Neji? He's probably pissed about me missing work.

I shake my head and start to walk out of the room, stopping off at the bed. I lean down, and place a small kiss on Ino's forehead. I leave the room and walk down the stairs, and another set, and continue along until I find the room. I keep getting the feeling that I'm being watched as I walk, but each time I turn around, there's no one there.

I walk into the room, and my clothes are exactly where I left them. I dress myself as well as I can. I turn and catch my reflection in the mirror. I see the bite marks on my neck. What's going to happen to me? Am I going to become like her? Am I going to die?

I go back outside the hotel, the sun stinging my eyes. The crisp morning air is nice and cool as I climb into my car and start the engine. I sit there for awhile, not doing anything. My purse sits in the passenger seat, I reach into it and pull out my cell phone. I have 14 new messages, and twice as many calls.

I dial voicemail, and Neji's voice comes out. It's all from last night, and it's all the same. Y'know, 'Where are you?' 'Why haven't you come into work?' and the like. The last one is from this morning, saying that he's at my apartment, and he wants to see me as soon as possible. I really don't want to see him right now, I've still got some joy left from last night. I sigh.

Well, I may not want to, but I'll have to face him sooner or later. I switch the car into drive and start to head home. My mind keeps thinking of what Ino's going to do now that she's in love with me. I've seen the movies, she'll probably hypnotize me, or change me or whatever, and make me her slave or something.

I shudder at the thought of being someone's love toy. Even if last night was good, I don't think I could handle it. Although, being married to someone like Neji probably won't be any better.

My weariness starts to kick in as I pull into the parking lot. There's a limo there, the back door opens as I approach and Neji steps out. I groan as I park and step out. He comes up to me instantly, "Where have you been? Are you alright?" He grabs my shoulders as he speaks, "Fine" I say, "I just need some sleep." I brush past him and into the building, him on my heels. "Look, I don't think you should be alone from now on. I know you think I'm crazy… would you look at me when I'm talking to you?" He grabbed my arm and turned me to face him,

"I know you think I'm crazy, but there is something after you. That's evidence." He pointed at my neck, "And where were you last night?"

"Nowhere." I say, "Tenten, you disappeared for an entire night, people don't just do that. Now I am you future husband, and I order you to tell me where you were!"

"Order me?" I wriggle out of his grip, "Look," I poke him in the chest, "You aren't my husband yet, and even if you were, I don't have to tell you what I do with my time." I shout at him, his face starting to contort, "Now if you'll excuse me, I've had a long night, and I need a shower and a nap."

I turn and leave. I feel his glare upon me as I continue up to my apartment. He obviously doesn't like to be talked to like that, but I don't care right now. I open my apartment door and lock it behind me, before going into the bathroom and undressing. I turn on the shower and step into the steaming stream.

The water feels so good. I can feel all of the crusted sweat and fluids wash off of me. I grab the soap and shampoo and finish washing before turning off the water and stepping out. I grab a towel and dry off my hair before wrapping it around me and leaving the bathroom.

I walk into my bedroom and don't even bother to put on my pajamas, I just throw my towel into the hamper and crawl under the covers. I pass out instantly.

xxxxx

I wake up sometime later. The room is dim, it must be close to sundown. I sit up slowly, and the first thing I notice is that there's a pungent odor in the air, and that Neji's in the room. I grab the covers and cover my bare chest, "What the fuck are you doing in here?!" I shout at him, "Protecting you." He says, "And I don't think you need to worry about me seeing you, after all, we are going to be married soon."

"Get out of here!" I throw a pillow at him, it misses by a mile. He stands up and straightens his suit jacket, "Fine, I'll wait for you in the living room." I glare at him as he leaves. How dare he come in here while I'm sleeping. And how'd he even get into my apartment?

I look around for the source of the terrible odor, there're a bunch of plants around the room, and something hanging over the windows, my bed frame, and my neck. I pick it up and sniff it, "Garlic?" I climb out of my bed and take it off. That guy is fucking insane. I chuck it to the other side of the room.

I quickly dress myself in a tanktop and sweats, before going out to find Neji sitting on the couch, fingering through a magazine, "What the fuck?" I ask, not caring about his 'don't you dare cross me' policy.

He looks up at me, "Hmm?"

"Garlic? You put garlic in my room? And how the hell did you even get in here?!"

"Your mother gave me a key when you bought it."

I blink at him, "And yes, garlic, it'll ward off the vampire. It may make you uncomfortable, but it's for your own good. Now you'd best return to your bed, you're still under its curse."

I blink at him again, and hold up my hands as I turn away, "I need coffee." I say and walk into the small kitchen, where the automatic pot has already finished brewing. I pour myself a cup, and offer one to Neji, just out of habit. I start to sip the sitter liquid, needing the cafine to put up with Neji.

It's going to be a long night.

xxxxx

I crack my eyes open as the sun sets, and feel around for my new love. The bed is empty. "Tenten?" I sit up and look around the room, there's no one here. "Tenten?" I say a little louder. Did she leave? Did something happen to her?

I climb out of the bed and throw open the door, "Sakura!" I shout, and within a moment, Haruno comes running down the hall, "Yes, Mistress?"

"Where's Tenten?"

"I think she went home." She looks thoughtful, "What? When?"

"I dunno," She shrugs, "Must've been sometime this morning."

I go back into my room and dress quickly, Haruno shouting something about having to go to the funeral home for something, I'm not paying attention. I run outside, there's a hooker passing in front of the hotel. I'm still running at full speed, and I grab her, and pull her up to a roof top, where I quickly feed on her.

I flew across the rooftops, finally landing outside of her apartment window. She's in there with Hyuuga, and they're having an argument it looks like. It's getting pretty heated. He grabs her arm and starts to drag her into the bedroom. He better not be doing what I think he's doing. I leap down and run into the building, and knock on the door.

"I've gotta get the door." She shouts, and after a second the door opens. She gasps when she sees me, "Hey there." I say, in my sweetest voice.

"What are you doing here?" she hisses, "Neji-kun's here, if he finds out that you're…"

"Who is it?" Hyuuga comes out, "Yamanaka-san? What're you doing here?"

"Oh, you know," I say as I mosey past, "Just visiting. After all, Tenten and I had so much fun last night, and I never got to thank her."

There's an odor of garlic in here. Hyuuga probably brought it by. Moron. I swear, if he has a cross, I'm going to laugh my ass off at him.

"So she was with you last night?" he asks, eyeing her suspiciously, "Yup." I say as I fall back onto the couch. "We just did girl stuff, y'know. We danced, made out a little," Tenten's face drains, "Then we made love to each other."

Hyuuga does a double take, "What?" he asks sternly as I stand back up, "I made your fiancée a woman." I say as I go up behind Tenten and wrap my arms around her neck. She's stiff as a board. Hyuuga glares at us, rage in his eyes. He starts to pace a little, "I'm sure you've seen my… handiwork." I say as I stroke her neck.

He turns to us, shock on his face. Tenten stiffens more, if that's possible, "Wh-What?"

I smile wikedly at him, showing my sharpened teeth, "She's mine, Hyuuga." I say, my face serious, "Now, and forever."

Ok, there it is, hope you enjoyed! review! toodles!