Drabble 1: Warmth

Note: There is an alternate arrangement of the drabbles, via timeline, which you may prefer: Play, Embarassment, Warmth, Resuscitation, Tittle tattle, Snowprints, Passion, Dinner, Human, (then lastly) Blood.


Neji sneezed.

Tenten looked up in surprise from the weapons she is studying, unsure of her hearing. But she noticed that her mission partner is paler than usual, his exposed fingernails already turning purple. Without a word, she took off her woolen mittens and handed them to him.

"I need my hands bare anyway to further examine these lovely things," she said, trying not to wince as the freezing air enveloped her hands.

When the purchase is finally made, Tenten yelped in surprise from a sudden warmth. Neji had stuffed her hand in his coat pocket together with his, their free hands snug and cozy in her matching mittens.


Disclaimer: Author does not own Naruto and the idea in this particular drabble is from K-ON!. I just thought it too cute to pass up for NejiTen so please forgive the lack of originality.