Hey! This chapter may be a little long so sorry. It's Grad Ball Night, everyone! I'm going to do my best writing this chapter! So sorry if it's too long!

NOTE: One portion of this chapter is written under Neji's point of view. Look for the notification.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

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Chapter Ten:

"Graduation Ball"

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Karma.

There's good karma and there's bad karma.

This thing I'm experiencing is definitely bad karma.

My parents weren't home. Mom is getting a check-up and Dad's obviously at work. I was too lazy to cook or even reheat anything inside the fridge, so I was idiotically having 'junk meals', as Lee would say it.

I had Dad's donuts for breakfast. He'll freak, but hey, I don't care for now. I was craving for something sweet during lunch, so I made myself two glasses of root beer floats. That made me so damn gassy. For my afternoon snack, I snatched three slices of moist chocolate cake. And hours ago, I finished what was left of the Rocky Road ice cream.

Can you guys imagine how bloated I felt? I don't know why I do it.

Then, I was checking my gown out and found a part of the hem torn off. I had to work with a thread and needle, something I'm not born for. The stitching come out as absolutely awful, but it'll work. I hope no one will notice it, though.

To make things sure, I tried it on. Bad news: I can't breathe in it. Either Lee adjusted the waist or I instantly gained three inches on my waist with all the sugar I consumed. So, I guess I'll have to cope with it or attend the ball in another gown, something I don't have.

And I'm out of hair spray. I'll steal Mom's later.

I spent my time alone in my room the whole day. Technically, I was alone, so I had the right to do anything I want. So, I made my CD player loop-play the song 'Mr. Brightside' by The Killers. Honestly speaking, it's one of the few songs not under the soft pop category that Neji also likes.

I told myself I'd start primping up at three o'clock coz Lee will pick me up at six. But, really, I can't believe that this is happening already.

Grad Ball Night already? It's like those six days weren't six days. They seemed like… three? It's as if time passed by so quickly. Plus, who ever knew that I'd be going to the Ball without a date? And without a best friend? I can't face Neji tonight at the Ball. And I'll be seeing DemonFalcon, too.

If I think about it, days ago, I thought DemonFalcon would make an okay date. And now, I can't even get him as a date.

Earlier, he sent me an e-mail, though…

To: 1010kunoichi

From: DemonFalcon

Subject: Grad Ball Tonight

Yo Ten!

You're prolly excited bout tonight's ball eh? I know I am. Just wanted to tell ya a few things before the ball tonight. Cool with that, shawty?

Guess you're goin to the ball stag huh? Tsk tsk, but don't fuzz bout it, babe. It's not an issue worth getting worked up bout, gots me? Alrightie, since the ball's the first outdoor grad ball in twenty years, it'll be in the football field. Cmon, man, who thought of that crap?

Anyways, meet me at the bleachers. Ya know, the one near the lockers. Yeah, the bleachers that smells like two-year-old brownies. Everyone knows bout it so I assume ya do too. We'll meet there; I hope that's ok. You can't miss me. I'll be the one holding a bunch of daffodils.

I know how you look like, so I'll call to ya when I see ya, a'ight?

I gotta be real with ya, Ten. I'm disappointed in ya. In all those times when I gaves ya advice for snaggin a date for the Ball, do ya even consider the phrase I keep telling ya? I'm gonna repeat it: Prince Charming isn't that far.

What is wrong with yers? Cant ya understand a simple damn phrase? Well I ain't telling ya what it means. Find out fer yerself.

Will see ya at the Ball. Ciao.

And, by the way: PRINCE CHARMING IS STILL WAITING. IT'S NOT TOO LATE, TEN. NEVER TOO LATE.

--DF—

What is it with the guy and his 'helpful piece of advice'? Is he obsessed or something?

Right now, it's 3:15 and I just got inside the bathroom to wash my hair. It's a pretty boring task for me and I usually don't bother to do it. Yeah, I take a bath and shampoo my hair and all, but I don't pamper myself by conditioning it and all till now…

…Neji's usually the one who does this for me, but what can I do? He can't now, so I'm stuck to do it myself.

As I rested my head on the sink as I let the water cleanse my hair, I listened to the voice messages in my phone. There were a lot, for once. And not even one was a prank call or for my parents.

Three were from Lee, proclaiming how thrilled he is to have the Grad Ball finally tonight. He says he's going with his third cousin instead of his mother, after all. One was from Kankuro, surprisingly, telling me that if I needed a lift to school, just give him a call. One was from my Mom, saying she'll be home by 5:30. And…

… One's from Hanabi.

"Hey, Tenten. It's Hanabi. Heard your Grad Ball's tonight. I'll be passing by, I guess, to check the crappy thing out. I dunno about Neji, though. I shouldn't be telling you coz I'm uncertain about it, but I think Neji doesn't have plans of going to the ball.

It's just a hunch, though. No conclusions. I mean, as I look at him right now, it's like the Ball's the last thing he's thinking of. Okay, fine, so he's napping right now. Alright. But, really, Tenten, come by before going to the Ball to maybe slap some sense into him…

…Not literally slap, okay? Your slap the other day was enough.

Thanks, Tenten. Oh, and I saw your gown. Darling little thing. I'll see you at the Ball! I'm going with Konohamaru since, well, I'm the freshman representative of the Student Council, so I need to observe some things. Catch you later!'

To be honest, I hate my gown. It's just a simple, strapless, golden dress. And it hugs my body all over the place so it feels like snake skin against me. The material's kinda like satin or something. But what I really hate about it is the slit down my left side. Lee even made it higher and I freaked out. The pervy gay ass! But I guess I'll have to deal with it.

Holding my hair up with a towel, I stood from where I was and walked into my room. I wrapped the towel around my hair so it wouldn't drip as I dressed up. Oddly, it's already 4 o'clock. Did my hair really take that long to be washed? From what I know, Neji finishes doing so in less than fifteen minutes…

Well, Neji isn't here so… yeah, it'll be definitely different.

Looking back at myself at the mirror, I slipped into my gown and sucked my stomach in as I zipped it up. Up till now, I can't breathe properly in it. If I ever run out of air in the middle of the Ball, I'll blame root beer floats.

With a sigh, I gazed back at myself in the mirror. I checked the hem again and saw that it was a little visible and the slit still disturbed me. Having a slit that high made my legs chilly. It's like the air's blowing in. I am so sewing it by three inches… if I ever remember to after I put my make-up on.

I seated myself before my dresser, stared hard back at my reflection on the mirror and muttered, "Alright, let's get this done."

Then and there, I reached for my comb and started.

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An hour and a half later, I'm done.

Here I am, glaring back at the idiot in the mirror. I didn't look so primped up at all. I still had my hair in buns. All I did new to my hair was add a little glittering butterfly on my right hair bun. Looks cute, I guess. I put really light make-up on. I even look like I had none on.

Lee picked my accessories and shoes. So, I'm wearing golden flats and a locket-style necklace (Lee owns the necklace, so I can't keep it after the Ball.). Lee said I shouldn't wear earrings. It's freaky how Lee is such a fashion cop when he needs fashion advice. So, I look like a trophy… I hate it.

I heard Mom walk into the house. She knew I wouldn't be having dinner at home since the Ball's tonight. I was stuffing my purse with necessities (You know: cellphone, tissue, comic books if I get bored…) when Mom burst into my room with a digital camera. Oh, not again.

"Stand by the kitchen counter, sweetie!"

She does this a lot. On both my Junior and Senior Prom, she took pictures of me in my gown at the kitchen, garage, garden, patio, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, living room and even in the attic. She also did this on my thirteenth birthday and I got sick of it.

Lee arrived five minutes before six and Mom squealed. She made Lee and I pose for her camera in various places in the house again, including in front of Lee's Beetle car. Yeah, Lee did look like Willie Wonka tonight. And, gawd, he rented a staff.

After a jillion shots, we tried really hard to excuse ourselves. If we didn't want to be late or something, we had to go quick. Luckily for us, Mom let us go (On my Junior Prom, she didn't let us go. We came an hour late and the teachers just had to scold us.).

I gave my Mom a quick peck on the cheek before walking through the doorway. Then, I heard her ask, "Tenny, where's your other friend, Neji?"

Those words made me stop in my tracks. Even my Mom thinks of him? I turned around to face my Mom and explained, "Oh, I don't think he'll be going to the Ball with us. I think he'll be going there with his own car. Maybe we'll meet there."

"Maybe?"

"Yes, Mom. Maybe."

And with that, I got into Lee's car with a bored sigh. And with my stomach filled with sweets from my 'meals', I feel like I'm going to just throw up sooner or later.

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(Neji's Point of View:)

I don't want to go to that hell.

I have no intention of going to the Ball. I have a lot of reasons, though.

First, I have nothing to wear. Usually, it's a girl's problem. But, hey, they won't let you into the Grad Ball when you're in casual clothes, right? Another reason is: Hanabi got the car. Uncle did, more like it. How am I going to go to the Ball? I don't have a decent mode of transportation.

Then, there's Tenten. I can't face her tonight. Not in a while. I didn't mean to, but I hurt her. But she kinda hurt me, too. Aside from the slap she gave me when she was forcing me to admit that I was DemonFalcon, she didn't believe me when I said I wasn't. She didn't trust me. How could she?

I can't help but think so much about it.

Ring! Ring!

Oh, shut up, you phone. Shove that crap done your throat.

Beep!

This is Neji's direct number. I'm not gonna pick up so leave a message. Beep!

I really hate this answering machine. But, really, I hate everything right now. I'm in a bad mood so whoever's calling me right now will get his message answered on the next century.

"Uh… Hey, Neji. It's me. It's Tenten."

Hearing her voice made me fall off my bed. As I scampered back onto my bunk, she went on…

"Yeah. Look, I'm so sorry for everything I've done, okay? It's all I've ever wanted to tell you for the past… what, three days? I think I'd understand if you hate me now, seriously. Right now, I'm at the Ball and… guess what? You're not here. Shocking. Heh…"

She stopped for a minute. But I was just listening to her, waiting for what she has to say next.

"Neji, honestly, if you're not coming to the Ball because of me, tell me. I'll leave so you can attend it. I can't get in the way. I shouldn't. Just talk to me, Neji. So… sorry."

I heaved a sigh. I was speechless. Should I just pick the damn phone up and talk to her? Nah, what am I supposed to say, anyway, then?

"So, that's all. Uh-huh. And, I gotta tell you, Neji: I also wish that kiss was real."

My eyes grew wide. I thinly smiled and muttered, "I know."

"That's… That's all I gotta say. Uh, I hope I'll see you tonight. Good night."

Alright, I'm going. You got me, Tenten. Now, I'm under your spell.

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"Hey, good evening to you guys."

Shino's voice sounds so amazing when he speaks through the mic. I swear.

Behind his seat at the deejay's place, he had control over the microphone. As Green Day played through the speakers, he kept talking, "The night's pretty young, guys, and I suggest you drink more punch. It's pretty warm tonight here at the football field. And I'm accepting song requests so come by anytime!"

I've been standing at the bleachers for twenty minutes and I haven't seen anyone with daffodils at hand. Yes, I spotted a few couples making out and all, but no DemonFalcon guy. Seriously, did DemonFalcon mean it when he said we'd meet up here?

Then, someone tapped my shoulder. A beam crossed my face, hoping it would finally be DemonFalcon. When I turned around, I scowled as I came face to face with Hanabi. "Oh, you." I growled as I glared at her, "Nice to see you around here, Hanabi."

She smiled back at me and chuckled, "What do you mean 'Oh, you.'? Aren't you glad that I'm here? After all…"

Then, she took out two daffodils from her pocket. With an evil-looking grin, she muttered, "Know who I am now?"

Oh. My. Gawd. Daffodils. DemonFalcon. Hanabi's DemonFalcon?

"You're DemonFalcon?" I yelled with surprise. This is whacked. It makes perfect sense, but it's still whacked!

Hanabi nodded and twirled the daffodils as she spoke, "Yep. Explains a lot, no? Prince Charming isn't that far."

All I did was chuckle. Who knew? Not even Neji knew, I guess. Hanabi, you are one slick crap-head. Hanabi took a seat on a bleacher and started explaining, "Tenten, the only reason why I took my role as DemonFalcon was because of Neji."

I arched a brow. Neji? "Yeah." She went on, "I lured you to him. I told you that you should get date test experience help from a close friend. I knew Lee has no experience, so I knew you'd run to Neji. Get me? I was sure you'd figure it out sooner or later."

So all the gangster speak, all the lying and all the 'advice'… was just to get me to fall for Neji? But… why?

"Is that it?" I answered, party mad, "But why did you try to 'lure' me to him, anyway?"

When I asked that, she snickered silently and replied, "You're pretty dense, Tenten. No offense. If you've never noticed, Neji is still a bully and smart-ass up till now. The only reason why you see him as a sweet friend is because he acts that way towards you and only you. Got me?"

I nodded and understood. Did that mean Neji has always liked me?

"It was a pity to see him sob every night because things aren't going well with you two." Hanabi said, "When he got a girlfriend, he tried to forget about you. He tried really hard, I swear. But he never did. One day, his girlfriend broke up with him and he never felt so happy."

Alright, alright. I'm dense.

I now knew what was going on. I feel so bad for accusing Neji… but screw Hanabi for not speaking up sooner.

"I don't care for your explanations now, Hanabi," I honestly said, "I just want to know if Neji's coming to the Ball."

She looked away when I asked this. Something told me that he isn't. "Well," she muttered, "I tried to wake him up when I left to get here. But he wouldn't listen. Sorry, Tenten, but I have a huge hunch that—…"

"Attention, guys! This is the first song request for the night!"

Damn Shino disturbing us. But we ended up looking at Shino and waiting for what he had to say. He read from a small piece of paper, "Someone requested the song 'Hate that I love You' by Rihanna and Ne-yo! Oh, Ladies and Gentlemen, Tenten is a very, very lucky girl."

I'm a lucky girl? What the hell…?

As the music played, Lee ran to me, squealing. "Tenten! Tenten!" he screamed as he ran towards me and Hanabi, "Neji's here! He dedicated that song to you! He, himself, requested it!" I stood motionless there as I absorbed Lee's words.

He what? He's here? No way. He is? Shit.

I turned to Hanabi, who was looking smug and confident. "Well, why're you still standing here, shawty?" she questioned with a smirk, "Go and look for your dream boy. And, no, I'm not talking about Uchiha."

Yeah, it's not Sasuke this time (Just so you guys know, I saw Sasuke and Sakura making out somewhere. Not my thing, but I wish them well.).

I threw myself into the crowded dance floor and pushed through everyone. I got shoved, jostled and thrust around there and I needed air. In the middle of the crowd, I saw Shikamaru and Ino dancing. There was Hinata, still adoring Naruto from afar. Kankuro was somewhere with a random group of girls… and Kakashi-sensei was dancing with a senior (There were six more waiting for their turn.).

But, damn it, where is Neji? Is he hiding from me?

I pushed myself out of the crowd and grumbled too loudly, "Damn it, is he hiding from me? The coward crap…"

"Hey, you're the one who owes me an apology."

Neji…? Oh, yeah, it's him.

I turned around to find him wearing his polo and slacks combo with the scrawny tie on his shoulder. Oh, gawd, honestly, I wanted to faint then and there. I gaped back at him with my mouth ajar. This time, he didn't look so depressed anymore. In fact, he had a great smile on.

"Thanks for convincing me to show up, Ten," Neji started to speak as the music kept playing, "I didn't know what came over me."

With that, I nodded and squeaked, "I just missed you, that's all. Heh. Can't let you miss the Grad Ball now, huh? I knew Id get your ass off of your bed somehow." I chuckled nervously as he kept his grin on. His adorable, little, baby grin…

We did nothing but stare at each other for a few seconds until he suddenly said, "You know, I don't really dance. I'm sure you don't, too. What do you say we go up to the, well, you know… Botany Club's Pocket Garden?"

Neji, you are such a nerd.

I giggled at the invitation. I mean, come on. Of all the places, why would you go to that shabby place? I've never been there, though. But, I'm sure it beats being here. Especially since Lee has started 'break dancing' already. I nodded and said, "Why not?"

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The Botany Club's pocket garden is awesome.

It's like a balcony filled with Venus fly traps and mix-bred flowers with a roof over our heads. And did I mention the spectacular view here? Below is the football field and look up and see the night sky! No stars, damn it, but the moon is beautiful.

Neji, you are such a great nerd.

"This is so great." I kept on saying it over and over again. It's true, after all, "I can't believe you never took me here before. You're so selfish." He chuckled at my statement. As we sat on the lone bench there, we just… well, stared at the blank sky and breathed in the fresh air. Nice spot.

Then, he said, "Tenten, I'm sorry for getting worked up on you trying to make me admit I'm DemonFalcon. And don't worry about the slap. I really needed it. And… And I'm sorry I wasn't able to watch your plays. I hope you loved the flowers. And I am so, so, so, so sorry for… uh, overdoing it when I gave you a massage the other ni—…"

"Hold up!" I interrupted him. He was talking too fast, but I got everything. It was my turn to talk so he had better listen…

"I'm sorry, too." I said, "I am absolutely sorry for the slap. Especially the slap. I didn't know where it came from. Hell yeah, I loved the flowers. I owe you big time for them…"

"No! Those were gifts! You owe me nothing!"

"Let me finish, will ya?"

He shut up and let me continue.

"But, really, Neji, the biggest thing I've done against you all these years is being too blind…"

He arched a brow and stifled a laugh, "E-Excuse me? Are you insulting my eyes?"

"No! Of course not! I… What I mean is… I'm sorry for being so…" I nipped my lip then finished the sentence, "…dense."

He sat there, staring at me. Do I have to explain everything? Gawd, Neji…

"I'm sorry for not appreciating how nice and caring you actually are. Okay, so I appreciated it, but I guess I never told you. I'm sorry that I couldn't always be there for you when you were there for me 24/7. I'm sorry that I didn't answer you when you asked me to the Ball. My answer is a yes…" At this moment, he blushed.

I kept going, "I'm sorry I talk too much about Sasuke. But don't worry about that now coz he's hooking up with Sakura from what I see. I'm sorry I… looked too far for a date. Now I know what DemonFalcon meant by 'Prince Charming isn't that far'. And, Neji, all I gotta tell you now is that I lo—…"

I stopped.

No, I didn't stop because I wanted to. Something made me stop. And when I realized what was stopping me, I decided to play along…

Before I could even finish my sentence, Neji had gently and softly pursed his lips against mine.

We just sat there overlooking everything else happening around us (or more like below us), eyes closed and smiling inside. He had cupped my chin with one of his hands as he held mine. Oh, gawd, he really is good.

Now, this? This is a real kiss. It's realer than you could ever imagine.

I didn't want to let go, but he did anyway with a light smack. It hasn't changed since our lesson, but this seemed to be so much better. He smiled sheepishly at me and mumbled, "Tenten, no offense but… you kinda talk to much. I had to make you stop."

We laughed together, closer than ever. Honestly, I never knew that Neji had a side like this. I didn't know that he had a side that blushed. I knew him as someone who's secure and invulnerable. I didn't know he had a side that would actually make me shut up with a sweet kiss instead of a punch down the eye. This isn't Hyuga the Bully…

But, heck. I like this Neji Hyuga better.

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"And the Couple of the Night is…!"

Yeah, if there's a Prom Queen, there's a Couple of the Night. Typical, but heck. Ino stood on stage with the mic and the results of the votes. For the Couple of the Night, there are no nominees. People just looked for a couple that looked adorable and they'd just drop in the couple's names in the drop box.

But, seriously, I don't participate in that crap.

Ino opened the envelope and laughed before commenting, "Well, this is definitely a shock!"

Neji and I stood with everyone else at the football field since the Ball is almost over. Lee was at the buffet, gorging down what's left of the appetizers. Everyone looked so eager to hear who won…

"Tonight's Couple is… Jiraiya-sensei and Tsunade-sensei!"

Automatic jaw drop over there and a simultaneous "Oh shit!".

Oddly, they weren't around to accept the award. Many perverted thoughts entered everyone's minds and I swear Neji and I giggled. In a few minutes, the principal came and said the closing remarks. She said she was proud of the seniors, blah blah, Tsunade-sensei will be the new principal… good night to all.

Sorry about that. She's really just a boring speaker. Shizune-sensei never really made a good principal.

As Neji and I walked out of the school exit, we spotted a few of our friends. Like always, Shikamaru and Ino were hand in hand with Choji beside them and his fan girls. Sasuke kissed Sakura good night. Itachi, Sasuke's brother, eyed her angrily (He's got retainers.) with not much reason. Naruto came out with a detention slip. Shino left with my jar of beef jerky and jug of beer. Well, I didn't get it out of the cabinet, if I remember right.

Soon, we saw Kiba and Neji's ex-girlfriend pass by. Kiba was laughing his head off as he pointed at Neji's ex. I'd understand. Neji's ex had the same goop I got into my hair in hers. She looked at Neji furiously as Neji laughed at her, too. Finally, Lee came by… drunk.

Drunk? But there are no alcoholic drinks.

"I guess Neji will drive you home, huh, Tenten?" Lee hiccupped as he fell on his Beetle car.

Nodding, I said, "Yeah, Lee. Can you do us a favor and drive Hanabi home for Neji? Please?"

"No problem. Come on, Hanabi. Whoopee dee dee doo hoo…"

Lee is hilarious when he's drunk. Plus, he doesn't say crappy poetry when he's drunk. He should be drunk daily.

As I got inside Neji's car, he buckled his seatbelt and told me, "You know, Tenten, I'm going to miss everything once I'm in Mizu City." He twisted the key to start the engine with a half-smile. I buckled my seatbelt and sighed. Did he really have to go?

He backed up and kept talking, "But don't worry I'll try to fail the entrance exam so I can stay in Konoha, if you'd like that. So what if my dad wanted me to study in Mizu University? I don't want to, anyway…"

Aw, Neji. You'd do that? But you shouldn't.

"Nah, I'll be fine, you know." I acted like he was scoffing me, "Going to Mizu University will be great for your future. It's a chance you can't miss. Go do your best, okay?" He made a small smile as he drove out of the school parking lot and into the street.

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I stood there at my porch as he stood there beside his car. He just got out of his seat to close my door. Oh, come on, Neji. I could've done that myself. He waved at me with a smile as he said, "I'll see you tomorrow at graduation, huh?"

"Of course!" I grinned happily as I waved back, "I am graduating, after all."

Neji just nodded and kept his beam on. I did the same, just staring back at him. And I found myself heaving a sigh. Why does it have to be like this? On this night, I realized that Neji and I aren't supposed to be just friends anymore and we pretend like we don't know so. Plus, he'll be leaving after graduation. Seriously, does he really, really have to go?

After everything we've been through? After meeting him in the burger restaurant at our favorite food chain almost eight years ago and after the complications, the kisses, the laughs, the kisses… Yes, I love the kisses… After all that, it'll just end with a snap? It'll just end with him studying college in a water city? No way in hell!

"N-Neji…" I mumbled awkwardly as I looked at him. He arched a brow again and waited to hear what I had to say. He got his back off of his car and was ready to hear what I had to say.

I was supposed to say 'I love you' back there at the pocket garden, but his kiss cut me off. Well, it makes sense. Words aren't enough to say it.

Dropping my purse onto the ground, I sped down the steps, ran towards him and threw my arms around him. Our lips met and as I felt tears well up in my eyes as we shared one more kiss, I couldn't help but do it passionately. First time, but it feels like the fifth. Bluffer.

I admit it: we took a few seconds till we decided to end the kiss. What? It could be our last, you know! I wanted to kiss him and you can't do anything about it! No one can! No one c—

"Mom?! Dad?!"

I screamed as I looked back at my stunned parents. They were probably walking home from somewhere and they were nearby, witnessing the kissing. Oh my gawd. Marvelous moment wrecker! Count on your parents to do just that!

I pushed myself away from Neji and covered up, "Hi! I'm… I'm home from the Ball! Haha! Uh, Neji here drove me home. Yeah! He did! Hehe…"

Neji and I had blushing cheeks, no doubt. My parents were pretty silent. They just went to the front door, unlocked it, and my Mom said, "Well, that's… nice. Come in, you two. It's warm outside. I think it's 35 degrees…"

"That won't be necessary!" Neji and I simultaneously exclaimed. When my parents were finally inside, I whispered to him, "Sorry about that. I just wanted one last kiss for… the night." He didn't look disturbed, actually. I think he was fine with it.

"You did great, I'll say." He joked.

I snickered and said with a wink, "I learned from the best. And it's definitely real."

Neji was silent until he chuckled. Surprising me, he nuzzled me at the neck all of a sudden and whispered seductively, "Oh, and I think the slit down your gown is hot."

My eyes grew as my shy smile did, too. I giggled and answered back, "Really? Should I thank you for the, uh, compliment?" After one quick smack on my neck (which made me giggle coz I got tickled), he got into his car and waved at me.

And with that, I walked into the house and after one more 'Good Night' for Neji, I closed the door and squealed.

This is the best night of my life!

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Oh my gawd, I made this chapter too long! I am so sorry! But I hope it was worth it! And I also hope that you guys read all the way through.

Kankuro: I wouldn't.

Me: I know you wouldn't. You're a bad influence.

Kankuro: Oi!

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