A/N: Next chapter might be mostly on Neji's POV. And one more thing. If a word or sentence is bold, italized and underlined, it's something that happened.

Chapter 5 - Introduction of the Tapping-feet

"Okay, my youthful flowers, I'll be talking about training today, you guys can either pair up or train in a team, but at times, we'll HAVE to train in a team for our future missions. But, for now, we'll be training in pairs. If you don't mind, of course," said Gai.

Neji and TenTen looked at each other.

TenTen, who wanted her training partner to be Neji, wasn't sure about that.

However, over the years, their relations had improved.

*Sigh* I definitely don't want to pair up with those youthful-maniacs. I'll go crazy! But then.. Neji'll be the only one who's left to pair up with..

"I'll pair up with TenTen and she'll be my training partner," said Neji, breaking TenTen's thought.

WOAH-OH, what?! Neji pairing up with me?? THE Hyuuga Neji? Oh my god… is he sick??

"Okay, then. It's decided. Neji and TenTen. Me and Rock Lee. However, today we'll be training as a team," said Gai.

"Where do we train?" asked Neji in a monotone.

"Here, but first, you guys will HAVE to change into this green jumpsuit. I, personally, like this thing so much that I've worn it ever since my sensei gave it to me. So, who would like to try out first?," said Gai.

Rock Lee popped up in front of Gai and started jumping up and down like a little boy who got chosen by the magician to be tested on.

"I do! I do!" said Rock Lee in a super excitement tone and hands on the air.

Well, as usual, TenTen and Neji have to agree sooner or later. TenTen went back to the academy to change.

I look hideous in this outfit. Who the hell invent i, anyway? Eww… How am I supposed to go back with this ugly thing on?? Great, now I have to make sure no one can see me. Especially Ino, she'll make me change back.

On her way, she met Hinata, whom didn't even notice her until TenTen called her.

"Hey, Hinata! Where are you going?" asked TenTen, totally forgetting that she was wearing the green thing.

"Huh? Oh, TenTen!" said Hinata, totally surprised.

Hinata looked up and down, "TenTen.. what are you wearing?!"

"Ugh. Don't ask. Well, anyway, gotta go!" said TenTen, leaving the puzzled Hinata.

When TenTen arrived, Gai, Rock Lee and Neji got up and started training.

Neji was glad that TenTen has finally come.

I can't take these youth crazy people anymore.. they are driving me NUTS! TenTen… She looks funny, yet, cute.. – Neji.

"OKAY! TenTen's here. Now, for today, we will be talking about communication." said Gai, getting up.

"Communication?" asked Rock Lee.

"Yes," continued Gai, who seemed very please that at least one of his students is interest in what he's talking about.

"You see, communication within the team members is very important. Sure, we can communicate each other by talking, but what if we are capture and we need to talk to each other without the enemy knowing what we are talking about? Therefore, we need a type of secret communication."

Ok... this is interesting. A secret communication, huh? – Both TenTen and Neji

"Nice! But... What kind of secret communication, Gai-sensei?' asked Rock Lee.

"That's for you to create, Lee. We will have at least two kind of secret communication. One with moving our feet or hands and the other one by making sound so that if we are totally tied up, we can make sound," explained Gai.

The three team members nodded thoughtfully.

"Neji, check if there's anyone around here," ordered Gai.

"Already have. There's no one"

The same old Neji.. Haven't change a bit. Why can't he for once pretend that he hasn't done something? – Gai

"Alrighty, then. We'll practice the tapping feet today," said Gai.

And, so, they started their secret communication.

It was really hard at first, even for Neji, but soon, they all get it after a lot of practice.

Once, they even have to train against each other in pairs - Neji + TenTen vs. Rock Lee + Gai – without talking to each other.

After they all have perfected the tapping feet

"Good job, Team!" Gai flashed a good man post.

"What now, Gai-sensei?" asked Rock Lee.

"Nowww..." Gai thought for a moment, "Create your own secret communication with your training partner."

"So, how about like a face-expression communication?"

"Hnn"

Silence

"Well?"

"Well, what?"

*Ten rolls her eyes*

"Any ideas, genius?"

"Oh. " Oh, shoot I haven't thought of any. "I like your face-expression idea. Let's go with it."

That jerk. He didn't thought of any and just used my idea.

"Alrighty, then. Let's get started," said TenTen in a fake enthusiastic voice.

And, so, they started their "secret" communication. Both of them had a lot of fun. Even the cold-hearted Neji thought that it was.

--End—

"Oh, so that's how you guys got the secret communication…" said Nathan.

"Yep. Now, go back to bed. I think your dad wants to rest," said TenTen, giving both her children a kiss.

"Okie. Good Night, Mommy and Daddy! Get well soon, dad," said little Tera, getting out of her parent's room, dragging her toy Panda with her.

After a while, Tera came back in, "Nathan?? Can you please come with me? I'm scared."

Nathan groaned, but the parents could tell that it was a fake groan.

"Fine. Good Night, mom and dad. Get well soon, dad. I still want to practice with you," said Nathan, jumping out of the bed.

"Sure, kid. Sweet dreams," said Neji.

Finally. Some private time with TenTen. –Neji

Nathan left the room, holding his little sister's hand. TenTen smiled proudly.

Nathan's really a good brother. Deep inside, I know he really loves his sister. He just doesn't want to show it. Just like his father – TenTen.

A/N: Decided not to end the chapter with Neji and TenTen. I think it's kinda boring to have the same ending over and over again. How many chapters do you think I should have? Over 10 or 20? Oh and tell me if the story is getting boring. I'll try to change it. Thanks!