The second one-shot from the iPod challenge thing I started. Three more to go. Enjoy my lovelies.
You Complete Me
By: Jaylonni Love
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Neji stood in his bedroom, his lower lip caught between his teeth; his face contorted in a foreign expression for the Hyūga. Today was the day. And he had less than two hours before he and TenTen would be pronounced as man and wife… and he was completely nervous. Sure he was looking forward to being happy with TenTen for the rest of their lives. But at the same time he was completely nervous. He wasn't sure what the future would hold for them as a couple. What the future would hold for their future children. Especially considering the fact that he is a member of the branch family.
"Neji-nii-san," he heard a soft voice call out to him as a light rap was heard against his door, making him move toward it. "Neji-nii-san are you in here?"
"Hinata-sama," he answered as he pulled the door open to look at his cousin, "Was there something you needed?"
"Ah, yes actually," Hinata said reaching to grab his wrist. "Father has requested to see you briefly in his office right away. He asked that I come and retrieve you."
"Hn," was his response before they made their way through the mansion to the office.
Once they arrived, Hinata left Neji to see what it was her father wanted before rushing off, mumbling something about having to help TenTen get ready for their wedding.
With a single nod of the head, Neji turned and entered the office, closing the door behind him.
…
TenTen was a complete wreck for lack thereof a better term to describe how she felt. She was nervous, afraid even. What if I mess something up?
"TenTen will you relax," Sakura said peeking up at the elder kunoichi from behind her where she was working on getting her dress situated. "We only have half an hour, maybe a little more, maybe a little less, before show time and you're not making it easy for us to get you ready then get ready ourselves from being so jumpy."
"Sorry, sorry," TenTen said trying to stand as still as possible. "I'm just extremely nervous about today. I mean, it's my wedding day. No one told me that it was going to be this stressful."
"Oh chill," Ino said placing her hands on TenTen's shoulder, looking in the mirror with her. "You're going to be fine. Just think about that beautiful man that will be waiting for you at the end of the altar in less than an hour that you'll get to spend the rest of your life with. And have cute little babies in the future."
"But what if I mess something up," TenTen said fiddling her fingers; disregarding Ino's last comment.
"You're not going to mess anything up if you just freakin' relax," Ino said shaking her lightly. "You're over thinking everything TenTen. You're going to do just fine."
TenTen sighed, giving a slight nod.
"Alright, all done," Sakura said stepping back to admire her handy work. "Doesn't she look beautiful?"
"She looks like a brand new woman; breathtakingly beautiful I believe the term is," Hinata said softly, offering a bright smile to the elder kunoichi. "I'm sure Neji-nii-san will think so as well."
TenTen couldn't help the heat that rose in her cheeks turning them a bright red at the mention of her soon-to-be husband, "Thank you Hinata."
"Who knew you had all those curves hiding under your clothes," Ino said giving a bright smile to the Weapons' Mistress. "You should wear dresses more often."
"This is a onetime deal," TenTen said firmly. "I don't wear dresses."
"Would you wear one if Neji asked," Sakura asked irking a brow as she smoothed out the skirt of her dress she had changed into.
"He wouldn't ask me to because he knows I hate dresses," TenTen huffed.
"Don't be so uptight," Ino teased. "We're only messing with you."
The brunette kunoichi couldn't help but smile at her younger friends, shaking her head lightly.
"Besides, this isn't a onetime deal," Ino continued as she hooked her earrings in her ears. "You have to wear a dress to our weddings. You can't very well be a bride's maid and wear pants TenTen."
This caused the elder kunoichi to roll her eyes, "I guess so."
…
The last few minutes before the start of the wedding passed by quickly. A few minutes before it was time for everyone to be out in the main hall for the celebration, there was a knock on the door. Sakura, being the first to respond, moved to the door, pulling it opened to see Gai, Lee, Naruto, and Shikamaru standing there, each dressed respectfully for the wedding.
"Are you girls ready," Miato asked giving a bright smile to the four women that occupied the room.
"We're ready," Sakura assured him. "How long before it's time?"
"About five minutes," Shikamaru answered.
"We should all get ready to head out there," Lee suggested.
"Great idea," Ino said peeking her head out the door. "Gai-sensei, you stay with TenTen until it's time for her to be walked out. You three, pair up."
"Troublesome woman," Shikamaru said offering his arm to the blonde who happily took it.
With one last look from the blonde kunoichi, everyone fell into place, ready to get the wedding under way.
…
He heard the doors open, his silvery eyes turning to look at the end of the hall. He was met with the sight of his friends that had been asked to be part of the wedding walking down the aisle before taking their places at the altar.
It was moments later that he beheld the most alluring sight he had ever been subjected to. There, at the end of the hall was TenTen, dressed in a beautiful sweetheart cut wedding gown. Her hair which was usually tied up in two buns was twisted in many curls, all pinned up on the top of her head, a few ringlets framing her face. A light amount of blush graced her delicate cheeks and the faintest shade of silver eye shadow coated her eyelids.
"Beautiful," he breathed, his whisper heard by no one but himself.
His eyes never strayed away from her as she was walked down the aisle by their former sensei who looked to be on the verge of tears himself. He caught the reassuring pat to his hand that TenTen gave him; her way of letting the bowl cut wearing man know that everything would be fine and that she was still his "precious flower" as he had nicknamed her in their younger years even though she was well on her way to becoming a married woman.
Once they reached the altar, Neji held his hand out to the beautiful kunoichi, helping her up to stand before him.
Mere seconds passed before the Hokage spoke.
"Dearly beloved. We have gathered here today to witness the union between TenTen and Neji Hyūga. Neji, do you take TenTen as your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold. Through richer or poorer as long as you both shall live?" Tsunade said looking at Neji.
"I do," he replied not taking his eyes off of TenTen.
"And do you TenTen, take Neji as your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold. Through richer or poorer as long as you both shall live?" she said looking at TenTen.
"I do," TenTen said as a smile graced her lips.
"Child, bring the rings," Tsunade said as Hanabi stepped forward holding the rings.
Neji picked up her ring and held her hand in his.
"Today, I join my life to yours, not merely as your husband, but as your friend, your lover, and your confidant. Let me be the shoulder you lean on, the rock on which you rest, the companion of your life. With you I will walk my path from this day forward. In our lives comes health, happiness, and prosperity, I will stand with you; come illness, trouble, or poverty. Take this Ring as a sign of my love and commitment." he said as he slipped the ring on her finger.
TenTen picked up his ring holding his hand in hers.
"From this day on, I choose you, to be my husband. To live with you and laugh with you; to stand by your side, and sleep in your arms; to be joy to your heart, and food for your soul; to bring out the best in you always, and, for you, to be the most that I can. I promise to laugh with you in good times, to struggle with you in bad; to solace you when you are downhearted; to wipe your tears with my hands; to comfort you with my body; to mirror you with my soul; to share with you all my riches and honors; to play with you as much as I can until we grow old; and, still loving each other sweetly and gladly, our lives shall come to an end. This Ring I give you, my personal gift and my personal promise, of love and trust, and pride that you are my husband. We will wear these Rings, and the world will know that I am yours and you are mine," she said as she placed the Ring on his finger.
"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride," Tsunade said.
Neji lifted the veil and kissed her. The entire audience erupted into applause as rice began to rain down on the newlyweds.
Final Word Count: 1,586 words
Song: You Complete Me
Artist: Keyshia Cole
Album: A Different Me
