Author's Notes: In the spirit of Halloween. Winner of LJ's Tenten community's October Contest. NejiTen.

Trick or Treat

Neji knew something was up when he came home to find the dining room dimly lit with candles and the table set for one. Bright silverware was laid out and there was a black rose set over the plate, complete with thorns. Arching an eyebrow, he approached cautiously only to stop as piano music suddenly filled the air, the song quiet and perfect.

Both of his eyebrows rose when Tenten appeared from the dark.

She was scantily dressed in what appeared to be a maid's outfit, complete with a black blouse and an indecently short skirt that made his eyes widen. She wore a white apron and her hair was woven back into two braids threaded with dark ribbons that dangled to her waist. Black heels adorned her feet, and were those fish-net hose on her legs?

Neji swallowed unconsciously.

"Good evening, Neji-sama," she purred, slinking closer to him with something like a predator's smile. He almost took a step back before realizing a Hyuuga would never do such a thing, especially not in the face of a woman, even one such as Tenten. Straightening his spine, he forced himself to ignore the dipping neckline of her dress and focus on her eyes which gleamed in the candelight.

"Tenten, what are you...?"

"You must have had a tiring day, Neji-sama," she said, her voice low and husky as she took his hand, leading him to his chair. He went willingly, still mystified but not at all displeased with the rather strange turn of events. He had always rather liked being respectively addressed. "You should really relax after working such long hours."

Her hands found his shoulders and, before he knew what was happening, she had pushed him roughly down into his seat and sat herself down on his lap. Brown eyes sparkled as she leaned against his chest, both of her legs hooked over his knees as her fingers traced his jaw. And, in a sudden flash of insight, Neji knew exactly what was happening.

"You talked to Lee about this, didn't you?"

She laughed, her lips grazing his ear, making him shiver despite himself. "You know how he loves Halloween. He was more than happy to make sure you came home early," she whispered.

Neji was having a difficult time concentrating on her words but he managed to understand that he had somehow been manipulated. Surprisingly, he wasn't all that irritated.

"I take it this is your costume?" he asked, taking a sharp breath as she began methodically unbuttoning his shirt, pressing kisses into his skin as she went.

"Mmmm, do you like it? I got it from one of Jiraiya's novels. The beautiful, tempting housemaid seduces her dark and stoic master on the dining room table."

Neji's eyebrows drew together as he frowned. "What were you doing with Jiraiya?"

Tenten lifted her head, her lips curving in amusement. "I don't think you heard what I just said." Shifting a little in his lap, she took both of his hands and set them on her waist, her fingers then moving to thread themselves through his hair as his grip tightened reflexively. With a little tug she drew his head down, tilting her own to meet him in a long, deep kiss that drove all jealous thoughts from his mind. Indeed, as they came up for air, he wasn't sure he could think at all.

Tenten smiled at his dazed look and made a mental note to send Lee buckets of candy in the morning.

"Happy Halloween, Neji-sama."

The End.