Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did, Naruto would die and Sasuke would become Hokage.
A/N: ok so I'm getting back some motivation here for this since I've been reading some old NejiTen and SasuTen stuff, as well as seeing some old Fan art. So I'll try to keep this one going.
Sasuke:
Waking up next to her seemed to be very interesting to me. I couldn't place it but I was warm, wide awake, and actually quite happy to have Tenten fast asleep curled up on my side. She looked like a small child with that calming face. It must have been a good dream too since she was cracking a few smiles. Naturally my first instinct was to move and get out of bed; but I didn't want to wake her up. I can kind of tell she isn't a morning person. Neither was Naruto back when we were Team Kakashi. I can say it is a bit odd, seeing as though I would never really look at someone in a romantic sense. But I'm going to have to push my emotions aside for this one…
But Hyuga can wait a bit longer.
He'll be fine.
"…Sasuke?"
I looked down and saw Tenten's big brown eyes looking up at me. She must have sensed me looking at her. I gave her what I thought to be a small smile, but by her frown; I'm guessing it was a smirk. I've never been that good at smiling. Heh, Smile? What's that?
"I'm going to shower first." Was all she said before siting up, her arms above her head, and walking to the bathroom.
Well that was a nice good morning… I guess she isn't such a morning person. I would have thought her to be since, knowing Gai-sensie, she would be up before the sun rises and would get about six hours of sleep. I've trained with Team Gai before. It was not a pleasant day…
"Sasuke?"
I sat up and granted access to Itachi. He cocked an eyebrow at me as he opened the door to my room, surveying the area.
"What is it?" I asked lifting my chin to him.
"I came to inform you of a mission that will be in need of a meeting later today. Bring Tenten with you to the Hokage's office at twelve. Don't be late." Itachi said before leaving the room.
Sighing, I stretched my arms over my head, my back slightly arching forward. A mission huh? Haven't had one of those in a long while. I think I'm starting to get out of shape. Psht. Yeah right, that's never going to happen, I walked over to the small mirror on my desk and looked directly at my face. There was something Hinata was going to tell me about that Hyuga I met with Tenten yesterday, I think this is going to be a bit difficult. But something told me that Neji might not even be set to be married at all. That seemed more of Hinata's duty as the heiress. Hopefully, as terrible as it may sound, it's true.
"Alright, I'm coming in." Tenten's voice sounded from behind the door.
"You seem deep in thought. What's up?" she put a hand on my shoulder.
"It's nothing really. I'm curious to see what your mommy dearest has to say about you spending the night with me."
"Hm?"
I turned to face her and scratched the back of my head. I told her we got called for a mission, and to be at the Hokage's mansion at twelve. Tenten shrugged. It seemed as though she could care less about what Lady Tsunade thought as long as she didn't get into trouble…but no promises on that especially since the Hokage liked to send Tenten on seduction missions all the time. She was a natural. The few I've been on with her were quite interesting in the fact of me discovering her high tolerance for licker and how great her legs looked in a dress. She also has patience for men. I guess being in the same cell as Hyuga for years has helped her with that. Then there was Naruto and Lee. I would see them hanging around with her a lot too way back when we were younger. Like about six-seven years old. Itachi treated her like family. But there was something weird there. Sure Aniki must have seen something in her to be all buddy-buddy with her. Even now.
"Sasuke, what are you looking at?"
I blinked. I was still staring into the mirror. Shaking my head, I grab some clothes and leave Tenten in my room to shower.
"This is a scouting mission," Tsunade announced.
I glanced at Hyuga who stood to my left. Scouting huh? The details were simple. We'd travel to the land of the Mist, which should take about…a week? We were too meet one of Tsunade's old pupils and the rest will be explained later. Itachi seemed itching to leave since he was shifting slightly next to me. Also, the Hokage was looking dead at him.
"Two Uchihas and Hyuga Neji. You must be absolutely careful in the Mist country. According to my sources, there are a bunch of thieves and gangs lurking around the outside of the village. They all use genjutsu over there."
We all nodded in unison.
"Tenten. Where were you last night?"
We all glanced at her, except for Itachi who relaxed his posture and had a smirk on his face.
"Well you see, what had happen was-"
"She went home with me." I spoke up.
Oh yeah, here we go. Tsunade looked like she was about to shove my head up my own ass for not telling her. See now this is funny because she would do it, but I know she won't since me and Itachi are the only Uchiha's left. I glanced sideways to see Hyuga staring right at me. It looked like he also wanted to shove my head up my ass. I broke out into an obvious smirk, which I know irritates him to the fullest. He just can't handle the fact that I won. Oh, Hyuga. Poor Hyuga, you will never be able to keep up with me. It's going to be a very interesting day when I give Tenten to you. But that'll be over my dead body if you continue to be so transparent. And she'll be mine.
"UCHIHA SASUKE ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME?!"
"Tell you next time I take Tenten to my place. Got it."
I can tell that made her pop a vein. I glanced over at Tenten who was standing to my right. She was looking in my direction. But it wasn't directly at me. I followed her eyes. Of course. She's loved him for years.
"Tenten, You will cover for Itachi's cell. Here is their file."
Tenten took the file and looked through the students.
"Koi Mikou, Go Sei, and…" she looks directly at Hyuga, "Hanabi?"
"She is a very exceptional chunnin. She is a bit spunky, though, Tenten. So I apologize in advance for her smart mouth." Hyuga gave her a smile smile.
"I can handle that. She seems to like me anyway." Tenten retuned the smile.
I looked between the two and sighed, requesting to be dismissed. Tsunade granted it to us and we all took our leave. I looked to Itachi who was walking at a fast pace not too far in front of us.
"So… Yuzuki huh?" I said loudly to his back.
Itachi stopped walking and faced me. He didn't look like he was going to kill me but he seemed anxious. He glanced at me for a little bit before he continued to walk at that same constant pace.
"I knew it."
"Sasuke, you shouldn't bother him about her!" Tenten said, still skimming through the files as we walked.
I shrugged. He liked her, but has done nothing about it yet. Tenten argued that Aniki was waiting for the right time to talk to her.
"You need to be nice to people! Especially Saukra!"
I flinched. I could hear Hyuga smirking behind me. IT WAS ONE TIME me and her messed around. ONE TIME. I did enjoy myself admittedly. But I can't put my ninja stuff on the back burner. She wanted a full blown relationship. At the time, I didn't want that back then. And since then, she's been bugging me nonstop about trying again and fantasizing about marriage and kids and…I'm too young for that.
"You have no idea, Ten. I'd rather not talk about that subject at the moment." I said before walking ahead of her and Hyuga.
"Want to come over to the compound before we leave. I'd like to speak with you."
"Hm? 'Bout what, Neji?"
"A family member that has come to live with us. I think you should meet her."
My ears perked up and my shoulders became stiff. That Hyuga that Tenten and I had met. Was she Neji's fiancée? Why did he want Tenten to meet her?
"Alright cool. I'll go home with you then."
I waited at the gate with Aniki and my cell members. Naruto had insisted on seeing me off just like old times. Naruto had told me that Hinata's father had taken a liking to him since he would spar with Hanabi sometimes when he was over at the compound. That's actually good for him. I mean that sincerely. Hinata's father is really really hard to please. Saukra packed me some rice balls. I kept in mind what Tenten told me about bring nice to her. So, I smiled and thanked her for it, only to receive a tight hug and a kiss on the cheek. Heh, guess that wasn't too bad.
"So, you and Tenten, what's it like?" Sakura asked.
I blinked.
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, c'mon, Sasuke! How is she?" Naruto asked wagging his eyebrows.
"What the hell are you two getting at?" I exclaimed.
"Oh c'mon! You must've done something."
"But Sakura, knowing Tenten she probably drew the line by the time he tried to get to that point."
"Ah, yeah you're probably right, Naruto. She knows what she wants alright."
Tsk. My team sometimes…I can't…they can be such clowns sometimes. I couldn't help but give a small smile. True friends huh? I looked up and saw Neji walking with Tenten, her hair down in ringlets to her middle back. She wore a pink tank top and navy sweat pants. I smiled as she walked up to me. I opened my arms out to her, seeing as though she was in a good mood, and offered a grin. Tenten glided-yes glided-to me and attached herself to my torso.
"Hm, you seem happy."
"I just ate some amazing sushi. That's why!" she beamed.
I couldn't help but laugh. She and Naruto could truly be siblings for all I knew. Team Gai and Team Kakashi would always go out to eat together after we had gotten to know each other. Tenten and Naruto would always eat the most ramen, drink the most and not get drunk (at least from what I've seen), and was always up for desert. It's funny to see how much alike they are. Determined, energetic, outgoing, influential; shit, I feel like nothing compare to these two. And they work amazingly in battle together.
"Alright, let's go, boys. It's going to be about a month before we return." Itachi said as he began to walk out of the gates.
Tenten waved good bye to Hyuga before hugging me again smiling.
"Try not to miss me too much, Sasuke." She smirked playfully.
"What? I was about to say the same thing. Geez." I returned the smirk before taking her lips.
I can hear Sakura and Naruto squeal. Oh yeah. I got game alright. Letting her go, I kissed her forehead and waved to my team. I walked just outside of the gate before turning back to her and smirking.
"Hey Ten, I like your hair when it's down."
"Enjoy it while it lasts, Uchiha." She poked her tongue out at me.
I returned the gesture before catching up with the rest of my team. I could feel Hyuga's stare as I lifted my chin, smirking. As we walked in silence I still felt a bit of pride as we were walking. And even when we set up camp. Now, A lot of people say I am arrogant, egotistical, heartless; but it's all out of love. HA! That was amazing. I get a kiss and Hyuga wants to kill me!
It's been a great day!
"Alright, I'll take the first shift tonight. You two try not to destroy the tent." Itachi said before jumping off into the tree above us.
I looked at Hyuga, who looked into the fire.
"So, I have a question for you." I said.
He grunted.
"When is the wedding?"
The Hyuga's eyes shot up and looked at me. He seemed so surprised.
"Actually, I'm not getting married."
"Oh? So, this Ookami, chick isn't your betrothed?" I asked cocking an eyebrow.
Hyuga shook his head. He said that she was his mother's niece. His first cousin from his mother's side. Apparently, she is getting married to a glass maker soon. He used to be a ninja from the Wind country, but retired after he fractured his spine. The man was healed, but Gaara didn't permit him to go back out on the field since he would be killed if he did. I gave a mental sigh. Alright, so that was a good sign.
"How did you know I was related to her?"
"The eyes obviously."
He shrugged.
"You know. Hyugas do not inbreed. We marry those without Kekkei Genkai and have many children." Hyuga's eyes met mine.
I held my hands up and laid on my back.
"Hey, rumors and all I wasn't sure."
"But that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. My uncle was never too keen on marrying someone of the same clan. He said it gave no moral sense to growing up and actually living. But he is picky, that's for sure. I'm surprised he even liked Naruto. But…he is a special type of person."
Agreed. So that's good to hear then. I could mash Ten into this equation somehow.
"So… how 'bout you then?"
"What?"
Sat back up and looked him in the face.
"Look, Hyuga. Everyone knows you got it in for my girlfriend. What does Hyuga-sama think of her?"
Neji sat there for a moment. He responded truthfully. Hyuga-sama found Tenten to be very charming. He liked how she was a hard worker and has stuck next to Neji all these years. He liked whenever she came over to see Neji, but would end up having a nice conversation with the head of the clan. I smiled. Yeah, that's Tenten.
"He also likes that she's different. She thinks independently. My uncle has heard a bunch of the arguments I've had with Tenten before and he normally takes her side and just calls me stubborn. Also, she works with weapons like it is nothing. It's second nature to her."
"Hm, wow that's interesting coming from Hyuga-sama."
I've met with the head of the Hyuga clan once or twice with Itachi. We have to a few times a year just to touch base since we are both very powerful clans with very powerful Kekkei Genkais. He came off to me like he was my own father. Strict, uptight, blind; I never liked that about my father. Mother would tell me all the time that when she and he were alone, he would talk about me like he would talk about Itachi. But then I learned that my father was a traitor. But to this day I wonder what he did tell my mother when they were alone. I spent a lot of my early childhood trying to please him, not knowing that he was just another curropted bastard.
"What's it to you, anyway, Uchiha?"
I shrugged. I was actually just curious. Especially since I needed that little piece of info for later plans.
Alright so I'm working on it! Review!~POG