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Chapter 12

Sasuke

About three months later I noticed that Tenten had become more emotionally attached to me. I never really thought it would happen but I slept over her place she slept over mine; you know, boyfriend and girl friend stuff. One day when I was to meet her and Hyuga on the training grounds, I stopped near by because I heard them talking. Moving around so that I got a better angle, I activated my Sharingan so I can read their lips better.

"You've been with Uchiha a lot lately."

"Yeah, well he is my boyfriend."

"You never stop by the estate anymore."

"I've been studying to become an instructor. I want to be a cell leader if I decide to retire from ANBU."

"Will you ever?"

"When I get married and have kids probably."

"Marriage? Kids?"

"You sound shocked, Neji."

"Those two words were never in your vocabulary before, Tenten."

"Just because I don't say it doesn't mean I don't think it."

I smirked. She is quiet sassy towards him. That's alright I guess. Tenten grinned as Neji gave her one of his eye rolls.

"So is that before or after becoming the next Tsunade?"

Tenten's face dropped.

"You know, I haven't though about that goal since we were Chunnin..."

"Oh? Did you change it? It's alright if you did. She chose Sakura as an apprentice-"

"I don't really care about that. It's just, I'm a long range fighter. I know Sasuke's trying to teach me more useful skills for close range. But I'm actually happy to be back up..."

"Does that have to do with the fact that you can look at me from behind?"

Tenten's face got red and I almost laughed. He played that card well.

"W-what!? I-"

"I see everything, you should know this by now. How many years has it been? You've always preferred to train with me, you haven't left my side since we settled our differences as Gennin. I'd say you can't get enough of m- ouch!"

I snickered. Now that I think about it, that was true. I noticed it too when we trained.

"What was that for?"

"YOU WERE WATCHING ME?"

"What else is pretty enough to look at? Certainly not Gai-sensei or Lee."

That got her. She covered her face with her hands and brought her knees to her chest. That's when I decided to pop up I front of them. Acting as if I didn't hear anything I crouched down next to Tenten and put a hand on her head in between her two buns (hair buns people-hair buns). She lifted her head and blinked.

"Uhm, you alright, Ten?" I asked.

"Yeah yeah, I'm totally fine!" She announced suddenly standing.

Grabbing my hand, she pulled me toward the dummies that were set up. She was about to try to perform a Fire ball Jutsu when I stopped her.

"I have a better idea. We should focuse more on Taijutsu instead of ninjutsu. I think it'd be better for you for close range."

"Heh."

I turned to Hyuga who was leaning against a tree stump, a smirk on his face.

"I hope you realize what team she belongs to, Uchiha."

"Oh?"

Hyuga walked toward us and put a hand on Tenten's shoulder.

"She's been trained by the best Taijutsu master in Konoha. And she's trained with me. You'll be doomed."

I watched as Tenten gave a nervous smile. By that I'm guessing she prefers the back up position like she said she did whole heartedly. It made sense though. Two Taijutsu specialists, one with ninjutsu, the other without. Where did that leave her if she wasn't at a stronger level than the two of her temmates?

"I'll take my chances, Hyuga." I said getting into my fighting stance.

Hyuga shook his head and looked at Tenten with such a face that read 'kill' all over it.

"Don't go easy on him. It's time he learned."

Tenten gave an awkward nod and handed her scroll over to him. Untying the metal belt she wore around her hips. Must be some type of weight. She tightened her head band and got into a low stance that was not familiar to me.

"Ladies first," I offered.

"No it's cool. I insist," she gestured me with her hands.

Shrugging I jump high, she can't get any lower than the floor. She watched my movements carefully, I noticed. I swing my leg to kick her into the ground, but she ended up leaping and coiling around me, catching me on my shoulders. She pushed me down at full force, causing me to meet the floor face first. Sitting up, I notice she touched the ground so lightly, you could barely hear her. She made some movements with her arms and changed stances. It was like a dance. I continued I pry my way to at least land a punch, but her flexibility and reflexes were off the chart. It was a graceful dance that looked so simple. She evaded my attacks.

"Haa-!"

Activating my Sharingan, I was able to swipe at her feet and go in for a punch, but she jumped, landed two feet on my arm and the moment before she pushed off, I saw nothing but full concentration in her eyes. Tenten pushed off causing my arm to dip and her hands once again pushing me down by the shoulders.

"I would think Sharingan was cheating, but in real life I won't have that luxury of choosing my rivals." She said as she,once again, landed grace fully on the ground.

Getting my balance, I watched her closely. Her arms moved with her legs as she switched positions in sync. It was definitely a dance. I copied her movements, and was able to get into the stance she was in currently. One leg, arm above her head; her finger pointed at me while her other arm was bent, her hand the same as the other at eye level. Her eyes were locked into mines as if she wanted me to copy her. Tenten began to sway her head slowly from side to side, I followed.

"Tenten, I told you not to go easy on him." I hear Hyuga call from the tree.

She extended the leg that was not on the ground and rotated herself, her arms shifting. Our eyes didn't meet for the moment she rotated, her leg was now perpendicular to the ground her arms back how the started. This was indeed bit difficult. My body gave a small wince at the fact that she was so flexible. She the bent the leg that was planted on the on the ground and launched herself low toward the floor toward my feet. I pushed off her back, but she quickly twisted and her heel met my cheek. My back hit the floor. She kicked with such force, it could shatter boulders. Hovering over me, she smiled;

Didn't even break a sweat.

"Well done,Captain."

"Why thank you, Leutenit!" She beamed at him.

I took her hand and hoisted myself up. She looked at me with curiosity as I dusted myself off.

"Why did you go easy on me, Sasuke?"

I looked at her. I did. She knows I don't fight like that. I wanted to see how well her Taijutsu was. Turns out that if I even did go all out I wouldn't have a great chance of winning. That made her day for sure. Her grin widened and Tenten was as happy as ever. Her arms flew across my shoulders and she attached herself to my neck. I let out a smile as she kissed my cheek. Holding onto her waist, I glanced at Hyuga. He didn't look pleased, but it wasn't a pissed off face either.

"Neji, I'll come over later on today after my lunch with Tsunade-sama." Tenten told him with a smile.

"I'm alright by that." He responded nodding.

She looked at me. Tenten is gonna sleep over Hyuga's house. It was written in her face when she told me that she wants me to walk her home to the Hokage mansion.

So I indeed walked with her. I held her hand the whole way too. With the pep in her step from the compliment I gave her earlier, Tenten was surely in high spirits and even got a few looks. Even though she was sweaty and dirty, whenever she smiled or was in a good mood, her face lights up and the mood spreads to others.

I wonder if I've broken off that mask yet...

Squeezing her hand, I kissed her knuckles as we continued to walk. There has been no sign of change. But if I watch more closely, I'll be able to figure it out.

Reaching the Hokage's mansion, Anko had just walked out of the building and pointed us out. Tenten was about to let go of my hand, but I held onto her. Anko doesn't scare me. She weirds me out.

"I see you escorted Lady Tenten home. Good. If she came alone I would have hunted you down."

I mentally rolled my eyes. If she actually saw that I'd be dead. Tenten sweat dropped when Anko told her that she is spending too much time with me.

"Ne, we are on the same squad for now...can't help that." I shot at her.

"Oh but the issue lies in whether or not you can keep your hands off of her while on duty, Uchiha." The raven haired kunoichi shot back.

Ouch, ok. I sucked my teeth and told her I got plenty of self control. And with that I led Tenten into the Hokage's Mansion, a tail between my legs. What is her problem? Is she getting paid to royally bust my balls? If I pay her more than what's offered would she leave me the fuck alone?

We reached the Hokage's office and heard talking on the other side. Tenten knocked on the door. She was granted access and we both walked in. I glanced over at the people in the room. Gaara of the Sand and his older sister Temari were standing with Shikamaru in front of Tsunade.

"Ah Tenten your back. Perfect timing. I need to ask a favor, dear." Tsunade said writing down something on a scroll.

"Uh, alright."

"I need you to be a host for the Kazekage and the Ambassador here until they leave in about a month."

"I can do that." Tenten nodded at the Hokage.

It's a bit weird looking between Tsunade and Tenten. Tsunade is supposed to be a mother figure, but of course being a ninja comes first. Now that I think about it. Tenten hasn't been sent away on a mission yet. How strange... I glanced over at her for any sign of physical change. Her poster was straight, shoulders back, chest out, I looked at her lower torso. Since she doesn't wear her grey ANBU vest outside of missions or if she was on a platoon, her stomach was a bit rounded and get thighs were swollen.

"Hey, Tenten! Let's some food after this!" Temari suggested.

"Sure I'm starving!"

Uh oh.

I stood before Tsunade. Alone. It was to give a report for her training progress.

"Has her Jutsu improved?"

"Yes, but she is more of an Earth and Wind type, so teaching her fire style has been a bit difficult."

Tsunade nodded. She then asked about the Taijutsu. I scratched the back of my head. It was a strange style really. I explained the style to her as best as I can. She cocked an eyebrow. She didn't seemed surprised, just curious. When I asked we what it was she shrugged.

"It's a specific type of foreign martial arts. Tenten probably learned it when she was off on a training leave the year before she took the ANBU exam. Then shortly after, I made her Captain because of it." The Hokage explained turning in her chair.

I nodded. She explained further that it is hard to copy, which I agreed with. Her amber eyes met mine.

"She is going to get a physical exam by Sakura tomorrow. Is there anything you'd like to admit, Uchiha Sasuke?"

I blinked, but I wasn't too sure, but I spoke my belief of a possible baby Uchiha. That made the Hokage laugh.

"Impossible."

"You laugh? This is kind of seri-"

"She has a seal to prevent pregnancy. She's had it since she was a Chunnin! If you dot believe me ask her to show it to you yourself."

My shoulders slumped slightly in relief. Oh thank Kami I'm too young to be a parent! And it's worse with the fact that Tenten is only nineteen. She dismissed me and I left the room with the Hokage laughing at me behind my back for thinking such irresponsible thoughts.

TCH. Damn old lady...

Walking in the streets, I spotted a pink haired girl. Sakura. I teleported in front of her and caught the books she was holding. Her green eyes looked up at me in surprise.

"Oh, hey, Sasuke. What's up?" She asked brightly.

I shrugged. I honestly had nothing to do. If I went home, I'd train with Aniki, if I went to Naruto's, I'd end up training. Really I just wanted to hang out after the embarrassment I went through with our shinobi leader laughing at me in my face.

"Sure! We could hang out, I have some work to do in the hospital, but you can come with me."

I nodded. Why not?

"So why the sudden need to hang out? It's not like you."

"To be honest I don't know. I haven't been with my team since is was put in a cell with Hyuga and Tenten. Plus I'm the only Jonnin between the two of them..."

She laughed. Sakura herself was still a Chunnin by choice. Tenten had told her about the Jonnin exam. But her words were nothing compared to the damage done to her body. And Tenten got promoted to both ANBU and Jonnin on the first try. Even I admit the Jonnin exam is intense, but I had no issues with the torture and the genjutsu. Kunoichi normally get it worse since they have a lot to loose both physically and mentally. Most don't get through on the first try. The ones who do get the option of a Gennin cell or to remain with their platoon.

"Oh, that must be annoying."

"It is. At least you have the other girls and Naruto to keep you company."

Sakura shrugged her shoulders.

"How bout I carry those for you?"

Her green eyes looked at me curiously, but she did hand over the books. I don't mind really. We walked together in a comfortable silence. It was nice. Reaching the hospital, she signed herself in and signed me onto the visitors list. As we walked down the hall, Sakura was greeted by many if the doctors an nurses. And I could tell who the interns were since the girls went all 'you make my heart go doki doki' when I passed them.

"So, how have you and Tenten been?"

"Good for the most part. I had a little freak out earlier thinking I got her pregnant..."

Sakura's eyebrow twitched.

"She can't. She has a seal...unless...you some how broke it."

That's a glare. Huh, I scratched the back of my head and asked her about what I observed. Even though Grandma Hokage told me the same thing I still wasn't sure.

"You sure she's not on her period?"

Oh. That...

"I didn't think about that..."

"You know for a ladies man you sure don't know a lot about women." Sakura laughed as she put some papers into folders.

TCH. I knew that! It just didn't cross my mind is all. We were in silence for a while.

"Sakura?"

"Hm?"

"I'm sorry for being such and ass to you."

She paused. I could tell she was smiling, but the wouldn't turn to look at me. I've even such a jerk to her, hell it was Tenten who told me to stop being so dumb and an asshole since she was only caring for me. It's weird apologizing, but I got this warm feeling in my gut probably meaning that I did the right thing in bringing the subject up. She continued to put papers away. What? No response? I walked up behind her and hugged her shoulders. I learned when we used to mess around that she loved being held.

"I'm sorry, Sakura."