Hey SparkyCasper here,
The next chapter is here :D I like this chapter, it's cute, but also serious. Thanks to everyone who has reviewed, it means a lot to me. I've uploaded a new story called Hell-ish. It's a Naruto story with the main paring Naruto X Hinata. It'd be cool if you could check it out, but anyway hope you enjoy this chapter :D
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Summary- Tenten had a normal, boring life, till she met Neji and was thrown into the world of the gangs. It was a shock how quickly her life could change.
Pairings- Main-Neji X Tenten Minor- Naruto X Hinata, Ino X Sai, Temari X Itachi and Sakura X Sasuke
How Quickly Life Can Change!!
Chapter Twenty-four!!
The wind whipped past Tenten as she ran across her garden towards Neji, who stood prompt and ready to fight off his girlfriend as she approached him. She drew close, jumped in the air and swung her leg at Neji, who blocked her attack with his arm and pushed her off so she flew back slightly. Tenten had to steady herself before coming for Neji again, this time aiming a punch at his head. Neji dodged and grabbed her arm in his hand, flipping her over so she fell onto the floor with a huge bang. Smirking, Neji turned and sat on top of Tenten pinning her to the floor.
"Beat ya," he muttered panting slightly. Tenten smirked, bringing herself to lean on her elbows.
"That one was closer though, right?" She asked, looking up at her boyfriend, who had sweat trickling down his forehead.
"Little bit, but you need to work harder. Maybe we should take a break now and go again in about hour. That'll make us catch our breaths better so we can go all out later." Tenten nodded, agreeing with her boyfriend.
Neji jumped to his feet, helping Tenten to hers, than lead her into the house. They entered through the back door into the living room where they both collapsed onto the sofa.
"Do you think I'm getting better?" Tenten asked, leaning her head on Neji's shoulder and looking up at him.
"Yeah, but that doesn't mean we can stop practicing. I want you to be able to protect yourself just in case I'm not there to." Tenten nodded before leaning up and capturing Neji's lips with her own. His lips were clammy where they'd been exercising, but Tenten knew hers most likely were too so it didn't matter.
"I'm home!" Sai called from the kitchen. Tenten and Neji separated themselves as Sai hated it when he walked in on them kissing, even though it was fine when they walked in on him and Ino.
Sai came into the living room closely followed by Hinata, who walked over and sat with Neji and Tenten.
"Hey Hina, what are you doing here?" Tenten asked curiously, looking over at her best friend with raised eyebrows.
"Ten, I think Naruto's avoiding me," Hinata said, looking down sadly. Tenten and Neji shared a glance both thinking about the same thing, before turning back to Hinata.
"Why do you think that?" Neji said, asked casually.
"He hasn't called me in days, when I call him he makes excuses to hang up and he never comes over when I invite him. AND when I went over to see him Iruka-san told me he was sick and couldn't see me." Tenten and Neji again shared a look, both wondering whether the picture Orochimaru had showed him was still on his mind.
"Maybe he's just sick or really busy," Tenten said, trying to come up with an excuse for Naruto suddenly not to wanting to see her.
"Or maybe he just doesn't want to be with me anymore," Hinata's eyes started to fill with tears and she looked at her feet. Neji cursed Naruto and wanted to kill him for hurting his cousin.
"Well Neji could talk to him," Tenten said, trying to cheer her friend up. "I'm sure everything will be fine." Hinata nodded, but was still looking down and was still sad.
There was a sudden bang on the front door, making everyone jump slightly. Sai, who had been hovering between the kitchen and the living room, went over to get it. The others waited to see who was at the door when they heard Sai's voice yell.
"What the hell happened?" They heard him say and then he appeared in the living room with his arm around Naruto, who looked completely beat up. Sai put him on the sofa opposite where Neji, Tenten and Hinata where sitting, where Naruto hunched up, catching his breath.
"Naruto-kun," Hinata gasped, moving sofa's to sit beside him. Naruto didn't acknowledge Hinata's presences, he just stayed hunched over until he'd finally caught his breath.
"Orochimaru attacked," he muttered, head in his hands.
"What?!" Sai asked, staring at Naruto. No one was moving, just waiting to see what Naruto would say next.
"He attacked, when me and Iruka where at home. They beat us up, then pinned me to the wall to watch as they beat the shit out of Iruka." His faced screwed up as he punched the pillow in angry.
"Where is Iruka-sensei?" Neji asked.
"In hospital. I called an ambulance the moment they left and once he was settled at the hospital I came here. I'm going to kill him." the others all watched as tears fell out of Naruto's eyes.
"Listen, I'm going to go talk with some other gang members about this so don't do anything until I get back. We'll make Orochimaru pay, I promise." Sai said, throwing his jacket on and making his way out of the house. The others stayed there silent for a moment until Tenten broke it.
"Is Iruka-san on his own?" she asked Naruto.
"No, his friend offered to stay with him. I'll go back there soon." Naruto replied leaning back in his chair. Hinata ran off into the Kitchen then returned with a wet flannel. She sat back beside Naruto and pressed it lightly against his cheek, which was swollen and pink. Naruto flinched slightly, surprised, then he looked at Hinata, who had her ever so sweet smile plastered on her face.
"I'm sorry," Naruto muttered, leaning forward capturing Hinata's lips in his swollen ones. Hinata was surprised at first, but then relaxed into the kiss. As their kiss turned slightly more passionate, Tenten grabbed Neji's arm and dragged him out of the room and into the kitchen.
"Let's give them some privacy," she muttered sitting at the table. Neji sat beside her, placing his arm around her shoulder.
"Why do you think Naruto was targeted?" He asked.
"Why else, because Naruto hit him. That clearly means if anyone piss's Orochimaru off then they go after someone close to them."
"So if I pissed him off, he'd most likely go after you" Neji stated and Tenten nodded somewhat sadly. "Well I won't, so don't worry. I'll make sure he never hurts you." Tenten smiled and Neji leaned over to her and kissed her gently. "I'll protect you," he muttered once they'd parted slightly and Tenten nodded leaning forward to capture his lips again.
Back in the living room Hinata and Naruto were also kissing, Naruto clutching onto Hinata with all his strength. After a moment Hinata pulled back to catch her breath and she smiled shyly at Naruto.
"I'm sorry," he muttered, kissing her gentle over and over again.
"Naruto-kun, what for?" Hinata asked between the constant kisses.
"For not be able to protect you. I couldn't even protect Iruka. I don't want you to ever get hurt again." He started at her with sad eyes and she smiled encouragingly.
"Naruto how could you have protected me then, you didn't even know me." She kissed him again and held his head in her hands. "Remember who the one that saved me was?" Naruto smiled slightly and Hinata kissed him again. "So don't think you could never protect ok?"
"Ok," he nodded and then they continued kissing until they were disturbed by Hinata's mobile ringing repeatedly. Naruto sighed as they'd been interrupted and Hinata smirked as she answered it.
"Hello.....yeah.....ok, I'll be there soon." Hinata hung up and turned to Naruto. "I've got to go home, dad needs me." Naruto nodded and stood up.
"I'll walk you," He said and they walked into the kitchen to interrupt Neji and Tenten in a very intense kiss.
"I've, er, got to go," Hinata said and the two broke apart.
"I'll drive you, it's starting to get dark now so it not safe to walk," Neji said as he stood, placing on his jacket. "I'll come back," he said to Tenten, kissing her check gentle.
"I'll see you tomorrow. I want to come and see Iruka-san." Hinata said, kissing Naruto who smiled at her gentle.
"I'll call you," He replied and then they watched as Hinata and Neji departed.
Naruto then sat beside Tenten at the table and sighed deeply. Tenten smiled encouragingly at him, but they stayed silent. They were both waiting for Sai to get back as they'd then know what was going to happen next.
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Sai returned shortly after an hour of being gone. With him he brought Sasuke, Itachi, Temari and Shiro. Neji had returned from taking Hinata home and they'd all moved into the living room.
"I've been able to gather information of one of Orochimaru's main spies and where he lives. If we can take him out, that will cause a major downfall for Orochimaru. I know you want to go after Orochimaru, Naruto, but we're not ready yet, ok." Naruto nodded and Sai continued. "Now, I've got a plan. Shiro can get us in as he's the major sneak, than Naruto and Sasuke will go in further. Me and Itachi will be back up in the car, ready if he's not alone. If he is however you two can take him out. Naruto, do you think you can?" the boys turned to Naruto who shook his head.
"I can't, I can't kill someone," he muttered, which made Tenten and Temari gasp.
"Kill him? I thought you were taking him out?" Tenten asked, looking at all the boys horror struck.
"That's what taken him out means," Sai explained, looking at her like she was stupid or something.
"So you kill people, you've all killed people?" Temari asked, looking at Itachi who nodded faintly.
"Everyone but Naruto has, but that's not the point. Let me continue." Sai took a deep breath as Tenten looked at Neji slightly shocked. "Sasuke you'll kill this guy, but Naruto will assist you. You then call me when he's dead and will invade his place. We might be able to find out more info about Orochimaru," everyone nodded and all the boys stood.
"Sai, what do you want me to do?" Neji asked as he'd been the only boy to not been given instructions.
"Stay here and look after Tenten and Temari. Any trouble, call me." Neji nodded and the boys left.
"Be careful," Tenten and Temari both called as everyone left. They all sat there silently until Temari sighed awkwardly.
"Well, I'm going to bed," she muttered and Tenten glared at her as she left the two of them alone.
"Does it bother you that much?" Neji asked, looking at Tenten with sad eyes. She wanted to say no, but it did slightly. She could never imagine Neji killing anyone.
"I'm sorry," she replied, not looking him in the eye.
"Does it make you hate me?" he asked and Tenten shook her head.
"I don't hate you, it's just strange. How could you kill someone?"
"Tenten, it's not about how could I, it's about life of death. Kill or be killed and if I didn't kill someone then I'd be dead, so I'm sorry and I couldn't help it." Neji got up from his seat and paced the room.
"Sorry," Tenten muttered, standing up and grabbing Neji's arm. "I don't hate you, I understand, it just shocked me." She stopped Neji from his very constant pacing. "Sorry," she repeated.
"Don't worry," Neji muttered, hugging her tightly. "I don't ever want you to hate me."
"I never could," Tenten replied and kissed Neji gently. She stared up into his beautiful pearly eyes, which she found herself completely lost in.
"Tenten," Neji muttered, moving his hand over her face slowly. "I love you." Tenten froze still staring at him.
"What?" she asked, not understanding if she had heard him correctly.
"I said I love you and I mean it. I love you so much that it hurts and I don't ever want you to go away." He kissed her and Tenten just stood, not able to even move her lips. When he pulled away she stared at him.
"You love me?" Neji nodded and Tenten beamed, wrapping her arms around his shoulder.
"I love you too," she said and then pressed her lips onto his. They stood kissing for what could have been hours, both feeling completely happy and safe and not worrying about the possible dangers their friends could be in.
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