'How had this happened?' Tenten contemplated as she and Neji shared a passionate lip lock within the confines of his office. He held her flushed against the wall as he caressed her sides and left her in a daze.
It had started out innocently enough. She was exploring the castle grounds getting to know the place a little better while her husband worked. Tenten just happened to pass by a room in which Itachi and Neji were 'negotiating' and Neji saw her. He had called an end to the discussion and dismissed Itachi from his presence. The next thing she knew, they were walking and chatting and ended up in his office. The flirting must've gotten to her because she was backed into the wall while she and Neji were engaged in a heated battle of tongues.
All she knew was that he was pleasuring her better than even her precious Lee at the moment and idly wondered if he would continue to do so if she let him. It was that thought that shook her from her lustful haze. She felt like she was dunked in a tub of ice cold water. Tenten pulled away to draw in as much air into her lungs as she could because she felt as if she were drowning. Her choppy short breaths and swollen lips were a testament to her inappropriate dealings with the king.
Neji too stepped away although he couldn't tear his gaze away from Lee's wife. The thought that it was his old friend's spouse did not even cross his mind nor did the fact that he too was married register to him, it never did. All he was thinking was that this intoxicating minx would be his to conquer, especially after she seemed to be able to resist his charm. Her strength to remain faithful to another man just made her all the more desirable since he's never come across a woman that could turn him down.
They both straightened their clothing out and smoothed out all the other out of place details before parting ways. Tenten bid him a good day, although she couldn't quite look him in the eye after what they shared, and left as fast as she could. She feared if she stayed any longer the lust in her body would drive her to do something she would forever regret and after what just happened she couldn't afford anymore guilt on her conscience.
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Sasuke approached her quietly and with caution that way he wouldn't scare her away or worse unintentionally cause her to fall off the ledge. Finally arriving barely a foot behind her he cleared his throat and waited for her to acknowledge him.
Hinata at first didn't notice the prince standing behind her but once she noticed his shadow looming over her and heard him cough she realized she wasn't alone. She got up and stood face to face with the object of her musings and tension. Hinata decided to get everything off her chest and out in the open just so he understands the whole situation. They shared a slight staring contest before they opened their mouths to speak.
"I need to talk to you." They spoke at the same time.
"You can go first." They said simultaneously again.
"No that's okay, you start." A third time.
"Damn it! This isn't getting us anywhere." Sasuke said in frustration, startling his love.
"Sorry." Hinata bowed her head.
"You have nothing to apologize for. If anyone should say sorry it's me. For whatever reason, I've driven you away from me and I'd just have to say that I'm genuinely sorry for whatever I've done to cause you to keep away from me. Please forgive me Hinata." He begged almost ready to get on his knees before her to plead for clemency.
"You called me by my name" she noted with awe. It felt good to hear him speak to her without the formalities even if the reasons behind it were lousy. Shaking out of her momentary lapse she went back to trying to ease his troubled mind. "You did nothing wrong Sasuke, it was me. I just needed time alone to think. I couldn't do that at the castle."
"Really?" He seemed relieved that he hadn't upset her but she wasn't finished.
"Yes but you are part of the reason why I ran off. Actually you are the reason why I left."
"Oh. What's wrong?" He was very concerned about her.
"Well…" she began to tell him every little thing she was and has been feeling for the past few weeks since his arrival. Most of it made him smile even though she made some valid points that made him scowl.
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Lee returned to his bedroom hoping to find his beautiful wife sitting at the vanity brushing her rich brown hair but alas she was nowhere to be found in her room. He went on to search, much in the same manner as the Uchiha he helped a short while ago, before he came across her in Hinata's garden sitting and admiring the flowers. He immediately ran and scooped her up in his arms out of joy and relief.
"Lee!"
"What's wrong love?"
"Nothing. You just surprised me that's all."
"I was worried that you had gotten lost or something. I know you don't know your way around the palace that well and I thought…" His nervous rambling was put to an end by a delicate finger on his lips.
"Hush, my love it's alright. I'm fine. I've just been walking around; there's no need to worry."
She saw the ardor and distress over her disappearance swimming in his dark eyes. It made her feel even more ashamed of what she'd done earlier. Her eyes watered as her remorse and love nearly swallowed her whole. She adores Lee and loathes her traitorous body and mind right now because even at this moment, being held in his arms, she's still thinking of Neji. All she wants and needs right now is to forget that it ever happened.
Lee saw his little woman looking near tears and quickly went to comfort her. He gently wiped away the water in the corner of her eyes and tenderly kissed her face all over from her cheeks and nose to her jaw line. He made his way to her lips and then slowly began devouring her mouth. It went from a sweet and loving peck to a passionate embrace between their lips. Tenten was sure to forget her amorous encounter with the king.
Tenten reluctantly pulled away from the incredible kiss Lee bestowed upon her to look him in his eyes, which were clouded over in hunger for her at the moment. "Let's take this back to our room darling."
"Of course." Lee pecked her sweet lips again before picking her up bridal style and carting her off to their bedroom where they wouldn't leave for the next few hours.
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Neji sat in his study going over the past events since the arrival of his guests. He went over the business dealings with the eldest Uchiha brother and how at some points it looked as if it would all fall apart but now the peace treaty was so much closer to coming to fruition. Soon after this evening's meal everything would be complete, the festival would go underway as planned and it would not have been for nothing. His late father was sure to be proud of him for accomplishing what he failed to when he was alive, peace between the two powerful nations.
Then he thought about the other Uchiha boy and how he caught him hanging around his wife in ways he did not approve of at all. For instance, the first moment he found him having tea in the gardens with Hinata he took note of the manner in which he smiled and eyed her. He didn't like it one bit but since it was innocent enough he didn't forbid them from being around each other, besides it would be odd if one Uchiha was allowed to roam around freely and the other wasn't during these times of 'peace'. He snorted in distaste and shook his head.
If he didn't have to worry about appearances he would have told the little jackass to stay the hell away from his woman. But alas, it was not to be. He didn't know what he'd do if she was doing the unthinkable with the Uchiha brat but it would not be pretty for the parties involved. Thank the gods he has Lee to watch over them and make sure they were well behaved.
Thinking of his trustworthy captain allowed his mind to shift to thoughts of his friend's wife. That woman was addicting to say the least. Once he'd gotten a taste of her lips he knew he wouldn't be satisfied with just that. It was like ambrosia, too good to be true. And the vixen managed to push him away while they were in his office. He stared around his study with an arrogant smirk on his face at that thought. Neji knew that with time over the course of the week of the festival he would have her. He licked his lips in anticipation of when that time came, he couldn't wait.
Getting up he headed out and made his way to his bedroom for rest. Perhaps if Hinata was there they could enjoy a nice romp before bed. Just imagining it caused him to walk just a tad bit faster.
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The once missing queen could be found in her secret spot sitting down once more. But instead of being on the soft grass of the meadow she was sitting in Sasuke's lap. They sat comfortably watching the sun set over the horizon as its beautiful rays cast an array of colors across the sky and water's surface. They both felt at peace as they enjoyed this private moment together.
Both young royals had gotten a lot off of their minds as they talked prior to this. Hinata had told her secret love everything from start to finish to let him know why she's been acting the way she has and in return Sasuke spilled the beans about all of his thoughts and emotions as well. He even confessed to her his meetings with the goddess of love but left out how they met exactly since it was so embarrassing to say. He told her how they were meant to be together no matter what and that one way or another they would be and Hinata believed him. How could she not? To do so would be defying a god!
Now both are just sitting here enjoying their quite time together. No worries, no confusion, just peace; the questions and concerns can wait for another day. Once the sun had fully set they both got up and went back to their respective horses and rode back to the castle. Neither knew that Neji would be waiting and that there'd be trouble.
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"Where have you been!" Neji demanded an immediate answer. He'd been notified the minute she'd come waltzing through the gates with the youngest prince in tow. Then he'd confronted her and called for Lee as well. "You better start talking before I…"
"Your grace! You called for me?" Lee interrupted at a good time since it seemed that Neji was about ready to blow his top.
Composing himself once more he turned to his incompetent servant and glared icily at him. "Why were you not with her? I thought I told you to watch her. What if something happened to her? Care to explain to me what's been going on?"
"My apologies your highness." Lee humbled himself and bowed low before Neji and then continued to speak. "I was with her for majority of the time. She had been down at the docks overlooking the ocean and the prince had come along with me as well when we left with her majesty." Neji gazed suspiciously at them both as he explained himself.
"Then as we were headed back she told me she wanted to go horse backing and I had no problem with that except I had to get back to my rounds here, so the prince offered to look after her during that time. I did not believe she would come to harm while in his care and it would seem that I was correct sir. But I sincerely apologize for not obeying orders sire. You may punish me as you see fit."
Hinata looked at Lee in concern when he said that. She didn't want her dear friend to get into trouble because of her gallivanting. Neji saw Hinata's worried look and decided to lighten up since he did not want to upset her. That would just make things worse for the time being so he chose to let him off with a slap on the wrist… this time.
"Is this true Hinata?" His milky eyes bored into her with an intense stare. He could tell she was a little afraid of him after his earlier outburst.
"Y-yes Neji. Yes it is." She nearly flinched when she stuttered at the beginning of her statement. Neji was sure to see through her pitiful lie then. Luckily for her Neji dismissed her slip as a result of the little scare he gave her from before. 'Good at least she'll remember not to do such a thing again.' He thought satisfied that he'd taken care of her little bad habit before it got worse.
"(Sigh) Fine. I'll leave it be for now but I never want this to happen again. Lee since you can't seem to handle your normal duties and the additional one of looking after my wife I want you to be around her at all times. Your responsibilities of looking after the security of the palace will be placed in more able hands. Is that clear?"
"Yes your highness." Lee grit his teeth at the obvious insult to his competence. He'd more or less been demoted from captain. But at least he'd saved his friend from being punished.
"Good. You are dismissed." Lee walked stiffly from the room back to his quarters. He chose not to tell his wife about it, no need to get her upset. Besides he feel as though he'll get his rank back soon enough. Once Lee exited the room he turned to his fidgeting wife. "As for you. This will never happen again. Do you understand me?"
"Yes dear." She was so frightened for her well being at the moment. She didn't want him to get violent, she's been fearful of that since she married him.
"Good. Now come. We go to bed. The celebrations begin tomorrow." With that said he marched off to bed fully expecting her to follow him obediently. And she did just that but not before thinking… 'This is going to be one long week.'
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Heh... looks like you'll be getting that double feature after all. Even if it is almost ten minutes later than I said it would be lol. I'm like Kakashi when it comes to updates just to let you readers know. Hope you like it... ENJOY!!! Oh yeah, please review!