Still A Lady---Chapter 5
Sasuke's POV
A few days had gone by before I saw TenTen again. I went to go see her one day and saw the Hyuga hovering about. So, to avoid the hassle, I waited until I could see her alone. I had thought long and hard about what Kakashi said to me. TenTen was not the enemy. I was not her enemy. It had finally sunk in. Either that or my conscience just wouldn't let me be in peace about it. I decided to go see her and offer my apology. I found her outside on her balcony one evening, gazing up at the stars. I wondered what she was thinking about. Probably Hyuga. Hn. I don't know what she sees in the bastard but at least he genuinely cared for her. My sore, bruised jaw was evidence of his concern. I scaled up the wall and took place beside her.
"Hey."
"Hey Sasuke," she said softly. She wrinkled her nose when she saw my bruises.
"How're you feeling?" I asked, leaning back against the balcony rail.
"I'm ok. Just a bit sore. How are you?" She asked, referring to my jaw.
"I saw your boyfriend the other day," I teased. I took note at how she smiled at that remark. "He's pissed."
"I know," TenTen replied. "Neji has a bad habit of taking his frustrations out on people."
"He has reason to be upset," I said, humbling myself by shoving my hands into my pockets. "I got pretty rough with you the other day. I'm sorry."
TenTen smiled at me sweetly. "You're forgiven. I'm sorry Neji clocked you in the jaw."
"If I were him I'd clock me in the jaw too. He really cares about you."
"I know," she answered in a dreamy tone that I found bothered me.
There was a calm silence between us. No doubt, TenTen was thinking of Neji. That much was certain. What I wasn't certain of was the rising disturbance inside of me. I looked over at TenTen and her eyes seemed to twinkle in the moonlight. We both sat watching the night stars together for awhile before curiosity got the best of me.
"So, you two gonna hook up?" I asked, surprised at my own eagerness to know.
TenTen's face lit up all aglow in another smile.
Though she never said it, confirmation in her smile seemed to somehow disappoint me in a way. Still, I was happy for her.
"Well, he'd better treat you right," I told her, "or he'll answer to me."
TenTen threw me a quick glance. "What's that supposed to mean?" she queried, absolutely clueless. I felt myself smile inside. It was time to clue her in….
TenTen's POV
(Was this really happening…… to me?!!!)
Sasuke stepped to me in a bold move that took me completely by surprise. He reached out to tenderly stroke my cheek and then he craned his arm around me, pulling me close. He then so dangerously moved his face so close to mine that I was shocked and stilled with eager anticipation of his next move. He was so close and so damn sexy all of a sudden. My heart stopped and quickened all at once. I could feel the hot warmth of his breath kissing my skin. Something in me quivered with guilty excitement…... Something in me surfaced, to my surprise, and made me want the Uchiha.
"Hyuga's not the only one who cares for you, TenTen," Sasuke said in a sexy, low baritone voice as he planted a sensuous kiss behind my ear. I closed my eyes and caught my breath, awaiting something more. When it didn't come, I opened my eyes to find Sasuke's deep, sexy, onyx dark eyes staring straight into mine. A sweeping rush of desire for him awakened in me.
"Sasuke," I muttered, whispering softly his name to him.
That's when he released me and gave that cocky, devilish smirk of his.
I narrowed my eyes at him, unsure of what had just happened between us.
"I'll see you later, TenTen," Sasuke announced. Then he jumped from my balcony onto the village streets.
Suddenly, I felt as if I had just danced with the devil.
Sasuke's POV
(Still Smirking) Score one for the Uchiha.
End
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Author's Note: Those who read the original version I think will definitely like this ending MUCH better. I know I do!!! And Thanks for the Reviews!!!! :)