~*~*~*~*Dance Partners*~*~*~*~

A NejiTen fanfic

Tenten's P.O.V.

"You're late,"

"You're early,"

"You're a baka,"

"You're a gay face,"

"You're going bad with comebacks,"

"You're going to stop or I'm gonna beat you senseless,"

"You're annoying me."

"You're-"

"Enough!" Tsunade cried.

I crossed my arms indignantly. Stupid Neji. That idiot made me get in trouble.

"Hn," Neji typically 'stated'?

"Is that all you say?" I demanded, grabbing his shirt collar.

Neji pried my fingers away. "One," he grumbled. "Don't touch me. Two, no that's not all I can say. Obviously,"

I stuck out my tongue, making a weird childish noise. God he's so mean and cold and stubborn and-

And he saved your life.

And I thanked him and he refused to say your welcome.

So. It doesn't change the fact that he saved you.

I don't care. I would've made it out anyways-

No you wouldn't have.

Grr.

What the hell was that?

What?

Did you just...grr?

Um...no?

Yes you did?

And what of it?

That's a little weird.

Well if I'm weird than you are too!

...Yeah that's right. You-

"Tenten!" Tsunade cried. "Are you paying attention?"

"Um, not really," I replied. "What were you saying?"

Tsunade rolled her eyes. "God child,"

I shrugged. God woman. This is Neji's fault. Why can you not see it???

"We're continuing," Tsunade announced.

"Yeah," I replied.

"Alright, you're going to lean on Neji's shoulder, sending him into his left leg splits. Then you're going to slowly walk around him in two counts of eight, holding his left hand. Then your going to let it go, take three long steps and jump into a right leg leap, step with your left and jump into another leap but this time turn around once, land, walk 7 and 8, but you have to spot!" Tsunade informed.

"Got it,"

"Neji, you heard that obviously, now when she goes leaping off, you're going to turn to the right as you get out of your splits, onto your stomach, to your knees and a forward roll, and getting up as you get out of the roll." Tsunade said.

"Alright,"

Tsunade casually walked towards the stereo.

I took a breath and prepared myself for the pain. Neji pushed me into the air and I first squeezed my eyes shut. But they slowly opened. My body was...relaxed. Neji seemed to noticed this also. He stared at me, with either hatred or surprise. I bit my lip. Wait a sec. Was I trying to look uncomfortable? NO! What was happening? I felt safe. Completely safe. No this can't be. I do not trust Neji Hyuuga. No. Was this because he saved me earlier? Possibly. Maybe it was because he held my weight. Okay. This could possibly be an advantage. Possibly. Not certainly.

Finally the song came on.One two three four five six seven eight.

Neji held me there for the first count of eight then slowly put me down, his hands sliding under my arms.

Then I scurried to the other side of the room and wait for the chorus. Then, I chassed, stepped, and leapt, my right foot forward, stepped with my left, jumping into Neji. He caught me and spun around, then sending me into my center splits. What the hell? I didn't cringe or feel uncomfortable. His arms finally uncircled from my waist. I pushed forward onto my stomach, sat on my ankles, and rolled over to the back of the room. I then rose up, my arms following then slowly moving downwards. Then I did left pika turns to where Neji was, our arms touching slightly.

"Nice," Tsunade commented. "Tenten you're doing a lot better,"

"Yeah, thanks," I answered.

"Neji, perfect technique," the woman added. "You two are a very good mix,"

I cringed slightly. That was an overstatement.

"Sure,"

Neji just stared in disbelief, shaking his head slightly.

I smirked a bit. Yep. He definitely did not like that idea the least bit.

I JUST GOT THE BEST IDEA!!!!!!

...oh? What is that?

YOU HAVE TO HOOK UP WITH NEJI!!

WHAT THE FUCK?! HELL NO!

HELL YES!

Why?

Because you two look cute together.

Yeah thanks. I look good with an ice cube.

No seriously. I can see it.

Yeah. I think I see the light.

But you're not dying.

You pop one more of those ideas in your head then I will die!

That's great.

...You know that means you die too right?

Shit.

Ha!!

...

...

...

...

Please please please please please-

NO! I DO NOT HOOK UP!

Alright Kelly Clarkson.

Shut up.

What is that...seven?

...You are really annoying.

So are you.

Don't talk to me.

Don't you mean think to me.

Okay you're confusing me.

I do that often.

Great whatever.


"You're really improving with you emotions," Tsunade explained, a happy tone riddled in her words.

"Thank you," I replied. "You're a good teacher,"

"Actually," Tsunade smirked. "I heard about your little incident yesterday,"

I flinched, glancing around the room to make sure Neji was out of earshot, when I was satisfied, I looked back at her.

"How do you know about that?" I demanded.

Tsunade's smirked grew wider. "I was there,"

My eyes twitched and my face flushed a bright red.

"You were?"

"Yep," Tsunade remarked crossing her arms.

"And you didn't do anything," I growled between my teeth.

Tsunade shrugged. "Nope,"

I clicked my tongue in annoyance. "What about it?"

"That was some nice teamwork," Tsunade complimented.

"So," I ignored that nice commented.

"You know trust him to lift you in the dance after that Ferris Wheel accident," Tsunade chuckled.

"What do you mean?" I interrogated stubbornly.

"He didn't drop you," Tsunade replied.

God she was right. This is bad. I can't trust bastards. It leads to certain disaster.

"Whatever," I mumbled. "Have a nice day,"

Tsunade laughed. "Yeah you two,"

I slung my bag over my shoulder and waved goodbye to Shizune as I walked out the door.

Sniff sniff. Long walk home. NOOOOOOO!


Almost...home....a little farther.

I stopped abruptly between two paths. Hmm.

One was longer, one was shorter. One was faster, one was slower. One was straight through, one went around. One was dangerous, one was safe. One had a bad history, one was new and refreshed. Pne was through the alley, one wasn't. Hmm. What to choose.

I never noticed it but before I had always gone down the 'safe' path.

Okay maybe I would just check if anyone was in the alley. Just check.

Carefully, I crept towards the path and tried to-

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" it was Raipo.

Panicking, I ducked, hiding behind the wall but still tuning in.

"WHY THE HELL DIDN"T YOU GET HIM?!"

I bit my lip. Oh no. Bad feeling.

"There was someone with him," Drazen hissed.

Yopi spoke up. "So?"

"It was a girl," Drazen explained.

I tried to quiet my breathing.

"And," Raipo droned.

"He saved her,"

Raipo looked up in interest. "I see,"

Yopi grinned. "Thank god you were thinking,"

"Yeah," Drazen mumbled. "Thanks for bitching about it when you had no idea of the situation,"

I tore down the street as fast as I could and didn't stop until I arrived home.

Panting for breath, I practically broke down the door. Of course my parents weren't home.

I didn't want to cry but now I knew for sure that they had tried to kill Neji yesterday. Great. The Ferris Wheel. Everything was because of them. I almost died because of them. Stupid gang. Fail at life.

So are you just going to sulk?

Yep!

That's great but-

Did you not hear me?

Um yeah.

Leave me alone.

Why?

I'm pissed off.

I can see that.

No you can't.

Excuse me?

You don't have eyes.

...Metaphorically speaking,

Whatever. Go away. You're annoying.

Jeez you're as bad as Sasuke's inner. I can't see why Sakura actually likes the person.

Say what?

Sasuke's inner is a bitch.

...I'm going to pretend you never said that.

Why?

JUST GO AWAY!

kay, don't spaz.

Don't make me commit suicide.

You wouldn't.

Nope. I just wanted to hear your reaction.

Alright but you're getting off the point.

I bet I am.

So let's discuss this matter.

I'd rather not.

Why?

Because last time we had a discussion your advice was to make me hook up with Neji.

And?

WHAT THE FUCK?!

Alright alright calm down.

Never.

You okay?

How dare you question my sanity?

Is that a bad thing.

Yes.

Oh well you're insane.

Leaning against my headboard I raised an eyebrow.

How is that?

NEJI IS FUCKIN HOT, YOU DANCE WITH HIM AND HE TOUCHES YOU PRACTICALLY HALF NAKED IN YOUR COSTUME, HE SAVED YOUR ASS AND YOUR NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF IT?!!!!!!!

Um. No. Not really.

WHY NOT?!

BECAUSE HE"S A BASTARD!

You know you use very colorful words for a fourteen year old.

Yeah. That's because I'm pissed.

I think I've noticed.

Well go away please.

Why?

Because your making me want to go to Neji?

And make out?

No you perv and tell him.

Why not?

He's gonna be a meanie.

Get over it.

No.

GET YOUR ASS OVER THERE!

FINE!


I stared at the wooden door. Knock Tenten. Knock. DO IT!

I bit my lip. Why the hell was this so hard? I had no idea. God this was going to bug me. Alright. Do it now.

Taking a deep breath, I wrapped my knuckles against the door and waited. First there was nothing but soon the door swung open. I had expected to see an extremely pissed Neji, arms crossed and everything, spewing fire as usual, but I was proven wrong.

Standing before me was a small, timid girl. She smiled weakly and waved slightly.

"Hello Tenten," Hinata greeted.

"Hi," I answered back.

"Why are you here?" Hinata inquired.

I grimaced. "I'm here to speak to the devil himself."

Hinata first put on a confused look but slowly understood.

"Oh," She laughed slightly. "Neji-nii-san is in his room. Come in,"

I walked into the beautiful Hyuuga Manor. Everything was authentic and breathtaking. Even the fricken couch.

"Last door on the left," Hinata instructed. "I would come but I must speak with my father at the moment,"

I nodded. Shit. What if he gets pissed and tries to strangle me.

Timidly, I tiptoed down the hall and stopped before Neji's door. Breathe, I reminded myself.

Squeezing my eyes shut, I knocked on the door. There was a pause, then a sigh.

I heard the song of springs lifting and the door opened.

Neji stared into my eyes.

"What do you want?" He hissed.

The kid towered over me. Holy crap was he tall. Intimidating much.

"U-Um," Stop stuttering. He's not that scary. "Can I come in?"

SHIT! DAMN! NO! NEVER!!!!!!!!!

"Only if you make it quick," Neji stepped aside.

Hey. He let me in. Hehe.

"What is it?" Neji demanded, taking a seat on his bed.

I sighed. "Neji I need to tell you something,"

"I'm waiting,"

God. I might as not tell you then. Damn prodigies.

"I came across them again,"

Oh god.

Neji's lip curled. "Stop lying,"

"Why won't you believe me?" I demanded.

"It's not that I don't believe you. I don't want to believe you."

Tears swelled up. This must be hard for him. I just realized that. He was probably thinking of his dad everytime I mentioned this. I was only making it worse.

"You have to," I gulped.

"And why is that?" Neji growled.

"Because they tried to kill you yesterday," I sobbed. "What does that mean to you?"

Neji stared at my tears staining his floor.

Why the hell was I crying? Why'd I even come?

"Those rides are old," Neji said softly.

"So it just happened that when we went on and were at the top it stopped working?" I asked.

"Yes," Neji answered.

"But it's real. We almost got killed!" I shrieked.

"That was accidental," Neji explained.

"And you don't care?" I argued. "At all?"

"Why should I?"

I shut my eyes, hoping more tears wouldn't fall. A surge of anger flowed through my veins.

Growling, I shoved Neji onto the floor.

"Don't you feel that?" I cried. "Don't you care?"

I pushed him back down. "Do you?" I sobbed.

I was going in for another but Neji was quick. He grabbed my wrists and shoved me into a wall. God that fuckin hurt.

My head coming forward slightly, I gasped in pain.

"You think you know me," Neji hissed, his breath against my neck, making shivers get sent up my spine.

"I know you well enough," I remarked.

"No you don't," Neji grumbled.

"I know about your past," I told him, leaning forward so our noses touched.

Neji gripped my wrists, squeezing them tight.

"That hurts," I squirmed. Neji pressed his body closer, nailing me to the wall.

"You have no idea what it's like," He snarled through clenched teeth.

"Oh yeah I do,"

Okay this was awkward. He was being mean and close.

"I know exactly what that's like. My parents tried to kill me. They abused me for a long time until I was finally taken away. You don't know what that's like. Your father actually loved you," I snapped back, still struggling under his hold.

"How do you know that?" Neji interrogated.

"Because," I responded. "If he didn't you wouldn't give a shit. And you wouldn't be as messed up."

Neji released my wrists and gave me breathing space.

"I would like you to leave," Neji stated.

"I'm not lying Neji," I said, opening the door, wiping tears off. "Your life's in danger,"

"Why would you care?" Neji questioned, staring at me impassively.

I let out more sobs and finally broke down crying.

"I don't even know," I cried. "Thanks for nothing,"

I slammed the door and stomped out, breaking into a run.

All of a sudden I crashed right into Hinata, knocking her right down.

"Tenten?" She asked, watching me storm out the door.

"Sorry," I mumbled.

"Are you alright?" she asked me.

"NO!" I shrieked, slamming the front door.

Hell I'm not right. Neji puts me to tears every time. He makes me feel horrible. He makes me feel stupid and insignificant. He hates me. I hate him. I have no idea why he saved me yesterday. Maybe he was just in a good mood...no wait. He needs a dance partner. I forgot.

Annoying little baka.

And I though I trusted him

A/N Ha another 'late' update. Yeah. Some of you people think that more than a day is late? Well I don't care because I have a life. But I still love to write. And school is coming up soon so prepare for a little later updates. Like two to three days. I know it's hard isn't it. Anyways, I made a pretty long chapter for that. So please review. I know. Neji is still a bastard but I know exactly what I'm going to do to help his little disease. Have no fear. lol. Again. Please review:)