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

A NejiTen fanfic

Neji's P.O.V.

I left Tenten's house, my hands stuffed in my pockets once more. I couldn't believe what I had done. Despite going over there, it seemed that I technically comforted her. *Shivers*

That was nice of you.

Huh?

You've got a soft spot.

In your dreams.

Ha. Don't pretend I didn't see that.

See what?

You cared if she was alone.

And.

You CARED!

Sure.

You didn't want to leave her.

How do you know that.

I'm you technically.

If she was my friend I would've of cared.

Why isn't she your friend?

Why would she be?

She's your fricken dance partner.

So.

You've never drop her.

Have I dropped anyone?

Yes.

...they were annoying.

Tenten's the only one you haven't dropped on purpose.

I've never dropped anyone accidentally.

I know. Exactly.

Whatever. You're talking nonsense.

You touched her.

She was throwing up.

Yeah. So you cared if she got all her guts in her toilet. So you comforted her.

I did not.

Say whatever you want.

Hn. I will.

I can hn too.

And?

And you're not cool.

Shut up.

STOP DENYING YOU LIKE TENTEN!

...Um. I really don't like her.

*sniff sniff* Not even as a friend?

No. But not as an enemy.

You made sure to get that last part out quickly.

What the hell does that mean?

Nothing.

You sure seemed to get that part out quickly.

So.

Never mind. Leave me alone.

Yeah sure.

I looked up at a familiar Ramon Shop...seeing a familiar person. Naruto.

The blonde waved at me frantically. I shook my head at his stupidity and sauntered over.

"Hey, Neji!" Naruto cried loudly.

"Don't speak so loud," I grumbled.

Naruto stuck out his tongue. "What's always with you Neji,"

I ignored the ignorant boy and shut my eyes close.

"So what's the deal with Tenten?" Naruto demanded annoyingly.

Shut the hell up.

"What about her?" I asked icily.

"Why are you so mean to her?" Naruto questioned, slurping up his Ramon rudely.

"I'm not mean," I answered simply.

Naruto coughed on his food, making me flinch in annoyance.

"You're joking right?' he asked. "Like seriously,"

"No," I replied, gritting my teeth.

Naruto snickered. "You don't notice the obvious do you?" He asked.

I narrowed my eyes.

"I don't know what you're talking about.

Naruto laughed once more. "Dude, you act like she's a disease,"

A hint of guilt pricked my skin, but I quickly shook off that ridiculous feeling.

I sighed, and stared at Naruto in the eyes. "A," I hissed. "Don't call me dude, and B, I don't act like she's a disease,"

"Fine," Naruto gave up. "You act like she's an infection,"

"No I don't,"

"Yes you do,"

"No,"

"Yes,"

"No,"

"Yes,"

"No,"

"Yes,"

"Cut this crap. I'm not gonna argue with you," I groaned getting up.

"Eh where're ya going?" Naruto demanded, watching me leave.

"Away," I remarked. Back home.

"You gonna see Tenten?" Naruto asked.

"Already did," I answered.

"Huh?"

I ignored the idiot once more. God was he stupid.

"What happening?" Naruto inquired.

I looked behind me. "Nothing of your concern."

Naruto's eyebrows furrowed. "I'd hate to be Tenten. You're so difficult...and mean,"

Yeah. I've heard that one before. I don't care if people think I'm mean. I need to focus on my career goals, become the most successful performer, therefore getting paid a maximum wage, leading to a powerful life above all failures like Tenten.

How the hell could you fuckin say that?!

What?

Tenten is nowhere near a failure.

Not failure failure.

What's you problem?

Nothing.

You have a major emotion problem.

And.

You need to learn to love.

I did. Then the person loved died.

You could protect Tenten.

Who said I want to love her?

She's close to you even if you don't know it.

Hn.

You do care.

I do?

God. Hell yeah.

I don't think so you annoying brat.

Yeah, I'm you smart one.

No you're not.

What?

I don't have silly feelings like you.

Is that what you call them, bastard?

Who are you...Tenten?

What do you have against her?

I don't know what you're talking about.

Why do you hate her? Is it that hard of a question?

I dislike her because she doesn't give up?

Is that a bad thing? And what doesn't she give up on?

...Me.

...Still. How is that bad?

Because I don't believe in relationships. That includes friendship.

The why did you ask her if she would be okay alone?

I DON'T KNOW! IT JUST CAME OUT!

Calm down.

Fuck no. I'm pissed.

For an emotionless bastard, you're good at getting pissed.

Tenten is pissing me off.

Why?

Because she won't give shit up.

Persistence is good.

I growled, swinging the door of the Hyuuga Household open.

Leave me alone.

Fine. I'll let you sulk.

Good.

"Neji-nii-san," Hinata acknowledged following me.

"Hinata," I mumbled quietly by my door. "Leave me alone,"

"Wh-what happened?" Hinata stammered.

"Tenten's sick," I explained.

"I-is she alright?" Hinata asked.

"Yes, she just threw up," I remarked through gritted teeth, my mind begging her to go away.

"Are her parents home?" Hinata questioned, worriedly.

I paused. "Well no but-"

"Wh-why did you leave her?' Hinata "weakly" demanded.

"She seemed fine," I answered about to shut my door.

Hinata wanted to say more but she finally squeaked.

I raised an eyebrow at my cousin.

"Please be nice to her, next time," she murmured.

"I was nice,"I grumbled.

Hinata smiled slightly, walking away, but turning to me.

"Nicer," she corrected.

I scowled, slamming my door shut. I didn't need to be nice to anyone.


Tenten' s P.O.V.

He did.

Did not.

Did.

Didn't.

Did.

Didn't.

Did,

Didn't.

Did.

No. He. Didn't.

Then why would he ask? Huh?!

Because Hinata told him to come over.

She didn't tell him to ask you. She didn't know you were sick.

How do you know she's not psychic?

...Don't ever speak again.

What? She could be.

Is that even possible.

...I don't really know.

Ha. See?

Whatever. Shut up.

Number...8?

...Do you have a life?

Technically I'm not living. I'm you. So you just asked yourself if you had a life.

Hmph. Could care less.

Yeah you humph away.

You did it wrong.

Hmph...could care less.

Don't copy me.

Just did,

Well suck it cuz-

Getting off topic!

Good.

Neji cared.

I'm sure.

I really think he did.

Impossible.

Why don't you want to believe it?

It's out of the question.

But it really isn't impossible.

Next to.

But not.

So. What hope does that give me?

Some?

Yeah some. You're funny.

C'mon. You know he has a heart.

...

It was just taken away when his father was murdered.

I know that.

Then why don't you want to help him?

I don't think it's possible.

There you go again with your possibilities.

"Cambells, chicken noodle soup, possibilities"

Don't sing.

Sorry.

As I was saying. How could you think that? By not helping him you're being extremely selfish.

What?!

You heard what I said.

But he's mean to me!

Get over it and show him he can care because he did back there.

Whatever I'll think about it. No guarantees. The only reason I'm doing this is because you won't stop bugging me about it.

Yeah yeah sure.

Got it.

Yep.

Positive?

Yeah.

So I'm not doing this for him.

...I doubt that.

What did you say?

A/N Sorry guys for having such a late update. School just started and they've already piled on the homework. God. So terrible. And this is a short chapter too so I'm also sorry about that. But on the bright side it was my birthday two days ago. I know my brothers and mine are so close together. It's kinda annoying because my mom still has his "decorations" as I should say up, when my birthday arrives. approx. 7 days later. So thanks for reading and please please please review (without telling me too much crap about the late update).