My Life, Neji, and Other Time Consuming Tings

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. Kishi, you, and I both know that. But i do own this plot.

A/N: Sorry this chapter took so long. Finally was able to get some inspiration and just ran with it from there.

The next chapter should be coming out sooner this time. ^_^

Summary: I smile. What a strange guy. "Hey Hun, You tryin to save this damsel in distress?" I laugh pointing to myself. "Well that's too bad Hun, didn't you know?" I turn away smiling. "I'm completely unsavable" I dive into the darkness without a second glance. NejiTen

When you looked at me, what are were searching for?

I see even when I don't want to

I don't even need to believe to know

There's nothing to do but to live on, even with this "gift"

I have already been "fixed" since long ago, even though I wasn't broken

Can't take it back or give it away. No nerve or enough knowledge at the time to pass it on

Perhaps even then I knew it was on this path, among all those other travelers, I was to walk along it clearly, unbound, and changed

Whisper. Whisper. Whisper

"Do you see her?"

"Hey is that her...?"

Whisper. Whisper. Whisper.

"Oh my, I've never seen her up close before."

"Yea ugly little thing, huh."

Silence.

.....

They giggle and stare. Eyes focused dark, the epitome of belligerent maliciousness. Such eyes, so full of loathsome plans. For a split second they almost seemingly resembled vengeful specters, eyes glinting in mischief. For her. That pitiful girl. We'll get her soon enough...

In a momentary pause of commotion in the hallway, the spoken of girl trips and drops her books. She hurriedly bends to pick them up. Their eyes glint in excitement. They lurk in the corners of the hallways. Their raucous party of four causes others to look on in wonder, if even a hint of curiosity, they look on. Those girls are at it again. Advancing towards her, closing in, ready to pounce...!

A graceful figure glides from behind them in a lissome stride. Her face holds no hint of emotion. None whatsoever, at all. But she is breathtakingly beautiful. She tucks a lock of hair behind her ear emphasizing her long brown hair draping down her back and shoulders, surrounding her petite frame. Making her sailor uniform lovely in full feminine charm and elegance. Her eyes, a beautiful chocolate brown, for a brief second hold a small hint of amusement before tucking away back into her emotionless facade. She quickly descends upon the bended girl. The movements of the group come to a halting and immediate stop. As if scared to proceed or perhaps...warded off by some invisible and unknown force.

The figure stops and bends down to the level of the seemingly distressed girl struggling to pick up the books. She raises her beautifully gloved hand and smacks the books out of the other girl's hand. Complete and utter silence.She cups the distressed girls face. Completely embarrassed, the girl bows her head. Forcing her to look at her, the figure raises the girl's head. "...Falling again are we Nomu? Can't you even walk the halls without my needing to watch for you?" Quickly looking up at the figure she smiles sheepishly. "Sorry. I'm fine, really." The figure stares, then notices a cut on Nomu's knee. She stuns the hallway's inhabitants as well as Nomu in an unexpectedly and bold action. She briefly sucks on the cut before kissing it afterwards. She sits back to admire her work on tucked knees and gives a warm and charming smile.

In that instant the bell rings signaling the end of the free period. Laughing at Nomu's blushingly surprised face she gets up and lends a hand to the girl. "Let's go, we're going to homeroom." She grabs her hand and leads her down the hallway, face no longer lightened by the previous smile, emotionless once more. She agilely maneuvers her way pass the students still watching dumbly and still. Almost at the end of the hall turning to the classroom she calls over her shoulder, Nomu in tow behind her she calls out, "Anyone still in the hallway after the warning bell is not getting a excuse note from me. Disperse." Exactly on time, said warning bell rings and everyone slips put of their seeming trance and run off in whispers about the sudden events of the strange yet charming ice woman Tenten, going and spreading through the school like wild fire.

(Flashback)

"Will you start to think I'm weird and no good to Mama?" A young girl questions sadly, yet thoughtfully playing with her eggs at the breakfast table."Mother, no one will play with me anymore except Nomu. And that's only because her father doesn't know. He refuses to let her see me, even though her mother still let's her...." The older women turns around quickly and cups the childs face in her hands. "No child of mine is weird or no good, do you hear me? I love you and when we found you that day unconscious in that woods, I was so scared. No matter what happened, then and now, I'll always be beside you. And don't worry hun, the town...they'll come around. And all will be will again, even after all this time, you'll see." Giving her a quick peck on the cheek her eyes glint in mischief. "Now finish those eggs, and I don't want to hear how powdery they taste. You'll live."

"Tenten? Tenten. Tenten!" Looking in horror. "Oh my! Tenten don't die! the eggs weren't the bad~ eh? Foaming at the mouth? Looking to the small mini shrine on her left, at an unclear photo. "Honey, is that bad?" Now beginning to panic as the child gains mini x for eyes. "Ah! Tenten!"

(End of flashback)

"Tenten? Tenten. Tenten!"

She snaps her attention to the blackboard. In that moment the chalk slips, falls, and breaks out of the slightly irritated Math teacher's hand. "Nice of you to join us, mind answering this problem?" The class stares at the teacher with a bored stare. "Ah. Okay." Tenten gets up gracefully with ease and ready to answer the complicated problem as he begins to hand her a new piece of chalk. Just then a first year messenger knocks on the door and enters quietly. "Excuse me can the President please come to the Student Council room immediately? The Vice President calls for her in urgency." The class stares at the teacher as he readily begins to tell her they're in the middle of class, when the bell rings for third period break. Tenten grabs the chalk and effortlessly finishes the problem in a mere seconds. She winks at Nomu as she leaves and follows the first year out of the room.

The class settles in a calm atmosphere. They discuss the new transfer student coming later today. Supposedly to be a boy, the girls gossip wondering abouts his looks, as the guys wonder if he'll be a good addition to their sports clubs. They all enjoy the conversation and continue to guess about the mysterious new transfer student. Nomu sits by the window watching the student council walking out to the courtyard. She smiles as she sees Tenten.

"Nomu!" She turns at the call of her name. A girl classmate comes to her looking worried, "those girls outside are looking for you. They say they want to talk...will you be alright?" The class stops abruptly watching the girls waiting outside. Under the intense stare they begin to shift uncomfortably. Looking to see, she realizes they are the girls from this morning. The same girls who planted tacks in shoes, glued her locker together, and tried to attack her this morning before Tenten came.

She didnt know if Tenten knew or sawwhat was happening but she knew she definitely wasn't going to tell her. "I'll be fine, thanks." She smiles at her classmate. In turn she asks her if Tenten knows whats going on. Nomu laughs and says she'll be back soon before break ends. The class watches as she slips out of the room. They mutter quietly amongst themselves all wondering what to do, all very nervous. One brave person decides to voice all their concerns aloud, "So...who's going to tell Tenten when she gets back? 'Cause I'm not." Everyone grows tense, each sweating profusely. An angry Tenten is a scary Tenten.

"You're such an eye sore, you know?

"So disgusting. At least when that ice woman is weird, she does what she wants and sticks up for herself even with that annoying emotionless face."

"But you? Hmph. Such a spineless little twerp. Think you're tough because you survived a little bullying? Well we hate that woman. Wanna see what that girl does when she finds her friend in some trouble, finally a crack in that defense system."

Feeling suddenly angry and a bit brave, "What's wrong with you? Why would you do something like that?! Well...guess what she can't break, she won't, not for anyone."

Furious and filled with disbelief. "Well, we'll just see about that.." They all grab her by the arms and legs and run down the back staircase, towards the abandoned wing of the school.

"Guys! We've got a problem." Everyone turns around to watch as Ino bursts through the room.

Sakura questions the platinum blonde, "What's wrong Ino?" Out of breath she manages to answer. "Look, I heard Nomu was--"

"Where's Nomu? What happened." Her voice is serious and to the point. Everyone turns slowly to meet an emotionless Tenten with a hint if impatience. In which any moment could be turned into anger.

Ino nervously tells her of the events that has been happening to Nomu and what happened during the time she was gone. Tenten, looking grim for a second, pulls off her usual gloves. She begins to touch around Nomu's desk and belongings. She quietly asks in which chair she sat in. The class remains quiet as Sakura tells her by the window. Tenten touches that chair as well. She pauses for a moment and makes her way in strides to the door.

A boy named Shikamaru tugs at her sleeve to hault her. She turns and with little force breaks the contact. He places his hands in his pockets looking bored. She pointedly looks at him expectantly. "They went to the right of this room down the hall." She raises an eyebrow as the class holds their breath waiting for her reaction. With her eyes holding a hint of amusement and pride, she flips her hair and rolls her eyes. She walks over to the passage way of the door and touches it gently, closing her eyes. Calling over her shoulder she replies, "You didn't need to tell me that Nara. Have you forgotten what I do?" "Of course not, just lending a hand."

Then she was gone. The class releases the imaginary air that they were holding. All of them thinking how well that went, surprisingly enough.

A/N: What do you guys think? Any comments, concerns, suggestions, *cough* reviews... are all welcomed! ^_^