So yes, I did minor adjustments to my writing style because as I read the previous chapters I wrote, I found my way pof writing sort of formal. Maybe too formal. Anyway, I turned it down a little this time. Thank you to all of my readers who continue to read and review this story. :)

Well, here goes.

Chapter 4

Brand New Determination.

So Hyuga Neji doesn't like me. Well, it's kinda nice to see that the feeling is mutual, because frankly, good-looking or not, I don't like him either.

"Finally. Look, I never asked for this. I do not want any of this extra work on my part, and apparently, I don't like who I'm working for either. ", I told him straight on. Then he face me with a smirk on his lips. If I wasn't so in control of myself, I would've kicked that smirk right off his face.

"Well, I guess there's room for compromise. I'm sure Tsunade would understand.", he started walking towards God-knows-where. Probably on his way to Tsunade's office. Now this is one thing that I can agree with. It's about time he's realized that this isn't going to work out.

Soon enough, we reached Tsunade's office. I was about three steps behind him the moment we arrived. The grabbed on to the knob and pulled, without even bothering to knock. Talk about rude, right?

"Principal, there's something I need to talk to you about.", he said sternly while making his way into the room. I followed him inside. Tsunade was sitting on her revolving office chair, holding a clipboard in her hands.

"Hyuga Neji, by the way you barged in like that, I think this is an important issue. What can I do for you?", she asked, not taking her honey colored eyes from the clipboard in hand.

"Sorry about that.", Neji answered in monotone as we went further into the room until he was standing directly in front of Tsunade's desk.

"And you brought Tenten along too. Well, I think I know what you want to negotiate.", Tsunade looked up from her clipboard. Her eyes first stared at me, then shifted onto Neji. "If you're here to ask for her termination as your team manager, well, I'd have to say no."

Neji's face twisted into a frown. He threw his hands down the wooden desk then spoke even louder than before. "This girl is a distraction, and surely, she isn't going to provide any help whatsoever to the team."

Of course he was right. I don't even know basketball, and I know even less in handling jobs like this. "Yes Ma'am, he's right.", I said.

Tsunade looked at me. "So I see the two of you have worked out some compromise. You don't like him, and he doesn't like you. That's what's happening right?"

"Frankly, yes.", I tried my hardest not to roll my eyes at what I have just said. What? I had to!

The room was suddenly quiet. Neji was staring on the wooden desk, while Tsunade was again, looking down on her clipboard, biting on her lip. Then our Principal suddenly burst into laughter.

"Now that must be the most immature thing I have heard.", her laughter soon died out. "High school seniors, complaining about stuff like this? Oh, you have got to be kidding me."

Neji slightly flinched at her remark. Principal Tsunade then stood up and walked over to the spot between me and the great *sarcasm* Hyuga Neji.

"First of all, I appointed Tenten as your team's manager. Not only as punishment to what she has done to your former manager, but because the team needs one. So if you think that coming over here and telling me how I should go back on my decision just because you don't like each other, well, you guys have to think of another approach. Because as far as I'm concerned, I call the shots here. Okay?"

We stood there in silence while she looked at the two of us. Neji still had his back to me as he was still staring at the wooden desk he had his hands on. I hate it when she starts talking like this, about being the principal, calling the shots, and all that. We get it, alright? No need to rub it in!

"Look. I'll give the two of you two weeks. If by the end of that time, you still find each other annoying and impossible to work with, then I'll grant your requests. But in the mean time, you, Neji, will treat Tenten properly as your team manager. And YOU, Tenten, will do you job.", She turned around and went back to her chair.

"And the moment I find out that one of you isn't cooperating, or if one of you decides to disobey my orders, you'll have another thing coming. If you decide to act stubborn towards this Neji, I will guarantee that the Konoha High would not participate in the play offs.", With this, Neji straightened up and closed his eyes. I thought that that was the end of it, but Principal Tsunade had more in mind.

"And, if you fail to put up with Neji, Tenten,", she looked up at me. "You will not be able to compete in this year's Taekwondo Interschool Tournament. Meaning, the two of you have no choice, either put up with each other for the time given, or say goodbye to your dreams."

WHAT? So let me get this straight? I'll have to put with him for a week, or I'll be out of the tournament I've been training for the past 5 months? No way is this happening!

"Fine.", Neji answered then walked up to the door. He was about to pull the knob when Tsunade spoke up.

"Hyuga, believe me. You need a team manager, whether you like it or not.", she said in a casual tone.

"Hn. Just be sure you'll have someone else ready to take over her job after the week is over.", and then he left.

What a rude guy huh? Apparently, I'm not the only one who talks like that in front of Tsunade.

She let out a sigh. "Some kid huh? He's so much like you. Only not as troublesome."

"Hey! I resent that!", then we both started laughing. "Hyuga's not that great!"

"Yes he isn't. Stubborn guy, huh? Now, unless you don't want to join the tournament, don't give up, Tenten. I know what kind of personality you have. Hyuga'll warm up to you eventually.", then she smiled at me. "You may go."

I went out of the office, only to find Hyuga Neji leaning up against the right wall of the hallway. He looked up at me. "Stay out of my way, or you can be sure that there's no way you would get into that tournament. I'll definitely make you quit within the week.", he said sternly.

And that was when I realized something. There was no reason for him to dislike me so much. I mean, it's my first day on the job, and already he has all these issues. Sure, Hyuga Neji was this great basketball player who was probably good enough to play for the city team, but he IS a jerk. A very immature jerk at that. And nothing makes me feel happier than showing jerks how wrong they are.

I'll show you Hyuga. I'll show you how I can be of help to the team.

I smiled at him.

"Bring it on Captain. You'll warm up to me, you'll see."