A/N: Today is my birthday and so to celebrate, I have written a happy piece. Also, I mentioned in my last chapter how things were getting a little out of hand for me and I broke down, and I just want to thank everyone who expressed their concern and sent me encouraging messages. This is for you. Thank you so much for all the support.
Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
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Tenten always failed to remain awake until Neji arrived home from his mission. The Hyuuga would often find her asleep at the kitchen table prepared with two mugs and a pot of cold tea, one arm cushioning her head, the other stretched out across the table. Sometimes he'd pause at the doorway and just drink in the sight of her, her lithe form clad in silk pajamas and fuzzy pink socks, body relaxed. He'd be unaware he's holding his breath, and his mind would slowly become blank, letting all that stress, all that tension seep from his toes into the ground. But most of the time, he'd quietly slip off his shoes and make his way across the room, taking great care to be absolutely noiseless (Once, he'd startled her and as a result, was pinned to the wall with poisoned senbon).
He'd slip into the chair beside her and just stare, his moonlike eyes watching her through the darkness like an angel protects his subject.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Then he'd reach over, his cool long fingers gently trailing down her nose, along her jaw, and finally resting against the pulse point in her neck. This was his moment of peace, the precious few minutes he looked forward to all day everyday.
She was safe. She was just there.
Usually he'd wake her (with kisses) after warming the tea, but today he was tired. So instead he merely brushed his lips against her temple and tangled his fingers with hers.
He fell asleep.
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A/N: I've noticed I've been publishing a lot of small pieces these days. Maybe it's because I've been so pressed for time. But I hope you liked this one. It was on my mind when I woke up this morning. This weekend has been my most relaxed in a long time, so I guess that's where the inspiration came from.
Thank you for reading and please review!
~M.I.