She felt guilty, which annoyed her because after the revelation last night if anyone should feel betrayed it was her. He had lied to her for three years, he had left her with no warning and then suddenly had a fiance... then he thought he could- she shook her head as she closed her bedroom door to separate Lee who was still in her bed (she found she liked the view. Her heart fluttered) and Neji who stood in her livingroom. She blushed at her obviously torn up dress hanging off the coffee table, one of her shoes in entry hallway and she vaguely remembered his shirt and jacket were closer to the door.

"What are you doing here, Neji?" She asked looking down at her legs she had put on some shorts and a vest but suddenly felt awkward around him dressed so casually. Because he is a taken man that little voice sneered in her mind.

"I wanted to apologise. I overstepped and I shouldn't have-"

"No. You shouldn't have" she agreed calmly his eyes flickered to behind her as his jaw clenched and she mentally dared him to start.

"It wasn't my intention to make you feel like I thought we could sneak about. You deserve more than that"

"But not a word from you about what was happening?" She asked noting his clear confusion "I was the 'deal' you made" she muttered and his shoulders dropped as his eyes widened

"That isn't how it- I love you, and I knew you felt the same for me so when I was told what was expected-"

"I get it" she put her hand up and scowling at him "that's not what bothers me. You didn't SAY anything! You didn't tell me we were going to be together for a set time! I loved you! I wanted my whole life with you and you KNEW that! But you had us on a clock! And didn't even warn me!" Her voice cracked as tears welled in her eyes

"I didn't want to..." he stepped forward to reach for her but she stepped back "I just... I wanted to have that chance... you to have it and I didn't want to taint it with you having to worry the end was coming"

"Because an out of the blue breakup and fiancé is so much better!" She snapped. Taking a breath she tried to calm down because she knew -hoped- he didn't intentionally hurt her, that he tried his best with what he had but she was still hurt and angry "I get why you did it but... a little warning..."

"I am so sorry" he apologised and she believed him he looked at her dress again and she sighed

"So they were right?" He asked quietly mostly to himself. They?

"What are you talking about?" She asked

"Some of the others thought... something was happening with you two"

She groaned because she didn't know what was happening and he had barged in and ruined her moment to maybe get a grasp on it.

"I don't know what's happening with us" she admitted "but I don't regret it so that's a relief"

"But- I thought you-"

"I'm not going to sit and wait for your attention while you've moved on" she interrupted him trying her best not to glare at him

"I don't want you to. But Lee? Our best friend! Don't you think our team has enough tension as it is? Without adding this? Us still in love, Lee putting his feelings aside for you. Not to mention the jealousy that's going to go all round" he scoffed

"Stop it!" She snapped "you don't get the right to be jealous! I don't get to be jealous you're Kiki's fiancé whatever you two do together is nothing to do with me, as is what I do with whomever I choose is nothing to do with you."

"Tenten I don't want this to pull us all apart! What happens when Lee can't take it anymore?"

"Take what?" She asked

"You using him to replace me"

"How dare you!" She hissed as her anger bubbled because that was not what she was doing "Lee has been in my life far far longer than you, than anyone and I would never use him! He-"

"Is too kind to protect himself from you" Neji jabbed

"I know that more than you would ever understand" she snarled "you chose this! What are you doing here? What do you want from me? You haven't told Kiki about us, you followed me into the bathroom last night and now you've left her at the crack of dawn to come to see me, did you tell her where you were going?"

Neji didn't answer as his eyes avoided hers

"I don't want to upset her, or her ask I work with you as little as possible. And we do not know how she would react if she knew she broke us up" he answered

"So she doesn't know where you are!" She clarified

"I just... I feel like I'm losing you, which I know is foolish"

"You did! You-" She was beyond frustrated and was a minute away from ripping her hair out, or his, she wasn't sire "I'm not yours to lose anymore and I am not going to sit around waiting and hoping you'll turn my way when the mood fucking strikes you!"

"I know that..."

"Do you? Because last night, right now!" She lifted her hands up gesturing to the room "I think... we should request separate missions for a while" She said softly and he shook his head

"No" he deadpanned

"So you're going to control yourself? Not be petty about the fact your best friend fucked me?" She internally winced at the wording because honestly that was so much more than just a fuck. Lee was amazing, and he showed her just how much he wanted her, how much he worshipped her, and she found herself relieved she wanted to give him as much as he gave her, but she was trying to make a point. Shaking the memories that was hard given most movements hurt her tense muscles. He clenched his fists and jaw and remained silent for a moment as he glared at her dress, again.

"I don't want this either you know" he said weakly and her heart spluttered despite her anger at the Hyuga, because she knew that too. She softened her features and stepped up to him wrapping her arms around his neck lifting up on her toes a little to hug him tightly

"I know, but this is how it is. We have to let go" she whispered "and I deserve to move on without feeling guilty, don't I?" She asked loosening her hold and flattening her feet to look up to him. His arms didn't let her go

"Of course you do" he whispered "I do want you to be happy, I just hate its not me" he put his head to hers closing his eyes and her heart pounded against her ribcage. She let him have it, and remained still for a moment before stepping back

"I need space Neji, I have to let you go... and I need to figure this out. If you absolutely need me then of course pull me for a mission but... for now?"

He nodded slowly

"I won't request you" he promised. She hated that he was hurting too, she hated he was in this situation at all and if she was honest with herself she knew he had it worse "I know it is pointless to say" he said his voice a little louder as he stepped back not looking from her "but look after her"

She frowned

"Always" Lee's voice came from behind her and her heart leapt into her throat. Turning around wide eyes to see Lee leant against the doorframe arms folded a look of fierce determination, he was in only his boxers and looked completely at ease about it. Sure he was comfortable in her home, as she was in his but never had they casually stood in the others home in their underwear "It had gone quiet... thought he was gone" he explained apologetically. Neji nodded before looking at Tenten for another moment and turning to leave without another word. Tenten heard the door close and whimpered into her hands

"I'm sorry!" She cried and Lee was holding her immediately so she rested her head on his bare chest. They stood in silence and after some time he picked her up putting her on the couch looking concerned when she winced

"What is it?" He asked and she chuckled putting her hand to his face

"It's nothing. Just some sore muscles from being tense so long" she grinned and he smiled his adorable goofy smile at her before gently lifting her legs to put them over his lap before she could ask what he was doing his hands came round her thigh as he began to massage her tight muscles

"What are you doing?" She smiled

"I hate for you to be in pain because of me" he answered not looking up from his task.

"Oh but that just proves how good it was" she teased putting emphasis on 'good'

He chuckled and nodded his fingers moving to the back of her knees pushing against the knot just above and she had to admit it was nice too. He moved to the other leg and by time he had finished she felt like her legs were jelly.

"Now how am I supposed to walk?" She asked sighing leaning her head against the cushion

"Maybe I don't want you to" he drawled and her heart felt like it tried to climb up her throat and her breath stuck in her throat as her stomach clenched. "Sorry, I am getting too bold" he smiled as he had the cheek to look shy after last night.

"It's just surprising, I mean I have seen you flirt but..." she bit her lip and shrugged

"And you are okay? After last night?" He asked and she nodded

"I'm not regretting it" she assured him and he visibly relaxed as his relief was obvious. "And it opened my eyes to things I have clearly been... avoiding" she breathed out.

"Like what?" He asked

She wasn't sure how to say it, the feelings he rose in her were fine to admit to herself because she wasn't getting his hopes up. If she speaks it, it opens up his heart for pain if she was wrong. And she still needed to let go of Neji because she still loved him. But being with Lee, completely felt as if that final piece of their relationship slipped into place. And it didn't feel weird, or wrong but it felt right. More than it ever had with Neji she knew even if she wasn't ready to accept that. His fingers came under her chin making her look at him his eyes focused and open. Hiding nothing.

"Unless you say it. I will not ever expect anything" he promised her eyes stung at his promise, at how well he understood her

"Lee? What do you want?" She asked

"For you to be happy" he answered without hesitation and she groaned glaring at him and he let his hand fall landing on her legs over his. "You are the most important person to me. Which is why when you developed feelings for Neji I supported you, when Neji finally returned your feelings you were so happy. How could I be anything less than happy for you, both of you. When Ayumi was jealous and told me it was her or you I walked away" Tenten winced remembering how he didn't even hesitate and left taking Tentens arm and leading her away leaving the girl dumbfounded. "So no matter what outcome happens it will not change my place in your life. Or yours in mine because you're too important"

She felt the tears fall and weaved her fingers in his because of course, Lee was happiest when the people he loved were happy. It didn't matter to him if he wasn't the reason for it. Her heart hurt with the sheer amount of love she has for this man. The sheer amount of guilt she had for being so blind.

"If you one day decide I am worthy of you?" He questioned and her mouth opened to speak but she couldn't get the words out. It wasn't a question. He was worthy. More than anyone else this was not something she pretended not to know. But the idea he didn't know that was just so wrong to her, her brain stopped working "well, I cannot deny I have always wanted that"

"Why is that so hard for you to tell me?" She asked scooting closer to put her hands on his face

"Because... I do not want you to feel like you owe me anything" he admitted

"I promise I won't. I just... I just don't want to lose you because I am a mess"

"You could never lose me. Ever" he promised leaning over to plant a soft kiss on her head "we have been together as long as we can remember, do not think we could lose each other so easily"

The conversation truly helped to ease her doubts and Lee was honestly too good for reason. They got up and he went around the apartment picking up his clothes and she suddenly couldn't take her eyes off him. Lee was obviously in ridiculously good shape, with his training how could he not be! But it had never effected her before but she supposed having someone intimately up against you as he was last night would change one's perspective on it. The way his muscles flexed with each movement and how... well, smoothly he moved had her wishing last night was still happening. The moment he was dressed he smiled at her and said his goodbyes because he needed to train. Rolling her eyes at him she nodded and told him she would see him later for the meeting with Gai and Neji. Once her door shut she fell back onto her couch her bare legs hanging over the arm and tried to truly think about what was going on. She was clearly attracted to Lee, she loved him and she was starting to see her feelings for him were not entirely platonic. How had she pushed that down so far that it blindsided her like this? Was she really that infatuated with Neji? As much as she hated it she couldn't blame Neji for his actions no matter how betrayed and used she felt. But she was determined to forget about her feelings for him, let them go because it was the healthiest thing for her to do for now. Sighing she got up and headed to the bathroom needing a shower.

-

It had been a month. And she was unfortunately on mission with Neji. But her knowledge on weaponry was needed and Tsunade herself had made the squad. The client had decided it was a rare weapon and he needed someone to help decipher why it was working for him, and why no matter how often he tried to sharpen it, it remained dull. He had multiple attacks of people trying to take it hence the back up of Neji and Naruto. The boys chatted while Tenten looked over the sketch the client had provided of the sword. It didn't look like anything special. It was clearly made for a big person. He said he found it in a cave hidden on his land like it was hidden. Tsunade had ordered if it was unsafe to leave with a civilian we were to confiscate it. As they approached the village Tenten was just exhausted. Neji hadn't stopped watching her, and she could sense he was burning to ask about any progress with her and Lee. Naruto clearly wanted to talk about it too, Lee had not told him but she got the impression Neji had, Naruto was the only person besides her or Lee he would confide in. Neji had them stop and check equipment while he went to look ahead for any other threats ahead. While she was doing much better with the thought of Neji and Kiki, she also found that the pain was almost gone. And her confusion with Lee was steadily clearing and making way for anxiety, because this was dangerous. Despite what he said it could easily blow up and then what? What would they be? They wouldn't be able to be as close as they were, and she saw Lee almost on a daily basis except when times like this happened. They had separate missions (well, her) but it seldom happened.

"You okay?" Naruto asked after a few minutes, so she took it as a sign Neji was out of range

"I'm... coping. It's easier to be around him now, and even Kiki" she admitted which was true. She was sweet and the effort she made to get to know not only Neji but the people important to him also was something Tenten couldn't help but love about her. Sure it hurt when they talked about how she actually chose Neji, how she begged her father to let him be her husband and she was just lucky that it was beneficial to both families. But Tenten couldn't fault her.

"Really?" Naruto asked raising a brow and she nodded.

"Really, we have a date set to hang out when we get back" Tenten chuckled then let it drop "and I think... I think I'm going to tell her. She deserves to know, to be told by us and I want her to know she isn't blamed"

"You're pretty amazing Tenten" Naruto beamed at her and she snorted

"No I'm not" she shook her head and he gave her a soft smile

"You really are, and when you get over this hurdle, you're gonna be happier than you were with Neji" she blinked at him her face falling in surprised "I think Neji was you're first love" he sighed looking up to the sky with a wistful look and ghost of a smile "and he'll be with you forever in that way. But your soul mate? The one you belong with?" He looked to her giving her a half smile "he's still waiting for you"

She gasped out a nervous laugh because when did these hyper, least serious men she had ever known turn into utter saps?

"Is that what he is for you?" She asked softly

"Yes" Naruto nodded "We were best friends first too ya know? When he... the first time was like something that was missing was found, found myself questioning why I had waited so long"

Tenten frowned at his words and remembered a similar feeling with Lee. Were they the same? It surprised her that someone else understood it because she was sure it didn't make any sense if she had said it out loud. And she knew what he was doing, and she appreciated it

"How... Were you not afraid you were wrong?" She asked and he shrugged

"Sure, but that's a doubt I have about most things. All I knew is... he's my home" he said smiling at her sheepishly and hell, that threw every memory she had ever had of Lee, every feeling and denial she could remember. Her heart felt like it was barely there, it beat so fast and she became breathless. Tears prickled her eyes as she gasped out putting her hand over her mouth. Naruto stepped forward as he smiled down at her putting his arms over her shoulders in comfort.

"Yeah... I figured you'd understand that too"

And she did. Because, well he was right and Lee had always been just that, her home. He had been the heart of her life for as long as she could remember and she never wanted to be without him. But she couldn't allow herself to accept it was because she was in love with him. It was just to absurd to her, but dammit she was. She was so crazy about him she spent every day with him, they had nothing hidden from each other but their feeling. Though she supposed in her defence, her feelings were hidden from her too. She felt like a failure, because she should have realised with him. Accepted it with him, not Naruto. Who turned out to be not as dense as they all thought, it was kind of sad that she was worse than Naruto in that aspect. Closing her eyes she focused on her breathing, hoping to slow her heart back to a normal pace. She was in love with Rock Lee, he was in love with her. And when she got back to the village she was going to tell him. When she got back to the village she was going home! She grinned at Naruto who was bouncing all giddy beside her, clearly understanding what he had just done. And that was it for the quiet mission, Naruto was yelling and jumping about and giving his teammates a headache but Tenten couldn't bring herself to care. Its not like her and Neji weren't used to it anyway.

-

Despite her courage about the confession on the mission she was approaching the gates and now her stomach was in bits. Because, well because this was foolish. It was dangerous and idiotic. Of course it worked for Naruto, he had an awful childhood, he had nobody and was shunned for years of his life. He was damned well owed the happiness he had now. Tenten had no such entitlement blessed to her. Yes her parents abandoned her, but she was already given Lee, he made up for that loss and she had never felt bad about the abandonment until Neji trudged it up with his own. She had been given a team that became a family, she got to do what she loved everyday. Why? Why would she be blessed to find her soul mate in her best friend and have it last?

"Why are you so nervous?" Neji asked causing her to jump.

"Oh. Uh well..." she cleared her throat because she was not going to tell him before Lee. But she did have another worry "I've been thinking, that... I want to tell Kiki, about us" his eyes snapped to hers and the look of utter disbelief had her giggling, mostly because that specific look was usually for Lee and Naruto, occasionally Kiba

"Why?" He asked and Tenten gave him her reasons and he couldn't really argue with it.

When they reached the gates they were surprised to actually see the blonde at the gates with Hinata.

"Welcome home!" She rejoiced taking Neji onto a quick hug and planting a kiss on his cheek and Tenten smiled because she was cute, she really was likable. She moved away to hug Tenten and then Naruto.

"You didn't have to wait here for us" Neji said and she rolled her eyes

"Nonsense. You were supposed to be back days ago"

Tenten stepped forward and Kiki looked to her surprised

"I know we have plans soon but... can I talk to you now?" She asked hesitantly and Kiki nodded her face dropping in concern

"Of course, are you okay?" She asked weaving her arm with Tentens. Naruto and Hinata shared a look and quickly said their goodbyes, Naruto offering to do the report. Tenten handed him the scroll with the sword in, she hoped Tsunade would let her keep it. Neji saod he would catch up to report officially and they were gone. Tenten lead them into the village and took them into the forest a little for privacy while Neji followed in silence.

"I can meet you at home" She told him as they stopped

"Actually, he should be here too" Tenten said and Neji stepped forward to weave his fingers with Kiki's

"You're scaring me Tenten"

Tenten smiled apologetically and Neji began

"Before we go on I want you to understand we didn't hide it because we didn't want you to know..."

"We didn't want you to feel bad" Tenten nodded and Kiki frowned and nodded "you've become a friend and I hope you'd still want to be when I've said my piece. But it's been long enough and you should know before you try to get closer and go on girls days with me" Tenten smiled the frown only deepened "before you, arrived" Tenten's throat went dry "Neji and me were in serious relationship" her voice broke as the pain of that night decided to claw its way up and Kiki's jaw dropped a look of guilt washing over her as she moved her hand from Neji's "he broke up with me, for you" tears welled in the blondes eyes and Neji sighed Tenten glared at him and stepped forward "we figured you'd feel guilty" she smiled softly and Kiki nodded

"Because it is my fault!" She cried out "I- I begged and threw a tantrum and made my dad- I didn't even think about if he had someone. I'm so-"

"It's okay" Tenten put her hand over the girls wrists "Kiki, I want you to know I don't blame you, I don't have any grudge I just... if you want to be my friend I think you should know. I've... come to terms with it now and I want you both to be happy"

Neji had looked to her sharply but Tenten ignored it

"He's still my family, and soon, you will be too"

"But- I don't understand why you'd be so kind to the girl who stole your boyfriend"

"Well, I think it helps its you. You're sweet, and it definitely helps that you clearly love him. I wouldn't allow someone who didn't love him so much to have him. And he cares for you. He may not be where you are yet" Tenten said looking at him and Kiki followed as he looked to her and Tenten saw it, that concern, the grudging way he tried to deny she wasn't important. The way he looked at her before the chunin exams, the look he gave Hinata before embracing her. It was love she had no way of knowing which one he had for her but she knew they couldnt have Kiki pull out of the arrangement so she told her as much of a truth as she could "but see that look, the worry marred with a frown and the look of annoyance?" Kiki nodded "that's you wiggling into his heart" she said and Kiki sobbed and threw herself at Tenten giving her a hug so tight it winded her. Tenten chuckled and gently rubbed the girls back in comfort. Neji looked at her his gratitude obvious as well as his pain, he saw she was letting him go.

"Of course I still want to be your friend! We are still absolutely meeting up in a few day" she sniffled stepping back and taking Tentens hands "thank you both for being considerate of me, and telling me. Thank you for not hating me" her voice broke at the end and Tenten laughed softly

"I don't think anyone could hate you Kiki. Well I have to go, but I will see you in a few days. I'm really happy you still want to be my friend" she grinned before turning and bolting to Lee's. Suddenly feeling very motivated to get things off her chest.

She let herself into his apartment and was disappointed to find it empty. She didn't want time to talk herself out of it. So she went to the gym hoping he was there and not doing laps around the village.

He wasn't at the gym, she groaned as she walked through the market centre hoping she'd catch him running about,but apparently luck was not in her favour today. It was nearing dinner time and she hadn't had lunch. Not paying attention she almost walked into someone and in her effort to step away she went flying backwards noting Kiba in front of her, her mind summarising she was falling over Akamaru, a hand caught her arm and pulled her shoulder at the force causing her to wince.

"Sorry!" She groaned as he pulled her up over the large dog and back to her feet "thanks" she grimaced at her fellow 'konoha eleven' member rolling her shoulder then turned to scratch Akamaru's ear "I'm sorry buddy" she was returned with a happy bark and figured she was forgiven

"You okay?" Kiba asked her

"Oh, yeah I've been looking for Lee" she waved

"Oh he is on mission. Set out with Genma and Ayumi about a week ago. He said it would be a three week mission if it went to plan"

Tenten's heart sank because of Ayumi, but mostly because Lee on a mission without her was odd. He didn't listen, he goofed off and a lot of the times he didn't watch his back. He'd follow orders without issue but he didn't know subtlety. Without her or Gai to keep him grounded he was a hazard to any mission

"Do you know what kind of mission?" She asked desperately

"Just a C-Rank escort. Nothing to worry about"

Tenten sighed in relief and nodded as her nerves settled. Okay, no stealth required for that. He would manage it, she told herself as she said her goodbyes and finally returned home. She was surprised at how disheartened she was by both not being able to tell him and that he was on mission with his ex.

-

Training with Gai and Neji was wierd without Lee and they could all feel it. Gai was definitely filling in the sound but it didn't have the same vibrancy without Lee to bounce off so they had finished early and Tenten went to Lee's because it felt wrong for him to be gone so long without the team. Tsunade tended to keep them together because most people couldn't handle Lee and Gai.

She woke up to shouting, frowning she nuzzled her head deeper into the couch cushions

"You are going to wake her!" Lee's yelled whisper reached her and she poked her head up to see Lee and Ayumi at his open front door

"Wake her! Fucking good, and you wonder why I was jealous! This isn't normal friends don't just have each others keys and let themselves in and out!" She yelled

"I did not wonder. You made it clear but you did not need to be, we are only friends" he tried to calm her and Tenten buried her head again trying not to feel hurt at his words.

"Friends!" Ayumi scoffed "you always chose her over me. You want more" she snapped

"Then why are you here? If you know my feelings for her?"

Tenten's eyes widened staring at the green cushion of his couch. Did he not hide it from anyone?

"Because you deserve better! She will never look at you like that, Lee" Tenten tensed at her words

"She does not owe it to me to return my feelings. I am just fine if she does not"

Tenten sat up and saw Lee was now facing away from her and Ayumi saw her but didn't react, Tenten couldn't help the glare she gave her fellow brunette

"You know, green doesn't look good on you, maybe you just aren't a match for Lee" she snapped out before she could stop herself and Lee whirled round to look at her eyes wide with surprise

"Excuse me?!" Ayumi hissed stepping closer and Tenten raised her hands in surrender feigning innocence

"I'm just saying, jealousy is ugly on you" she smirked and Lee had to grip Ayumi by the arm before she dove at Tenten

"Alright, it is time for you to go" he told Ayumi who gaped at him

"Again? You're still going to choose her!"

"Yes" he nodded and lead her out the door to close it on her. Tenten was climbing over the couch the moment his hand touched the door. Before nerves could get in the way, before she could think about it. As he turned she jumped up knowing his reflexes were fast enough to catch her and he did despite his clear surprise. She wrapped her legs around his waist for some balance because, ever the gentleman he only kept his arms around her waist. Knowing saying the words wouldn't be enough, she always said it so steeling her courage she knew she didn't really need, she put her hands to his cheeks and moved down to press her lips to his. He stilled beneath her for all but a moment before kissing her back. He was just as good as she remembered her mind went blank when she suddenly felt the couch beneath her as Lee put his hands on the back of the couch to pull back looking at her with the same look as that night. And she was thrilled to have zero confusion, or hesitation. Only excitement he wanted her, of what she knew he could do. And what they could be after accepting they were always meant to be more than friends. She was still embarrassed it took her so long.

"I love you, Lee" she breathed out reaching for his headband around his waste and pulled him close his knee coming between her legs as he looked down to her, eyes wide, lips slightly parted as his eyes ran over her face searching for something. When he didn't move she shuffled back to get on her knees making him straighten up more "Lee?"

He blinked and stepped back as if breaking from a trance.

"You are sure?" He asked and she rolled her eyes trying not to be offended, because she knew it was out of concern for her, to make sure she wasn't doing this for him. Smiling at him she nodded

"I'm sorry I've been so blind" she said "and I'm sorry to make you wait. But honestly, where else do I belong other than by your side?" She asked blushing at how cheesy that sounded but she couldn't help it. And it isn't like he hasn't and won't say worse. He beamed at her before he stepped forward and took her face in his hands. His eyes were bright with the tears welling in his eyes and she felt like her heart melted

"I love you, Tenten" he declared and placed a soft kiss on her lips, it was sweet and full of love.

The kiss got more heated and Tenten more frustrated with his damned jumpsuit. She found the zip at the back of his neck and pulled it down eagerly pulling back from the kiss to pull the fabric down and forward to reveal his chest she smiled up at him. He brought his hands to the clasps on her top and making obvious effort not to break them as he had her poor dress from Ino. Once the shirt was shed from her she pulled him back into a searing kiss. His hands ran down her sides and back up and she couldn't get over the heat it caused in his path. He kissed down her neck and suckled and nipped, more than last time she noted his hand pulled down the straps to her bra as his other rand down to her waistbang. He she felt lightheaded her knees trying to come together as the anticipation and arousal grew. Lee tensed and Tenten was trying to come down to see why, then the door burst open, the click of the lock registering to her too late. Lee's mouth came from her

"Lee! Welc-" Gai's cheerful yell cut off his voice sounding oddly strangled. Lee calmly stood straight to cover her and looked back over his shoulder. "I'm very sorry Lee! I didn't realise you had... company" Gai chuckled nervously and Tenten felt her face heat up. They may have all seen each other naked but not in this scenario. She lifted up on her toes to peek over his shoulder and nervously smile at her sensei as her arm came from the side of Lee to wave timidly.

"TENTEN!" He roared eyes bulging as he looked between the two of them.

"It is not a good time Gai Sensei" Lee said calmly and turned to look back at Tenten with his goofy smile "I will catch up later"

And with that Gai left closing the door quickly. Tenten was looking at their feet in sheer embarrassment. She really should have remembered Gai and Lee didn't have the same boundaries. Of course he would waltz in unannounced. Determined not to lose the mood, they had both officially confessed and they had some catching up to do. So with that she jumped up wrapping her legs around his waist and smiled down at him. Hebdidnt need anything more to carry her to the bedroom. They could have dinner later she had decided.

They sat cuddled up on the couch, the coffee table scattered with the snacks they had for their dinner and a blanket wrapped around them. They had talked for the last two hours and Tenten was oy ecstatic they're sense of comfort and trust only felt better I stead of awkward. She caught him up on Kiki, and how she now knew and they were friends, how they both needed to thank Naruto because without him she didn't want to think how long it would take her to realise.

"Naruto? How?" Lee had asked and Tenten smirked

"He understood. He was just talking, about-" she cut off because she hadn't actually checked if Lee knew

"Shikamaru?" He prompted and Tenten grinned and nodded

"And he said something that happened to me" she shrugged and explained at his obvious curiosity.

"You are my home too" he chuckled hiding her tighter planting a kiss on her head "and I will never let you go" he promised and Tenten felt her heart flutter, she believed him.


Okay, so it was Three chapters in ths end. Hope you all enjoyed it. I have to say LeeTen has been growing on me, clearly haha