Author's note:

Damn it's like 2 30 am and I'm writing lol. Well hopefully this one shot won't suck but it definitely isn't long either

LET ME KNOW WHAT ONESHOTS YOU WANT ME TO MAKE A FULL LENGTH ~ POG

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The Bartender

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He watched her as she sat at the far corner. Sure it was was busy night but there were other bartenders working around the bench. Most people stay in the middle, trying to get the dreamy bartenders to notice them and spill their thoughts as they drank their troubles away. But not her; she sat in her corner and casually sipped her cocktail with a bowl of nachos next to her for a snack. Occasionally she'd call him over to order another drink that she nursed for a few minutes before getting a new one.

"You know, most people who sit at the bar get drunk and end up talking about their issues." The bartender replied.

The young woman looked up at him.

"Well, seeing as though you have plenty of those people over there," she pointed to the middle of the bar. "I choose not to share my life with strangers. Especially since I like to come here a lot."

"I noticed. Once a week you're here and you either sit in this very spot or at that booth," he pointed to the other side of the bar. "With your friends."

She shrugged. It wasn't like she had anything better to do. But it did interest her that he recognized her.

"My name's Neji." The bartender said.

"Tenten." Came her reply.

Was he trying to pick her up? Doubt it. She wasn't extraordinary looking and she definitely wasn't going to give into the bartender's good looks. His hair was long and up in a pony tail. His eyes were a pearl color and he was muscular. Catching her eye, Neji smirked a bit.

"Is there anything you need?" He asked.

Tenten blinked and shook her head. Sipping her drink she looked around the bar. Tables were filled and the booths were occupied so she couldn't condone to her corner. Bars were meant to mingle and meet people; she had no intention of doing so. When she turned her head around, Neji was mixing a drink for some girl who stumbled forward. Tenten watched as he quickly poured and decorated the glass before turning his back to her.

"Aren't you supposed to socialize with people too?" She called out.

Neji wiped a glass clean before putting it below the counter.

"I don't have to. But my friends over here are more into chatting up the crowd. I just stand here, make drinks, and look pretty."

Tenten chuckled. Drowning her drink, she reached for the menu. But Neji grabbed from her hands.

"How about I choose this time?"

"Don't get me sloshed." She replied sternly.

Neji shook his head and dug out a bottle of blue liquid. He poured it into a cup and added a splash of Sweet and Sour before covering the cup with a metal one and shaking it. Taking out a martini glass, he poured the mix into it and set it in front of her. Tenten eyed it.

"Try it. It's sweet." Neji said.

Tenten took a sip. It was sweet...

"What is it?" She asked.

Neji reached under the bar and took out a small handful of candies.

"Blue Jolly Rancher with vodka and sweet and sour." He said.

Tenten licked her lips. It was delicious. Reaching for a candy, she unwrapped it and popped it into her mouth.

"After a few of those, the other flavors taste like cough syrup." Neji hummed as he fixed another customer a drink.

"Really?" Tenten replied.

The hot bartender (oh look, apparently he's "hot" now) placed a glass of water in front of her.

"So, what made you decide to come talk to me if you don't socialize with the guests?" Tenten asked.

Neji looked at her and hummed. She seemed a bit lonesome and out of place...and that interested him. Plus, he thought she was kinda cute with her hair up in the two panda buns. Tenten rolled her eyes, but laughed. He was being honest at least, she thought. Reaching for a nacho, she felt nothing but the paper that covered the bowl.

"Out of snacks?" Neji asked placing a drink in front of some young lady.

Tenten nodded.

"It's alright, I'm just gonna order another bowl and probably head home."

The pearly eyed man glanced at the clock while washing a few glasses in the sink behind the bar. It wasn't even eleven and she was ready to leave. Pulling out another bottle of pink and light blue liquid, he layered the two colors on top each other and handed it to her.

"Perhaps you could stay just a bit longer." Neji said.

"And how do you suppose I pay for these amazing drinks?" She asked crossing her arms over her chest.

"Well," he leaned over to her. "You could not go home and stay here a little longer. My personalized drinks so I charge as I please. If anything I'll drive you home."

Taking that as an invitation to have a free night of booze, Tenten nodded. The rest of the night consisted of both parties engaged in full conversation. Neji gave some basic background about himself, which intrigued Tenten. In return, she did the same. It was comfortable, she thought to herself. At times Neji did have to step away to put on a round or two of shots, but other then that his attention was fully on her. By a quarter to one and after many other drinks, Tenten was ready to leave.

"Alright," Neji said. "Let me tell my co-workers I'm taking my break. I'll be right back."

The bun head nodded. She wondered how drunk she was. Turning on the bar stool, she planted herself on the ground and felt her body sway. Oh shit, she thought. That's not good. Neji returned and helped her gather all her belongings.

"Ugh, my dad is going to kill me..." Tenten murmured as Neji helped her outside.

"You live with your parents?" The bartender asked.

Tenten shrugged. They owned a building with condos so she had a condo to herself, her brother live below her and her parents above. Neji blinked. She have a good amount of wealth then, he thought. He opened the car door for her in the passenger's side and helped her in. Settling himself in the driver's seat, Neji adjusted his mirrors.

"I promised I wouldn't hang around his bar too late-"

"Wait...you're father owns the bar?"

Tenten blinked, trying to process what he asked her. She slowly nodded before resting her head back.

"Surely you know where I live then since you've probably driven my father home before."

The pearl eyed man nodded before pursing his lips together. The bartenders took turns driving their boss home. In a way it clicked, he figured that she got fast service because of the fact that she was the owner's daughter. There was a lump in his throat. He was kind of flirting with her too...hopefully she doesn't say anything that could cost him his job. Glancing at her, he turned on the car. Nah, Neji thought. She didn't seem like that kind of person. Turning on his headlights, the Bartender moved out of his parking spot. The streets were quiet for the most part. The sidewalks were filled though; everyone going out to party. It was that kind of area. There were clubs and lounges, underground locations and late night diners. Pulling up to a red light, Neji pulled out his phone. Should he call his boss? It probably would be wise to tell him that he was escorting his daughter home. Nodding to himself, he pushed in the number.

"Everything alright, Hyuga?" His boss' voice sounded from the other line.

"Sir, I have your daughter with me. I'm taking her-"

"Tenten is with you? Oh thank god. She wasn't picking up her phone so I started to worry."

Neji sucked in a breath. His boss sounded so relieved, which was odd since he was a stern guy.

"Mr. Hua, I'll be there in about half an hour."

"Thank you, Neji."

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Neji glanced back over at Tenten. Her head was against the window and her eyes were shut. He didn't want to wake her, but he didn't want to carry her inside her own house either. What an awkward position he was in... Rolling up to the three story building, Neji expected to see his boss outside. Instead it was an older woman who almost looked exactly like Tenten. She walked up to the car and smiled at him.

"Sorry for the trouble, Neji." She said softly.

"It's no problem at all." The Hyuga said getting out the car.

He figured that Tenten's mother wasn't going to carry her in, so he scooped the sleeping young woman into his arms and carried her inside. Tenten's mother led him upstairs to her daughter's apartment.

"The bedroom is the third door on the left." She said.

Neji nodded, but hesitated. He knew they trusted him; he had a good relationship with his boss. But this was just...he couldn't put it into words. He pushed the door open to Tenten's bedroom and place her on the bed. He took off her heels and wrapped her in a blanket.

"Huh..." He hummed looking around the room.

There were pictures of some friends and some trophies on the shelves. She played various sports, he observed. There were stuffed animals on a chair; a panda and a tiger. Neji chuckled a bit when he say the panda. The remark of her hair got an amusing reaction tonight. Blinking, he took her phone out of her purse. Since it was unlocked, he put in his phone number. And vise versa with his own phone. Just in case, he thought. Plus, she was pretty cute. Having a cute girl's number in his phone was definitely an ego buster. He turned on his flash and snapped a picture of her sleeping. He was totally going to tease her about it later. Exiting the apartment, he went down stairs and back to his car. Before turning it on he sent a quick text.

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"How are you feeling?"

Tenten blinked. How did she get Neji's number last night? Rubbing her eyes she tried to think. He had said something about taking her home...and she fell asleep in his car...but how did she get his number?

"I'm alright." She replied.

Glancing at the clock, she yawned. It was almost noon. Her head wasn't pounding, which was awesome. Dragging herself out of bed, she went to go wash up. Perhaps she'd take a trip to the bar later. Getting out of the bathroom, she checked her phone. No reply.

"Is he busy?" Tenten hummed.

Checking the time he sent the text, she realized that it was sent last night.

"Probably asleep..."

Tenten made herself some breakfast and turned on the TV.

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Neji was dressed and ready to go. He had called his mother earlier to say "hello" and made himself some food. He was just about to walk out the house when his boss asked him to drive his daughter to the bar and back home later that night. The Hyuga couldn't say no...but he didn't want to say no, so he dashed out his apartment and jumped in his car.

Tenten was waiting outside in her white crop top and red leggings with a silver flower design. Her heels were black today, he noticed as he pulled up to the stoop. He whistled to her out the window of the passenger side. The bun head rolled her eyes and seated herself.

"Hi," he greeted.

She looked at him. His hair was down and his forehead was covered with a blue headband. It was a good look on him, she thought.

"Thanks for last night." Tenten said.

"You're welcome." Came his reply as he pulled out from his parking spot.