AU: Neji, Tenten and Lee are catering fairies. This is a WIP that I've had floating around for far too long and haven't had the energy to complete, but enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, but I do take credit for 'catering fairies'.
You have been cordially invited to:
The Annual Birthday Gala of Her Royal Faeness Queen Tsunade
On Eve's Day,
When the clock strikes midnight,
At 50 Tulip Lane,
Konoha Boulevard.
"This must be a mistake," is the first sentence Neji utters when he walks into the private kitchen. Tenten rolls her eyes, but keeps her head trained on transferring glittering pastries onto delicate, leafy plates. "I recall getting an invitation to the Gala, not serving at it."
She straightens up, rolling her shoulders and letting her wings flutter from behind. Their tips hit Neji's cheek as he leans over her shoulder and examines the pastries. Ever the perfectionist, he clicks his fingers and drapes tiny rose petals over the treats. "Yes. You got an invitation. Lee and I were left out to do the catering."
At the mention of his name, Lee bursts through the door through which Neji arrived, more green plates piled on top of his arms. "I got more!" He shouts proudly, to which Tenten beams and Neji grimaces. She turns back to her desserts and picks up two plates to load onto a serving tray.
"Go have fun, Neji," Lee grins at him from his peripheral vision, pointing a thumb into the air, and Tenten offers him a reassuring smile. "We can do this easily."
After a beat, Neji ties his hair back into a low knot and dons their trademark headband. It fits over his sealed forehead comfortably. "I don't do fun." Their smiles fall slightly. "But you two are my exceptions."