Before Sasuke left the village, his newly pronounced friendship with Naruto led him to use his rinnegan in a way nobody thought possible. His ability, combined with the efforts of his Leaf Village comrades, allowed him to bring Neji back. It's days...
Neji's lips parted into an unfamiliar smile. A grin from this particular Hyuga was a rare sight to see, but it made Tenten feel all the more special to be able to indulge in it so often.
"Tenten," he whispered softly.
She was startled by the sound of her name. She hadn't realized how long she'd been holding her breath.
She gulped and put her best face on, hoping Neji couldn't see how afraid she was.
"I have always loved you," he smiled again and her heart beat quickened.
Like a play book, memories of their time growing up together flashed through her mind.
Neji relaxed her with every touch, big or small.
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And she always tried to do the same for him.
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They were each other's secret keepers and safe haven from the shenanigans of Guy and Lee.
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They were perfect teammates. In combat, missions, and life.
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Their feelings were always there. Hanging in the air, unspoken.
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But not anymore.
"To the end of our friendship," Neji chuckled, raising a glass.
"To hell with it," she giggled, surprising him with a kiss and knocking over the glass in his hand.
"Not my china!" Might shouted from another room before charging inside. Lee was right on his tail and they both gasped in unison.
"My students! In love! Do not take your youth for granted!" Might's eyes were spilling with tears as he enveloped Neji and Tenten into a (too) tight hug.
"I can't b-breathe!" Tenten choked.
Neji frowned and sighed.
Lee was unusually quiet.
When Might finally released the two, Lee approached them with his head down. "Take good care of each other," he looked up and smiled genuinely.
"If you hurt her Neji, I'll open the 8th gate and make sure you regret it." His eyes were serious. Neji shifted almost nervously.
"Don't worry, Lee."
They exchanged smiles of relief and Tenten was in such a good mood she wrapped up all three of them in a warm embrace.
