Blood In The Water: A Tenten Fan Fiction (#3 In Shifting Series)

What Are We

Tenten stared at the wall for a long time, Reno's big meaty arm was wrapped tightly around her waist.  His breath was rolling across her shoulders and she knew he was asleep.  She had used the restroom at Reno's insistence after the first time and had been horrified to see some blood in the water.  Reno had to explain everything to her.  She frowned, wishing she would have had someone before now explain this sort of thing to her.  Even if it had just been Ino, Hinata, or Sakura.  It was a bit embarrassing to have Reno do it and it made her feel stupid that she didn't already know these things.

Her mind was a bit troubled.  What exactly were they?  They certainly were not friends.  They could barely speak civil words together because of the vast difference in their beliefs.  Lovers... yeah but not exactly.  They liked each other but they didn't love each other.  She had made the decision to be with him predominantly because she was curious and she did not think she would ever get the opportunity again.  Plus, she was highly attracted to him even if he was an ass.

But the way he made her feel today... that was incredible.  She had never heard of anyone saying their first time was that great.  Awkward was the term that her friends had used more often than not when describing their first times.  Although, they didn't talk freely in front of her since she was not married yet.  The brief snippets she had heard was when she had come up on them unexpectedly.  Why did our society make it such a taboo to talk about such things?  It would have been nice to be somewhat prepared.

She had been terrified because she did not know what to expect.  Yet Reno had recognized that she was in distress and he had been so gentle and even let her reach pleasure first before he even attempted to join with her.  It endeared her heart that he had done that and she knew within herself that he had greatly restrained himself for her benefit.  That really surprised her as she didn't think he would be tender like that.  She was beginning to wonder if she had completely misjudged him.  Yes, he would state things that would piss her off in regards to women but at the same time he was sensitive enough to take care of her ahead of himself.

She was definitely feeling confused about how she felt about him.  It was even harder to clarify her thoughts with him holding her the way he was right then.  She felt so protected and cherished.  She wasn't sure she was ready to face him as confused as she was right now.  When they were having sex, it was all about pleasure but there was no talking or attention to what their status was.

Tenten slowly started to lift his arm, fully intending on sneaking out of the house and running home.  One thing she was certain of, he didn't know where she lived yet so she could get some space to think things over.  She let out a startled gasp as he abruptly yanked her back and rolled on top of her.  His brow was raised as he looked down at her.

"And where are you going?"  She must have given a guilty look because he chuckled softly.  "Ah... that's what I thought.  Love 'em and leave 'em huh?  That's dirty pool, Tenten."

"I just... need time to think..."

Reno framed her face, smoothing the hair down on either side.  His look was contemplative and she wondered what was going on behind those hazel eyes of his.  "Stay with me."

"What?  I should go... I don't know what we even are and..."

"Stay with me, Tenten.  Permanently."

Tenten was shocked and her mouth dropped open.  "What are you talking about?"

"Move in with me," he said with seriousness in his eyes.

"We hate each other, are you crazy?"

Reno chuckled before brushing a light kiss across her lips.  "Hate is too strong of a word.  Irritate one another... most definitely but... I'm crazy about you despite all that.  I want to wake up next to you every morning and lay down with you every night. We'll fight like crazy but I know how to make up afterwards...  You're my firecracker and I don't want to lose you."

"The village isn't that big..." she whispered. 

His brows went up, "Are you worried about what people will say?  Then marry me."

"You really are crazy!"

"Nope, I just know that I am never getting as good as I got right now.  I've been all over the place, Tenten.  I've been with several women in my life but never did I have this feeling.  I don't know if it's love or what, but I do know I don't want anyone else ever again."

Tenten was wordless.  The plea in his eyes was pulling her in.  Was she losing her mind?  Was she actually considering what he was asking of her?  He leaned forward as she hesitated and gave her a long, drugging kiss that had her trembling.  She could already feel him getting aroused again and she was amazed.

"Say yes..." he whispered against her neck as he began kissing and sucking on it.

Her body was a traitor.  "Yes," she whispered.