Nejiten - Meant To Be (Completed 2014)

Chapter Two

Neji slipped out of bed, feeling aches and pains from head to toe.

'Great,' he thought, 'Lee's going to toss me like a doll.'

He almost laid back down until he remembered that Tenten would be at the training grounds. Of course, she always did go to practice, but he truly wanted to see her that morning.

His curiosity was rising through the roof about her, and as much as he tried to sleep with a clear mind, she was the only thing on his mind all night. Maybe it was because of those pictures in the hall and room.

Or maybe it was because of how peaceful Tenten was yesterday.

'Or maybe,' he thought, 'I'm over-thinking it.'

Neji slipped back into bed with thoughts of going back to sleep, but a knock at his door forced him out of bed once more. He groaned and opened the door without thinking, and standing there were his teammates, alive and hyper as always.

"Yo!" Lee said "We were told to come and make sure you got off of bed! The day is here; it's time to train!"

Tenten was standing next to Lee, and that peaceful smile he saw yesterday was replaced by the usual energetic smile. She was blushing and giggling her head off.

Neji looked at Tenten and asked, "Tenten, what's so funny?"

She pointed at his bare chest and boxers. "It seems like you haven't got dressed yet, Neji..."

Neji almost turned a shade of red. He shook his head and said, "Well I just got of bed, and I didn't know he wanted us to start this early. So if you both will give me a moment-"

He didn't get a chance to continue, for Lee had shoved his way in the room. Tenten quickly grabbed the cuff of Lee's jumpsuit, pulling him back into the hallway. "Lee, let the man get dressed ON HIS OWN," She said, trying not to laugh.

Neji was slightly steamed and slammed the door in their faces. He could hear Tenten laughing her head out on the other side. Lee said "Tenten? What's so funny?" "I don't know Lee! You don't see Neji in boxers every day thought!!"

And with that, she continued to laugh. Neji sighed but smiled.

'That wasn't a bad wake up call,' he thought.

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"Kyaaa!" Tenten shouted, as she lunged at Neji with a staff. He dodged her swings several times, only to deflect a kick made by Lee. The three usually went at it pretty hard, but something was intimidating all of them today to really give it their all.

After a few hours of brawling, they decide to stop for a moment, even Lee. Neji then went to his usual spot to meditate and Lee and Tenten just fell back from where they were. Less in fifteen minutes though, they all were right back at it, and stayed at it for hours.

Eventually, feeling tired and a bit irritable, Neji held both his hands up and said very firmly, "Let's stop for the day."

Tenten had heard that voice before, and stopped short. Lee, though usually unable to tell if someone was annoyed, knew that tone as well, and stopped.

Neji then nodded and said, "We'll continue tomorrow. Guy sensei said so himself, that everyday we're getting better. And though half the time I don't believe it, I've also noticed it myself. We're in no rush"

Tenten and Lee nodded before proceeding to pick up weapons and fallen dummies. Neji had almost forgotten to talk to Tenten about those pictures in the hall, so he walked to her and caught her wrist before she left.