"You're what happened....Neji."
"What do you mean?"
"If you didn't do what you did, she wouldn't be how she is!" I can't believe I'm yelling at Neji. At NEJI!
"Look, I did what I had to do. If I didn't, she would've been hurt!"
"But still, it's been 6 months...can't you come back?"
"No. It's for the best."
"But Neji-..."
"No Lee. Just leave. It's getting dark and the temperature is dropping quickly."
"Okay. But please think about coming back. Please. TenTen needs you Neji." I say before I turn around and leave.
Neji's POV
Lee leaves and I'm left in the dark hut. I can't blame him for being mad. I wish I could go back. The thought of TenTen hurting hurts me as well. I thought that if I did what he said, she would be save. But it turns out that this is causing her more pain.
FLASHBACK
I'm fighting the white Zetsu's with Hinata. We get separated. I'm looking for Hinata when all of a sudden, I feel a blade to my throat. I turn my head back to see Kabuto.
"Listen here, you're one of the best shinobi from the leaf."
"What's your point?"
"If you don't somehow die, I'll kill the girl?"
"What girl?"
"The weaponist."
"TenTen..." I whisper.
"That's right."
"You wouldn't dare."
"Try me..."
"Don't you dare touch her!"
"If you want her to live, fake your death."
"How the hell am I suppose to fake my own death?"
"I'll use a white Zetsu. And if you don't agree, say goodbye to your precious TenTen." and with that, he disappeared.
END OF FLASHBACK
I feel really bad for TenTen. I love her so much and I just wanted to protect her, but now I'm just causing her pain. I miss her so much.
I fall down to my knees. Tears begin to spill from my eyes.
"TenTen, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I never meant to put you through this. I never meant to cause you pain. Please, forgive me TenTen." I fall back against the wall. Tears just keep falling from my eyes, with no end in sight.
"I miss you TenTen. I do, I really do."
Lee's POV
I'm standing outside of the hut, listening to Neji. I don't think I've ever heard or see him cry.
"I miss you TenTen. I do, I really do."
I feel so bad for him and TenTen. I wish that there was someway I could bring them together again.
***
I arrive back at the hospital. Gai-Sensei is standing there, waiting for me.
"Lee, where have you been?"
"..."
"Lee. You told him didn't you?"
"Yeah. I'm sorry Gai-Sensei."
"It's okay Lee. Is he coming back anytime soon?"
"No. He said he may never come back."
"What?!"
"Yeah. But I stuck around for a extra minute outside the hut. I heard him start to cry. He said he loves her Gai-Sensei. We have to get them back together."
"Yeah I agree. But how?"
"I have no idea."
"LEE! GAI-SENSEI! COME QUICK NOW!" We turn around to see Sakura panicking.
"What Sakura? Is everything alright?"
"It's TenTen. She's awake and freaking out. We need your help." We rush to her room.
"TenTen! Calm down!" I say as I get near her bed. She's scream a bloodcurdling scream. Honestly, I'm scared. She's sitting up in bed, screaming so loud we have to cover our ears. I make my way slowly to TenTen and wrap my arms around her.
"TenTen, it's okay. You're fine." She eventually stops screaming. Tears begin to rush down her face.
"Lee?"
"You're safe TenTen. You're alright, okay?"
"Lee..." her voice starts to fade as she falls out of my arms. Her heart line goes flat.
"TenTen?! TENTEN!"
Sakura rushes in and shoves me out of the way. Tsunade comes in also. She shoo's us out of the room and shut the door.
***
After a while, they both come out of the room.
"Sakura. Don't tell me..."
"She's fine Lee. But..."
"But what?"
"She's in a coma Lee. I'm sorry. I don't know when she'll wake up or if she even will." and with that, she walks away.
"Gai-Sensei, shouldn't we tell him?"
"No Lee. Not now. If what you said about him crying was true, this might cause him more pain. And I could never wish that for my student."
"Okay Gai-Sensei."
***
Over the course of the next few months, the entire Rookie 9 come and go, visiting TenTen. They all leave various gives and balloons and 'get well' items. Even Sasuke came in. But the one person I who's was here, wasn't.
"Gai-Sensei, I think it's time to tell him."
"Okay Lee. Go tell him. Hopefully this will bring him home."
With that, I took off.
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I Miss You (NejiTen)
FanfictionThe war is now over. Many lost their lives, but one specific death has driven a certain weapon mistress on to a path of pain, tears, and sadness. Will she be saved in time? Or will she break down before help reaches her?
