The Girl With Two Buns. A NejiTen Fanfic

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This chapter is dedicated to: BGuxSRI, @PrincessArmybrat, @Mj12star12 and @Piggley009.

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On some days, Neji was so ill that he spent most of the day in bed with Tenten tending to him and on other days he would be in good shape enough to go outside. He often escaped the palace with Tenten and visited the village. There was a time Hinata went along with them and Kiba tried to make a move on her. Let’s just say that his left eye had technical difficulties for three days.

On days like this when the sun was high and the sky was clear, Neji felt like going out and a particular place was in his mind. He stuck two fingers in his mouth and whistled shrilly. Moments later, Tsubaki came galloping outside the stable with Spirit in tow. “You have to teach me how to whistle.” Tenten said as she ran her hands through Spirit’s mane.

She was wearing a white Chinese style blouse with wine sleeves on wine trousers while Neji sported a blue kimono top on black trousers. They both mounted their horses and started a gentle stroll to the palace gates. Once outside the palace gates, Tenten stopped spirit and loosened her hair out of their usual buns.

Neji, wondering why she was not in step with him, stopped his horse and turned around to see a beautifully mesmerizing sight. Her brown tresses flowed down her back like light chocolate, contrasting with the milky skin of her face and neck. She put her head ties on her wrists and smiled challengingly to Neji. A perfect eyebrow rose at the smile.

“Let us have a race to the flower field.” Tenten challenged.

“Oh? And what shall be the winners price?” Neji asked with a smirk playing on his pale rose lips.

“There is no price.” Tenten deadpanned.

“How about if I win I get sixty four kisses?”

“Aoya Neji-sama, that is not a fair price.” Neji laughed out loud. “But I shall humour you. I hope you like dust because that is what you will be eating!” with that, Tenten took off with a battle cry. Neji shook his head in amusement and raced after her.

The wind carried their hair along with it as they galloped to the forest and Neji found himself enthralled with the beauty incarnate called Tenten. “THIS IS AMAZING!!!” she screamed gleefully and released the reins to extend her arms wide. For a wild moment, Neji thought she was about to stand on the horse’s back but she held her reins back and turned to stick her tongue at him. “Meh!” as mature as Tenten was.

Neji shook his head and spurred Tsubaki to move faster. Tenten’s eyes widened as she realized that he was gaining on her and tried to get Spirit to move but it was too late. “YAH! You cheat!” she hollered.

“You're slow!” Neji yelled back and laughed at her indignant face. They finally made it to the waterfall and slowed their horses down to a walking pace. Neji turned with a triumphant smile and wiggled his brows. “Get ready for sixty four kisses.” He taunted and Tenten shivered.

“You cant possibly give sixty four kisses.” She muttered with a pout.

“I can and I will.” Neji said confidently. They strode behind the waterfall and into their flower haven. Leaping off the horses, they let the animals free to graze while they went further into the flower meadow.

“Let’s play hide and seek!” Tenten exclaimed happily. Neji met her gaze with a questioning look which the woman blissfully ignored. “If you can find me within five minutes then you get your kisses.” That caused a brow raise.

“Oh?” Neji was sincerely amused. “Running away from my kisses now are we? Don’t you worry Tenten for you will enjoy every one of them.” The flush on her face was satisfying. Neji smirked.