05: The issue behind a name

I don't know why my name was involved on this. I mean, shouldn't a lady ignore the maids?

That was what I thought as well.

One moment, you are quietly walking behind your 'master' and the next 'plim!' you have the court attention because of just one question!

An irritating question might I add.

I didn't see Neji-san after our 'sparring'. I know I'm being silly but I worry. When the Sand siblings arrived, he didn't show to greet them. Instead, Lee-kun was there to show them around. I guess that's not Ne-kun's business…

At first, I was expecting more refined people but they seemed just…normal.

Just after Kankurou and Lady Temari of the Sand arrived, I obeyed what Hiashi-san asked me to: being the perfect maid. I escorted them to their rooms so they could rest because I soon learned that Suna was three days from Konoha.

I have never been to another village besides Konoha. I stayed my whole blacksmithing life in the Hyuuga State, occasionally going to the Uzumaki State to compare weapons with my friend – also a blacksmith. But this doesn't matter right now…

Gaara-san didn't come because he was in the Uzumaki State, dealing with their bond to Naruto-kun. It seemed that way they could have all Konoha States ready if a major war started. In which I hope it didn't because I would soon need to start making weapons faster and that way they won't be resistant.

Yes, resistant! When I'm forced to do my work, I guess I get so irritated that I forget the whole 'concentrate' meaning. And when the Hyuuga guards come to ask a billion weapons? That just kills my day!

Its not that I don't like making the weapons – I love working on it, really – but they ask with such a little notice! That one time I had to ---

Wayyy out of track… So back…

Ah!

Also, Shino from the Aburame State would be delaying two days to arrive because something happened and he needed to stay. Oh? How do I know this stuff… Well, I had to escort them. It wasn't my fault that they spoke out loud those things to Hiashi-san. Ok, so eavesdropping. So what? I just hope these meetings would go fine.

At dinner, I was told to remain silent and always looking down. It was a hard thing to do because I'm really curious with new stuff.

And! … The tiles are sooo boring! They should change the pattern. Or get a carpet. At Naruto-kun's place they have a nice dark maroon carpet…

Neji-san didn't ask for a single help at the table. Actually, he didn't even glance my way, which is worse… Was he ignoring me? I tried looking at Hiashi-san but he was talking about politics with Kankurou.

When Temari-san asked for more rice, I guess that was my call. I got some rice and asked if that was enough, in which she only nodded at my way, not really wanting to see my face. At that I frowned, did she think she was more special? Argh, Tenten, just don't focus too much on stuff…

After dinner, Neji excused himself and I didn't know if I should follow him. I quickly made my mind, bowed to Hiashi-san and left behind him without a noise. I think Kankurou just left an eyebrow at this display of loyalty.

But then I heard someone call for the maid. I turned, knowing that the only maid around here was me. After turning, I noticed it was Temari-san calling me. I soundly walked over her, bowed just in case, and asked if she needed anything, to which she looked at me with a 'isn't it obvious' look.

"I want you to go into my chambers, change the position of my bed toward the sun-rise," She told me bossing. I bowed again and was almost out of the door when I heard my name being called again. This is getting annoying.

While I turned again, I noticed Neji was walking inside the dinning room again. What is this time? "You are not dismissed, maid." Temari told me arrogantly. GOD! What an infuriating person!

"Sorry, my lady," I bowed again and stayed behind her, waiting for any orders. I was biting my lips so hard in annoyance that I yelped when some blood came out.

I felt hundredths pairs of eyes on me. I looked up and Lee-kun looked worried, Neji and Kankurou just raised their eyes and Temari was smirking with satisfaction at me. I started to feel nervous while her smirk widened. Ok…

"So…Want to let that anger out, maid?" Temari asked mockingly at my way. I frowned. Is she challenging me?

This was bloody difficult to come with. I had three other scenarios on mind. That's just how bad I'm on writing this. As much as it pains me, I'm putting Steps for adoption, so if you are a true NejiTen lover, wants to read how the maid ends, and can't help but being mad at me, then I suggest you to continue my writing!

If you are interested, give me a review!

Thanks really for the love you guys gave me! I appreciate it; love it, saved it on my inbox! So it's really sad for me to end this. But I really can't continue seeing I'm addicted to yaoi. So instead of making you, dear reader, waiting, I'll rather have someone to keep spreading NejiTen love. And its not like I wont forget my first naruto couple! So keep writing!

Thanks,

Manuca

Ps: If you want, you (who ask to own Steps) can also keep Steps: By the Stars. It is a sided with Hinata's POV. I started it, just need finishing stuff.