My Fair Lady SMOKe13

Tenten was ok with being 'just friends' with one the hottest shinobi of her village. She knew that being friends was better than having no relationship with him at all. But Tenten must leave the village for her parents feel that she'll never be the lady they want her to be, never getting the chance to confess her love. Years have whizzed by and destiny brings her back to the village that used to haunt her memories. She meets up with old teammates and companions who are now married/engaged, have/having children, while poor Tenten is still single and not enjoying it. But she isn't the only one who hasn't found that other half either! Her teen love is single, but someone other than Tenten has her eyes set on him as well. Can Tenten get the one she loves, or will destiny have something else planned for her? If you couldn't guess it's a TentenxRocklee romance. Just pulling legs!

Chapter 1:

Intro

Tenten's Story

This is it, destiny and I are finally going to agree on what's happening in my life. Before I move on, I think you, as the reader, should be clued in as to what's going on. My name is Tenten and I'm 18 years old. I've lived in the Hidden Leaf Village all my life and became interested in weaponry at a very young age. To this day, I'm formally known as the Weapons Mistress of the village. I have lots of good friends and I work hard to make sure everything is perfect (you can call me detail-oriented). And I'm in love with one of my teammates. No I'm not a fan girl, nor am I super girlie with hair and makeup and boys. It's just that he's different. He treats me like a respectable teammate and not like a useless kunoichi. We train till we're blue in the face and he never comments about me on being a woman. It's almost as if he were blind to the fact that I have breasts and a vagina. When we're focusing on a misson or whatnot, that's OK, but I do want to be noticed by him for myself and not just a teammate. And that's why tonight is going to be perfect.

We all just came back from a super tough mission and Ino is throwing a party to celebrate that our work is finally over for the time being. Everyone is invited and so that means I'll be able to have a real shot at this. I mean, I've always spoken to Neji while we were sparring, but I want to have a conversation with him that isn't so formal and uptight. I want to be able to make him laugh and get him to think that I'm not just a teammate. If I'm lucky, it'll work and then maybe something interesting will happen afterwards, but I just want to focus on getting him to see me as a woman first. Going to my dresser, I dug for my sky blue tank top and pulled out dark denim jeans. It might be cold when I leave, so I went into my closet and found a nice, black track jacket. Ripping off my sweaty rags, I hoped in the shower until the smell of Dove was everywhere. After drying my body, I put on my clothes and began to put my hair in the usual buns. Once done with all the same old crap, I grab my cell phone, and my black foam, platform flip flops and headed towards the door.

"Tenten," called a voice from the kitchen once I was just about to grab the door handle. Damn it Mom.

"Yes?" I turned around and sighed as I crossed over to her, putting on my jacket so that way when she was done, I'm ready to leave. "Mom, Ino's party is going to start and I don't want to be late."

"Young lady, don't sound as if I were wasted your time," she wagged her finger in my face and if she weren't looking right at me, I would roll my eyes and flick her off. Someone needs a Midal.

"Sorry Mom," I've gotten pretty good at the art of acting like I'm really sorry when there was no way in hell that I was. "I'm just kind of edgy right now. But you wanted to speak to me."

"Yes, well," she came over to me and shifted her weight onto one leg. "Are there going to be parents at this party?"

"Mom," I laughed but on the inside I wanted to slap her. "We talked about this a week ago. I mean, I even called Ino up and you spoke to her mother. Yes her parents are going to be there."

"Good," she smiled and crossed her arms infront of her chest. "Is that Hyuga boy gonna be there."

She just hit a pressure point. "Mom! Yes he's gonna be there! What's it to you?! I mean, you're married, it's not like you wanna date him."

A warm blush hit my face when she gave me this look of knowing something that I didn't. "Well maybe someone I know does."

Don't be smug damn it! I know you know about my crush. Just say it so that way I can slap you across the face.

"Tenten," her smile shrunk and she took a hold of my chin. "You're so pretty, but if you want a boy like Hyuga, you need to start acting like a lady and not a boy. I mean, when I wash your clothes, all I see are grass stains and drips of blood! Never do I see a drop of foundation or some glitter that blew off your face! If I wanted a boy, I would've prayed for one, but no, I gave birth to a girl. It's about time you started acting like it!"

She then released me of her death grip and turned away from me, suppressing the sounds of her sobs. Turning in a huff, I headed for the door and grabbed a hold of the knob. Just before I swung the door open, she wanted me home by midnight so that way my father, and I could have a talk about my "behavior issues".

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Who does she think she is? God Almighty?! What's wrong with the way I dress and act? I mean it's not like I'm a lesbian or that I want to be a man on the inside! I like wearing comfortable clothing that may not be in style with every other girl, I like knowing that I can be just as tough as any other boy, and I like the fact that I can mask my feelings away while other girls have difficulties. Thats just who I am. The sun was setting and a chill began to pass me, so I zipped up and shoved my hands into the pockets for warmth. But maybe she is right on a very, very small scale. What if Neji were into those types of girls? The ones who giggle non-stop and frantically worry over what a boy thinks of their clothing, or hair, or what shade of shadow they use for their eyes. I mean, guys don't even worry about that stuff! All they care about is that their girl is pretty and that she isn't stupid. Hell, I don't even notice that kind of stuff unless it's super obvious (yeah like Hintata is going to do for Naruto. I'll wish her luck when I see her.

"Hey Tenten," a cool, low voice greet me from behind.

"Oh," I turned around and quickly made sure a blush wouldn't blemish my cheeks. "Hey Neji. How are you?"

"Aa," he nodded and began walking at my pace. God what am I going to do? I looked over at him, but then quickly faced forward again. I noticed his sneakers were brown and his pants legs were khaki. Taking a quick peek, I saw that his hair was tied back in the usual low ponytail and his hands were deep inside the pockets of his black hoodie.

"Are you excited about the party?" I smiled over at him and he soon faced his stare in my direction, making a blush this close to spilling and appearing on my face.

He shrugged his shoulders and looked towards the darkening sky, a reddish orange atmosphere was dissolving into a heavy purple with twinkling stars up above. His face was so peacful, almost as if he were born with that dead silent expression on his face. Blood rushed to my cheeks faster than I expected and a blush was visible on my face. Damn it. He soon turned to me again and I crossed the street and turned the corner before he could see my face. The last thing I need is for him to think I'm head over heels for him. Don't get me wrong, I'm in love with him, but I hate it when someone is cocky. Especially when emotions are involved. It's too cruel for me to deal with. Turning at another corner, the blare of music was heard not too far from where we were standing. Wow Ino sure knows how to throw a party. Walking up the steps, the door was swung open before my hand even reached the doorbell.

"Hey guys," Ino greeted us with a smile and gave me a curious look. "Did you two come here together as a date?"

"No," his voice was flat and it made my heart sink alittle, but emotion wasn't on my face. "We just walked here together."

She shrugged her shoulders and allowed us in. The house was lighted with strobe lights, Christmas string lights, and lava lamps. The music blared as if everyone were deaf to what the singer was saying. Pictures of Ino as a child and young adult were spread out on mantles and hallway walls. The paint for the walls were a dark biege and the borders were earth brown. The furniture was of a soft, green material. People bunched up by closet doors and the stairway in universal or private conversation.

"Tenten," called a voice by the door way.

"Oh," I turned and saw pink hair. "Hey Sakura. What's up"

Her cheeks grew the same shade of pink as her freshly glossed lips. She was obvious that she wanted Sasuke to notice her. She wore a light green halter top with cherry blossoms printed around the breast with a light denim skirt that reached mid-thigh. Her fingers and toes were painted the same bubble-gum pink as her hair and her strappy heels were the same green as her shirt. Her eyelashes were to the fullest with all that mascara she put on and her face was smooth and pale with the powder I'm sure she used.

"Sasuke I'm guessing?" I gave a smirk as she looked away with a devilish grin imprinted her face. "Here's some advice my young friend, don't jump all over him. He'll notice you more if you just ignore him. Now don't give him the cold shoulder, but don't be breathing down his neck. Guys hate that. Try to look like your interested in another guy and then he'll get jealous and ask you out"

She squeezed me into a bear hug. "You're the greatest Tenten! You know, for a tomboy, you sure know how to get someone."

"I think it comes with having lots of guy friends and them telling you how much the other girls are annoying with their stalking. Now go and act like your interested in someone." I laughed and returned the hug.

She gave a smirk when Sai came through the door. That girl will do anything for Sasuke. Looking for someone else to talk to, I saw Hintata standing around in a corner while others were too self-absorbed in their own conversation to realize that she wanted to get out. Coming up to them, I pulled Hintata out and she hid behind me.

"Next time, look around you. I mean, Hintata wanted out so how about you stay out of her way."

"And you are?" a stupid bitch with messed up hair gave me this look as if I were a bug that needed to be squashed.

"I'm the bitch that'll kick all of your asses if you don't watch your fucking mouth. And next time you see this girl, make sure you give her space to get out!"

They all looked annoyed, but none of them dared to mess with me to my face. Taking Hintata to another sitting room, I sat her down on the couch. When I looked her over, I knew I was right when I said she wanted to impress Naruto. She wore a light blue baby-doll dress with spaghetti straps that had flowers printed all over it and black bicycle tights that reached her knees. She also wore these black boots that shined in the light. All she needed was the over sized button down sweater and she would've been a girl from the 90's. Her faced was nicely painted too: light mascara, baby purple eyeshadow and a clear gloss was smeared across her lips. I hope Naruto notices Hintata tonight and realize how much he means to her.

"Naruto I'm guessing?" a giggle was caught in my throat as she blushed bashfully, looking in the other direction with her head down.

Grabbing her chin lightly, I gave her a smile and looked her dead in the eye. "I have a plan to get you and Naruto together ok? Now all you have to do is be confident that he'll fall head over heals for you. Charm him like no other and he'll see the girl that I see: a girl who wants to be respected and is brave when danger strikes. Just leave the rest to me and I will guarantee you that he'll ask you to be his in no time flat."

Her smile grew wide and her expression was as if she saw magic right before her eyes. Her eyes were misty, but I could see that she didn't want to cry and hugged me almost as tight as Sakura did a few moments ago.

"Tenten," she whispered softly in my ear with such glee. "I'll do my best for you, ok."

"No," I laughed and looked at her. "Do this for yourself."

She nodded and headed in another direction. Calling to Ino, I whispered my plan so that she could bring it to life.

"Hey everyone!" her shrill voice silenced everyone within a twenty mile radius. "We're gonna start this party off with some games 'kay?"

Some groaned while others squealed with excitement as some girls moved furniture so everyone could sit in a comfortable circle. Hintana's eyes bugged out and I gave her a reassuring smile. Ino lefted the room and came back with a dark blue, glass bottle. Placing it in the middle of the circle, I explained to everyone that we were playing truth or dare. Girls eyes darted to a interesting guys, but I was very proud of a girl with green ones because she didn't once look at a certain Uchiha with the same 'I will love you til the day I die even if you don't love me back' stare. No, her eyes were only absorbed with the ones that belonged to Sai. Looking to the left of her, I saw a jealous fire grow inside Sasuke's. It wouldn't surprise me if Sakura ran up to me in the market or whatever telling me every detail about how Sasuke asked her out. I laughed to myself quietly as Ino span the bottle.

For a good hour, that stupid effing bottle has landed on everyone at least twice expect for Naruto, Hintana, Neji and myself. Damn the fact that Ino had to invite almost everyone from that damn mission. Sakura is going to the closet with Sai for the third time now and if Sasuke has to deal with hearing her moan again, I think he's gonna bust open the door and kill Sai. At least that would be more fun to watch than seeing Shikamaru do the chicken dance in his underwear. I decided that it was my turn to spin the bottle and I prayed to God that He would make it land on Hintata. My eyes grew larger and larger as the bottle soon slowed down the spinning. I snapped my eyes shut just before it stopped, fearing it would land on anyone else other than her. A tiny glop was heard and I sighed with relief, Hintata was chosen.

"Ok Hintata," I gave her a devilish grin and walked to her. "Truth or dare"

Her mouth opened to say truth, but I mouthed out dare for her to say. "Dare"

"I dare you to go with Naruto and...

And just in mid-sentence, in mid-operation hook up Naruto and Hintata, my phone let out a long and loud rang from my pocket. Checking the caller-id, a groan errupted from my mouth and I silently commanded Ino to finish the dare for me. Walking into the next room, I felt eyes bore into my back as I began to argue with my mother.

"Mom? It's not even 8:30 yet!" I threw up my free arm and started to pace in frustration.

"I don't care. I want you home now! Your father and I have a lot to discuss with you," her voice was stern and I wanted to so much to curse her ass out.

"But mom," I would do anything in the world to get myself out of this. "You said that I had to come home at midnight. Why can't I stay till then?"

"Tenten! One more excuse, and I will drive up there and pull you by your buns to the house! Do you want that? Now say goodbye to your little friends because it'll be a long time when you'll see them soon."

What the fuck! She's gonna ground me?! I swear I have the most bi-polar mother on the face of the Earth! Huffing sharply, I snapped my phone shut and stomped into the game room, gaining everyone's (and oddly, Neji's undivided) attention. All their eye's made me feel extremely awkward as I started to speak.

"Sorry Ino," my voice was oddly hushed and I soon noticed that Hintata and Naruto were gone. "My mom wants me home."

Some people began to pout as others hooted for me to leave. I scowled at the assholes and noted a certain face that had no emotion to it at all, making me feel unsure of whether or not he wanted me to stay. Damn it I had to fall for an ice cube! Ino walked over to me, embracing me lightly.

"Well see yeah tomorrow, ok?" she smiled sweetly as Sakura walked up to hug me as well. I returned the smile and waved goodbye, heading toward the front door.

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"WHAT?!"

I was officially living in hell. After reluctantly coming home, mom and dad greeted me with somber expressions to their faces, asking me to hand over my phone. Mom had dark circles under her eyes and dad's lips were pressed together firmly, turning white and slmost disappeared from his face completely. Sitting me down in the living room, he ran his thick fingers through his thinning hair and began to explain to me why my behavior is wrong. A young lady shouldn't be running around with dangerous weapons and going after strange men out to kill us. A respectable young lady wouldn't attack a man or woman just because her teacher told her to. A becoming woman would never act like a pig and come home covered in filth, only to grunt her response to her parents when they asked why she came home like this. So they both felt that I need to get out of this town in order to transform my shabby-self into a woman of modern day society. They were sending me to a Finishing School.

"That's not fair! How can you do this to me?! I mean, it's not like I've ever did anything wrong! It's not like I embarrassed you when we went out! What did I do to be sent off to some priss academy?!" I stood up from my chair, looking both of them straight into their blank eyes.

"Tenten sit down-"

"No! I'm not going to sit down!" I interrupted my mother, bellowing my anger everywhere in the house. "I'm sick and tired of getting all sorts of crap from you people! All you go is criticize me about the way I act and the way I look, but never do you say what a good job I did when I do something right! Why can't you be proud of me and accept my faults like I do with you?!"

"Tenten, this has nothing to do with us being proud of you. We just feel that if you keep this up, you'll never be able to find a husband," my mom's voice was low and I just wanted to slap the shit out of her, that's how frustrated I was with her.

"I'm 18 years old! I'm not gonna worry about that crap for some time mom! How about you just butt out about that and let me worry about that when the time comes!"

"Young lady! You don't have to yell at your mother! Now we're sending you to the Finishing School and that's final! Go up to your room and start packing, we're taking you to the train station tomorrow!" my father's din voice erased all argument from the air and I left them to talk amongst themselves.

Packing everything from underwear to my toothbrush, I turned my head towards a discarded section in my room, a picture of Team Gai on top of a wooden night stand. A sliver of a tear skidded down my cheek and fell on my lap. I'm really going to miss everyone. Placing the picture gently in my backpack, I turned out the lights and flopped myself onto the bed. The crescent moon shone brightly from my window, almost as if it were trying to smile at me to say that everything was going to be alright. I don't really think so...