Chapter 28 - chapter 27

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“Well, come on, let’s go back into the house and get some food. I’m starving!” TenTen exclaimed as she picked up her laptop.

‘This girl is something else.’ Neji thought as he stood up, shaking his head and grabbing the remaining equipment. He then followed TenTen into her house to get something to eat.

“Oh, you two are back so soon!” TenTen’s mother exclaimed, “Did you finish your project already?”

“Most of it, mom.” TenTen replied. “Has dinner been fixed yet?”

“Yes, it has, the cook fixed some steaks for us, will your friend be joining us for dinner?” TenTen’s mother questioned.

TenTen looked at Neji, who replied, “I don’t want to be a burden.”

“It’s no trouble at all! You really should stay; TenTen hardly ever has any of her friends over!” TenTen’s mother said quickly.

“Well, then, I’ll call my mother and tell her that I’ll be staying through dinner.” Neji replied.

“Ok, then! Have TenTen show you where the phone is.”

“He can just use my line; we’re going up there to put this stuff away, anyways.” TenTen said. She then turned and walked towards the stairs, with Neji following her. When they were in her room, TenTen set her laptop down on her desk and picked up her lime green phone. “Here, you can call your mom from this.” She said as she tossed it to Neji.

“Ok, thanks.” Neji said as he quickly called his mother to let her know that he wouldn’t be home for dinner. When he hung up, he turned to TenTen. “She said she doesn’t care.”

“Ok, then, lets go get some dinner.” TenTen said. They went downstairs to the dining room, where the maid had set the table. There were four places set, two on each side of the table. TenTen sat down in her usual seat, and Neji followed her and sat down next to her. Just then TenTen’s mother came in quickly.

“Oh, dear, your father won’t be joining us, TenTen; he had an emergency business meeting, and had to catch the next flight, he’ll be gone for the next couple of days.” She said.

“Oh, ok then, well, we can still have dinner, right?” TenTen asked. Her mother nodded as she went through the door into the kitchen to make sure that everything was ready.

“That’s shocking,” TenTen whispered to Neji. “Normally when dad goes on business trips we don’t eat dinner in here. We move into the kitchen. I guess because you’re here mom doesn’t want to do that.”

“Hn.” Neji replied.

“Ok, the potatoes will be ready soon, so it should only be a couple of minutes.” TenTen’s mother said as she came back into the room, and sat down at her seat across from Neji and TenTen. “So, TenTen, did you find a dress today?”

“Yea, I did.” TenTen replied.

“Really?” Her mother said happily, “What does it look like?”

“Well,” TenTen started, “it’s a green, and it’s spaghetti strap.”

“Really? How bout you try it on and show me after dinner?” her mother suggested.

“Ok, I guess.” TenTen said.

“Is that what was in your bag earlier? Your dress?” Neji asked.

“Yea, it was.” TenTen said.

“So, TenTen,” her mother started, “do you have any idea of who you would like to go to homecoming with?” She then glanced over at Neji.

TenTen blushed, but Neji seemed undisturbed by this. “No, not yet.” She said quickly. “So, mom what did you do today?”

“Oh, nothing really. I was just planning for the meeting I’m having for my Women’s group that will be held here.” TenTen’s mother went on to talk about the upcoming meeting. She went on to list her plans for flowers, what they would be having for lunch, and much more. “You know, TenTen, maybe you and your friends would like to attend. We’ll be talking about fundraising possibilities, and maybe you four could help us.”

“Um, we’ll think about it, mom, ok?” TenTen said.

“All right dear, now, Neji isn’t it?” Neji nodded as TenTen’s mother continued, “Do you play any sports or anything like that?”

“Well, I’ve played some basketball before, but I’m not sure if I’ll go out for the team or not.” He replied.

“Really?” TenTen’s mother asked. “TenTen and her friends are trying out for basketball cheerleading!”

“Actually, mom, we were thinking about it, I’m not sure if I will or not.” TenTen said sounding agitated that her mother had decided this fact for her.

“Oh, dear, you know that you’ll try out. You and your friends have been talking about it for weeks.” Her mother said.

“Yea, we talked about maybe trying out for it; we never said that we would! And why have you been eavesdropping on our conversations?” TenTen said, her voice rising.

“Well, maybe I just want to be a part of your life!” Her mother replied.

“Really? Well I want you to stay out of my life!” TenTen shouted as she sprung up from the table and ran upstairs to her room, slamming the door behind her.

“Um, you know what?” Neji said, “I think I’m going to go.”

“Oh, I’m sorry, dear, it’s just TenTen can be a little… difficult sometimes. She’s constantly arguing with her father and I.” TenTen’s mother said as she showed Neji to the door.

“Well, thank you for the invitation to dinner.” Neji said as he went outside. He realized that his limo wouldn’t be coming for another hour or so, so he decided to just walk home.

With TenTen

As soon as TenTen had slammed and locked her door, she ran to her bed and buried her face in her pillow. ‘My mother is always trying to decide my life for me, and is always trying to tell me what’s best for me. Maybe I’d want to include her more in my life if she didn’t make my decisions for me.’ TenTen thought angrily. ‘This is my life, and I’ll do what I want with it! In fact, just to spite my mother, I think I won’t try out for cheerleading at all!’ TenTen sat up with her eyes glowing fiercely, her mind decided. She would tell her friends tomorrow that she wasn’t trying out. They’d be sure to understand.

A/N: ok, so this chapter was a little difficult for me to write. It didn’t turn out how I planned it either, it took whole other direction…lolz! I guess my writing is kind of going down hill ^-^’. Well, reviews are much appreciated!

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