I Don't

Tenten took a deep breath, and exhaled slowly.

"I TOLD you she wasn't that thin!"

"Ino it's not the bodice," Tenten said slowly, staring at herself in the mirror, "I'm just… nervous."

"So you are that thin?"

"Yeah."

"Damn."

Hinata smiled shyly and smoothed Tenten's dress, "C'mon Tenten, you have to go down that aisle and get your happy ending."

Tenten smiled and adjusted her veil again.

She was wearing a creamy white dress. The sleeves were off-shoulder, it was all made in the same material, a smooth and silky satin-y type. It hugged her curves nicely, and started to flare out at the knee. It was very long, reaching the floor and trailing around five inches behind her, hiding the white heels she had on underneath. Small beads in a swirly pattern were stitched on near the hem, and near the top of the dress. It was pure, just like Tenten.

Her veil reached down to the floor, the front wasn't covering her face yet. Beads were sprinkled on randomnly, and if she stood in just the right position, some would sparkle.

Yes, today, yes, Tenten was wearing lipstick.

Unfortunately it was very light pink so you could hardly see it.

Her hair was down today, at last. Smooth, shiny, straight, a couple inches below her shoulder, her bangs the same as always.

Tenten clutched her bouquet and closed her eyes, "Okay… I can do this."

The three grinned as Sakura gently lowered the veil, "We'll be watching!"

"Go Tenten!"

Tenten smiled weakly, and stepped onto the red carpet.

….

"…I'm sorry," she gasped and ran back out, turning left and paused near the bathrooms.

I… can't do this.

"Tenten?"

Tenten's head snapped up, "I-I'll be fine, I just have to regather myself."

Ino frowned sympathetically, "Tenten… you can always do this another day. I mean Neji won't mind."

"I know but," she gasped again, trying to regulate her breathing, "It's so… nerve wracking."

Sakura gave a half hearted laugh, "Well we can't relate. We're not getting married."

Tenten clutched her stomach and doubled over, "I have to do this."

Hinata smiled softly, "Think of it… as doing it for Neji-niisan."

Tenten paused and straightened up, a confident smile reclaiming it's position, "You're right. It's for Neji. And I'm not nervous. I'm Tenten…"

"The weapons mistress of Konoha!"

"Our best friend!"

"Soon-to-be Hyuuga Tenten."

Tenten grinned, "Hyuuga Tenten. I like it."

She breathed deeply again, "I'll see you at the altar."

"Good luck!" they chimed in unison as Tenten watched the mahogany doors open again, and she stepped onto the carpet, the chorus starting to sing again.

And this time she started to walk down the aisle.

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Eyes.

Tenten kept her gaze at Neji, but she could still feel white eyes, some Byakugans activated, and the rest of Konoha on her.

She walked slowly but elegantly, making sure the young Hyuuga toddlers could keep up, after all, they were holding her train.

Flower petals, courtesy of the flower girl, gave off a wonderful aroma.

She could see the priest.

She could see her best friends, all grinning at her.

She could see Sasuke, the best man.

She could see her husband-to-be, Hyuuga Neji.

She could… see herself next to him for eternity.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered today to witness the love and pledging of love between two people."(A/N I'M SORRY, I'VE NEVER BEEN TO A WEDDING T-T I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HE SAYS. I'll skip to vows :D I hope I did that right…)

"I, Tenten, vow to stay by my husband, Hyuuga Neji for eternity, no matter what happens, arguments, fights, I will stay by him. I trust him with everything I have. He will be my first priority."

"I, Hyuuga Neji, vow to stay by my wife, Tenten forever, to love her forever, my soul entwined with hers for eternity. I vow to trust her with my soul."

The priest nodded, "Do you, Hyuuga Neji, take Tenten as your lawfully wedded wife?"

He smiled gently, "I do."

"Do you, Tenten, take Hyuuga Neji as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I d—"

Tenten paused.

…Waaaaaaaaait.

Whispers rose.

Neji glanced over with a questioning look.

Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Sasuke, Naruto, Kiba, even Shikamaru glanced over with a questioning look.

Tch, even the non-caring Sand siblings looked over.

"I…. don't."

"…Excuse me?" the priest asked.

Tenten pried her hand away from Neji and glared at him, "HOLD IT HYUUGA NEJI. If I say I do, you are going to make me do everything for you, aren't ya? I'll have to train endlessly with you, wash your clothes, damnit, if you ever break a sweat, you're gonna keep training because something about 'I sweat so I'm weak!' And then of course, missions. Do you know how hard blood is to get out? Hell, you might pay more attention to getting stronger than to me!"

"…Tenten," he said slowly.

The audience whispered loudly.

"And damnit, admit that kunoichi can be just as strong as shinobi!" Tenten continued, flushing angrily, "I know what you're trying to do. Before I get married to you, you have to add one more thing to your vow."

"What?"

Her eyes softened, "You won't put becoming stronger before me. You'll have me as your first priority."

His lips twitched, "Yes Tenten I'll do it."

"Damn you Neji, don't laugh at me!" she hissed, flushing a brilliant red, as she accepted his hand.

The priest cleared his throat, "So, Tenten, do you take Hyuuga Neji as your lawfully wedded husband?"

"If you say no again I am going to go crazy," Neji muttered.

Tenten smiled, "I do."

Cheers arose as Neji slipped the ring onto Tenten's finger, and leaned in to kiss her before the priest said, "You may kiss the bride."

Neji pulled back first, smirking, "You were always my first priority."