I Love Her and That's Enough

"So Hiashi-san…" Tenten said politely, glancing up at the Hyuuga clan leader, her hand tightly around Neji's, "I hope you agree to…"

"No."

The two jounins glanced up, "What?"

Hiashi frowned and took a sip of tea, "I will not allow the prodigy of our clan to get married to an outsider. It will taint the bloodline."

Tenten frowned, "But, Hiashi-san, I can assure you I can get stronger!"

Hiashi smiled sympathetically, "I am well aware that you, Tenten the weapons mistress of Konoha, is extremely skilled. I am impressed with your accomplishments, one of the finest weapon users, junior captain of ANBU, high rate of completing A-rank and S-rank missions, but this isn't about if you're strong enough. Letting a non-Hyuuga enter the family will taint future generations. It has been tradition for male members to marry other female relatives, to keep the bloodline pure."

Neji frowned, "Hiashi-sama, with all due respect…"

Hiashi turned to Neji, "Neji, as the prodigy I will allow you to marry Hinata. That way you can lead the clan."

"I won't marry Hinata-sama."

"Neji, be reasonable."

"If I can't marry Tenten," he glanced at Tenten, "Then I won't marry anyone."

"I will not allow her into our family."

"I'll leave."

"Neji!" Hiashi scolded.

"Neji, you don't have to do this," Tenten said softly, hot tears beginning to blur her vision, "I know you've wanted to lead the clan… I won't stand in your way."

"Good girl," Hiashi noted, "I'm sorry about this."

Tenten smiled faintly and bowed her head in respect.

Neji scowled, as Hiashi left the room, "Hiashi-sama."

Hiashi turned around, "Yes?"

Neji stood up and tugged on Tenten's hand, motioning for her to stand up with him. "I will not marry Hinata-sama. You know both she and I deserve a chance to find happiness."

"…Hinata is loyal to the clan. She will obey me."

"She isn't the weak and shy girl she was."

"I am her father."

"She is herself."

Hiashi frowned and turned around and left the room curtly, letting the door slam shut.

"…Neji," Tenten said softly, "You should listen to him. I mean, you've always wanted to lead the clan… and I promise I'll go to your wedding! I won't stop loving you or get married either, okay?"

Neji turned to her, "Tenten. I. Am. Not. Going. To. Marry. Hinata-sama."

"But…"

He sighed and caught her in a gentle embrace, "Tenten, I'll always love you, and only you."

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"Neji!"

Neji turned around and smiled, yes a real smile, "Tenten."

She grinned and threw herself into his awaiting arms, taking in his scent, "I've missed you…"

"I have too."

Tenten pulled back and grinned, "So how're you and Hinata?"

"Fine."

"Hiashi?"

"Fine."

Tenten grinned and looked around before she leaned up and kissed him, "I still love you, you know."

"I do."

"Do you still love me?"

"Yes."

Tenten rested her head against his chest and closed her eyes, smiling, "Pity I can't do this all the time… stupid Hiashi."

She could feel Neji chuckle, "I agree, but it is disrespectful to speak of Hiashi-sama that way."

She sighed, "Well you better go to your meeting. I'll be waiting for you at home, 'kay?"

He smirked, "I'll tell Hinata-sama you said hi."

"And damnit Neji, stop going on three month missions!" she called after his retreating back, "Do you know how hard it is to be a wife of an ANBU captain that disappears every month?"

"Got it!"

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"Um, Hiashi-san…" Tenten said softly, looking up at the elder Hyuuga, "May I… speak to you again?"

"Neji already is."

Tenten followed Hiashi into the study and sat down next to Neji, smiling at him shyly, "Hiashi-san, don't you believe traditions should be broken?"

"No."

She leaned forward and rested her elbows on the table, her brown eyes sparkling, "What if it means having others to be happy?"

"…"

"Hinata can go after the man she truly loves, as can the rest of the Hyuugas. And Neji," she motioned towards him, "Is the prodigy of your clan, right?"

"Yes."

"Shouldn't he deserve to be happy too?"

Hiashi paused and eyed the two, "For as long as I have known, traditions in the Hyuuga family have never been broken."

Neji smirked, "Yes they have. A branch member has learned the secret techniques only taught to head house members."

Hiashi sighed, "Give me one reason why I should permit the two of you to marry."

Neji's smirk relaxed into a smile, "I love her, and that's enough."

Hiashi stood up and eyed Tenten, before sticking his hand on for a handshake, "Welcome to the Hyuuga family, Tenten."

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Yes they were married.

However, there were restrictions.

For one thing, Tenten couldn't show public displays of affection too often, that was why she made sure no one was around before she kissed him.

Also, she had no say in which missions Neji would be sent on, explaining why her husband went on 3 month long missions. And vice versa, of course.

It was rough, there were other restrictions.

But then, Neji's words rang in her head.

I love her.

And that's enough.