A/N: My readers and reviewers: Welcome to my second fanfiction that might have a plot! Yes, it is semi-crack in an alternate universe, but hey, showbiz is fun.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. If I did, I'd want to draw faster so adoring fans can read more.

Summary: Hyuuga Neji, popular singer and guitarist from top-chart musical group (NEED A NAME!), may as well be the boss of his own company in the showbiz world. Sure he has a manager, but the band makes the calls. With the exception of tabloids and the media, perfect life right? But what do you say when his lowly secretary rises among the ranks and becomes his rival in the musical and fashion industry? Semi-crack AU

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Prologue

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"You did what?" snarled the pretty brunette into her silver cell phone. Her nose was wrinkled and her face was contorted into a livid sneer. Her amber eyes were narrowed into angry slits. Her teeth were bared, as if she were about to bite someone's head off. Kinzoku Tenten spat out, "How dare you put me up to that? Have I told you that I have no intention of ever going into the show business?"

"A-ah, T-tenten-chan? See, N-neji needed an assistant to h-help with the p-paperwork, and you didn't have a j-job currently anyway, so no harm done, r-right?"

"Your cousin is a total bastard!" yelled Tenten furiously. "Hinata, you know that!"

If Tenten's voice could kill, Hinata may as well be thrown down to the seventh layer of Hell. Hinata whispered nervously, "Well, you've never actually met him. There is an interview tomorrow at 2 pm sharp."

"NOT GOING!" whisper-screamed Tenten into the phone. "I will NOT become the servant of someone like him."

Hinata replied sourly, "Neji-nii isn't so ungentlemanly as to turn you into a servant. You are merely helping him out with paperwork for the band and getting a very high salary for such a simple job."

The woman on the other line sighed. "Fine Hinata. But I'm quitting if he's stupid."

Hinata laughed delicately. "I'm sure you'll be fine." With that, Hyuuga Hinata hung up.

Tenten groaned. Hyuuga Hinata, one of her best friends. She's a pretty famous actress in the show business. She's timid as a cornered mouse, but in front of the cameras, Hinata's personality can be bent into any form she wishes.

Kinzoku Tenten. 21-year-old female who is unfortunately best friends with a large group of famous people. Tenten has long milk-chocolate colored hair that would usually fall in graceful waves to her mid-back, but Tenten, being the practical person she is, ties her hair into two buns, a habit she picked up from being half-Chinese. She was gifted with flawless skin, long lashes, full lips, long lean figure due to constant workouts and curves. This unfortunately led many people to ask her to join modeling and such.

Her friends included Hyuuga Hinata, Haruno Sakura, Subaku no Temari, Yamanaka Ino and Matsuri. But because of their time-consuming careers, Tenten knows little about her friends family and such. She is closest to Temari and Hinata, but she hopes to get to know Sakura, Ino and Matsuri better.

Hinata is, as you know, a well-known actress from the prestigious Hyuuga Clan. At 20 years old, she is has been acting since she was about 7 years of age and been award numerous awards as Best Actress. Her family members all have been involved in the show business. Hinata's older cousin, Hyuuga Neji is a popular singer and guitarist for his band. He does part-time modeling and according to Tenten, a total jerk.

Sakura is a new fashion model. She models her friend Ino's designs. Her first debut as Yamanaka Ino's cover girl was 2 years ago when Sakura was 18.

Ino is obviously a fashion designer. She designs popular lines that best suit herself and Sakura. Her first fashion line debuted 2 and a half years ago. Ino also does make-up design. She has her own business that sells her brand-name clothes and other beauty products. Of course, she gets Sakura to do a lot of her advertising with herself. Matsuri is Ino's right hand girl and helps organize Ino's business.

Temari is a popular female soloist. Her albums have sold ridiculously well due to her looks and rich alto voice. Her younger brothers Gaara and Kankuro also have been singing, though they usually prefer to stay quiet.

All five of the girls encouraged Tenten to join the show business. Ino offered her a modeling position and Temari offered to pull some strings. But Tenten had seen all the drama going on in their lives. The tabloids and media, stalking them till Sakura had burst into tears. The rumors and gossip. Tenten, being the slight tomboy she is, despised it and refused point-blank to ever go in the business. She liked her journalism job, but recently, the news place she worked at had closed down due to low customer ratings.

Now here she was, with an offer to be a secretary for high pay. What was she to do? She had taxes to pay. Tenten groaned again and flopped onto her bed. "Damn you, Hinata-chan…" she whispered. "You've offered me the best job to suit my situation, but in the worst place ever."

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BEEP, BEEP, BEEEEEEPP~

The damn alarm clock may as well been hopping up and down on hot coals for it definitely was screaming like hell.

"Gaaaah…" mumbled Tenten. She raised her arm and whacked the alarm clock with a precise blow, sending it flying into the opposite wall. The impact left another mark in the collection of chipped paint on the wall.

"You have got to stop doing that," said a delicate voice of Hyuuga Hinata. Being an actor's housemate doesn't help with Tenten's life. At least Tenten got free high-tech security installed to protect Hinata by Hinata's agency.

Hinata pushed open Tenten's bedroom door. "I brought you some suitable interview stuff. Sakura stole some of Ino's new line…"

"If Ino designed it, then it won't be modest enough. Anyway, how many fangirls apply for this job? I don't want to get mauled by them."

"A lot…" replied Hinata mildly. "But you have to pass preliminary tests before you actually do the formal interview. And believe me, these clothes are very mature. You will not look like a horny fangirl."

Tenten arched an eyebrow. "That's a first for Ino."

Hinata waggled a finger at Tenten as she threw the covers off. Hinata replied, "Ino has many designing talents. She just saves the BEST of the best for herself and other acquaintances such as yourself." Hinata tossed a skirt, blouse and jacket into Tenten's lap. "You'll look very nice. Go on."

After giving the actress a hard stare, Tenten wiggled out of her sleepwear and slipped into the clothes. She looked at her reflection. "Nice indeed."

Ino had designed this three-piece set specifically for Tenten. The pencil skirt reached a couple inches above Tenten's knees, accenting her long lithe legs. The jacket was fitted to show off curves, but designed in a business-like manner. The dark blue jacket and skirt were both trimmed with gold. Only the white blouse's folded collar was revealed when the gold jacket buttons were done up.

"Ino has impressed me," called Tenten.

Hinata giggled. "I'm escorting you into the building, so come on. Breakfast will be provided."

Tenten pulled out a pair of ballet flats from her ebony wood wardrobe, but Hinata blocked her hands and held up a pair of heels.

"Nun-uh. No way." Tenten said bluntly, jerking her flats out.

The actress silently held the heels closer to Tenten. It wasn't like they were stilettos or anything. The heels were close-toed and had 2 in, wide-base heel.

And the staring contest ensues. Bright amber eyes stare deep into pale lilac eyes.

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Here she stands in the damn heels. "I dislike you, Hinata."

Hinata patted Tenten's back. "Aww, I love you too. You'll be fine, Tenten."

Said woman snorted. "Right. Let's hope I don't get mauled."

"We're using the back entrance, Tennie. Where you need a company card to access." Hinata quickly tied her long black hair into a ponytail and took Tenten's hand. "Come on. You're going to be late if you don't."

The actress pulled Tenten to the door, slid her employee card and pushed her housemate through. Hinata waved at the receptionist. "She's with me."

Hinata reached the lobby, Tenten still in tow. She began typing into a computer. "I'm signing us both in—Oh, you may proceed to your interview now. Second floor, first door on your left."

Tenten arched an eyebrow. "They are pretty fast at responding to your presence."

"It's all in the technology. Now don't keep your interviewer waiting." Hinata jabbed the up button for the elevator. "Remember, first door to your left."

The other woman just nodded and walked into the glass elevator as the doors opened. Hinata smiled and waved. "Be polite!" she cried as the doors slid closed.

Tenten smirked and flashed an ok hand sign. As the elevator began moving up, she realized there was another girl with long light green hair. Said girl sniffed and said, "Who are you?"

Tenten turned her head slightly. "A person who is applying for a job."

"Oh, you're the one Hyuuga Hinata recommended." The green-haired girl gazed at Tenten up and down. "You'll never make it to be secretary. You don't even LIKE Neji-kun."

Tenten responded coolly, "And you're applying too or something?"

"Yes."

The brunette glanced at the girl choice of clothing. Tied top the bared her midriff and short shorts with black strappy stilettos. "Dressing like that is so going to give Hyuuga a good impression. Doesn't he loathe fangirls?"

"I'm special. I actually love him."

"They all say that." Replied Tenten unworriedly. "Don't get ahead of yourself, fangirl."

With that, the bruntette stalked from the elevator and turned left to the first room. She knocked sharply three times before the door was opened, to reveal a white-eyed man. "You are Kinzoku Tenten?" the man asked quietly.

Tenten confirmed and he gestured her to sit.

The man's long hair was tied back. He looked to be in his late thirties or early forties. "I am Hyuuga Hiashi, Hinata has put good word for you." Hiashi pressed the tips of his finger together lightly and watched Tenten.

She merely nodded. "So she has told me." Tenten felt the hairs of her neck prickle slightly. "You're nephew is watching me, isn't he?

Hiashi widened his eyes slightly. "No, he is not. Neji has more important things to do."

The brunette smiled faintly. "Don't lie to me. He's watching from mirror behind you. It's quite hard to miss such a cold stare."

Indeed, Hyuuga Neji was sitting in a room, watching the interview from the glass that looked like a mirror. He felt his blood vessel throb slightly at her mention of a cold stare. Most females find it alluring. Neji murmured quietly into a microphone. "Hiashi-sama, continue the interview and I'll question her later."

Hiashi inclined his head slightly to acknowledge his nephew's words. "So tell me, Kinzoku-san, what did you major in?"

"Journalism and minored in music."

"Past work experience?"

"Small newspaper company that closed down recently."

"Your thoughts on Hyuuga Neji?"

"Egotistical bastard."

Hiashi narrowed his eyes slightly. "Impudent girl, aren't you?"

"Been told that." Tenten said with cheek grin.

"Very well. I'll show you to the penthouse. Neji would like to interview you himself. He seems to have taken an interest to you."

"How unfortunate."

Hyuuga Neji fumed in the background. How dare she?

Hiashi took Tenten to the top floor into an office with high glass walls and a beautiful view of the city. There was a large desk near the window that faced the elevator entrance. A sleek laptop and several stacks of papers were neatly placed on the desk.

"Sit and wait for a moment." Hiashi disappeared into the elevator.

Tenten plopped down onto the squishy seat behind the desk rather than the wooden chair in front. She spun around lazily until a cool voice asked, "What are you doing, Miss Kinzoku?"

Tenten slowed her spinning to a stop. She faced a tall man with pearly white eyes and perfect skin. His long dark coffee hair was tied loosely. His mouth was curved into a trademark smirk. He was well built with lean muscle tone.

"Oh, it's you." She said disdainfully.

The man narrowed his eyes slightly.

The brunette returned his smirk with a small smile of her own. Tenten got up from the squishy chair and strode around the desk till she stood in front of the man. She was four to five inches shorter than him. "Nice to be your acquaintance, Hyuuga-sama."

Tenten mock-bowed.

"I see Hiashi has believed you to be acceptable. You wouldn't be here if he didn't?"

"You mean you told him to bring me up here." Tenten said. "Hiashi had an ear thingy in his ear."

"Well, let us get started." Neji said quietly, ignoring her remark. He was still mildly displeased at her snide comments.

Neji unbuttoned his collar, watching Tenten as he did so. Tenten's smile turned into a smirk. She fluttered her long dark lashes and said sweetly, "I'm sure popular singing idols can afford air conditioning. Do me a favor and don't scar my innocent untainted eyes."

Neji stopped unbuttoning his third button. " One more thing…" He leaned close to Tenten and began toying with her bangs.

Tenten flinched at his touch. In a flash, she had pulled out a kunai and knocked his hand away. "Don't ever touch me, you bastard." She hissed.

"Tsk, tsk…weapons and foul language." Neji retracted his hand. "You're hired."

Tenten narrowed her eyes further. "How unfortunate. I have yet to see why singers need a secretary." She lowered her kunai slightly before whisking from his office.

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To Be Continued (TBC)

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Guess what? I'm starting to pick-up on Lisi Harrison's "said" verbs like whisper-scream. I have yet to figure out if that's good or bad.

Why do you think Tenten is so afraid of being touched? Review!

~Flurryfox