Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Nada, zip, zilch, zero. Everything belongs to Kishimoto, the true genius behind Naruto. Damn. Damn it all.
A/n: Yep, this is my first fic so bear with me. This idea was the result of playing Resident Evil 4 and drinking at the same time. I wouldn't recommend doing it by the way, the side effects are wacky. On we go….
Well, today's the day. Yep, my 20th birthday. The girls and I are hitting the local bar tonight and then maybe coming back to my place later. It's so funny. Here I am staring into the mirror, hair down and make-up on, just realizing how much I have changed since I was a genin. My figure finally filled out, I am incredibly toned, and my jounin vest that I received 3 years ago finally fits my frame. Heck, I've even gotten a little taller, in fact compared to the rest of the gals, I am the tallest. But one thing hasn't changed. Yep, my little crush I've had on a certain teammate of mine. No, not Lee-kun. No, he is currently dating a girl from the Sand village. Good ol' Neji still has my heart, although admitting this to him would be disastrous for our friendship, if you can call it that. Yes, we still train together but after all these years, he still is the stoic, calculating fatalist. He, being in ANBU, and I being a Special Jounin, Weapons Development Planner, we rarely get to spend anytime together anymore, so our little training sessions are special, well to me anyway. -Blush- But why reflect, this is supposed to be a "boy free day" as Ino calls it. No boyfriends, husbands or buddies of other natures. Just us girls. I giggle and put on my new outfit, compliments of my father. It is a red skirt with crawling vines on it that matches the cream halter top and heels. Deciding to let my hair down, I take one last look in the mirror and am off.
Walking by the familiar Yamanaka flower shop, a warm greeting is called out.
"Hey TenTen-chan, ready for tonight?"
"Sure am Ino. I am on my way now to buy the alcohol for our after party party."
"Great. I just talked to forehead-girl and she says she is bringing the cards, and Hinata-chan is brining the snacks. Afterall, all you have to do is show up and look pretty. Which you already do by the way. OH, Shika-kun says Happy Birthday. Well, let me finish up here and we can meet up in an hour and do lunch."
"Sure, Ino, will do."
I keep leave and head to "Konoha Liquors", where their slogan is, "If ya don't get drunk it's your own damn fault." I enter the little store and a very familiar face is in the aisle looking lost.
"Hey Gai-sensei, what brings you here? I didn't know you drank."
"TenTen-chan, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am just shopping for tonight. The guy's are having a shindig at Kakashi's since you girls are going to be having your fun. He's so cool like that, inviting us over. The score now stands 1129 to 1128-him. You look absolutely lovely today, by the way. Have fun tonight enjoying the springtime of your youth. You are only twenty once. Well, I must be going now. Lee-san and I are training this afternoon after he is done teaching at the academy. Bye."
"Bye sensei." I grab the whiskey and vodka, pay, and head back to Ichiraku to meet Ino.
Later that night…….
'Well dad, I'm leaving now!"
"Ten, remember, just try and keep it down when you all come back here. I have an early day tomorrow at the shop. Be careful. I know that you can take care of yourself, just make sure you don't do anything you will regret in the morning."
"Alright. Bye, love ya."
The "Lounge Hidden in the Leaves" is a great local dive. It's smoky, loud, and very laid back. Shinobi of various walks of life hang out, drink and on Thursday's sing karaoke, badly. Yep, it is the place to be if you are anybody, and single. I spot the girls and head over.
"Sakura, Hinata, Ino, how are ya? I am looking so forward to tonight. You all look great."
A chorus of "Thank-you's" was heard and we all head in for a night that's bound to be exciting.
After a few drinks, a few shots, none of which I paid for, I head to the bathroom, on my way back out, I spot Sakura up by the band's microphone. What on Earth could she be doing. I head to our table and Ino and Hinata have one of the most devious smiles I have ever seen on their faces.
"If I can everyone have, er..oops, have everyone's attention! My friend's birthday is today, and we jusht want you to know that we love her and if there ish any single guys out there, who are looking for a cool chick, TenTen is the girl for you. So, um, I guess that's all I have to say now, um yeah, Happy Birthday, TenTen."
Ok, I really want the floor to swallow me whole. As she continues making a scene in front of me, I take stock of all the eyes turned in my direction. Damn, where is a weapon so I can chuck it at here. I hate having this much attention directed on me. It makes me nervous. SO, I smile shyly and take a drink. Ahh, liquid courage, such a wonderful thing. A toast was given by Ino and Hinata after Sakura rejoined the group. Afterwards, things got fuzzy, drinks were delivered by various people and conversation strayed to, well, boys, er men.
"Soooo, Ino-pig, how's married life? Not too troublesome I hope?" slurred Sakura.
"Oh it's not bad. Shika about had a cow when I left the house in this outfit. How about you Hinata, are you ready for the big day next month? You and our future Hokage will be so cute coming down the aisle."
"Thank you Ino," blushed Hinata, "but Tsunade-sama said it will be a few more years before he is fit to be Hokage. Jiraiya-sama and Kakashi-sensei can only teach him so much, and it's her duty to teach him politics. Scary huh? I love Naruto, I do, but him doing foreign policy seems funny to me. Well, TenTen, I say we call it a night here and head back to your house."
"I agree, Hinata, lets go!" I cried and we were off.
Funny isn't it? The walk to the bar seemed so much shorter than the one back. Of course, the road was a lot less windy earlier and where did this hill come from all of a sudden. I look up and in my blurry haze I see three faces laughing at me. Why are they laughing? Damn it! Where is a weapon when you need one. I oughta chuck one at them to get them to quit.
"TenTen, haahaahaa, you, haahaa, are so funny when you're drunk. You totally fell flat on your ass. HaaHaaHaa."
"Oh shut up Shakura-chaaann. It's all your fault I'm trashed."
"You know, Ten, you may be a weapon's guru, but you suck at holdin' you liquor."
"Sakura, if you are wise, you'll shut up, otherwise, I will get Neji-kun, when he returns from his mission, to beat up your boyfriend."
"Ino, did you hear that? Nejiii-kun. Hinata, isn't it cute?"
"OOOh, I did Sakura. Of course, it was bound to happen. I mean, they do train together whenever they can. It's sooo romantic."
"Oh would you all shut up, there is nothing there between ush! We're friends, that's all."
"Sure ya are. Neji and TenTen sitting in a tree…." sang Ino off key.
"OH grow up Ino. Hinata help me up so we can get to my place soon, before these lowly chuunins drive me crazy."
"Hey…I like being a chuunin." cried Sakura before she subsequently smacked into a random trashcan in our path. "Good thing I'm a medic-nin with Hinata now, because that's gonna bruise like hell in the morning. Heeheeheehee." she slurred as we finally reached my house.
However, somewhere in a dark corner of Konoha, a pair of pale eyes watched this spectacle with amusement. "All four girls drunk, even shy Hinata-sama. Interesting. TenTen and I indeed. Pssht. The guys are gonna get a kick out of this." he thought to himself as he headed home.
A/N: Ok, Ok, tell me what ya think. Please be kind. Really. Please?