A/N: This is my first real story o PLEASE review and tell me if its ok. Cause I don't know. n_n also, if you have read my other one, don't worry. This one isn't like my other. ENJOY!

Also, the lines in italics are what the characters are thinking.

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After 3 long days of walking, Temari was more than happy to see the gates of Konoha shortly in front of her. She showed the guard her passport and gave a sigh of relief as she entered the tranquil village.

She sat down on a nearest bench, rested her head on the wall behind her and looked up at the blue sky. There where so many clouds. Not like in Suna.

"Long time no see, Troublesome."

She heard a familiar voice behind her and immediately located the source. She looked to her right to see and older Shikamaru.

"Shikamaru?" She said, trying to sound too surprised by how much he had changed. He was taller, more muscular and, however much she hated to admit it, he was more handsome than before. "So you're my guide, huh?"

"Hokage's orders. She's had it in for me for a while now." Shikamaru said with a plain expression on his face.

"Well, I'm sure she wouldn't mind waiting for a bit"

"Guess that means your hungry then?"

"Ramen sounds nice"

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Whilst they where walking to Ichiraku ramen, they where stopped by an on coming blonde boy. Temari vaguely remembered him from her last visit nearly 3 years ago.

"HEY SHIKAMARU!!!" Naruto said, running full speed towards them.

"Hey Naruto"

"Hey. And you're that girl from Suna, erm…"

"Temari" Temari said with a hint of annoyance in her blood.

"Oh yeah! I remember you now! So you guys are dating now, huh?" Naruto said with a perverted look on his face.

"No!" They said in perfect unison.

"Ok, I get it. Naruto said with sarcasm pouring through his words. "You wanna keep it on the down low, hush hush, incognito…"

"No, Naruto. We are really not going out" Shikamaru said matter-of-factly.

"Aww… now what am I suppose to talk about?"

"Sorry to burst your bubble, but we need to report to the hokage's office"

"Ok, see ya later!" Naruto said running off.

After Naruto was out of sight, Temari turned to Shikamaru.

"Same old Naruto, Right?"

"Yeah, annoying as ever"

Temari giggled "Hey, isn't that Hinata?" Temari said pointing to a girl with violet eyes. Hinata saw them and walked over.

"Hey S-shikamaru. Have you seen Naruto-kun?"

"Yeah. He went to Ichiraku Ramen"

"Arigato Shikamaru. Nice t-to see you again Temari" She stuttered before running of in the same direction as Naruto.

"See she still has a thing for Naruto"

"Nope. Actually, they're going out now."

Temari had a gobsmacked look on her face.

"Serously? How do they even have a conversation?!"

"They don't. Naruto talks and Hinata listens."

"But they're so different."

"Opposites attract. It's a fact."

"Ok, Dr. Seus. Let's just get to the Hokage's office"

"I thought you wanted some Ramen?"

"Meh. I'm tired. I've been walking for three days straight."

"Troublesome. Ok. Where are you staying? I can take you there then report to the Hokage"

"Well, I don't actually know."

"Didn't you think to ask?"

"I didn't cross my mind!"

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Shikamaru and Temari were in the waiting room. They had been waiting for about 10 minutes. Shikamaru was lost in thought.

Kami, why is this taking so long?! I'm surprised Temari hasn't bothered me yet.

He turned to check on her, only to find that she had fell asleep on his shoulder.

How did in NOT feel that?! I should wake her, but then she'll go ape at me! Besides she looks so peaceful and cute. What?! Did I just call Temari 'Cute'? Temari goes to cute like Naruto goes to shy!

Shikamaru, after analysing the situation, decided to wake her. She gently held her shoulder and shook her slightly, trying not to scare her.

"Temari, wake up"

She slowly opened her eyes to see Shikamaru.

In front of her.

Really close to her.

About an inch or two apart.

They're eyes lock onto one another. Onyx orbs swimming in pools of teal blue. Neither of them could find the words to speak. As much as they wanted to. As much as they needed to. They just couldn't.

"Didn't you here me!" Shizune yelled at Shikamaru and Temari, making them jump. "You can go in now."

Shikamaru stood up, not daring to look at Temari. Temari followed. As soon as they entered a blonde head popped up from behind several piles of paper work.

"Please sit" Tsunade said plainly. Both Shikamaru and Temari sat on the two chairs in front of the big mahogany desk. After about 20 seconds of awkward silence between them. Tsunade pushed a pile of paper work to one side so she could see her clients.

"So I see you have arrived safe and well. Welcome to Konoha Temari. How was your journey?"

"Tiring. I hate to be rude but can you just tell me where I am staying so I can get some rest please? I haven't slept for three days!"

"I understand. You would have been staying with the Haruno family. However, they where diagnosed with a Air-Bourne disease and are therefore under quarantine."

Temari launched herself forward. All of a sudden she looked much more alive.

"So, where am I staying?"

"You shall be staying with Nara Shikamaru."

Shikamaru all of a sudden became interested in the conversation.

"What?" They said simultaneously.

"It makes perfect sense! After all, if he's your guide. He'll be there for you 24/7. Also he has a guest room in his apartment and no one else uses it. Plus, it's not far from here."

"Ok. Thank you." Temari said before leaving with Shikamaru.