Shikamaru's POV
"Hey Shikamaru did you hear that Naruto just got back to the village come on lets go."
"Alright alright I'm coming Temari jeez"
I loved and hated seeing her at the same time. She always was able to make me smile but I didn't say anything about it. I kept it to myself over the years starting from after the first Chunin exams I had started to slowly fall in love with her but I just couldn't tell her. It was a secret I have held within myself I was afraid to say anything at all to her or to any of my friends.
"Shikamaru why did you stop walking come on Naruto is back in the village and I know you want to see him."
She grabbed my hand and began making me run to the Hokage's where as Temari said there was Naruto talking with the Hokage.
"Naruto your back man you've changed."
After a quick conversation with Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi who where all there me and Temari heard that Naruto and Sakura would have to face Kakashi to prove that their training had been worth it. Being in charge of the Chunin Exams is not the most fun thing but there is a plus that I am secretly happy about I have to be Temari's escort around the village. But, now she is leaving back to hers at the moment and I must walk her to the gate. Naruto is tagging along for a minute which doesn't make me the happiest man but I think I will tell him that I like her after she leaves so Naruto doesn't say anything.
"Heyyyy are you two on a date or something?"
"No way would I go out with her really Naruto why would you ask?"
"Yea as if come on Naruto seriously."
We continued to walk after the completely awkward moment but I don't show how I ever feel about anything really so I am used to keeping it on the inside. I dropped her off at the village gate and waved goodbye. I stood there for a moment just staring at her and wondering if I'd ever have a chance. She was starting to look behind her and I didn't want her to catch me looking at her so I turned and ran off looking for Naruto.
"Naruto hey Naruto come over here I need to talk to you."
"What Shikamaru why do you need to talk to me?"
"Because, I need to tell you something well I could tell anybody but, I trust you will keep a secret right."
"Of course what is it though is it bad?"
"No, well yes sort of let's just say I have fallen for somebody and because of my personality and fear of telling her I don't know what to say or do but I can't stand it anymore. What should I do Naruto?"
"Wow Shikamaru I mean I could see somebody like bushy brow saying this to me about Sakura but you your so well you and I never would've thought. Wait a minute who is this girl you have fallen for."
"Well ummm Temari…"
"I don't know what to tell you Shikamaru she is gone for now but, when she comes back I will find out if she feels the same for you somehow and, if she does you should just go for it. I guess that's the best advice I can give but, I will try and help you out alright."
"Alright but, what a drag I have no idea when she will be back."
"Well you will just have to wait then."
"Thanks Naruto."
I walked off then wondering when she'd be back and how Naruto would figure out if she felt the same for me. I should've asked Sakura to help me out why did I ask Naruto to help me out damn it I am such an idiot. I ended up back at my house I sat down on my bed confused and not myself I eventually just fell asleep.