A/N – Hello people, I'm starting to write new ShikaTema fiction. So, this is the first chapter. The beginning is more about everybody, but I promise I will focus more on Shikamaru and Temari later. Hope you will like it

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Chapter 1: Happy New Year

It's 31st of December. Everybody is having a break from their missions and works. Holidays are here, and it's time to enjoy them. All the rookies turned 20 in the previous year. New chapter of their lives is right ahead. All of them grew up.

In wintertime, it's snowing in Konoha. Unlike in Suna.

Just two days ago, Naruto was elected as Hokage since Tsunade retired. And to celebrate this, he decided to throw a New Year party. He invited all of his friends. Including Gaara the Kazekage, Temari and Kankuro from Suna. They arrived just this morning and stayed at the hotel. The night was approaching, and along with it, the Naruto's party. Everyone was getting ready. All the guys were at their own homes. But girls all gathered in Hyuga Manor. It was the biggest of all their houses and Hinata's room was pretty large as well, so they all could fit in it and dress up. Of course, they invited Temari too. The girls gathered at 4 o'clock and it took them over 5 hours to get completely ready. Makeup, dresses, shoes, bags, hairstyles plus girl talk. It all had to be done. Not to mention that Neji, whose room was next to Hinata's, was so irritated by the noise they made.

And finally, it was 8 o'clock pm. It was time for Naruto's party to start. All the guys arrived in time… Unlike the girls. The music was playing. But not too loud, because they preferred to talk. The room was slightly decorated. It had one big couch and 2 arm-chairs across the way. Table was in between them. In the corner of the room was a dining table and lots of booze on it. Around the room there were 5 chairs, and few floor pillows.

"Where the hell are they?" – Naruto, as impatient he was, blasted already after they were 10 minutes late. He couldn't stand still. So he walked around the room.

"Relax. They are girls. I know it's a drag, but it's natural that they are late." – Shikamaru replied as he threw himself in comfortable arm-chair.

"That's right. But, Temari is never late." – Kankuro made a point, as he took his 3rd bottle of beer and opened it, standing right next to the dining table with the booze.

"Well it's her against four other girls. Of course they will make her stalk too. And for the love of God, that's already your 3rd beer and you've been here for only 10 minutes!" – Kiba said loudly as always, as he sat on the sofa, next to Gaara and Neji.

"I can't help it! It's so good! Way better than it's in Suna!" – Jounin from the land of Wind said enthusiastically as he finished his drink off. That made all the guys laugh.

At that moment Choji came in the living room from kitchen, running. He quickly sat on the second arm-chair and started whistling

"Is there something we should know?" – Sasuke, who was sitting on the floor-pillow, asked Choji.

"What?" – Choji pretended that everything was just fine, but all eyes were staring at him.

"What were you doing there?" – Shikamaru raised his left eyebrow and looked seriously at Choji.

"Eating." – Choji grinned and scratched the back of his head.

All of them shared looks, jumped of their seats and ran into kitchen. As they all suspected, half of the food was gone.

"Great, now we will have to order pizza!" – Naruto yapped as he came back into the living room, with the rest of his friends following him. – "Damnit, I knew that I should've made more food!"

All of them went back to their seats. A moment of silence came was up. And then familiar voice broke it.

"Where am I?" – It was coming from under the dining table with booze.

"Welcome back Lee!" – Naruto laughed as he approached him to help him stand up.

"You passed out from the liquor again. And you only drank one cop of sake." – Neji quickly said as he tried to contain the laughing.

"Oh, that's so youthful!" – Lee said as he raised his hands in the air and squeezed his fists.

Everybody laughed. And it was all interrupted when a door bell rang. And right after it, the girls came in. They made an epic entrance. As they came in the room, they posed and said "Hello boys, are you ready to party." Yes, they were one hour late, and guys wanted to yell at them, but after that scene, they forgave them everything. And their famous pose looked like this:

Tenten was in the head, since it was all her idea. She was standing straight, with her arms on the hips. She was wearing little red dress. Length was above her knees. With open décolletage. Dress was swaying and it was decorated with drawings of white flowers on the bottom. On her feet she had white boots. And her hair was tied into one big pony-tale. And it was curly.

On her right side was Temari. Her dress was purple. Also knee length. It was laced and a little bit transparent. She had beige corset that was supporting her chests and making her décolletage even more impressive. She had thin red kerchief around her waist. Her hair was tied into a bun with two sticks. She had beige boots. She was supporting her body on her right leg and her right arm was on her waist.

On Tenten's left side was Hinata. She had a sky blue dress. It was simple and silky. Over the silk, there was layer of white lace that was covering it. Her hair was tied into one long plait. She wore white boots. She supported her body on her left leg and her left arm was on her waist.

Little beyond Hinata, on the left was Ino. She was wearing tight black leather jeans. She had a big cream belt, and cream boots. Also cream top. She looked like a cowgirl. Her hair was in her usual ponytail.

And finally little beyond Temari, on the right was Sakura. She had white leather jeans. Pink top, pink boots. Her hair was as usual.

Guys' reactions to this scene were most certainly memorable.

Kiba managed to say "Ouch" as his mouth fell wide open. Naruto slapped his own forehead and said "Dattebayo!" Sasuke and Kankuro broke the bottles they were holding in their hands by squeezing them too hard. Lee almost passed out again. Gaara, Neji and Shino, acted cool, although the blood that came out from Neji's nose was very visible but he tried to hide it. Choji put the peanuts ,he was holding in his hand, into his mouth and started chewing like crazy. Shikamaru closed his eyes and tried to play cool, but his mouth slightly curved into a smile. And Sai took his camera out and took a picture of them. They all looked gorgeous. But most of the guys had those reactions because of one, and different by the individual, lady.

As the girls walked in, the party started. Ino increased the sound of the music and they all got on their feet and started dancing. And then all of a sudden a slow song for slow dancing started. Sasuke grabbed Sakura's hand and started dancing with her. Neji and Naruto followed and did the same with Tenten and Hinata. Kiba, Kankuro and Choji couldn't agree on who will dance with Ino and almost started fighting, but it was all solved when Sai asked her to dance. Man, they were pissed. And finally, Temari who wasn't used on being asked to dance wanted to sit on the chair, but Shikamaru stopped her, and pulled her up.

"I don't think so." – He said, as he pulled her into his arms, grabbed her around her waist and started dancing with her.

"What's the meaning of this?" – Temari tried not to smile and be serious.

"Well, it's a drag, but I am supposed to be your guide whenever you are here. And that means keeping you fun." – Shikamaru quickly figured the good answer. As he was slow dancing with her.

"Those were orders from Tsunade, and she isn't Hokage anymore." – Temari played his game and wanted to beat him this time.

"Naruto gave me the same orders."

"So, I'm a drag huh? Haha, I think it's just you, who can't handle me, crybaby…" – Temari smirked as she was looking in his eyes.

"Shut up." – Shikamaru said seriously. – "Did I mention you are hot?"

Temari just chuckled and kept dancing.

Meanwhile, Kankuro and Choji were dancing together. Yes, they were that drunk.

After that song, they decided to take a little break and play "Truth or dare." At first they dared each other to drink, or do something silly. Like they were kids. But after that they stared daring about something other…

"Truth. I can't do dares anymore." – Hinata said quietly, as she grabbed her forehead because of a slight headache from drinking.

"Okay. Do you love Naruto?" – Kiba asked. He of course knew the answer, but he wanted her to say it, so Naruto can finally do something.

"You are a bitch Kiba!" – Hinata said as she widened her eyes, like she is trying to kill him by just looking at him.

"And you are scary when you are drunk." – Kiba replied.

"Whatever. You shall pay for this!... Yes I do…" – Hinata said looking down and blushing.

And as Naruto heard Hinata saying that, he grabbed her and kissed her. Everybody cheered. After the kiss the two of them went outside to talk.

So the game broke apart and the rest of them decided it's time to eat!

The midnight was coming closer. They were all drunk, chipper and ready to roll until the dawn.

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!" – Everybody yelled at the same time. They all started hugging and congratulating each other. Little while later, Lee was lying under the table, again passed out from booze. The rest of them wanted to play the game again. Temari was very tired, and so she bailed, went out in Naruto's front yard and sat on the big swing. Few minutes later, Shikamaru came out too. He approached her and sat next to her.

"Too loud inside." – He explained as he sat next to her.

"Yeah. Though it was fun tonight." – Temari smiled. They were both looking straight ahead of them.

"It's just getting started. Just wait until they all regain strength." – Shikamaru said and they both laughed.

"It's kinda cold here. It's never like this in Suna." – Temari said as she crossed her arms. Shikamaru stood up. Took off his jacked and gave it to her.

"No wonder. Your dress is thin. Wear this." – Shadow master said as he gave her his coat.

"Thank you." – Suna's princess finally looked at him, as she put his jacked on.

"This is ridiculous!" – Shikamaru sighed as he grabbed his forehead. *God, what am I doing?*

"What exactly?" – Temari asked him as she got up of the swing and stood in front of him.

"You look…Amazing… So beautiful, that it's scary. And I'm… I never imagined you'd be like this." – He said as he was looking deep in her green eyes.

"I'll take that as a compliment." – She grinned the way only she could, and Shikamaru smiled. The blush on her cheeks was obvious, but Shikamaru pretended he didn't notice it.

*I should really move, I can't take this.* - He said in his mind and then out loud, but only using different words.

"So, let's go inside." – Shikamaru said as he stepped forward, but she wouldn't let him pass. He took him by his collar, pulled him towards her and she kissed him. At first he was taken aback and he kept his hands on distance. But when he saw that Temari really wants to make out with him, he grabbed her by her waist and pressed her body against his. After a long, passionate, juicy 2 minutes they managed to stop. They were both breathing fast.

"First of all, that was a hell of a kiss. And second, I am drunk and it didn't ever happen. Got it?" – Temari said, looking at him.

"Yes ma'am." – Shikamaru smirked and she grinned back. They got back into the house.

Shikamaru's mind was a mess. And it was all her fault. He was completely in control of situation and she had to kiss him. Though, it's not like he didn't like it. Further more, he was even happy she did that. And he wanted to do it again.

A/N – That's it for the first chapter. R'n'R guys!