"Come on Shikamaru ... No one is going to know it's you behind that mask. It's a masquerade party with people that come from countries miles away from here!"

"Only because my face is hidden doesn't mean I'm going to act like Naruto or Kiba..."

"Your so lazy Shikamaru I swear... You're never going to find love if you keep isolating yourself from people!"

"Ino, only because I don't fantasize about 'the one' like you do doesn't mean I won't find love and-"

"Ugh... I hope you're not waiting for Temari to make the first move!"

Having been sitting in the same plastic chair for about 2 hours since the party started he decided maybe now would be a good time to stretch his legs. The constant nagging of women was starting to get to him. First his mother and now Ino...

His mother had gone through so much trouble to getting him a tux and buying him a black mask that covered his eyes, forehead and most of his nose to make him look as presentable as any rich man. She even went so far as to suggest a new hair style for the party so it wouldn't make it so obvious it was him. His ears were still ringing from her yelling.

"Shikamaru I want grandchildren ok? And I don't want to be too old when they do arrive so just stay still and let me fix you up!"

She put on my mask and tied it behind my head. She double knotted it just to make sure it didn't fall during the party.

I could've just gotten up at that moment and left but since I wasn't going to be recognized by anybody I decided to let the woman do as she please... Just this once

When she saw I wasn't going to rebel she reached for the ponytail and yanked it off, releasing my hair to fall over my shoulders.

Thinking this was her idea of a new style I started to get up when she quickly pulled me back down on the chair. "Not so fast! I'm not a lazy bum that my definition of a new hair style is just taking off your ponytail!"

"Troublesome..."

Too concentrated with ideas going through her head she didn't nag him. Instead she brought out some scissors, a comb, and some gel.

After 20 minutes of snipping and combing she straightened up and with her hands on her hips she let out a sigh "well what do you think?"

He looked at how proud she looked. Never had she had a glowing smile... Well not that he had seen before anyway.

He got up and made his way to the bathroom. He was left speechless when he saw a young man with hair combed backwards. His mom had applied gel making his hair look smooth and shiny. Not only did his hair have a new appearance but his face somehow looked more mature. Never had he thought he could look so... So... Attractive!

"I see you like it" she said smirking at him from the reflection on the mirror.

"Tsh" he wasn't going to tell her anything that was going to feed her ego. It'll only encourage her to be more troublesome.

"WHY YOU UNGRATEFUL-"

What a troublesome woman...

He spotted a table with drinks and food and made his way through the crowd. Not caring to leave Ino by herself.

As he poured some punch into his cup he noticed the drink was spiked. It was as expected. Naruto is hosting the party after all.

Well it seems he was going to let himself have a good time after all he thought to himself as he drank down everything in his cup. He quickly refilled it and drank again, repeating the process over and over again.

Having no more strength to keep himself standing, he took a seat next to the punch and refilled another cup.

"Seems like you've had enough if you ask me"

He snorted at the woman's remark. "Hmm well I don't know if it's me or you who's had enough because I don't remember asking anything" if it had been any other person he would've not responded but when it came to nagging women he was ready to put them in their place.

"So you're not as drunk as I thought you to be" she said in amusement.

He looked up to the voice and was shocked at the beautiful woman in front of his eyes. She had the most sparkling eyes he'd ever seen. They were a perfect example of teal. Her hair was neatly brushed going down to her shoulders. Her sandy blonde hair wasn't very radiant but it complimented her face perfectly. She too had a black mask that covered her eyes and nose but her peach colored lips were left uncovered for everyone to see.

He lost all interest in bickering with her. He was mesmerized by her and couldn't seem to look away. He cursed his hormones and the alcohol. Why couldn't he have gotten sick before the party or better yet passed out right now instead of having to deal with these feelings. Interrupting his inner battle she came closer and whispered in his ear.

"If you keep looking at me like that you're going to give me the wrong idea"

A shiver went down his spine and before he knew it, he was lip locked with the woman.

He could smell the alcohol in her breath as he deepened the kiss. He started to guide her, without breaking their intimacy, towards a closet he had seen on his way to the table.

He reached for the knob and was relieved it was unlocked.

In a quick motion he stepped inside bringing her with him. Closing the door behind him with his foot he started letting his hands roam around her every curve.

She broke the kiss, panting for air. It was dark in the closet so he couldn't tell if she was happy with his actions but he didn't care at the moment. Somehow he was filled with stamina.

He pressed her against the wall and started sucking on her neck. She moaned quietly trying to keep herself in control. He was starting to get impatient with the slow progress he was making. He ran his hands inside her dress, quickly grabbing on to her underwear and pulled on it enough for them to reach her knees. She let her underwear fall to ground and moved her hands to his pants.

He felt the heat coming all throughout his body and didn't need any confirmation to know she was just as turned on as he was. Not caring about the consequences that could become of this he lifted her up as she crossed her legs around him.

Though he knew the chances of them seeing each other again was very unlikely he ravished this moment. Her body was perfect, her heat was inviting and her moans were to die for. There was nothing as sexy as this woman. Too bad he will never know who she was nor where she's from. He had to make this night count.