Title: Nothing is as it appears to be
Author: Anonymous1997 ( kate ^_^)
Summary: Temari is a model. A part she is ashamed of because of the lable. Shikamaru is a journalist and scolds her because he thinks every woman has the same bad personality. Can love come out of this? Will Temari make him change his mind?
"When life is hard remember you are going to die someday"
-anonymous writer
Chapter 1
Modeling is a drag
Dammit. Not again. Does this motherfucking thing EVER shut up?
No. I refuse to get up. Can't you take a hint you piece of shit?
Riiiiiiii-
Oh gosh…It's already 8:30? Ino I swear you will die by my hands….
I finally got up and walked towards my bathroom with speed no better than a turtle to get ready for work. Shizune will really decapitate me if I don't show up on time for the photoshoot. We got a new photographer coming and she's freaked out.
Yeah I am a model alright. It is absolutely disgusting how many people are "enchanted" by looks and how men think that models are dumb. It is just so sickening. The label thing I mean.
I have actually studied art in one of the world's best universities. And it pisses me off so much that some people think that because I am a model I am uneducated and completely clueless.
When I took a look in the mirror I almost fell on the hard floor.
Damn, I looked like shit! My mascara and eyeshadow were smudged around my eyes and cheeks and my ruby red lipstick had left a trace behind making me look like a hooker that had been punched or a druggie or I don't know .Now you are wondering " Dear Temari why are you looking like absolutely shit?" well I blame my best friend , Ino, for that . She tricked me into going partying and, pardon me even though I got high tolerance when it comes to alcohol, I got a bit trashed!
After I got rid of all the party's effects on my body, I dressed up , got in my brand new hummer and drove off to my favourite café.
The traffic was killing me. It was 9 am and everyone was rushing to be on time. That's Manhattan for you. Busy as ever. I turned up the radio to make the horns and the screeches disappear. One of my favourite rock n' roll tracks started to play so I turned up the volume and I sang along. Just because I had a terrible morning doesn't mean I am having a terrible day. Wow I am really optimistic today!
"Robert's got a quick hand.
He'll look around the room,
he won't tell you his plan.
He's got a rolled cigarette,
Hanging out his mouth
he's a cowboy kid.
Yeah he found a six-shooter gun.
In his dad's closet hidden in a box of fun things,
and I don't even know what.
But he's coming for you,
yeah he's coming for you.
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet"
I finally reached my destination. I parked outside and proceeded in.
The brunette boy behind the bar stool winked at me and I gave him one of my wildest grins ever.
" Good morning Kiba dear, where is Naruto?" I greeted him while taking my seat on the bar stool.
"Why, Tema- sunshine, are you not happy to see me?" He gave me one of his cocky grins.
" You know very well that that's not it! Just my curiosity is eating my insides as to where the hyperactive blonde would be" I replied cheekily.
"He got some paperwork to do cause Jiraya is too busy so I made a deal with him to take my shift tonight and I would work in his place this morning. So what would a fair lady like you want to drink?" He asked me.
"A double espresso would suffice. Thank you."
" Oh look who's here. Good morning miss Yamanaka. How was your day so far?" He grinned at her while he was fixing my order.
That's Kiba. Once a playboy always a playboy. But I think he do has a soft spot for Hinata even though she is unbelievably in love with Naruto he has always been by her side since they were babies. How cute. And to think Naruto is so oblivious to her just as Hinata is so oblivious to Kiba.
"'Morning Kiba. Temaaaaaaaa – beaaaaaarrr I missed you so so so much." She screeched in my ear while giving me one of her bear hugs.
" Ino if you do not turn down the volume I will throw you out the window and then make your hair a perfect snack for Mr. Henry." I said oh so politely, she has always been afraid of my adorable little weasel cause he likes her hair so much he chews them.
" Heyy why so jumpy all of a sudden! I came here to greet you and you treat me horrible, what an impeccable creature like me did to –"
" You got me drunk and then forced me to go to a party with you! Then you left me for I don't know how long and then you came back completely trashed so I had to get you home in 4:30 am. But don't worry you haven't done anything! I woke up this morning and when I took a look on the mirror I thought a bus had ran over me and I-"
"ANYWAY I just wanted to remind you about my party this evening in case you forgot all about it-"
"OHHHHHHHH hold up hold up hold up. You don't seriously believe that I am going ,do you? After yesterday I swore to myself that I would not be going to any parties with ya for a while. So nooooo missy , hell-" she cut me off AGAIN.
" But Tem, its my birthday, I wont be happy if you are not there to support me. You are my best friend. If you aren't there to celebrate for me then who will?" Oh sweet god she is teary eyed and she is doing the puppy dog look again.
No. She can beg all she wants. I am not falling I am not.
Oh yes you are. You know she is right.
When did you appear again? I thought I got rid of you.
Bitch please, like if you would ever get rid of me. You know you love me and cant live without me so why are you in denial?
Whatever, I guess I will go after all but I am not doing the taxi driver again.
" Alright, alright. Stop doing that I will go to the party you can cut it out already!" I sighed, she was so manipulative!
"Tema-bear I love you! You have no idea how happy you have made me right now. I promise you will have the time of your life! Oh and by the way it is in my house in Long Island!" She chatted away as she hugged me full of joy. If she were any happier a unicorn would have popped out of her skimpy butt.
"Yeah yeah don't you think we should get going now? Time certainly passes with flying speed and Shizune will cut our head off. It is already 10 and we have the photoshoot with newcomer at precisely 10:15."I informed her in my matter-of-fact professional voice.
"I am finishing my coffee and we c-" suddenly her eyes glimmered and a chesire cat smile spread across her lips.
I turned around to see what had caught her attention. But of course, none other than the male kind. A handsome man no older than 20 had walked in with jet black hair and eyes. His eyes darted across the room until he found Ino. He started walking towards us with a "cheery" smile.
"Miss Yamanaka?" He asked quietly and Ino choked on her coffe.
"Y-Yes" She answered and I quickly picked up my coat.
"Tema-bear, pretty pleaseee" She begged, I knew what was coming next.
"No Ino. Don't you even think about it! Are you trying to get yourself fired?" I asked her with a serious voice.
"It's my birthday! Plus I will never ask for anything again and besides you will get whatever you want from my closet" The puppy dog look again. She is so predictable sometimes.
I let out a sigh I didn't know I was holding. Tsunade will be mega-pissed if she found out she was taking a break from work again. If it weren't for Shizune, her good looks and manipulative personality she would been kicked out from the company long time ago.
"Alright, but don't you even think, no scratch that, don't you even dream about me and Sakura covering up for you again. Deal?"
"I love youuuu so so so much Temy! See you in the evening!" She gave me a hug and waved me off, turning to the man who was sitting where I was sitting few seconds ago.
I totally forgot about my coffee, but Kiba whistled after me, before I closed the door.
"Thanks. Tell Naruto that Gaara called him yesterday." he smiled.
"I will… And when are we going on a date?" I turned back with a shock.
"Date? With who?" he started laughing.
"Just kidding! Can you imagine Kankuro's face if I would ask you out? I would be dead for sure."
'Yeah...and not just by him…'
I didn't waste any more time as I scattered out of the place, waving my hand at Kiba.
My workplace was a block away from the café so I didn't bother taking my car. I hurried towards the tall building. I was already late.
The studio was already decorated appropriately. The lights were set up and the dresses we were going to wear were hanged behind me. I caught a glimpse of Tenten posing for the newbie photographer. Her hair was out of her bans and curled nicely reaching her waist. She wore a pretty auburn dress that was fitting her perfectly. Her high heels and accessories matched the dress well. As soon as the last click was heard she dropped her "badass" face and threw a big grin at me.
I went to sit down at the make-table so Hinata can get started. She looked at me with a disapproval look.
"Wow girl, what a dramatic appearance is that? Are you sure you have studied painting instead of theater?" Sakura chuckled at her poor attempt at humor. I could tell she was not fine.
I shot her a look.
"Hey you know how Shizune is like! Don't look at me like that!"
"She won't let me wear those expensive dresses?" I said mockingly as the others laughed with me.
Suddenly Lee stormed in the room holding a cashmere blouse and some pants.
"Sakura, sweetie I brought the dresses for the next shoots. Oh and please, don't wear that terrible make-up with the purple cashmere blouse!" He said panicked.
She chuckled then reached for her jeans.
"Lee, it's Hinata's work, isn't it? She knows what she is doing, aren't you Hinata?" the girl came back with a tonic and a new color palette to begin Sakura's make-up.
"Don't worry, that was for the previous dress. We have now a new theme." The shy girl responded.
Lee waved to me then his face darkened and leaned down to ask something.
"Temari-chan, where is Ino?"
Oh yeah…
"She didn't feel well this morning, so she said, she's going to late a bit." I covered her up. I am so gonna pick the nice juicy bag she has in her gigantic closet and never uses. Such a waste for such a nice bag.
Lee started to laugh as I turned my grin into a wide smile.
"Who would have thought? Who is she with now?" He questioned jokingly.
"I don't know his name. He's tall, and…actually good looking, and yeah… perfect for Ino." I smiled at the thought of Ino's melting onto the table while I brushed my wild golden locks.I swear these uncontrollable strands are going to be the end of me. They hurt so damn much!
"You should get a boyfriend Temari." said Sakura out of the blue.
"Why would I want to have one?" Hinata chuckled as I rolled my eyes. " You're the one to speak Hinata! What about Naruto?" then I heard Sakura make some noise.
"Well…He didn't-"
"Hinata, I don't think that you should wait till that idiot calls you. I know him. He's very loud, but when it comes to girls, he can't say a single sentence." said Sakura. "I just want you to be happy, but if you wait for him to show any kind of affection anymore longer you are going to die of boredom, I seriously really think you should make the first move." she stood up when the dark haired girl finished the make-up and picked up the purple blouse.
Then she went to get her job done.
Tenten came back from the changing room and placed her hand on Hinata's shoulder.
"She's just bitchy because of Sasuke." I turned to Sakura. I knew there was something wrong with her. She is radiating bad aura.
"So what? Did he turned out to be not the price charming you expected ?" the pinky sighed and sit back nervously, thinking my question.
"I just… He called me on phone that he won't be home for a while..." She stared blankly at her shoes.
"Did he say something about his sick mother?" asked Lee from behind the curtain.
Everybody looked at him surprised out of their minds. "What?"
"No Lee, he didn't… He said he has to go on a business trip to Paris." Sakura explained quietly.
"Paris! That's great! You know those agencies Sakura! If you're in there is no way youa…oh…" Tenten had jumped behind Sakura. I groaned. As much as I love her sometimes she can be so oblivious.
"When is he coming back?" asked a curious Hinata. Sakura didn't look up, she continued absorbing her shoes design.
"He said one week, but it's not sure. If he gets in, then…maybe once in a month." She picked up her stare to look at us.
"Girls! What are you waiting for! The decoration is finished, pick up the accessories and go! We have a thousand things to do!" a woman with black hair came and started to shout frantically with the photographer. Shizune can be such a beast sometimes... Well, it's better than Tsunade. When she asked where's Ino she just muttered something and went away to do her things.
The girls and I hugged Sakura one more time and started to work on the next shoots.
I don't like Sasuke at all, he can be such a jerk sometimes, but I know that Sakura loves him no matter what. His father was the director of the agency until he died but Sasuke was still underage that time, so Tsunade got the job. He has a brother, he never hears about him, though. He's somewhere in Japan or China to advertise or something… I never saw him before.
After a couple of hours princess Ino showed up, grinning from ear to ear like never before! She started bubbling on and on about Sai!
"He's an artist just like me!" She stated dreamily her eyes glimmering.
"You're a model Ino. Artist use brushes" we tried to get her back to earth but its like we talked to the wall... I can't believe how quickly she can buy a pink glass to see everything in pink.
That's Ino.
"We're soul mates, I can feel it! We were born to be with each other." Yeah just like with the other 624,875,725 men in the planet that she has formed a relationship with.
She will never learn. We love her anyway. Her careless self is refreshing among the pressure and stress of modeling.
We listened to her fairy tale for three hours, I was happy that I could go home to take a shower and get ready for the night. Oh…the party…
'I swear, if she plays Cupid, I'm gonna kill her.'
"Do you think she will remember us after all this time?"
"I think she'll be a definite pain in the ass."
"You always thought this about all women."
"Hn… That's because they are all somewhat the same"
"How much time passed since you last saw her?"
"Tch… Please, I doubt that she would recognize me."
"Seven years? I think so… Hm…"
"Chouji?"
"Yeah?"
"Shut up."
"Charming as ever!"
HEYYYY THERE EVERYBODY !
YUPP AFTER 2 YEARS OF BEING OBSESSED WITH FANFICTION AND SHIKATEMA I DECIDED TO MAKE AN ACCOUNT AND GO FOR IT!
I would like to thank lexisss ( Alexa) for giving me her permission to continue her original story ( smile, click and lie you should check it out !) :DD THANK YOU SO MUCH ALEXA ^_^
ENJOYYY AND DON'T FORGET R&R CAUSE IF YOU DON'T I'LL LOSE MY COURAGE AND EXCITEMENT AND DO SOMETHING I HATE (DON'T FINISH THE STORY)EXCUSE ME FOR ANY POOR GRAMMAR! ( don't forget to let me now if you see any grammar or vocab mistakes ok? :D )
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