Power Couple

Sakura x Temari Kage AU

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Suna's heat was bearable this time of the year, the sun not so harsh and the wind a little cooler. The shade over the VIP seats and cool refreshments also helped. Sakura sipped on her lemonade through a straw as she watched the young genins battle each other on the stage. The tournament of the winter Chunin Exams was in full swing.

"You look bored, Hokage."

Sakura turned to look at the woman to her left. "You don't sound like you're so entertained yourself, Kazekage." she replied, putting her drink down.

"Ah, but that's nothing unusual. I don't get excited easily and I know all the tricks these kids could use like the back of my hand," Temari countered, giving Sakura a deep look. "So? Where's your usual cheer?" she prompted. This was her way of lending Sakura an ear without putting pressure on her to talk in case she didn't want to. The Hokage appreciated the Kazekage's subtlety. Temari was a trustworthy ally and she could relate to Sakura as only a few people in the world could.

Sakura sighed. "I don't know," she admitted. "There's always something new to worry about everyday. Watching the Exams feels like a huge waste of time when I could be working," she said frankly. Then she raised her eyes to Temari's face, anxious that her words could have offended the Suna leader.

The Kazekage woman only nodded in understanding. "There's not much you can do about it... You should try enjoying your stay here as a vacation of sorts," she advised.

"I'm just not in the mood," Sakura said with a pout.

Temari looked at her sideways, biting her lip in indecision as she mulled something over. Then she leaned close enough so that only Sakura would be able to hear her. She even put up a hand to block the view of her lips with a flowing sleeve of her official robe.

"And what if I... can get you in the mood?" she purred as she touched Sakura's knee fleetingly.

The Hokage's green eyes flashed with arousal. She swallowed. "That depends... on what you have in mind."

Temari gave out a throaty chuckle. "I can think of a few things we'd both enjoy," she replied with a smirk.

"Then I'd like you to show me those things," Sakura said coyly.

Suddenly, she had something to look forward to in Suna. It wasn't exactly what she was supposed to be doing, but... it was definitely going to be more exciting.

Sakura went back to watching the straining genin in battle with a renewed interest. She couldn't wait for the Exams to end.

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AN: Reviews will be nice :) Next story will be InoTen. You can send me suggestions for next drabbles.