Wow I got this up sooner than I thought I would. :)
Enter Shikamaru, Neji, and Sasuke. lol
Hope you enjoy.

Parings: Nejiten, Sasusaku, and Shikatema.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the day after tomorow.

Freezing Rain

Chapter 2

By: turtlechick

Tenten:

"Wow Tenten you weren't kidding when you said it was cold." Sakura rubbed her arms for warmth.

My teeth chattered. "I knew it was supposed to be cold but its summer time this is a little ridiculous." I scrounged for my coat as we waited for a cab to come and pick us up and take us to the hotel where the convention was being held this year.

"I wonder if this is normal for Maine." Temari pondered.

"I hope not. This sucks." Sakura had grabbed my arm and was clutching on to me for warmth. I laughed at her misfortune.

"That's what you get for having such a big carry on that you can't even find your coat."

She pouted and soon the cab pulled up. We piled in as fast as we could to escape the cold.

"Where to?" The cabbie asked.

"The Summertime hotel." I answered. It was a little ironic because of the cold weather.

"So is this weather normal for Maine?" Temari never had a problem with taking to strangers.

"Actually no it's been quite cold this year, but recently the temperatures have been at an all time low."

The rest of the ride was in silence. When we arrived at the hotel I quickly paid the cabbie and followed Sakura and Temari inside.

"Wow this hotel is so swanky." Sakura gushed. I saw Temari roll her eyes out of the corner of mine. I giggled.

We got our hotel room and headed upstairs.

"Is this it, 203?" I checked the card key again just to make sure. It was, so I slid it into the small slot, and it opened right up.

The room was very nice. The beds were draped in gorgeous gold fabric. There was a huge flat screen in one of the corners.

"Two beds, who wants to share?" Temari stared at the two of us.

"Tenten you and I can share." She bent down to whisper in my ear. "Besides Temari snores like a hibernating bear." I giggled behind my hand.

Temari quickly threw a pillow at her face. "I heard that Sakura." Temari had this funny toothy grin on her face.

"Well it's the truth Temari." Sakura was fighting back the giggles. Soon Temari was laughing right along with her.

"You two fight like two year olds. Let's go check in before we get in trouble."

"Fine. Fine." Temari threw an arm around my neck and walked me to the elevator.

OOO

After we checked in we went to the ballroom where the convention was being held.

"Oh my gosh, it's like attack of the nerds." Sakura wailed. Temari quickly elbowed her in the ribs. "Well I'm sorry but this is a tad bit disappointing."

We all laughed. "Well it's only for a couple of days do you think you can make?" I tried to sound serious.

"I guess I could try." She sounded all exasperated like this was such an imposition. Temari laughed at our little show.

We wandered aimlessly through the convention. It was huge; there were tons of booths set up, for things like college and scholarship opportunities. It was kind of overwhelming.

"Well I have to pee I'll find you guys later." Before Temari and I could even blink Sakura was off.

"Yeah I think I'm going to go locate the exits. You know, just in case." I laughed.

"OK. See you later."

Once I was alone it hit me again how big this place was. Soon I found myself staring mouth agape at all of the people.

"Ouch." I fell right on my butt. I guess I didn't notice that wall I ran into.

"I'm sorry are you ok?" The wall could talk?

I rubbed my forehead from the impact and finally looked up. I couldn't breathe for a second. I hadn't run into a wall at all but a guy. A cute guy at that. No not cute, he was absolutely gorgeous. He had the strangest eyes. They were a faint lavender color, and his hair was dark brown color pulled into a low ponytail.

He wore a white button up shirt with the cuffs rolled up slightly. That's when I noticed he was holding out his hand to help me up. I took it as fast as I could to make up for the time I had wasted gawking at him.

"Are you alright?" He asked again.

All I could do was nod.

He arched his eyebrow and smiled. "My name is Neji Hyuuga."

I just stood there for a minute until I realized he wanted my name too. "Oh… Tenten Watarashi."

"So are you here for the convention?"

"Yes." It was that would come out of my mouth.

He chuckled. "Hmmm. Well maybe I'll see you around." He turned around and started to walk away until he turned right back around. "Say have you seen two guys? One's got black hair the other with brown hair. He sort of looks like he's going to fall asleep."

I giggled behind my hand. "No, should tell them you're looking for them if I see them?"

He smiled. "Thanks that would help me out a lot." He waved and walked away but again he turned back around. "Hey I have a better idea. Do you want to help me look for them?"

I smiled. "Why not?"

Sakura:

After I got done in the bathroom I tried to find Tenten or Temari but there was no luck. I would just have to wait till they found me. I sat down on a bench and waited. They always say when your lost to stay in one place right?

I put my elbows on my knees and put my face in my hands. So far this trip was not fun, at all.

"Do you mind if I sit here?" I didn't even look up. I was too depressed.

"No problem. Knock yourself out."

"Thanks."

"Yep." I took a deep breath. "Just a few more days, just a few more days." I kept saying this in my head. It didn't really help.

"Are you sick or something?" He had a hint of humor in his voice.

"No." I snapped as I brought my head to see who was pestering me. I was a little surprised at what I saw. I was expecting some nerdy guy but no, sitting next to me was a really cute guy.

Maybe there was hope for this place after all.

He had black hair and it was spiked in the back. He was wearing a three quarter sleeve navy shirt that accented his muscles quite well, I might add.

He looked slightly offended.

"Sorry. I'm just a little tired of this place."

"Already?"

I nodded.

"You really should be more open to things."

"I know, but I really didn't want to come to this place in the first place."

"Well I guess I shouldn't be talking. I didn't want to come either." He let out a small chuckle.

"Oh yeah?" I sniggered.

"Yeah I only came for my friends."

"Really me too. This really means a lot to Tenten."

"Yeah Neji and I could care less, but Shikamaru had to come."

"He had to come?"

"Yeah he's sort of a genius."

"So where are your friends?" I took a minute to process what I just said, and then realized it sounded really gross. "Geez that sounded weird sorry."

He laughed. "It's no problem. I actually lost them a few booths ago. I thought I would just wait here for them."

"That's funny I left for just a second and when I got back my friends were gone too."

"I'm sorry I forgot to introduce myself. Sasuke Uchiha."

"Sakura Haruno. So do you want to wait together?"

"Sure."

Temari:

"Hey there, nice legs." I turned around to see some nerdy guy with greasy hair smirking at me suggestively.

"Say one more word and I break your face." He got this scared look on his face and he and his friends booked it out of there. I laughed.

"Why are you so uptight?" I turned back around to see some jerk leaning against a wall. I bet he thought he looked cool.

"Me, uptight?" I mocked him.

"Oh look she's sarcastic too."

"Well what happened to you didn't you get enough beauty sleep?"

"Actually no, I could hit the hay now that you mention it." He smiled a crooked smile.

I smiled back. "Well what's keeping you?"

"This stupid convention."

"You too huh? I wish I could leave, but my friends would probably send the whole army to find me. I most likely wouldn't get that far."

He chuckled. "The name's Shikamaru Nara."

"Temari Suna."

"So is that why you ditched them?"

"No I went to locate all the exits for an easy escape. I just haven't found them yet."

He looked at me like I was crazy and then leaned his head back on the wall. I took a moment to look him over. He was tall, like me. He was pretty skinny and had beady little eyes. His brown hair was pulled into a ponytail on the top of his head. He was wearing a plain green T-shirt. I noticed he had his ears pierced, that was a first for me.

"Are you done staring?" A smirk was played across his lips.

He caught me off guard. "What are you talking about?" I demanded.

"Nothing, nothing." I could have sworn I heard him mutter "Troublesome woman," under his breath. I tried to let that slide, but it was very hard.

He started to walk away. "Where are you going?"

"I think I better go look for my friends." I didn't answer. "Do you want to tag along? Maybe we'll find yours too."

I sighed. "Fine."

Tah duh. lol
I don't know why but Shikatema is really hard for me to write, even though I l.o.v.e the pairing. lol
I think I did ok though.
I can only get better. Right? :)
Wait don't answer that. lol

Please reveiw it would make Monday. It wasn't that good today. :(
I just found out I have two spreads to do in two and a half weeks for yearbook.
wish me luck...
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turtelchick...out