Chapter 2: December 23rd one day till Christmas
Temari woke with the sensation of warmth all around her. It felt like a tiny piece of heaven and she would have stayed there forever if for not two things.
One, her arm was dead asleep almost painfully so… meaning she could not keep her eyes closed but when she tried to adjust it she discovered she couldn't move. She could not roll over, bringing about the second reason she could not stay the way she was. The second reason and the reason she couldn't roll over was due to the same thing, Shikamaru's arm…that was draped heavily across her waist and holding her tightly to him.
The serene expression on his face while he slept was adorable and Temari decided it was probably the cutest thing she'd ever seen. Even more cute than the time Gaara and Kankuro lost that bet to her and had to dress up as any animal she so desired. Of course because she'd been drunk just as they were they were unoriginal animals, panda for Gaara because of his black rimmed eyes and cat for Kankuro because of the cat eared suit he wore when fighting. But Shikamaru's peaceful face, a mere inch or two from hers while he slept… more adorable than even that.
A searing blush covered Temari's face when she suddenly made the connection of what was going on, she'd slept in his arms all night! His! Shikamaru's! What was she thinking?! How could she do this?!
She stopped mid panic and asked herself, how could he do this? He was the one who made the implication, the one who kissed her…the one holding her tightly…
Her heart raced as she thought of the possibilities behind such actions.
Could he possibly… was there even the chance that…
Temari shook her head frantically trying to rid her mind of such thoughts.
No, no, no. It was just best to not even contemplate such things…
She wiggled free from his iron grip on her and slipped out from under the covers fairly proud to haven not woken the slumbering genius. However when she glanced at the clock she lost all pride, it was 4:00 am. He was pretty much dead to the world. Temari shrugged it off with a soft sigh and padded to the bathroom.
She took her shower and got dressed in a change of comfortable clothes she'd packed, knowing she'd have a few days to herself to relax what with it being the holidays and such. She frowned at the outfit. She hadn't packed it bearing in mind even the slightest possibility that she'd not be alone.
She'd had surprisingly full faith in Shikamaru to pull through and get her a room. Her ocean colored eyes flicked back to the direction of the bedroom, as if she could see through the closed bathroom door straight to the sleeping Shikamaru inside. She definitely wasn't complaining though. Not one bit.
With a sigh she steeled herself, dawning her usual bravado of the tough I don't give a damn what you think attitude and pulled the clothes on. It was either this, go naked, wear dirty traveling clothes, or dirty her only kimono she had saved for her festival attending and ambassador like duties.
The outfit was a pair of blue rather short shorts designed for comfort with the word 'SEXY' written across her butt. Kankuro had bought them as a gag gift for her saying she walked around acting like she knew she was and that now while everyone kissed her ass they could read it clearly and she'd liked them. Her top wasn't too bad, a simple green sleeveless shirt that showed a slight amount of cleavage. So she didn't exactly scream slut maybe…but it certainly was more skin than she usually showed anyone beyond her family.
Her stomach growled and Temari decided that if she were going to be staying there, with the man who always slept she was not going to wait around until he woke up to ask for food to make herself a late night snack, therefore she would be helping herself. Shikamaru could just deal with it when he woke up if he didn't like it.
She made herself a simple sandwich and was about to take a bite when she heard something akin to a growl come from behind her startling her slightly.
She turned around and saw a sleepy Shikamaru. Temari smiled slightly, He's kinda cute when he first wakes up…
His face hardened and her smile dropped. Why was he looking at her with such a look on his face? A look that could almost only be described as menacing. He was glaring at her! What the hell for?! She had just fixed a sandwich there was no need to get testy about something so small.
She opened her mouth to say as such when he strode towards her.
His purposeful stride shut her mouth quickly and she simply stared as he came so close he practically pinned her hips to the counter with his own..
"Why are you out of bed?" he mumbled, his voice deep and angry sounding.
Temari glared at him and held up he sandwich.
Shikamaru stared at it.
Then glanced down at her change in outfits looking back up at her he asked, "And why are you in different clothes?"
She shrugged, "These are more comfortable. Besides I don't like putting on the same clothes I took off after showering."
"And you showered because?"
"To clear my head I guess."
Shikamaru sighed and shook his head, "And you needed to do that at this ungodly reason because?"
Temari shrugged, "Just did. Look its your own fault for having not gotten me a good hotel room at a place that knows to treat me respectfully. If you had I wouldn't have to stay here and you wouldn't have to deal with me and my strange night habits."
Shikamaru chuckled, low and slightly gravelly, "Temari…I don't care what strange night habits you have. Just get back in the damn bed now. Eat later."
She narrowed her eyes at him, "Why? I already fixed it and I'm hungry now."
He nodded and then without warning scooped her up, "That may be so, but I'm sleepy. But I'm sleepy."
"And how exactly does that matter to me Nara? Just sleep without me. I'm not going to sneak to the couch if that's what you're afraid of. Your mother won't find out you made a girl sleep on the couch."
Shikamaru blushed slightly, "This has nothing to do with my mother."
"Then what?"
"I woke up. You were gone."
Temari stopped and tried to comprehend what he was saying.
She didn't.
Shikamaru dropped down to sit on the bed, making her rest in his lap now.
He sighed, "I couldn't sleep…"
She laughed.
Temari threw back her head and laughed, the idea of Shikamaru, the man capable of sleeping anywhere anytime, not being able to sleep was just hilarious to her.
"Oh god…that's good. That's really good. I thought you were supposed to be a genius though. wouldn't that mean you are capable of coming up with something believable?"
Shikamaru huffed, "Believe it or don't. Not my problem…but I'm telling the truth."
Temari stopped laughing at the sound of his serious tone.
"Really…?"
"Yes…really."
"But why?"
He just stared at her, his onyx eyes locking with hers.
Temari gasped, "Was it because…I got up? Did I wake you? Dammit and here I thought I hadn't…"
Shikamaru chuckled, "You didn't wake me getting up. I woke up after you were gone."
Temari cocked her head to the side, "Then why did you wake up at all?"
Shikamaru smirked, "Well…I'm not genius but…I'd say it was because you left."
"Oh…I'd been keeping you warm and when I left that was gone. I should have thought about that…"
He shook his head, "Nope I don't think it was your heat I missed."
Temari's heart leapt with the sudden thrill of what he may be trying to say.
"Shikamaru...?" she asked, finishing the rest of her question silently with her eyes, unable to actually voice it.
He nodded and then his lips were on hers.
Temari quickly lost herself in the sensation. Shikamaru twisted and lay her on the mattress.
"Temari…" his voice choked out.
She opened her eyes and met his, silently waiting to see if he'd say anything further.
"You…you…confuse me…" he admitted softly, tracing a finger down along her jaw. "I can understand the most complicated of attack plans, and can devise counter attacks faster than almost anyone. I can memorize things with one glance and a grasp concepts that leave others scratching their heads in confusion. I smart. I know that. Hell, everyone knows that. But you Temari no Sabaku…you I don't understand. And it drives me insane."
Temari stared up at him in wonder, "I confuse you?"
Shikamaru laughed breathlessly, and his hand trembled where t rested on her cheek. "Yes."
Temari shook her head, "No. No that doesn't make sense. I'm not hard to understand. I'm pretty simple compared to most girls. I live, I fight, and I get back up and do it again the next day."
Shikamaru nodded, "Such is the life of a ninja. But you are more than that and for years I've been trying to understand you. And even more…I've been trying to understand why I damn well actually care. Because honestly, Temari, I usually don't. I do my job, but I don't go out of my way to learn about people."
She gasped quietly and whispered, "You went out of your way…to learn about me?"
Again he nodded, "Yes and I finally came to a decision. A conclusion as to why I can't get you out of my mind."
Temari, wide eyed with shock asked, "You have?"
"Yeah. I'm… I think I'm…falling for you…"
Temari stopped breathing. She stopped thinking. She stopped moving. She just stopped.
Shikamaru…was… falling in love with…her?
"Me?" she squeaked out.
"I know… weird. I… wasn't going to tell you. But…but then I got to hold you. Kiss you. And I slept beside you. It felt right. Very right. Didn't it? Am I wrong on this? You felt it too didn't you?"
She thought for a moment and imagined kissing Shikamaru and then realized she didn't imagine this good! He was kissing her again!
He drew back just far enough to speak, "Do you feel that? When we touch? When we kiss? I thought it was…myth. Simple urban legend if anything.. But god if it isn't happening for me…"
"The chemistry…the spark." Temari whispered. Something she'd thought she'd only dream about sharing with a man.
Shikamaru nodded and chuckled softly, "Fucking fireworks on my end, Temari. No simple spark."
She grinned, feeling elated at his sudden declaration.
Her parade paused, why was he telling her this now?
"Why?"
He frowned, "I thought I already told you this part."
"No, not that. Why are you telling me this?" she asked feeling suspicious. No guy had shown interest before, why would Shikamaru?
"Because when I woke up after holding you and you just suddenly weren't there. It felt like ice ran through me and a panic like I have never experienced surged through my every fiber. It was wrong. Not having you. Not holding you. After that…I just knew I couldn't go on anymore pretending it was nothing."
Temari smiled shyly at him, "You love me?"
He shrugged, "I think I just might. I've never felt like this before."
She laughed quietly, that was probably the closest to a yes she'd get from him.
She leaned up on her elbows and kissed him.
"Then show me before you change your mind." she whispered.
Shikamaru scowled, "Change my mind? Temari, you don't get it. I've been fucking trying to change my mind since…damn…years ago. But I've been trying to change my mind into not seeing a connection between us. Into not thinking there could be something there. I failed. Miserably."
A smirk formed on her lips and he smiled at it, "I can't change my mind. You don't even need to waste brain cells worrying over that."
Temari asked again, "You love me?"
Shikamaru sighed, "If not yet I'm very close to I think."
Again…not a yes but damn close enough for her.
"You want me?" she asked, a husky tone altering her voice.
Fire ignited in his dark eyes, "More and more each second."
"Really?"
He smirked, "Want to see for yourself?"
Temari glanced down between them, where he rested on his hands and knees above her.
The bulge was obvious even in the dark.
"I…don't know what to say…" Temari whispered.
Shikamaru shrugged, "Say yes or say no. It's not really much harder than that."
Temari hesitated briefly but then , gazing into his heated eyes she nodded, "Yes…"
Shikamaru smiled, "Thank god, I wasn't sure what I'd do if you said no."
They laughed together until suddenly Shikamaru was kissing her once again. His tongue roving over hers exploring every inch of her mouth.
His hand drifted down her side and up again, sending a wave of heat straight between her legs.
Temari reached up and wrapped her arms around his neck, tugging him down.
Shikamaru resisted and whispered, "Let me enjoy you first. I…have…well this has been a frequent daydream for some time now…"
Temari blushed and nodded, lowering her arms to rest at her sides.
He grinned, and lowered his lips to her throat, kissing and nipping his way down to her collar.
His hands, hot and heavy explored her body, lingering over her breasts until she arched up further into his hold.
Smiling at her reaction Shikamaru gripped the hem of her shirt and pulled it up.
Temari blushed again and moved to cover herself when a warning glance from the guy atop of her stopped her short.
Shikamaru took a breast in his hand and kneaded it, kissing her as he did so. His teeth nipped her lower lip and a soft moan escaped her lips.
She struggled to remain calm as he kissed his way down her body and succeeded until he took a nipple in his mouth.
Temari gasped, delirious with the feelings he was bringing on as he suckled her.
His other hand ran down the length of her body and rested between her legs where she instinctually rose her hips against his fingers.
He stroked deeply against her and another moan slipped free from her lips.
Shikamaru worked his finger faster until Temari was unable to stand it she reached down and tugged off her shorts and panties herself and ripped her shirt the rest of the way over her head before reaching to pull down his pajama pants.
His delighted chuckle encouraged her and once the pants were off she took the chance to explore him as he had her.
Temari was rarely one to be outdone and if he would make her a breathless pile of mush then she would certainly return the favor.
She pushed him down into the mattress and smirked at him.
His hands found her breasts again and she bit her lip to keep a grasp on her concentration.
Temari dipped her head and claimed his mouth with hers, kissing him urgently.
She left his mouth and copied him in moving to his neck and she was pleased at the tiny gasp of pleasure that kissing his neck elicited from Shikamaru.
Moving even further down she flicked her tongue over his nipple and he arched up.
Temari continued trailing down his body with tiny kisses.
Her hands found his rock hard shaft and he bucked when she gripped him.. Temari pumped his length and Shikamaru's head fell back on the pillows.
Feeling as if she were soaring due to the knowledge that she made him this way Temari kept her hand moving on him and began kissing down him once again until she placed a small kiss on the head of his erection.
A soft groan pushed her on and she slipped her mouth onto him.
He instantly reacted and she struggled to keep up with his suddenly urgent pace.
Temari withdrew her mouth and saw him sag back against the sheets.
Smirking she took him in her hands again and nibbled the hammering pulse at his neck.
Shikamaru gripped her hips tightly and Temari answered his silent plea..
She positioned herself and then carefully lowered herself onto his throbbing member.
Shikamaru balled his fisted his hands in the sheets, working to remain utterly still, knowing how painful the first entrance for a female could be.
Temari had her eyes closed as she waited out the sudden shot of pain that taking him in had created.
It began to lessen and she grew impatient. Experimentally. Temari rose herself up once more and then lowered down on him again.
It felt fine now.
Shikamaru thrust up against her meeting her downward push halfway, making her throw her head back as the new sensation rolled through her.
Groaning with frustration Shikamaru rose up and before she could blink Temari was on her back beneath him.
Meeting her eyes before continuing Shikamaru made sure she was alright before he pushed into her again.
Temari moaned softy behind closed lips and rocked with each stroke he made. He thrust into her slowly building momentum and she urgently tugged him down to her lips, ravishing his mouth with hers when he finally relented and lowered down to kiss her as she desired, still pumping into her throughout their heated kiss.
Shikamaru could barely stand the feel of her tight hot slick muscles clamping on him, welcoming him urging him.
His thrusts intensified and his pace quickened and her audible gasp pushed him even further near the edge.
Without much warning sensation as she'd never expected blinded Temari and she was unable to do much of anything beyond experience this new feeling.
The release of her climax triggered his and Shikamaru let go, loosing himself in the moment.
Many minutes later they felt boneless and unable to move, simply exhausted after experiencing and sharing such an intimate release together.
Once she felt like a human again and not a jellyfish Temari leaned the tiny bit needed to reach Shikamaru who rested tiredly on top of her and pressed her lips to his damp forehead.
He took her hand in his and pulled out of her and rolled to the side.
Recognizing the fact that they both needed to be cleaned up now he gently scooped Temari up in his arms and simply shook his head when she opened her mouth to protest. Deciding to behave she remained silent and Shikamaru carried her into the bathroom where he started a warm shower and cleaned their bodies, using the utmost care with hers. When he was done he without allowing time for her to argue pulled the sheets from the bed tossed them to the floor and lay her on the bare mattress.
He grabbed the cover blanket that had long ago dropped to the floor forgotten and draped it over them.
Temari sighed, feeling the happiest she believed she ever would. Shikamaru tugged her close to him and held her in his arms, rubbing his thumb gently up and down where it rested on her arm.
"Good night, Temari. I do love you." he whispered in her ear and then fell silent, being capable of dropping off into sleep at the drop of a hat he was already out cold.
Temari smiled, drowsy and half asleep herself. Scratch that earlier thought, now she was the happiest she would ever be.
She was loved.
Hi lovely readers!! THANKS so much for the reviews!!!! I know its a lot shorter than the other chapter but I thought the ending wouldn't be more perfect than this one!!! Soooo… still THANK YOU FANGGIRLX love you!!!!!!!! Moving on…
This story is a lot more popular than I would ever have imagined!! And I'm sorry this wasn't out on the 24th but the truth fanggirlX had something family thingy to do or something… but I really hope you liked this… AND I think I'm going to make it a late Christmas story… I hope you don't mind that but I'm going start writing chapter 3: Christmas Eve: the day of presents
Ohh and Gaara and Kankuro as long with most of rooky 9 are going to appear in that chapter!!!
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