Temari's Cinderella Story

Chapter 4: Let me in your life

It was a nice December morning in the town. A few months had passed from the party and life still went on, some' better then others, including Temari. She stood behind the counter of the empty coffee house, humming as she cleaned. Ever since the party and her "Tutor lessons" with Shikamaru she had been much happier. They weren't doing anything besides kissing even but he made her fell important.

"Hey Temari." Shikamaru's voice said as he walked in out of the cold. Temari instantly dropped what she was doing and ran over. Shikamaru had been with his dad for a week long hunting trip against his will. She kissed him as she hugged him tightly. "I miss you too." Shikamaru stated before he kissed her back and deepened it. He got an idea and lifted her off the ground and put her on the counter without breaking the kiss.

After a few minutes of making out Temari almost wanted to beg to do more but she knew that it was too early, not just in the day but in their relation ship. They broke the kiss and Shikamaru smiled brightly at Temari before he wiped a strand of hair out of her face before putting it back. "What was that for?" Temari asked but Shikamaru just chuckled.

"I was just imagining the party a few months ago. Your were so beautiful and guess what?" Shikamaru said as he leaned his head next to Temari's.

"What?" Temari whispered as Shikamaru nibbled on her neck but she already knew the answer.

"You're even more beautiful when you're Temari." Shikamaru commented into Temari's ear and she smiled before leaning to his ear.

"You know, I like having you around." Temari whispered back with a giggle and Shikamaru laughed too.

Shikamaru stared at Temari's eyes and she stared back before it was like they were at a ball and they were dancing. Not just any dancing, slow dancing and constantly kissing. Also they were talking. They were talking about each other and other things. They didn't always agree but they just continued to slowly dance and talk.

"Temari how does it feel dating a younger guy?" Shikamaru reluctantly asked and Temari tilted her head in confusion before responding.

"Why would I know that?" Temari asked with a smile and Shikamaru was now confused.

"Because you're dating one?" Shikamaru pointed out.

Temari shook her head. "No, I'm not. As far as I know and god himself knows you are by no means younger then me. Your mature and look my age. You are in my grade and you have a job at your dad's hunting lodge. Now tell me how's that young?" Temari asked innocently and smiled deeply at him.

"You do know you're the best right?" Shikamaru asked.

"I had a hunch." Temari replied before she noticed the time. "Wow, it's been a hour already, I have to get this place clean." Temari explained in frustration.

"Let me help." Shikamaru asked sweetly as he held Temari's hands.

"Shikamaru, you know my life isn't that great besides you. I don't want you to have to be burdened by my life." Temari defended but Shikamaru wouldn't go down without a fight.

"You're burdened by your life; let me share it so you don't have to carry so much." Shikamaru responded and Temari sighed before taking her hands back.

"But…" Temari began but was interrupted.

"No Butts, please I've seen you come over to my house exhausted from working all day and it pains me to see you, my girlfriend hurting. I will do anything for you, anything. If you want to get married lets get married, anything to help you to get away from here. Heck lets run away Temari." Shikamaru stated quickly and Temari was stunned.

"You can't be serious." Temari said in disbelief. Here was the most logical kid in school and he was asking pretty much not just to run away with her but to marry her.

"I'm dead serious Temari, I want to get you away from here, I want you to live a happy life with me, I want to marry you but you don't want to so please tell me how I can help now." Shikamaru asked again, almost pleading.

Temari eyes swelled up with tears at everything he just said. She never felt so happy in her life but at the same time she felt scared and…loved him. "Shikamaru…you can't help me. I don't need help I can handle this and one day I will get out of this place I'm in." Temari explained but Shikamaru merely shook his head.

"Temari, Your not alone anymore, you have me, Tenten, Sakura, the old lady, and we all love you to death and we want to help." Shikamaru stated but Temari just stood there, tears dripping down her face.

He went to wipe them off but she turned. "Shikamaru I don't want to talk about it just please go." Temari asked as she leaned on a table.

Shikamaru stood there before kissing her on the cheek and walking to the door. "Don't lie to me, You are not okay. One day something bad is gonna happen to you and I pray that I won't ever see it but I will do everything to prevent it and make it right. I'm not asking to help cause I feel sorry for you, I love you." Shikamaru said. "And you love me too, you're just scared." And with that he was gone.

Temari sat down on a chair and began to cry.

A few hours later around 10 aclock Shikamaru's cell phone rang as he was driving in his big trunk. "Wait…slow down Tenten. What happened?!" Shikamaru slammed on his brakes and then he completely turned around and headed towards one of the most hated places in the town.

He ran down the white halls after Temari's stretcher. He caught up quickly for a lazy smart kid. Temari was unconscious and badly cut in several places with blood all over. "Temari, Temari please your strong, you can survive this." Shikamaru followed until they forced him to stay back.

Shikamaru stared before he leaned against the wall and broke down. Tears flowed down his face.

(Okay this is The light strike by snow patrol; I heard it on In plain Sight season finale and loved it. I'm using it in the same scene, I know. I suggest listening to it for the full effect. I've never put a song in a story so I have no idea what I'm doing.)

What If This Storm Ends?

What if this storm ends?
And I don't see you
As you are now
Ever again

The perfect halo
Of gold hair and lightning
Sets you off against
The planet's last dance

Just for a minute
The silver forked sky
Lit you up like a star
That I will follow

Now it's found us
Like I have found you
I don't want to run
Just overwhelm me

What if this storm ends?
And leaves us nothing
Except a memory
A distant echo

I want pinned down
I want unsettled
Rattle cage after cage
Until my blood boils

I want to see you
As you are now
Every single day
That I am living

Painted in flames
All peeling thunder
Be the lightning in me
That strikes relentless

And I don't see you
As you are now
Ever again

The perfect halo
Of gold hair and lightning
Sets you off against
The planet's last dance

Just for a minute
The silver forked sky
Lit you up like a star
That I will follow

Now it's found us
Like I have found you
I don't want to run
Just overwhelm me

Oh hey, Hope you enjoyed this chapter. I think it's my best. It shows a relationship has grown and Shikamaru loves Temari. This was another challenge for me. Don't know why, just was. Okay keep reviewing and We have only two more chapters, maybe three. The next one is gonna be very short and here's a glimpse.

Shikamaru's large Green truck smashed into Kankuro's matchbox car.

Well cya, keep reviewing. This will be the first story I ever finish. I might write a sequel but need ideas, bye for now. I'm on a roll.