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Her Troublesome Ways

Chapter 10

Temari quickly got dressed. It was Saturday today and she was expecting her brothers anytime now. Both had a day off from school and work and decided to visit their sister who helped Gaara find a solution the company's been having a few days back. She hurried outside to the kitchen to cook some food. She knows Gaara has a sweet tooth so she'll have to buy cake or ice cream later. Kankuro on the other hand enjoys steak. Gaara wouldn't mind some steak, either.

She opened the freezer to find some food and apparently there was nothing. What the hell has she been eating these past few days? The fridge's completely empty. Temari sighed as she took out her sneakers. She'll just have to buy food quick. The department store was 5 minutes away with car while 10 if it's traffic. She has less than 45 minutes to buy and cook. She quickly started the ignition and fixed the rear mirror. I need to hurry up. She turned on the radio as she drove away.

When you open your heart a little, and pull someone close to you,

Your feelings will surely reach them deeper, yeah.

Hurry it up! Wring it out!

Though my legs are all tangled, they will surely take me far.

Even if I steal it and manage to grasp it,

If it isn't you, then what's the point?

So I'll go further and further away.

Shikamaru sighed. He has been hearing that song a lot lately. It was a good song, he admits that but it gets kinda boring if it's played again and again. Why was he even thinking about that? He needs to get up. 10:25 a.m. Sigh.He usually doesn't get up that early during weekends. Weekends are meant for him to sleep in. But since he decided to 'date' his bestfriend, Ino it'll be one hell of a life.

He got up, opening his closet to get some clothes. He grabbed his towel and went straight to the bathroom. Dating is such a drag. Tell me why I did that again.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!" Temari cussed. She just came back from the department store and was now looking for her keys. "Do not fucking tell me I left it inside!" She dumped all the stuff her Guess bag was carrying and dug through it. "Found it!" She held the jingling keys up and tried to open the door. She threw her coat and bag on the couch, heading straight to the kitchen. "Now." She opened the bags. "It's cooking time."

"It's almost time." Ino straightened up her clothes. She was wearing a romper that has all kinds of purple flowers printed on it. Her hair was tied up in its usual ponytail and her long bangs covered one of her eyes. She opened their front door. Shikamaru was standing there, wearing a loose dark green button up shirt and plain black jeans. He half smiled when he saw Ino come out.

"Hey." He greeted. "Ready?"

She answered with a nod, walking behind him. "So where are we going?" She smiled.

Shikamaru let out a yawn. He's not exactly sure where to go. Kiba suggested amusement park but it's not really his type. Plus, it's in the middle of the day. It'll be really hot. "Where do you want to go?"

"Hmm. I guess the amusement park is not that bad." She suggested then looked at Shikamaru. "You up for it?"

Turns out Kiba was right. Girls love the amusement park.He shrugged, "I guess." He felt Ino grabbed his right arm and silently held his hand. Shikamaru looked down. Guess it's not that bad holding her hand.He intertwined his fingers with hers and she smiled.

A polite knock was heard in Temari's apartment, followed by the impatient rings of her doorbell. "Coming!" She was sure that was from her brothers. She opened the door and a pair of big tan arms grabbed her, pulling Temari into a big bear hug.

"Temari!" The voice was muffled. "I miss you!" She tried to talk but no sound came out. She can't even breathe. Damn Kankuro.

Pulling away, she took a deep breath. "Me too." She huffed. "But you really don't have to suffocate me, you big baby."

The brunette laughed. "As expected of my sister. Still cocky, eh?" He entered the apartment, examining it. "You actually live here?" She smacked her brother's arm. "What?"

"Just because you have a huge gigantic house in Suna doesn't mean you can make fun of mine." She stopped, looking around. "Where's Gaara?"

"Here!" Both of them turned to the kitchen where the voice came from. Gaara was sitting on the counter top, eating the chocolate ice cream Temari bought earlier. "I muff fis!" He happily ate. The two both looked at each other and shrugged. Gaara's 17 and he looks really serious and mature but he's a little boy at heart. Temari laughed. The way he was last time he visited her and the way he is now, they're both a completely different person.

She's like a completely different person.Shikamaru thought while looking at Ino's face intently. She was smiling and actually enjoying it. She wasn't really a troublesome woman today. And believe it or not, he was enjoying it too. They were up on the Ferris wheel now - at the very top. Soon it'll be sunset and the laughter, the joy, the thrill - it'll be all over. Shikamaru felt kind of sad when he realized this, but even though, he still kept having fun. After all, it was his first date with Ino.

"Temari!" Gaara yelled. "Kankuro's being mean again!" The eldest of the three huffed, carrying her dirty clothes to the laundry while the two of 'em was watching TV. The two were at it since they stepped in her apartment. Kankuro was the bad guy and Gaara was the victim. If it was a real fight, heh, Kankuro wouldn't evenstand a chance with him.

"Stop it you guys!" She panted. Her laundy's been full for weeks! How did she not even notice that? "At least help me with this." Gaara was the first one to walk towards his sister, carrying the bag by himself, like it didn't even weigh a pound. Kankuro just stared at the sweating woman, smirking. "What?" She asked.

"You've weakened, my dear sister." His smirk grew larger. "Last time I remember, I couldn't even beat you at arm wrestling."

"Huh. And you still won't. Here," She pulled up her long sleeved shirt and put her arm on the coffee table at the right side of the couch where Kankuro sat. "Let's try it."

Ino pointed to a bright restaurant while they were on the way home. "Let's try that one Shika!" She pulled him in and the first thing he thought about was, I need my credit card. The restaurant was beautiful. That's the only thing Shikamaru can say about it. It looked like it was really expensive to step in there, moreover to dine.

A waiter was waiting, smiling towards them as they examined the building. He wore one of those 'suits' waiters usually wear, of course. And that ridiculous bow tie*. "Welcome, ma'am." He nodded at Ino, looking at her up and down. Whoa. Is he checking her out?His grip on her hand tightened as he pulled Ino towards him, letting out an 'ahem' as he do so. "Sir." The waiter glared at Shikamaru. Aren't I supposed to be the one glaring?

He had asked them questions like, how many - even though the answer was right in front of his eyes - and stuff like that before letting them in, in the actual restaurant. That's why I like restaurants that are more laid-back. Like the one where Temari was working at.

"Follow me." He heard the waiter say. They just followed him quietly, looking around at the bright chandeliers hanging. They arrived at a table, with a candle light setting. The covers and chairs were made out of golden colored satin. Ino was blown away by the whole look and he was actually pretty pleased with himself for letting her drag him in, without any complaints. "A person will arrive shortly to take your orders."

"Thanks." Ino nodded. Shikamaru pulled her chair back to let her sit. "Shika! We have to go here next time!" She glowed.

He chuckled. "We didn't even try the food yet." He simply said as he put his hands under his chin.

Shikamaru looked around one more time, looking at the people now. There was a lot business meetings based on the men who wore black suits and ties. He looked on his right, scanning the room. His eyes landed on a blonde haired girl, laughing and smiling. What was Temari doing here? Across her was a brunette guy that was laughing along with her. He looked around his early 20s and was a ... big dude. He couldn't quite explain it. Let's just say he works out more than Shikamaru does. He leaned in and whispered something to her and Temari punched him on his left arm. The guy pouted and they continued laughing. Shikamaru felt a tug in his stomach.

Who was the guy? Is he the guy that she likes?

Author's Note:

*No offense if you're a waiter (; I have nothing against bow ties. I actually think they're quite cute.

Oh and the song that was on the radio is the English version of Haruka Kanata in Naruto. I do not own the song, alrighty?

So anyways, I didn't update yesterday because I went somewhere with my friends :) HELL YEAH!

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