Hey readers, :)
Thanks for the wait. This is another request given to me. The song is "Just the Girl" by Click Five. I eliminated one of the repeating choruses to make the story flow better, but I hope you enjoy it. :)
-Hot Mess 12
She's cold and she's cruel
But she knows what she's doin'
Shikamaru stood in the ball room of Temari's hotel watching all of the people around him. This ball was supposed to honor the alliance with the Sand village, but that really didn't matter much to Shikamaru. He was looking and waiting for Temari. She had given him an invitation. He didn't know why, but he didn't ask either. He simply leaned against a pillar, hoping something would come up. Temari had a way of driving him crazy, and he knew that he saw her out of the corner of his eye and turned to get a better glimpse of her.
Shikamaru stared at Temari with bewilderment. She had walked into the room and literally turned every guy's head. She was beautiful in her ball gown that was draped in a never-ending array of purples and glitter. It was almost impossible to see her as a threat tonight. Her hair was down to her shoulders, and as she caught sight of Shikamaru across the room, she picked up her dress and headed in his direction.
Shikamaru sighed. She would do something like that. She would approach him and throw a cruel insult his way or say a cold comment to ruin his fantasizing bliss. She had already ruined his idea of what his girlfriend would be. She was everything that he would stay away from. And yet, that drew him closer to her. He wanted her to be just his, but he knew that wouldn't happen. She was too independent to be anyone's. That was just the way she was.
That, to him, was why she was so lethal. She could infect a person with her presence and then she never really would leave.
And as she drew closer with every passing second, he knew she knew what she was doing to him. That was a cold move in itself.
She pushed me in the pool
At our last school reunion
She laughs at my dreams
But I dream about her laughter
She soon stood face-to-face with Shikamaru. She had to admit that he cleaned up nice. His tuxedo was seemingly spotless, and his hair was down and actually looked clean. Though, he was leaning against one of the room's pillars, so it was easy to spot him.
"Hey there, lazy." She smiled. If someone had asked her why she liked teasing him, she would chalk it up to the fact that he never got mad at her for doing so. Or it was just the type of relationship that they shared. However, she knew deep inside why she saved insults for him. She liked him and that was the only way she knew how to flirt. It was the closest thing to flirting that she had.
He looked lazily at her. "You know, the last time I was around, I got soaked."Her smile turned brighter. He was walking her toward the gates the morning she left for Suna. Though, he decided to take a detour to the huge water fountain toward the Hokage's office. That was his biggest mistake.
It was beautiful, but everything beautiful had to come to an end. She shoved him into it and stood over the side and laughed. He, however, wasn't going to be outdone (for once). He gripped her hand, and he pushed her into it beside him. Normally, she would have gotten angry, but as she looked at how funny Shikamaru looked, she laughed.
She looked at him now with the biggest smile she could manage. "Well, it's the same for me, you know. It's not like I didn't either."
Shikamaru stood up straight and drew closer to Temari. He gripped her hand and interlocked their fingers. "Have you ever danced a night in your life?"
She looked stunned. She wasn't expecting Shikamaru to be so blunt. That wasn't his style. Besides occasionally dancing behind the doors of her bedroom, she had never actually danced. But she was the former Kazekage's daughter and the current Kazekage's sister, so she should know how to. But was it that obvious that she couldn't? How could Shikamaru quickly pick up on such a minute detail?He led her to the middle of the floor and turned to face her. "I can tell by the reserved way you were walking. Whenever you are in a difficult situation or in unfamiliar territory, your confident stride becomes a reserved one."Her smile faded quickly. She wished she could deny it, but he wouldn't believe her excuse if she had actually come up with one. She just laughed. That was the only way she could play it off cool. "That's a great observation, genius."
Shikamaru smirked and continued. "Well, tonight is probably the best time to learn don't you think?" He loved her laughter, even if it was just to get her out of her current predicament.
Strange as it seems
She's the one I'm after
She put her hands on his shoulder once he had released his grip. He followed her lead and carefully placed his hands on her waist. One slip could result in a disaster for him. As he looked down at her, he smiled.
It was okay that she was a huge trouble for him. He no longer minded that. Everything that was worth having were troublesome.
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
Shikamaru started to sway back and forth to the music. That was the simplest way to dance tonight. He didn't want to throw anything at her that would be uncomfortable. She looked at him and smiled. "You know, if you actually teach me dance steps, then maybe I can learn them."
She was even more bittersweet than usual. They were swaying, and she had to ruin their peace. She went and made things complicated. Always. However, he knew she was eager to learn. It was really just a two-edged sword that he should have stayed away from. And, yet, he never would.
"Fine. We'll start with the box. Just follow my lead."Suddenly, Temari went limp in his arms. She started to slip and Shikamaru quickly laid her down on the floor, making sure that she could have air. She looked like she was in stress, and he didn't like the look she gave. It didn't suit her features at all.
"Temari, are you alright?" Temari looked at him and suddenly smiled. She pulled him to the ground and stood up, dusting off her empire-waisted dress. "Why do we have to take your lead? Why can't I lead?"
Shikamaru looked up at her. She truly was a mystery to him. One second she is amazingly lovely, and in a split second, she turns into a brutal warrior. It made no sense, but it made him love her more. It was a scary kind of beautiful that the genius couldn't explain.
In all reality, he really didn't want to figure it out. That would take the appeal away from it, and he loved her appeal. Though, he would probably never admit it to anyone but himself, he needed her in his life.
She can't keep a secret
For more than an hour
Shikamaru slowly stood up. "Well, in dancing, men are supposed to take the lead. It's just what is done. Plus, you really don't know how to dance yet, so how would you take the lead?"
Temari looked up at him distastefully. She hadn't really thought of it little detail. Her mouth always seemed to get in her in a bind aruond him. He was lethal in that regard. He was the only person who could ever outsmart her, and that drove her crazy. Shikamaru simply walked over to her and gripped her waist once again. Temari sighed and lifted her arms on top of his shoulders. "Shikamaru, you know I never actually ever needed to dance. I...well, honestly, I don't care for it."
Shikamaru just smirked and looked up at the ceiling. It was draped with chandeliers and had a gorgeous rounded golden roof. He looked back at Temari. She was the prettier sight. "Temari, that's no secret."
She runs on 100 proof attitude power
And the more she ignores me
The more I adore her
What can I do?
I'd do anything for her
As he lead her in the box, she stayed quiet. Her attitude was creeping its way into the scene.
She was ignoring him even though he was so close to her, and for Shikamaru, it was easy to spot. She did it when she was flustered or angry. But, at the moment, she was neither. It was weird teacheing someone how to dance when they won't even give you a sparing glance. It was equally weird for that person to be Temari.
But, in the silence, the scarce light in the place hit Temari's face. It showcased her high cheekbones and great eye color perfectly. Shikamaru knew he souldn't say anything to her about it, but he couldn't help himself. His adoration for her was too strong. He leaned in close to her left ear and began to whisper. "You look stunning tonigt...even though you won't even say a word."
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She began to blush, and she quickly pushed Shikamaru away and scurried past him. Shikamaru had to admit she was powerful for a woman. He almost fell completely off his feet by her little shove.
It was frustating watching her leave because he knew he had messed up. He should have just kept his mouth shut. Then maybe he'd have a better opportunity with her. Then again, he might have never had a shot with her.
So, he sprinted past people to get closer to where she headed out of the room. He would find her, and he would not hesitate this time.
He didn't want to lose her. That would be complete turtore to him. He never wanted anyone else like he wanted her. As crazy as it sounded to him, he couldn't help but love her.
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl
I'm lookin' for
It wasn't hard to see her headed toward her suite. That's where she always headed when she wanted to get away from it all. There was no stopping her so he would just have to hope that she would open the door to him. He didn't really know why she had abruptly left, but the thought never occured to him.
That's what love would do to a genius. The brain would stop functioning like it normally would, and it ran on a non-stop high of adreline.
She acted strange and mysterious when he called her name as he looked at her from the bottom of the stairs. She just kept on going without paying any attention to his voice. That bewildered Shikamaru.
And when she sees it's me
On her caller ID
She won't pick up the phone
She'd rather be alone
As Shikamaru got to the top of the stairs, he heard a door slam and the bolt lock. There was going to be a never-ending battle with this woman. It was one that he knew he would never win. That was just the way it was with her. And so, Shikamaru went quickly to her door and pounded on it. "Temari, what's wrong?" The tone in his voice scared even him. The fluxulation in his voice was a craing and mild one. He hadn't even heard it come from his mouth.
There was no reply, and that irratated Shikamaru. The least she could have done is said "Go away!" or "Leave me alone!". But she made everything difficult. That was just the way she was.
He started pounding on her was a hearty pound that echoed in her suite. He knew it was annoting her,and she'd give in eventually.
He heard the bolt scrape and the door crept open. "What do you want now?"
He was shocked it see her with puffy eyes.
But I can't give up just yet
Cause every word she's ever said
Is still ringin' in my head
Still ringin' in my head
He heard the bolt scrape, and the door started to creep open to reveal a distressed Temari. "What do you want now?"
He was shocked to see her with red puffy eyes. Her eye make-up was running down her face like a waterfall. And yet, she was just as beautiful to Shikamaru.
It just showed him that she really was a girl. "I want to talk to you, Temari. Most of the time when a date runs off, you chase after them."
Temari just blushed again. It was turning a bright crismon before she spoke. "Who ever said I was your date?"
She's cold and she's cruel
But she knows what she's doin'
Knows just what to say
So my whole day is ruined
It was Shikamaru's turn to blush. For a supposed genuis, that wasn't a very bright move. She was right. No one had ever said it was a date. He just assumed because of the invitation and the dancing.
That one question that popped out of her mouth ruined his night and ruined his hopes. They would always just be friends. What a drag.
Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
As Shikamaru began to rub the back of his neck and begin to explain his reasoning, Temari smiled. She quickly opened her doors to reveal her in gray sweatpants and one shirt with the Nara sign on the sleeve. He stood in shock for a few moments. He forgot that he had given that to her when the raind drenched her kimono. But it was a shock to him that she never gave it back. She gripped his wrist. "You just said that you wanted to talk, didn't you?"
Her smile was back as he entered. She was nothing else but a complete mystery to him. She knew no bounds in confusing him. That was one of her many bittersweet qualites that knocked him off of his guard.
As he sat in his designated chair by the coffee table, he relaxed slightly; however, it was smart to stay alert around her. One slip-up and chances would be gone. Or worse.
She came up behind Shikamaru and wrapped her arms around his neck in the form of a hug. "Hey, crybaby?"
Shikamaru just sighed happily. "What?"
Temari went to sit on her bed, taking her warmth away from him as well. He stared at her as she sat directly across from him. "I'm sorry I ruined your night. I just...I don't know." He watched her facial expressions meticiously. She was uncomfortable to the point where she was alittle scared. She was over-confident in everything she did, so to see her in such a state was nothing less than shocking. "Lazy, I have to tell you something like I don't know how to say."
But I keep comin' back for more
But I keep comin' back for more
Oh, I keep comin' back for more
Shikamaru stood up and walked around the coffee table to sit next to her on the bed. He, under any other circumstances, would avoid being so close and intimate with her, but he couldn't help himself. Her scent was readiating itself into his nostrils. He reached for her hand. His actions were given a surprise reaction from her. She simply squezzed his hand tightly with her own. "Does this mean that you have something you want to tell me but can't?"
Shikamaru closed his eyes for a few seconds and sighed. "No. It just means that I have fallen for the most troublesome person I have ever met."
Temari turned toward him and laughed. "Well, you think it's easy to admit something like that." She leaned in close to his cheek and pecked it with her tender lips.
Shikamaru turned her face to meet his and kissed her. He just couldn't help it. He would always be coming back for more of her. Whatever she would spare him would be fine.
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
Just the girl I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' forI'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
Suddenly, she seperated and smacked him in the face. "Just because I kissed you, that doesn't mean that you have the same right."
Shikamaru simply smirked and nodded. He knew this whole thing was going to be difficult and quite a task. It would be more dangerous than most of his missions. But that was okay; it was just the way Temari was.
"What are you smiling about, lazyass?" Her mood was playful now.
"You taste good, troublesome. It was worth the slap." He got up and headed to the door.
Just the girl I'm lookin' for
Temari followed him until he opened the door. "Shikamaru, would you like to stay the night?"
There was only one bed in the suite. Shikamaru knew the layout back and forth. Just in case of an emergency, he needed to know every detail of his surroundings. He smiled.
She acted like she didn't need him, but she did.
She was just the girl he needed. She was the girl that he never thought he was searching for, but he was looking for her all along.
"I would never leave you if you didn't want me to."