ShikaTema chapter 10
It was now evening time. Around six-thirty pm. Temari looked at herself in the mirror in complete amazement. Her hair was straight and wasn't in four ponytails. Ino had meticuolously placed it up in a roundabout bun with a few stray strands in her face. She had then placed a rather light blue flower in her hair and a few hair ornaments that Temari happened to own. Her face was lightly done, and slightly done with eyeshadow... She couldn't believe the transformation she'd undergone. It was as if she was someone entirely different. She looked at Ino, in whom was smiling confidently.
"Well?" She asked. "What do you think? Can I make you look good, or can I make you look good?" Temari smiled a bit and turned back to her reflection.
"All I can say is..." She said. "Is thank you... You did an amazing job..." Ino smiled and then stood up.
"Well." Ino said streching. "Sakura and Hinata should be finishi-" Just as she said this, Hinata and Sakura came in. Both were completely dressed. They took one look at Temari and gasped in suprise.
"Temari!" Sakura said. " You look great! The guys will be crawling at your feet tonight! I'm jealous!" She said. She turned to Ino. " Your a sly one Ino-pig, but you did amazing!" Ino crossed her arms proudly.
"That's right billboard brow, now, you two get ready and me and Temari'll get our kimono's on. alright?" Hinata and Sakura nodded, and Temari stood up. They made the switch and began to finish...
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Shikamaru adjusted his robe. It was a grayish-green color with black dojo-style pants. He rarely got dressed up for anything, then again, this was one of the biggest festivals Konoha ever held.
"Come on Shikamaru, I don't think you robe is going to catch you any girls if your in your room adjusting it!" Choji called. Shikamaru sighed and opened his door. Choji stood there in a maroon and black outfit, with a bag of chips in hand. Shikamaru sighed again.
"Ready then eh?" He asked. Choji nodded. "Alright, let's head into town... hopefully Ino's not there yet... otherwise we'll be like last time..." Choji smiled.
"Ah it wasn't that bad." He said crushing the bag in his fist. "Ino only made you buy her 300 ryous worth of festival junk." Shikamaru scowled at him but smiled nonetheless.
"Well." He said " I refuse to dote on a girl this time. Too troublesome." Choji smiled sneakily.
"You might be singin' a different tune by tonights end Shikamaru..." Choji said. "I'm thinkin' your in for a big suprise when we get there..." Shikamaru looked at him a bit suspiciously before turning back to the front and opening his front door.
"Alright friend..." He said. " If you insist."
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"Come on guys! We're gunna get there after the guys at this rate!!!" Ino called. Temari walked out slowly. She was blushing a bit, but was overall enjoying the effect. Hinata and Sakura were right behind her. Hinata was blushing more furiously than Temari, and was partially hiding behind Sakura, whom was looking about somewhat subtly. Ino turned and looked at them all.
"Alright guys, we are ready for this! We are going to knock the socks off every guy in town!" hinata turned really red, and Sakura sighed.
"Don't scare them Ino, we're not going to scare the guys, we're going to have a good time." Ino shrugged.
"Guess it depends on who you talk to..." Sakura shook her head.
"Alright, so let's go! It's starting to get dark." Everyone nodded, and together they set off. Konoha was being lit with candles and laterns of beautiful shades of blues, greens and reds. Everything sounded so serene and clear. Talking was heard from a distance and smells of cooking food. Soon they came the the village square. So many people were walking around, children laughing and playing with each other, and adults conversing with one another. Each was dressed in formal wear, and looked radient in their own respect under the light. Several heads turned lightly at the girls and some lingered. Hinata and Temari were blushing the worst, but Temari was mostly trying to enjoy herself. She saw many things she could do, but before she could split off, a very familiar face turned up.
"Hey guys! You look cool!" Naruto said smiling his goofy grin. He cocked his head a bit and obsereved Hinata. He smiled good naturedly.
"Hey Hinata! You look pretty! Why're you so red?" he went over and grabbed her arm. " Come on! I know just the thing you need!
"Kya!" Hinata squeeked out before she was led away, face further red from direct contact with her crush. Temari, Ino and Sakura smiled.
"Weeeelllll..." Ino said slyly. "That's one down... now only three to go!" Temari rolled her eyes and looked ahead, and she caught someones eye, in whom was staring directly at her, staring in much suprise.