Chapter 21: Drunken Conversation

(Author's Note)

Hey everyone, what, this chapter is coming out early? (Checks what day it is) You're right this chapter is out a day early, I had to do double shifts at work all week and two days last week so I had to spend a lot of time early on to work on writing. That is also one of the reasons why this chapter is a little shorter than normal. The other reason is that the chapter works at the length it is, so I didn't want to make it longer.

I want to give a huge shoutout/thank you to xblackxhunterx for beta-ing this chapter for me and giving me some great ideas. The second part of this chapter wouldn't exist if it weren't for him, so give thanks to him for it.

Just a quick heads up, I decided before that I wouldn't give a warning at the start of the chapter for LEMONS but I changed my mind, not everyone is here for them(which you shouldn't be because this isn't that kind of story) so here's the warning. If you don't want to read the Lemon then read up until it and then skip to the next section of the chapter, you'll want to read it, believe me.

With all of that said here's the next chapter of A Mission of Love, hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think of it with a Review.

Hephaestus

Chapter 21: Drunken Conversation

(A Few Minutes Earlier with Shikamaru and Temari) (Recap)

Temari bit her lip, she was a bit worried asking this. "What, what are we going to do after the mission?" She asked.

Not realizing that he was absentmindedly playing with her hair he replied. "Well when we get back to the village we'll report to Kakashi-sensei and give our report. We'll also have to give a detailed written report of it as well, after that we'll-"

"No, not that." She cut him off. "I mean us. What are we as a couple going to do after the mission?" She asked.

"I-, I'm going to have to go back to the Sand after the mission and report to Gaara, and I have no idea when I'll be able to come back and see you." She pulled herself tighter into him and increased her grip on him. Maybe it was the alcohol in her, maybe it was the time of night and being so close to her love, but she was feeling worried for their relationship going further. "What are we going to do? We might not see each other for a few months."

Turning his head to look at her her replied. "Don't worry, Tem. We'll think of something. Besides, I'm not willing to go that long without seeing you, so don't worry." Feeling a smile on her face she gave him a chaste kiss on his cheek.

"Thanks, Shika." She said. "But how are you so sure? I can only be in the Leaf when on a mission or an official business, we have no idea when I'll be back."

"Well why don't you just move to the Leaf?" He asked, as if it were a simple thing to do.

"Move to the Leaf?" She asked, taken back. That wasn't exactly an easy thing to do, especially for a ninja like her.

"Yeah, if you move to the Leaf then we'll be able to see each other everyday." He said casually. From the way he was talking, Temari was confident that he was a little under the influence, enough that he wasn't exactly his usual self but not enough that he was drunk. And as it turned out even a slightly tipsy Shikamaru was reasonable and level-headed.

"It not that easy, Shika." She said. "Besides all of the paperwork, regulations, rules and traditions, along with a number of other things I can't just move there. I don't have any Leaf money, so I wouldn't be able to rent an apartment. Besides," She continued. "I don't have enough to rent one anyway."

"Well then why don't you just move in with me?" He asked with absolutely no hesitation at all.

Temari's eyes shot wide as dinner plates, did he just ask her to move in with him?

"...W-wha…?" She stuttered out.

"My clan compound might not be as big as the Uchiha or Hyuuga, but I'm sure that we have an empty house or something you can stay in." He said as he mindlessly played with her hair, his words slurring a little. Showing her that he was a little more drunk than he let on.

"...Oh…" She deflated a little. She wasn't upset, just a little disappointed at herself for getting her hopes up. This was Shika after all, he was amazing but he wouldn't just suggest something like that out of the blue. He was far too nervous to do so.

"Yeah," He continued with a smile. "Don't worry about it, I am technically my clan head now, so even if we don't have somewhere you can stay I'll make it work."

"...Thanks, Shika." She replied softly.

He lifted his head up to look at hers that was laying on his chest. "What's wrong?" He asked.

"Nothing. I'm fine." She lied, now wasn't the time to talk about it. Besides, it didn't really matter anyway.

"Tem." He spoke, his tone saying 'I know you're lying.'

"Sorry. It's just… I thought you meant something else, is all."

The Nara raised a brow at this. "Huh? Thought I meant something else?"

She turned her head to look off the side of the bed, she didn't want to make a big deal of it but he knew something was wrong. What was she supposed to do, tell him or lie? After a few seconds thought she decided to tell him, knowing that it was best not to lie to him, he'd never lie to her so she shouldn't lie to him.

"Earlier when you said that I should move in with you." She answered.

"Yeah?" He asked, clearly not understanding what she meant. "What about it? I thought that it was a good idea. You could move to the Leaf with me and we could see each other everyday." He was silent for a few seconds. "...Is, do you… not want to move to the Leaf with me?" He asked hesitantly.

Her eyes widened and she lifted her head off of his chest and looked at his face. "What?! No!" She said quickly. "Of course not, Shika. Just the opposite, I want move to the Leaf with you. It's just, that I thought that you were asking me to move in with… you."

His face remained still for a few seconds as the words sunk in until his face went red as he realised how his earlier suggestion sounded. "Oh… OH!" He said loudly as the realization hit him. "I uh, see where you got that idea, sorry, Tem. I wasn't even thinking-, I mean, it's not that I don't, I uh, wait, I do it's just that it'd be hard-, not that I'm not willing to try, I uh-." He was cut off of him rambling when he heard Temari's soft laughter.

"What?" He asked as he looked back to her, his free hand rubbing his head as if he had a headache.

"You're so cute." She said as she lightly hugged him before she lightly poked his nose with her finger. "I know what you mean, Shika, don't worry about it."

"Good." He let out a sigh of relief. He returned her hug softly and she repositioned herself back to laying her head on his chest. The room was silent except for their soft breaths for a minute before she spoke up again.

"Did you really mean that?" She asked suddenly.

"Did I mean what?" He asked.

"You don't remember?" She asked.

He shrugged. "I dunno, was it bad? I'm having a little trouble thinking at the moment. Had one too many drinks." He admitted.

She let out a little sigh which ended with a smile. "You're lucky that you're cute, babe." She turned her head to look at him for a moment then went back to where she was before. "I mean about using your clan head status to get me a place to stay in your compound. Would you really do that?" She asked.

"Of course." He said quickly. "Even if the elders or council don't want you to move to the village then I'll just ask Naruto to make them let you when he becomes Hokage." He said simply, as if he was sure it would work. Temari would be doubtful if any other man told her that, but this was Shika, she knew that she could always believe him.

"You really think Naruto would do that if you ask?" Getting citizenship in another ninja village was extremely difficult, how was he so sure? "Make me a member of the Leaf, I mean."

"Yeah, of course. Naruto is one of my closest friends in the world next to Choji and you of course, he owes me a few favors and you know how he is, he'll come through with them." Pausing for a few seconds he lightly kissed the top of her head. "So don't you worry about it one bit, nothing on this earth will keep me from being with you."

The blonde on his chest slowly moved her head up until her lips were so close that she could practically taste them. "I swear to Kami," She paused for a few seconds, taking a breath. "If you don't kiss me right now, I'm gonna-."

But she was unable to finish her sentence when he moved his lips in and claimed hers. From their strange position it was a little uncomfortable but the two kissed until they had to come up for air.

"...You didn't let me finish." She said with a smile as she moved so that she was laying with her stomach on top of him.

"I think I got the gist." He smiled as he continued the kiss.

All time seemed to stop, neither of the two knowing how long they kissed, was it seconds, was it hours, neither of the two cared, as long as they were together. With a superhuman amount of effort, Temari managed to pull away from her boyfriend's lips for a second as she had to catch her breath again, before succumbing to the enticing desire to kiss him again, slowly increasing her speed as she went.

After a few seconds Shikamaru let out a breath as she felt him encircle his arms around her waist, slowly drawing her closer to him. Hands gripping his night shirt tightly, she felt a shiver go down her spine as his tongue met hers as they kissed. Slowly she could feel his tongue enter her mouth, before she did the same with his.

It took her brain a few moments to register that she was slowly raising her nightgown over her head, the only reason she knew was because she felt the cool air of their room against her warm skin. Throwing the practically see-through gown to the side. She gave him a seductive smile before she claimed his lips again.

Shikamaru found his hands roaming her warm flesh before he even knew what was happening. His hands explored the soft skin of her stomach as they made their way up to her breasts. Feeling the fabric of her bra he realised what he was doing, any other time he would turn red, jump back and apologize, but now, now all he wanted to do was feel the entirety of her heavenly body.

She was stopped mid kiss as she felt her boyfriend's hands roam over the fabric of her breasts. Letting out a soft moan she leaned back slightly and began to unlatch them. His hands never left her breast as she removed the fabric, his right hand moving in to play with her nipple.

"Shika…" She heard herself say as he slowly began circling her niple with his finger. He teased and caressed her nipple for what felt like hours as he moved his kisses down her neck and onto her chest.

Even through his shirt she could feel the intensity of his heat. He was like a furnace that she needed to be warmed by. Her hands moved his shirt over his head, getting caught slightly at his head. Using his free hand, he help her pull his shirt over his head, revealing his fit and muscular chest for her to see.

She arched her back as she felt him slip his hands down to cup the supple curves of her rear over the thin, almost non-existent underwear - the only thing standing in between his hands and her skin - bringing her face to a dark red blush.

'Shika.' She thought, still feeling that this could be a dream, this was so unlike him.

She felt herself grinding into him as they both let out a gasp, his fingers tightening on the soft exposed skin on her butt.

'This is real…' She knew this had to be real.

"Tem…" He breathed out against the soft, warm skin of her chest, trying to calm the mad drumming in his chest.

Her own breath was hot as she moved to take his lips again. Her lips brushing lightly against his skin, causing the pair to moan softly.

"Temari…" He couldn't managed to say more than her name.

Her eyes opened to his, he felt himself drowning in her beautiful orbs and forgot what he was going to say - words seeming so meaningless now - as he rained tiny kisses over her face and cheeks, as if he needed to keep his lips in contact with her skin.

"Shika…" She whispered huskily. Her voice sounding like music to his ears.

Feeling her hands at his waists he looked down, his mind went blank, she was in the process of pulling his shorts down.

Whatever level a restraint he held until that moment vanished, he pulled his shorts and underwear down in one quick motion, surprising the blonde. His manhood had been screaming for her since the first kiss, since the first night of their confessions, since the first time he had laid eyes on her. He had been waiting for this moment for as long as he could remember.

Temari jolted, a little surprised at the level of ferocity he was displaying, a quick cry leaving her as she saw his manhood in front of her for the first time.

"Shika…"

She could only whisper his name as she slid her last remaining piece of clothing down her legs…

"Tem," He spoke softly but his voice seemed forced, as if he was struggling, holding back his primal urges. "Please, stop me now if you want to… because Kami, I wouldn't be able to stop myself if we go any further."

Slowly, she leveled her head with his and moved until her lips were touching his. "Don't stop." She whispered before giving him a hungry kiss.

That was all the permission he needed. In one quick motion he pulled his lips from hers and rolled them over on the bed until she was on her back and he was straddling her waist. Giving her a seductive smile of his own he moved down so that his face was level with her opening.

Feeling her face heat up to match her body, Temari slowly opened her legs to give him access. She couldn't take the suspense as she slowly made his way to her opening, before stopping an inch from it.

He inhaled slowly, the intoxicating scent of her drove away all other thoughts in his mind as moved his tongue out to greet her waiting flesh.

"Shika!" She cried out as his tongue made it's way around and explored her womanhood.

His insanely hot breath on her silky curls made her want to release right then, but she forced herself to hold it in. Her trail of thoughts were instantly lost and she whimpered when she felt his soft, hot, ever probing tongue enter her innermost lips.

Feeling like she was going to faint at the heat that instantly flooded her entire being, Temari fell back onto the bed fully, her hands desperately clawing the pillows around her head, needing something to anchor herself to while unconsciously, instinctively, her legs moved further apart, wordlessly inviting him into the most intimate recesses of her being.

She felt limp and light headed as he slowly kissed his way back up to her lips. His manhood, hard and hot, nudged against her skin. She moved her hand down between them and wrapped her fingers around his heated length. He let out a groan as she slowly, tentatively moved her hand up and down his length. Not being able to hold it back any longer, he pulled away from her and settled himself between her thighs.

"Tem?" He asked huskily for one final permission, his tip right up to her opening.

"Yes," She whispered back, needing to feel him inside of her. "Always, yes."

When he first entered her, the strange, momentary pain was immediately overwhelmed by the unimaginable, intoxicating feel of his length inside her and the pair groaned in unison. Feeling every single insanely hot, tight inch of her around him, her individual muscles clenching and shuddering around him, the Nara felt all rational thoughts flee his powerful mind. But soon his primal instincts kicked in as he gripped her hips to brace her, pushing in deeper than at first. Her eyes firmly shut, mouth opening in short, brief gasps, Temari felt an indescribable, intense pleasure coursing through her entire being.

Temari's legs opened wider to accommodate his slim, toned hips and he drew out of her, just to immediately thrust back deep inside of her, before slowly repeating the process until his initial, rather clumsy thrusts turned smoother, until he finally found a confident, rather firm rhythm, until they practically became one being.

Heartbeat and breathing picking up, his eyes held onto the now wide opened eyes of his girlfriend, now dilated with pure ecstasy and pleasure as harder and harder, faster and faster he thrusted into her, caught in a frenzy he did not expect, the momentum of their combined pleasure propelling him ahead, unstoppable.

His hands seemed to cover her entire body at once, touching her, exploring her, caressing her, urging her, his body revelling in the feeling of her body beneath his, the soft skin of her legs wrapped around his hips, her soft breasts pushing into his hard chest at each dive into her, her hard nipples taunting his skin.

She was completely lost in him, her fingers digging into his shoulders, she lightly cried his name over and over, moving her legs higher and higher around his hips as his once steady rhythm increased, his breathing getting harsher but his pace not failing as he kept going with an intense fervor.

As he pleasured her, she couldn't stop herself from kissing him, tasting him, fusing her lips with his skin, using her teeth to graze the skin of his neck, shoulders, and mouth. The sound of his pleasured moans connected to something deep inside of her, deep within her heart.

Soon after, the pair were teetering on the thin line of the edge, the throbbing pressure inside Temari needing to be released and she had to stop herself from crying in desperation, as his pace increased his movements, turning rushed, wild.

"Tem!" He yelled as he drove powerfully into her for the last time, completely filling her, pressing into the very precise spot that sent her into a uncontrollable fit of delicious quivering, her muscles spasming violently around his manhood, her legs flailing helplessly on the bed, in turn causing him to stiffen for a moment then sending him over the edge as well. The pair cried at the top of their lungs, their voices filling their room completely.

He felt himself slowly slacken above her as they continued to gasp for air. Not wanting to crush his girlfriend under him, he rolled off of her, accidentally rolling her to the side as well since he still had a firm grip around her body. She tucked her face into his neck as she tried to catch her breath. Both continuing to shake, their bodies unable to calm down from the sensations.

"Are you… okay?" He asked, his body forcing himself to speak at the moment, despite the exhaustion. He used his now free hand to weakly reach up to her face, brushing her blonde hair back from her deep red face, giving her a soft smile when their eyes met.

For a minute she couldn't reply, she was too tired to think, her mind was too far gone to think clearly. After calming her breathing she managed to return the smile.

"I've…" She mustered out slowly. "Got to… remember to get you… drunk more often." She finally forced out, tilting her head up to give him a shaky chaste kiss on his cheek. Feeling his arms wrap around her, she nuzzled her nose into his neck and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep, totally and completely exhausted.

Shikamaru gazed in awe at her sleeping face, her lips were red and slightly puffed from his uncountable number of kisses, her cheeks still a flushed red, and her beautiful hair in a wild mess around her face, shoulders and back. He smiled at the breathtaking woman before him, still in awe of her stunning beauty.

Moving himself slightly, he managed to pull some of the sheets that hadn't been shoved off the bed over them. He could feel his entire body covered in sweat and her juices and he would've loved to be able to take a quick shower before falling asleep but he didn't dare leave the heavenly embrace of her, her body called to him even in her sleep, he never wanted to leave her. He only managed to stay awake for another minute before he too, fell asleep.

(With Shou Hiroto sometime that night)

In a dim hallway a figure stood in front of a large, ornate wooden door. Stood beside the door were two guards, large and imposing, however they made no move to question his being there.

"Knock knock knock." A brief pause. "Knock knock knock." Three quicker knocks were followed by a hushed voice.

"Oji-san. Oji-san!" Shou was trying to hide his nervousness. He was told not to disrupt his uncle tonight, and here he was, knocking on his door in the middle of the night.

"Oji-san! Oji-" Shou was cut off when the large door was suddenly swung open, revealing his uncle, Mano Morinosuke, wearing a hastily tied robe over his body and an annoyed scowl on his face.

"Shou." Mono's deep baritone voice rumbled through the dimly lit hall. "I believe that I told you that I didn't want any interruptions tonight."

Shou involuntarily gulped, sweat was starting to form on his forehead. Taking an unknown half step back he cleared his throat.

"I-I know, O-Oji-san. I'm sorry." He stuttered out quickly.

"Then why are you standing here before me, boy?" He asked, clearly annoyed and wanting to get back to 'bed'.

"We-." Shou started but when he saw a glimpse of a figure on the bed behind his uncle he stopped himself before taking a step closer to the old man, whispering in his ear. "I-It's business, Oji-san."

Partially raising an eyebrow Mano glanced behind him then back to Shou, voicing a small grunt. "You were smart enough not to say anything in front of her, hmph. Why don't you show that side of you more often?" Shou deflated a little at the snide remark, his shoulders lowering a little as his eyes drifted away from his uncle.

Mano paused to turn back to the woman in his bed and said something to her in a language that Shou didn't recognize. A few seconds later the woman, underwear in hand, made her way out of the room as she slipped a robe on, giving Mano a soft smile as she exited the door. When the woman was out of earshot Mano gestured Shou inside the room, closing the door and latching several locks behind them.

"I hope for your sake that this matter is of a high priority." Morinosuke mumbled as he flipped on the light and grabbed an open bottle of sake, choosing to drink it from the bottle directly instead of pouring himself a glass.

"Rest assured, Oji-san, it is." Shou said as he took a seat, following Mano's gesture to the open chair.

"Then get on with it, boy" Morinosuke growled, he was still visibly annoyed.

Shou cleared his throat before answering. "Yuuto Ishihara, one of our guests contacted me in person earlier today. He told me that he represents someone who might be interested in a 'business arrangement' with us"

Mano's brow raised slightly before he took another swig of sake. A slight nod told Shou to continue.

"Ishihara said that he is a Wakagashira of the Yakuza, under direct command of Mr. Shinoda himself." At this Mano's eyes widened and he lowered the bottle. Shou gave a small smirk and continued. "I spoke with him earlier as I said, it is my impression that he is very willing to come to an agreement once he meets with you. He and I also shared several drinks, a sign of respect." He said smugly.

"Don't get too excited, Shou." Morinosuke warned with a low growl. "You still have much to learn about this business. Did he prove his words and show you proof that he is who he says he is?"

"Yes, he showed me his Yakuza Crest Coin, he's legit." Shou answered, trying to hold back his emotions, if this went well then his uncle may finally respect him, he couldn't mess this up.

"Hmm." Morinosuke rubbed his chin, thinking. 'Yuuto Ishihara, huh? Obviously an alias. No self respecting Yakuza would offer his real name so freely. That is if he still knows his real name anymore, those damn brainwashing fools.' He thought as he absentmindedly placed his left fist in his right palm, tapping his right forefinger on the back of his left hand.

'Logic would say that he's legitimate, no Kami-fearing man would go around claiming to be his right hand man.' Swirling the sake in the bottle he let out a sigh. 'But if he doesn't work for Mr. Shinoda then who could he be and what could he be after? Is he after power in my organization perhaps? Or does he simply wish for a seat at my table? Does he work for Yagami, that piece of shit, I wouldn't put it past him to try to get someone in my inner circle. But why would my business rival risk sending someone to speak to me directly with no body guards?' His eyes widened slightly, he turned his head back to his nephew, he was obviously sweating and quite nervous but trying to play it off. Pathetic.

"Shou." His low, almost a growl of a voice pulled him out of his thoughts. "Did this 'Yuuto Ishihara' have anyone with him?"

"Uh y-yes, Oji-san, his g-girlfriend." Shou replied quickly, silently damning his nervous stutter. His uncle always noticed.

"Speak clearly, boy. A man does not stutter." Morinosuke almost spat. Sitting back into his chair he continued. "A girlfriend huh? How odd, traditionally a woman wouldn't be brought on a task like this."

"Well maybe he only brought her to help his cover, Oji-san." Shou said a little quickly, nodding his head as he did, as if he was trying to say that he was right. "This is a couples resort after all, it would look odd for him to be here alone."

Mano raised one eyebrow at his nephew's words, a slight smile formed on his lips. This boy might have promise yet, if only he used his head to think more often. "That is true, Shou. Good thinking."

Shou visibly reacted to his uncle's words. His shoulders rose ever so slightly and he fought to hold back a satisfied smile. "Thank you."

"Did he have anyone else with him?" Mano asked. "Besides the woman?"

Shou thought for a second before answering. "Yes, he did. He had two other couples around his age with him at the table."

"And are they members of the Yakuza as well?" Morinosuke questioned.

"I don't know." Shou admitted. "Yuuto didn't say but he had no problems about talking to me about meeting in front of them."

"Hmm. Interesting. An odd one, this 'Yuuto Ishihara'." Mano mumbled to himself. He looked towards Shou. "Do you know the people who were with him?"

Shou seemed to visibly think back to earlier that day, his eyes looking off into the distance. "Well his girlfriend's name is Hana Fukushima, that I know for sure." He involuntarily shivered at her name, he was lucky that someone of Yuuto's status and power didn't just kill him on the spot when they first 'met'. Now he sweats bullets whenever he makes eye contact with her.

"I only heard the others name's in conversation, but I believe that the older looking of the two were named Riku and Yui, they are married but I did not hear their last name. Unfortunately I didn't hear the names of the other two."

"Hmph. Well no matter, I will find out who they are eventually." Mano said as he rose from his chair, Shou instinctively stood as well, waiting for further instruction.

"When you next see him, tell this 'Yuuto Ishihara' that I accept his request for a meeting. Bring him to my office, but have him leave his woman at their villa, you know my policy concerning women and negotiations." Morinosuke said, his tone obvious that he was aware that Shou knew but he said it anyway.

"Yes, I'm aware." Shou said as they made their way to the door. "'They have no business being together. Women are not suited for a man's work.'" Shou replied, quoting his uncle's words.

Mano gave a humored smile. "Seems you might actually be capable of learning something after all." Opening the door he practically shoved Shou outside. "You are dismissed, boy. Make sure that you contact this 'Wakagashira' soon." He leaned into his face.

"Do not fail me again, boy." Pulling back, Morinosuke gave a nod to his guards and closed the door. Shou heard him setting the various locks and the light being turned off. Letting out a long sigh of relief to finally be out of there, he turned and walked back to his villa.

"That damn old man." He spat. "Just you wait, you'll get yours one day. I'll make sure of it."

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