Shikamaru

I still wasn't believing it. On the way home, I couldn't believe what we did. She kissed me with desire, with fury, with passion. I thought the date would be good, I just didn't imagine it would be like this. Would that be our destiny? Live an amazing night once a year? And then? What happens next?

Temari was a hurricane. And without warning, he took me off the ground and swept everything that was in here. It messed with my head. I could never understand her nuances, let alone the actions she took. Did she want it or not? She gave but she also took. On the one hand she was a hard woman, not malleable, with a hostile temperament... But on the other, it was pure lust and sentimentality. And I loved getting to know her every form.

I knew what I would like to call her best side. When we were alone together. She was someone else, the quiet Temari of few friends did not exist. This place was taken over by a wild and shameless woman. She was smart, insightful, genius. I felt I knew her better than anyone. I felt a connection and longed to know if she did too.

Our conversation about the project went on and on... She loved talking about her country, she was the most patriotic I had ever known, but I couldn't pay one hundred percent of my attention. I always got lost while looking at her. That blue dress stuck to her body and breasts because of the rain... And speaking of rain, what was that? That simple scene made me jealous, jealous of her for it, for her freedom. She looked so free.

Watching her get wet from every droplet of rain was the best thing I could see. For a moment I felt like her, free. That was her first time and how many more could I witness? And how many more did I want to witness? It confuses and intrigues me from head to toe. Did I want to be by her side? Not? Yes? And if so, why?

- Deep in thought, Shikamaru? - Yami asked me

- Maybe... - I replied

- That girl... It's the same as that night, isn't it? - he asked

- Yes... It's her - the words just come out of my mouth

- Women... - he snorted - Beware of them

- What you mean? - I was the one who asked this time

- No biggie - he shrugged - When you least expect it, you'll be eating out of her hand - he completed

- That's impossible - I replied

- So you don't know what kind of woman you're getting involved with - he smiled - She's not the type to lose a war

- If you only knew... - I spoke in a low voice

- What did you say?

- Nothing, nothing - I said - Let's go home, I need to rest

He heard me and we went home. I just wanted to lie down on my bed and reflect a little bit on what happened, the last two days. I spent the entire year talking to myself, trying for a moment not to remember those green eyes with blue hues. For 365 days I tried to fill my mind with music, work, with my parents... But here she it was, and again in just one day, it made me feel what I haven't felt in a year.

I arrived home and my parents arrived shortly thereafter. I was in the kitchen when I heard the door slam, it was still raining. It was no big deal, I bet it would be sunny tomorrow, summer rains are normal. I was hungry I couldn't take Temari to for something to eat, what a drag... Maybe I should ask her to go out with me next weekend.

While I was sitting in the bench chair watching Naomi prepare something for me to eat I got a message on my cell phone, it was from Temari and it said: "Thanks for the night :)" and I replied "Except for the rain..." and she promptly replied "That was the best part" and then I smiled.

- Are you smiling for your cell phone, son? - my father said approaching with my mother

- N-nothing - I replied with a fake smile.

- Are you going to lunch tomorrow with us, sweerheart? - my mother asked

- Let him decide for himself... - I cut Shikaku

- Yes - I replied - I will - they looked at me surprised, was it something so absurd?

- Temari arrived in town? - my father asked, rightly, intelligent as he was, I didn't expect less

-Yes ... She arrived yesterday, why? - I asked

- No biggie - he smiled at Yoshino - It's that girl I had spoken of

- Do you want to have dinner with me? - I asked diverting the subject, it was enough in my head, my parents also didn't need to talk about

- Of course son, we are starving - my father replied

It is not so common to have these dinners as a family. My father is always late and my mother is also responsible. I liked to enjoy these little moments I had with them. Okay, we weren't the most functional family in the world, which was it? Money brings many things but takes them away in the same measure.

Naomi started to prepare dinner. We were talking and my parents were enjoying the festival, but with the rain it was easy to conclude that there weren't many people left on the streets.

- And where have you been? - my mother asked, was lying a necessary evil in this case?

- I was with the staff - I said, looking away

- Lie! - she exclaimed - Don't lie to me Shikamaru, I've known you since you were inside my belly

- Okay, woman, what a drag - I snorted - I went on a date with Temari - they looked at each other and smiled

- A date is it? - my mother smiled - And how was it?

- Normal... - It wasn't at all normal - Until it started to rain - I said

- And where did you take her? - my father asked

- Even the Hokage monument - I said and I could see the maids coming to serve us

- Did you know that was where I kissed your father the first time? - my mother laughed

- I didn't need to know - I made a disgusted face

- And what did you talk about? - my father asked

- Shikaku! - my mother intervened - They are no longer children anymore, for sure they have sex... - I yelled

- NOT! - I said - That's not what happened - I explained - As you said, dad, she is focused on work, most of the conversation was about that

- Oh son... You still have so much to learn - my father smiled ironically

- That's not how I raised you - my mother scolded

- What did I do wrong now? - I asked

- You took her to the Hokage monument, with the stars and with that beautiful view to talk about WORK? - Yoshino yelled and pulled my ear - Talk to him Shikaku, I won't be patient

- Okay, let's eat first - he said trying to calm things down

Dinner was normal. After this matter was finally over I could breathe a sigh of relief. I finished eating and went upstairs to my room, thinking about tomorrow and wishing it would come.

Kankuro

Me and Gaara finally arrived in Konoha. And this time we went by plane, which is much better and takes less time. The airport was full, which was to be expected. I told Temari that they were almost there and she sent a message saying that she had to go out with a friend and that she would see us later, I can already imagine what it would be for...

- Temari said he left but left the apartment open - I told Gaara

- Could I call Ino? - he asked softly

- I need to get someone too, I can't take it anymore - I rolled my eyes - Call, Temari won't be home anyway

- I'll text her - he said with a little smile

- Oh heavens, how I wish - I mumbled - She has no friend to introduce you?

- I don't know... You can talk to her later - he said

- Let's do it - I replied

We left the airport and called a car. Just not having to wait eight hours to get here and another hour by bus to the city, my mood was great. Tomorrow I'm going to meet the owner of the store I bought and I'm going to turn it into a new workshop. Being Temari's brother really gave me some benefits and I wasn't going to miss any of them.

The car arrived and we both got in. It would still be 6pm, it should take about thirty minutes to get to the apartment, but in the air conditioning and without a tumult I would go to the rain country like this. Gaara was listening to music, which reminded me that the festival was still going on, we could go out for something to eat. Konoha's food is better than Suna's.

Temari knows I love our country but wouldn't think twice if I could move here. But now with my branches in Suna it would be a little difficult... Anyway I'll take advantage of the time I have here and maybe I'll find someone like Temari and Gaara, I can't imagine these things but anyway I'll never be saw seriously with someone. I am the rebellious son.

Gaara and Temari are known as the introverted tough guys. But oddly enough, just you speak half a dozen right and exact words that they talk like normal, nice people. I love my brothers and honestly I don't know what my life would be like without Temari. We had a few good times in our childhood, Gaara was always sick and couldn't stay with us, Temari was my shelter, always as strong as she is today.

After our parents died, she was the one who held the ends. They had a fund with "a lot" of money and we managed to get by, until Temari got a job and consequently so did I. We never wanted Gaara to work and study, so we always run for do the best him. And looking at him here beside me, I'm proud that my brother can go to college.

Some time later we arrived at the apartment, Temari had already left and we were alone. Gaara texted Ino and she was on her way, I decided I was just going to change my clothes and go down for something to eat, there were some stalls at the end of the street where Temari lived, it was still early, the sun had just set, but I was hungry, I haven't had anything since we left the house.

- Is Ino coming? - I asked Gaara

- She said yes - I said as she opened my suitcase

- Look, I know we don't talk much about girls but use condom... - I tried to talk

- I know, brother - he said and he was red - I already know that

- Oh man, how did you grow - I said - Are you excited for college? - I asked

- Yes, more than anything - he replied - I'm going to the bathroom

- I'll go down to eat something and go for a walk - I said changing my clothes - I'll give you privacy - I winked at him - But not so much, I'll be home in a little while

- Bring something to eat - he replied from the bathroom

- Okay, the big brother here will buy you some good food

I left the apartment and went downstairs. The street was busy, a lot of people but the weather was nice, I felt the wind hitting my face. I started walking, visited some stalls, ate a few things and now I will go to the market, looking around the kitchen quickly I could see that Temari hadn't bought anything yet and Gaara told me to bring him something to eat, I really should be looking like a bank, when did I become the father of this family?

I won some gifts at the stalls, I was feeling like a child. I liked. I would like to have the childhood we never had. Two hours passed and I headed towards the market. I didn't need any maps, as I studied Konoha's geography a bit to see where my store would be, I was already familiar with it. I walked slowly and kept thinking about what I would buy. I didn't find anyone I knew, usually the people who know with Temari are everywhere but not this time.

I arrived at the marked and entered. I couldn't take much, I was on foot, thank goodness it wasn't far from home, just a few streets. But I would take the basics, I would stay there this month and for sure Temari would drag me to the market this week. Just something to eat for at least this week. I walked through the hallways and picked up some things, putting them in the cart.

- Need help with something? - a girl smiled at me, she had two buns on her head and was wearing an attendant's outfit

- Oh no thanks, I'll just take the basics - I replied

- Anything just call me, my name is Tenten - she said smiling again

She was beautiful. She had big brown eyes and an infectious smile, in addition to a white skin that appeared to be smooth. Would I take a chance and ask her out? What's wrong? I'm not doing anything, maybe I should follow my brothers and make a date around here, maybe I should find out first if she has a boyfriend or even a girlfriend.

I walked through the hallways looking for her while I picked up some things. In the end, maybe I needed help carrying it all. It doesn't matter, I call a car. Maybe I should rent one while I'm around... I kept looking for her around the market and was startled.

- Are you looking for something? - she called me again

- Yes you - I said without thinking, I would have to put my years of practice with girls to work

- What's up? - she asked

- Are you free tomorrow? - I went straight - Do you work tomorrow during the festival?

- Yes, I'll be free tomorrow, why? - she smiled

- Look, the point is that I called you very pretty, besides being friendly and willing to help a strange person from another country like me and me... - I started talking quickly and got nervous

- I agree to go on a date with you - she replied

- A-ah, good - I sighed

- Now you can breathe - we both laugh

- P-pleasure, my name is Kankuro - I said

- Pleasure Kankuro - she replied smiling

- Can I have your number? - I asked handing my cell phone and she wrote it down

- Just call me and I'll find you - she replied and continued smiling

- Okay... - I replied but I'm sure I was blushed, she walked away and continued working, I went to the cashier to pay for the groceries

It was official, I had a date.

Temari

I got home and saw the door was open. My brothers had arrived, for a moment while I was with Shikamaru I had forgotten about it. I walked into the apartment and saw Kankuro on the couch, he was smiling at the television. I glanced at the kitchen and it looks like someone had been shopping, I had to say thanks because I hated going to the market.

- Hi - I spoke to him smiling

- Sister - he came to hug me and oddly enough I accepted the hug, he looked at me strange, since he tried for years - Is everything okay? Wow, you're wet! - he spoke with his hands on my shoulders

- Yes, it's ok - I replied - It was nothing, just the rain

- Where were you? You didn't say where you were going even though I already had an idea and...

- I was with Shikamaru - I replied

- I knew! How was it? You don't see each other for how long, a year, right?! - he asked

- Yeah... - I sighed - A year... Changing the subject, why are you so happy? - I asked

- I have a date tomorrow, I found a beautiful girl in the supermarket and asked her out - he replied and I was surprised

- Wow - I said - Quite a surprise, where is Gaara? - I asked

- With me - a female voice came out of the hallway

- Ino! - many surprises for one day - I didn't know you were here - Gaara came right behind her with his shirt open, heading to the kitchen

- Where were you that you weren't at home? - she asked with her hands on her hips

- Shikamaru, of course! - Kankuro laughed and I sighed

- Speaking of which Miss Temari, you two owe me one, who do you think distracted Kiba yesterday for the two lovebirds to be together? Me - she crossed her arms - And worse - she pulled me into the bedroom

- What's wrong, Ino? - I asked

- He thinks he hooked up with you - she rolled her eyes - I already hooked up with that sucker and he can't even remember my kiss

- You and Kiba? You're kidding - I laughed

- Have you never had a friend with benefits? - she said

- Friends with benefits? - I asked

- By heaven Temari, you fuck with the person from time to time - she said as if it were obvious

- Oh no, I never had - I shrugged

- Anyway, tomorrow at Tsunade's lunch you arrive and clarify things, before he talks to Shikamaru and talks to some people, Kiba is a gossip animal - she warned me

- Alright, I'll talk to him - I sighed

- Thank you - she replied and I felt a pang of irony in her speech

- How are you with Gaara? - I asked

- The same as always, our chemistry is amazing, I dont knew your little brother is very aggressive in bed... - I cut her off immediately

- No, I don't need to know what my brother does in this regard - I replied quickly

- Okay - she replied - Kankuro said he went to the market, I'm going to eat something, do you mind? - she asked

- No, make yourself comfortable - I replied and she left my room

I kept sighing as I lay down on the bed, I remembered that my dress was wet, I needed to take it off. I hunted down the blouse I wear to sleep, put it on and lay down. I kept fiddling with my cell phone, texted him, thanking him for the day, and when I least expected it, I fell asleep at the thought of him.

The next day...

I was already on my way to the lunch that Tsunade organizes. Kankuro and Gaara stayed at home, but both would meet other people later. It was a private event, so as much as I wanted them to go, they couldn't. Shikamaru texted me, it was written "Good morning, prepared for tedious business?" , I laughed when I read it, because really, living with these types of people, the subjects were usually boring and only involved politics and I replied "Maybe it won't be so boring if you have the right company" and put my cell phone aside.

Sakura also texted me that she was already there. Thankfully, I'll talk to Tsunade and then stay with her. I hope today is a quiet day. I had to settle that issue with Kiba but it was no big deal, I didn't want to be with him and period, I would just make it clear. It took a while for me to arrive but it was no longer a novelty for me, the festival was still going on.

A novelty would be how the day would continue on Monday, with the end of the festival and the return to the city's routine. While I was thinking about it, I got out of the car and walked to the salon. It was the same as last year, my cell phone rang but I decided not to give it much importance, I needed to concentrate. Maybe some clans talked to me because I was nervous? Last year Its easy and now I'm much more studied.

I entered. I gave my name and went through that huge gate. I kept looking for Sakura but couldn't find it, maybe she was in the bathroom. I saw Tsunade and decided to talk to her soon, I arrived, I'm fine and I'm dying to work while I'm here.

- Ms. Tsunade - I called her

- Temari! - She said happily - How long, I was informed of your arrival but you didn't talk to me, Sakura said she was busy, probably adapting right? - she asked

- Yes, I was solving things in the apartment - I said but I felt I lied because I didn't just do that

- That's good! And how was the change?

- Everything's great, I'm looking forward to starting work - I said

- Enjoy today! - she said and took a sip of her booty - Tomorrow the work starts, you'll go with Shikamaru to visit our greenhouse, Shikaku informed me

- Okay - I said - I'm anxious!

- If you want to know where Sakura is, she's in the bathroom - she said

- Thank you Mrs Tsunade - I thanked and went after Sakura

I walked and halfway there I felt someone pull my wrist, I turned to look, was it...

- Temari! - Kiba exclaimed

- Oh, hi Kiba - I said

- What do you think after we go to a place more... Reserved? - he said

- Kiba, I have to talk to you... - I said taking his hand off my wrist

- She's busy right now, Kiba - I felt that thick voice behind me, accompanied by a light hand on my waist, it was Shikamaru

- I was talking to her first - Kiba said

- Hey Ki... - I tried to speak

- What is it, Shikamaru? Why do you want here? - Kiba asked

- I'm not getting into anything but you're being inconvenient and besides... - I cut

- It's enough. The two - I walked away - Kiba, listen, I wasn't the one who kissed with you on Friday, it was Ino, I don't want to be with you, I came to Konoha for work and not to date - I exposed and felt the two strangers

- Ino... - he looked at me pale

- And you - I referred to Shikamaru - I don't need someone to save me, I'm not a helpless fucking girl

- Temari, I didn't want to... - he replied - Forget it...

They both left and left me alone. I saw Kiba going after Ino, probably to get some satisfaction from her and Shikamaru went outside, probably smoking her cigarette. I didn't want this, a scene, in front of everyone. As if we were children. I continued towards the bathroom to meet Sakura. Wow, I needed a drink.

I went into the bathroom and saw Sakura putting on her makeup. I went straight to talk to her about what had just happened. I felt that there was a strange atmosphere between me and Shikamaru. Damn it.

- Sakura - I called her

- Temari! You arrived - she replied happy

- You don't know what happened... - I said

- What there was? You look upset - she stared at me

I explained the story to her and we talked. If anyone could help and advise me it was her. What was that? I just wanted to work things out and it felt like I hurt two people.

- What do you want me to say? You're not wrong - she said - They're both idiots

- It was horrible, we were like teenagers arguing and I didn't expect this to happen after the meeting Shikamaru and I had yesterday... - I said sincerely

- He was jealous - she stated - Don't worry

- Jealousy?

- It's jealous - she laughed - You know, this feeling of possession? Then this

- But why? - I asked

- Well... I'm not the one who has to tell you this - she replied - Don't worry, he'll come talk to you

- I'm going to work with him, I didn't want it to be a strange atmosphere - I confessed

- Don't worry, won't be - she winked at me - Come on, let's enjoy the rest of the party

She finished getting ready and pulled me outside. We ate, drank, laughed and talked. I spoke with some clans, the day yielded, the hours passed. I loved the party, it was as good as last year. I was more sociable and I liked this new version.

Sakura and I saw Kiba and Ino arguing outside the hall and after that I didn't see Shikamaru, maybe I should talk to him or I'd leave it for tomorrow, maybe it would be better this way...

- Temari... - I heard someone calling me

- Oh, hi - I replied, it was Shikamaru

- Can we talk? - he asked

- Yes - I replied sincerely - Sakura will be right back

- All right darling, go there - she gave me a little push

We walked to the outside where there were some trees. A very large fountain in the center with the symbol of Konoha. The sun was setting, it was an incredible sight and soon the sky would be full of stars. He walked ahead of me and had his head down. He sat at the bottom of the fountain and I sat beside him

- I wanted to apologize for earlier I ruined the party to you - he said staring at the horizon - Things didn't turn out as I imagined today

- Okay, I was rude to you so I'm sorry too - I said - I just wanted to clarify things with Kiba as Ino advised me to do, she told me...

- I know... I butted in where I wasn't called - we both laughed

- Kiba wouldn't get off my back if I wasn't clear with him - I said - But I had to do it myself

- Yeah... - he sighed and spoke

- Were you jealous? - I played, I remembered what Sakura had told me, he turned red and didn't keep eye contact

- What? J-jealous? Not! I don't even like you that much - he said

- Oh, wow... - I was surprised and that... did it hurt? - Forget it - I was sad but I was also pissed, I got up and was going to say goodbye

- No, Temari - he took my hand

- You've already apologized, there's no reason for me to stay here - I said angrily

- No, wait, that's not what I meant - he completed

- So what did you mean, Shikamaru? Tell me - I spat the words in your face - We haven't seen each other in a year, you didn't send me a message during that time and now you're coming with this one? Whats your problem?

- Maybe I am, okay? - he admitted - Maybe I got jealous, you have no idea what Kiba says about you, he's completely crazy and stupid - he rolled his eyes

- And what does he said? And why do you care what he says? And anyway you had no right to meddle like that - I replied

- I know! I'm sorry - while we were talking I noticed it had gotten dark - I care what he says because I like what we have

- And what do we have? - I asked and he stared at me, no answer - You know what? Forget it...Tomorrow we talk about it, I have to go home - I said and he pulled me and held me in his arms

- Promise me you'll text me when you get home safely - he said in my ear and I shivered, I reinforced to hear how his heart beats, they were accelerated

- And I ...

- Promise - he repeated

-I promise- I said as he looked to the side to see if there was no one here

- Okay... - he released me

I looked into his eyes, turned and walked away. Tomorrow I would see him again, that subject was not yet over. But... He didn't insist, he is smart, talking with this strange feeling never works, in any situation. We would talk when the time was right. Now I just needed to go home.