Wolves

by TemariWindQueen

Every year on a certain date there is a summer moon festival. Shikamaru is a DJ in the festival. But he is coming from an extremely wealthy family, the Nara clan and, due to this fact, he wears a mask on his face and his code name is shadow. Temari is from Suna and one day, her job makes her go to Konoha on the day of the festival, their fates crossed, what now?

20. Party

Part 1

The next morning...

Shikamaru

Last night was a disaster. Most of us got weird after the game. The girls went upstairs and each went to his room. I didn't hear any movement at night. I think for now everyone is wanting to stay cool and enjoy Saturday. The sun was strong outside, the beautiful view to the sea made me want to get out of bed even though it was early.

And worse than that, I couldn't sleep. My head swam and always stopped in the same place: Kiba and Temari alone in a room for seven minutes. And it can get worse: she proposed it. I wasn't going to say in front of everyone that I was in love with her, it's not part of our agreement to show affection and good... It would be a fucking declaration on my part. On the other hand, I never demanded fidelity from you, because, so to speak, we have nothing.

Kiba didn't think twice. He wasn't stupid to refuse, I wouldn't, why would he? Temari has already told me that Kiba is not her type and she never even thought about hooking up with him. So because yesterday she wanted to spend seven minutes locked with him in a room and if she thinks I didn't notice a mark that turned her skin reddened, she's dead wrong. Kiba has very sharp canines, and that's probably what he did. He bit Temari's skin.

How I wanted to scream. I was pissed. So, looking at it this way, it was actually better that each one stayed in her room, I didn't want to argue with her when everything had just happened. And not for that, if I need it, I still have Shadow. I could get that information out of her. It wasn't a bad idea. It's just…I was starting to feel bad for doing this.

I even thought about making her jealous. What would your reaction be? Would she feel the same anger I feel now? There would be a party here today. Anyway it's a good thing I woke up early, I need to go downtown to buy some things. Ino put me through this hole but I really owed her. Putting up with Kiba talking in her ear wasn't for everyone and she did it for me. I had to reciprocate somehow.

I put on some clothes and went downstairs. The house was silent. It was eight o'clock in the morning now. I went to the kitchen to get something to eat and Choji was having breakfast.

- Good morning, Choji - left as if I was mumbling

- Good morning, Shikamaru - he replied smiling, it destroyed my conscience, there was no reason for me to treat him badly

- All right? Did you sleep well? - I asked more relieved

- It's okay and you? - he reciprocated

- More or less ... You know how it is - I shrugged

- Yesterday the atmosphere was heavy - he laughed - Did you and Temari talk?

- No... We didn't talk - I replied - Do you want to go city with me? - I asked changing the subject

- What are you going to do there? - he looked at me

- Ino asked me a favor and there's no way I can deny it - I said - There are several stores with food, you might like it, it's been a while since the last time we were here

- I would love to go - he said

Choji was a great friend. Innocent sometimes. I preferred to leave him out of complicated matters. The heart problems I solved with Ino. I'm going to buy some speakers and call Yami to come here even with my mask and my mixer. And I have a big favor to ask him too...

Choji and I got in the car and went. The road to town was clear. The sun warmed us, it was hot. It was perfect for going to the beach. The city was not far away and I was praying to find the things Ino asked for. Choji got excited and so I decided to call Yami.

CALL ON

- Shikamaru? - he said - Is everything alright?

- Yes, don't worry - I said - I just wanted to ask you a favor

- What's up? - he asked

- I need you to come to the beach house - I said at last

- What did you forget? - he said ironically

- It's not like that - I mumbled - Some things happened and I need you to bring my mask with my mixer

- Only that? - I heard your deep voice on the other end of the line

- No... - I wasn't sure if I could demand it from him and I would have to tell everything later

- Tell me what's going on

- I need you to be Shadow, for one night, tonight - I said.

- WHAT? - he screamed

- Then, no need to scream - I said - If you can't just say no

- N-no, boss, of course I can - he said but he knew he had been nervous

- It's ok, it's no big deal, it's for a short time - I said - We have similar height, that's enough, be all in black and that's enough

- Leave it, I'll be there as soon as possible

- Thank you, Yami - I thanked - I don't even know how I repay you

- I can enjoy the party - he laughed - It will be more than enough

- See you soon

- Goodbye

CALL OFF

I wasn't an idiot. I wouldn't risk being Shadow for tonight and screwing things up with Temari even more. If she finds out, she'll probably never talk to me again and every day I think giving her my number and talking to her has been a really bad idea.

We arrived in town and Choji and I split up for the time being. I went to buy things besides drinks. I didn't think I would spend so much money this weekend. You pay me, Ino. Luckily, I found everything I needed. And at least now I had brand new speakers to put in my house. I still didn't want to go home. I still didn't want to have to look at Temari. And oddly enough, not even for Kiba's face.

We stayed a little longer in the city. I walked over to where I invited Temari to come on Sunday. The center had a huge tree in the middle with lights. It was a very beautiful place besides being cozy. And from the photos I saw of Suna, it reminds me a little of the architecture there. I wanted Temari to feel at home. After a month away it is inevitable not to feel. Damn it, I was still thinking about her and what I wanted to give her.

It was very difficult to get her out of my head. And more and more I realized how difficult it was going to be to let her go. Maybe I was right. Yesterday what I did... I just a cut. It's just... The hardest part was having to look at her face after I did that. She looked like she was angry, but I felt an accompanying sadness. I did not want it to be like this. I didn't want to have to hurt her to make it easier for me.

I don't know if we would talk today. It was the first time we hadn't spoken in a month. We've had a disagreement or two before, but it was always work-related and not the two of us. When it's about us the atmosphere always gets weird and we never want to talk about it. Maybe because neither of us wants this to end.

Temari

The party had already started and I still hadn't seen Shikamaru. I didn't see him all day and it seems that my plan to get angry worked out. Maybe I was upset with him yesterday, but he was jealous which only proved I was right, he like me, if only a little. I just didn't like the way he said it, he was getting involved with me, he made promises and a loud "no" was proliferated for everyone to hear. As if being in love with me was something horrible.

Okay, I didn't even know what I felt. But I certainly didn't dislike him enough to do that. If it had been a question for me, I would have joked or just ignored it. So if he did that, it's because he wants me to back off, that I don't create expectations for something that isn't true. But damn it hurts. That's why I hate anything that has a feeling in the middle. It's hard and things always get out of hand.

So I walked away. I didn't look for him today and I don't even know where he is. I could have visited his room last night or texted him as a "peace deal" but I didn't. I wanted to believe he felt as bad as I did. I was dancing in the middle of the room with several people, but my thoughts were still on him. There was no way, I had to find him and talk to him. I hate getting in a fight with people and if we're going to get away, so be it. That's when Ino walked past me.

- Ino - I call her in the middle of that crowd

- What's up? - she turned around angrily

-What happened to your dress? - I asked and it was dirty, it looked like they had spilled a drink on her

- What you think? A stupid guy spilled drink on me - she replied - I'll go upstairs to change, what do you want?

- I haven't seen you all day today, so... I wanted to apologize for yesterday - I said

- For what exactly? - she laughed

- You know, the game - I replied

- Are you really thinking about it? - she came to me - I know you didn't stay with Kiba and it sure was to make Shikamaru jealous

- Yeah... That was exactly it - I said embarrassed

- And even if that were the case, I have nothing to do with him - she lied, her voice cracked at the end

- I just wanted to make things clear - I said - You and Sakura are important to me

- Don't look like that - she came and gave me a quick hug - I would never be upset with you - she concluded - Now let me change, maybe I'll be lucky enough to run into Gaara

- One more thing - I called her - Did you see Shikamaru around? - I asked

- He went out in the afternoon to buy some things, but I haven't seen him since - she shrugged - Good luck

- Thank you - I thanked

I was drinking a little bit and honestly the weather couldn't be better. The party was great, but I really wanted to talk to Shikamaru... I hate unresolved things and maybe it's time to be honest with him and put a stop to it. When I turned to look for him the show was announced. I heard earlier that Shadow would be here and I didn't believe it. But I remembered that he and Ino are friends, and that's definitely what made all these people here.

- Hello everyone - everyone shouted - I'm here at the invitation of my friend, Ino Yamanaka - Shadow said - I hope you enjoy the show

The music started to play and the crowd went wild. Everyone was pretty drunk. Wow, I loved that beat. It could stay there for hours. I was rather curious to know who was under that mask, did Ino know who it was? But it was better this way. No names, no problems. I already have enough to handle.

I went after Shikamaru. I walked through all those people. My god, did this house have to be that big? And Ino had to have called so many people like that? I looked for it, I went to the kitchen and nothing, on the second floor it wasn't there either. He left but he definitely went back to the party. It's not possible that I managed to irritate him that much.

The only place I hadn't gone was the backyard. Deciding to go there, maybe he was smoking. I went downstairs and saw that sea of people. They're going to break this house down, and I stumbled down the stairs and across the room. I walked around the yard, passed the cars and there were a lot of people out here too, maybe trying to find a place to breathe and then I saw him. Leaning against a wall with a girl next to him. They were both smoking. And she was too close, too close to him. I felt angry. Was I that replaceable? Could any girl who arrived with him stay with him? So is this how it's going to be? Is this his revenge for what I did yesterday? Never make a Shikamaru woman angry, ever. If he was going to do that, I would make him embarrassed.

- Hi, boyfriend - I said approaching them - Do you have a cigarette for me too?

- T-temari - he said

- Who are you? - a girl asked

- I'm his girlfriend, it's a pleasure to meet you - I smiled and it was the most forced smile I've ever given

- He didn't say he had a girlfriend - she crossed her arms

- Yeah, he's kind of forgetful - I shrugged - Excuse us there are some things I want to talk to him

- I'll only leave here if he tells me to leave - she took his arm

- Unglue him - I said seriously, she rested her head on his chest

- No, never! - she screamed, then how scandalous - You're not the only one, blonde - she mocked - My company must be better

-Okay, dear ...- I approached her and spoke low in her ear - Sweet dreams - I touched a specific point on her neck and she fainted

- TEMARI - Shikamaru also yelled - What did you do to her?

- Are you worried about her? So keep rubbing her around - I yelled back and some people looked - Go take care of her now

- You are jealous? - he asked - did you need to do that? What the problem? You are a fucking ANBU?

- Oh so you wanted to continue with her - I replied - And yes, I was trained like a fucking ANBU, Shikamaru - I was pissed

- I did not mean that - he replied

- Were you going to do something to stop with her? - I asked - And you had to rub with her in front of me? I don't demand fidelity but at least a little sense would suit you

- Said the person who was locked in a room with Kiba - he replied - If you think I don't know, you know you're very wrong

- Don't make me laugh - I said - Unlike you apparently I'm more intelligent than emotional, keep your girls around, have fun

I turned to leave but he pulled me away. I told him to let go of me, I didn't know where he was taking me. Wow, I was drunk. What was I doing? What was he doing? He held my wrist tightly, like he didn't want me to go away. He dragged me to the car and pushed me inside. What did he intend to do? Get us out of here? To talk? Now he wanted to talk, too late. He got into the car and said nothing. We were silent.

The unease between the two of us grew. We were alone in that car, drunk and pissed off from our fights. He didn't start the car, didn't do anything. He just stood there like he was waiting for something and I knew what it was. Because I expected the same. The truck has the single seat. He moved closer to me. He didn't need to say anything, his eyes conveyed the whole truth. They were sincere. Our eyes never lie. Desire consumed us.

I laugh, and he glares at me. I get closer to him and he gets closer too. I sit on top of him and kiss him, his hands dropping to my waist as I press my body closer. I hold the back of his neck as I deepen our contact, the warmth of his mouth makes me feel alive, the taste of his vodka on his tongue turns me on.

- Fuck, I'm still pissed at you - I said against her mouth

- The best part of fights is the reconciliations - he replied.

I step away, turning my head toward the front windshield. Shit. People were near the car, walking and dancing around, we were in the backyard but here it was also full. That adrenaline rush of getting caught only increased the tension between the two of us. Shikamaru buried his lips in my neck, kissing and biting. The drink was only adding to things.

- The windows have insulfilm - he mumbles against my skin - So dark it's illegal

- So that's what money can do? - I mocked him

I turn back to him and dive into his mouth again, listening to the music and laughter that was just a few feet away, all around us, and not giving a shit. Not knowing what goes on in there. I catch a glimpse of someone passing by the truck, and let out a moan. Damn it. He moves from my mouth to my neck again, getting greedy, and I close my eyes, holding him. Moving closer, he cups my face, running his thumb across my cheek.

- Tell me something true, Temari - he utters low in my ear

I hesitate, wanting his mouth back, but his hands hold my face, his eyes are centered on mine. I lean over and put my forehead to his again.

- The scar on my back - I said - I didn't get it playing with my brothers like I said - continued - I'm hard to deal with, after everything that happened in my life, I created a barrier around me, one that I I didn't think it could be undone so easily...

- Easily? - he asked but I refused to answer

- Let me finish talking - I said - I was jealous to see you with that girl and also another thing that is true... I hate cheese on my sandwich - I joked trying to disguise

Suddenly, without me even waiting, he snorts, breaking into laughter. A wide smile spreads across his face, making me smile too. He didn't insist that I tell or explain himself, he didn't pressure me, as many did and that's what I liked most about him. I kiss him again, feel his fingers pressing hard into my back, and he growls low as he kisses me again and again, breathing hard, like it's an endless cycle. He grips the back of my neck, holding me in place as he runs his nose and mouth back up to my neck, inhaling me. Biting me in the same place Kiba bit.

- You feel me? - he whispers, squeezing my hips hard against him, I whimper as I rub against the hardness of him between my legs.

- Yes... - it came out of my mouth like a plea.

He puts his hand on my bikini top, undoes the lace with ease, and the straps fall from my arms, around me. And it exposes my bare breast. I quickly lift my arms, covering myself. But he comes over, kissing me, and grabs my ass, squeezing me against him.

- No one will see anything - he whispers - Where is the girl who likes a challenge? - I stare at him and he looks into my eyes, biting his lip

- This girl is right in front of you - I smiled

- Nobody sees you... - he says kissing me - I should try to be more understanding, but I'm selfish when it comes to you

My chest suffocates seeing his declaration and the heat there inside that truck swirls in my belly, making me throb and my body beg for more. I have never been so turned on. The windows would start to fog up from our heat.

- Take me somewhere - I said, leaning towards him - And I'll let you kiss me anywhere you want

- It looks seductive - he says - Maybe next time

I gasp as he grips my left breast between his teeth, sending shocks through my nervous system and straight down between my thighs. My heavens, we can't. But he sucks the whole thing into his mouth, I grab his shoulders, my eyes close and I don't give a damn what's going on out there. He suddenly pulls away from me, and I see him pulling his shirt over his head. I briefly see the rest of the tattoos creeping up his arm and over his shoulder, as well as the small ones on his chest and stomach.

-I love your tattoos...- I spoke in a low voice

- And I yours... - he replies - One day you will tell me the meaning of each one of them... - he touches them with his fingertips and pulls me to him again, pressing his chest against mine - I want to feel your warm skin on mine - Shikamaru pronounces it softly

I look into his black eyes, both of us breathing hard, but I see him pause for a moment, like he's suddenly unsure about something. And suddenly I'm not worried about getting caught. I'm worried about him stopping. But then I stop. I think I know what he's feeling…. My eyes burn with tears, I can't believe I'm vulnerable to someone like that.

- I'm so tired... - I said and he looked at me - So tired of holding back everything I feel, so tired of being someone I'm not...

- What do you mean by that? - he asks worried and he go back to leaning my forehead on his

- Shikamaru? - I put my hand on his face, speaking softly - Can I tell you something that's true?

- Of course you did - he nodded

- I fell in love with you - I said at last - I fell madly in love with you - I declared

I want to feel it. I want to allow myself to feel this. I want to be lost with him for as long as I can, at least as long as we have time. I run my hand over his chest and wrap myself around his neck. Is weird. I've never felt this way, I'm sure I've never felt this way about anyone. We get involved so easily, and even when we're angry or fighting, it's still good, it's like I'm sure it would be okay in the end. Heavens, this is so bad.

- Temari... - he called me but I refused to look at him - Look at me

- What's it? - I was still with my head down when I answered and then he took my hand and placed it on his heart, his skin was hot and his heartbeat accelerated

- Feel how it's beating for you now - he pronounced. - Every time I allow myself to think about you and when we're together, it beats like this and I don't know how to make it stop and maybe... I don't want to.

Part 2

Ino

I can't believe my perfect white dress was now dirty and worse, I was missing the party. I had to run upstairs, it was horrible and I'm pissed. Nothing is going as I planned. This weekend was supposed to be perfect but instead there was just stress. I walked into the bedroom and went running to my bag to get another outfit. Glad I'm always prepared for any situation. I kept thinking... It's been so hard dealing with Kiba lately and what was that all about yesterday? Why did I feel jealous? It was Temari, after all! I stay with your brother, by heavens! My feelings were confused. I feel like they haven't done anything I want, like they won't obey me, but why was I so upset about it? Even she came to talk to me. It was a stupid thing.

For the past few weeks I've tried to keep myself busy, first: not thinking about Kiba too much, and second: don't give him a chance to see me. When he's close to me, I feel things... That I wasn't supposed to feel. And it makes me angry, it feels like I have no control over it. Who will ever say that there is reason in the things done by the heart? Well, that someone will certainly not be it. My eyes watered. Why was I thinking about this right now? Why did I miss you? No. I don't miss him, I don't miss crying for him, calling him, talking to him, kissing him... Argh! No. I need to keep him away from me. Worst of all, I like the way he teases me. We live on the warpath, we went from lovers to enemies. I hated this.

I grabbed my purple outfit, cropped blouse, and skirt I'd kept and started taking off the dirt to change. I shouldn't be going through this. I took off the dress and was going to reach down to pick up the clothes.

- Wow! - I heard someone say and I turned to look

- What are you doing here? - I said looking at Kiba angrily

- Ah... Ino - he pointed at me laughing - Not that I haven't seen any of this before but... - I looked at my body and remembered that I wasn't wearing a bra with that dress

- GET OUT OF HERE YOU PERVERT - I yelled pulling the sheet that was on the bed for me

- Ino, stop screaming I just want to talk - he said closing the door and turning the key, great, it was locked here with him - Although it's hard seeing you like this

- Say what you want and leave me alone - I said seriously - I want to go back to the party soon

- Ino... - he said approaching - I just... I want to know how you are

- Which? - I asked in disbelief, he had never cared like that before, I started to pick up my clothes to get dressed - What did you say, Kiba?

- I want to know if you're alright... It's been a while since we talked - he looked like a dog without a owner - I miss you, I looked for you at your house a few days but...

- I was running away from you - I replied as I put on my skirt - I knew I would show up there again

- I know I was stupid - he replied - I know I was the one who walked out that door that time, I know I broke your heart... - he said approaching

- You did much more than that, Kiba - I replied - And you know

- Let me fix things - he replied instantly

- There is nothing to be fixed - I said - What was broken, I glued a long time ago and by myself - I imposed

- So give me a chance to do something different - I wanted to believe in him but... - I'm here now and I want to be with you

- Now? - I snorted ironically putting on the blouse - After having traveled halfway around the world you decided to settle down and I have to accompany you in this? - I asked

- You was much better without her - he pointed at me

- I can't talk seriously with you - I rolled my eyes - One day maybe we can have this conversation about what happened

- I was immature, Ino! I could never make you happy back then, what don't you understand? - he held my arms - Not everything has to be the way you want it, princess

- Let go of me, Kiba - I said but I was out of strength

- I never stopped thinking about you, never! Everything always led me to you, I myself didn't understand my feelings, how could we have worked out back then? - he asked

- Well, but now I'm in another one! Accept and deal with it, I won't have to wait for you this whole time with open arms, I became your female version, on purpose - I replied sadly, I couldn't even feel more angry - I looked for you, in each person and I realized how wrong I was

- You want to be with Temari's brother, is that it? - he asked - He treats you well?

- Yes, he treats me like gold! - I replied and I felt the sadness in his eyes

- Tell me, Ino - his face was close to mine, I could feel his breath on my cheek and his voice in my ear - Tell me I don't have any more chance with you and I'll stop, but only if you say it looking at us my eyes - he ironic smile, what anger

- I... I - I didn't know what to say, I wanted so much to have him there with me - I...

- Ino... - he called me - It took me a while to realize that I loved you, but when I did I knew I'd love you until my dying day

I was literally speechless. Everything was happening so fast and I was scared. Fear of letting me down again, afraid of hurting me. I wanted from the bottom of my heart to believe in him... How I wanted to... I got lost in my thoughts and couldn't utter a word at all... Maybe he really has changed...

-You didn't say "no" - he said holding my face - I'll consider this a yes - your voice excited me

- I don't... I don't want to get hurt again - I spoke for myself - I don't trust you...

- I'll never let you go again, I'll do to deserve your trust - he replied approaching my mouth - Wow Ino, you're so beautiful... - he put a piece of my bangs back - You're the...

- Ino?! - I heard someone call me, was it Gaara? - Are you there?

- Ah redhead, don't fuck it - Kiba rolled his eyes and I pushed him away, was I in a trance?

- Hi Gaara, honey! I'm here, I'm coming - I replied

- Leave him alone - Kiba held me

- You will go into that closet and be quiet until we leave here and then you leave - I said

- Tomorrow! - he said - Meet me at the pier at the end of the beach

- I'll think about it - I replied quickly before pushing it in the closet

I quickly went to open the door for Gaara. He had his shirt open. That was a great sight. He looked me up and down, why was he here? Why was he looking for me?

- What happened to your clothes? - he asked me

- Some idiot spilled a drink on me - I said, giving him space to enter the room, I was nervous

- Was you alone here? - he asked

- Yes, we are alone here - I replied quickly - I wanted one of the girls to help me but they were busy - I said trying to disguise

- I could have helped you - he approached me

- Of course you could - I ran a hand over your neck

Gaara was about to bring his mouth to mine when we heard a noise. I knew it was coming from the closet. I would kill Kiba if he messed up this.

- Shall we get a drink? - I asked - I'm dying of thirst! - I spoke excited

- Come on - he took my hand - Shadow is still playing, I want to enjoy the show - he agreed, thankfully

We left the room and I could breathe easily. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. We walked down the stairs and blended into the crowd. I was dancing and Gaara went to get me a drink. Wow, I needed to get drunk until I couldn't remember my name anymore. I felt like I was being watched and in the distance I could see Kiba winking at me. A flame flared in my stomach.

What did Kiba want to talk to me about? What was he planning on doing? When did things start to get complicated again? I just wanted to be here enjoying the beach house and forget about the work I'll have from now on. Besides... It wouldn't be fair to Gaara if I got involved like this with someone so close to our cycle...

It's okay that we don't have "nothing", but we've become very good friends and I can almost certainly tell he has feelings for me. Yesterday when I got upset he kept texting me, asking if everything was ok. He cares about me and my well being. And I want to be with someone like that. It gives me peace and tranquility. I deserve to be with someone like that.

But the "x" in the question is... Do I like him too? I mean, enough to leave everything behind? Because... As much as I try and try, it seems like a part of me will always belong to someone. This someone I would give anything to forget. I have to make up my mind before I do anything stupid.

Give Kiba another chance or start something new with Gaara?

Sakura

Seriously, it's been over an hour since I've seen a familiar face. I am sitting outside the house on the beach. There's a bonfire here and some people. The sea is calm and the weather pleasant. There are many stars in the sky. I should be enjoying the party better but I'm far from being like Ino. It's been a while since I've seen Naruto.

Yesterday after the game he didn't talk to me properly. He's always so excited and cheerful that I wanted to know what the problem was. Our relationship is a strange thing... In a way, I like him, he's my friend. We were created together. It's just... I know how much he likes me and he always made a point of making that clear. I never cared about his statements until he stopped making them.

For three weeks now, he's been acting a little weird. I don't know if saying more mature would be the right name. He stopped "running after me" and I often found myself texting him because I missed his presence by my side. He always cheers me up when I'm down and I've gotten used to having him on my side. He stopped looking for me and always said he was busy.

I didn't understand men. Our relationship was fine. We stayed when I felt like it, but of course, when I wanted to. Whenever I had a stressful day, I would call him and he would come running. Only... He stopped doing that. Yesterday he wanted to kiss me in the game, which was new since in the last few weeks we barely spoke and at first I didn't want to, at least not there in front of everyone. But after a lot of insisting I left, I missed his mouth.

We started staying last year and not much has changed so far. We're not date "serious" but... I don't see any point in hanging out with other people either. My time sometimes doesn't allow me to do that either. Helping Tsunade and studying for college took up most of my day. I decided I would go in, find something to drink with someone I knew to talk to and stop being so melancholy.

- What is this kitten doing lost around here? - I heard a female voice say

-This is my friend's house - he replied and I could recognize his voice from afar

- Naruto? - I turned around and said

- Hi - he smiled at me

- Hi, honey - the girl who was with him stretched out her hand

- Do you know each other? - I asked

- I just met him, he's cute isn't he?! - He smiled getting close to him, because that bothered me? - My name is Fuka

- Naruto, can I talk to you? - I asked - Alone

- Want to steal it from me? - the woman asked maliciously - So easy?

- We're friends - I explained - I just need to talk to him in private

- I don't care if they're friends, he's with me now - that sentence was a pang in my chest

- You do not come? - I addressed him

- I'm fine here - he replied - What do you want to talk?

-It's a private matter - I replied and grabbed his wrist pulling him

- Hey - the woman screamed - Don't think you're going to steal it that easy, girl

- Go for me - I smiled - You don't want to fight with me - I replied in a threatening tone, she let him go

I could see from afar what kind of woman she was. I doubt that I would even chip a tip of her nail. And she sure as hell wouldn't have the courage to face me. I pulled Naruto by the ear to where I was sitting before. I was angry? Anger at seeing him with another woman? Was I jealous? I do not believe this.

- Ah, Sakura is hurting - he complained

- Think about it before rubbing with anyone out there - I let go and crossed my arms

- What's the problem? - he asked

- It's just that... - I was trying to find a suitable answer - It's just that... You never know who can have sexually transmitted diseases or not

- I was having fun - he mumbled - What do you want to talk so much?

-I was alone..- I said - I've missed you these last few weeks - his face changed when I said that

- Yeah... I was busy with some things there - he replied scratching his head

- Why didn't you talk to me yesterday? - I asked - After the game

- I was upset - he was sincere - We stayed for a while and nothing changes, it seems you don't like me, actually it seems like you're using me

Hearing it come out of his mouth hurt. Was that how he felt? I never asked... He's the one who always talks and asks, sometimes I forget that he has feelings just like me.

- Not quite - I replied with a shrug

- You didn't even want to kiss me yesterday - he replied - And look, we've done more than that...

- Naruto! - I screamed

- If you love me, tell me Sakura - he said - Speak now before I leave

- What? - I shivered

- I got tired of chasing you - he replied - I did it for too long... When I thought our relationship was going somewhere

- Naruto...

- I know this may seem selfish - I said - But you never gave me a chance and when you did... I felt like the luckiest guy in the world - he approached me - But... Yeah everything when you want, when you command, by heaven, you never even said you like me, even if it's as a friend and it hurts, Sakura - he added - You call me and I'm there, but when I need you ?

- II didn't know you felt that way, it's the first time you've spoken, that we actually talked like that - I replied

- Don't my attitudes show that I'm completely crazy about you? Ever since always, Sakura! - he was angry - I had to see you running after someone who stepped on you - what he said paralyzed me - But I was always there and I don't regret it

- Look... - he cut me

- I arrived too late to be your first love, but please let me be the last - he said - I want to know if you feel the same for me, if not that, I'll leave you alone... But I need to know

Since when did Naruto learn to talk like this? Or did he always know and I never paid attention? Things really changed... I couldn't see my life without him, and at that moment I realized he was running down my hands. I liked him. I was just scared and I never knew how to say it. He was the one who helped me when Sasuke left. He was happier than I was when I broke the news that I was in college and we need people like that. Support you and be on your side.

I've been very hard on him many times. But he was always here and when he needed it I was there too. At least I thought I was... Wow, what an idiot I am! Why didn't I realize I was in love with him before? So this is what love is like? It's routine, it's attitudes... He shows his love every day. It's time to demonstrate mine too.

I walked over to him and jumped into his lap. I kissed him heartily. I don't think I had ever kissed him like that, I think everyone should be kissed like that. And I felt it. Everything he wanted to tell me. I wanted to be there, with him. His hot tongue invading mine and his big hands on my back, holding me. The heat that emanated from the fire beside us. That was my favorite place right now.

- It took me a while to realize, Naruto-I spoke close to his mouth-It took me to realize how much I love you, can you forgive me?

- I love you, Sakura - he reciprocated - So... Now we're together now? Really?

- We are, you idiot - I replied

He spun me in the air and gave a squeal of happiness. People kept looking, they must think we're crazy. I would love to be that way with him. I always wanted to be lucky enough to have a quiet love, I just didn't expect that love to come from my best friend. I hope everyone gets that lucky one day too.