Chapter Four

"What a drag." Shikamaru groaned. The young genin was walking home carrying bags and bags of groceries his mother just couldn't wait for. Stopping in his mid step Shikamaru's eyes widened. Walking in his direction was Neji and a very red faced Satomi wearing something provocative for her age. It didn't make her look at all innocent at all. He also noticed they were both wearing the same color as the two came walking towards him. The kimono barely covered the poor embarrassed girl. It was practically showing her goods or what she was developing. It left little to anyone's imagination. It was literally "fuck me" Shikamaru then went to hide by a random building to see as the two began to approach him closer.

"Well i do hope you do well in your final exam Neji." Satomi said in a small voice barely above a whisper. Looking at her feet not wanting to make eye contact at all. "You have nothing to worry about. I'm sure you will be in the seats cheering me on of course" Neji said with a smirk.

'ugh this guy sure is laying on the flirting pretty thick' Shikamaru thought to himself with a roll of his eyes. "I'd love to, but I would need to ask mother first" Satomi blushed even more red if it was even possible. "I'm sure it will be no problem at all" Neji said making himself walk even closer to the blue haired vixen.

A gust a wind blew causing Satomi kimono to blow upwards showing her panties and making Shikamaru close his eyes trying not to drop his mother's groceries as what he had seen. 'Damn and there white' Shikamaru put his thoughts aside and had finally seen enough of the poor girl being mortified.

Satomi shrieked as she pulled down her skirt of the barley there kimono and hurriedly wrapped her arms around herself trying to make a tight hold on the fabric. Neji then decided to put his hands on her hips to help from it rising as well. Satomi was mortified and slightly thanked Neji for his help. Neji then moved her around to have her face him as he gently cupped her face and barley caressed his lips against her upper one.

'what does this guy have no shame' Shikamaru glared at Neji. He wanted to clench his fists but if he did he would either drop his mother's groceries or bruise the produce. Satomi was at a lost she had no clue what was going on. 'what's going on, what do i do, i have never done this, a boy is about to kiss me' Satomi blushed as Neji soon began to deepen the kiss. Satomi just stood there not knowing what to do. Neji had finally pulled away and began to apologize to Satomi. "I'm sorry I didn't think of what I was doing, it's hard to hide my feelings for you now." Neji said with a hint of a blush on his cheeks and then looked away.

'oh, my what do I do, should I accept his feelings in return, he is nice but I don't know how I feel about him' Satomi luckily didn't need to answer as she noticed Shikamaru behind Neji.

"Yo!" Shikamaru said a little loudly still holding the groceries trying to look nonchalant. Neji then crossed his arms upset that the said lazy punk had ruined the mood for him and Satomi. Neji gave Shikamaru a glare only getting one in return.

"Nice seeing you again Satomi..and Neji." Shikamaru said with a smirk. Shikamaru began to put the groceries down and began to take off his vest and handing it to Satomi. "You must be cold and feel a little uncomfortable." Shikamaru said helping Satomi put on the vest. The vest looked like it swallowed her but it was better than wearing just the dreadful kimono. It covered her cleavage which she was very happy about. "Nara-San won't you be cold your shirt is kinda well it's." Satomi was struggling for words as she saw that Shikamaru's shirt was just a mesh shirt which was see through. She began to blush. Shikamaru winked at her making her blush a deep red. "Sorry Satomi my mom raised a gentleman and I can't have you walk home in what you were wearing." Shikamaru had struck a nerve in what he had said making a very upset Hyuga.

'I really do hope mother does not find out about any of this, shikamaru is right about the kimono. She would never let me live this down'

"Ok, how about you walk me the rest of the way home so I may give it back to you in return as well." Satomi asked with a smile.

"No problem Satomi, my house is that way anyway and we can drop off the groceries for my mom and we can grab you some even more decent clothes." Shikamaru then picked back up the bags as he waited for Satomi to say her goodbyes.

Smiling Satomi looked at Neji. "thank you Neji, Shikamaru will take me home from here, i had a nice time." Satomi said beginning to bow Shikamaru stood behind her so no one could see her white panties. The two then turned a way with Shikamaru smirked with Neji glaring daggers into his back. Neji then quickly grabbed Satomi's wrist and then crashed his lips onto Satomi making sure to make Shikamaru watch.

'take that you lazy ass Nara, she would look divine in my clothes' Neji never stopped looking at Shikamaru as he kissed Satomi. "I'll see you tomorrow, take care." Neji then mockingly saluted Shikamaru and then walked off.

"Satomi you sure know how to pick them." shikamaru said with a teasing tone. Satomi gasped and looked at her feet in embarrassment. "Shikamaru-San it's not like that at all!" Satomi blushed and began to wave her hands around trying to explain that Neji was just a friend. Shikamaru looked at her and she looked so defeated. Feeling bad he sighed heavily. "Look it was a joke don't beat yourself up about it.

Satomi eyes shot up at him with a smile. Satomi began to play with the zipper as the two began to walk home. Boys and men began to gawk at Satomi with lust on there faces. Shikamaru began to get annoyed. "Look can you walk any faster, boys keep gawking at you it's becoming a real drag." Shikamaru said in a stern tone. He didn't mean at all to come out harsh.

Satomi flushed and nodded her head and began to walk a little faster. The two pre-teens walked in silence as they had finally reached the Nara compound. "Look my mom is kinda crazy and loud, so wait here and I will be right back. Shikamaru left Satomi on his porch and walked inside to give his mother the groceries. His mother began to nag at him about taking to long with the groceries. Making his way to his room in the back of the compound and began to grab a pair a pants and a sweater.

Satomi was waiting outside quietly when she saw an older man with the exact same hairstyle as Shikamaru had a scar on his face. The elder man glanced at the girl and smirked seeing as she was wearing the vest of shikamaru. And then noting the kimono underneath was not for her age at all. Noticing the silk texture he knew it was from the Hyuga compound. Putting everything together he laughed a little.

"Shikamaru is getting you a pair of clothes I see, let me lead you to his room the back way." pointing to the rooms back door as he lead the way. Satomi then shyly entered as she quietly thanked the man.

Shikamaru was about to leave the room when he saw Satomi blush and fight with his vest again. Looking behind her he saw his dad with a huge smirk and gave his son the thumbs up as he walked away. Sighing heavily he gave Satomi the change of clothes and turned around so she could change.

'what a drag this girl is gonna be so troublesome' shikamaru thought as he closed his eyes trying to relax.

Satomi finished dressing in her new friends clothes and she felt way more appropriate. Folding the kimono she lightly tapped on Shikamaru's shoulder.

"Thank you Shikamaru-San" Satomi said bowing her head to him.

"It's whatever." he said shrugging his shoulders trying not have heat rise in his cheeks. Shikamaru Led Satomi out of his room the back way and then to her home. It was a small apartment complex heading up the stairs Satomi went to open the door. Her mother was waiting in the small living room with her arms crossed.

"Satomi where have you been!? I have been worried sick about you, Honey why are you wearing boy clothes?" Kurenai starred angry then softened up as she was confused at what her daughter was wearing. Noticing Shikamaru behind Satomi, Kurenai became more at ease.

"Thank you Shikamaru for taking my daughter home." Kurenai said uncrossing her arms. "It's late Shikamaru why don't you head on home. I'm sure me and Satomi have a lot to discuss."

"Shikamaru-San thank you for everything I am in your debt and I wish you well on the exams." Satomi said with a smile as she began to play with the zipper on his sweater he gave her.

"Your going because of Neji right?" Shikamaru asked annoyed while Kurenai noticed the demeanor the boy was giving. "Well yes, but only because he is Hinata's cousin and we are good friends. But I would rather watch you." Satomi blushed as she realized what she said out loud blushing madly. Shikamaru smirked and shrugged his shoulders. "Whatever." Shikamaru turned to Kurenai bowed his head. "Well see ya."Shikamaru nodded and left after giving Satomi a smirk and leaving out the door with his hands in his pockets. Walking off and down the stairs. Shikamaru glanced one more time at the small apartment then walked home with a smile.

Satomi went to sit on the couch ready to tell her mother all the events of what had happened. Putting the small kimono next to her. Kurenai made her way to join her daughter on the couch, she then noticed the fabric on the couch. "What is this?" Kurenai was fuming. The thing was holding could barely be called clothes. "It was given to me by Hiashi Hyuga-Sama." Satomi said sadly.

"You wore this? Satomi honey did you wear this?' Kurenai began to clutch the fabric with anger. Satomi nodded afraid what her mother was going to say next. Kurenai sighed. Kurenai was furious at what Satomi had told her. How dare Hiashi Hyuga flaunt her daughter like a piece of meat.

"I'm not mad at you Satomi, i just worry about you sometimes. Especially now that you are becoming older." Kurenai then hugged her daughter. "I love you so much, please don't ever forget that." Satomi hugged her mother back tightly. "It's been a long night I believe it is time for bed. I do have a mission with some of the jounin so I'm sure Hinata will be keeping you company. I love you." Satomi smiled as she made her way to her room and went to bed. Today had been truly a tiring day especially with everything that Neji had done with his lips. Dosing to sleep she dreamt of a certain pineapple shaped boy.

Later that night before Kurenai had to leave for her mission she had made her way towards the Hyuga compound to have a word with a certain Hyuga. Barging into his home a Hyuga guard on her tail. Hiashi was enjoying his nightly tea. "Explain this!" Kurenai shouted at Hiashi as she entered his home throwing the kimono in his face. The silky fabric fell to the floor between them.

Shaking his head he approached Kurenai. "Obviously it was a gift to your daughter. She has become quite fond of Neji, and he of her." Hiashi claimed calmly.

"Don't you act coy Hiashi. Everyone is well aware of Satomi's gifts, it's no surprise you are working your angle to try and convince the two children to be close..but it wont work. You can't force it! She is a child, my child and I won't let you get your hooks into her. She is not as fond of Neji as you think, she likes him as a friend, yes, but you will not be playing matchmaker for my daughter's feelings, she is kind and way too nice for her own good. Back off!"

Hiashi shook his head.. "Good Night Kurenai." He dismissed her leaving the room and the guards escorting her out. Yelling out loud in anger Kurenai left the compound and returned home before leaving again for a mission. Peeking into Satomi's room she sighed her daughter sleeping safely.

"She's too innocent for this." Kurenai whispered to herself.