So far the night had been uneventful for the girls. They just sat there, pretty much staring at each other. If it weren't for the sake and the little hand sandwiches Ino prepared for everyone, this party would've had nothing going for it. And even Hinata refused to drink and eat something, so her night was a little boring than the others.

The awkward small talk, mixed with the staring was making Ino go crazy. When it was her, Sakura, TenTen, Temari and Hinata they always had a blast. She wasn't blaming Tamaki and Karui for the boring party, but the fact that there is tension between her and the redhead and Tamaki's shyness might have something to do with it.

"Hey girls! Listen up. We are going to have a better night than the boys, even if that means breaking some laws"

"How do you suppose we do that Ino" Sakura asked, raising an eyebrow knowing that sometimes her plans can use faulty logic.

"First we go spy on the boys-"

"I think we should stay here, I'm pretty sure we could think of something else to do" Temari quickly looked at Hinata, while objecting Ino's plan. Even though spying on Shikamaru seemed fun, it might have been better just to stay where they're at.

"Come on Temari-"

"She's got a point" They all turned their heads to Karui, this was the first time she said a full sentence since she came to the party. "Anything is better than staying here" Ino was shocked, she couldn't believe Karui was actually agreeing with her. But Ino took it as a sign that their friendship was headed in the right direction.

Eventually everyone agreed with Ino's idea, and they quickly headed out. But Hinata seemed reluctant to go and just walked behind everyone. And of course Temari noticed this, and began to walk beside her.

"You know don't you?" Hinata's voice, gentle as ever asked Temari in almost a whisper making sure no one else could hear the conversation.

"That you're pregnant, I had my suspicions"

"Please don't tell anyone yet"

"You have my word, how far along are you anyway"

"Three months"

"Well I'm happy for you guys"

"Thank you"

'Man, her and Naruto work fast' Of course Temari was happy for them, but she couldn't help feeling a little sad for herself. She seemed happy when she found out that her and Shikamaru were not going to have a baby, but deep down she wish that wasn't the case. And she wish that there was a ring on her finger. But she couldn't blame him, when she has this 'Kunoichi for life' mentality.

Temari was so caught up in her thoughts that she hadn't noticed them standing on the side of the bar where the boys party was held at, looking through a window.

"They're having so much fun, see I knew coming here would be a good idea"

"There isn't a lot to see, just our friends getting outrageously drunk" Sakura was pointing to the dancing that was happening in front of the room.

"Better than what we had going on. See look at my Sai actually talking to people" Ino continued to scope the room until she spotted Shikamaru sitting with Kiba and Kankuro. "Look Temari, even your boyfriend is making an effort to talk to people"

"He's just talking to a couple of friends, how is that new"

"Usually he's complaining...Hey, who's that guy walking over to him"

"That's a guy from Suna" Temari watched as everything happened so quickly. And now both men were face to face.

"Why did that guy just try to punch Shikamaru" All the girls were in this state of shock. She knew Miro would be up to something, but a fight is not what she had in her mind.

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Authors Note: Hope you like the chapter And thank you all for taking the time to read, it makes my day. Thanks :)