Title:
"Misconceptions"
Pairing: Genma/Shizune
Rating:
PG-13
Challenge: None
Word-count: 271 words
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read by: istoria
Shizune could not stand Genma. She thought he was arrogant, lazy and, worse of all, a womanizer. So when Tsunade told her she would accompany him on a mission, Shizune did the most unprofessional thing in her life. She protested, loudly. She was dismissed with a hand wave and the solid argument that she was the only qualified medicnin for the mission.
She started the mission by ignoring him completely. But after walking for almost two days, she couldn't help crack a smile at his teasing of Raido. When he complimented her first smile, she scoffed at him while scolding herself for letting him see her amusement.
She would always set up her tent as far from his as possible. She always retreated from the campsite the moment the sun set. But in the middle of a cold night, she caught Genma building a fire in front of her tent. He kept silent under her astonished gaze and left with only a smile when the flames had grown steady.
But it was in the heat of battle Shizune realised she had misjudged Genma. His arrogance was only confidence in his skills and in his team mates. His laziness was truly a calculated calm. And no womanizer would have taken such a hit like he did, just to protect her.
Shizune never really understood the overflow of tears when she finally found his faint heartbeat. She was also puzzled at the warm feeling in her heart and on her cheeks when Genma finally opened his eyes and smiled gently at her. She could only mentally thank Tsunade for sending her with them.