The music boomed at the stylishly designed house, it could be heard from a distance.

He looked over and stared at Temari, dressed in a backless black top and skinny leather pants, complete with dark heels with cherry soles.

"What're you looking at?" Temari stuck out her tongue, and smiled at him.

He frowned, sighing softly. "Aren't you cold?"

Temari chuckled and snuggled closer to him. "That's why you have a button down shirt, why'd you think I pick this out for you?"

Shikamaru shook his head with a smile as they walked towards the entrance of the house.

The host was there, his oceanic blue eyes glancing from guests to guests, welcoming them into the house.

"Hey, Shikamaru!" Naruto pulled him into a quick hug and stared at Temari, blinking in disbelief. "Name's Uzumaki Naruto, I can't believe you made it, welcome!" Naruto moved to the side as the couple entered.

Shikamaru noticed a lot of familiar faces as he walked in, a lot of them turned as they entered; Temari smiled politely as they reached the bar.

"A martini," she smiled at the bartender. Shikamaru wrapped his arm around her shoulder and nodded at the bartender.

"A beer." He said, turning at her, he leaned closer and breathed onto her neck. "I am hungry," he muttered as he pressed a kiss onto her neck.

Temari giggled softly, and took her drink from the bartender. "You haven't started drinking yet, so don't pretend you're drunk."
Shikamaru sipped from his beer. "Does it matter?"

Temari clicked her tongue, and held his hand as she put down the glass, her arms circling his neck.

"Oh Shikamaru!" Temari recognised the shrieking exciting voice from a past distant memory, she turned and saw a light blonde girl, waving in excitement as she came towards her.

"Oh my god, I saw it on the news, but still!" Ino took hold of her hand. "It's so nice to see you again, Temari-san."

"Just call me Temari," she smiled and shook her hand gently. "Shikamaru talks about you all the time, we should hang some time."

"Really? Tha-that'd be great!" Ino shrieked again. "I think I need a drink to calm down, I will catch you guys later!"

Shikamaru smiled at Temari as Ino walked away. "You'd really do that, hanging out with Ino?"

"She seems like a nice person, and she's your childhood friend is she not?"

"True," Shikamaru smiled and gave her a light squeeze. "Guess I'd have to hang with your brothers in exchange, don't I?"

"You don't have to," Temari glared at him for a brief second. "Besides, you haven't properly met them yet."

"I barely remembered them at the club, probably got lucky that they didn't beat me up in the club." Shikamaru sighed softly and smiled.

Temari chuckled, she held his hand and pulled him towards the centre of the room.

"I'd rather you shut up and dance with me," she grinned and began to twist her body, her body swayed around as she followed the beat of the music.

Shikamaru placed his hands on her waist, she grinned as she leaned closer and pressed a kiss onto his cheek. He took the initiative and shifted his lips towards hers, pressing down, their tongues entwined as they turned and moved their bodies with the music.

"Tell me, is it getting crowded in here?" Shikamaru moved his hand down slightly below her waist, Temari arched an eyebrow as her hand travelled down as well, brushing past his inner thigh.

Shikamaru grunted as he pulled her closer, their lower bodies close against each other.

"I think," Temari gasped. "We should take a break, we can save this for later."

She turned around, a smile appeared on her face as another couple entered into the party.

Neji and Tenten walked up to the bar, the music was booming into their ears as they did.

He blinked, ordering two beers for them as he turned at Tenten.

She wore a Chinese-styled top, paired with skinny jeans and dark open-toed sandals; she tied her hair into two buns, a small braid sprouting from the back of her head.

Neji's mind was blank, think of something to talk about, Neji, think.

"I remembered back in high school, you didn't really like parties, don't you?" He found his heart racing as she turned around and stared at her with her large, bambi brown eyes.

"I… it took up too much time back then, remembered when we were in martial arts team?"

"Right, Guy-sensei would have our heads if he knew we went partying instead of going to the gym or something." Tenten giggled softly.

She noticed Temari and Shikamaru dancing, her boss gave her a glance and smiled at her mischievously.

Neji took a nervous sip from his glass of beer, he watched quietly as Tenten's body swayed with the music.

"Hey cutie," Neji frowned as a brown haired man approached, the red marks on his face wrinkling a little as he grinned at Tenten, he reminded Neji of the men that turned into werewolves in movies.

Tenten arched an eyebrow and smiled at him politely. Neji was not having it.

"She has company, Kiba," Tenten eyed him, delightfully surprised. Neji glared at him as Kiba backed off with his hands in the air.

"Company, huh?" Tenten grinned at him, as Neji took a deep breath.

He reached over slowly as Tenten stared, in both nervousness and anticipation, he took her hand in his.

Tenten burst out laughing as he did, his face as flushed as a tomato.

"You wanna dance?" He asked, Tenten nodded as she took the initiative, holding his hand as they proceeded to the dance floor.

Temari stared, amused as the couple danced.

"You seem pretty happy," Shikamaru eyed Neji and Tenten before turning to his girlfriend.

"They suit each other as a couple, I'm happy for them." Temari blinked and turned at him. "Aren't you happy?"

"Whatever," he shrugged, wrapping his arm around her waist. "As long as you're happy playing matchmaker."

"You almost sound annoyed," she stuck out her tongue.

"Do I?" He arched an eyebrow, his hand travelling further down.

Temari grinned before pressing her lips onto his, the music blurring out as their lips locked against each other's.

They faded into the night drink after drink, animalistic instincts overcoming rational senses. As the alcohol pushed their senses haywire, their presence and scent drove them wild under the booming music, all of their troubles seemed to be behind them. As the night went by, another day awaits.

Author's note:

Sorry for the late update! For the next chapter ... it's time for Shikamaru to meet the Sabuku clan :0 let's hope he'll be okay haha

Stay tuned! Thanks for the support as always xoxo

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