i don't own naruto. it makes me sad.

VISITING.

Temari collapsed on the couch. She was exhausted. She had finished putting the final touches on Shikamaru's Valentine's Day gift. Her heart hoping he would make it home in time. It would figure that when Gaara gave her a month off to visit her boyfriend, Shikamaru would be called on a S class mission. The time estimate for the mission was a week, but due to the danger could last longer.

The sand kunoichi knew that eventually she would turn in her resignation as a ninja for the land of sand. Her future she knew was here in the Village Hidden in the Leaf. One day Shikamaru would propose, and she would gladly accept. She looked at the ceiling trying to decide whether to shower or eat first. The stomach won that battle. She pushed herself off the couch, and made a small dinner for herself.

After eating, showering, and changing she was back where she stared. In front of the tv flipping channels. The moon had come out. Temari suspected there were many people out on dates tonight due to the holiday. If he were here then she wouldn't be so grumpy or down on love at the moment. She planned her trip just so she could be here with Shika. A familiar chakra approached the apartment. The key in the door turned the lock. Shikamaru entered his home.

Shikamaru was exhausted beyond belief. For the tired feeling in his body it did not compare to the feeing of exhaustion his mind felt. He knew Temari would be there, but there was no way he could please her in the state he was in at the moment.

"Welcome home." Temari got to her feet. She embraced him and felt he was exhausted beyond reason. Seeing how tired he was made her heart break.

"Good to be home." Shikamaru barely got out. "I'd say more, but it's too, you know."

"Troublesome?" She raised her eyebrow.

"Exactly. Temari, I know you mean well but I'm dead on my feet."

"Just indulge me, please." Temari added the please in a syrupy sweet tone. "Follow me."

"Fine. I'm too fucking tired to argue."

She led him into the bathroom, and began to run hot water. She helped him undress and he sat in the tub. She sponged each part of his body. The tension that was once in his shoulders began to wear away. Shikamaru reclined in the water as Temari went to get his robe and boxers.

"Honey, step out of the tub." She steadied his body as he exited the bath.

Shikamaru was in such a state of relaxation he could only follow her instructions. After toweling him off and helping him in his boxers, she blindfolded him. Shikamaru went to remove the cloth that shielded his eyes.

"No, patience."

A sigh escaping from his mouth.

"Shika kun, it's almost done. I just want to give you your gift." She guided him to the bedroom.

"Please baby, I don't have energy for anything. I don't think I could even please myself tonight."

"You don't have to do anything." Temari pushed him back on the bed.

Once she was sure he was laying down comfortably, she removed the cloth from his eyes.

"Open them up babe." She instructed.

"How did you do this?" He asked.

His let out a small gasp as he looked at his ceiling. The former white ceiling had been changed to a light sky blue. Across the ceiling floated fluffy white clouds. Temari crossed the room closing the shade, covering the room in darkness. The clouds disappear, to be replaced by a dark ceiling and stars floating about him. She laid back down on the bed beside him.

"It's just a simple genjutsu Tsunade sama showed me." Temari started. "Now you can have your precious clouds any time."

"Thank you, it's the best gift I could ever receive." He forced himself off the bed to lean over to kiss her. "Later, I want to make love to you under my sky."

"Promise?"