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Xxx Gaara xxx
Kankuro was raving this morning again. Hmm, maybe I should help him with this Ino thing, his attitude was getting more intolerable by the day. Temari entered quietly and shot me a suspicious look before grabbing herself some coffee. She stood staring out of the kitchen window for some time before Kankuro brought back to reality by grabbing her shoulders as he pleaed for advice. Her normal vivaciousness returned as she smacked him across the room and berated him for his childishness. "Respect her as a woman and a kunoichi you idiot!" She stomped out of the room with this.
Her listlessness continued through the meetings and she was uncharacteristically withdrawn. Did that Konoha bug's absence yesterday affect her this much? Throughout the meeting her glances fell between him and I and for the most part reflected confusion and sadness. Hm I wonder, have I been found out?
We ended our work day early with the finalization of the peace treaty. Finally! The work was done…the bug should be on their way home either tonight or tomorrow. "Konoha nin, we greatly thank you for your service. Without you, we could not have accomplished so much this week. So I can help with the preperations, I wonder when will you be leaving?" I inquired.
A somewhat worn out Shikamaru replied, "Kazekage sama, we had been asked to return with the trade caravan. Unfortunately, the caravan left yesterday and another will not depart for a week. If we could impose on you until then…" His request was met by robust acceptance and cheers from the council members. Somehow, this bug had become a favorite.
"Of course, we welcome you as long as you would like to stay." I forcibly replied as an idea began to bloom. "Since you have no more official responsibilities, would you care to join me in mine? I have been asked to visit Suna's military and agriculture centers this week. "
He answered with "It would be quite an opportunity fo us to gain exposure to your military and agricultural communities. We would love to accompany you Kazekage sama."
"Great we'll leave for the military center just after lunch." I ordered. "Kankuo, Temari…you come too."
--- Suna Military Base ---
Our arrival on the military base was met with whoops and cheers. A tall and well-built jonin saunterd up to our little group. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Yamanaka swoon. "Kazekage sama, welcome." He stated with a bow. After introductions to the remainder of our party Botan continued with "Shall we start our tour?" I nodded and we walked from building to building. As usual Botan was particularly attentive to Temari.
That Konoha bug began to wear a very irritated expression. Every jonin we met heaped words of praise and adoration onto Temari. I chuckled as Nara san looked more and more dejected. Now was the right time to finish him off.
"Nara san." I voiced as we neared the training circle. "I would be deeply honored if you would spar with one of our elite jonin. I did quite enjoy the match you had against Temari."
He looked up in surprise, but gravely nodded agreement. I called out for Keito and a huge lumbering man stepped out from the shadows. "I am ready for a rematch." A familiar voice interrupted from within the circle. Looking out and there stood Temari wearing a confident smirk. The bug smirked in response and quickly jumped into the court. They immediately got into formation and attacked.
"Sugoi!" voiced a nameless captain behind me. "Their rhythm it's beautiful…almost as if they are dancing." Yamanaka's voiced chimed in with "More like foreplay…well that' how it always is with those two because…" A chubby hand had firmly pressed against Ino's mouth and she was silenced. My blood started boiling. Temari…
Xxx Shikamaru xxx
Everywhere we went in this compound there were men pining after Temari. While I would never admit it. I couldn't stand to see another man's hands on her. It burned me that she even gave them the time of day. My mood became gloomier particularly when I recalled Gaara's words about her impending marriage. When Gaara requested a demonstration of my abilities, I fatalistically agreed, figuring the expenditure of energy and physical pain would help to dull the sensations I was otherwise experiencing.
When she stepped out into the circle in place of the hulk Gaara had called out, I realized how little faith I had put in her…in us. As I stepped in to join her she flashed for a second that gentle, warm smile…the one she reserved for me. With that all the doubt and gloom immediately vanished. I wanted to take her in my arms and carry her off, but settled for the proximity that sparring allowed us to have. She had left her fan on the observation balcony suggesting what she wanted today was hand to hand combat. That little sly fox, in Konoha starting off with this always led to …. well.
We came together our limbs entangling as we fought for dominance against each other. She immediately placed me into a hold and whispered "I'm sorry I didn't believe you about Gaara. Tell me what can I do to help?" Smirking I flipped her over and pinned her to the ground responding with "I don't care about him. This is what I want." Kicking me off of her, she stated, "You naughty, lazy boy." We continued like this for minutes, skin on skin; hard, warm breaths tickling each other until we both were highly aroused. Before coming apart for the final time she whispered to me "I'll kick your ass if you don't come to me tonight."
Xxx Gaara xxx
My irritation and anger bubbled out as I watched them fight. A few less experienced nin around me fainted at the heaviness of my aura. "Enough!" I bellowed and they finally came apart both breathless and sweating. That Nara bug was glowing. In those five minutes, Temari had undone everything I had managed to do the day before. When she exited the circle, I grabbed her and trudged off with her. Now that our treaty discussions had finished I was no longer required to host that bug for any more meals. After what I had just seen, I was going to keep Temari far away from this boy for the duration of their stay.
As we were just about to leave, Botan called out to me. "Kazekage sama, in appreciation of your visit, we humbly request that you join us for dinner and celebration." I raised a brow in irritation. The military was known for celebrating early into the morning. If I agreed, I would be preoccupied all night. Before I opened my mouth to refuse, Miyako appeared at my side. "Kazekage sama, what an honor, they have never before offered a celebration to any of the previous rulers of Suna." Damn! Turning I replied "I would be honored." As I walked back towards the compound, I saw Botan pat that Konoha bug on the shoulder. Shikamaru then turned towards me and gave me an arrogant smirk before walking off in the direction of Temari.
Xxx Shikamaru xxx
After I had gotten rid of Gaara, we spent the remainder of the day enjoying the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of Suna. As night came, I couldn't wait to feel Suna… Temari seemed equally eager. We had been teasing each other since our match…a too close whisper…an accidental brush of the hand…a packed fairground in which we were forced so close I could feel the rise and fall of her chest against me. Both of us were absolutely brimming with desire. I walked her home in the evening light and lingered at her doorstep. I couldn't wait any longer so I embraced her into my arms. She nuzzled and sighed…my god…just a sigh and I'm already in heaven! She slowly traced her fingers up my chest and around my neck before meeting my lips with hers. Lust AND love… a deadly combination. My body couldn't stand it anymore so I picked her up and opened the door to her home only to be met by…
"Gaara!" Temari gasped. He stood in the doorway. "Ah Temari, you must be feeling ill too If Nara san is carrying you. " I almost dropped her on the spot.
"Um… right…the sun…was too hot today." She stammered as she started climbing out of my arms. "But I feel better now."
He answered with, "Well then, you better go straight to bed." Turning towards me, his black aura enveloping the foyer, he stated. "Thank you for bringing her home safely. Tomorrow please join us after lunch for a tour of our agricultural center."
The door closed in my face. I waited a few minutes before silently stepping around the mansion and climbing up to Temari's window. What's this? The windows were completely boarded up! Through the boards I heard Temari's voice. "Shika…Gaara decided it was time to redo the windows. The whole house is boarded. He also told me his room has an odd smell so he's sleeping on the floor outside of mine tonight. I'm trapped…tonight's impossible!" With those words, I jumped away and raced back to my hotel. I was about to burst and REALLY needed a cold shower. That bastard Gaara, what did have planned for the rest of the week, and how would I counteract it?
Today I think I'd give them a a draw so SCORE: Shikamaru 2, Gaara 2