A/N: Here's chapter two and I am sorry to all my other story readers who want to kill me right now. I promise cross my heart to get moving on the +Anima story. Those of you who don't care please feel free to move on to the story.
Disclaimer:
Me: I do not own- Wait why should I have to keep repeating this? I only need to say it once for it to be effective.
Sasuke: You just figured this out? What a moron.
Me: Shut up before I write something that injures your health.
Sasuke: Like you really would. You're all Sakaru and Sasuke this and Sakaru and Sasuke that.
Me: Oh Hidan! Do mind letting me borrow your Scythe so I can castrate Sasuke?
Hidan: Yeah, sure, go ahead I don't care.
Me: Thanks. This won't hurt a bit Sasuke you just won't be reviving your clan anytime soon.
Sasuke: I take it back. I take it all back. You're right you don't need to keep repeating the disclaimer.
Me: I knew we could come to a compromise. J And now for the story to go on.
The next morning Temari woke up with a terrible headache and was incredibly sore but that didn't bother her in the least. Wriggling slightly she felt the 'dog boy' she'd run into last night at the bar. He stirred slightly and tightened his grip around her waist but didn't wake up.
Smiling Temari realized it was Christmas morning. With a plan in mind she slipped out of the other konoichi's grasp and replaced her body with the pillow she'd been sleeping on. Hoping his nose wouldn't pick up on her lack of person with the pillow there she tiptoed down the hallway into the kitchen so she could prepare her idea.
Kiba wriggled on his bed and pulled his arms closer to his chest protectively. Something didn't feel right… women didn't squish that much. Frowning, he opened his eyes and realized that Temari wasn't in his arms; instead there was a pillow she'd been sleeping on. Slightly alarmed by her absence he sniffed the pillow and found her scent all over it. It wasn't that old so she couldn't have gone too far.
Getting up off of the bed he followed the scent down the hallway ignoring the slight headache he had from last night's drinking session and other actives. Focusing entirely on the scent he forgot to watch where he was going and accidently ran into the wall as he turned the corner into the kitchen.
Temari, who was cooking pancakes, looked up from the pan and stifled a giggle as she watched Kiba shake his head and look around confused. Grabbing the cup of coffee she'd brewed earlier she walked over and handed to him saying, "Here drin it'll help the headache." Kiba took the cup grateful and went over to one of the chairs by the island sitting down, "Thanks."
The two sat there for a moment listening to the sound of the pancakes cooking before Kiba finally decided to speak,
"I thought you left." He said his voice a bit gruffer then what he'd intended.
Temari stiffened slightly as the words hit her. She knew she'd been stupid to think the hickey he'd given her had actually meant anything but it still hurt to hear that he thought she'd been in it simply for the sex. Even drunk she'd never accepted sex unless it was with someone she liked.
'Too long without getting any that's all.' She told herself, putting on a brave face as she turned around and put the pancakes on a plate before chastely throwing them in front of the dog lover.
"It's Christmas day so I thought I'd make you some breakfast before I left that's all. I'll be going now." Temari said curtly as she headed for the door. Her footsteps were sharp and brisk as she brushed by him both furious at herself and humiliated that she'd think he'd want her to stay. Swiftly scrambling off the stool, Kiba lunged after her, over taking her strides and grabbed her arm tightly forcing her to face him.
"Please don't. Last night, I-, I-" Temari looked at him hoping he would say she'd been right and this hickey really did mean something.
Looking around and searching for the right words to explain things to her Kiba's eyes fell upon his old family chest with all of the family history. It was the only thing in the apartment that was truly valuable and very secretive.
Dragging her over to the couch he let her sit down or rather come in for a landing at the speed he was going. Kiba went over to the fire place mantle (it was there for decoration now that everyone had switched to heaters) and gently picked up the wooden box, his fingers extra careful not to drop it.
He walked back to Temari and set the chest down on the coffee table. After an inner doubt that he quickly brushed away Kiba lifted the chest's top open to reveal hundreds of old manuscripts and small trinkets that had extreme value to the Inuzuka clan.
Temari stared into the chest mesmerized by what he was showing her. These were his family's scripts. No one but the top members of a clan ever saw their family scripts unless they worked exceptionally hard to earn such a rank. All the things in the box was a link between every single one of the ancestors that belonged to the Inuzuka clan since the very first writer of their family.
Breaking through into Temari's mind Kiba spoke, his voice ringing with respect and honor, "This is the Inuzuka family Temari."
Temari nodded, turning her full attention to him. This was big; huge actually. Kiba would only show her, an outsider, these scripts was if he intended on making her a part of his clan… unless he already did… she thought to herself her hand unconsciously covering up the mark he'd left on her skin.
Flashback~
Temari felt Kiba begin licking at her shoulder muscle, "Temari. Mine."
Temari smiled and nodded in agreement, "Yours."
Suddenly Temari felt a sharp pain run through her shoulder and she bit back a scream while her body tried to process the pain. Before her body could finish analyzing the pain the pain though it was gone and Temari felt Kiba lapping up the blood and closing up the wound while he filled it with his chakra.
"W-what did you do Kiba?" Temari asked shocked.
"I marked you. Mine." Kiba growled into her ear pulling her closer to his body with his arms that were wrapped around her waist. Temari smiled as she thought about being his. Snuggling up against him more she closed her eyes drifted off into one of the first sound sleeps she'd had in quite a long time.
End Flashback~
Kiba watched her intently, catching every movement she made as he waited for the new information to sink in. Temari's mouth opened slightly and she turned to look at him but quickly glanced away feeling unsure of what she should ask.
Taking in a deep breath she finally got up the courage to ask the question that was burning her, "Last night, when you bit me." Temari paused, "Is this mark what I think it was?"
"If you mean a mating mark, then yes, it is." Kiba told her affirmatively, "It's the way my family chose's who we marry. I didn't mean to bite you but I was drunk last night and didn't know what I doing clearly."
Temari stared at him blankly conflicting thoughts pulsing through her head. 'Well, now you've got someone and you're not alone but on the other hand it's a bit sudden and fast don't you think. Irresponsible is more like it. What will your brothers think, hm? What do you even think?'
Temari frowned at her thoughts and Kiba took a breath before reaching into the chest and taking out an antique necklace. It was the most beautiful piece she'd ever seen and she gasped slightly as he placed it in her small palms closing her fingers around it.
"I know that probably wasn't on your Christmas list but I figure since we're in this situation why not make the best of it? We can try being together and if at any time you feel like you want out you can hand this necklace back to me and I'll understand completely."
Temari thought about it for a long time before turning to Kiba, tears streaming down her eyes. She threw arms around his neck and gave him an enormous hug. Kiba sat there for a second before hugging her back tightly, "Kiba, this is the best Christmas present ever."
Kiba pulled back and grinned at her giving her a soft kiss, "Yeah, especially for us losers right?"
"Oh, yeah." Temari agreed kissing him back. Giving her one his doggy grins he gently turned her around and took her left hand in his, taking the necklace from her. He then carefully brushed her spiky blonde locks to the side and Temari shuttered as he moved his fingers over her skin. Kiba laughed at her reaction and lowered his arms around her, the necklace delicately tying them together.
Kiba clicked the two ends of the chain together allowing the piece of jewelry to fall down onto her chest. Temari lifted the small trinket up and looked at mesmerized. A dozen turquoise stones stared back into her teal eyes as if they were trying to tell her something.
She turned her head slightly when Kiba, the curious dog that he was, pulled her into his grasp so he could put his head on her shoulder. "Watcha looking at?"
"Just the stones, they seem like they can talk." Temari snorted at how ridiculous that sounded, even to her. Kiba on the other hand simply shrugged.
"A lot of females in my family have worn those stones. Maybe they're the ones trying to talk to you. Does that scare you?" Kiba asked curious as he took his turn staring into the stones.
"No, not really. They don't sound like they want to hurt me; only help me." Temari replied firmly believing what she said.
"Good cause turquoise is one of Inu's colors." Kiba said winking at her and suddenly moving his fingers all over her stomach causing her to fly into a fit of laughter. Slipping off the couch Temari begged for Kiba to stop as he continued his attack. Finally, when they'd both landed on the floor Kiba let up and allowed Temari to catch her breath. The two sat on the ground breathing heavily for a few minutes before Temari had recovered enough to attempt a return attack.
However, just as she was about carry out she attack plan a knock came from the door and the two peeked their heads over the couch. Quickly looking over at Kiba and his current state of clothing she decided she'd better answer the door,
"Uh, Kiba," She said, "Why don't you go put some cloths on while I answer the door seeing as you're a bit, bare."
Kiba looked down and saw that he was in fact completely naked, "Alright." He grinned and got to his feet closing his family's chest and placing it on the mantle again before he started off down the hall to get some pants on.
Temari went to the door and watched him waiting until he was out of sight before opening the door to reveal a rather smug looking boy holding one of poor Akamaru's sons in front of her face (Yes, even Akamaru had a litter of pups with another ninken, they were very proud).
"Haha, Merry Christmas Kiba!" Naruto shouted as the puppy sat in his hands looking at her. The pup was currently dressed in a cutsie reindeer outfit complete with matching antlers and a bow.
Temari raised her eyebrows slightly and held back a chuckle for the puppy's sake. Noticing the unusual silence compared to the death threats he'd been expecting Naruto opened his eyes and saw Temari standing in the doorway.
"Temari? What are you doing here?" He asked totally confused. Then, as if to answer his question Kiba appeared from behind her and kissed her cheek as he looked Naruto up and down.
Shock. That was what Naruto was in. Complete and utter shock. "You, him, together,-"
It was to much for the poor boy and he fell to the ground into a dead faint. The puppy, called Aoimaru, hopped out of his grasp and began licking his face trying to wake him up. Temari finally couldn't hold back anymore and began giggling uncontrollably as the puppy continued it's efforts, the antlers slipping off its head.
Kiba was laughing right along side her when they saw Hinata coming down the hall. She was dressed in a warm winter jacket and had her hands tucked securely inside the front pockets.
"Hey guys," She said quickly glancing down at Naruto before stepping over him so she was standing in front of the door. "We came to surprise you but I see you surprised him."
Temari nodded cheerfully and opened the door a bit wider, making Kiba step back with her, so that Hinata could come in. "Why don't you come in; we were just about to have breakfast."
"Oh no, we already ate and we've got to get over to my family's house or my father won't be very happy." Hinata said apologetically.
"That's okay, we understand." Temari said calmly. The two girls hugged each other while Kiba stepped around them so he could wake Naruto up quickly and have them on their way.
True, Temari and Hinata weren't very close but it was Christmas and they both were in high spirits so that seemed to be enough for them to celebrate together. Hinata handed Temari a small box before she left with a semiconscious Naruto in her arm and Aoimaru trailing behind.
"Merry Christmas!" The couples shouted to each other as they disappear from each others sights.
Temari shivered as she closed the door but she was more interested at the gift Hinata had given them. Kiba had always been a person of impulse and he snatched the box out of her hands quickly and raced for the island table.
"Hey!" Temari said as the box disappeared from her hands, "Watch out for the pancakes!"
Kiba smirked and stopped himself just barely hovering over the stack of pancakes. Temari's eyes were big for a second but then they became more playfully irritated. "Show off."
Kiba shrugged and grabbed her placing her on his lap as he sat down. He placed the box in her hand and quickly hid behind her. "Open it Tem."
Temari looked over her shoulder and rolled her eyes, "You honestly think someone like Hinata would give you an explosive gift?"
"No," Kiba retorted, "but Naruto would."
"Mm," Temari thought, "good point." She then proceeded to take off the wrapping and opened the box the whole while Kiba was peaking over her shoulder wondering if it was going to blow.
"Oh, look. 'To Kiba Inuzuka: One free dog wash from Naruto and the gang.'" She read out loud. Kiba who was no long afraid that the package would blow up looked over her shoulder and sure enough that's what it said.
"I'm sure you'll be able to use that later." Temari said happily as she hopped off Kiba's lap so she could go stick it on his refrigerator door. Kiba chuckled to himself and quietly picked out a pancake from the massive stack placing it on his plate. It may not have been the warmest thing ever but it did taste delicious. Temari smiled back at him and grabbed her own plate and began eating breakfast with him.
And so the rest of their morning went by not so quietly but eventfully as the new couple went out and around the town caroling and doing other such Christmas cheer. When they got back to Kiba's place they were exhausted but they had hopes that maybe, just maybe this relationship would work out and their left behind hearts could finally catch up to where they should be. But either way it was a beautiful way to end the year.
A/N: And that's the end of part two. It's kind of sad that I keep updating the holiday after the holiday I'm writing about but oh well that's just me. I hope you liked the chapter and I apologize if you think there's to much fluff or anything I'm just in such a fluff writing mood right now. Also, sorry if Hinata was to out there or anything because I haven't really gotten around to looking up her personality but we can just say that's because she got older. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!