Ok yet again I do not nor will I ever own Naruto sadly. So get used to it.

Sorry this wasn't posted on Friday when it was supposed to be but I'm on some new meds that "Might make me drowsy" according to my Dr. (Which translated into me passing out at 9pm & sleeping for 14 hrs)

Anyways to everyone in the US I want to say Happy Memorial Day enjoy the 3 day weekend! Remember to go thank a Veteran or an active service member for keeping our freedom free!

Valentines Day

Shikamaru looked around on the chilly February evening it was just a normal day like every other. Or at least that was what he thought till he walked past the flower shop. That was when his day started to get interesting to say the least.

"Shikamaru!" Ino called out urgently trying to him getting his attention as he walked by the flower shop.

"Hey." He said walking into the flower shop that seemed even more crowded then normal. Walking over he leaned against the counter looking at all the men running everywhere in a hurry. It almost reminded him of that saying about chickens with their heads cut off & how the continue to run around confused.

"Hey I got a question." She said sounding exhausted leaning up against the counter on one of the few moments of peace she had as she pushed some hair behind her ear frazzled.

"What's up?" He said looking at her it sounded important he hardly ever saw here get this worked up or their shop be this busy.

"What are you & Temari doing tonight?" She asked sounding suddenly causally he just shrugged.

"Nothing. I haven't seen her all day." He shrugged Ino gave him a look like he was the worlds biggest idoit shaking her head. This did nothing but further confuse him why would she care what he had planned with Temari today? Something was off about today the more he thought about it.

"Your not going to see her today of all days? You're a terrible boyfriend you know." She said turning to ring up a customer. Shikamaru frowned at this he knew for a fact he wasn't Temari's boyfriend. Not that he didn't want to be he just never asked her out which last he knew was a big factor in people dating or so he heard.

"I'm not her boyfriend I told you that & what the hell is so important about today?" He said Ino just put a palm up to her forehead exasperated.

"You honestly don't know what today is do you?" She asked with an annoyed edge to her voice he shook his head no making her let out a dramatic sigh. "It's Valentines Day you idiot & your leaving Temari by herself in a town that's not her home where she hardly knows anyone? God for such a genius you're an idiot." Ino said he sighed that did make a lot of sense. Sure she wasn't his girlfriend but he knew how most girls got about this holiday. Maybe he should stop by see if she wanted to go eat or something.

"Well if you're free I need you to do me a favor." She said he sighed all ready annoyed not even knowing what she was going to ask.

"What?" He asked annoyed at the prospect of any form of 'work' she bent down putting a couple books on the counter between them.

"I promised I'd bring these back to Temari today but I'm swamped around here." She said motioning to the many panic stricken men.

"Can't you do it after work?" He asked hoping he could find out an out instead of walking half way across town to ambassador's apartments.

"Nope because unlike you I got a date so bring these to her." Ino said it was more of an order then anything he mumbled something she could only assume was troublesome before grabbing them it was better to just do it then argue with her.

"Fine." He said & started to walk out before Ino stopped him again grabbing his arm.

"Stop! You can't go see a girl on Valentines Day without flowers I don't care if you're her boyfriend or not." She said arms crossed he let out another annoyed noise.

"You sound like my mom." He said grabbing the first flower he saw that he liked & walked out. Choji walked past him asking him where he was going only to get another mumbled reply. Walking into the shop he looked at Ino.

"Shikamaru looked annoyed." He commented she shrugged with a smirk. "Playing match maker again?" He asked knowing full well what she was trying to do.

"Yeah but he's not making it easy." She said he just nodded anyone who knew him knew he was obviously falling for the Sand nin.

Shikamaru examined the calla lily in his hand. He knew nothing about flowers but something about this flower he liked. He liked the gentle curve it had & the way the yellow middle stood out against the white. It wasn't like all the other roses & stuff he was used to seeing constantly that seemed to be over used. That's when it hit him (whether he wanted to acknowledge it or not) but the flower reminded him of Temari. The gentle curves he admired so much when she wasn't looking, the way her hair stood out against her skin, & how she was different then every girl in the village.

Yeah he didn't think he was going to share that fact with anyone anytime soon hell he wanted to keep that from himself. Pushing the thoughts out of his head he walked up to her door knocking on it before opening it hearing a come in.

Temari looked up from her spot in the tub hearing someone knock loudly at her door. It must have been Ino she promised to drop her stuff off today but she knew the girl was here more likely to gossip about the newest couples this Valentines Day. She made a face before grabbing a towel drying off quick. She always thought girls over reacted on Valentines Day. It was just a stupid holiday where guys expected to get her naked or at the very least a little action. They figure they take you out & give you presents then they will see you naked like it was some magical trick. But yet as much as they tried it never seemed to turn out there way & she always stayed full clothed for each one of them. Shaking her head she pulled her hair back in the towel quick hearing something she couldn't make out from the living room. "I'm in here!" She called out grabbing some lotion putting it on her legs.

"Where are you?" Shikamaru asked looking around the large apartment he heard a small in here. Following the voice he walked opening the door but stopping dead in his tracks at what he saw.

There was Temari with only a towel on her head putting lotion on her tan legs. 'Holy shit….naked….Temari….' He thought to himself in shock staring at her not able to look away.

"About time Ino." Temari looked up when the door opened but stopped seeing Shikamaru. "Oh my God what are you doing?" She yelled at him seeming to snap him out of what ever trance he was in.

"I uhhh Ino sent me." He managed to stutter out awkwardly still staring which made her scream more.

"GET OUT!" She yelled throwing the bottle of lotion at his head as he ran slamming the door shut behind him. "You are so dead Shikamaru!"

He sat outside the door thinking for a moment. He knew if she got out he was going to die but he was still in shock about the whole thing he almost wanting to stay & look again. Of course common sense & self preservation won out in the end. Placing the books along with the flower on her kitchen table he bolted out of there before the angry Sand ninja came out of the bathroom.

'Oh Happy Valentines Day.' He thought to himself running away before she caught him.

Right as she heard the front door slam shut she walked out tightening up her robe. "Oh you better not of run!" She called out looking around for him annoyed but stopped seeing something on the kitchen table. Grabbing the lily as she rolled her eyes with a smile suddenly not as angry anymore.

"And Happy Valentines Day to you too Shikamaru." She laughed.

There ya go another holiday down! Hope you all enjoyed & continue to enjoy them! To me this chapter seemed a bit wordy but I figured the end was worth it. What do you guys think?

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