I wish I owned Naruto, but unfortunately I don't ):
Temari's POV
Great. Just great. My trip to Konoha here had been perfectly fine until I got near the border of the Fire Country. Until I saw the snow. Now, here I am in Konoha, at night, and the show is up to my mid calf. It would have been fine if Lady Tsunade had warned me of this downfall before I had left Suna. But no.
I had no clue where I was going. Usually, someone would meet me at the gate, escort me to the Hokage tower and then I would be led by Shikamaru.
Shikamaru. I knew where he lived... But that would be weird... But then again...
Throughout this thinking process I somehow ended up in front of his doorstep. Well, I guess since I'm here. I really don't want to walk aimlessly throughout town, hopelessly looking for a hotel, at night, in the freezing cold snow. I sighed, and reluctantly knocked on the door.
I heard shuffling, then footsteps and there before me stood Shikamaru. "Huh? Temari?" I push past him into the warm house. "It's snowing! Can you believe it's snowing? My toes feel like they're gonna fall off!" He looked down at my red swollen feet as I took off my shoes. It also didn't help the matter that I was wearing only my black kimono.
"Well, it is December. You didn't think it was snowing here in December? You should've checked it out before you came," he said smirking. I rolled my eyes and sat down shivering on his couch. I was exhausted and cold. I wanted to sleep. The boy yawned as he walked down the hall. You could tell he was tired. He had bags under his eyes. Not the usual bags, but baggier bags.
I looked around his home and noticed how nice the place actually was. I had only been here once before, and never really took in my surroundings. Who knew for such a lazy ninja he could afford such a nice place, without the help of his parents?
He came back a few minutes later with a t-shirt in hand and tossed it to me. "Here, this should fit. I'll dry your clothes. Bathroom's to the left," he said pointing down the hall behind him. I proceeded to the bathroom and stripped of my damp clothing. Oh how it felt nice. I've always hated that wet soggy clothes feeling. I lifted the shirt over my head and it was almost too big for me. It was dark green and reached a little less than the middle of my thigh. Oh well, as long as I was mostly covered it didn't matter. Plus the fact that I would be sleeping soon under some nice warm blankets, totally unexposed.
I came back out and he was digging through a nearby closet, taking out blankets. "Clothes?" I asked. He looked over and a blanket above him fell on his head. I lifted it off and took it over to the couch, all while handing him the wet clothes.
"Well, my bedroom is down the hall to the left if you need anything. You know where the bathroom is, and if you need a drink or something you can search the kitchen, I'm off to bed after I shower," he said yawning, again.
"Okay, night."
Well, at least he was a decent host. I watched the pineapple headed boy walk off, and soon fell asleep.
Shikamaru's POV
Nh. Troublesome...I stepped out of the warm shower and wrapped myself in a towel. I then blow dried my hair, hating the feeling of going to bed with wet hair, and tied it up in the usual pony tail. Hmm. Now that I think of it my head is sort of shaped like a pineapple... Ugh. Temari's getting to me.
It was then that I remembered she was out sleeping on my couch, in my living room. Feeling it was only nice, even if she wouldn't know, I decided to check on her before I went to sleep myself. I walked out into the living room and she was fast asleep on the couch. She looked comfortable, except the fact that she was shaking. I knew I didn't have any more blankets in the closet, I only had the one. Along with sheets and pillows.
Ugh. I can't believe I'm about to do this. Feeling bad, I picked up the sleeping girl in my arms and carried her to my room. The bed was big enough to fit two people and I had a comforter along with sheets. I laid her down on the bed in the spot beside me.
Weirdly...she looked almost beautiful when she slept. She was so peaceful... Unlike the Temari she is when she's awake. No...this is weird... He threw one arm across his face, laid on his back and fell asleep.
Temari's POV
I awoke feeling overly hot. I then noticed that I was in a bed...with comforters and I felt a warm mass to the right of me. I turned and there lies Shikamaru. How did I get here again? I instantly sat up and felt around, thanking Kami when I realized I was still dressed. He must have carried me in here..
I lied back down and looked again to my right. He was asleep, looking very peaceful... and handsome... and... what? It was then, that I also noticed, he had just now managed to wrap his arms around my waist, trying to pull me closer, but me wanting to resist.
Laying here with half of the covers off was making me cold. I snuggled back under the blanket and willingly scooted closer to him, letting him wrap his arms around me and laying on his chest. I could hear his heart beat. It was so...peaceful and calming. It made me feel more warm inside. I smiled. I could also smell his scent. Musk. A sexy smell.I scooted closer and buried my face in his shirt.
This was so awkward...yet so perfect.
And soon enough, I fell asleep, in his wonderful arms, with smiles on both of our faces.
Well, I think that was alright ^^ The ending is okaii I sort of rushed it because it's very late :P I've been in a snowy mood lately :D I wish it would snow here already! Winter is my favorite season (: Soooo yeah heh I hope you enjoyed :D Review please ^w^