So..I shall be continuing! I had a request to write a chapter about the war/post war, etc. Unfortunately, I have not read the manga, so I know mostly nothing about it xD I made this up, but it still has the war concept in mind. I prefer Naruto in the anime form because I like hearing the voices, I don't know. But if you'd like something about the war again, I will gladly write another after the anime has caught up and stuff. But for now, enjoy (:

Disclaimer: I don't own these characters.. :P

Temari's POV

Damn I have a headache...What...What happened? I could hear someone shuffling around, and water..maybe? I slowly opened my eyes, slightly frightened at what I might see. I don't remember anything that has happened. I have no clue where I am. My vision comes to focus and I see that it's Shikamaru with a small towel in a water basin. Dipping it in and ringing it out. "Shika-" My voice is cut off by coughing. God I sounded horrible. What's wrong with me?

"You're awake. Do you remember what happened?" Afraid to have another coughing fit I shook my head. He walked over and kneeled down, patting my forehead with the damp towel. "The war. You were hurt pretty badly. You took a wound to the chest along with minor scrapes and bruises. It could have been fatal if we hadn't treated you right away." I looked down at my chest and my hands. I was covered in bandages. "Did you-" "Yes. Sakura treated your wounds and helped with the bleeding, but I bandaged you. Enemies were coming left and right so I brought you here. You were in bad condition and needed treated." So the fighting is still going on...I see. He left his position to help me. So why didn't he have someone else do it? A medical ninja? Wait...

"Baka!" I slapped him. "You saw me naked!" I felt completely humiliated. If it had been someone else..but him... I could feel my face getting red. How embarrassing. "Hey! It was either that or let you die troublesome woman!" I looked away, I couldn't even stand looking him in the eye at the moment. How awkward. He moved the towel toward my head again. I turned my face. "Don't touch me." "Woman let me help. You have a fever. You're such a pain..." "How could I have a fever if I just have wounds?" He was pissing me off by the second.

"The weapon used contained poison. Sakura was able to give you the right antidote, but it's still in the process of working. Until then, you can't move a lot." I sighed. I guess he had a point. "But still...why you? Why didn't you have someone else take care of me? You should be out fighting." He dipped the rag in the water again and looked away slightly. I couldn't make out the expression on his face. What was he thinking? "I wanted to be there if you didn't make it..." My heart skipped a heat. What? Did he really mean that? And if he did..what did he mean by it?

I covered up my emotions. "In a war like this you have to be prepared to lose the ones that are close you to. That's how it is. You can't control it." He looked at me and frowned. "I am prepared for that." He rang the cloth. "But not if it's you Temari." I looked away. Was I blushing? I couldn't tell. He patted my forehead again with the towel and I closed my eyes. I'll be fine Shikamaru...

Shikamaru's POV

She fell asleep...Finally. She needs rest. I tossed the towel into the water basin and felt her cheek. Her temperature has gone down quite a bit. She'll be fine for now. Yamato was smart for building these underground healing rooms ahead of time. That way we'll be safe from the war above. Let's hope at least. I checked her bandages next. Most of them were okay, the bleeding had stopped. But her chest bandages were sticking to her skin. It would get uncomfortable. She probably hasn't realized that she's been sleeping for almost two days. I had convinced Yamato and the others to keep supplies here also, in case people were down here for a while. Two weeks' worth at the most. Thank Kami they agreed.

I slowly cut the bandages from around her torso. She doesn't realize, although I've seen her partially naked body, it doesn't bother me. And it's not that I'm not interested, she's healing. I was caught off guard when she thought I was such a pervert. She's not usually like that... I would never even think of taking advantage of her. I respect women more than she thinks. I love her...but as if she would ever know. I finished up replacing the bandages and disposed of the others in a bag. Now she was clean and comfortable. I then sat against the wall on her right side. A nap would be nice right now...I wish I had some clouds to watch...

Temari's POV

I awoke again in what felt like forever. My headache still lingered. I didn't hear a sound other than that of steady breathing. I looked to my right. He was sleeping. I also noticed that my bandages had been replaced. My face grew warm...God. I looked back over at Shikamaru. I swear if I hurt him like I am now he still wouldn't get anything. He did look peaceful sleeping though..I should leave him alone.

Instead of trusting my instincts, I attempted sitting up. Pain shot straight up through my body. Dammit. Instead of standing and making my way over towards him, I used all the strength I had to push myself, while sitting, across the floor. I guess what he did was nice...considering I could be dead without him. But him wanting to see be if I didn't make it...

I scooted my way over to him and ran a hand along his jaw. I've never observed him this close before. He's gotten so handsome. Of course, he always had been. I've always found the boy both physically and mentally attractive definitely. One of the few men ever. But I hadn't realized how much more mature he's gotten. He's certainly gotten taller, and more muscular. But also his jaw line had hardened and he's starting to grow some facial hair. Stubble, the sexy beginning of it all.

I started to think. Why IS it him that I'm always with? That I'm so attached to? Attracted to? He's one of the few that don't usually argue with me. He respects me more than I notice. He's usually very quiet and laid back, but when he's not I can hold hour long intelligent conversations with him. It's all these little things, and even the things that piss me off and agitate me that have me so hypnotized by him. God Temari get a hold of yourself!

I looked at him once more. He looked so quiet...so peaceful. Carefully and quietly I scooted my body down and laid my head on his lap. This feeling was so wonderful. I never thought I would ever fall for someone so hard...but you definitely have my heart Shikamaru.

Well yeah...that's about it xD Let me know what you think! I hope you liked it (: