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It may seem obvious to write this, but I have to, just to keep assuring myself that what happened really did happen.

Yeah. Hidan kissed me.

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I wish I could say the kiss was like something out of a Hollywood movie, but that would be a lie. In movies, fireworks start out of nowhere when you kiss someone. In Temari-land, you attempt to remain conscious while an undeniably gorgeous older guy starts kissing you.

Still, I managed to keep conscious, which I guess is a plus, and just kinda let Hidan do his thing. I kissed him back of course, but he sure as hell was more experienced in that field than I was. I shuddered gently at the thought of how many girls must have been in the same position I'd been in with Hidan. I wished it didn't bother me, but it made my heart ache like crazy. I hated Hidan for that.

I could hate him for a lot of things.

For being so perfect, so good-looking, so cocky and arrogant and yet still charming somehow. For being the most intimidating guy I'd ever met, the guy who could flip from calm to furious in an instant, (according to my reliable sources, i.e. Kankuro, whom I had casually asked)and yet the only guy who could consume my whole head, my whole heart and still I would want to give him more.

Yeah. I hated Hidan.

And yes, I know. I'm a terrible liar.

'What time is it?' I said quietly. We were in that awkward stage where you've finished kissing and are sat awkwardly with no idea what to say.

I heard Hidan sigh, as he picked up a heavy silver watch from the coffee table.

'Half ten,' he drawled, as if the fact we'd been sat here for over six hours was nothing out of the ordinary. Well, maybe it wasn't unusual for Hidan, but it was for me. I had dinner to make for two teenage boys. I had laundry to do, cleaning to do, things to attend to.

I literally shot off the sofa, ignoring the fact that Hidan was practically writhing on the carpet with laughter at my outburst. I pulled on my sneakers, tripping my way down the hall, Hidan following, having managed to compose himself.

'What the hell are you doing?' he murmured, grabbing hold of my wrist gently so I had to look at him. 'Hmmm?'

'It's half ten, Hidan!'

'Past your bed time?' he smirked.

'No!' I sighed, exasperated. 'But I have things to do. Gaara and Kankuro will wonder where I am! I have things to sort out. I need to go!'

'Alright, Jeez,' he nodded. 'Just wait a sec.'

I couldn't deny him a second, so I watched as he pulled on his high tops, grabbing a black hoodie from the coat stand in the hall. 'I'll walk you home.'

I live across the street, I thought, but I knew the intentions were sweet so I just nodded, letting him grab my hand as we left the warmth of his house and walked into the night fog. He did look cute, with his hair all messed up, gnawing his lip ring as he did, his breath cascading into icy tendrils in the night air. Suna might be boiling in the day, but it was freezing at night. I was glad to be holding his hand. He was keeping me warm.

'Your brothers are fine,' he said, 'I told Pain to stay out with them. You don't have to freaking worry.' he glanced at me with those eyes. 'But I know you'd worry anyway.'

'Yeah' I agreed, smiling gently. I liked Hidan like this. Thoughtful, kind Hidan. The guy was like a teddy bear. Tough on the outside, but sweet within.

I didn't tell him that though. Couldn't ruin his rep, could I?

Maybe later.

'So, Temari…' he began, as we stood on the doorstep. He stopped abruptly, letting out a quiet shiver. I noticed his hoodie was only briefly concealing a lack of shirt, and I sighed.

'Do you ever wear a shirt?' I asked, hoping that I wouldn't sound like his mother, but probably failing miserably.

'Nah,' he snorted, 'Gotta give the people what they want.' He flashed a patch of pale skin cheekily, and I punched him playfully on the arm.

'Yeah,' I nodded, 'But the people won't want you when you're stuck in bed with a cold.'

He didn't speak for a moment, and I worried I might really have offended him. And then he bent down to graze his lips near my ear. 'But you'd make a totally hot nurse, Temari.'

How I hadn't socked that guy in the jaw was a mystery to me. Instead, I sort of giggled in that awful way preppy girls in movies do, and blushed as he rested his head on my shoulder and wrapped his bulky arms around my waist. I moved my arms to sit around his neck, my fingertips resting on his broad shoulders.

'I have to go,' I reasoned, trying to pry my fingers from the folds in his hoodie.

'Hmmmm' he answered. 'Really? Damn…' I knew he was just saying that to tease me. I could feel his breath on my neck and I sighed. It was not easy to just leave a hot guy standing there, but I really did have things to do.

'Yes, I do' I sighed, kissing his messed up hair gently and pulling his arms from my waist.

He pouted, a habit which though irritating really did make him look quite adorable, and settled for draping one arm across my shoulder.

'It's not fair….here I am, a vulnerable boy, being led astray by such a freaking she-devil.'

I noticed the smirk on his face and laughed. 'You are such a liar, Hidan. Don't try the guilt-trip. I've had plenty of that from my brothers. It won't work.'

'Worth a try, seriously,' he pouted, leaning down for a final kiss. That one was a bit more movie star-ish. I'd say if sparks were going to fly for any kiss, that would be the one.

'Not to be big-headed,' he began, and I laughed quietly at the concept of Hidan not being big-headed. He had the biggest head of anyone I knew, metaphorically speaking of course. 'But that was freaking hot.'

'Yeah,' I blushed, turning to the door, only to be met with the gob smacked faces of my brothers in the lounge window.

I was sure I was going to be the first person in medical history to die of embarrassment. I glanced at Hidan for a little support.

'They seem to think it was freaking hot too,' was his response.

Why I was surprised I don't know. I wasn't sure why I even bothered trying with this guy. Along with my brothers, he obviously existed to ruin any chance of an embarrassment-free life for me.

'You knew they were there!' I accused.

He didn't even deny it, just smirked his stupid smirk and snickered. About me socking him in the jaw; that moment seemed like the perfect time.