Unfaithful
''Hanging with the girls!'' Temari waved at Shikamaru. ''It won't take long!''
That was obviously a lie since that hang out got a bit longer than Temari had expected. She really needed to find a way to make interesting things happen at the beginning of the evening instead at the end. Tonight it was impossible because she wasn't the main subject like two days ago.
The day after girls kissing, Temari tried to explain to Ino why that'd been wrong.
''We're doing this whole thing in order to get Sakura closer to Hinata!'' Temari tried to sound calm. ''Not so you and Sakura can take your relationship to the next level.''
''I think you are overreacting,'' Ino said quickly to get rid of her, as she was rushing to the hospital. ''It happened that one time and that's it!''
''Hinata mustn't find out about it! I don't want her to think I made you do it! She will run away from us instead from the wedding!''
Ino raised an eyebrow.
''I thought we were doing this so she doesn't run away.''
''Just don't tell her,'' Temari demanded. ''It's enough Sakura has a perfect boyfriend. She doesn't need a perfect best friend too.''
''Fine!'' Ino rolled her eyes. ''I will be late because of you!''
''I am free tomorrow night,'' Temari said before Ino entered the hospital. ''You should be too.''
Ino stopped walking, looking very interested.
''Great!'' she said happily. ''I thought of a perfect matter to discuss!''
Temari sighed.
''I don't think they will be needing your tips on snakes or-''
''Shut up!'' Ino chuckled. ''It's a common topic!''
''It mustn't include girl kissing!'' Temari yelled after her as Ino ran away to be late as little as possible.
Temari was almost sure they haven't done it again as Sakura went on a short mission the day earlier while Ino was at the hospital an entire day. Her plan to hide their kiss from Hinata failed the moment Sakura'd entered Ino's apartment the day after.
''Sakura-chan!'' Hinata greeted happily when Sakura sat on the floor between her and Ino.
''Am I late?'' Sakura asked, looking at Temari's direction who was sitting opposite of her.
They were sitting in a circle again, as they were planning only talking tonight. At least that was what Temari was hoping for. However, Sakura looked like the happiest person in the world, smiling for no particular reason, probably hoping for something else.
''I talked to Ino-chan before you'd come,'' Hinata smiled at her. ''She liked the cake very much. How about you?''
''It was the best cake I ever had! You really have a talent for cooking!'' Sakura commended.
Hinata shrugged and smiled, still too modest to accept a compliment by simply saying 'thank you'.
''What are we doing tonight?'' Sakura asked, still smiling.
''I don't know,'' Temari shrugged. ''Ino told me she'd thought of something useful for you.''
''Useful?'' Sakura repeated. ''Is it complicated like cooking?''
''It's not complicated at all,'' Ino smiled. ''You are doing it all the time. Even now.''
Temari looked at Sakura.
''Breathing?'' she asked.
''Well,'' Ino began, ''breathing is a part of it.''
They were all concentrated on Sakura's breathing after Ino'd said that.
''Stop staring at me!'' Sakura snapped. ''You are making me nervous!''
Ino smiled.
''That's the point! You mustn't show us you are!''
Temari grinned as she'd understood Ino's lesson for today. It's only natural next step after hearing Hinata's story last time.
''Body language!'' she said victoriously.
Ino nodded. Hinata didn't seem like she understood.
''My body speaks?''
''All the time!'' Ino said and got closer to Sakura. ''See? Sakura feels comfortable enough around me and her body is showing it!''
Sakura chuckled.
''Why wouldn't I be comfortable around you?'' Sakura smiled at Ino. ''You can get closer if you want.''
Hinata didn't look like she was suspecting anything. Temari felt relived, but if Ino had planned to practice tonight, Hinata will find out. Although Temari didn't know how would Hinata react, she was certain Hinata would be jealous of their great friendship. They were completely different yet best friends forever, from the first day they'd met in spite of their constant silly disagreements. They were like Naruto and Sasuke. Fighting to get better in cooperating side by side. Funny how they had crush on Sasuke at the same time once, and Sasuke and Naruto had a crush on Sakura. Complicated relationships of Konoha.
''I know you want me to get closer, Sakura,'' Ino scolded her. ''It's written all over your face.''
''I don't get it,'' Sakura said sadly. ''Isn't that a good thing?''
''No if you need to keep a secret,'' Ino explained, ''or hide that you're uncomfortable.''
''Huh,'' Sakura frowned, ''and how we are going to change that?''
Please, don't say practice, please don't say practice, Temari wished for that very badly.
''Practice, of course!'' Ino said happily.
Perfect. Just perfect.
''See?'' Ino pointed at Temari. ''She is furious right now, but she is not showing it.''
Temari stunned. How could she tell that?
''It's easy when you know somebody too,'' Ino explained to Hinata and Sakura who were staring at Temari, trying to find a sign of anger.
''Are you reading my mind?'' Temari asked strictly.
Ino smirked.
''It doesn't work that way,'' she explained. ''I would have to put a palm on your forehead and be concentrated, and we don't have time for that.''
''Huh,'' Temari frowned. ''So how do you know I don't like the idea of practising right now?''
''Because you are included.''
''I thought you liked the practice and hated the talking part.''
''Oh I do,'' Ino said quickly, ''but I have to explain first, in order to see some action.''
Sakura grinned.
''Action? Like the last time?''
''Action happened last time?'' Hinata asked sadly. ''Why didn't I see it?''
Temari frowned.
''What did I say?'' she roared.
''It's not my fault!'' Ino chuckled.
''And what's the big deal?'' Sakura objected. ''We can tell Hinata! She won't tell anybody!''
Great. They ruined everything. The moment they lose Hinata's trust, they will lose her cooperation and she won't live happily ever after. Luckily, Hinata's innocent mind had different thoughts.
''Did you try cooking without me? Or Ino-chan proposed to Sakura-chan again?''
Temari smirked. Hinata probably wouldn't guess in a million years.
''Fine,'' Temari sighed after seeing Sakura's happy face, ''tell her. I want to know how it happened too.''
''We kissed!'' Sakura exclaimed the second Temari had stopped talking.
''Really?'' Hinata asked happily. ''You kissed Ino-chan? On the lips?''
Sakura nodded.
''How was it?'' Hinata seemed very interested, instead of surprised.
''Great!'' Sakura replied, smiling like never before. ''I felt like never before! And I wasn't nervous at all!''
''Forehead, you are making a big deal out of it,'' Ino tried to sound calm, but she was a bit uncomfortable after hearing this compliment.
''It wasn't good for you?'' Sakura asked sadly.
''I'm not saying that,'' Ino smirked, ''but you are exaggerating. And you were nervous!''
''Well, yeah,'' Sakura admitted, ''but only because I thought you won't like it!''
''What's there not to like?'' Ino smiled at her. ''You kissed before, your lips are soft and very kissable and you were willing to do it! It was impossible to be bad!''
''Ino!'' Temari roared. ''Stop coming on to her!''
''I am not coming on to her!'' Ino objected. ''I am telling the truth!''
Sakura was smiling again.
''She did it back then too. She told me I was beautiful and that she cared for me and-''
''And in your head, one thing led to another, I know,'' Ino rolled her eyes. ''That's why we're talking about body language today!''
''Is that true?'' Temari asked seriously.
Ino shrugged.
''What was I supposed to say? She asked me if I thought she was ugly,'' Ino looked at Hinata. ''Is she ugly to you?''
Hinata shook her head.
''See? And you won't accuse Hinata for coming on to her!''
Temari sighed.
''Fine, you kissed, end of story. I want to hear what today's practice will look like.''
Ino nodded and got up to get something.
''You weren't nervous at all?'' Hinata asked Sakura.
Sakura shook her head.
''She did it really slowly and tenderly and gave me enough time to change my mind. And she is a great kisser!''
''Better than Sasuke?'' Temari provoked.
''Well,'' Sakura looked like she didn't expect this question, ''it's a totally different feeling.''
''Yeah,'' Ino got back, holding a book, ''with guys, kiss is only an introduction for something more. And you always have to think if they like it, are you going too slow, are they doing it just for you,'' Ino was complaining. ''And they are doing it just for you, and most of them suck at it. With Sakura, on the other hand, you just enjoy kissing without any pressure or silly thoughts.''
''Give me that book!'' Temari ordered, while Ino and Sakura were smiling at each other, looking like they might kiss any second now.
''It sounds wonderful,'' Hinata forced a smile.
''No need to be sad, Hinata,'' Sakura said cheerfully. ''It will feel the same with the right guy!''
Hinata forced one more smile and deflected her gaze to the floor. Temari gave Sakura glare. That kissable girl really didn't think before she spoke! Never!
''Or your right guy can't read your mind!'' Ino tried to make things better. ''And for what you told us last time, you are not making it easier for him!''
''What do you mean?'' Hinata looked surprised.
''Well, if I got it right,'' Ino began, ''you did want to kiss Itachi-san?''
Hinata nodded.
''Good. Great, in fact,'' Ino smirked. ''Unfortunately, your actions weren't showing it.''
Hinata didn't say anything, but didn't seem like she disagreed.
''I wonder if there hadn't been for Sakura and her silly idea, would you have experienced your first kiss?'' Ino said honestly. ''Therefore, we wouldn't have been talking about it and it would been Sakura's wedding scheduled in about a month from now.''
Hinata shrugged. Temari wondered if Ino had prepared this little speech in advance.
''Don't get me wrong, maybe you would have,'' Ino smiled. ''I just can't imagine you would say clearly something like: Hey, I would really like for you to have my first kiss!''
Temari chuckled. Ino was saying all of this to make Hinata more relaxed.
''Go on, Temari, I know you want to say it!'' Ino chuckled.
''Because you're not like Ino!'' Temari chuckled too, knowing Ino knew her well enough.
''That's why,'' Ino continued, ''you have to do what your mind wants you to do. In your head, you want to kiss and hug and,'' Ino paused to check with Temari if she's allowed to say some more, ''anything but sit still, but you are the same as always.''
Hinata nodded.
''I am looking at you right now and I have no clue whether I make you feel uncomfortable or not,'' Ino said plainly. ''Just like Sakura's non existent poker face, that's bad for two reasons. First, you look the same in every situation, and second, to discover what's on your mind, I have to ask you, and you, shy as you are, won't tell me the truth in a million years. Even if it's something I want to hear.''
Hinata nodded, knowing that's correct.
''So, if you want somebody closer, get close!'' Ino encouraged her. ''If you want more, show it! Just like you did the first time!''
Hinata chuckled.
''That surprised me too,'' she said honestly.
''We need that Hinata now!'' Sakura smiled. ''What has changed in a couple of months?''
Hinata shrugged, although she knew what'd changed as she'd told Temari yesterday.
''You must say what you want. Not right now, but not in a fifty years, either,'' Ino explained. ''Then again, nobody expects you to be like Temari.''
Temari flinched after hearing her name.
''Me?''
''Yeah,'' Ino said, ''you are perfection when it comes to showing emotions.''
''Really?'' Temari frowned, not sure whether Ino was complimenting her with a hidden agenda.
''See?'' she looked at Hinata and Sakura. ''She doesn't believe me. Sakura, you would probably smile because you would take it as a compliment, and Hinata, you would smile and shrug and I wouldn't know anything!''
Temari smirked. Just like her idea from the last time, Ino's plan for today was perfect. However, she wasn't convinced she was the right person for them to look up to, but any change in Hinata's indecisive behaviour would be a great progress!
''What did you find in this book on psychology?'' Temari asked after skimming the book content.
''Lots of stuff!'' Ino took the book out of Temari's hands. ''Did you know that your hairstyle shows your personality too?''
They all shook their heads.
''Temari, you always have your hair tied up because you have to be in control of everything,'' Ino pointed to her hair. ''Your hairstyle is not an exception. The best way to control your hair are four small ponytails.''
''Sounds interesting. Go on,'' Temari ordered.
''For example, Hinata will never wear her hair up as she is very shy and doesn't want to expose more of her face than it's necessary.''
Hinata nodded shyly.
''It's okay, it's nothing wrong with it,'' Sakura said plainly.
''Sakura, on the other hand, has a shoulder length hair and she wears it untied, because it's a womanly hairstyle, but also very practical. And she ties it in a grave situations when she is on duty.''
They all seemed impressed by that book.
''And you hair?'' Sakura asked. ''Besides it smells wonderful and you really love it.''
''It says here I can't decide whether I want to grow up, as it's very long, or be dependable, as I wear it in a ponytail.''
''And a strand?'' Temari asked, showing one strand of Ino's blonde hair on one side of her forehead.
''I would say it means I'm playful!'' Ino chuckled.
''You certainly are!'' Temari agreed with the book. ''Maybe you should read it,'' Temari suggested to Sakura and Hinata.
''It says also,'' Ino interrupted, ''the fastest way of learning is by observing other people's behaviour.''
''Huh,'' Temari nodded, ''like Shikamaru observes everything and after analyzing it, gets to the solution or decision.''
''Exactly!'' Ino nodded. ''Or you, revealing my secrets by just watching me. But you are his girlfriend, so it's logical.''
Temari smirked. Shikamaru was a great observer, even in critical situations he never acted rashly. It was still impossible for her sometimes to read his body language easily.
''Temari is very hard to read and very good at concluding from your actions,'' Ino said firmly. ''Therefore, she is perfect for you two to practice on her.''
''On me?'' Temari raised an eyebrow.
''Yeah,'' Ino nodded. ''They will ask you any question and try to make you uncomfortable.''
Hinata and Sakura smirked at this easy assignment.
''Not so fast,'' Ino warned them. ''Any question you ask, she can demand you to answer it first.''
''That's not fair!'' Sakura objected.
''Well, it would be easy for you to ask her something embarrassing,'' Ino explained,''Without being obligated to answer yourself.''
Temari liked Ino's idea more than she was willing to admit. By making them ask her anything, she might discover something more about both of them. Or three of them.
''Why are you not participating?'' she asked Ino.
''I don't have anything to ask you,'' she said plainly. ''Not in front of them, at least.''
''Hey!'' Sakura seemed offended. ''We are not babies! You can ask her anything in front of us!''
''Really?'' Ino asked seriously.
Hinata nodded.
''Well, yeah,'' Sakura didn't sound convincing at all, ''what can be that bad we wouldn't be able to handle?''
Ino smiled.
''Are you ready?'' she asked Temari.
Temari shrugged.
''I don't care,'' she said plainly, ''as long as you have to answer it too.''
''Of course.''
''Shoot.''
Ino took a deep breath.
''If you had to choose between Sasuke-kun and Itachi-san,'' Ino smiled after looking at Sakura's and Hinata's stunned faces, ''which one would you kiss?''
Temari rubbed her chin.
''I really need to choose between them?'' she asked plainly. ''I don't like them.''
Hinata and Sakura seemed more affected by Ino's question than Temari.
''I told you that you didn't need to hear my question,'' Ino sounded comforting. ''Don't pretend you are something that you're not.''
Surprisingly, Hinata shushed her.
''I want to hear Temari-san's answer!''
''The whole point of this is making her feel embarrassed to learn to eliminate that silly expression you both have right now, not to bother Temari with stupid questions,'' Ino explained. ''What would have happened if I had asked something really awkward?''
''This is really awkward to me,'' Sakura said, still stunned and eager to hear the answer.
Temari sighed.
''This is not embarrassing for me, it's just stupid,'' she complained. ''I don't know them, how should I decide?''
''How should I know?'' Ino said playfully.
''Huh,'' Temari looked at Hinata, ''is Itachi-san much taller than you?''
Hinata nodded. Temari rolled her eyes, obviously not happy with that information.
''Sasuke is about the same height!'' Sakura added.
''That's not a competition!'' Ino sighed. ''And what does the height have to do with kissing? If you are both willing to do it, you will find a way! It's even better if he lifts you!''
''That way I can't end it when I want to.''
''I really don't understand you, Temari,'' Ino rolled her eyes. ''You are strong enough to knock any guy on the ground and do what you like.''
''I don't know,'' Temari shrugged. ''Who would be your choice?''
Ino chuckled.
''I think you all know!''
Temari waited for Sakura's reaction. However, she didn't say anything. It was a well known thing.
''And who would be your choice,'' Temari paused to get everyone's attention, as they all probably were thinking about Ino kissing Sasuke, ''between Gaara and Naruto?''
Both Sakura and Hinata made an inarticulate sound, not able to hide what they were thinking about Temari's question.
''This doesn't make any sense,'' Temari sighed. ''They are showing more emotions than you.''
''Well, I never said I was bad at hiding my true feelings,'' Ino smiled. ''I must admit your question is really tough. How am I supposed to pick only one sexy and inexperienced Kage?''
''You think Naruto's sexy?'' Sakura snapped.
''And you think he will become the next Hokage?'' Hinata asked quickly.
''This is pointless,'' Ino sighed. ''I would choose Gaara-sama to get you off my back.''
That surprised even Temari.
''Really? You would choose him over somebody you know better?''
''It's just a kiss, not a lifelong commitment,'' Ino said quickly. ''Besides, you told me he controls that thing inside of him better. And I have a feeling Naruto would be too honest about it, so I would know whether he liked it or not.''
''Are you sure that's the real reason and not Naruto's feelings for Sakura?'' Temari asked, knowing how Hinata and Sakura felt about this topic.
''I don't think so,'' Ino said honestly. ''Sasuke-kun is her husband to be, and I would choose him over any other guy!''
Sakura smirked for some reason. She either trusted Ino so much that she knew Ino would never do anything to separate them, or assured Sasuke was the best guy in the world. Maybe both.
Temari decided to keep her opinion to herself. It seemed very unhealthy to picture your best friend's fiancé as a perfect man.
''And how about Chouji and Shikamaru?'' Sakura asked suddenly.
''They are my best friends!'' Ino frowned. ''I don't see them like that!''
''Just a kiss, not something more,'' Temari repeated Ino's words.
''What do you think?'' Ino provoked.
Temari startled. She wasn't sure she wanted to hear the answer.
''One more hint,'' Ino smiled at Sakura and Hinata. ''Don't ask questions you are not ready to hear the answer to.''
''I didn't ask it! Sakura did!'' Temari protested.
''Well, we finally got some reaction from you,'' Ino smiled. ''And stop asking me questions! It's Temari who you should make uncomfortable!''
''You're doing it just fine,'' Temari frowned.
''Oh come on now,'' Ino said cheerfully, ''don't be gloomy! You have a wonderful boyfriend, who loves you and I am the last thing you should be worried about!''
Temari didn't say anything. First few months of her relationship with Shikamaru, Ino was their only reason for argument. However, she would never admit it. It was enough she was beautiful and busty flirt, she didn't have to become narcissistic.
''Look what you did!'' Ino hissed at Sakura. ''You had to mention Shikamaru for no reason!''
''It's not my fault! She mentioned Sasuke, then Naruto, it was logical-''
''How are Chouji and Shikamaru logical after Naruto and Gaara-sama?'' Ino interrupted. ''After two Kages, the logical would be another two of them! Like Mizukage-sama and Tsunade-sama!'' she added.
''Ino!'' Temari couldn't suppress laughter. ''They are women! And old!''
''So?'' Ino chuckled too. ''They also need kisses!''
In a second, they were all laughing.
''So,'' Temari was the first one who'd stopped imagining Ino on top of Tsunade, ''that's your opinion? Even the old ones need love?''
''You said they were old, not me,'' Ino said firmly.
''So, you think they're not?'' Temari chuckled.
''I prefer the term experienced,'' Ino chuckled too.
''Ino-chan,'' Hinata finally gathered courage to say something, ''you haven't told us what you like about Orochimaru-sama.''
''You haven't asked until now,'' she replied plainly.
''Well?'' Sakura rushed her. ''Can we hear it now?''
''The thing I like the most is,'' Ino said without hesitating, ''we don't play games. We both know where this is going, so we don't have to pretend, to lie, to think, about anything at all. Everything is much simpler that way and, since there's no pressure, I finally can enjoy and do what I want.''
''Huh,'' Temari said, ''and that is what you want?''
''Right now, yes.''
''And after that changes?'' Sakura asked.
''I said no thinking at all,'' Ino smiled. ''It really is that way. I don't think a month in advance. I think about today, and sometimes about tomorrow. It will end when it ends. At this moment, I really don't care.''
''So, basically, if he feels the same way,'' Temari said, ''you don't have a reason to break up.''
''Well, since we are not together,'' Ino smirked, ''that can't be break up.''
''Huh,'' Temari raised an eyebrow, ''are you saying you have been on a date with someone else?''
''And when would I do that?'' Ino chuckled. ''I don't have time to sleep!''
''Yeah, Temari! Imagine how pretty she would be if she slept some more!'' Sakura chuckled.
Ino nodded to agree with her.
''Although being awake in bed also has its advantages!''
Once again, Hinata and Sakura were more embarrassed by Ino's words than she was.
''Unfortunately, that's off topic!'' Ino sighed. ''Temari is your subject!''
Temari rolled her eyes although she was ready for any question. After the previous questions were answered (Temari would kiss Sasuke just to see what's so great about him, and both Sakura and Ino would kiss Shikamaru, however the main reason was because he wouldn't make a big deal out of it like Chouji, which was true), it seemed very hard for Hinata and Sakura to think of something Temari would react to in any way.
''How about resuming the next time?'' Ino suggested after very long period of complete silence as Temari forbade her to ask anything.
''No,'' Temari said quickly, ''we need to move on. Come on, you two. I won't make you answer a question I don't find awkward.''
''Huh,'' Sakura said, ''in that case, what do you like about Ino?''
Temari sighed.
''How does that have to make me feel uncomfortable?''
''Well,'' Ino chuckled, ''you didn't answer right away, did you?''
Temari rolled her eyes.
''So,'' Ino clapped her hands, preventing Temari to answer, ''she looks annoyed because I am here and she's hesitating. She doesn't have to blush to show she's nervous.''
Hinata and Sakura nodded, looking satisfied with what they have learnt.
''Sakura, answer your question!'' Temari ordered, a bit annoyed that she has to reveal true opinion on Ino.
''Come on, Temari-san, there is nothing to be ashamed of!'' Hinata encouraged. ''Ino-chan told us that she liked you!''
''Hinata!'' Ino and Temari hissed in unison.
Sakura couldn't help, but laugh.
''You are so funny together! You are trying to teach us something by your immature behaviour!''
''Fine!'' Temari snapped. ''Ino is honest, loyal to her friends and extremely open-minded!''
Ino smirked, but Hinata didn't seem to believe her.
''Temari-san,'' she said firmly, ''you sound like you don't know her.''
''Very good, Hinata,'' Ino commended. ''You are persistent and it's working!''
Temari regretted she'd told Hinata anything. On the other hand, she was aware it was necessary in order to make Hinata more friendly.
''It's all right, Temari,'' Ino smiled at her, ''we are not here because of you. Or me. I'm here because of Sakura, and she because of Hinata.''
Temari nodded.
''In my opinion, we are through for tonight,'' Ino suggested. ''They got the point and they have time to improve.''
''Can I borrow this book, Ino-chan?'' Hinata asked.
''Sure,'' Ino smiled and handed the book to Hinata.
Hinata browsed few pages, looking very interested.
''What are we doing next time?'' Sakura asked happily.
Ino smirked.
''After showing what you want,'' she began, ''the next step is to say it, of course!''
''Out loud?'' Hinata asked carefully.
Temari tapped her shoulder.
''Don't worry,'' she looked at Ino, ''she is a real master at getting what she wants without saying a word.''
Ino chuckled and winked at Sakura. Sakura put on her happiest face ever.
''See?'' Temari pointed at them, who were now, as they got up, happily walking towards the entrance door.
''When will be the next meeting?'' Sakura asked Temari.
She shrugged.
''Depends on you.''
''I'm free Friday night,'' Ino said,''And the day after I'll be leaving for a mission.''
''Huh,'' Temari frowned, ''for how long?''
''Not you too, Temari!'' Ino chuckled as Sakura had a sad face. ''I'll be back! Until then, you can talk all you want!''
''Fine, Friday it is!'' Temari said firmly. ''Your place?''
Ino nodded.
''That will be the last time though.''
''Tenten and Chouji?''
''Yeah, they are coming back in four days, and, to be honest, I really don't want them to hear what we're talking about!''
They all chuckled.
Friday night wasn't an ordinary night at all. Temari could tell that by seeing Shikamaru sitting on the stairs in front of the entrance of his small rented house.
''What is it?'' Temari chuckled. ''Too lazy to get in bed to get some sleep?''
''Like I will get some sleep there,'' he rolled his eyes.
''Well,'' she sat next to him, ''at least I don't have to wake you up!''
She grinned and gave him a quick kiss.
''Temari,'' Shikamaru stopped her hand which was about to untie his hair, ''where did you go tonight?''
''Out. With girls,'' she replied quickly, but he didn't release her hand.
''And the night before?''
''Same.''
Temari frowned as she didn't know where this interrogation was going to.
''Huh,'' he looked away, ''I thought I saw you heading to the hospital.''
''Oh right,'' she grinned. ''I went to see Ino and she was working the night shift.''
''Huh,'' still looking away, ''I thought you didn't like Ino.''
''Well,'' she began, but he interrupted.
''Or Sakura. Or Hinata. You were always saying they act childish and that you don't plan to make friends here.''
Temari didn't reply. If she had said one word too much, she would be obligated to tell Shikamaru what they've been doing and she didn't feel like telling him the entire story.
''To get to the point a bit faster,'' he met her gaze, ''you've been out, late at night, this entire week, every day with the same excuse.''
She opened her mouth to explain, but he interrupted again.
''I'm not accusing you of anything, I am just finding it strange and unusual from your side.''
''I got really bored while you were on your last mission,'' she said quickly, ''and Sakura and Hinata were waiting too, and one thing led to another,'' she was blabbering trying to sound convincing.
''Huh,'' he frowned. ''Hanging out with them is more important than the mission you turned down yesterday?''
She turned down that mission as Ino couldn't avoid leaving the village for the weekend. Only free appointment was tonight and, with Temari leaving this morning, it wouldn't be so great as the time was running out.
''It's not,'' she said firmly. ''I didn't feel like going away for two days.''
''Huh,'' he was still frowning. ''Why were you so interested in my missions then?''
Ino couldn't have them over her place any more, so Temari wondered if she might provide a suitable place as Sakura's apartment was too small for anything but cooking and Hinata has been living with her family.
''I just wondered if you are leaving the village-''
''To be home alone?''
Temari froze. She might have a clue what Shikamaru had in mind before starting this conversation.
''To summarize,'' he got up and right now he was looking down while Temari was sitting, ''.ou spend evenings out, refuse to leave the village and can't wait for me to leave,'' he lifted his hand to stop her interruption. ''Even if I put all of that aside, there is one thing I can't overlook.''
Temari sighed. She should have known that he would notice something, but not that he was paranoid.
''I decided to stay up tonight to avoid being woken up in the middle of my sleep. Twice.''
She chuckled. They could be doing it right now if he wasn't so smart and genuine. She got up.
''And in the morning,'' she smiled and tried to embrace him.
''No, Temari!'' he stepped back. ''What is going on?''
''It's nothing, really,'' she smiled, ''we are just talking!''
''About what? And every single night?''
''Well,'' she began, ''we start with something completely harmless and then Ino mentions something very interesting and we all want to find out more-''
''Really?'' he gave her glare. ''That's your story?''
''You don't seem to know Ino that well, then.''
''Oh I know her. I also know Sakura and Hinata. I don't see what would you have in common.''
''Don't be like that,'' she chuckled. ''We have plenty of things in common. We are all jounins and our boyfriends are on the same team, we have the same problems.''
''Are you feeling lonely?'' he asked seriously. ''As I'm away often.''
''No, why?'' she said softly. ''I mean, I miss you while you're away, but-''
''Is that the problem? Or you miss Suna? Or your real friends?''
Temari felt really bad as Shikamaru sounded really concerned for her.
''No, it's great here!'' she said as happily as possible. ''I don't mind being here and wait for you!''
''Of course you don't!'' he snapped. ''When you're having an affair!''
Temari's reaction was the most inappropriate one. She burst out laughing.
''An affair?'' she managed to say, still laughing. ''Are you insane?''
''Everything you do implies that!'' he said firmly, not in the mood for laughing. ''You don't tell me where you are, when you get back, you wake me up, you make up stupid excuses, what should I think?''
''Wait a minute!'' she interrupted. ''You can't be serious?''
''Tell me the truth then!''
Temari sighed. Not only she's been accused for cheating on him, now she had to tell him the truth.
It was all Ino's fault. She kissed Sakura, Sakura told Hinata and Hinata became obsessed with their kiss which happened only once. Or twice. Or Sakura learnt how to keep a secret in two days. However, Temari thought Hinata's interest was a good thing, as it was keeping her thoughts away from the wedding, which would always put her in a gloomy mood.
They all gathered at Ino's place, as they'd agreed they would, ready and enthusiastic because of the last night there.
''Talking again?'' Sakura sighed.
''It's persuading,'' Ino explained, ''Usually, you demand for something, so if you are good at it, you will get what you want.''
''We all know what she wants,'' Temari rolled her eyes. ''Why don't you just get over with so she can move on with her life?''
''It is supposed to be hard,'' Ino refused to listen to Temari. ''Especially when begging is not an option.''
''What do you mean?'' Temari asked.
''You don't want to look desperate, do you?'' Ino chuckled.
They all shrugged, not understanding a thing.
''Temari, you did it million times. You talk us all into this, without saying a single please. What do you think, how did you do it?''
Temari shrugged.
''Well,'' she began, ''you couldn't have turned it down since I had really compromising information about you.''
''Blackmail is very effective. You are using it on me too often,'' Ino explained, ''Go on.''
''I pretended for Sakura that I don't really care.''
''Uninterested approach,'' Ino nodded. ''And Hinata?''
''Exaggerating,'' Temari shrugged.
''Excellent!'' Ino exclaimed. ''And we are all obeying, more or less.''
''So,'' Hinata began, ''you lied to us, Temari-san?''
''Of course I didn't!'' Temari snapped.
Hinata didn't look like she changed her opinion.
''I will explain!'' Ino announced, assuming Temari's speeches were too long for no reason.
''Why would she exaggerate?'' Hinata asked before Ino could start.
''Don't get mad,'' Ino pleaded. ''It was necessary to make your situation looks a lot worse than it was. It was your task to deny it or confirm it.''
''And I confirmed it,'' Hinata frowned.
''But we are working on it!'' Sakura cheered her up.
Hinata smiled at her.
''I know, Sakura-chan. Thank you.''
Timing for this topic couldn't be more perfect because Hinata was cheerful and talkative like never before.
''I have a few tips for you,'' Ino smiled at Hinata and Sakura, ''and then we practice, like always, so you can learn the rest of it along the way.''
They all chuckled as Ino was really enjoying her new part Temari let her to have.
''Compliments always work, in any situation. Don't lie, but you can overstate a bit.''
''Can you give us an example?'' Hinata interrupted.
''Sure,'' Ino stuttered, surprised by Hinata's unusual and obvious interest. ''I'll be quick, and combine all tips. Is that okay with you?''
''Uh-huh,'' Hinata said and nodded.
That was a pleasant surprise to see. Temari wondered what Hinata's been doing on her own yesterday to act like this. Maybe something happened.
''Hinata, is everything all right?'' Temari asked. ''You are so different from earlier.''
''Well,'' she smiled, ''I can't learn what I want to know unless I don't ask.''
''Good thinking, Hinata,'' Ino commended, ''I will just continue. Let's see,'' Ino rubbed her chin. ''I hate blackmail, but prefer negotiation instead and I would recommend it to you too. Then, you may pretend uninterested or unwilling to make your effort more valuable.''
Temari didn't get it this way, either. Ino was more practical person after all.
''Always tell bad news before the good ones. And if nothing works, get naked!'' Ino chuckled. ''That will work forever and for always!''
''I would like to hear an example,'' Sakura looked like she didn't get it.
''Great!'' Ino got up. ''Temari, work with me!''
Temari got up too.
''So, Temari is my boyfriend, girlfriend, it doesn't matter. Just act naturally,'' Ino ordered.
Temari nodded.
''I'm leaving for a mission tomorrow,'' Ino said seriously.
''I know,'' Temari replied.
''That's a bad news!'' Hinata said happily.
''That's right!,'' Ino said and proceeded. ''It won't take long,'' she looked at Hinata. ''A good one.''
They all chuckled.
''However,'' Ino took Temari's hand, ''it's very dangerous!''
''Oh no!'' Temari faked that she was worried.
''Don't worry, you thought me so many useful things,'' Ino lied.
''Exaggerating!'' Hinata smiled.
Ino nodded.
''Before I met you, missions were the only joy of my life,'' Ino was really good at faking this whole nonsense, ''you are the only one who makes me home sick!''
Nobody said anything.
''There's never too much exaggerating,'' Ino added quickly and turned to Temari. ''I don't know whether or not I'll be injured and I have a headache right now-''
''It's fine with me,'' Temari interrupted, ''we don't have to!''
''Oh you are so kind to me! I don't deserve someone like you!'' Ino was overreacting.
''Ino, knock it off! This is silly!'' Temari chuckled.
''I agree,'' Ino said seriously. ''However, sometimes it's necessary.''
''Did you get the point?'' Temari asked Hinata and Sakura while sitting back on the floor.
Hinata nodded.
''Great then! Can you-'' Ino began, but Sakura interrupted.
''I didn't get when is the right moment to get naked.''
''Any moment is right,'' Ino rolled her eyes, ''but you won't do that in a common situation. Everything else works on everybody.''
''Huh,'' Sakura smiled, ''can I try?''
''With an example? Sure!'' Ino encouraged.
''Sasuke comes back from a mission,'' she began happily, ''but is gravely injured. I tell Tsunade-sama, she gets mad, but I promise I will take care of him.''
''Great,'' Ino commended. ''And you get naked for him later!''
''And I made Tsunade-sama less grumpy!'' Sakura sounded proud of herself.
''Very good, Sakura,'' Ino smiled. ''Do you have any questions before we start, Hinata?''
''Yes,'' she said firmly. ''What exactly we'll be doing today?''
''Well,'' Ino began, ''it will be very much like the last time. You and Sakura will try to make Temari, me or one another to do something we don't want to. Even if we do, we will pretend just for practice.''
''Huh,'' Hinata smiled, ''can I make two of you do something together?''
Temari stunned. Hinata sounded too happy, like she had planned this in advance. Nevertheless, Temari wanted to hear what Hinata had in mind when she'd asked this.
''As long as you don't beg and sound pathetic while you are persuading,'' Ino replied.
Hinata nodded.
''May I begin, Sakura-chan?'' she turned to Sakura.
''Sure,'' Sakura shrugged. ''I didn't think of anything yet.''
''Thank you!'' Hinata said happily and looked at Ino. ''Are you ready?''
Temari was completely shocked! Hinata's just asked Ino if she was ready! What happened to her over night?
''Begin any time,'' Ino encouraged her.
Hinata took a deep breath.
''I am so glad you liked that chocolate cake,'' she began. ''However, I am terribly sorry I had to leave so soon.''
Nobody said a thing as none of them could anticipate what Hinata's intention was.
''Thanks to Sakura-chan,'' she smiled at Sakura, ''I got the idea what probably never would happened if I'd stayed.''
Temari was furious! Ino's unnecessary kiss turned Hinata into Sakura! One more meeting with them all, and she will become like Ino! Like Hinata wasn't adorable enough the way she was.
''To get to the point,'' Hinata wasn't nervous at all, but in a rush to hear Ino's reaction, ''I wonder if the cake made you did what you did or you would have done it anyway?''
''I don't know,'' Ino chuckled,''What do you think, Sakura?''
''I think it's Temari's fault,'' Sakura laughed. ''We would have never done it if she had stayed around!''
''I disagree,'' Ino said plainly. ''That's like saying you would never ended up with Sasuke if there hadn't been for that stupid mission. You would, but you would have to wait some more.''
''True,'' Sakura nodded. ''So, the answer to Hinata's question would be?''
''It's not the cake,'' Hinata sad sadly.
''What's the matter, Hinata?'' Temari asked, not sure what made Hinata sad all of a sudden.
However, Ino seemed like she had an answer to Temari's question.
''You wanted to make another cake, so we can kiss again?''
Hinata nodded.
''Great, Hinata! That's great example of negotiating. Too bad it won't work this time.''
''But you have said how Sakura's lips are very kissable and that she made you feel wonderful!''
Ino looked surprised, but Temari wanted to hug Hinata and her quick brain! It was a classic example of exaggerating!
''I see,'' Ino said carefully. ''And your request would be?''
''Well,'' Hinata was still looking sad, ''I was just wondering if Sakura-chan'd been honest about it. How you didn't make her feel nervous and you were tender and-''
''You want us to kiss?'' Sakura asked. ''In front of you?''
''I didn't say that, Sakura-chan,'' Hinata said quickly. ''Although your way of retelling is really intriguing, I wanted to make sure Ino-chan felt the same way as you did.''
They didn't know how to respond to this, so they were just staring at Hinata.
''I mean,'' Hinata continued, ''there is no need to rush you, as you wanted it once, you will probably do it again. When you feel like it.''
''Yeah, probably,'' Ino shrugged.
''Huh,'' Sakura frowned. ''Are you trying to say we are doing something wrong?''
''No, Sakura-chan,'' Hinata smiled sadly. ''It's wonderful when you have someone you talk about all the time. You are the luckiest person in the world because you have two of them.''
From this point Temari wasn't sure if Hinata's being honest or still exaggerating. However, it was working for her, as Sakura somehow got closer to Ino, who was concentrated on Hinata's speech.
''One of them is sitting right beside you, and you know she would never do anything against your will even if she wanted to,'' Hinata smiled at Ino, who nodded and glanced at Sakura, who was staring at her the entire time, ''and you will never forget how great it feels to enjoy something so sweet, and soft, and the most important, doesn't want anything but-''
Temari couldn't believe it!
''That's true,'' Sakura said very quietly, staring at Ino.
''Sa-Sakura,'' Ino stuttered, ''I, you, you see-''
''It did feel great, didn't it?'' Hinata said quietly and that was enough for Sakura.
''Uh-huh,'' Sakura managed to whisper second before she kissed Ino again.
Ino didn't oppose since she'd wanted it too.
''I did it!'' Hinata exclaimed, covering her mouth with her palms, but not because she was surprised or embarrassed, but to suppress her voice.
Nothing seemed to bother Ino and Sakura who were kissing like they were alone in the room and more intensely than the last time.
Imagining that scene while retelling it to her boyfriend wasn't Temari's brightest idea. However, Shikamaru didn't seem interested at all.
''You expect me to believe that?'' he asked seriously. ''Hinata made Ino and Sakura kiss and you were what? Watching them?''
''When you put it like that,'' Temari shrugged, ''it sounds unbelievable.''
''Because it's a lie. Why would you want to teach Hinata ways of persuading in the first place?''
Great, now she had to explain the whole Itachi problem. Furthermore, she had to explain to him as fast as possible, as Temari liked more the image of Sakura and Ino kissing than Uchiha heir and his fierce glare. By the look on Hinata's face tonight, she was almost certain she'd preferred the same.
''Very well,'' she sighed, ''but I won't repeat it, so listen!''
After awhile, he interrupted her again.
''That's even more absurd! I know them both better than you and they seem perfectly usual as always.''
Temari sighed. Of course Hinata and Itachi seemed as a perfect couple to strangers as they both knew what everybody was expecting to see. No wonder Hinata was under so much pressure.
''What do you want me to say then?''
''The truth! The real truth!''
This wasn't funny any more and she was getting angry because of his doubt.
''All right!'' Temari said strictly. ''You don't have to trust me, but you'll listen to your best friend!''
Shikamaru raised an eyebrow.
''Chouji? He is probably asleep at this hour,'' he said indifferently.
''It won't take long!''
She took him by the hand.
''Let's go!''
Shikamaru was too stunned to oppose, so he followed his girlfriend.
This was outrageous! Not only he'd accused her for having an affair, he didn't trust her when she'd told him the truth!
It wasn't her fault the rest of the girls have the nights off as they were not living with their boyfriends. In any other situation she would try to explain to Shikamaru the whole picture with more details, however, it were his team mates what she would have to talk about and they were a mystery to him, as to anyone else. Including Hinata and Sakura, of course.
The only person to confirm her story was leaving early in the morning and they were rushing through the streets of Konoha to meet her as soon as possible.
''Wait a minute!''
She stopped walking and gave him glare.
''What?'' she snapped. ''We have to hurry!''
''Chouji is coming back tomorrow! And what does he know about what you've been doing?''
She sighed, looking very annoyed.
''Just walk!''
He shrugged and followed her, as she was too furious to hold his hand. She was marching in front of him trying to think whether or not this was a good idea .
''Please stop,'' he said as calmly as possible.
''Now what?''
''Just tell me.''
''What do you want me to tell you?'' she snapped. ''I told you the truth and you didn't like it!''
''Because that can't be true.''
''I need a witness then!''
He sighed.
''Where are we going?''
She grabbed his wrist again and they jumped on a house's rooftop on their right.
''There!''
Temari was pointing at the biggest house in Konoha.
''And why would we go there?''
She sighed.
''Because your best friend's there!,'' she said plainly. ''And you'll believe anyone but me!''
Shikamaru followed her again as they were now jumping over the rooftops to get there faster. He didn't understand anything.
Soon they arrived in front of walled-and-gated mini castle of Konoha, which was a home of a shinobi with the most S-rank missions in history.
''Why are we here?''
''To enter, of course,'' Temari rolled her eyes.
''Please explain what does Orochimaru-sama have with you? Or your strange behaviour?''
''He doesn't have anything with me,'' she sneered and jumped over the wall.
''And more important,'' Shikamaru hissed when she joined her on the other side, ''he is not my best friend.''
She didn't say anything. She has never been here before. It didn't look scary or full of traps like she'd expected, but then again, why would anyone try to enter Orochimaru's mansion? Especially unannounced and in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, this was the only way to get rid of Shikamaru's paranoid ideas.
''I will never complain to go on a mission again,'' she heard him behind her, as they were walking towards the entrance door of the most beautiful house she has ever seen.
The light was on in only one of the many spacious rooms, however it was too dim for Temari to be certain who was there. On the other hand, it should be normal that way, as neither of them seemed reckless to reveal their secret affair by appearing on the window. Especially when she and Shikamaru entered so easilly.
''What are we doing here?'' Shikamaru asked, after coming closer to her.
''My question is similar.''
They both startled after hearing Orochimaru's voice behind them.
''Evening, Orochimaru-sama!'' Shikamaru greeted quickly.
''What's the matter, Shikamaru-kun?'' he was glaring at them. ''It must be something very important when you woke me up at this hour.''
''You don't look sleepy,'' Temari said in low voice, but by the look on Orochimaru's face, she knew he'd heard her.
He looked annoyed by their presence, but nothing on him was revealing Ino was there.
''It's just a misunderstanding.''
''I see. May I help you to understand that this is not a proper hour for anything?''
''I'm terribly sorry, I just-''
''I really don't care as long as you leave at once.''
Shikamaru nodded.
''But we are not here to see you!'' Temari objected.
''Really?'' Orochimaru crossed his arms. ''Then you must have a wrong address.''
''Really?'' Temari repeated in the same tone. ''Are you saying you are all alone right now?''
She grinned when she finally noticed a sign of his worry as he probably didn't know that Ino'd told her everything.
''Shikamaru-kun,'' Orochimaru coughed, ''is she your girlfriend?''
''Yes,'' Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
''Huh,'' Orochimaru looked at Temari, ''she is insolent just like you.''
Temari frowned. How can she be the insolent one and he is the one lying?
''Look, just let us talk to her for a moment and we're off,'' Temari tried to rush things a bit.
''Talk to whom?'' they asked in unison.
Temari smirked.
''To Ino, of course,'' she said plainly.
Temari will never forget their stunned faces. Even in the dark, Orochimaru's eyes were showing his surprise after hearing Ino's name.
''What would she be doing here?'' Shikamaru asked and looked at Orochimaru. ''Are you hurt again?''
''I agree,'' Orochimaru ignored Shikamaru's question. ''Why would anyone be here at this hour?''
However, Temari noticed that Shikamaru had noticed the same – Orochimaru was lying.
''We can wait for her,'' Temari suggested. ''It won't take long.''
''The person you are looking for is not here,'' Orochimaru said quickly. ''Leave now and I will forget this ever happened.''
''Or we can call her by her name!'' Temari said quickly, knowing he would probably vanish the same way he'd arrived.
''Really? And what will be the use of it?'' he sneered.
''Ino!'' Temari shouted, ignoring his question.
However, Temari's voice shut down after Orochimaru met her gaze.
''Stop,'' he lowered his head to stare at her more fiercely, ''shouting.''
Temari stepped back and smirked.
''She is here, isn't she?'' she asked firmly.
''Good night!'' he said, looking very angry. ''Shikamaru-kun,'' he nodded.
''I will shout again!'' Temari heard herself threatening.
''And I will,'' Orochimaru came closer to her.
''She is here!'' Shikamaru finally said and interrupted Orochimaru's threat.
Orochimaru startled.
''Shikamaru-kun, I thought you were leaving.''
''Why is she here?'' Shikamaru asked.
Orochimaru took a deep breath, knowing the resistance was futile. The moment after, he vanished.
''Temari, what is this? Why is Ino here?''
Temari opened her mouth to speak, but Ino's voice interrupted her.
''What's the big idea? I hate doing it outdoors! What's wrong with your comfy bed?'' she was whining in a cloud of dust.
''Here,'' Orochimaru said firmly. ''Hurry.''
''What?'' Ino snapped. ''Have you lost your mind?''
Soon Temari saw Ino waving her hand in order to clear the fog.
''This is insane,'' she continued clearing the fog, however, Shikamaru was too impatient to wait so he pulled her hand to get her out on the clear spot.
''Hey! You don't have to- Shi-shi-kamaru!'' she stuttered after meeting Shikamaru's gaze, ''what are you doing here?''
She looked on her left and met Temari's gaze.
''Temari!'' she said, but much calmer. ''Is something wrong?''
''Yeah, like what are you doing here?'' Shikamaru asked, but still sounding indifferently.
Temari chuckled. Ino was wearing one of her small shirts and a skirt, while her hair was united and covering much more skin than her clothes were.
''Actually, it is,'' Temari rolled her eyes.
''Sakura? Or Hinata? Tell me!'' Ino rushed her.
''It's me actually,'' Temari sighed.
''What? You are going on that mission?'' Ino asked quickly. ''It's not a big deal, we will wait for you!''
''Can I say something?'' Shikamaru interrupted.
''What?'' they asked in unison.
''Is it true you kissed Sakura?'' he asked Ino.
''Yeah,'' she shrugged, ''three or four times. Why?''
''So troublesome,'' he sighed.
''Why?'' Ino turned to Temari.
''Just him and his brain,'' Temari rolled her eyes.
''Don't tell me?'' Ino chuckled. ''You thought Temari was cheating on you, didn't you?'' she teased.
''What?'' he snapped. ''What was I supposed to think?''
''Temari,'' Ino said softly, ''I told you to tell him!''
''I know,'' Temari sighed.
''Tell me what?''
Ino smirked and looked at Temari.
''May I?''
Temari nodded.
''Your girlfriend likes erotic stories!'' Ino chuckled. ''And that's why you are up all night!''
Shikamaru looked at Temari.
''Like Jiraiya-sama's novels?''
''No, silly,'' Ino chukled. ''She likes to listen to it!''
''And you,'' he began.
''And I am telling it,'' she said quickly.
''As you as the main character?'' he asked carefully.
Ino chuckled instead of answering.
''Look, Temari is not having an affair, just one innocent fetish,'' Ino said plainly and stood between them. ''That's why you will take her home,'' she took Shikamaru's hand, ''and she will tell you all about it,'' Ino took Temari's hand, ''while you-Damn! It's so late already?''
Ino must have seen the time on Temari's watch she was wearing on the hand Ino'd embraced. Shikamaru and Temari had no idea what she meant by late. It wasn't good news as Ino headed towards the house entrance.
''Is everything okay?'' Temari asked, wondering if Ino'd heard her.
Orochimaru's sudden appearance was faster than Ino's answer.
''It's the fifth time this week,'' he tried to sound indifferently.
''Everything's fine,'' she replied, ignoring Orochimaru who was looking very impatient.
''Didn't you say you have a mission tomorrow?'' Temari asked.
''Wonderful,'' Orochimaru sighed.
''I do! And that's in three hours since it's tomorrow already!''
Temari could see Orochimaru was really mad after hearing that and he decided to leave without Ino. However, she obviously knew him well and grabbed his hand before he could do it.
''Why did you come here then?'' Temari scolded her.
''After all I've told you,'' Ino smirked, ''I find that question completely unnecessary.''
They vanished in flames.
Temari and Shikamaru stood there for a few moments.
''So,'' he finally said, ''Ino and Sakura?''
''Shut up!'' Temari chuckled. ''I'm trying to be mad at you. Look what you did!''
''I didn't do anything!'' he put his hands in his pockets and turned to the entrance gate.
''Well,'' Temari followed him, ''you didn't.''
He put his hand around her waist when she reached him and they continued walking in silence.
''How long?'' he asked after a while.
''A few months, I think.''
''Huh,'' he smirked. ''That explains a lot.''
Temari shrugged.
''And Sakura?''
''This week.''
''Huh.''
''Are you mad at me?''
''Well,'' he stopped walking, ''if you had told me at the start, we would have been at home at the moment.''
''Really?'' she sneered. ''Doing what?''
''Well,'' he chuckled, ''you would be telling me again about Sakura and Ino!''
Temari adored her boyfriend. With a few words, he would let her know what he's thinking or feeling. She loved that. She liked he was demanding for further explanations only when it was something really important.
However, Temari was glad she hadn't revealed everything to Shikamaru. If she had to disturb Ino to confirm that she and Sakura had kissed, Temari would have needed to wake up Hinata to back up her story if she had told him that Sakura and Hinata had kissed too!