Unleashed
With her hair untied, Temari was waiting for Ino to show up at the appointed spot. The worst part was she couldn't remember where her ribbons had ended up.
She didn't think it was possible to be more nervous than before, but she was. Everything went wrong. Even the easiest part, which was supposed to be done perfectly. She failed.
Temari wanted to test Hinata's determination. It turned out to be a test for Temari. And she failed.
''Finally!'' Temari roared, looking at Ino's direction, who was carefree and smiling.
''I think it went pretty well,'' Ino grinned, coming closer to Temari.
''What?'' Temari snapped. ''It went completely wrong!''
''Didn't we leave the same house?'' Ino smirked. ''They are alone at last!''
''Well yes, but they weren't supposed to see you there!'' Temari hissed.
''I think I handled it smoothly,'' Ino whipped her hair, smiling at everyone on the street, not hiding her extremely good mood while they were walking towards Sakura's apartment.
Just like Ino's been in a great mood, Temari was completely opposite.
''And you?'' Ino prodded her. ''What's wrong with your hair? I almost didn't recognize you!''
''If you had got me on time like you'd said you will, I wouldn't have escaped through the window!''
''I'm sorry,'' Ino laughed. ''We had a rough night, so we fell asleep.''
''Asleep? What were you thinking when you-''
Ino stopped walking, grabbing Temari's shoulders.
''You were tense before, you are tense now,'' Ino was talking slowly, noticing Temari's discomfort. ''You can yell at me all you want when we get of the street.''
Temari released herself from Ino's hands, frowning.
''Why are we going to Sakura's place anyway?''
''I am moving again,'' Ino's good mood vanished.
By the look on Ino's face, Temari could conclude what that meant.
''I can't believe you fell asleep,'' Temari said quietly.
''And what were you doing to get distracted from our mission?'' Ino smiled at Temari, waiting for her reaction.
''Nothing,'' Temari crossed her arms and they continued walking in silence.
Temari was trying to remember who was the first to hear men's voices in the front yard. It had probably been Hinata, familiar with both of the voices they'd heard while being in Itachi's bedroom.
''Was Hinata on the top of the stairs on time?'' Temari asked, while Ino was digging in her pockets to find the key to Sakura's flat.
''I was focused on Sakura's part, but I think she was.''
''What?'' Temari was suppressing her voice to not alarm the neighbours. ''She was asleep when you left?''
''I didn't want to wake her,'' Ino admitted. ''She was nervous like you and she finally relaxed a bit.''
''So you were the one talking to Sasuke?'' Temari asked, climbing the stairs to enter Sakura's flat.
''We've talked million times before,'' Ino said, closing the door behind them. ''It wasn't a problem to make up some medical issue to be a reason to look for Sakura.''
''Were you flirting with him?''
''Of course not!'' Ino snapped.
Temari was looking for a sign that would reveal reason for Ino's inexplicably good mood.
''I can't believe we are talking about that again,'' Ino sighed, climbing one of the counter tops in Sakura's kitchen. ''I wasn't flirting with my best friend's fiancé.''
''Was he flirting with you?'' Temari persisted, staring at Ino while standing in front of her.
''Seriously, Temari, what's with you? I told him Sakura's asleep because she's been thinking about his mission the entire night. I bet he is in love with me after hearing that!''
Ino's sarcasm wasn't making Temari less anxious.
''Why are you in a such a good mood then? Did you kiss Sakura?''
''No! Seriously, Temari, what's up with you today? You picked a wrong day to lose your cool. It's not a good day for it or kissing other girls, especially not at Uchiha's place.''
Temari sighed. Ino was right. It wasn't something Temari could anticipate would happen. Ever. Especially not today and not like this.
''That kissing thing is bothering Sakura, I would be crazy to kiss her today. We've talked about that, but kissing was out of the question.''
Temari couldn't believe it. Ino was or a good liar or more reliable than her.
''You still haven't revealed the real reason for your ecstatic face.''
''You will never guess!'' Ino grinned even more.
''Do I want to guess?'' Temari rolled her eyes.
''I will tell you when you are so eager to find out,'' Ino jumped down from the counter top. ''I am doing a double shift tomorrow!''
''You can't be serious.''
''Oh believe me, I can! There is nothing more relaxing than work you're good at. No talking, no others to ruin your schedule and extra money, of course!''
''So you're regretting doing all of this?''
''No,'' Ino smirked, ''I just didn't think would be this exhausting.''
''Sorry I wasted your time,'' Temari fumed.
''You got it wrong, just like everything today. I am not a thinking type like you, I like to show what's on my mind, so there was too much talking for me.''
''Is that a polite way to tell me to shut my mouth?''
''What's with you today? You should be thrilled everything went well and you helped!'' Ino tried to sound comforting. ''I will get you some water to calm you down.''
Ino opened the cabinet to take out a glass and, the moment she closed it, Temari was standing next to her. She couldn't hold it any longer and Ino was the only person who would understand her.
''I kissed Hinata.''
''And?'' Ino asked plainly, busy with the water running and filling the glass with it.
''What do you mean? It's a big deal!'' Temari hissed, disappointed by Ino's reaction.
''No, it's a big deal you didn't tell me sooner.''
Ino wasn't mad but she did seem hurt for some reason. She moved away from the sink.
''So you thought it would happen?'' Temari asked.
''I'm surprised it took you this long!'' Ino said honestly. ''I mean, your self-control is impressive, but not even you could ignore the way she's been treating you!''
''What do you mean?''
''Don't pretend you didn't notice. She is staring at you like you're the only one in the world, constantly compliments you like you are some kind of perfection! Don't get this wrong, you are great, but thanks to this bond you two have created, kiss was natural next step.''
''You think?''
''You are not terrified because of your friendship with Hinata, are you?''
''No.''
''Then stop making such a big deal out of it.''
It wasn't a big deal. It was a huge deal. She has been thinking she was above them all and in the end she did the stupidest thing.
''I am not taking you seriously this way, I'll go find something to tie your hair,'' Ino disappeared in Sakura's bedroom to find a hair band.
Not only she kissed Hinata on the worst possible day, Temari told everything to Ino. Maybe Ino didn't see the problem since Temari left out one major part.
''I have something,'' Ino said happily, handing over the rubber bands she'd found.
Temari forced a smile. The second she tied her hair, she was feeling better. It really was a state of mind.
''When exactly did you decide you want to kiss Hinata?''
''I didn't decide. It just happened.''
''So sweet!'' Ino teased. ''If you could turn back time, would you do it again?''
''I don't know,'' Temari sighed. ''I would definitely pick another day to do it.''
''You mean, you kissed her today?'' Ino chuckled, not believing Temari. ''For the first time?''
Temari nodded, too embarrassed to say it out loud. Ino smirked.
''Well, at least we know where your ribbons ended up.''
Temari couldn't be angry because of Ino, who was trying to cheer her up.
''Should I feel bad because of what I did?''
''Did Hinata reject you?''
''No!'' Temari said quickly. ''In fact, now when I think about it, she was the one!''
''The one?'' Ino repeated.
''The one who kissed me!''
After Hinata'd closed the bedroom door, she leaned on it to make sure Temari won't leave. Not through the door, at least.
''What-''
Temari didn't have time to pop her question.
''I'm sorry, Temari-san,'' Hinata began, ''you will never tell me your real opinion while somebody can hear you.''
Temari relieved. She thought Hinata brought her here for a different purpose. Then again, it was Hinata with her, why would she expect something else than simple chatting?
''So you have a question?''
''I have,'' Hinata nodded. ''Please, be completely honest.''
''I have never lied to you,'' Temari admitted. ''So please don't ask me now something I would need to lie about.''
Hinata smirked and took a deep breath.
''Do you feel like this has been a waste of time?''
''Of course not!'' Temari replied quickly, noticing Hinata's impatience,'' You would have done it all by yourself, you just needed a little encouragement! I know you would have never asked for help or advice because you think you're a burden to someone. And you are not!''
''I'm glad, because I have never wanted to be a nuisance.''
''You could never be that,'' Temari smiled. ''In fact, if I could do it all over again, I would!''
Hinata smiled and stepped closer to Temari.
''That's what I've been waiting to hear!''
''It's true!'' Temari repeated.
''Thank you, Temari-san.''
Temari was utterly surprised by Hinata's action. She could have stopped her if she had wanted to.
It all happened so fast and sudden that all Temari could do was enjoy the feeling of having Hinata's soft lips on hers. Unable to breathe normally, with her eyes wide open, Temari's unintentionally slight opened mouth let Hinata to give her the sweetest and most gentle kiss. It wasn't passionate lustful kiss, but sincere act of appreciation. Temari was glad Hinata felt carefree enough to kiss her, but part of her wanted more. More determination and more true desire, not saying thanks without a single word. After Hinata's intention became clear, it seemed natural to lean forward and give in. Completely.
There was no need for talking because they had said everything already and they were all alone, enjoying peace and quiet.
As stronger than Hinata, Temari was slowly dragging her towards the bed, without parting their lips. She didn't know how Hinata was feeling, but Temari didn't wish to stop this divine feeling she was having while kissing Hinata's sweet soft lips, so she made their embrace more firm. Now knowing she did what they both had wanted, Hinata deepened their kiss, running her hands through Temari's hair. Hinata's lips were delicate and her kiss gentle, but her arms wrapped around Temari's back were clearly showing true nature of this unexpected event. Hinata wasn't about to let her go, constantly following Temari's steps, not opposing to her idea to continue on a more comfortable place and in more appropriate position.
Temari was stopping herself until now to initiate it. It was a struggle between right and wrong, and right now, what Temari has been considering as wrong, was feeling so right. When they reached the bed's edge, Temari made up her mind. She carefully laid Hinata down, climbing on top of her. Temari knew Hinata would never do such a thing, so she wanted to check if she's been comfortable having her on top.
''Is this fine?'' Temari asked quietly, after lifting her head to see Hinata's eyes.
''It was worth waiting,'' Hinata said quickly and moment after propped herself on one arm to embrace Temari's waist with another arm.
Even if Hinata didn't like her hair revealing too much of her skin, she didn't stop Temari from removing her hair to get more kisses. She was hugging Temari in way that wasn't showing regret for having another girl's lips all over her neck.
Although Hinata was sitting, Temari could feel Hinata's gentle pulling of her hair and she didn't even know she liked it until now. However, that pulling became a bit painful.
''What?'' Temari snapped, angry because she was about to go a bit lower.
''Temari-san,'' Hinata swallowed, ''they are here!''
''Who is here?'' Temari glanced around the room. ''Nobody is supposed to-''
Temari moved from Hinata, remembering what they've been doing here in the first place.
''See you!'' Temari nodded briefly, and after readjusting her clothes, headed to the door.
Grabbing her arm, Hinata stopped Temari from leaving.
''It's too late!'' Hinata whispered. ''I'm so sorry!''
''Never mind!'' Temari faked calmness, nervously looking around the room. ''You must leave!''
''And you?'' Hinata asked sadly.
''I will,'' Temari faked a smile, ''escape through the window!''
The moment after, both girls left the room and Temari noticed her hair was untied while sitting on the roof.
''I can't believe you fell for your own routine!'' Ino laughed.
''I didn't tell you this so you could laugh at me!'' Temari hissed.
''I'm sorry, but it's hilarious! Shy, intimidated Hinata seduced terrifying Temari!''
''She didn't seduce me!''
''Relax! She is not in love with you or anything, she just wanted to feel physical closeness. You know so much about her, in fact, about all of us, and you didn't share anything. No wonder Hinata wanted something more to feel a bit closer to you.''
''Maybe.''
''You wanted the same only you were too afraid, so you were faking indifference.''
Temari didn't want to confirm Ino's statement.
''The only thing that concerns me is her plan for today.''
''Well,'' Ino cleared her throat, ''if you kissed her the way I imagined, she won't do much talking!''
''What do you mean?''
''How did you feel after the kiss?''
''Strange and guilty! And embarrassed and –''
''That's all in your head!'' Ino poked Temari's forehead gently ''How did your body react to the kiss?''
''I don't know,'' Temari swallowed, ''it all happened too fast-''
''Look, Temari, you don't have to lie to me. I won't tell anybody. In fact, I suggested to Sakura also. Everything that happens today we will keep for ourselves and none of us is allowed to ask unnecessary questions.''
''How am I going to find out what happened?''
''I'm pretty sure what's going on!'' Ino smirked.
''She is not that kind of girl!'' Temari objected.
''There's nothing wrong with that!'' Ino assured her. ''And your kiss probably encouraged her even more!''
''Didn't you say we won't talk about today?'' Temari frowned.
''You are right, I'm sorry, we should get-''
Only way to make sure Temari's kiss wasn't leading to anything, she kissed Ino. Quickly and passionless, so Ino could understand there was nothing to worry about.
''Wh-what was that?'' Ino stepped back the same moment Temari ended unexpected kiss.
''See? It wasn't that good. Definitely not a kiss that leads to something more.''
That definitely wasn't a kiss to remember. Then again, she didn't kiss Hinata like that.
''You sound disappointed.''
Although Temari didn't wish for a dramatic response to her kiss, Ino's indifference was disappointing.
''You obviously didn't like it,'' she frowned.
''I leave you with Hinata and the next moment you act like her. I want Temari, not her!''
''You want me?''
''Yes, I want you, the real –''
Ino stopped talking when Temari's arms trapped her, leaned on the counter top.
''Can you repeat that part about who you want?'' Temari smirked, coming closer to terrified blonde.
''No, you misunderstood,'' Ino swallowed, lurking around the room.
''Explain then,'' Temari demanded, stepping back.
She frowned after seeing Ino's relaxed.
''You are so strange today and I don't like it. Everyone thinks I don't like when you are bossy and loud, but that's not true. You are confident and you know what you want. That's why I don't want you to act like Hinata.''
''Are you telling me I didn't want to kiss you?''
''You did, but for the wrong reason. I will forget about it and you will become your old self.''
''Huh.''
Temari was smirking noticing Ino's been walking away from her the entire time, slowly but constantly, and now she was standing on the other side of Sakura's tiny kitchen.
''If you are so sure,'' Temari shortened the distance between them, ''why are you running away?''
''Temari, please wait, I don't want you to do something you will regret later!''
''Since when do you care about my feelings?''
''Since forever! Please, try to think! I am not the one you want!''
''Is that your thing now? You want me to beg you?''
With one step closer to her, Temari could see Ino's anxiety. It couldn't be fear.
''You are not curious? Not even one bit?''
''Temari, please, calm down and rethink everything, I am not the one you want!''
''You can't deny you feel the spark between us!''
''I am not denying it, I need you to calm down!''
''I thought this interest will disappear, but it didn't! I can't stop thinking about you!''
''You are freaking me out, Temari!''
''You think I faked everything? Ever since I saw you and Sakura kissing in this same apartment, I wonder how your lips taste!''
''They are nothing special, really!''
''Did Sakura tell you that? What does she know about it?''
Running away from Temari, at Sakura's flat or anywhere else, could only have one possible ending for Ino. Temari wasn't going to force anything, but Ino's hesitation had surprised her and she wanted to make sure it's not fake. Or at least, reveal a true reason for it.
''I can't let you get away now!''
Ino was aware she was the weaker one and resisting Temari's idea to knock her on the floor would end up more painful than letting Temari do what she wanted.
''Didn't you say you like it rough?''
''Yes, but this is violent!''
Temari frowned. She didn't want to look desperate or make Ino uncomfortable.
Temari sat up, not knowing what to do.
Ino also sat up, propped on one elbow.
''You are in control,'' she shook her head, as a sign of disapproving position, ''yet you don't know what to do with me.''
It was true. Temari didn't know what to do to get what she wanted.
''You yell at me, you are stronger than me, you are on top of me and yet you are not doing anything to me. Because you want me to want you.''
Temari nodded and Ino smiled. Something has changed.
''You need an encouragement and proof to proceed. That's why I waited this long.''
''You were pretending until now!''
''To make sure I didn't misjudge you.''
''So you want me?''
''That question makes me want you even more,'' Ino smiled. ''I am not afraid of you, I trust you and I care.''
''Now what?''
''Here,'' Ino took her right palm, ''let me show you!''
She brought Temari's palm up to her lips, and, putting two of her fingers in her mouth, began sucking them gently. Temari couldn't stop her because she was staring at her the entire time. Moisten fingers Ino wanted on her neck, so she bent her head back, revealing it completely for Temari's caressing. Temari wasn't sure why, but it seemed natural to move to get closer. While her neck was being caressed, Ino was making strange quiet noise that made Temari's breathing a bit faster.
''A bit lower,'' Ino ordered so quietly that Temari was sure Ino wouldn't mind if she hadn't obeyed.
When Temari moved her palm to get between Ino's breasts, Ino finally looked at her, a bit rosy.
''Do you want the same?'' Ino asked in a way that didn't wait for an answer.
Seeing Ino beneath her, Temari understood all those men that couldn't resist Ino. Although she wasn't on top or stronger than her, Ino was playing her own game, slowly but determined. She didn't say a word yet her goal was crystal clear. She was completely dressed and her hair was covering enough of her exposed skin. It was a strange spark in her eyes and unusual smile Temari's never seen before.
''Why were you resisting until now?''
''I don't know.''
''I can't do anything unless you relax.''
''I am relaxed.''
''You think too much, just let go of everything, you don't have to be in control all the time.''
''For how long,'' Temari swallowed, ''have you been planning this?''
''I haven't,'' Ino replied plainly, lifting her hand to put it on Temari's left thigh. ''I just thought that all we've been doing couldn't have been fake.''
''Why would you care what I want?''
''Few weeks ago I wouldn't.''
''What's changed?''
''I've always thought of you as very interesting,'' Ino was moving her hand up to Temari's waist. ''Not so long ago you let me know about another passion in your life beside fighting.''
''Uh-huh,'' Temari said, not knowing where next will Ino's hand go.
''Your mind and your body have to want the same. Only then I can make you enjoy like you deserve.''
''I thought you were selfish!''
''Oh I am, but I don't need much! Come here!''
Ino pulled Temari closer to have her head placed a bit above her shoulders. With one arm around Temari's back, preventing her to sit up again, Ino slowly lifted Temari's skirt, which was quite long for this position.
''What?'' Ino chuckled after seeing Temari's hesitating expression. ''I thought you liked being on top.''
Knowing Ino didn't change her mind, Temari put Ino's free hand under her skirt.
''You don't have to undress me completely!''
After hearing that, Ino felt encouraged enough to initiate their first real kiss. It was more tender than Temari'd expected, with numerous interruptions.
''Temari,'' Ino whispered, ''you don't need me to tell you how gorgeous you are. You don't need me to feel every perfect curve on your body.''
''You,'' Temari swallowed, ''you are not telling me this to make me feel better?''
''Silly,'' Temari could feel Ino's wide grin while trying to kiss her again. ''I thought you knew that.''
Although Temari was on top, just like before with Hinata, she didn't need to worry she will go too far. Ino was nothing Temari had expected her to be. Not rough or fast even though Temari was certain she felt a bit of lust because of Ino's hands all over her body.
''Why do you all have to moan so much?''
''Don't you like to hear you're so good?''
''Temari, you're killing me!''
''Then stop talking already!''
With Ino, Temari wasn't afraid to ask for anything. It was so different with her, so free of thinking or restraining.
''I enjoy this much more than I have expected,'' Ino admitted, ''although I have one simple request.''
''Request?''
''Can you go down?''
Being uncertain whether she should take the next step, Temari couldn't overpower Ino when she took advantage of the moment and somehow ended up on top of Temari. Although Temari was glad Ino didn't get mad at her for not fulfilling her wish, she was kind of frustrated after Ino'd got up. Ino's smile made her to do the same.
''I knew it,'' Ino said softly, still smiling.
Her reaction was more confusing than her sudden request.
''I don't understand. You knew I wouldn't do it or what?'' Temari asked carefully.
''I knew you weren't ready and you didn't trust me. And it's fine!'' Ino said as cheerfully as possible.
''I was! You surprised me and-''
''I know, you need to be in control all the time and me on top of you is out of the question. That's why we had to stop.''
Temari wanted to be angry but she couldn't thanks to Ino's happiness.
''I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm glad you were not determined enough,'' Ino smirked.
Temari refused to look at her direction and prove her statement.
''We won't speak about this unless you bring it up,'' Ino said. ''I know we both can pretend it never happened.''
Temari couldn't do anything but shrug.
''I also know you will have an interesting night if you don't tell certain someone.''
''There is nothing to tell.''
''He won't make a big deal out of it like you.''
''How can you be so certain about it?''
''Because he is guy! You won't leave him for me or Hinata. He is the only one for you. We didn't even get naked!''
They both laughed.
''I thought you would make me go down on you,'' Temari admitted.
''No way!'' Ino faked her anger. ''Your pretty lips are for kissing only!''
Ino said it in a way Temari wished to kiss her again. So she did and Ino seemed to expect that kind of reaction. Feeling carefree and spontaneous, Temari pulled Ino closer than before and, holding her around the waist, gave in completely to enjoy more kisses for the sake of kissing. Ino reciprocated maybe a bit rougher and, because of her honesty and selflessness, Temari felt encouraged enough to propose something she'd thought Ino would have suggested long time ago.
''What about your mouth?''
''You want me to give you more?'' Ino smirked.
Temari couldn't tell if Ino's been joking or not.
''I want to give you more, but you are still hesitating.''
Ino let go of her and Temari regretted asking anything. Ino untied her hair to fix it since it was a bit tangled thanks to running around.
''It will complicate things between us, so maybe it's better if we stop now,'' Ino said. ''We can start off where we stopped when you make up your mind. You will see what I'm talking about the moment you get home.''
''Do you think I'm regretting this?''
''Well are you?''
Temari opened her mouth to answer, but the door bell stopped her.
''I'm here!''
Ino turned her head to the door, hearing Sakura's voice.
''I'm sick of interruptions!'' Temari muttered angrily.
Before Ino could oppose, Temari leaned Ino on the door and kissed her one last time, while her hands were buried in Ino's long hair, restraining herself to go lower than that. Even though Ino was surprised, she pulled Temari closer to make this kiss unforgettable for both of them. Soft noise of disappointment came out of Ino's mouth after Temari somehow had made herself to end their last kiss.
''Leave the room,'' Ino was catching her breath, ''right now!''
Temari knew that's the best solution to finally open the door for Sakura, so she went to the bathroom to get a grip.
Her hair was mess once again and she was looking angry. And she was angry at herself. However, there was no time for whining, because she wanted to be sure of how everything had turned out.
Seeing Ino calming Sakura down, Temari felt guilt because she thought of getting closer to the blonde by kissing her. Guilt, but not regret.
Ino was ecstatic, seeing Sakura's clothes that looked like she had put it on a moment before.
''So, Sakura, you forgot about that stripping nonsense?''
''Shut up!'' Sakura playfully slapped Ino on the shoulder.
''See, it's not the worst thing in the world to get naked in the middle of the day!''
''It was dark!'' Sakura was looking embarrassed while Ino was laughing.
After Sakura mentioned dark, Temari turned to look through the small kitchen window. It was already dark outside. She was distracted and occupied, no wonder she didn't notice how much time had passed.
''Weren't you supposed to wait for Hinata?'' Temari asked Sakura.
''She is not here yet? I was certain she was, I mean, it took me a little longer-''
''She is still there?'' Temari interrupted. ''Why did you leave? Did someone show up? Where is-''
Temari's interrogation stopped when Ino had opened the door to let inside another panting girl.
''I'm sorry I'm late!'' Hinata said the second she crossed the doorstep.
''You are not late,'' Sakura smiled.
''Was there enough time?'' Ino smirked.
''Uh-huh,'' Hinata's shy nod was saying there had been plenty of time.
''And?'' Temari asked, impatient to hear why Hinata seemed different than usual.
Instead of fearful gaze, Hinata smiled after seeing Temari's concern. She crossed the room to get closer and, before any of them could ask something, Temari got pulled into a firm embrace. Temari couldn't help but smile. There were so many questions she wasn't allowed to ask and probably the same amount of emotions overwhelming Hinata and this unexpected embrace was a perfect way to calm Temari down.
''Thank you, Temari-san'', Hinata whispered, after sometime holding Temari firmly.
Noticing Hinata's tangled hair, Temari, still hugging Hinata, gave a quick look at Ino. Temari couldn't read lips, but Ino's two words were very clear.
''Told you,'' Ino formed with her lips without making a sound, too considerate to ruin the moment.
Without any question they all knew everything had gone differently than expected. Well but differently.