/Temari/
– What beautiful lovers! - Tenten snuggles up on the couch when Shikamaru leaves through the front door.
– Please Ten, we are not lovers, nor will we be.- I roll my eyes in discontent.
– But you wanted to, I know! – she lightly elbows my arm in provocation.
– All I want right now is to stay away from relationships. - I say annoyed with this conversation.
– Then why are you always coming back to him? – she responds provocatively.
– Because the sex is good. - I tell the truth without giving much importance. Before Tenten starts to respond, they start banging on the door frantically and we open it to see what's going on.
– How can I unsee something that is impossible to unsee? – Ino asks when she enters the house in despair.
– What do you mean? – I ask worriedly as Ino sits on the sofa. The movement at the door catches my attention and I see Tamaki walking in breathlessly.
– Ino, please calm down. - she says when she regains her normal rhythm and Ten and I look at each other without understanding anything.
– Answer my question, Tema. – the blonde turns her gaze to me when she speaks, not paying attention to Tamaki – I was coming home after a beautiful night with my boyfriend and I come across two of my best friends half naked on my couch kissing desperately.
– What? - Tenten seems even more confused after the explanation.
– Kiba and I are seeing each other, no big deal, but Ino came in at the wrong time! – she explains and closes the door behind her and sits down in the armchair immediately afterwards.
– What do you define as seeing each other? - Ino asks angrily – You were almost eating each other alive, I saw right where Kiba's face was. I think I'm traumatized.
– I'm sorry, don't you know how to knock on doors? – Tamaki asks, upset.
– Don't you know how to go to your room? The house is mine too! – the blonde replied.
– Let's take it easy! – I try to end the discussion – It seems like this is the end of the world.
– For me it is! – Ino says dramatically.
– Look, it's not like you don't know what sex is. – I sit between the two.
– But they are my friends, it was disgusting! – the drama with her doesn't stop.
– Your cousin and I do it too and you didn't say it was disgusting.
– But I never saw you in the act. It's completely different. - she adjusts her posture to look at me as if what I said was barbaric.
– I'm sorry, I didn't know it would affect you that much, I should have told you, but I was scared, Ino. I was afraid you would react exactly like you are reacting now. - Tamaki says sadly and Ino remains silent thinking.
- I think I exaggerated, didn't I? - she asks and we nod - It's just that you are my best friends, seeing you like this confused me. All the best to you! - she says smiling and they both get up to hug, being followed by me and Tenten shortly afterwards.
– Now let's get to the point! – Ten interrupts the moment – You're going to have to tell us this story from the beginning. – we sat down again waiting for Tamaki to speak. She sighs before starting.
– It all started at Deidara's party. – I feel a chill hit me when she mentions that name – Amidst the drinks and loud music, the hormones got louder and I found myself waking up the next morning in his bed. When I realized that we were both without clothes, memories of the night together came back. We tried to ignore it, but since then it's been impossible. - Tamaki sighs at the end.
– And do you have feelings for each other? – I ask apprehensively.
– Nothing more than friendship, but what if we ruin it? I don't want this to end because we didn't know how to distinguish our feelings. - she says sadly.
– I think it's time for you two to talk about it. – Tenten tries to warn her.
– I'm so scared. – she says and drops her face into her hands in despair.
– Don't be, no matter what happens we'll be here. - Ino hugs her and then we all hug again.
Now enough of that, let's enjoy the rest of our weekend.
Monday morning repeats the others, and the day does the same thing, at this time of year everything is very repetitive, luckily it doesn't get too cold here, but February is a cooler month so I continue to wear my sweaters, but I have trying to go back to tight jeans as opposed to baggy pants. Not that I don't like them, but the main reason why I wore them wasn't the best, now I have everyone encouraging me to go back to how I was and these clothes no longer haunt me.
The school day ends and I'm soon ready for dance class sitting and stretching when Karui walks in with her cell phone ready to start the music.
Havana by Camila Cabello was the choice for the next few days and today we are dealing with the first half. As usual, I don't have any major difficulties following the choreography.
The studio has gained more recognition and I'm happy for both of them, unfortunately for Konan most people come for the dancing and not the singing, but she doesn't mind as long as her dream remains alive. They even let me post a notice about the empty room for rent in mine and Tenten's house.
– Good class girls, see you tomorrow and rest! – Karui finishes the class at the scheduled time and people leave the room little by little.
– I'm going to fill up the bottle and I'll be right back! – I tell Ten and head to the music area where I know there is a water fountain available.
As I pass by, I am distracted by a charming voice accompanied by a piano singing This city. My curiosity gets the better of me and when I peek through the door I see an unfamiliar face happily listening to the music. When she finishes and opens her eyes, she is startled by my figure in the living room door.
– I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you! – I say embarrassed – You sing very well and I couldn't resist.
– Sorry, I saw the piano and was inspired, I hadn't played it in a long time. Would it be possible to sign up for some classes? - she asks me.
– I don't think I'm the one you're looking for. But you're in luck because I know the studio owners. Come with me! You're new here, I've never seen you before? - I ask as we head towards the entrance.
– Yes, I came straight from Japan, my name is Anko! – she explains to me.
– I'm Temari, welcome to L.A.! – I introduce myself.
When we approach the counter I explain the situation to Konan and she signs up the new student for both singing and dancing.
I say goodbye and head home with Ten. Shikamaru invited me to dinner at a restaurant in town so I'm going straight to the shower. I'm already finishing my simple makeup when I receive a message from him letting me know that he's already waiting for me. When I look in the mirror and am satisfied with the result, I smile and make my way to the front door where I take my coat from the hanger next to it, the nights are cold and I think it's best to take precautions.
I leave Ten comfortably on the sofa and when I get outside I see that Shikamaru is waiting for me, with a helmet in his hand, leaning against his precious motorcycle. We share a quick kiss and he helps me up.
– Where are we going? - I ask loudly through my helmet so that it is more audible than the engine that has just started.
– You'll see soon! – he says and I can almost see his characteristic smile behind his helmet.
The journey begins and, once again, I cling to his torso for safety, I don't think I'll ever get used to this frightening speed, I rarely drive anymore out of fear and now I ride a motorbike, this is not for me.
– Voilà! – he says when he stops the bike and turns off the engine.
– The best vegetarian restaurant in town! - I read the letters on the sign under the name "Veggies" in disbelief.
– But you're not a vegetarian! – I express my confusion.
– For you it's worth the sacrifice! - he smiles and puts away our helmets – Stay safe, my love! – he says to the motorcycle and hits it twice with his hand.
– Reservation in the name of Shikamaru Nara! - I am surprised by the effort he made to please me and when he sees my face he explains it – Ever since you told me you were vegetarian I had the idea of bringing you here, one of my teammates work here!
– Thank you for your effort, I don't deserve it! – I say sincerely.
– Of course you deserve it! – he says and grabs my chin to kiss my cheek. The waiter soon returns to take us to the table and delivers the menu.
– Do you already know what you're going to order? – a young man our age approaches with a notepad in his hand. From Shikamaru's smile I assume it's his colleague.
– Yes, I'll have the bolognese! – he says without hesitation.
– And I have the mushroom risotto! – I say, smiling slightly.
– And for drinking? – he asks us again.
– Just water for me! – I look at the brunette, waiting for his answer.
– I want a beer. - he says and I raise an eyebrow at his request.
– Aren't you supposed to drink healthy, Mr. athlete?- I ask him.
– Just for today it's okay, don't worry it won't affect my performance later, if that's what worries you. - he winks at me and receives the usual eye roll.
– I assume you already know why Kiba keeps disappearing lately? – he asks after we receive the drinks.
– You can't even imagine, Ino came into my house traumatized! – I say and drink some water – But at least I got to see them reconcile and I discovered the whole story!
– And do you think Tamaki and Kiba will remain friends after all this?- he asks
- I hope so! They have been inseparable since I've known them, I doubt this situation will drive them apart.
- Aren't you afraid that our destiny will be similar? - I get scared by his speech and fix my gaze on his, facing his seriousness - At any moment one of us can get tired of what we have and each one follows his own path.
– Do you think I would do that? If anyone here should be scared, it's me. Nothing stops you from returning to single life and abandoning me.
– The point I'm getting at is that I don't want to lose the friendship we created! - he grabs my hand across the table – Promise me that when this stupid attraction between us ends we can remain friends, please princess.
– Shikamaru, I don't want to talk about this. Not now! - the conversation ends there, especially because the waiter arrives with our orders.
Suddenly dinner took on a heavier aura. How can I promise him that when I know he will be the first to forget me? I don't even know what came into his head, I think this story about Kiba and Tamaki affected him.
But, as time went by, we got back to normal, the desserts were great, chocolate always makes me happier. At the end of dinner we were back to the old us of light and fun conversations. After some insistence, I let him pay for dinner and we went back to the parking lot where the love of his life was waiting for us safe and sound.
– Come, I want to make a quick stop before we go to my house! Can we? - he hands me the helmet and I nod my head in agreement. It's still early so I don't see any problem in stopping for a few minutes. We got on the motorbike and headed to the mystery location – Welcome to Stone Canyon! – he says with a huge smile and I lose my breath when I see a beautiful lake lit by moonlight and the small lighting of the park – Was it a good surprise? I hope it also has a special meaning like the beach.
– In fact, it's almost the opposite! I've been to lakes before, but it's beautiful, thank you Shika! - I hug him very happily, he seems to have a super power that makes him hit what I like, and I love that about him.
– This looks like a piece of paradise. – he says smiling – But anywhere with you seems like paradise!
– We can be in Italy, we can be in France, as long as you are with me and holding my hand. - I say back to him.
– We can be anywhere, as long as I'm with you!- he says and doesn't contain his laughter – Whoever sees us like this thinks we're a couple in love. - his sentence makes me laugh too.
We walked through the park hand in hand and when we went around the lake we got back on the bike to head to his house.
When we get there we see the house empty, they must already be in their rooms, it's already past ten at night. I should also be studying, but I'm here kissing every inch of Nara's body that I can and he's exploring every part of mine. None of us want to wait another second and at this point any and all worries are forgotten.
I wake up lost because I don't recognize my room and I'm startled when I feel an arm around my waist.
– What's wrong? – the brunette asks confused when he wakes up – Temari?
– I think we fell asleep.- I say when I wake up a little more. When I find myself worriedly checking the time, luckily it's still early – I need to go home, we still have classes today.
– Yes, of course, let's go, but first, breakfast. - we start putting on clothes and for now I'm going to wear what I wore yesterday for dinner, luckily I'm going home because this is not something I would wear to university.
The meal was pleasant with the company of Choji and Sasuke who were also already awake for their morning run, from what I understand Shika also runs, it must be something for football practice. I'm dropped off at home early and when I open the door I have Tenten sitting on the sofa.
- Where were you? I was worried! - she says.
– Sorry, I fell asleep. I'm going to take a shower and change my clothes, I'll be right back with you so we can go. - I reassure her, explaining what happened.
I was about to go up the stairs when my cell phone rang in my pocket, and I answered the unknown number.
- Good morning! I'm calling about the room for rent. - the voice on the other end explains.
– Yes of course, would you like to schedule a visit to see the house? - I ask.
– Yes, today at five, maybe?
– Of course, you could just tell me your name so I can point it out. - I ask with the pad and pen in hand.
– Anko Mitarashi. I saw the flyer in a studio yesterday and decided to call. - she says and I put the pieces together in my head.
– Anko from Japan? - I ask and receive a confirmation – I'm Temari from yesterday. Do you want me to bring you here after class today?
– Yes, it would be perfect, I can't wait! – she says happily and we say goodbye, disconnecting the call.
– Ten, we have a possible housemate on the way!
Naruto really needs more female characters, let's all pretend Anko is the same age as the other girls ok?! Remember that any constructive criticism and questions are welcome, I write as a hobby and for improvement, so I appreciate feedback on how I'm doing on this. Thank you for reading, voting, commenting, and reviewing, that encourages me a lot.