[ShikaTema] Serendipity

Chapter 15: Conducting Plans

"No one should find this out."

That line kept running in Shikamaru and Temari's mind ever since the end of their meeting with the Hokage.

"As expected from the Kazekage; he had delivered the two of you here as soon as possible. The mail was sent four days ago, which would be that when he received it, it was immediately handed over to you. Possibly, in the same time. Gaara sure is working hard for Suna," a smile was carved on her lips. "I was expecting that he'd make you two take a short break; but since we're already here, I might as well start your purpose of arriving in the village."

The two remained silent. Temari was proud and happy--happy because the Hokage could see Gaara's hardwork, and proud because she's his big sister. However, both waited for Tsunade's command.

"How is your wound, Temari? Are you feeling well?"

She nodded. "Yes, Hokage-sama. Suna's medical ninja are thankful to you, so as I am, for handing over the book of medication to them. It helped me recover well, and fast."

"Good. I know no one else that Daimaru knows so I need your help on this."

"I knew it."

Shikamaru glanced at her, surprised. "What do you mean you knew it?"

Temari downcast her head. "...I knew Daimaru was the person who stabbed me. I saw his face when he did. I tried to shake it off, hoping that it wasn't him, but Hokage-sama's here, confirming it. His facial expression has completely changed, different from that one moment he confessed to me."

...Confessed to you?

"From a happy-go-lucky one, when I saw him look at me, he was really angry. And his eyes looked like he was reanimated; well, of course he was, since he's already dead. I don't know who was controlling behind him but I have a hint that this person hates me deeply."

"Do you have an idea who?"

Temari shook her head. "Aside from Sen, Yome, Matsuri, Yukata, Daimaru, Shikamaru and my little brothers, I don't think I'm close with anyone else."

"Unless, these people are the ones you fought with," stated Shikamaru. "Assuming that these people are the ones you've already killed: Tayuya, Kujaku or some shinobi you wiped off out your way."

"That's one theory."

"Since Daimaru, as you've said, was reanimated, it isn't possible that Tayuya and the others were reanimated as well," sighed Tsunade. "These people just don't know when to give up, huh," continued the oldest one. She placed both of her elbows over the table, held both of her hands together then used it as a support as she leaned her jaw on it. Green hues stared intently at the two. "I want you to do 'this'."

While walking, Shikamaru's hands were inside his pockets. Both him and Temari were in deep thought; no one was talking or trying to converse with each other. When did Daimaru confess to her..? Somehow, I'm feeling kinda pissed off.

Closing his fists, he decided to turn to Temari. "Are you sure you're gonna do that?-"

"Is it okay with you?-"

Both had spoken in unison. Shortly, they realised that they were thinking the same thing. They wouldn't find the answer to their problem if they wouldn't talk to each other about it, so, as a man, Shikamaru started to discuss about that thing. Besides, both were smart enough to know what they would do next.

"Well...," glanced Shikamaru away. "We've got no choice but to follow the orders given. Besides, if it's the only way we got to capture the person behind this small reanimations, then... We really have to do it."

"Is it okay with you?"

"...Yeah, I mean... It's a little bit off. But I have no right to decline. I'm just a Chuunin, she's a Hokage. I need to respect and follow that plan," finalised the teen. When he decided to glance at Temari, she was looking down, a frown was on her lips. It was unusual to see that kind of expression on her face, since she's known to be militant, stoic and rough. And seeing that just made Shikamaru lose it.

Temari was against the plan. But just like Shikamaru, she had no right to complain nor decline. It was the plan--for the betterment of the villages and for every individual.

Shikamaru pulled Temari's hand with him as he made his way out into a dark alley. Right on the wall, he pinned his girlfriend on it like a piece of paper with written reminders. With furrowed yet serious brows, he stared right into Temari's hues. I don't want someone else to get it before me. Shit, what do I do? I already dragged Temari here; it will be a complete waste if...

He held Temari's face close. "Temari," he began, pink tints scattering around his face again. Slowly, Shikamaru moved his face towards hers, readying himself to plant a kiss on her rather soft, kissable lips. Freely, Temari accepted that move. She closed her eyes, allowing the other to get her very first. Without asking, Shikamaru placed a gentle kiss on her lips. Temari had never experienced something like that. It felt like it was making them fly.

Because of the new feeling they were getting, Shikamaru couldn't help but pull the female closer and hold her tighter. It was the very first time Shikamaru kissed someone, the intimacy it was giving was heating him up. On the other note, Temari's hands, which were pinned on the wall minutes ago, were now running on the back of the chuunin.

Shit. This feeling is far different from that dream. An actual one like that...and with the person I love... I-I don't think I can hold back. Damn!

Shikamaru's hand began tracing Temari's well-shaped legs. He opened the slit of Temari's black kimono, then slid his hand inside. He moved it upwards, then downwards, causing Temari to let out a stifled moan. He paused from having intense kisses with his girlfriend as he moved his way to her neck. Temari, on the contrary, had crooked her head on the side to give him an easy access. They were too turned on to even pay attention to what both of them were doing, nor even thinking where they were. He was about to slide his hand deeper when Temari stopped him from doing so.

"...?"

"We've got...," she huffed, unable to look at the lad. "...mission to do, right-"

"Oh? I wonder where's Shikamaru," Chouji's voice was heard from a distance.

Shikamaru jolted from just knowing who the voice belonged to, while Temari was intently listening to their conversation. "Ssh," commanded the female blonde.

"He's probably around doing his missions or out of the village meeting Temari," replied Ino, unsure as well. Since he kinda ditched us when we went to the Yakiniku Q to meet the 'people' of the Sand. So, meeting Temari is either his mission or... Ino couldn't help but form a hidden smirk on her lips.

Chouji made a smile, one that looked suspicious. "I'll take the second option," then took a piece of his favourite snack.

"What's with that face, Chouji?" Retorded the other blonde. It took her a few seconds before realising; her hues grew in surprise and amazement. "Ah! Don't tell me I'm actually-!" Her words were cut in the mid-air when they both turned to the left, only to see a figure of Shikamaru and Temari casually standing together. "...right!"

Chouji stopped on his tracks for a moment to check on the figure. Right. This is Shikamaru and Temari, giving us a surprised expression. They shouldn't feel this surprised if they weren't doing something else. Geez, Shikamaru... After a few thoughts, Chouji continued walking. "Well, you know, Shikamaru. He likes doing missions outside the village."

Ino noticed Chouji's demeanour. But being able to pick things rather slow, the blonde retaliated. "Hey, Chouji! Didn't you see Shika-"

Did he just ignore us..? Asked Shikamaru to himself, somehow thankful to his actions.

"Well, you know Ino!" He chuckled. "There are things that should be kept."

"What do you mean?" Asked Ino with a low tone, and quite impatient-sounding.

Chouji kept a smile on his lips as he ate his favourite junk food. You know... 'That'.