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I traced the bruise on his face. It was in the beginning stages of turning into that horrible yellow color. A week had passed and we barely left my apartment choosing to only keep each other company. I ran my fingers through his hair he needed a hair cut. It was starting to look more shaggy rather than his usual spiky ponytail.

"You really are obsessed with watching me." I shrugged not denying it. I trailed my nose up his neck breathing in his scent. He flinched away, ticklish.

We had gotten over the unintentional drama and all that was left was our feelings for each other that hadn't changed. I was his Kira.

I placed a small kiss on his collar bone. He was right before I am a possessive girlfriend. Now that he was definitely mine. I wasn't going to let him go.

"I want to kiss you." I said suddenly enjoying the blush that crept up Shikamaru' face.

"Then do it you troublesome woman." I sat up carefully straddling him, much to his surprise. I leaned down trailing my fingers across his clothes chest. He shivered as I leaned forward placing a kiss on neck. Chin. Nose. Everywhere I could without connecting our lips. With a laugh he flipped us over so I was beneath him. He looked down at me before leaning forward and kissing the life out of me. I had become obsessed with the feel of Shikamaru that I didn't want to stop. But we had to breathe. He pulled away laughing at the whimper that left me.

"I want you." He was still looking at me but he blushed when I bucked my hips forward. He stuttered a little before remaining quiet.

"Shika?" His face looked like a tomato and I reached up kissing him gently.

"We can wait." He looked a little relieved and I cursed myself not thinking about him as I said that. It was true though I wanted him.

"Sorr-"

"Don't apologise. When you're ready." I pulled him down into a tight hug, kissing at his beet red face. laughing when he groaned in embarrassment. He was too cute.

He gripped my hip and I had to try hard not to think nasty thoughts. I mean we had only been together  officially for one week. Of course he wasn't ready.

His hand stayed on my hips as if teasing me.

"I....just haven't... Yaknow?" He was staring at my lips avoiding my gaze.

"Had sex?" his face was already so red it somehow got darker. He nodded trying to hide his burning cheeks.

"Mmmmm Good. There's nothing to be embarrassed about Shika. Look at me. It's fine."

"We can go as slow as you need." I caressed his warm cheeks placing a kiss to them. Apart of me, the possessive side, was excited that he had never had a woman. The other was completely shocked who wouldn't want this man. Or did he not want anybody else? The latter thought making me feel special.

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice he wasn't near me anymore. I looked around to see he wasn't anywhere. I heard the shower turn on and I sighed in relief I thought I scared him off.

About 15 minutes later he came back in a towel. He was definitely teasing  me now I was certain. He blushed as I took him in.

"I uh forgot my clothes." This shy side of Shikamaru was endearing and I really liked it. I nodded eyes still on him. The water droplets were falling slowly down his chest as if taunting me. I looked away.

As slow as he needs! I repeated in my head. I quickly without looking at his naked chest grabbed a few clothes from the drawer and rushed into the bathroom. Why the hell was he so damn attractive?

The shower helped clear my head and soothe me some. I was still a bit flustered but I pushed the thought to the back of my head. I got out dried myself and got dressed. I rushed out see my lazy boyfriend had made the bed so I guessed we would be going out. He was on the couch and looked up when I walked in and sat next to him. I smiled and instantly frowned when he moved away a little.

"Shikamaru! Don't be shy around me. Not me." I said pulling him back to where he was sitting

"Do you want to talk about it?" He shook his head flushed again.

"It's not a big deal yaknow so stop... Although this shy side of you is extra cute." He groaned pulling me onto his lap for a kiss.

"I am not cute." He said with a pout contradictory to his defense.

"Sureeeee."I got off of my spiky haired boyfriend and stretched cracking my back as I stood.

"We probably missed out on missions. I'm surprised Tsunade didn't send for us."

"Because I'm her favorite always have been." I laughed joking to be honest I was probably her most disliked. Always worrying her.

He stood rolling his eyes at my joke and took me by the hand.

......

He led me to a BBQ place, sat me down in a booth away from everyone else and ordered a whole menu full.  I laughed at the anticipation on his face. I brushed his hair out of his eyes a look of adoration on my face. I can't believe how fast I had and was still falling or him.

He looked down at me and smiled before turning back to the waiter who had brought out some of the food.

"Gosh it's gonna be good tasting real food."

I laughed because I had cooked all the food we ate during the week and I admitted I was a terrible cook.

"Rude." He turned and kissed me.

"You're absolutely perfect but you'd make a terrible chef." I felt my cheeks burn at his compliment.

He cut up the meat almost drooling over the food I put my head on my hand and watched him. He was too cute for his own good. He grabbed a piece of meat and was about to take a bite but offered it to me first. I shook my head while he still offered it. I grabbed the chopsticks from him and gently shoved the meat into mouth. He hummed at the taste and I laughed.

"Like I said before. so cute!" He rolled his eyes grabbing a second piece and offering. I bit the meat and agreed it was delicious. For a few minutes we ate the food in silence, feeding each other different wraps we made. We probably looked like one of those cringey overly pda couples, not that I cared.

My mood was ruined when Temari walked in the door. I tried to act like I didn't notice her but it was too late we made eye contact. I turned away groaning and Shikamaru looked at me. I shook my head I hoped she tried to touch him she'd be in for a big surprise.

"Shika! Oh you're here too." She said acting like we didn't just look at each other. I made a mental note as to never use that nickname again as Shikamaru grabbed my hand underneath the table, noticing my annoyance.

"Yeah you're actually interrupting something." I said not trying to be polite at all. Shikamaru squeezed my hand and I could just hear his voice in my head.

"Don't be rude!"

I looked up and saw Gaara with their brother kankuro. I stood bowing to the red head.

"Good morning Gaara-sama." He waved his hand at my politeness.

"It's just Gaara please." I nodded sitting back down. Choosing purposely to lean against Shikamaru who I saw was looking at me with a raised eyebrow. I ignored him as Naruto come in. He took in me and Shikamaru and laughed wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. I saw Shikamarus face blush and I felt happy.

"You two are finally- oh hi Temari chan." He said scratching the back of the his head. She nodded at the ninja and then sat down with us. Naruto shrugged and squeezed in next to her. He pulled Gaara down with him and Kankuro just stared at everyone, before pulling a chair from a random table.

Well sit down then.

I let out a little sigh at their intrusion but felt happy when Shikamaru grabbed my hand under the table again and rubbed his thumb soothingly. I was pleasantly shocked seeing Naruto with Gaara. I never knew he could be so gentle considering I only saw the clumsy playful side to him.

Temari wouldn't stop staring at Shikamaru and it was starting to really irk me. I was starting to lose my patience as she flirted with MY man. Yes maybe it wasn't a big deal but I can't control feeling angry.

My boiling point was when I felt a foot slide up my leg almost teasingly. I kicked out hard and enjoyed the pain that surfaced on her face.

"Ouch!" She yelled standing up rubbing her leg. The rest of the table froze and I felt a little guilty when her face heated as everyone stared at her. I mean I hated being embarrassed it was one of the worst feelings in the world.

"You alright?" Gaara asked his sister and I felt a squeeze on my thigh. I looked at Shikamaru who was frowning down at me. I sighed looking away. I didn't mean to embarrass her she was trying to touch him.

"Yeah stubbed my foot." Gaara was the only one to believe that wasn't the case as he looked at me, awkwardly sending me a little smile.

I didn't look at anyone after that. was Shikamaru angry at me? I pushed my plate forward not feeling hungry anymore as Naruto ordered more food, even after finishing ours. I just wanted to get out of the awkward tension.

Shikamaru stretched as I stayed seated.

"Well we're gonna go now. Bye guys. Temari." I felt a little jealous as he addressed her personally. He grabbed my hand roughly and pulled me up dragging me out of the restaurant before I could say goodbye to Naruto. Yeah he was definitely angry. He continued to pull me along until I yanked my hand, pulling it out of his grip. He stopped walking looking back at me. I rubbed my wrist, it'll probably bruise. His eyes softened as he watched me tend to my hand.

"Kira I'm sorry... I didn't mean to hurt you." I looked down, nodding. I felt him come to me and gently this time grabbed my hand placing a kiss where it hurt.

"Sorry." I said making him look up.

"You were angry." He sighed.

"I just didn't like that she was embarrassed. I hate when someone feels like that..." I nodded agreeing.

"I didn-" before I could finish my sentence he covered my mouth with his finger, silencing me.

"I know." He leaned forward and kissed me. I blushed as he leaned back smirking.

"You really are the jealous, possessive type. I'm already yours woman!" I flung my arms over his shoulders smiling widely. Happy he wasn't angry anymore.

"You better know it Nara."

.........

Unbeknownst to the two teens they were being watched by a certain silver haired man. He was staring at the scene with a bittersweet smile. Happy she was happy.