Your Naruto Holiday Season

After months of hard work and tons of completed missions one deserves to go on a holiday. Everyone deserves a time to relax, right? Well, unless of course your permitted holiday has a little twist. Welcome to the Naruto way of being on holiday!

“Keep calm, relax. Keep calm, relax.” you say to yourself. You're lying on your hotel bed and already you feel bored. You had just arrived at the hotel that day. And besides you thought that holidays were totally unnecessary – you had completed all your missions, your training went perfectly, shortly: you didn't need any holidays – no, not enough you had to be here with your teammate Shikamaru. Though you were a team, you personally couldn't stand the lazy ass. You were too contrary.

“You need some time off. That's why I'm sending you on holiday.” Tsunade explains the reason why you were ordered into her office. You want to protest, but one glance of Tsunade silences you. “You both did work hard and you deserve a holiday.” she goes on. “Both?” you ask alarmed. “Well, yes. You and Shikamaru.” You stare at her. “I refuse to go.” you say quickly. “That's of course your decision. You can stay here, but you won't get near any training grounds or get assigned not even to a a simple C-mission.”

You thought it over, but then you thought it was more bearable to go on holiday than stay at home and do nothing. There temptation wasn't so great.

On your trip over you managed to completely avoid Shikamaru. Until you got to the reception. The receptionist was a young woman who smiled one of those stereotypical smiles. “You must be Lady Tsunade's ninjas from Konohakage, welcome. You have room 211.” She handed over a key. You noticed that Shikamaru had also entered the hall, but you decided to ignore him. “I hope his room his is at the far end?” you joked. The receptionist looked confused at you. “Sorry?” she said irritated. “I hope his room” you pointed vaguely at Shikamaru “is very, very far away from mine?” - “Oh, I'm sorry. There must be a misunderstanding. This is a double bedroom. For the two of you.” You looked at her speechlessly. Your brain refused to comprehend the meaning of her words. There was no way you would share a room with Shikamaru. You knew that Shikamaru behind you is smirking. You could even feel it. “I want another room.” you said, as politely as possible. “I have to apologise. We have no empty rooms left.” - “Fine.” you said, grabbed your baggage and passed by Shikamaru. “You'll pay for this.” you hissed, while his smirk grew even wider.

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Well, that was the situation so far. Right now, Shikamaru is taking a bath, while you try to relax, which is not working.

You decide to go to the swimming pool. It is huge and chances are, you won't come across Shikamaru. Quickly you take your bikini and your towel with you. To your dismay, all deckchairs in the shadow are taken. But you prefer lying in the sun to be near Shikamaru. Happily you notice that you truly start to relax. Slowly you drift off to sleep.

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You wake up some hours later feeling horrible. You get up and look down on you. You're totally sunburned. Cursing, you quickly wrap your towel around your body and quickly run up to your room. Arriving, you see Shikamaru starring at you weirdly. “What?” You spit out, wrapping your towel tighter around your body. “Don't worry. I was just about to leave.” He did, not without casting a questioning look towards you. As soon as he has left, you jump under the shower, trying to cease your pain. You swear as you discover that you have not brought any sun lotion with you. Groaning and cursing Tsunade you lay down on your bed.

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As the door opens, you quickly hide your body under the covers, turning to the wall, pretending to be asleep.

“I know you're awake.” Shikamaru says. You turn around blinking. “Here.” he says and throws a bottle of cooling lotion on your bed. You look at it suspiciously, while Shikamaru vanishes into the bathroom. Quickly you open the bottle and start to put the cooling lotion on your aching body. It's a relief. Only you can't reach your back. Miraculously, you also managed to get your back burnt.

“Troublesome.” Shikamaru states and he comes up to you. “What?” you say irritated. “You even burnt your back. How's that possible?” he asks surprised. You simply shrug shoulders while you try ineffectively to put the lotion on your back. “What a drag.” He sits down on the bed behind you and takes the bottle out of your hand. “I'll help you.” he offers. “Thanks...” you say. Softly, he puts it on your back and massages it carefully. It feels good. “Wonderful this holiday, isn't it?” he asks sarcastically. “I have a hell of a time.” you answer in the same tone. Then you both burst out laughing. “This is the very first time we're not fighting.” Shikamaru thoughtfully says. You smile, thinking at all your fights before. They were mostly fun. You turn to face him. “I sometimes ask myself why we don't fail all missions.” - “We're a good team.” he says and looks at you. “And that despite the fact you're a lazy ass.” - “And you are too sincere, Miss Serious. You don't know how to relax.”

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Your both silent for a moment. “Show me.” You whisper. He looks at you puzzled. He had expected everything but this. “I'm not sure if you're in the right condition to 'relax', __.” he says carefully. “Nonsense. I'm a ninja. I'm tough enough to handle any of your relaxing practises.” you say proudly. “You sure?” he asks again, a smirk plastered on his face. You simply nod, starring strangely at him. Something was different about the two of you. “Come on. I'm waiting.” you growl. Shikamaru tackles you on the bed and locks his lips with yours. Your eyes grow wide but you close them, adapting quickly to the situation. You open your mouth as you feel his tongue sliding over your lower lip. Smoothly he invades your mouth. For once, you completely give the lead to him.

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Two weeks later, you arrive at Konoha. You feel completely refreshed, relaxed and happy.

“___, Shikamaru. Welcome back.” Tsunade greets you. She doesn't show it, but she's relieved you both came back alive. “What a wonderful tan you have, ___” Tsunade compliments you surprised. “Thank you, hokage. It'was hard to achieve.” - “Yes, a totally drag.” Shikamaru adds, smling. You start laughing while Tsunade looks bewildered at you. But then she smiles, seeing the intimacy you both share. And triumphantly she leaves you there. She had known that sending ninjas on holiday was a good idea. Now, Shizune owed her a bottle of Sake.

“Thanks for the... relaxing time, Shikamaru.” you say softly. He smirks. “Anytime.” he whispers, before he leans in and kisses you passionately. Somehow you have the feeling you won't feel stressed for a very long time.

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