Naruto walked cautiously through the streets of Konoha, his head on a swivel as he tried to avoid running into anyone else he knew. He had learned his lesson after being dragged around all morning by so many of his female friends and wanted nothing more than to get home, lie down, and rest, despite it only being late afternoon.
‘Please, no more costumes…’ he thought to himself, picking up the pace. His stomach was still full from his meal at Ichiraku, and his nerves were fried from all that he’d endured.
Just as he thought he was in the clear, he turned a corner and nearly bumped into someone, Temari. The blonde kunoichi from the Sand Village stood there, her usual annoyed expression on her face as she crossed her arms over her chest.
“Oh, hey, Temari.” Naruto greeted her, forcing a casual smile.
“Hey.” she replies, raising an eyebrow. “What are you doing? You look like you’re sneaking around.” she teased a little.
Naruto scratched the back of his head sheepishly. “Ah, no, just heading home to rest.”
Temari seemed to accept his answer without much questioning, much to Naruto’s relief. ‘Good, she’s not gonna drag me anywhere. I’m safe this time!’
But then, Temari gave him a thoughtful look. “Actually… Do you have some time? I’ve got a costume for the party tomorrow night, and I’m not sure about it. I could use a second opinion.”
Naruto’s heart sank. Not again! He quickly tried to think of an excuse. “Oh, well, I was just about to—”
Temari cut him off with a smirk. “Really, Naruto? You’ve got nothing better to do than go home and rest? Or is it that you don’t care to spend some time with me?”
Naruto hesitated, knowing full well that he couldn’t argue with her after having confessed he had no plans, and not to insult her. “Uh… well…”
Before he could finish, Temari grabbed his arm, much like the others had, and began dragging him toward the hotel where she was staying. “C’mon, it won’t take long.”
Naruto sighed, mentally preparing himself for what was sure to be another flustering encounter. ‘Okay, it’s Temari. She’s serious, no-nonsense. There’s no way she’s gonna do what the others did. Just keep it cool.’
Once they arrived at the hotel, Temari led him inside and told him to wait in the room while she changed in the bathroom. Naruto sat on the edge of the bed, trying to keep his thoughts under control. He knew Temari was beautiful, but there was no way she’d act like the others, right?
Moments later, the door to the bathroom opened, and Naruto’s eyes went wide as Temari stepped out, dressed as a sexy Egyptian queen, her outfit consisting of a shimmering gold and white silk with exposed thighs, showing off her long legs. The fabric covering her torso revealed an ample amount of cleavage, the costume left little to the imagination.
Naruto’s mouth went dry as his eyes flicked between her exposed thighs and her cleavage. “W-wow, Temari, you… uh… you look…”
She raised an eyebrow, waiting for his response, her gaze sharp and expectant.
Naruto quickly gave her two enthusiastic thumbs up. “It’s a hot costume! You look amazing!”
He inwardly sighed, that that was all he could think to do, given he had pretty much done that to everyone today! ‘Why is everyone dressed so hot… So sexy?!
Temari’s smirk deepened, clearly pleased with his answer, though her gaze remained piercing. “Hot, huh? I knew you were a naughty boy, Naruto.”
Naruto gulped as she approached him slowly, discarding her shoes, and her bare feet padding silently on the floor, her hips swaying, seductively. His eyes couldn’t help but follow the movement of her long, toned legs, trying his best not to get flustered again.
As she stood in front of him, her gaze never leaving his, Temari raised one bare foot, and Naruto’s eyes followed it as she teasingly slid it up his leg. His heart raced as he felt her foot press against his crotch, sending a jolt of shock through him.
“Such a reaction to your queen…” she teased, “Looks like you need to be punished for your… insolance.” she said, her voice low and teasing, her smirk growing as she pressed her foot more firmly against him.
Naruto’s face turned beet red, and he chuckled nervously, realising that once again, he was in over his head. ‘This is happening again, isn’t it?’ was his last thought.
End of Part 5