A/N: Hehe of course, when I saw that ShikaTema panel in chapter 678, I knew I have to post something—anything...

So if you haven't seen it yet, go check it out then come back here!

Disclaimer: It's obvious ShikaTema isn't mine.

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More of that dream

"Marrying someone looks too troublesome..I'll just give up.."

"Yeah..."

Silence.

"Shouldn't you be convincing me otherwise?"

The kunoichi tries to hide a knowing smirk as she asks, "Why should I?"

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"Marrying someone looks too troublesome..I'll just give up.."

"Yeah..."

"I mean...Look at them. Dad's totally whipped. While Asuma helps taking care of an infant which is probably harder than any mission rank—"

"Hey, you don't have to explain. I'll just find someone else who will legally father my future children."

Shikamaru grumbles something under his breath.

"Did you say something?"

"I said, no need. I'll marry you."

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"Marrying someone looks too troublesome..I'll just give up.."

"Yeah..."

"She won't marry me anyway..."

Surprised, Temari utters, "So you do have someone you like?"

Shikamaru, loosens the collar of his shirt, suddenly uncomfortable. "Yes."

"Do I know her?"

"Yes."

"Is she—"

"Let's just change the topic."

The woman simply arches an amused brow in response which spurs Shikamaru to walk ahead of her.

Temari takes the two steps to catch up. "You know I have a feeling, she would marry you."

"What do you know about it?" mutters Shikamaru.

"Well," Temari appears to casually consider things. "I suppose if she is me, I would marry you but in the event that she is not me—"

The woman is abruptly interrupted.

"She is you."

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"Marrying someone looks too troublesome..I'll just give up.."

"Yeah..."

"But in the event that I do get married, I want a daughter first then a son."

"Alright."

"Did you just readily agree?" Shikamaru frowns. "What? No 'It's impossible to dictate the gender of your children' argument?"

"Why should I not agree?!" huffs Temari. "Ass, didn't you notice it's common in my family to have a female firstborn."

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~6 1 14 AF Psame~

A/N: Yep, ShikaTema is now no doubt canon!