This will be a series of one-shots. They do not add up together they will be random. This one is short and nothing happens but it's been a month since I've written something and I'm just trying to get back on but hopefully my next will be much much better. I have a few ideas written down already so if this is received in a good way than maybe I can update soon. Please R&R!

There were many bad habits that the troublesome woman had.

Many which Shikamaru was not fond of but out of all of them there was one he hated the most.

He remembers the first time he visited the Sand Village. It was before the chunin exams took place. The one he was being forced to plan by the troublesome Hokage.

Temari suggested he try food he couldn't get back home. He agreed.

Oh boy did he regret that decision.

A bowl was placed in front of him, it looked like red soup. He dug in before receiving his actual meal to calm the hunger.

As soon as he slurped up the liquid he began to cough and his eyes began to water.

It took five minutes and two glasses of ice cold water to placate the burn he was feeling in his mouth. Finished by that time Temari looks up and smiles at him deviously. The only words she says are "Suck it up crybaby." The young boy glares at her knowing she had not warned him on purpose.

But with that he came to learn that the Sand Village is very fond of their spicy food. Temari being no exception.

Dealing with the Temari's eating habit after the years had become almost second nature though. Before that time he had never had a proper meal with her alone. Now every time he'd take her out when she visited the Leaf Village he'd see her add way too many spices to her food. Shikamaru's stomach would irk every time.

So it's ironic really what he's about to do.

The now eighteen year old Nara walks into the Ramen stand and orders while taking a seat. He shakes his head. Shikamaru still can't believe what he is about to do.

Behind his action lies a purpose. He's just received a letter from the Sand from Temari stating that her visit has been postponed for another month. It's already been two.

So now here he sits on a wooden stool staring at the bowl of ramen that has just been placed in front of him. The noodles are surrounded by a red liquid. Its Temari's favorite dish and a must have every time she visits.

But before he can dig in he orders a jug of water just for himself.

Shikamaru takes the first bite and as soon as the heavy loaded noodles touch his tongue his mouth is on fire.

Shikamaru for once sucks it up and continues eating. He can hear the echo of Temari's laughter, enjoying the pain he is going through.

He chugs a large amount of water and right after he's done he looks down and smiles to himself while muttering.

"Tch, troublesome woman."