Ok I've never written a ShikamaruSakura fic before because I personally don't like that coupling, but none the less, it was requested by AristoM so this is for you XD I hope you like it!

Pairings: Sakura/Shikamaru
Word Count: 524

Hi

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Typical, boring stupid day... Yoshino's voice could be heard from deep within the confines of the kitchen, probably screaming about a spoon left unwashed, or Shikaku not using a coaster. Lying on the porch of the compound, Shikamaru sat up yawning as two girls approached. One had shoulder length blonde hair that he knew all too well.

Ino had been making his life a misery since they had been introduced about a month ago and had taken every opportunity she could find to call around and make sure he got into trouble.... The girl to her right was slightly shorter, bright bubble gum pink hair and a darker ribbon keeping it out of her face.

The first thing Shikamaru noticed was that she had the brightest green eyes he had ever seen. Kinda sparkly like that new candy in the shop. Ino marched forward when she saw him sitting lazily on the steps, hands on her hips making her look a lot like his mother. He groaned.

This was going to be a long day.

"Shikamaru! Say hi!!" she screeched, causing him to cringe at the loud din.

Troublesome girls...

"Hi" he said to no one in particular. The shorter girl fidgeted with her feet for a minute or two before walking up towards him.

"My name is Haruno Sakura.. Ino has told me a lot about you, Shikamaru-kun," she said politely. He sighed again before redirecting his gaze from the clouds back to her face.

"Hnn," he replied, giving a non commitable shrug. Just then, Yoshino came to the porch holding a frying pan, dressed in a light green apron.

"Shikamaru! Get in here now!! It's time for lunch." When she spotted the younger girls, her scowl was replaced by a dazzling smile. "Please excuse Shikamaru and his rudeness. He has chores to attend to."

Shikamaru rolled his eyes but got up to follow her inside. The frying pan was the best motivator he could find.

"Bye Ino, Sakura-chan" he said half heartily before entering the house. Sakura blushed.

Sakura-chan??

Ok I know this wasn't REALLY ShikaSaku but it's the best I can do at the moment. Stupid plot bunnies have disappeared again!! Grrr... Anywho, please review.. Don't know who'll be next but I'm assuming NaruHina.. Oh and just to let you all know, it may seem a bit OOC but they're much younger.. Sakura wasn't always her loud self y'know?? lol If you review, please include the word "wood" in it.. Curiosity killed the cat here :P