AUTHORS NOTE: Just a little fluffiness ;) Reminding you all why Shikamaru being in love wtih his sensei was such a big problem again.

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Hidden Feelings, Hidden Lives

Chapter 3: The Man Himself

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Asuma Sarutobi sneezed.

"Seems like someone is thinking about you," Kurenai said, as she snuggled up closer to him.

"What, it's not you?" Asuma mimicked hurt, and sniffed loudly for good measure.

Kurenai looked back at him with a playfull look in her eyes, curtly replying, "Nope."