Thanks for the reviews! And no I am not offened at all if I get bad reviews, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I do not expect for everyone to like my story and its okay any type of reviews are welcome because it gives me feedback my writing :)
Oh also, when there is a page break that means its someone else's point of view. I might be doing that alot because I might be doing both Temari's and Shikamaru's. It would be much easier than rewriting every other chapter just to see their point of view. I might use other characters point of view every now and then but not so much.
Shikaku Nara went looking for his son the moment he stepped foot in the Leaf Village. The other members of the council assured him that they would go to Tsunade and give her the results of the meeting. With that taken off from his shoulders he searched for his son to inform him about Temari's decision and to get some answers from him. It was unlike him to do something without being asked. Sure he had his moments when he would show his skills that he truly could be a leader but never once did he bother to do anything that was well, troublesome. Shikaku recalled that for an entire week Shikamaru spent his time in the library searching and searching through a pile of books. He didn't watch the clouds at all that week, not once. It was enough to scare his friends that it might be the end of the world for that was not at all like him.
What surprised him even more was that the moment Koharu Utatane, one of the council's elders, suggested she be married to Kakashi Hatake he pounced his fists on the table and demanded it would be him, no one else. Yoshino, my wife, was just as dumbfounded as the rest in the meeting, but she became too comfortable with the situation now and thought that we should be proud for our son to marry the Kazekage's sister. So there Shikaku stood a few feet away finally being able to find his son laying down on his favorite cloud watching place seeking for answers and most importantly, why?
I felt my father's presence nearing as I watched the clouds on my favorite spot. I knew what he wanted, answers, so I'd tell him the truth. There was no point in lying to anyone and most importantly there was no point in lying to myself anymore. I felt a wave of relief wash over me when I finally came to the realization of my own feelings that I held buried within me for so long. Of course, my plan hadn't gone as I had planned and I was definitely not prepared for the outcome to turn out as it did, but what was done was done, there was no turning back.
Marrying Temari was not the plan that I had initiated in my head. When I managed to find the loophole I knew that if it was offered she wouldn't deny it. Temari loved both her brothers more than one could ever possibly imagine no matter how stone cold she looked, I knew her well. I thought we could kill to birds with one stone, Gaara could marry Hinata, and Temari could move to the Leaf. I wanted to take things slowly, because yes I Shikamaru Nara, was in love with the most fearsome female ninja. I thought it could be a great opportunity to take one step further without having to worry about the restrictions. I never made a move because I knew in the end it wouldn't work out. We were both too proud to leave our villages, our families, and friends. Now with her in the leaf I could have made things progress smoothly, slowly, because I knew the moment she'd realize my intentions she might drift away from me.
That was just Temari though, never bothered to care about love. She said it made one weak and show too much emotion while we conversed about both her brothers. It scared her and I could see it in her eyes when she looked at me. I understood her because she scared me too but the moment Kakashi sensei was mentioned to be her offering in marriage I became livid. Not to that closet pervert! So I spoke without thinking and for once in my life I spoke with my feelings not my brain. I would marry her. It was bound to happen if all went well, so why not now? Sure, she'd be angry, hurt me with her fan, scream a few profanities, but why avoid the obvious? Eventually I think everyone understood my reasons because after that I was met with smiles when it became a topic in the conversation, which was better for me. Too troublesome to explain. Lady Tsunade couldn't stop laughing because I managed to do something without being pestered by and praised Temari for keeping me in check, something my mother also appreciated. When I convinced the Fire Lord to take Temari into the Land of Fire all he said was he'd have to meet the woman who was my motivation, I was stunned by his remark. I was being teased, troublesome. At least Choji understood me, without having to explain myself, he smiled at me and said, " Good luck."
I was dozing off again, before I even realized it my dad was next to me and took a seat.
" She said yes." He never beat around the bush, always straight to the point.
I smiled. Checkmate, I thought.
" Shikamaru, why.." I didn't let him finish.
" Old man, wasn't it you who told me that even the toughest woman has a gentle side. That's my reason and that's all I'm telling you." I finished with a smirk.
My father barked out a laugh and at that moment I knew he understood no more questions asked. After a good few seconds though his laughter subsided and he finally managed to speak.
" If that's the case then I should warn you, Temari thinks this is only for one year and then you two can divorce. Which you can if she wants to, but considering your real intentions…"
"Tch, troublesome woman," I smiled. I saw that one coming but I had a plan like always.
" I guess I'll have to do something about that. After all I do have one year to change her mind."
One year, that should be enough I thought.
I wasn't too sure about this chapter. It's rather short and I tried my best to keep Shikamaru in character but I found it really hard. I'll try to update really soon! I do have school and lots of schoolwork to juggle not to mention I've got to prepare my speech but I'm not the type to keep people waiting so chapter 4 I'll try to upload it soon! :)