Chapter Three: Meeting Uncle Gaara & Kankuro

Three months after Shikadai was born, he was growing to look even more like his dad if it were possible. His hair had grown longer and much thicker which caused his mom to have trouble getting it into his signature ponytail. Currently, he was on his stomach, under him was his fuzzy green blanket that he had come to like and would probably be one of his favorites as he grew older. Resting in his mouth was his also green pacifier. He was laying with his head up, staring at Temari who was setting up the table in the living room for her brothers' visit. This would be their first time meeting their nephew, it took sometime for them to get out to Konoha due to the fact that they both always had business to attend to.

There soon was a knock on the door, they ended up being just on time. "Be a dear and get that for me?" Temari asked Shikamaru as she went over to grab Shikadai. He groaned from his spot on the couch but got up anyways and went to open the door.

"Yo" Is what Kankuro said, moving Shikamaru out of the way so that he could get in. He was excited to see his sister after so long. Shikamaru scoffs and shook his head.

"Ignore him. It is nice to see you again Nara" Gaara told the boy, reaching his hand out for him to shake. Raising his eyebrow at the gesture, Shikamaru shrugged and took Gaara's hand with a firm grip, shaking it.

"Uh, same to you Gaara" withdrawing his hand, it went to the back of his neck as he rubbed it awkwardly. Gaara walked in and closed the door.

"Big sis! It's been way too long!" His arms went around Temari's neck as he embraced her.

"Be careful baka. Don't scare fawn" Kankuro and Gaara had a look of confusion on their faces,

"Fawn? Who the hell is that- OW!" He screamed, rubbing the top of his uncovered head.

"Watch your mouth. And its about time I introduce you to your nephew" Shikadai was holding onto his mom's shirt as he looked at the two strangers with concern. Who were these people and why where they touching his mom. His look of concern turned into a glare similar to Temari's signature one.

"Gaara, Kankuro. Meet your nephew, Shikadai Nara, our little fawn" The two brothers stared at the little boy who was still holding his glare.

"Can I hold him?!" Kankuro blurted out, excitedly.

"If you calm down. I don't need you hyping up my son" Shikamaru who was now leaning against the door says to the eager Kankuro.

"Shut up Nara. He's my nephew" Carefully, Temari tried handing the young child to his uncle, but his grip on Temari's top grew tighter and tighter the more Kankuro tried to take him away. Watching the whole thing from where he was, Shikamaru started to chuckle under his breath.

"Shikadai..be a good boy and let mama go" Temari spoke to her son, but his grip didn't let go, she took the pacifier out of his mouth and held it away from him with her free hand. "If you don't let go, you can't have this back" He looked over at his mom after she took it from him and started babbling as if he were fussing at her.

"Only three months old and already arguing with me. Looks like I'm in for a lot with you" She muttered before looking over at Gaara who was watching the scene from the couch. Figuring that Shikadai didn't want to go to Kankuro, maybe she could try handing him to Gaara. But he might do the same thing, though it was worth a try. She went over by the couch and stood in front of her baby brother. "Here".

"?" With the same expression, Gaara was confused at Temari's gesture.

"Take him."

"What makes you think that he'll go to Gaara if he didn't go to me?" Kankuro said with his head turned to the opposite direction, obviously affected by being rejected from his only nephew. And not too soon after there was cooing and happy babbles. Kankuro quickly turned around and was shocked by the sight. Shikadai was sitting on Gaara's lap, staring up at his uncle with big, bright eyes. And Gaara, who was usually wearing a blank expression, was staring in awe at the baby.

"I am a uncle...wow" It had finally hit him, he cradled the young baby and wouldn't leave his gaze as he babbled. "I will not let anyone harm you. Ever." His finger brushed over Shikadai's chubby cheek causing Shikadai to squeal in delight and coo softly.

"That's what you call 'Love at first sight' " Temari watched the two have a heartwarming moment, Shikamaru was having a blast teasing Kankuro.

"I guess we know who the favorite is"

poor uncle Kankuro

Here is yet another one shot. I think this one is probably my favorite since I want to see Gaara's interactions with his first nephew. Remember, if you guys have any ideas, I can definitely put them on here.

Thanks for reading and I hope you guys are enjoying them so far. Shikadai is like my little child so I'm enjoying writing these.