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Shikamaru was having a perfect nap on the couch when a can of soup hit his back, abruptly disturbing his peace. 'Why do I put up with this. Oh right, because I love that crazy woman' He was about to continue his nap, but when he heard footsteps stop behind him, he knew that meant trouble. 'Maybe if I pretend I'm sleep, she'll go away' He tried that, but soon realized that didn't work when he felt her fist come in contact with is side. Hard.

"What the hell Tem"

"What the hell Tem" She mocked his raspy voice with pure anger on her face. "You act like you're the only person that had a long day, Well I have a job too! I shouldn't be the only person in this house doing work! I'm putting the groceries away, while you're here taking a precious nap. Ughh, I'm just so tired"

He stood up quickly at took a look at Temari, who seemed on the verge on a breakdown. This wasn't the girl he knew and one he didn't want to know. Temari seen the concern in his eyes and quickly calmed down when she realized he was actually being serious. "I'm sorry"

He gently grabbed her hands which slowly worked it's way into a hug, one that both of them really needed to know everything was okay.

"I'll try to help out more."

"You better because it's not just going to be the two of us anymore"

Shikamaru instantly knew what she was talking about, they had been trying but he hadn't expect it to happen so quickly. Tears almost came out his eyes, but didn't because he didn't want Temari to have the satisfaction of seeing him cry...again. But a smile did spread across his face, the biggest one she had ever seen from him.

"You know you simply can't call my child troublesome and leave them to cry, it's actually work lazyass"

He laughed as he sat on the couch and pulled her with him. He couldn't stop smiling and this in return gave her the same reaction.

"I know. I did help to create him or her after all"

"That seems to be the only thing you like helping with"