Title: Marriage

Rating: T

Summary: Kimimaro and Tayuya play a game.

A/N: I just recently became a member on Naruto Fan Forum's Kimimaro X Tayuya FC. The topic of Kimimaro being protective and loyal and their possible child came up and this developed. And yes, I know, total CRACK!!


When they were little, Tayuya remembers, Kimimaro had came up to kiss her and declared her his. At the time, she hadn't understood. Now, she knew, Kimimaro believed that whatever he wanted, he could have.

After that, he had grabbed her hands and directed her to play with him. She had obliged because Orochimaru was there, he was watching. Tayuya wasn't sure what he thought of it all. When she saw him smile at her, she knew.

They played 'House', Kimimaro was the father and Tayuya was the mother. She didn't know where Kimimaro got the doll they used as their baby, but she didn't ask. The baby didn't have a name; he just called it 'the baby'.

Kimimaro left the little area they called their home and declared he was going to work. At the door, he waited, Tayuya wasn't sure for what. Then he said, "You're supposed to kiss me before I go," all matter of fact like that Tayuya was sure it was the right thing to do.

Tayuya, at the time, still believed boys had cooties, but she kissed him anyways. It was just a little peck on the cheek, but he was satisfied.

Unsure of what to do and not quite grasping the concept of the game, Tayuya quickly asked Kimimaro what she was suppose to do once he left.

"You're supposed to stay home with the baby and clean the house, then cook for me when I come back."

Tayuya didn't like the fact that she had to spend so much time doing nothing. The baby wasn't real and the house wasn't dirty and she couldn't cook. It didn't make sense.

"…okay…"

Kimimaro then promptly left and muttered something about being late while looking at his wrist.

Tayuya picked up the doll and pretended to take care of it. She even tried giving it a bath, but that didn't work too well. Tayuya had to leave it out in the sun to dry. She went back to cook dinner.

It was a while before Kimimaro came back; she wasn't sure where he went. He must have a very important job if he went this long.

"Honey, I'm home." Kimimaro announced at the door.

Tayuya came to greet him.

"Sorry I was gone so long, Kabuto needed to do another check up on me," he said shyly.

"I have dinner ready."

She led him to the table and sat down. "Mmmm…the chicken is wonderful and the potatoes are very good," Kimimaro said, taking pretend bites and rubbing his tummy.

Tayuya looked at him oddly but mimicked his actions.

After dinner, Kimimaro gave Tayuya another order, "Now, we're supposed to go to sleep." He grabbed her hands again and led her to the makeshift bed. Plopping down on it, Kimimaro dragged Tayuya down with him. Somehow Kimimaro had grabbed the baby too. It was to sleep between them.

"You must have worked very hard today, I'll take care of the baby." Kimimaro said, tucking the baby in with them. Tayuya could only nod in response.

Years later, as Tayuya lies next to Kimimaro, she wonders if he'd stay true to his word.


A/N: .gasp. I bet the last line threw people off! .smiles. Please leave a review!!