DISCLAIMER: In the beginning there was fiction, and the creators of fiction saw their fans and knew that their creation was good, to ensure that their fans were eternally loyal the creators demanded that no fan-inspired stories were created, but the fans could not help themselves and thus was born: FANFICTION!
A/N: so I feel bad foisting two musings in a row upon you, but oh well!
Nara Shikamaru – September 22nd
Shikamaru doesn't like to make a fuss about his birthday, and Temari understands that.
He accepts his presents, but always thinks about how troublesome they are to unwrap, so Temari doesn't bother wrapping hers.
He accompanies his team for a special birthday dinner, but doesn't enjoy Chouji's look of pain as he restrains himself from stealing the last bite in order to give it to Shikamaru.
He also partakes in the traditional Nara festivities and all the while wishes he could be sitting watching clouds.
Temari understands that.
And that's why, when Shikamaru's birthday rolls around again, Temari steals him away from the troublesome preparations and over-excited team mates and takes him to their special place, to watch the birthday clouds float by.
Temari understands that he finds his presents troublesome, so mostly she doesn't bother with getting him one, simply allowing him off his metaphorical leash for this one day.
Temari cooks breakfast for him, and gives him an excuse to refuse the last bite of birthday dinner.
She stays by his side while relations gather and pinch his cheeks and remind him how much he's grown, and she introduces herself to everyone as "Shikamaru's fiancée" which make's Shikamaru's heart leap every time and also ensures that no one asks such troublesome questions as "and who's this lovely young lady?"
In short, Temari makes birthday living easier for her Lazy little Nara.
And Shikamaru loves her for it.
OWARI!