"I can stop anytime I want to." My intention was never to purposely write a fluffy story because neither Shikamaru nor Temari appear to be purposely fluffy people. It's more about depicting the type of relationship I could see them having and all the things that come with it. Watch them grapple with reality and either sink or swim. Popular or not, it's all mine. I don't own Naruto.

"It's just sex." That was the agreement. No one knows whose idea it was or who started it; it just happened. No catch, no feelings, no nothing, just sex. It was a good idea at the time, but unfortunately, its easier said than done. Neither one of them wants to admit the inevitable to the other... So what happens now that a new life is created through this? rated M for a reason!

"I need you to help me with something," Sasuke said calmly, staring Sakura straight in the eye. She smiled and held out her hand for him to take. She knew he wouldn't take it, but the gesture had to mean something to her former teammate. "Whatever it is, Sasuke, I'll help you." "I need you..." He turned his head away and folded his arms. "To help me rebuild the Uchiha clan."