Temari might not have counted cards, but she could always tell which ones he held. ...A collection of various one-shots and anecdotes. Themes and ratings vary. ShikaTema.

That's not your first love, she wants to say. Your first love isn't the time you became conscious of another in a sexual manner. It isn't your first crush. The first time you feel butterflies and heartbeats over someone. Your first love is the first time you feel your heart stop beating.

Such a perfect little love, split down the middle.

-AU- In the dark underworld of assassins and corrupt leaders, Temari had no qualms about doing her job. Yet, somehow she couldn't deal justice to this man. ShikamaruxTemari

On the fifth anniversary of Asuma's death, there's something Kurenai needs that only Shikamaru can give. Rated a mild T for language.

It only took fifty nine moves for checkmate.

Shikamaru was a patient guy in nature, which is why he wasn't peeling her clothes away as the impulses came. He hoped he would have the good sense to save that for later. ShikamaruTemari. Well paced one shot. Making out hardcore.