Kankuro hated Temari being sad. He didn't mean to get Shikamaru in trouble, but he was content in having Temari mad at the both of them instead of taking on her rage alone.

He was glad Gaara found his weed, because he needed it. After he smoked it and came down from his high, he went to talk to Gaara about today's plan. Kankuro walked into Gaara's office and seen him staring at his hands. 'Oh Kami, I hope he didn't put it in his tea. This is the strongest stuff on the market'

"Hey Gaara, what's up"

"I put your herbs in the tea and every time I drink it, It becomes hard for me to concentrate"

"How much did you put in and how much did you drink"

Gaara looked up from his hands, then looked at his with a puzzled look on his face.

"Kankuro when did you get here"

'So the kid must've put a shit ton in the Tea'

"Gaara let's go take a nap"

"Where am I at"

Kankuro laid Gaara on the couch and draped a blanket over him, and he was out in a matter of seconds. 'I guess I should do my work, at least until he wakes up'

Hours later Gaara woke up, acting normal, relieving Kankuro of his worries.

"Hey Gaara, I'm about to head out. Are you going to be fine"

"Yes, I'll be fine. That nap actually made me feel better"

"That's good. And I should be back before Tema and Shikamaru come over"

Gaara waved as Kankuro left out of the door and now he was on his way to make sure Temari was doing alright after that morning. 'I hope Nara's still alive, the way Tema looked at him was kinda scary'

As he arrived at her apartment door he heard loud noises behind the door. 'Are they...WHEN I SEE NARA IM GOING TO KILL HIM'

So Kankuro left to see a fling before he had to go dinner.

oooooooooo

Gaara had been feeling stressed lately. There had always been a ton of paperwork and tons of meetings, but he had no idea why he had been feeling like this.

Right before Temari,Shikamaru and Kankuro came back he found a bag of what he thought were herbs and began to investigate it. 'Everytime Kankuro smells like this, he seems so calm. I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I take some'

He went back to his office and put some in his tea, but before he could drink it they came it. He handed Kankuro the bag, and they were on their way out. He began to drink it, and to his surprise it was delicious so he continued to drink the whole thing.

'I feel a little funny, maybe that's it taking effect'

He tried for a couple of hours to continue his work, but found it was hard to do because he couldn't concentrate. Drowsiness came over him in a second and he couldn't even focus on the fact that his brother was standing there talking to him. He heard him speaking but couldn't comprehend a word he was saying and he barely noticed Kankuro's touch on his back, helping him to the couch which was the last thing he remembered before he dozed off.

Gaara later woke up to his brother sitting beside him finishing some work. He was clueless as to why Kankuro was watching over him, but was thankful for it and was very appreciative of him when he reminded him of the dinner tonight before leaving. 'Maybe I'll invite Matsuri, she's been bringing me a lot of goods lately'. Ironically she walked into his office as Kankuro was walking out.

"Lord Kazekage, I was bringing you my reports from the mission"

"I assume it went well"

"Very, Now I would be on my way"

"Before you go, I was wondering if you would join my family for dinner"

"That would be nice"

"I'll see you tonight"

oooooooooo

While Shikamaru was sleeping, Temari was trying to make sure everything was prepared for tonight's dinner.

Knock...Knock...Knock

Temari answered and it was the person that she left in charge of her cat.

"Thank you for bringing her over, but I would have come and got her"

"Nonsense lady Temari, it was my pleasure"

The woman left and Temari placed the cat on the floor where it scattered away into her room. She followed it, and watched how he was on the bed, staring her boyfriend down while his tail constantly hit Shikamaru's arm.

Shikamaru felt he was being watched so he opened one eye and seen a black fury animal hovering over him.

"Is this the cat your always talking about"

"Yes It is and his name is Shizuka"

"Well can you get Shizuka, because he's being troublesome"

"Shut up! he hasn't done anything wrong unlike you"

"What did I do"

Temari had left out the room and Shikamaru followed her because right now he didn't feel like anymore arguing. He seen she was sitting on the couch flipping through the channels, so he sat next to her.

"Tem, why did you walk out"

"I didn't walk out"

"Yes you did"

Temari didn't want to tell him that at this point her hormones were raging through the roof and him sitting in front of her being a concerned boyfriend was even more of a turn on. Before Shikamaru could process what was going on, Temari was already on top of him with her lips pressed on his. In return she felt a smile come upon his lips.

"What's so funny Nara"

"You told me to keep it in my pants"

"Well now I'm telling you to take it out. Is there a problem?"

"I don't see one"

"Good"

oooooooooo

Temari and Shikamaru were now standing outside the Kazekage's mansion. Temari looked towards him and saw how he had his usual bored expression on his face but she knew on the inside he was the total opposite.

"You don't have to be so worried, Gaara likes you and Kankuro is getting there"

"They are two of the strongest ninja, if I do one thing they don't approve of-"

"Then nothing will happen. Has there ever been a time when I wasn't there to save you?"

"I guess you're right"

"Okay then, stop being troublesome"

They walked in and saw that the living room was empty but two cups of tea sat on the coffee table.

"Gaara! Kankuro!"

Kankuro peeked his head out of the door that lead to the kitchen, and seen his sister and her boyfriend standing there.

"Tema, nice to see you"

"I seen you this morning"

"I'm glad to see you again that's all"

"Whatever you're up to, it better not cause problems"

"And why is that"

"Don't have me beat your ass. Again"

He could see she was getting heated, so he thought it would be best to behave right now"

"I was joking, no need be all feisty"

'Did he just describe me as feisty, it's taking all my will power not to punch him in the face right now' She took a deep breath in to calm herself down, because right now she felt like beating the crap out Kankuro.

"Where's Gaara"

"He's in the kitchen making a cake"

"I better go help him, you two can't cook anything for shit. I'm surprised that you guys haven't suffered from malnutrition"

"Were on the brink of it"

"It looks like it so let me go start dinner"

"What about your boyfriend"

"You guys can keep each other company"

"Sounds good, Well we'll be in here"

As soon as Temari walked out the room, Kankuro used he's chakra threads as handcuffs on Shikamaru, so he couldn't move.

"Did I do something"

"You know exactly what you did"

"Actually I don't"

"You think this is funny Nara"

"I'm not laughing"

"No but you have no emotion on your face"

"Should I be scared"

"You should be terrified"

"There are a number of ways to get of these threads"

"Please, no one could"

"I can scream, then your sister would come in here and we both know how it would end"

"You think Tema would take your side"

"I do"

Shikamaru yawned and Kankuro became even more infuriated. He wasn't being taken seriously.

"This is becoming a drag, so can you tell me what I did wrong"

"You put your hands on my sister"

"I never hit Tem"

"I don't mean that, I mean in a sexual way"

"I don't think she would want me discussing our sex life"

"So you admit you had sex"

"You already know the answer, that's why you have me tied up in the first place"

"I heard you guys earlier, but you have no right to touch her"

"If it makes you feel any better she touched me first"

"NO THAT DOESN'T MAKE ME FEEL BETTER"

While Kankuro was screaming he didn't hear the doorbell. So when Temari walked in to get the door, she saw how Kankuro restrained Shikamaru and he smiled when she appeared behind her brother with her tessen in her hand.

"What's so funny Nara, are you trying to die"

"No, but you are"

Kankuro had no time to react to his words before he smacked against a wall.

"Kankuro, do not touch him again. Do I make myself clear"

"Yea Tema, But I think you broke my neck"

"Quit over exaggerating, I could have if I wanted to"

She opened the door and saw Matsuri standing there with a pie and a smile on her face. Temari motioned for her to come in.

"Hello lady Temari"

"Hi, we're glad you can make"

"I could never turn down the Kazekage's offer"

"Well let me show you where he's at"

They left for the kitchen but not before Temari gave Kankuro a mean look and he already knew what it meant.

"She's never defended someone other than me and Gaara before"

"She has to defend people all the time on missions"

"But I mean when she isn't on one. She must really like you"

"I feel the same way about her"

"You better, because if you even think about hurting her, I will be there to kick your ass"

oooooooooo

Soon dinner was ready and they all sat around the table. They had a bit of conversation and everything went well then they moved to the living room where they drank tea.

"It was nice of you to invite me over Gaara-san"

"It was nice to have you over"

Shikamaru stood up to go to the Kitchen and Temari handed him her cup.

"Water"

"Water please"

"Stop being a crybaby"

"If you weren't so troublesome, I wouldn't have to complain"

"You're just being lazy, now get your ass to the kitchen and get my drink"

"Fine"

Gaara looked at them bicker, and it made him more confused about love than he already was. He remembered to when they were in the kitchen and Temari told him that her and Shikamaru were dating. He didn't really understand what that meant.

'So are you still friends?'

'We are more than friends'

'...'

'Friends that love each other very much'

'I don't quite understand romance, but if he makes you happy then I guess he has your best interest in mind'

'He does. Shikamaru is a good person'

Later that night, Matsuri and Shikamaru washed dishes while Temari and Gaara cleaned the living room.

"Temari"

"Yes Gaara"

"You say you and Shikamaru love each other"

"Most of the time when he hasn't pissed me off"

"Then why do you insult each other"

"What do you mean"

"He called you troublesome and you called him a crybaby"

"Those are just things we call each other"

"They don't sound very endearing"

"Me and Shika are not a traditional couple"

"I see"

"You'll understand some day"

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Authors Note: Thanks to everyone that read and review. It motivates me to keep writing.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto