Kakashi's office never felt so small, when in actuality it was huge. The eight people in that room seemed to be hesitant about conversation, but they each knew it had to happen. And it was better to get it over with sooner than later.

"Nice to meet with you all again." Kakashi stood up from his chair, being respectful to his guest.

"As you know Hokage Sama" Doi began this conversation. "We came to invite you to Miro and Temari's wedding, but what the counsel did not know was that she had someone else here. So the wedding has been called off."

"I have been aware, and don't take what I'm about to say in the wrong way, but it was probably for the best."

"What do you mean?!" Miro came forth, allowing Shikamaru to catch a glimpse at him. And his once perfect face was now swollen and bruised, marked with black and blue spots. 'Tch, he deserved it'

"Miro!" His father screamed. "I'm sorry Hokage Sama"

"No, No, it's fine." Kakashi seemed as if he was going to say something else, but he never did. Instead he waited patiently for someone else to speak.

"Well, me and Kankuro had a long talk with Shikamaru" Gaara's brooding voice echoed in the room, making everyone pay close attention to what he was about to say. "And here in Konoha, he has arranged a house for him and my sister. While that may not have been the plan for the counsel in Suna, I believe that it is a better one, creating a stronger bond between Suna and Konoha."

"Lord Kazekage" Doi came forward, trying not to be rude by interrupting him. But that's how it came across to everyone in the room. "We haven't discussed that with the counsel, I mean it's best to get their opinion-"

"Yes, the only thing they could give me is an opinion, but ultimately the decision is mine. And I'm not sure if me sister agreed but that's why I called this meeting. I wanted to ask you, Kakashi, if you would allow my sister to live in Konoha. If that's what you wish Temari"

"Yes Gaara, Hokage Sama. I've decided to move her in a few months" She was hesitant about saying it out loud in front out the woman who was trying to stop her relationship at all cost. But there was no point of hiding it now, Doi was fully aware of what was happening between Shikamaru and Temari.

"There is no need to ask for permission, you know Temari is always welcomed to Konoha. And whenever she is ready to move, just let me know." Kakashi was now smiling, excited that the lazy genius was not being so lazy, and the fact that the strongest wind user would reside in the village.

Temari and Shikamaru were both satisfied that this mess was finally getting cleared up. He had a faint smile on his face, and hands tucked into his pockets, trying his best not to look at Temari who was sporting a slight smirk focusing her attention at the two Kage that stood at the front of the room.

"If you all wouldn't mind, I would like to speak to Kakashi alone" Gaara faced them, peacefully letting a smile come across his face. In which they felt must have come from the conversation.

They all left out the room, and Shikamaru could feel that Doi staring daggers at him. Staring him up and down. He had experienced more drama than he was used to, so he chose to ignore her. And now they all stood in the hallway and without the meditators of the group being around, an awkward silence sat between them.

"So Lady Temari" Doi broke this silence as she began tugging on her beige robe to straighten them out. "I wish you the best of luck with your loved one, hope things go well-"

"What does he have that I don't." Miro came forth, but made sure not to step to close to Shikamaru, not wanting to recreate what happened last night. "I'm rich, cultured and I'm a man from Suna. That has to make me better than him."

Shikamaru was about to speak, but Temari put a hand on his shoulder making him back down returning his hands to his pockets.

"He's not trying to marry me because someone told him too" Temari was now talking in a serious voice, trying to get him to understand every word that was coming out her mouth. "There are other girls in Suna who are willing to marry you for you. And I wish you luck that you'll find her."

Temari grabbed Shikamaru and began heading to his apartment, and Kankuro not wanting to be left alone with Doi had exited with them. Leaving Miro sad, but his dad had grabbed his shoulder letting Temari's words resonate in his mind, hoping his son would be content with them, just as he was.

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