A/N: Here is ShikaTema at the request of: Melissa Norvell (Oneesan no Miroku Houshi)
Title: A Sad Smile
Pairing: ShikamaruXTemari
Rating: K+
Summary: A random sparring session between Shikamaru and Temari. Shikamaru's P.O.V.
Author: Ohtori Akio
I never had any reason to doubt her; she had always been by my side and I by hers; so how could she?
I raced my hands tight around the weapon, the treasure that would end all of this. I will be free and respected.
"Shikamaru!" I see the rage in her eyes as I hear my name. Why was she angry? Why did she do it?
The sword pierced by chest, I didn't explode like others did, and she pinned me against the tree, the tree where we would see each other again.
I feel tired and I see the sad look on her face…I smile…Even hurt, she was able to take me down.
She was still the woman I loved.
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