ShikamaruXTenmari

Shikamaru and Tenmari has always been together whenever there's a joint mission between the Leaf Village and the Sand Village. It's not even a surprise to see them together. Whenever Tenmari visits the Leaf Village, Shikamaru will be the guide.

It's already evening and Shikamaru and his father are in the middle of a game. Casual talks are part of their father-son bonding, more likely, his father teases him in a way that he doesn't realize.

"Shikamaru, do you have a plan to marry?" His father asked to the laying Shikamaru.

"I don't know. It used to be my dream but I think it will only bring trouble." He replied without much interest.

"Of course there will be trouble but most of it will bring you happiness."

"Hn." Shikamaru responded.

"What will you do tomorrow?" His father asked.

"Tomorrow? Ah, Tenmari will visit the village."

"Tenmari, the lady from the Sand Village... What do you think about her?"

"Tenmari, huh?" Then Shikamaru sat down.

"I can get along with her. Maybe because we have the same mindset. But we also argue a lot because we have different ideas when it comes to strategies."

"I see." His father responded.

"Why are you asking about it?" Shikamaru asked with one eyebrow raised.

"Why not marry her?"

"Huh? That would be troublesome." He said with an irritated face.

"Think about it. I'm sure Tenmari is also in her marriageable age."

"I'm going to sleep." Then Shikamaru left the room.

Shikamaru's father arranged the pieces with a smile.

The next morning...

Shikamaru prepared to go out. He left for the main gate to wait for the arrival of Tenmari. While waiting, he didn't realize that he doze off. While Shikamaru's sleeping, Tenmari arrived and looked for him. She let out a sigh after she saw him sleeping in one corner. She went beside him and looked at him for awhile. She can't help but smile at his defenseless state. Then she thought of an idea. She went closer to him and whispered.

"Shikamaru..."

He immediately stood up with a blush on his cheeks.

Tenmari let off a chuckle. Then Shikamaru looked at her with a pissed off face.

"You doze off again." Tenmari said.

"Well, it's too boring to wait without doing anything." Shikamaru argued.

"Do you have to do this everytime I visit?"

"There's those lovers again."

"I know right. Why don't they just get married?"

The two gatekeepers said.

Shikamaru glared at them while Tenmari just laughed it off.

"Alright. Alright. Let's go report to the Hokage." Shikamaru said.

After reporting to the Hokage, they discussed the joint mission that they're supposed to do a week from now. Then they ate together at a dango shop. They even went by the river and rest there for awhile. As if they're in a date.

"I've heard that Naruto and Hinata are getting married." Tenmari said.

"They are." Shikamaru briefly answered.

"I'm really happy for them."

"How about you? Do you have any plans to get married?" Shikamaru asked.

"Of course I want to. I also want to have a child. But I can't do that without a man liking me."

"I see."

"Maybe I should change my attitude a little bit. Everyone has this impression that I'm strict and unapproachable."

"Well, you do have that image." Shikamaru said.

"I should have taken up the advice of my kouhai. She told that men likes feminine women. Is that true?" Tenmari asked.

"I don't know. But I don't really like feminine women. They're hard to deal with. But wait, strong-willed women are also hard to deal with." Shikamaru replied.

Tenmari laughed.

"I guess you're refering to your mother?"

"Yes. Women, whatever their personality is, are a pain in the ass."

"Hey, you're talking to a woman you know?" Tenmari said while raising an eyebrow.

"Huh? I don't see anyone." Shikamaru said.

Tenmari stood up and brought out her big fan. Then she used it to create a strong wind to throw Shikamaru to the river. Before Shikamaru can fall, he used the shadows of the surrounding objects to hold him.

"I'm joking.",Shikamaru said.

"Hmph!" Tenmari then started walking.

Shikamaru followed her. They went to the inn where Tenmari was supposed to stay but it was full.

"How come its full?!" Tenmari exclaimed.

"I'm really sorry, ma'am but we had an unexpected visitor and we have to give him the rooms."

"Huh? Where is this guy?"

Tenmari was about to rage inside the inn when Shikamaru stopped him.

"Let's just find another inn." And they looked for another inn. Unfortunately, all of the inn are full because of an event happening in a nearby shrine.

"Where am I going to sleep, guide?" Tenmari asked.

Shikamaru scratched his head.

"Let's go.", he said to Tenmari.

Tenmari followed him until they stopped at a house.

"Is this an inn?" Tenmari asked. She knows its not but she asked anyway.

Shikamaru ignored her question.

"I'm home." Shikamaru said.

"Glad you're back. Dinner's ready." Shikamaru's mother said in a distance.

"Wha-, are we in your house?"

"Yes. Come in."

"Huh?"

Shikamaru went inside and Tenmari just followed since she doesn't have any choice. They went to the kitchen. Shikamaru's father is already sitting while his mother is serving the food. They stopped what they're doing when they saw Tenmari.

"Hello." Tenmari said in a timid voice.

"My! You're Tenmari right?" Shikamaru's mother exclaimed.

"Ah, yes." Tenmari replied.

"Mom, Dad, can Tenmari stay here for the 2 nights? It seems like the inns are full due to a festival in the shrine." Shikamaru said.

"It's fine but I don't think there's a room available for sleeping." His father replied.

"Huh? I'm sure there's one. Even the room where we play is okay." Shikamaru said.

"But Tenmari is a guest. We should let her stay in a better room." His father argued.

"Um, it's fine. Any room is fine as long as I can sleep." Tenmari said.

"Now, now. Let's eat dinner. Let's discuss that after eating." Shikamaru's mother said.

"Tenmari, sit beside me." Shikamaru said.

His mother squealed at that.

"What?! There's nothing wrong with what I said." Shikamaru exclaimed.

Tenmari just laughed and sat beside him. After dinner, Shikamaru's parents forced their child to let Tenmari sleep in his room.

Their inside the room and Shikamaru still has this annoyed look in his face.

"Shikamaru, where's the room you're talking about awhile ago? I'll just sleep there." Tenmari said.

"I can' t do that. My mother will definitely scold me." Shikamaru replied still annoyed.

"I guess, you really can't win when it comes to your parents." Tenmari said with a smirk.

Shikamaru prepared two futons and put a rolled blanket in between.

"Hahaha. What's with the rolled blanket?" Tenmari asked.

"Do you think its funny? We need to do this since I'm a guy and you're a woman."

"What's with that logic?" Tenmari still laughing.

Shikamaru obviously annoyed pushed Tenmari in the futon while he went on top of her.

"You still think this is funny?" Shikamaru said.

Tenmari looks surprised. She didn't say anything and she can feel her cheeks getting warmer. Upon seeing this, Shikamaru also blushed and he just can't get his face from Tenmari. He then kissed Tenmari on the lips.

Part 2 of Shikamaru x Tenmari coming up next.

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