The Demon Inside Us All

Recap:

Blink. Blink. 'WHAT JUST HAPPENED!? Damn it, I'm thoroughly confused. Sigh. How Troublesome… hers…What does she mean… She couldn't want me, could she...?'

Shikamaru grumbled loudly, from being left thoroughly aroused, flushed, and confused.

'Sakura…Troublesome woman.' He stared back up at the clouds and strangely found that unfulfilling. 'I need to find Sakura and figure this out.'

Chapter Two

Sakura's P.O.V.:

'How could you say that!!!? I let you take over and you SAID that of all things! My God.'

'We needed to stake claim on our mate! You were to chicken to do it; someone had to do something for our best interest!' Stated a smug Hiraku, who was still gloating over her latest actions.

'Um… guys, As much as I love to hear you fight, we need to focus. We have to go see Tsunade-shishou, then that we can go molest Shika-kun sooner than later! Cha!' Inner Sakura yelled over Sakura and Hiraku.

Both stopped their internal battle only to Sweat drop and fall over. 'I blamed you!' Sakura stated deadpanned to Hiraku indicating her bad influence on Inner Sakura.

Narration:

Sakura had reached Tsunade-shishou's office only to find her passed out on her desk with four bottles of sake around her. 'This definitely isn't my day…' Sakura thought to herself as she went to Tsunade-shishou desk, reaching to shake her.

"Tsunade- shishou?" Sakura stated, but it didn't wake the women before her. An evil plan formed in Sakura's mind.

"LOOK KAKASHI'S WEARING A DRESS! AND SHIZUNE IS GETTING AWAY WITH YOUR SAKE AGAIN!!!" Sakura screamed into Tsunade-shishou's ear. Tsunade bolted up out of her chair, nearing falling. Drool drip from her chin as Tsunade-shishou looked around frantically.

"SHIZUNE!!" Tsunade yelled furiously. Sakura was rolling on the floor in laughter until Tsunade finally realized what happened, Tsunade glared at her student.

"What is so important that you needed to wake me in such an inappropriate way, Sakura?" Tsunade-shishou took her seat rather stiffly. This sobered Sakura up from her fits of laughter to a rather stern serious.

"Hiraku has informed me of the new moon that is in two days… She says that we will mate. In Other words, I think Shikamaru will be in danger. I need your help…"

Blink. Blink. (Tsunade).

"What exactly do you need my help with, Sakura. I think it's rather clear what you have to do… Snicker. Oh. Oh you want to prevent your mating cycle. Sigh. I think that would be too dangerous, we have never tried to stop a female demon from mating; actually we never came across a contained female demon before. There is no saying, what could happen if we tried. Sakura, you need to mate, I know this is hard for you but you need to face this. I can't help you."

"But Tsunade-shishou, I can't rape Shikamaru. I just can't. I can't let that happen."

"Sakura, you're a smart girl but you're too innocent for your own good. Sakura, you won't be raping anyone, I think Shikamaru would love to have you as his. I would recommend mating before your two days is up; maybe it will satisfy your mating cycle before your heat comes. Maybe it will make you less irrational and instinctual."

Sakura nodded weakly before she left Tsunade-shishou disheartened.

'It's inevitable… All I can do is avoid Shikamaru till my Mating cycle is over, even that is so discouraging. I can't stop thinking about him.' Sakura frowned slightly as she continued on her route through town, making her way home.

'Sakura… It's not so bad; I think Shikamaru suits you far better than that traitorous boy, Uchiha Sausuke. Please just talk to Shikamaru; I'm sure the number one strategist can help. If not he would understand the situation far more than he does right now.' Hiraku's concerned voice rang through her mind. No matter how bad Hiraku was, she hated it when Sakura was sad.

'Yea, cheer up! Shika-kun might have the answers!' Inner Sakura added with support, because when Sakura was sad, she was.

'Hn.' Sakura responded in a put out way.

Narration:

Sakura changed her course as she made her way to the Nara residence. She knocked lightly on the door, hoping that no one would answer, because she didn't want to face this. She didn't want to have to tell him. The dread gripped her heart like a vise. It was the anxiety the fear that struck her, the fear of rejection and uncertainty.

Sakura was greeted by the happy face of Mrs. Nara. "Why hello, Sakura, what brings you here this evening?"

Sakura returned Mrs. Nara's smile graciously, and asked, "Is Shikamaru here?" Mrs.

Nara's smile widened and responded coyly. "He's upstairs my dear, why don't you go say hi. He's the first door on the right."

Sakura nodded and politely said thank you as she made her way up to see Shikamaru. She tapped lightly on the door, hoping to get Shikamaru's attention. Shikamaru lazily opened the door only to be shocked at the sight before him. His eyes we wide and he stood dumbfounded. 'After all that searching and not finding her, it was only wasted when she shows up at my door…Troublesome woman.'

Sakura pushed her way in and closed the door behind her. Only to realize how close they were standing.

Bu-bump 'How did we get this close…' (Sakura)

Bu-bump

Sakura not wanting to look up started babbling from the intensity of their proximity. "Shikamaru, I need to tell you something… I know you won't like it…O-Of course you won't how stupid of me. Ever since my parents died, I've had a demon inside me… She actually not that bad, but she does cause problems like this once in a while. Uh…Let me get to the point. I need you to have sex with me!"

Sakura's eyes widened as she smacked her hands over her mouth. 'That wasn't what I wanted to say… That sounded bad…' Sakura looked up to see Shikamaru looking shocked, flabbergasted, and thoroughly confused.

"S-Sakura?" Shikamaru choked out.

Sakura cut him off," Shikamaru, what I said I didn't mean that way. I meant that this demon in me, she kind of has this thing called a mating cycle. Well I have a mating cycle, is what I am trying to say, and I found that you're my mate. The one that if I don't mate with now… I will forcibly take when the time comes. I don't have any answers. I do like you… I like you a lot and I don't want it to come to that. The Hokage can't help me stop this. Please say something…"

Shikamaru sigh as his mind started to process all this. He got into his thinking position.

'I'm not good with girls… Sakura likes me. Of all that he's processed, Shikamaru couldn't help think all the possible outcomes came down to the same conclusion. Sakura and I would have sex, whether she forced me or not. This is deeply bothering her. All I ever wanted was to be a Jounin, and have a family. Just a boring long life, that's all he ever dreamed of wanting.'

Sakura could feel the dread clench harder at the silence that had been growing for minutes now. The tension in the room had thickened. Her eyes clenched closed waiting for him to reply.

A rough calloused hand cupped her face, surprising Sakura. She looked up into his dark glittering eyes. "Sakura, I like you too. I never stood a chance against Sausuke. I lost hope when I heard from Ino you liked him. I can't have sex with you Sakura. That would be impossible."

Sakura nodded weakly.

"But… I can only offer my love. I can't have meaning less sex with you, when I feel like this about you. If anything were to happen I would want to be yours and you be mine, forever. That is all I can offer."

Sakura felt the tears form as she felt her heart burst with happiness. The kind of happiness that she had never before experience, one that brought euphoria, and elation. She ecstatically jumps him, causing them both to crash to the floor.

Sakura crashed her lips to Shikamaru's. The friction and softness of the contact sent a fire through their bodies. They could feel the love and passion in their kiss.

The door flew open to reveal Mrs. Nara. She was slightly shocked at seeing her son making out on the floor with Sakura. Both of them had separated and looked flushed, embarrassed, and shameful. Mrs.Nara burst out laughing, making the couple look up at her.

"Shikamaru, I've never been so proud! Sakura is a fine choice for your wife! Smile. Why don't I leave you, I just came to see what the ruckus was about, but I see now that you have it under control."

Sakura and Shikamaru's blush grew as the door closed. Sakura finally realized their position.

"Shika-kun, I would like to be yours and only yours. I w-want to have a relationship and future with you." Sakura said shyly can nervously, pushing her fingers together in an attempt to contain her nervousness.

A lazy grin formed on his face as he pulled Sakura down into his chest. The warm embrace was new to Sakura. The feeling of protection, warm, and the musk smell of the forest and herbs. (A.N.: I choose that cause I kind thought that his clan makes a lot of medical remedy's and stuff for the hospital? Correct me later if I'm wrong.)

"What do we do now?" Sakura asked lightly, not wanting to move or leave his arms.

"Why don't you join my family for dinner?" Shikamaru said contently.

A.N.: They are about 18 and 19. I still have Shikamaru living with his family cause they still need him around and he's lazy. I don't know. I didn't come up with a good reason beside, his family being close. I haven't mentioned Sakura's living arrangements because it's implied logic. Her parents died so you assume that she is living by herself. I hope you enjoyed this chapter :) Please review, I accept flamers.