"It's just a mission" Shikamaru attempted to convince Temari "Only five days"
Temari's eyes scanned every movement, gesture, posture, or signs that persuaded her that this was going to be a lot more than a mission.
He was prepared for the mission, just as Temari stopped by to say goodbye.
"Okay" she agreed. "But it's Ino..."
"Temari, she's my previous teammate" He assured her.
"I understand that..." she told him "but there's something else that's bugging me"
Temari wasn't sure if this would drag them closer. It would either strengthen their relationship or make it worse.
"Shikamaru, we've been engaged," Temari confirmed "for six years. That's too long"
I guess it's time thought Shikamaru. He sighed. This day was bound to come and he always wished to avoid it. He inquired for her heart in marriage and had to stay faithful. Yet, he didn't. Nevertheless, he knew he had to stand up and face Temari as a man. They couldn't be engaged forever. That would be moreover troublesome...
"Temari I love you" he spoke softly "That's why after this mission, I'm going to finally marry you"
He smiled to make her pleased. Her heart lifted and couldn't help a pretty little smile for her future husband. She felt excited, nervous, jumpy, and tense at the same time.
At last, my wedding…
Temari's departure for Suna was soon followed by another knock of the door.
Shikamaru swung it open and wasn't even given the chance to welcome her.
"We need to talk" Ino said stiffly.
"Yeah, we do" He agreed "Come in"
She bumped past his shoulders and seated herself on his couch.
Ino sighed. "If we're going to do this mission, we'll have to learn to tolerate each other"
"I know" he said simply. However, it was humorous to watch Ino in her mature form in a second and her crazy, conceited, bossy form the next. She was only that way—to Shikamaru.
She's so troublesome…
Ino asked him quietly but straight up "What are we?"
Shikamaru thought a bit only to find that he couldn't figure out the matter itself. What were they to each other?
He shrugged honestly. "Maybe it's better if we just stopped being—" he couldn't find the right word, but managed to spill "immature"
Ino nodded. He's right. We're adults now. It's time to take responsibility for our actions...
"Ino," he announced "I'm getting married to Temari…after our mission"
Her heart sank unintentionally. Why did her heart sink when it came down to Shikamaru? But she quickly seizes a smile and says "Wow. That's great Shika-kun"
He knew that this news hasn't really thrilled her.
"I don't want whatever happened to us to happen again" he told her.
Ino's fists curled into a ball full of tension. She tried preventing her anger to reach her entirely.
"What makes you think that I do?" Ino snapped back. Her eyes detected Shikamaru up and down in an arrogant manner.
"Well, let's just get this mission over with then!" Shikamaru stated angrily
"Fine with me!" Ino shouted
They were never going to stop arguing….
A/N
How awsome is that you guys? Yay ShikaTema forever! Unfortunately, the story isn't that simple. Anyways, I got reviews and would've updated sooner...but I had to go to dinner with the parents..
Anyways, this was supposed to be part II of chapter 5.
Chapter dedications to: Flaming Beauty, Elsie-neechan, Ukokus Demons, Nara Ino, Gaaraswifey, and (of course) Selandora. They reviewed more than once or twice, so I think they deserve some type of appreciation no? Well, these people are awesome and I am most grateful for your reviews guys!
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Previews for chapter 7: Troublesome Mission: Day 2
"Four Days till the wedding..yep"
"That's not him"
"I'm right--you're wrong"
"This is too troublesome..."
"You're thinking about him no?"