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Author Note: Welcome kind readers to chapter 9. I want to say that this story will eventually contain Yaoi. This story is unbeted so I am sure that there will be plenty of stupid grammar and spelling mistakes so for those I will apologize and hope that you will look over them. Now on with the story:

Chapter 9

Shadows, Dreams, and Hope

Pein's POV

"So boys…how is the project going?" Pein asked as two men walked into his office.

"Fine…sir, he seems to be healing from his wound very nicely and Shikamaru is being very attentive to your project" said the red head man.

"Well, that is so good to hear, I hope that he enjoys the quiet because very soon things are going to get very…active" Pein smiled at the irony.

The two men watched as their fearless leader closed his eyes. Waiting for him to open them again Sasori and Deidara looked at each other in frustration; both wondering why Pein had called them into the office.

Soon enough Pein opened his eyes again, looking at his two lackeys; he smirked…

"What are you two doing here still, you can't watch my target while standing in my office" growled Pein.

Both of the men looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. Glancing back at their boss, the men nodded and left the office. Pein watched the men leave with a definite look of satisfaction and malice.

"Soon we will meet and then Naruto Uchiha you will learn what unfinished business your dead husband left" Pein softly growled to the empty room.

Back at Shikamaru's house, Naruto's POV

"Okay, kids…now that supper is over let's do the dishes and then we can all go outside" I said as I smiled at the four children.

Apparently, they all liked that idea for the table was cleared off in a matter of minutes. Finally all the dishes were put in the dish washer to be cleaned and all of the other essentials for a clean kitchen were finished.

I looked at the handsome host and…

"Shikamaru are you coming out with us?" I asked as my eyes appreciated the man in front of me.

I guess that he noticed my appraisal for he smile and then he shook his head in an negative motion.

"Not right now Naruto, I have to make some calls but I should be out in maybe an hour…so you guys go out and play…oh, before I forget Naruto there are chairs that recline by the pool so that you can rest" smiled Shikamaru.

"Oh, dad does that mean that we can go into the pool?" asked a hopeful Tobikuma.

I looked at all the hopeful kids and then I looked at Shikamaru and shook my head in a negative motion. Shikamaru nodded to me that he understood.

"No, Tobikuma not until I am out there to watch all of you because Naruto can't go into the water right now" said Shikamaru.

The kids all nodded and then decided that even though they couldn't play in the water they would still be able to have fun. I smiled at how well they were not a whine in sight. Thank God…

"Yeah, you little munchkins have to wait for a more able body person to get in the pool with you" I said as the kids went to get their shoes on.

I glanced at Shikamaru…okay more than glanced. He was standing beside the sink in a black tight fitting t-shirt and faded blue jeans. His hair was loose and really it was begging to be played with…Hummmmmmmm, I wonder if he likes his hair played with?

Whoa, what am I doing?

Why am I looking at this man like he is a piece a meat on sale? That I could just taste and lick…

Ugh, I am doing it again…

I have to get my libido under control.

"Thanks for telling the kids no, Shika…so you will be joining us in about an hour?" I said as I tried to clear the thoughts from my head.

Shikamaru regarded me for a minute and then he smiled.

"Yeah, it was no problem and well I should be out in an hour…maybe more, maybe less" drawled Shikamaru.

I noticed a slight mischievous glare in his eye. Have to admit it worried me a little…I wonder what he was thinking.

"Yeah know Naruto…I don't feel that you can appreciate me from way over there…why don't you come a little closer, I am sure that there is some detail on my body that you may have missed" smirked Shikamaru with a slight devious look to his eyes.

Okay, that puts to rest what he was thinking…

Did he just say…get closer? Surely not…

Oh, yeah I think he did…

"Whatever do you mean? I wasn't appreciating anything on you…I just happen to be looking your way" mentally patting myself on the back for that witty comment.

Shikamaru walked over to where I was standing…

He slowly backed me up to the counter. I didn't realize he was doing that until my back hit the counter. I looked up at him with a faint look of surprise.

"Really, well, I must have been mistaken Naruto because you seemed to like what I am wearing" said the sex god.

I mean really who has that kind of voice. Yeah, know the kind where you want that person to take you to bed immediately and then you want them to have their way with you.

I gulped.

I have to say that I reeeeaaaalllly like that kind of voice.

There must be some law against a person having such a sinful tenor. And if there is…where are the damn cops…because that voice will so get me in trouble.

I gulped again.

"Shikamaru…you are full of yourself…I didn't notice that you what you have on…I mean who cares about a tight black t-shirt and faded blue jeans?" oops, I think I just screwed up…maybe he won't notice?

Shikamaru smiled…

That smile had an almost predator look to it.

Damn, I guess he did notice.

Shikamaru leaned closer to me and put his hand on the counter…

Basically the lion caught the poor stupid lamb…

Me, lamb. Him lion.

"Well, I am so glad that you didn't notice what I was wearing, Naruto. Because that would have been…very telling" said the evil sex god as he leaned over to my ear.

Feeling him breathe in my ear; I felt shivers run down my spine.

God, knows that my ears are so sensitive.

Breathing became a little difficult as Shikamaru lightly ran his tongue along my outer ear. I gave a slight moan as he followed my ear down to the very sensitive neck of mine.

I panted and moaned quietly.

"What are you doing to me, Naruto…?" Shikamaru said quietly while he continued kissing and licking my neck.

"I…don't know what you mean" I panted.

Shikamaru continued his ravishing of my neck. While I just drowned in the feelings he was provoking in me.

"You don't know…well, let me enlighten you, little one" Shikamaru stopped his devastation of my neck. Bringing his head back up to mine, he softly traced his fingers along my lips. I stared at him in amazement for I haven't had this kind of feeling since I was with Sasuke.

"One…your beautiful blue eyes captivate me, two…your warm and caring heart makes me long for a place in your heart, because anything that warm must be heaven to be in…" the sex god continued his mapping of my lips.

"Really…" I answered breathless.

"Well, that is not all but it is enough for now…Naruto may I kiss you? May I take my lips to heaven?" now the sex god looked up from his domination.

"Heaven? That is a little corny…" I panted as his fingers continued.

Shikamaru smiled.

"Yeah, I know that but I seem unable to help myself…so may I" as the devious fingers stopped near my lips.

I looked him in the eye and nodded in agreement.

Shikamaru took one of his hands and placed it under my chin. Softly bringing my face up…he drew me closer to him with his other hand.

I waited in almost breathless anticipation as he slowly descended down. Finally his mouth came in contact with mine. He took his tongue and traced my lips gently. I moaned under such soft and gentle administrations. Ever the opportunist, Shikamaru took his tongue and into my slightly opened mouth. I groaned when his tongue hit mine. He drew my tongue into a dance with his. As tongues danced the taste of him in my mouth and that wicked tongue made me want to draw more of him into me; I wanted to be consumed by him, dominated by him, and loved by him.

His taste was so intoxicating…

Spicy and warm…that is how I would describe his taste. Like liquid fire…

I could become addicted to his tongue in my mouth.

The kiss went on for an eternity or maybe just seconds. But soon the flaw in human physiology became too much for us.

Damn that need to breathe…

I stared into his beautiful dark eyes…

That kiss was wow…

Shikamaru smiled and leaned over to give me a slight kiss on the side of my lips. God, how I wanted more; but he drew his lips away.

Damn those lips…come back here.

"Damn Naruto…that was…wow" Shikamaru said as he pulled me closer.

I admit it…I leaned in and smelt his woodsy spicy scent. I laid my head on his chest while I tried to convince my heart that the marathon was over.

Finally I pulled my head back to I could look up at him. Smiling slightly at this handsome man who held me…

"Shikamaru…I" I could remember what I was going to say.

Sad, huh.

"Listen Naruto…you are a captivating person…a beautiful blue eyed angel…" started Shikamaru.

Did I ever mention that kids have impeccable timing? Well, my daughter has the very best.

"Mommmmaaaa…go out now!" said my darling daughter as she came into the kitchen.

My first instinct was to get out of Shikamaru's arms…like a teenager caught by their parents. But Shikamaru tightened his grip on me.

I glared at him slightly and then looked past him to where my daughter was bouncing.

"Okay, honey wait by the door I will be there in a minute" I blushed.

My daughter looked at how we were standing and a small smile appeared on her face.

"Okay, mommmaaa…is Shika going to be my daddy?" asked the imp.

I did mention impeccable timing right?

I blushed so bad that I felt my clothes were going to catch on fire. Shikamaru seeing this starting laughing and let me go from his grasp. I tried to glare at him but embarrassment got the better of me.

Taking a look at my inquisitive daughter…

"Honey, just go to the back door…I will be there in a minute" could that be anymore embarrassing?

My daughter smiled that kind of smile that said 'I know what you were doing mom and I am just enjoying seeing you squirm'. Okay I maybe wrong on that one but that is what it looked like.

As my little angel bounced happily out of the room; I set my glare to the man who was thoroughly enjoying himself.

"You think that was funny?" I asked.

"Not think Naruto, know…but I have to admit that you were quick with the distraction" laughed the devil.

"Hmp…you are irritating" I said with my one good hand on my hip.

Shikamaru walked over to me…

"I am irritating huh…just how much?" asked the evil smirking man.

I glared at him and backed away. He would have none of that though. Trapping me again…

"You know Naruto…you look absolutely adorable with that slightly pissed look you are sporting on your face right now" Shikamaru leaned over and kissed my lips again.

Damn him…I can't stay mad at him when he is…oooohhhh.

I shook my head and pushed him away.

"I thought you had some calls to make and I have children to take outside" I panted. Did I mention damn him?

Shikamaru smirked and let his prey escape. You know what…I hate being the prey.

"You are right, Naruto…so we will have to finish this later" smiled Shikamaru as he walked toward his office.

I stared at him in shock.

He just didn't say…

Damn…

I shook my head and went to where the kids were…

Shikamaru's POV

I made my way into my office and sat heavily on the chair.

Holy Shit! That man is hot…

Especially when his is all hot and bothered in my arms…

I couldn't help but smile…that man with his sun kissed skin and heavenly blue eyes…I just want too ravish him. I want to make him scream my name in the throngs of passion. I want him to squirm and pant.

Alright…I think I have made my point.

Better stop before the slight problem in my pants become a really big problem.

I really have no desire to do any work now…in fact…all I want to do is grab Naruto and take him to bed.

That man is becoming more than just…

Hell, I don't know…and really right now I don't want to analyze. All I want to do is feel…feel his lips…feel his touch…feel everything.

Well, I guess the fast I get done with what I need to do in this stuffy office the faster I can get back to frustrating a very sexy blond man.

So I grabbed the phone and started with what needed to be done.

Naruto's POV

I go to the lounge chair that Shikamaru told me about.

I sit on it comfortably on…then I turn my glaze toward where the kids were playing enthusiastically.

Smiling softly…I sat there in the sun getting very drowsy.

Slowly…I felt my eyes close…

Naruto's dream

Candles are the only light that can be seen. The soft glow gave the room a feeling of total romance. Gently a raven haired man walks a blind folded blond haired man into the room.

"Where are we going Sasuke?" asked the blond haired man.

Sasuke smiled and tightens his hold on the blind folded man's hand.

"Now Naruto what is the fun in that…baby just be patient" said Sasuke.

Naruto smiled at the man he has been dating since high school.

"Sasuke you know I have no patience, and what is that smell in here, it is heavenly" said Naruto.

Sasuke stopped and turn toward Naruto. Taking the blind fold off, Sasuke let his love's eyes adjust to the change in light.

Naruto blinked and slowly looked around him. The room was decorated with many glowing candles. And the light from the candles cast a beautiful serene glow about the room. Looking around some more Naruto noticed a small table in the corner where a bottle of Champaign sat and beside the drink was a plate full of large strawberries.

Smiling slightly at that Naruto continued his perusal of the room; taking his glance from the table his eyes made their way to the bed. And what a bed it was…

Covered in delicate white…it looked like a fluffy heaven. Thick downy comforter covered the bed and on top of the covers were many fluffy pillows giving the bed the appearance of a cloud in heaven.

Naruto smiled and looked back at his love.

"Sasuke it is beautiful…but what is it for?" Naruto asked the raven.

Sasuke smiled and took Naruto's hand. Getting down on one knee…Sasuke pulled a small box from his hand and…

"Naruto love of my life…mother of my soon to be baby and the man that will be marrying me in a couple of weeks…I know that I should have done this before the wedding was planned but I still wanted you to have this memory…" said Sasuke softly as he looked up at his love.

Naruto's eyes filled up with tears.

"Naruto, will you marry me? Be mine…forever. As long as we live…I swear that I will do everything in my power to make you happy as you have made me" smiled Sasuke.

Opening the small box, Naruto watched as Sasuke took out the ring inside. Then he took out the ring and grabbed Naruto's hand again.

"So Naruto…will you marry?" asked Sasuke.

Naruto's tears ran freely down his face. Falling down to his knees…

"Oh, god yes…Sasuke…I love you more than anything" Naruto cried as Sasuke put the ring on his love's finger.

Sasuke grabbed Naruto to him and slowly he made them both stand up. Taking the crying blond to the bed…Sasuke laid him down.

"Sasuke…why did you ask me? We are going to be married in a few weeks…so why all of this?" Naruto asked as his tears died down.

Sasuke smiled and went to capture the few stray tears with his lips.

"Yes, Naruto I know that we are getting married but I never got a chance to ask you proper…with us finding out that we are going to be parents…I just wanted to do it right" Sasuke said as he crawled to position himself above Naruto.

Laying a hand on the place that held his baby so safely, Sasuke carefully brought himself down into a position that wouldn't hurt Naruto and the baby.

Naruto could feel tears starting again…

"Oh, god Sasuke…that is…I love you" Naruto said as his hand went down to lie on top of Sasuke's.

"I love you too…Naruto more than life it's self" said Sasuke as he leaned over to kiss the blonds lips.

Slowly the kiss heated up to more…hands flew to rid both of the barriers caused by the clothing they were wearing. Soon they were naked…

Hands and lips left not one part of their bodies untouched. Naruto could feel Sasuke prepare him…the passion ran up into almost a frantic coupling. Sasuke moved in between Naruto's legs. Naruto panted and groaned as he felt Sasuke move into the most intimate part of him. Groaning loudly this time…Naruto felt the hardness that filled him and left him wanting and desiring more. Sasuke's soft groans as his body came into complete contact with Naruto's.

Letting his love get used to him, Sasuke stayed still. Soon Naruto gave the signal to move which Sasuke went with gusto. A hard and fast rhythm was set as both men panted and moaned.

Feeling that he was close to the end Naruto grabbed his love's face to draw him close for a mind shattering kiss.

Pulling back Naruto looked into the face of his love. Shikamaru smiled and then both groaned as they felt the end draw near…

"Oh, GGGGOOOODDDD….Shikamaru I am so close" screamed Naruto.

Shikamaru continued the bruising rhythm…

"I am too…Naruto…let's come together" grunted Shikamaru.

Finally oblivion was grasped as the two mean moaned their completion.

"Shikamaru!!!!!!!...Oh, GODDD…..YES" screamed Naruto.

Ended Dream

"Shikamaru!!!...Oh, GODDD…YES" I came out of the dream.

I looked around me and saw that the kids were still playing…Thank God I don't think they heard me.

I can't believe that I started with a dream of Sasuke and I…then I went into Shikamaru being the one who I was making love with.

Thank God…nobody heard me.

My thoughts were interrupted by…

"That was about the sexiest thing I have heard in my life Naruto…so tell me what were you dreaming of…and why were you screaming and moaning my name?" asked the smiling devil.

I blushed…

OH! SHIT JUST THE MAN I WAS HOPING NOT TO SEE…

AND HE HEARD ME…

DAMN IT! SHIKAMARU…

TBC

Author Note: Well, I hope that you enjoyed chapter nine. I want to thank all the people who reviewed: Twilight serius, pyrropolis princess, demarra, siarafaerie-101-miss, BonneNuit, and mihel asyki Akatsuki shizo. And I also want to thank all the people who put this story on alert and also those who put on author alerts.