Love Child

A Shikatema Fanfic

I don't know in what parallel universe that it'd be even possible for me to own Naruto xD

CH-14
Week Fourteen

We groaned in sync as the alarm clock rang off. I rolled slightly and buried my face into Shikamaru's bare chest. He muttered "troublesome" and then looked down towards me.

"We have to get up Temari," he said.

"Why?" I complained.

"Because we've already hit the snooze button four times and if we hit it once more, we'll be late."

"Damn you and your tardiness," I muttered, while rolling onto my side.

I sighed and pulled myself up into a vertical position. I stretched my arms above my head and noticed that I was feeling sore. It was weird; I hadn't done anything that would make me sorer, so I noted it in my head to ask Tsunade about it.

"Do you want oatmeal and oranges for breakfast?" asked Shikamaru.

I turned to see my fiancé clad in his nothingness. Scratch that earlier thought; I had been doing things that would cause me to be sore. I enjoyed the sight as I nodded and said,

"Yes, please."

Then I got up, slipped on my slippers and walked over to our closet. I let my eyes wander through my clothes to find something to wear. I spotted a black long-sleeved shirt that was actually Shikamaru's; it had the Nara clan symbol on it. I quickly pulled on a bra and slid on the shirt. As of late I found myself wearing more and more of his clothes. All of my clothes were tight-fitted, and I didn't want everyone to see my newly formed baby bump that I had been sporting for the past two weeks. So I stuck with Shikamaru's shirts that fit me loosely.

I grabbed a pair of pants and pulled them on. I wandered out toward the kitchen in search of food. Shikamaru was just placing the food on the table as I found him.

"I was going to wear that shirt today," he said.

"Too bad," I said, shrugging my shoulders.

Shikamaru smirked and then began to eat. I followed in the suit. I scooped some oatmeal into my mouth and then bit a giant chunk off my orange.

Oranges. It was the food I always seemed to have a craving for. It was odd because before my pregnancy I was never too fond of the citrus flavoured fruit. I was talking with Kurenai about it a while ago. She told me that her craving was coconut. It had to be coconut everything, or nothing.

Shikamaru and I ate quietly, enjoying each other's company. He finished his breakfast first and then went to change. I quickly finished my own breakfast and then brought all of our dishes to the sink. We normally would have done them now, but Shikamaru came in the room saying,

"We have to leave now. We'll do the dishes when we get back."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me to the front door. He held up my jacket for me to get into. I stepped in and then zipped it up. Then I put on my scarf, my earmuffs and my gloves.

I followed Shikamaru out the door into the January snow. He grasped my hand and we set out for the hospital.

After the winter festival Tenten and Neji, or more so Tenten, spread the word about our dating. We then were declared an item. This did provoke a reaction from Ino, but it wasn't as near as violent. But not to be outdone, Neji kissed Tenten on New Years and the focus switched from us to them. They were now the new item. So now Shikamaru and I could walk through the village without being given odd looks.

We quickly reached our destination. I picked up a random magazine as I sat down, watching Shikamaru go and check us in for my appointment. I had just opened the book when Shikamaru called me over. It seemed we were going in quite fast today.

We were led back into private exam room. I pulled off my jacket and hung it on the stand. I went up and sat on the bed. Shikamaru came and stood beside me.

"You're morning sickness is getting better, right?"

"I rarely notice it. I have been kept busy doing other activities," I said, giving Shikamaru a meaningful glance.

Shikamaru smiled sheepishly and turned his attention to the door. I sighed and swung my feet back and forth. Shikamaru glanced at me but didn't comment.

"Congratulations!" said Tsunade, bursting into the room.

I eyed the woman as if she was insane. She knew I had been pregnant practically as long as I had. But it was Shikamaru that said,

"What for?"

"Temari's survived her first trimester! Only two more to go!" said Tsunade grinning.

I smirked and said,

"Thank-you."

Tsunade grabbed my chart and sat on a stool next to the rooms desk.

"How's the morning sickness?"

"Good," I replied. "I have barely noticed it."

Shikamaru grinned and Tsunade looked at him weirdly.

"Anything change in your eating or sleeping habits?"

"I have random cravings," I said. "But I am pretty sure that's normal."

Tsunade nodded and gestured for me to continue.

"It's been getting harder for me to get up in the morning."

"How many hours on average are you getting a night?" asked Tsunade.

"About eight," I said.

Tsunade tsked at this and said,

"You need more sleep than that."

"Whenever I get home, Temari's on the couch asleep," said Shikamaru. "I think that adds at least an additional two hours to her average."

She glanced at the two of us and then asked nonchalantly,

"Has your sex drive increased?"

I blushed red and Shikamaru smirked,

"I think I should get more sleep so I can keep up with her newly increased drive."

I smacked Shikamaru's shoulder and exclaimed,

"Shikamaru!"

"Don't worry Temari, it's completely normal for this part of your pregnancy," said Tsunade, as-matter-of-factly. "Have you been sore and achy lately?"

I nodded and then Shikamaru commented,

"Haven't been able to tell."

I smacked him across the head this time. I saw Tsunade smile out of the corner of my eye.

"Roll up your shirt Temari," said Tsunade. "We are going to do an ultrasound today."

I placed my feet on the table and obliged to Tsunade's command. Shikamaru walked around to the opposite side of the bed and grabbed my hand. I smiled at him and then flinched as Tsunade put the gel on my stomach.

"Sorry," said Tsunade quietly and then continued starting up the machine.

Shikamaru's grip on my hand tightened when Tsunade put the paddle on my stomach. I looked at him and gave him a reassuring smile.

Tsunade moved around the paddle and then said,

"There's your baby."

I glanced up at the monitor and smiled. It was a tiny little thing with a big head. I instantly thought of Shikamaru with him and his brains. I stared at the picture for a while; I couldn't believe that was actually my baby. Tsunade interrupted my goggling and said to the both of us,

"We won't be able to determine the gender for about another six weeks. Do you want a print out of the picture?"

I looked at my fiancé to see that there were silent tears running down his face. Then I turned back to Tsunade and said,

"Yes please."

Shikamaru still hadn't said anything when Tsunade left the room to get the photo.

"Jeez crybaby," I said teasingly. "I am the one that's supposed to be the sea of raging hormones, not you."

He smiled slightly at the use of his nickname. Then he looked at me and said,

"She's a miracle."

"She?" I asked. "How are you so sure it is going to be a girl?"

"It's going to be a girl, I just know," he said.

"Whatever you say."

"Why? Do you think it's going to be a boy?"

"I am not quite sure yet," I replied.

"It's a girl. Definitely."

I smiled at him and then offered him a tissue. He grinned and took it.

Tsunade walked back into the room and handed Shikamaru the photo. I could have sworn he almost started crying again.

"Temari," said Tsunade.

I turned my attention to her and raised my eyebrow in question.

"You are probably going to want to go maternity clothes shopping pretty soon. You are going to be getting a lot bigger pretty fast here. I would definitely recommend getting maternity bras soon, because your chest is going to get bigger."

I nodded; I had already noticed that my normal bras were getting tight and uncomfortable.

"Alright, that's all for today. But get more sleep and I'll see you in two weeks," and with that Tsunade disappeared down the hall.

I got off the bed and grabbed my jacket. I quickly pulled on my outer layers. I grabbed Shikamaru's hand pulled him out of the room. We were on our way out when a small voice called,

"Temari?"

I turned to see Hinata sitting in a waiting room chair by herself.

"Hello Hinata," I said with a smile.

"Hello Hinata," said Shikamaru. "Temari, I have some paperwork I have to finish for the Hokage. I'll be home later."

Shikamaru gave me a kiss on the cheek and disappeared out the door faster than I could say good-bye.

"That's odd," I said to no one in particular.

I turned my attention back to Hinata. I walked over and sat down beside her.

"What are you here for?" I asked.

"I was going to ask you the same thing," she said with a small smile.

"You first," I said, smiling.

Hinata turned slightly red and said,

"I think I may be pregnant."

"Really?" I asked. "With you being a Huugya, I'd assume you'd have a private doctor."

"We do," she said, softly. "But I can't go and visit him without my father finding out. Then he would find out that I had been secretly dating behind his back."

"Oh, I see," I answered.

"So why were you and Shikamaru here?"

"Umm ..."

I hadn't really been prepared with an excuse. Shikamaru and I still weren't telling people that I was pregnant.

"Temari," said Hinata. "Is that an engagement ring?"

I froze. I didn't even realize that I was wearing it. Nobody thus far had picked up on it.

"Yes," I said, finally, deciding it would be better to tell the truth instead of making up a lie I'd regret later.

"Congratulations," Hinata said softly.

"Thanks," I said. "You know how you are thinking you're pregnant?"

Hinata nodded.

"I already am."

Hinata's eyes widened with shock. But after all she was a Huugya and knew how to control her emotions.

"Should I say 'congratulations'?" she asked.

I shrugged and said,

"I'm keeping it, so I guess you can."

She smiled and said,

"Congratulations then."

"Thank-you."

"Hinata Huugya," called the nurse at the desk.

Hinata turned to me and asked,

"Will you come in with me?"

It caught me off guard but I nodded. Hinata and I aren't close but I imagine she just wanted some support of some kind. When I found out I was pregnant I didn't even expect it, so I imagine if you suspected it you'd need some kind of support.

I followed Hinata and the nurse into a room. The nurse quickly left, saying that the doctor would be in quickly.

We were waiting in silence for a bit until Hinata asked,

"How far along are you?"

"Fourteen weeks."

"How long have you known?"

"Seven weeks," I answered with a smile.

"What gave it away to you?" I gave her an odd look, confused. "That you were pregnant."

"Actually I hadn't a clue. But I started to throw up a lot. I was so preoccupied that I didn't even realize that I missed my period. Then I went to the doctor to address my vomiting issue and found out I was pregnant."

"Hmm," said Hinata.

I nodded and then Tsunade came in.

"Temari, what are you still doing here?"

"Moral support," I said.

"Well Miss. Huugya, what can I do for you?" asked Tsunade.

"I think I am pregnant," said Hinata quietly, going red.

Tsunade let out an exasperated sigh.

"Girl's and getting knocked up lately!"

I smirked.

Time skip
(a short one)

Hinata and I were walking down the streets of Konaha.

"I can't believe I am ten weeks pregnant," said Hinata.

"Don't worry, you'll get over the shock of it eventually," I said smiling.

"It's just ... how ...?"

"If you'd waited about a week and a half you'd be getting a baby bump like me," I said.

"Ya, I guess," said Hinata, bringing her hand to her belly.

"Now you have to tell your family," I said. "And whoever the father is."

"I am going to assume you aren't going to come with me to do that," said Hinata, making a face.

"You couldn't pay me enough to sit beside you while you told Neji."

"I can see why," she said.

I smiled; someone else that shared my profession was in a similar boat as me. I was kind of happy to have someone that would understand parts of what I am going through.

"Temari," I turned to look at the Huugya. "Thanks for today. I don't think I could have done that by myself."

"No problem," I replied.

"I'll see you later, I guess I should go and break the news to Naruto."

"Wait. Naruto's the father?" I asked.

Hinata blushed red and nodded her head.

"I didn't think he had that in him," I said smirking.

"Temari!" exclaimed Hinata.

"I'll see you later then," I said.

"Goodbye," said the Huugya, and then she wandered off.

I smiled and walked toward our apartment.

When I arrived at the apartment I found Shikamaru staring at the photo of the ultrasound on the couch. I came up behind him and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Hey crybaby."

"Hello Temari. So what did you tell Hinata?" he asked, tilting his head back to look up at me.

"The truth," I answered.

"I thought we weren't going to tell anyone."

I shrugged my shoulders and said,

"It seemed better then telling another lie. And plus she needed support today."

"Hn?"

"She's ten weeks pregnant with Naruto's baby."

"Naruto?" said Shikamaru, sounding surprised. "I didn't think he had it in him."

"Exactly what I said!"

I grinned and then kissed Shikamaru. When I pulled away he groaned and said,

"Come to this side of the couch so I don't have to strain my neck."

I rolled my eyes and obliged. I sat myself down beside him and he pulled me into a tonsil-sucking kiss. I felt his hand go up my shirt. I pulled away and asked,

"What is this about me having an increased sex drive?"

Shikamaru grinned and replied,

"Oh shut up."

And then he kissed me.

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AN:/ Done! Woo! That took far too much effort for my own good. Maybe if I put this amount of work into my schoolwork I wouldn't be doing as bad as i am.

But Thanks for the reviews!

I'll try my best to get another chapter up soon! If social studies doesn't kill me first.

But Anyways,

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