A/N: Happy Holidays Everyone! I am so excited to introduce to you…..THE TAMER CHRISTMAS SPECIAL *Hooray!* I'm sorry I missed Thanksgiving, but there will be mentions of it AND mentions of the aftermath of the Halloween special. Just very small mentions of New Years as well. (; Please enjoy and be safe for the holidays; no matter what you celebrate! Love you all!
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*Kabocha POV*
"Another one, huh? How troublesome…" Shikamaru sighed as we sat and had breakfast in his home. His mother and father sat across from us watching us with small knowing smiles.
"Come now Shikamaru! Be a good boyfriend and listen to her without complaining!" His mother scolded loudly making him flinch; while his father didn't seem to be affected at all. I just grinned at my future mother-in-law, forever grateful for her loyalty to me no matter what.
"Listen...Halloween was kind of fine. I dealt with the weird dressing up, candy, and games. Thanksgiving was a drag. Naruto and Choji ate too much, and instead of Naruto just throwing up they both did. Sasuke hit on you the whole time, saying your dinner was wife material. Each holiday has gotten worse and worse. I can only imagine what Xmas will be like. I want to be done with Lava village holidays." Shikamaru scowled into his eggs with a final look.
He didn't know that he was actually hurting me...these holidays were a big deal to me. I looked away from him, shielding my facial expressions into an indifferent mask before he could see just how much he hurt my feelings; which isn't an easy feat. I didn't notice that Shikaku-sama had caught on to my act of not being upset. He was just as observant as Shikamaru, if not more so, but since Shikamaru was too busy being frustrated he didn't notice anything.
"Kabocha…" I looked to my future father-in-law as soon as I heard his deep, rasping voice. "Would it be alright if you taught us your holiday customs and we celebrated here?" He asked looking around the kitchen to emphasize that he meant here as in the Nara home.
"What a great idea, honey!" Yoshino gushed with a wide smile after she was finished scowling at Shikamaru. I frowned, taking a moment to glance at Shikamaru. He looked even more annoyed then when I mentioned Xmas.
"That's alright Shikaku-sama...I'll just be going home for the next two weeks to celebrate with my family. Naruto will coming along no matter what. I just wanted to extend the invitation-"
"Nonsense, Kabocha. We are just as much your family as Naruto. I insist that you stay and teach us about Xmas. Yoshino and I realize how important this must be to you, and I'm sure Shikamaru does as well. Right, son?" I didn't have to have enhanced hearing to hear the threat in his voice.
"Right." Shikamaru sighed, leaning his head on his hand. "Go ahead and explain then. I know they're not going to change their minds." Shikamaru looked towards me with a small smile. He looked to be more accepting. I pursed my lips turning my gaze to look at his parents' smiles across from us.
"Well...Xmas is just a day of giving, and a week later we welcome the new year with the fireworks festival. Xmas is dedicated to the birth of our nation; it begain by offering gifts to the dragons, and later it was extended to offering gifts to those closest to you as well. Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks to whatever you're thankful for. Halloween is the day of being someone you're not. Valentine's day is in two months and it is the day of love. Dragon Tales is the festival that is held in July to honor the dragons located in the Shi volcano. Those are all of our holidays." I explained counting off on my fingers to which Shikamaru and his father studied my little explanation closely. Yoshino was also watching me with a soft smile.
"Okay...now I know what to expect. Please explain what the customs of Xmas are." Shikaku-sama looked to be even more alert making me grin at him. He was being so attentive just to make me happy. Shikamaru and I had been around each other so long that we didn't feel the need to hold back with each other or please each other to gain favor...something that I loved and hated.
"You are supposed to decorate with lanterns, a tree, socks, and and ornaments for the tree. We do all of that before Xmas. You're also supposed to pick out something for those closest to you, wrap it in paper, and place it under the tree. The day before is spent making sweets to enjoy while pulling trinkets out of the sock. Those small trinkets are also gifts picked out by others. It's really a special time; it was my momma favorite holiday." I felt my enthusiasm leave thinking about spending another Xmas without her.
"Kabocha, dear...we can do all of those things with you. When do we start?" Yoshino asked grasping both of my hands with her own to gain my attention.
"Tomorrow would be great." I told her with a watery smile.
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"I'm sorry about earlier." Shikamaru said from his bed as I prepared myself for bed. I sat on the floor by his shogi board rubbing oils into my tan skin.
"Hm, sorry about what Maru-kun?" I hummed not looking at him in favor of massaging the oils into my legs and arms. "About earlier you troublesome woman. Don't think I'm oblivious and didn't notice I hurt your feelings. I'm sorry, okay?" I finally looked up to his soft, sorrowful expression.
I stood in one fluid motion to walk towards his sullen form. I crawled onto the bed, and pushed him onto his back. I straddled his waist, looking down at his confused face. "You don't have to be sorry, Maru-kun. I also know you're not oblivious...maybe to Temari's feelings. I know the past few holidays were disasters. Especially, Halloween night," I grumbled the last part. "However, this Xmas will be lovely. Do you ever wonder why it has taken me this long to share my culture with you?" I asked ghosting over the outer edge of his lips with the tip of my claw.
I watched him swallow before answering me. "I'm not oblivious to Temari's feelings because she doesn't have any for me." I snorted and he lazily rolled his eyes. "I have wondered why, but I've always let you do things at your own pace." He moved his hands to rest on the skin of my bare thighs.
"I have always appreciated you for that." I expressed with a smile. "I'm trying to get you used to my culture because of our future. We are going to have babies someday Shikamaru Nara, and I want our children to know both of our cultures." I watched him struggle to swallow as I rolled his full name off of my tongue.
"Kids, huh…" He mused to himself looking away from me in favor of the ceiling. His large, warm hands rubbing circles on my thighs absentmindedly. "I've thought about our kids before...my first time thinking about it was during that battle during the chunin exams. I envisioned all boys...even though I would have liked just one boy and one girl." It didn't seem he was speaking to me anymore, but I felt my cheeks heat up in fondness. He had actually given our future children thought. A lot of thought judging by his musings.
I leaned closely to catch his attention. My nose brushing his own, my golden eyes staring into his brown eyes. "I just had another thought." He told me without hesitation and I hummed since I was half listening. I loved the feeling of his strong chest again my breast, the only things separating us was our thin shirts or his shirts to be technical. His hands trailing up to cup my ass briefly before continuing under the shirt to caress my naked back.
"We've been practicing to make a kid often...your not pregnant are you?" He sounded so nonchalant but I paused altogether. He didn't seem bothered at all at the thought of me being pregnant.
"No. My body's cycles are different from other females because of my dragon bloodline. My body will only release eggs during a certain time twice a year just like a regular dragon. I'm locked up in the castle because I get a little...rabid...for….you…." I trailed off, my face was burning having to explain what my body does.
"Ah," he mused. "That's why you leave for two weeks at the end of summer and two weeks at the start of spring." I backed up a little to look at him in shock. Well, I guess I shouldn't be shocked. Of course he would notice me gone without communication for two weeks.
"You must know that I have a lot of questions but I'll save them for later." His tone indicating to the growing erection in between my thighs.
"I'll answer whatever you want...later." I grinned down at him, leaning down to capture his lips as he stripped me of his shirt quickly and I returned the favor.
It was going to be so hard to wake up early tomorrow…
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"Xmas tree!" Naruto cheered as we walked around the icy forest surrounding the village. We didn't want to take a tree from the Nara forest, so we went out a little further. It wouldn't be the first time Naruto came with me to pick an Xmas tree. Naruto had been participating in Xmas for the last six years. The only difference now was that instead of celebrating with my entire family at the castle this year, I would be celebrating with the Nara clan and a hand full of friends. It was also extremely cold...
"Do you have to be so loud this early in the morning?" Neji asked with a scowl. I was also scowling but not because of Naruto's volume. I never visited the leaf during winter, father had forbidden us when we were younger. I thought he was just being mean, but now I could see why going to the leaf during the winter time for someone of Kasai descent would feel like death.
"Kabocha, are you okay?" I turned stiffly to look at both Choji and Shikamaru. "You look like you can barely move." Shikamaru told me quietly with his face painted with worry.
"I-I think m-my bl-bloodline t-trait w-wants me t-to h-hi-hibernate. I've n-never e-experienced w-winter b-before." I stuttered with clacking teeth.
Shikamaru narrowed his eyes in annoyance at me. "Troublesome woman, why wouldn't you tell me sooner. We've been out here for almost an hour already." He scolded me gaining everyone's attention as he took of his scarf and outer layer of his coat. He wrapped both articles around me against my protests.
"Naruto, pick one that will fit in the Nara household so we can go. I don't think Kabocha will last much longer." Neji called out to Naruto as he took off his pristine white scarf to give to me as well making me protest once more. I heard Naruto shouting in the distance about finding the right one.
"I'll go get one if he takes any lo-" Choji was cut off by the sound of a tree falling. "If that idiot picked the biggest tree…" Shikamaru grumbled from his spot beside me. He had huddled me into his arms to share his body heat. It wasn't working that much, but I enjoyed being in his arms so I wasn't going to say anything.
"Come help guys!" Naruto screamed from somewhere in the woods. All three of the boys with me sighed. "It must be huge if he needs help." Choji said taking off his gloves to put them on over the two pair of gloves I already had on. I just quit complaining at this point.
"We'll be right back. You don't need to-" Shikamaru didn't even move as Naruto came bounding out of the trees. Well...multiple Narutos since he used his multi-shadow clone jutsu to help him.
"Man, you guys were moving too slow." Several of his clones complained as they ran past us to get back to the Nara compound.
"Che. Why did you need me when he just took off with the tree?" Neji grumbled with a deepening scowl. "I actually agree…" Shikamaru shook his head annoyed.
"I-I d-didn't even t-think a-about h-his-" A squeal left my mouth as soon as my feet left the ground. All three of the boys looked at me in shock.
"Did you just-"
"S-shut up." I blushed furiously under all of the clothes, coats, and scarves. I wasn't expecting Shikamaru to pick me up bridal style and carry me back to his home.
"What an endearing sound." Neji chuckled following behind us with Choji. "Y-you sh-shut u-up t-too." I chattered semi-loudly.
Naruto made it back to the Nara compound half an hour before we did judging by the already set up Xmas tree. He had seen my family do it enough times to know what to do, and I could honestly say I was impressed.
"Great job, Naru-nii." I told him with a grin, he definitely deserved praise for setting up the tree without incident in the Nara sitting room.
I sipped the scalding hot tea with a pleased moan. The burn fueling my body heat to return. I sat in one of Shikamaru's sweaters, one side falling off of my shoulder. I was in wrap, wool leggings and knee high socks. Yoshino had wrapped a blanket around my shoulders after giving me the tea. Shikamaru sat to my right while I cuddled close to him. Choji on his other side; while Neji sat calmly on my left.
"So, what now Kabocha!?" Choji asked excitedly after looking over the tree. "Now, we decorate!" Naruto cheered bringing in a large box from the hallway. I almost spit out my tea at the sight of the box from the castle back home.
"How the hell did you get that!?" I clapped my hands, jumping to my feet to run over to help him. We pulled the box in front of Shikamaru, Neji, and Choji with our combined strength.
"What could possibly be in that box?" Neji inquired standing to come and investigate.
"Decorations!" Naruto and I called out happily leaning into each other. My joy for this holiday coming back in full swing. I held out one clawed finger and ripped the top open. Naruto flung open the flaps almost taking them off completely in his excitement.
I looked at the Naruto's elated facial expression covered in various colors because of the light in the room making the glass shine.
"You didn't tell me how you snagged the family decoration box." I told Naruto slapping his hand when he reached for his favorite part: lanterns.
"Ugh! I may or may not have visited with Shosha and ran off with the box when no one was looking." Naruto said sheepishly.
"Naruto!" I scolded. "What!? I know you don't like spending the holidays at the castle since...I just wanted you to be happy." Naruto practically pouted, my heart warmed for the boy that I revered as a brother.
"Thank you, Naruto." I took the initiative to hug him which he returned immediately.
"Yes, that's nice. Can we get started now. I have things to take care of before this day of Xmas." Neji said with a roll of his lavender eyes but he was fighting a smile. "Of course." I told him with a smile of my own. I threw a smile over my shoulder to Shikamaru as he placed his hand on my lower back.
"Let's get started." Shikamaru said shrugging out of his vest to help us.
The rest of the morning and half of the afternoon was spent decorating the sitting room and the tree. Naruto making himself dizzy like he did every year trying to wrap the garland around the tree quickly so that he could place the glass lanterns around the tree. The orange, yellow, and red lanterns glowing brightly on the tree as well as the ones hanging around the room.
Choji and Neji placed ornaments of all shapes and sizes around the tree. Both of them taking the time to look at each individual ornament since each ornament was handmade. Shikamaru helped me take everything out of the box and proceeded to let some of our decorating tickle out of the sitting room. He even helped me decorate outside with lanterns, but not without complaining about me being on his shoulders so I could reach the edge of the roof.
When we finally made it back inside everything was finished. All of my boys looked thoroughly pleased with the overall look of the sitting room. Naruto, Choji, and Neji hadn't even seen the work done to the rest of the house and outside. My castle at home was huge so we still had a lot of leftover decorations.
"I must say. This was a pleasing experience." Neji admitted making me grin. "It really is. This was a lot of work, but everything looks nice." Shikamaru sighed but he was also wearing a smile.
"What do we do now, Kabocha?" Choji asked, I was convinced that he wanted to do more. "Well, more festivities happen tomorrow so you can come tomorrow for those. If that's okay with you Maru-kun?" I leaned into my boyfriend with a teasing grin.
"Yeah, yeah whatever." Shikamaru said nonchalantly, Naruto let out whooping sound. "Well, see you tomorrow. I have gifts to find." Neji said leaving the room shocking us. He was actually leaving to go find gifts.
"Wow...what'd you do to Neji?" Naruto asked smirking at me. I snorted in laughter. "Nothing I think. He missed Halloween and Thanksgiving was a disaster, so I guess he just wants to make sure he participates in everything now." I pondered thinking about my Hyuga friend.
"Oh!" I called out startling the three remaining boys. "Choji, if you can catch Neji on his way out. Please tell him to bring Hinata tomorrow." Choji saluted me before running out the room.
"Why'd you send him!? I'm way faster!" Naruto yelled throwing his hands into the air, he followed right after Choji and shouted all the way.
"What a drag...does he really have to be so loud?" Shikamaru asked himself, shaking his head. "Can we take a nap?" Shikamaru asked with heavy sigh.
"Of course." I took his hand, happy to go rest with him.
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The next day came quickly, and I found myself out looking for a few gifts for Shikamaru and his family. I had already found Naruto's gift weeks prior as well as some gifts for Neji and Choji. I had saved Shikamaru for last since his gifts were taking up a lot of thought. I had split off from the boys earlier at their request so that they could buy me gifts.
An antique shop caught my eye after two hours of wandering around in search of just a store to look around in. I stepped into the antique stiffly, the cold still merciless against my bloodline trait.
"Hello, young lady! Are you looking for something specific." A warm, old voice called out to me. I turned to greet the old woman with a hidden smile since the scarves I was wearing. "Oh my, you poor thing! You must be burning up out there with all of those clothes on!" The old woman laughed lightly at me. I stiffly shook my head in a negative fashion.
I unwrapped the three scarves, so my speech wouldn't be muffled. "I'm actually still freezing." I laughed out with her. "I was actually looking for a few gifts for my boyfriend." The older woman cooed as soon as the word boyfriend left my mouth.
"So sweet...young love." She sighed coming around from behind the register to look around the shop. "What exactly are you looking for, dearie? What does your boyfriend enjoy?" She asked and it didn't take me long to respond.
"He's the most intelligent man I've ever met. He enjoys strategy and thinking ahead. He doesn't like moving around too much, and his favorite thing to do is daydream or nap."
"Ho-ho! Sounds like an awfully lazy fellow." She chuckled going deeper into the shop and stopping at a hidden shelf. "If he likes things of a strategy nature then this will do. This other game as well if you would this one over the other-"
"They're perfect I'll take them both." I grinned at her and she returned it with a toothless grin of her own.
"Splendid."
I arrived back at the Nara compound a lot latter than the boys judging by all of the shouting in the kitchen. I quickly placed the gifts I had wrapped for Shikamaru at Choji's house under the tree, going to the guest room that I stored Neji, Hinata, and Choji's gift in and placing their gifts under the tree. I also placed the gifts I bought for Yoshino and Shikaku under the tree as well. There were already plenty of wrapped gifts under the tree furthering my good mood.
I walked into the noisy kitchen to see Choji and Naruto arguing while Neji stood brooding. Hinata was cowering away from them and Shikamaru had his head resting on the counter.
"What's going on-"
"Kabocha! Tell Choji we make chocolates every year!" Naruto cried out for my approval making me purse my lips at his interruption. I leaned my body against Shikamaru's slack form. He only stiffened for a moment before he relaxed once more.
"That doesn't matter! Kabocha, you make a lot of great things! You should make custard cornets!" Choji shouted passionately sending Naruto into another rant.
"I'll make both." I told them simply and the arguing ceased. I looked around the kitchen pleased with my friends and approached Hinata. "Hey, Hinata. Wanna help me start? Naruto really likes chocolates." I told her trying to hide my knowing grin. I had always known of Hinata's crush of Naruto; she practically worshipped him. It was time I did something about it.
"H-he d-does." She stuttered glancing at Naruto, and I nodded in affirmation. "I-I w-would l-like to help." She tied on an apron with me and we allowed the boys to stay and watch us work. They sat around talking and actually enjoying each other while I showed Hinata how to make the chocolates practically by herself. I wanted her to make them, so Naruto would give her the praise.
"Kabocha?" Shikamaru called out to me while I began making the chocolate filling for the many cornets. I hummed my response trying to focus on my task. "What are you going to put in those socks?"
"Just small gifts for everyone." I muttered trying to finish up filling the cornets.
"A-all done, K-kabocha!" Hinata told me enthusiastically...well as enthusiastic as a shy Hinata could be. "Great! Let me see." I wiped my hands off, finally done with the cornets. I looked at the perfect circles with a blank look.
"A-are t-they o-okay?" I turned my blank gaze to her timid features. "They're literally perfect, Hinata. I bet they taste as good as they look." I told her with a gentle smile. My blank features contributed to how absolutely flawless the little deserts were.
"I want to try them first!" Naruto called out coming in between Hinata and I. I grinned internally at his enthusiasm making Hinata turn pink at his eagerness. He popped two of the chocolates into his mouth without hesitation. He moaned with bliss, eyes closed as he reached for another.
"These are great, Hinata! They're even better than Kabocha's!" First of all...ouch. I wouldn't take too much offense since Hinata just passed out from his praise. He was also right in her face giving her the praise she deserved. I sighed as Neji jumped to his feet and ran over to his younger cousin.
"Man, what a drag." Shikamaru said coming to my side to look down at Hinata. Both Naruto and Neji were fanning an unconscious Hinata. I could hear Choji chomping away on the custard cornets behind me….they would be gone before I turned around. I was sure of that.
"This isn't so bad." I told my lovely boyfriend and he just shrugged. "Way better than Halloween night." I coughed and blushed at the reminder of everyone catching us. Did he really have to keep bringing that up?
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"Maru-kun!" I pounced excitedly onto Shikamaru with an enormous grin. He grunted loudly from my weight abruptly hitting his abdomen. "Troublesome woman, what time is it-"
"Doesn't matter! It's Christmas and we're together for once on my favorite holiday!" He finally opened his eyes to look at me. His once annoyed expression softening considerably. I blushed under the scrutiny of his pretty brown eyes.
"Okay. Let's go give out gifts." He sat up and I slid off of his stomach into his lap, his morning erection greeting me upon my arrival.
"I see you woke up with my gift." I hummed in appreciation and he chuckled. "As much as I want to pin you down. We have gifts to give out this morning." I felt my entire body heat up with his insinuation. My lazy Maru-kun was lazy in all aspects except one.
"Come on." He said making me whine. "I promise we'll have time later." He helped me to my feet, keeping a hold on my hand as we left his bedroom to go to the sitting room. I could hear a commotion coming from the sitting room. Shikamaru slid the door open and I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the rookie nine, Neji's team, and a good number of the Nara family. Kiba's mother, Shosha and Kina, Hinata's parents, Choji's parents, Hikari and Gorudo, Kina's mother, all of my cousins, and Ino's parents were also here. Everyone looked happy as they exchanged gifts. Yoshino and Shikaku exchanging loving expressions at the sight of what they received from each other.
"Wh-What's going on? Why're all of these people here?" Shikamaru squeezed my hand, giving me such a warm smile that I wanted to duck my head away; a trait that only he was able to bring out of me.
"I know your mother made this holiday special for you, you know that I'm able to pick up on everything especially where you're concerned. I wanted to make this holiday special for you again." I felt the sting of tears at the corner of my eyes. I took a deep breath and gave him a watery smile.
"T-thank you." I choked out, I hugged him close to me not noticing that we had caught the attention of everyone in the room.
"This is the first time I have ever seen you two together and I must say you two are so sweet." Kina's mother's voice was the first to ring out. I released Shikamaru with a blush, not liking the amount of attention we were receiving.
"Let's exchange gifts!" I tugged lightly on his hand, joining the festivities with ease. "Open mine first." I reached under the tree to retrieve three perfectly wrapped boxes. I could hear thank you's going around like a mantra, some were directed at me since everyone had already opened the gifts that I had gotten for them. Of coarse one voice addressed me directly.
"Thanks Kabocha for the bed!" Naruto's loud voice cut through everyone's. I stood to my feet, giving Shikamaru his gifts to open. "What an odd gift? Why get him a bed?" Lee pondered making me smirk remembering the conversation I had with Naruto a few years ago in regards to his small bed.
"He's a man now. He needs a bed for two." I said bluntly making a lot of occupants in the room blush especially Naruto. "Hey! Did you have to say it like that!" Naruto waved his fist at me and my smirk turned into an evil grin.
"I could say who you plan on sharing that bed wi-"
"Kabocha!" Naruto whined loudly and I busted up with laughter. The roar of Shosha and my cousins' laughter practically shaking the packed room. Hinata looked like she was about to faint again. My laughter stopped abruptly when Shikamaru touched my arm gently. I looked to my love's astounded face.
"Where did you find these?" He was staring at the see through shogi and chess boards and golden scroll with shogi and chess boards I had found at that shop was made purely of glass even the pieces. The woman had made sure to polish both sets. The golden scroll contained jutsus regarding his shadows. Years of research and searching put into that scroll.
"I found both sets at a little shop here in Konoha. I know you like strategy so chess would be a great game for you. It's not a game native to Konoha, so you'll have to read up about it. The shadow jutsu scroll was created during my three year training period. One of the dragons specialize in shadows, and my mother's family kekkei genkai is based on shadows soooo…" I sang lightly opening the scroll for him with a release hand seal. "These are secret shadow jutsus hence the seal. You can place your own on it for the Nara cl-" I was cut off by his warm, soft lips.
"Thank you." I heard him say through my daze. "What a drag...I wish I had gotten you more but…." He rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. I tilted my head in confusion. What was he talking about?
Shikamaru stood to his feet and went to my stocking; he turned it upside down, a singular box falling into his hand. I blinked at the unwrapped gift, the box having a peculiar shine to it.
"I've known you almost my whole life minus five years. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I met the little, orange haired girl that fell from the wall into my clan's forest fourteen years ago." He said walking over to me and the chatter in the room had ceased.
"Shikamaru…" I heard his mother whisper in shock, I could hear the tremble in her voice. It seems she figured out what was going on unlike me. Gorudo and Hikari came to stand beside Shikaku.
"I have been courting you and following the customs of both my clan and yours. This custom is something that my dad and I came up with recently." I noticed that Shikamaru's heartbeat was thumping hard and fast giving away his nervousness. He appeared so calm and steady on the outside.
Shikamaru put the silky box into my hand, the entire box was actually made of a beautiful forest green silk. I opened the box beginning to feel nervous myself. You could hear an ant whistle with how quiet the room was. Inside the beautiful box was a ring...a simple golden band with a strange shiny, green gem in the center. I blinked several times at what this was supposed to mean. We didn't give out rings in my village, but I studied Konoha's courting and marriage rules and they did give out rings when a man asked for the woman's hand in marriage.
"This is a promise ring. I promise that I'm going to marry you someday in the future." He told me and I listened to his heartbeat for any signs of stuttering. I let out a shuddering breath as he took the box from and removed the ring. "You don't have to accept the ring, you can just say yes to the promise. I know you're constantly using your hands to fight and the ring might get in the way or draw at-"
I snatched the ring from him and slid it onto my middle finger. He rolled his eyes, taking the ring off and placing it on the finger next to my pinky on my right hand. "This finger is called your ring finger. When I propose to you I'll give you a ring to go on the opposite hand's finger." He explained caressing my hand. I intertwined our fingers, forgetting about everyone in the room since they had been so quiet.
"This is amazing...you didn't have to get me anything else." I told him as I listened to his mother sob in the background. I knew she was crying tears of joy which made me happy that she wanted me apart of the family so badly. Uncle Gorudo actually smiled and it was directed at Shikaku. They both shook hands, sharing a secretive look.
"I love you, Shikamaru Nara." I blushed brightly when he rolled his eyes with a charming smirk.
"Love you too." I could have fainted just from hearing those words. We didn't say those words often and hearing it from him was so special. He pulled me into a kiss ignoring the whistles from our family and friends. I could hear Shosha and Naruto groaning loudly in disgust but I didn't care.
My tamer made today perfect by promising to marry me someday. I had beat Temari of the sand, and I couldn't wait until she found out about it…
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NixieNaajix: Hey there Nixie! Always a pleasure to hear from you! I'm a fan of Kakashi to a degree, but I completely agree with you. Our Pumpkin will definitely display the most growth. Kakashi and Kabocha will be having a lot more issues in the future especially with her SPOILER ALERT! attitude change. I hope you're ready for the heat I'm about to bring between Kabocha and Shikamaru, and it's the good kind of heat. That nip pinch was nothing to what's going to happen! (; I'm spilling a lot of beans lol. I can't wait for your reaction to her return! See you soon!
Crazy Devil Girl: Hey Giiirl! I'm constantly playing with your feelings and I apologize lol. Things have to get worse before they get better. However, when things get better...they'll be reeeeally good. (; No! I'm sorry to scare you lol. They're not broken up or anything. Kabocha is finally realizing Shikamaru's innocence, she just thinks he isn't ready to know her full lineage and lava shinobi side. SPOILER ALERT! She's right. I promise I'll try to relax with the roller coaster lmao. I won't put you through anything too traumatic for a little while! I can't to see your reaction to the letters! Stay tuned!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!