DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything of Naruto. (Just much of Sakura Haruno merchandise and DVDs)

Author's Note: Yes, my lovelies I'M BACK! Anyone miss me, I know you did. *Giggles*


HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASUMA


Review Responses (THANK YOU for taking the time too):

Inner Heat:

BearfootTruck: Now we have to get a new stove. I would think, specifically did the Sonouge for you. It did seem fitting. Reason why I just had Shadamy kiss. Thanks for the Favorite here.

RonaldM40196867: Yeah, I agree there. Maybe, considering the turn out I don't have high hopes for more. Still he is my baby of the franchise.


"One of you did check on her right?"

Ino questions (more of demands) as Team 10 walks towards the Training Field. Shikamaru rolls his dark brown pupiless eyes but squeezes her right hand in his left.

"Yes, just before you came to get us." That answer results in a kiss to his forehead.

Choji chuckles at ShikaIno's usual bickering banter. The gentle giant glances to his left, Temari smiles hugging closer to his left arm.

"Kurenai is fine. Bigger but fine." The oldest Sand Sibling remarks as Ino nods in kind to her fellow blonde.

-S/I-

"I cut down."

"Lie to yourself never me."

ShikaIno glare at one another. The winds around Asuma's tombstone pick up. Gently blowing around Ino's long ponytailed head.

"See? Asuma knows I'm right. Then again it's his fault you picked up smoking." Now her bright blue pupiless uncovered left eye glares at the tombstone.

"Well anyway, happy birthday Asuma sensei. My Lazy Man here is watching over Kurenai for you. Well we all are, she actually threatened us if we didn't let her breath."

Ino giggles, turns to squeaks as Shikamaru pulls into a hug from behind. Leaning down to kiss her right temple.

"Don't worry, we're taking things slow. But you always knew we'd get together."

Shikamaru tightens his hold around Ino, but before they end up making out. Temari clears her throat.

"Choji let you go first. Guys let him speak."

"Thanks my biggest fan."

"Of course Sugar."

Choji and Temari share a soft pack of lips. ShikaIno smirk walking out the Training Field. Choji stands tall, gently placing left hand on the tombstone. Temari stands a bit away for respect.

"Hey Asuma sensei, I'm sorry I haven't shown up in awhile. Secret time. . . You're the first to know, Temari said yes!" The bushy browned haired man gestures for Temari. She again hugs his right arm now.

"We planned a small ceremony in the Hidden Sand. Tho I do plan to move here. So Happy Birthday!"

Temari smiles at the tombstone, the winds again pick up and Choji can feel himself being pushed into his biggest fan. They laugh nodding, "Thanks for approving."

Choji states leading his fiancee out the Training Field. She looks back at the tombstone with a soft smile.


THE END!