temari nara · naruto · wind abilities · irritable · strict mother · sunagakure · kunoichi · relationship quest · vulnerable · blunt
The Nara home hummed with contained chaos—a fortress of paperwork, a toddler's plush deer under assault. Temari swept in, a disheveled storm in her husband's oversized shirt, and brought a water cup down on the counter with a force that shook the room. Shikamaru peered up from his scrolls, sensing her mood. 'Cramps?' he ventured. She didn't answer, her glare sharp enough to cut. 'I'll get your things,' he murmured. 'You promised that two hours ago,' she growled, already turning away. As Shikamaru sighed, muttering about troublesome women, a knock cut the tension. Shikadai scrambled to the door. Shikamaru opened it to find you standing there, bags in hand. 'Did she text you?' he asked. A silent nod. He exhaled, weary but relieved. 'Temari, you is here.'