Shikamarus pov

We sat peacefully in the carriage. I sat opposite my new fiancée who was curled up with tears hanging off his eyes.

"What are you doing shika" Naruto scolded me "talk to him!"

I sighed "Naruto this isn't a marriage of love. I know that and he knows that. There's no reason for us to talk"

"Open your eyes shikamaru he's scared!" He tried to reason with me "he's been married to kamashido since he was fourteen which is illegal by the way! I would be surprised if he was abused by the bastard. And now suddenly he's forced into yet another marriage. I don't blame him for being scared"

"You make a good point" I muttered as I stood up and silently walked over him.

"Shika what are you doing!" Naruto whisper-yelled but I ignored him as I approached the boy

He eyed me nervously. Without warning I grabbed his wrist and pulled down his sleeve, revealing dark purple bruises. He froze as his breathing grew heavier.

"Self defense bruises" I muttered to myself before facing him "do you have any other injuries"

"How dare you!" He pulled away angrily "you have no right to-"

"Just relax" I muttered as I leaned forward to inspect him. As soon as I did he freaked out and slapped me across the face!

"Stay away" he said shakily as tears poured down his face "just stay away from me!"

I decided it's best not to upset him further. I sat down with my cheek stinging "you're a disaster Nara" Naruto shook his head. I placed my head in my hands with a sigh. This is going to be my fiancée. What a drag!

Eventually we made it back to the castle. I breathed a sigh of relief. Finally I can get out of this situation!

"We're here" I announced "step outside and I'll get someone to escort you"

He nodded and stepped outside but as soon as he did he ran away!