After yesterday they both became ten times happier. And Temari needed it because today was the first day of many that she would have to sit through long, boring meetings. Shikamaru knew this and to make her day less stressful he got up early to iron her clothes polish her fan and make her favorite breakfast, blueberry pancakes.

When Temari woke up, she didn't see Shikamaru next to her, instead she seen her clothes laid on the bed next to her and she smelled the aroma of blueberries. Once she was dressed, she walked into the kitchen and sat at the place that had a plate waiting for her. Across from her was Shikamaru, who was already dressed with a full plate in front of him.

"So you actually got up early for once"

"Yea, I wanted to make sure you were ready for today"

"You didn't have to"

"I wanted to"

"Thanks, it really means a lot"

She took a bite of her food and it was delicious, she hadn't expected him to be a great cook. He never mentioned anything to her about it. She finished her food and was about to wash the dishes until he grabbed it from her hand.

"I don't want you to be late"

"But don't you have to go to work"

"I don't have to be at the Crypt lab until nine"

"Why are you going there"

"Kakashi said they needed help with something"

"Well have fun"

"Same to you"

He gave her a kiss on the cheek and watched her walk until she was out of his sight. 'Ughh. Now I have to wash the dishes. Maybe I could take a nap until I have to leave'

Temari was hoping that Shikamaru was having a better time than she was because this meeting was long and boring. She had to meet with some of Konoha's representatives who handle food trade. The meeting started at 7 and didn't end till 3. She had been in longer meetings, but they were more interesting than this one. Soon it was over and now the only thing she had to do was give Kakashi some letters to sign so he could send them to Suna.

After she gave Kakashi the letter, she was going to visit Shikamaru but remembered that he was at the crypt lab. 'I'm pretty sure he didn't eat since breakfast, I guess I should bring him some lunch'

She headed home, after remembering that they had mackerel in the fridge, knowing that he'll appreciate the gesture.

Shikamaru was indeed hungry. Him and Shiho had only gotten half of the paper decoded and weren't getting any closer to finishing it. He looked at the clock and it was now 5 and was now beginning to get frustrated. He hadn't had a smoke all day and on top of that his stomach was empty.

'The quicker we finish this, the quicker I can get home' While he was in his thoughts, he hadn't noticed Shiho's hand move to softly grasp his shoulder.

"Maybe, this corresponds with this" Shiho cheeks were red as she noticed that Shikamaru didn't move from her. 'Maybe he does like me, It has been over a year since I saw him. Things change'

"SHIKAMARU!" Both of them were startled by the blond Kunoichi walking over to them.

"Hey Tem, what are you doing here"

"Dropping off your lunch" She shoved the bento into his chest and stormed off. He began to run after her and eventually caught up.

"Did I do something"

"No, have fun with your girlfriend. Asshole"

"Tem, it's not like that"

Before he could explain, she was already walking off down the street. So he just returned to work. They had deciphered a little more of the letter but decided to head home since it was going on 11. He was still confused about Temari's anger, so he went to the Yamanaka flower shop, knowing Ino would still be there.

"Hey Shikamaru, you talk to Temari yet"

"Talk to her about what"

"She came in here furious, talking about how Shiho had her hand on you and you didn't do anything about it"

"I didn't even notice"

"And I told her that, knowing how dense you are"

"I'm not dense"

"When it comes to romance you are, I bet you didn't even notice that Shiho liked you"

"She does?"

"Ever since you guys first worked together"

"I didn't know that"

"I know, so I had to explain to her that you didn't have feelings for the girl"

"Wait!? She talked to you before she talked to me"

"Yea, which shows that you guys need to work on communicating with each other"

"We're not that type of couple"

"She said the same thing when I suggested it, but she thought that it might benefit you both. So go talk to her"

"Where is she"

"She said she was going home, so you better hurry up"

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Authors Note: I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and don't forget to review, I love reading them.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto