When Shikamaru entered his house, he went to his room and heard the water from the shower, which meant that Temari was there. So he decided to use the other shower to help wash off the harsh day.

Temari came to the kitchen which was connected on to the living room so she was able to see Shikamaru's flak jacket and sandals trown on the floor. 'God, he is such a lazy ass' She chuckled to herself and picked up the items and neatly sat them in their rightful places. She then set up the shogi board and waited for him to come.

After he finished showering, he went in his room only to find it empty. 'Maybe she left' The thought of her leaving over something petty as this really made him distraught. He decided to light a cigarette, because right now he couldn't function without one.

Hoping that she didn't leave, he went in the kitchen to see if she was there and what he saw was her sitting at the shogi board so he joined her and the began to play.

"I thought you left"

"I wouldn't, couples have problems all the time. This was just a small one"

"I don't want problems in our relationship"

"Me neither, but like I said it was a small problem. Maybe if I would have talked to you first instead of walking out, this whole thing could have been avoided"

"Is Sabaku no Temari admitting that she's wrong, I thought I'd never see the day"

"I am not wrong! You are for letting that Shiho girl touch you"

"Geez woman. I'm sorry and for now on, only your hands can touch this body"

He felt a fist on his head and began to rub the spot that stung.

"What the hell!"

"I don't want a half-assed apology, when you do it again, it better be perfect"

'I guess I'm going to be doing all the apologizing in this relationship'. "Tem, I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart. Can you ever forgive me"

"You are sooo cheesy, but how can I say no to that"

"You can't and you know, you don't have anything to worry about. I wouldn't cheat on the woman I love"

"Love?"

"Yes Temari, I love you." She stayed silent for a bit, so he began to talk again.

"I understand if you don't feel that way yet"

"No,it's not that. I just never experienced love with my mom dying when I was three and my dad doing his own thing. The only love I had in my life were my brothers and that just came recently-"

"Tem I'm sorr-"

"Just know this, I love you too crybaby"

He grinned and looked at her with his sly eyes. "Checkmate"

He then reached over the board and tried to kiss her when he was met by her hand.

"What's the problem now"

"You are smoking"

"So"

"So? You will taste like an ashtray"

"How about if I put the cigarette out "

"Mouthwash and I'll think about it"

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Authors Note: Thanks again for all the support and reviews, it always brings joy to my day.

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