Shikamaru and Temari never "dated."

They just "went out" sometimes.

Well, at least, that's what they told people.

In truth, Shika was too lazy to admit that he was dating.

Temari was too proud to admit that they were dating.

But they were a real couple, no matter what it may have looked like to others.

They didn't need anything special to show that they cared.

They loved each other, and nothing, not words, not flowers or chocolate, not random acts of lust, could ever describe it.

So they casually "went out," and continued to live their simple lives.

Together.