The five student council officers were early to arrive at the school function hall. They need to prepare all of the things needed to start their senior ball. They were wearing an expensive black tuxedo, and each of them has a unique accessory to style their suit. The council did a good job in planning the ball that night, Shikamaru focused all his attention on the event.

It was around 6 pm when students arrived at the hall. Classic and romantic songs were played, drinks and snacks were served at the side, and a platform was organized in front for the dance. Shikamaru glanced at the hall from end to end to observe. Naruto was eating snacks with Hinata, both are enjoying each other's company and seemed in love with each other. Sasuke was slow dancing with Sakura, both looked intimate together. Shino was having a conversation with a random girl and seems interested in their discussion. He also saw Ino holding hands with Sai while drinking mocktails.

He leaned his back to the wall of the hall, near the exit door and Choji joined him carrying a plate of snacks.

"Do you want some Shikamaru?" Choji offered the chicken wings.

"No, I'm alright. Thanks, Choji"

They start having a conversation about anything just to make them entertained. A few minutes later, they both saw the Sand siblings arrive. First, Gaara entered the door, he saw Naruto fists bump him. Then Kankuro walked inside, Kiba was near the door and he nodded at Kankuro.

And then there's Temari.

She's wearing a lilac gown, her hair styled in an updo with flowers decorated around, and a smoky make-up look. Shikamaru's eyes widened when she saw her. He could see Kiba's hand reaching hers, still trying to convince himself that he should not be affected by it, but he failed. Shikamaru saw Kiba dancing with Temari, he couldn't help but pity himself. Or was it regret that he was feeling?

He saw her teal eyes glancing at him and their eyes meet most of the time during the ball. He stared at the tiled floor to avoid it. He was thankful to Choji for keeping him entertained most of the night.

After the event, the five student council officers stayed in the hall to check for the remaining tasks to be completed, and make sure that they closed out the event successfully. Shikamaru went outside to breathe some air, it was an exhausting task to plan and handle an event. He was surprised when he saw Temari outside, standing under the tree and looking at the school lake. His feet froze at first but it leads him to where she was standing.

Temari turned around when she heard someone walking towards her and saw Shikamaru.

"Why are you still here?" He asked, he starts scratching the back of his head.

"I'm waiting for Kiba" Temari responded

"Oh, right. Uhm, I hope you enjoyed the ball"

"I did, you and your council did a good job" Temari smiled at him.

"Thanks" He chuckled

"I didn't see you dance with anyone in the ball? Why?" She curiously asked him

"I don't know how to dance" His gaze was now on the floor, avoiding her eyes.

"I don't believe you" Temari start laughing at him

"What?" He looked at her. Her laugh has a sweet and playful tone to it, music to his ears. "Yeah, yeah. Laugh all you want"

Temari extends her hands to him still laughing "Can I have your first and last dance Mr. Nara?"

Shikamaru was surprised when he saw Temari offering a dance.

"Why? You don't want to?" Temari's hand was waiting for his.

"No, uhm yeah ofcourse" He can't help but smile at her. He extends his right hand and Temari put it to her hips, his left hand intertwined with hers and positioned them on their chest level.

"It's easy, just follow my lead" She commands

Shikamaru followed her moves until their bodies becomes in one rhythm.

"See? It's easy. You're a fast learner genius" She smiled at him

Shikamaru's heart starts pounding and his hands become warmer. On their last step, they swirl and Temari placed his both hands on her hips. She then put her hands on his shoulder. Their bodies were now closer and Shikamaru could smell her lavender and vanilla scent. They started slow dancing under the moonlight.

Temari closed her eyes and buried her head in his chest, she could hear his heart pounding, beating faster. Shikamaru's head rests on hers and closed his eyes as well, feeling the warmth of her body. He wishes they would never break apart that night. After a few minutes, Temari looked up at him.

"Enjoying the dance huh?" She said and smiled at him.

Shikamaru glared at her and he swears in all heavens that this is the best view he saw in his entire life. Her sandy blonde hair fell over her face, the moonlight makes her teal eyes sparkle at night and her smile. God her smile.

He found himself leaning closer and his lips touch hers. His hands gripped her waist and pulled it closer, he was craving for her that night. Temari kissed him back, and her hands start gliding from his shoulder up to the back of his neck, positioning his head to have the best angle. They both moaned and hummed under their breath while exploring each other's lips.

Their innocent kiss started to become vicious when Shikamaru shuts his mind, letting his heart and instinct lead his body. He starts kissing her cheeks, her chin, and her neck. Temari closed her eyes, feeling all the sensation that Shikamaru was giving.

In a split second, their eyes suddenly meet. Temari was startled and came back to her senses, then pushed Shikamaru away. Temari placed her hands to her lips, quivering, while the coldness of the night wrapped her body.

Shikamaru was breathless and gasping for air. He placed his hands on his hips and moved his gaze to the grass ground. They were both silent when suddenly a familiar voice approached them.

"Here you are! I'm looking for you everywhere!" Kiba said while walking towards Temari

"Kiba!" She responds in a shivering voice

"Oh Shikamaru! Sasuke is looking for you" Kiba said while tapping his shoulder, Shikamaru's eyes were still fixed on the grass ground.

"Yeah, I'm going inside" He said.

The two both walked away from Shikamaru's spot. He glanced at their location and in his periphery, he saw Temari's hands intertwined with Kiba. He felt a sharp stab of pain strike inside him.