Snowstorm [shikatema stuck in a cottage situated out of nowhere during a mission][very cliché, i know!] for FF layout. This was originally in a simple headcanon chat/script layout but since FF doesn't allow that, I just rewrote it this way. But be warned that it's not in real story format as I usually do. Translation: I was Shikamaru-lazy. Haha.

Shikamaru says, "Don't be stubborn. Come here."

Temari says, "No. It's not necessary." She keeps a distance of ten meters between them.

Shikamaru says, "Oh? What do you suggest? There's no firewood to make fire. Or any sort of heating device which would be useless since there's no electricity anyway. There are just these flimsy, ratty blankets. "

Temari says, "That will have to do. Throw me one."

Shikamaru says, "You do realize we'll have to take our wet clothes off first."

Temari says, "I know that, idiot. Turn around after you throw me a blanket."

Shikamaru mutters, "Troublesome."

Shikamaru throws a blanket at her and she catches it. Shikamaru turns around and takes off his shirt and pants while Temari tries her hardest not to look in his direction while she takes her clothes off.

Both of them are left in their underwear. They both drape the blankets over themselves.

They stay silent for half an hour as the snow rages on outside the cottage.

Temari starts to shiver violently, her teeth chattering.

Shikamaru sighs, rolling his eyes. He starts walking towards her and sits next to her. "You're too damn stubborn and prideful, troublesome woman."

Shikamaru opens his arms to her, exposing his chest. "Come on. It's only common sense."

Temari looks at him warily, trying to look unaffected.

Shikamaru sighs. "Do you really think I will take advantage of you?"

Temari whispers, "It's not you I'm worried about."

Shikamaru says, "Huh? What did you say?"

Temari says, "Nothing." To distract him, she finally moves into his embrace, flushing at his nearness.

Shikamaru places his chin on top of her head, squeezing her close, blushing at the skin to skin contact.

Temari snuggles closer into his chest, smiling.

Shikamaru is surprised but pleased. He places the softest kiss on top of her head, hoping she wouldn't notice.

Temari feels her face get hotter, glad that he couldn't see her face.

They stay that way, eventually falling asleep until the snow stops completely and the sun shines again.

Temari moves away reluctantly. "Thanks..."

Shikamaru says, "Think nothing of it."

Already missing each other's warmth.