AN: It's been so long since I uploaded anything and I decided to do a double upload! Not sure if I'm any good at this any more... Oh well! On with the story!
One week had passed since Shikamaru had met the girl on the hilltop and everyday he had went there she was also there, busy reading. Every time he had tried to start a conversation she would ignore him or answer with a yes or no. The only time he hadn't been to the hill was when he had hung out with Naruto and as usual whenever he hung out with Naruto it lasted well into the night.
The following day after school let out he headed directly for the hill, intent on relaxing since the thought of all the homework he had been assigned gave him a headache. Reaching the top of the hill he wasn't surprised to see the same girl in her usual position, sitting indian style under the apple tree lost in her book. Not expecting a response he gave the same greeting he always gave. "Hey." It was short and simple, no elaborate greetings like Naruto or professor Jiraiya just hey.
"Hi." was the greeting he received in return slightly surprising him.
'So she does speak. For a second I thought I was speaking to a mute or something.' Shikamaru thought taking his seat on the other side of the tree.
"We never introduced ourselves. I'm Shikamaru Nara, nice to meet you." He introduced looking around the tree to look at her.
"Temari Sabaku. Likewise." This was the ending to their very short conversation, and the rest of the day went exactly the same as all the other days with Shikamaru resting his head against the tree listening to his ipod and Temari still reading, completely oblivious to anything around her. Sooner than either of them realized it was time for Shikamaru to leave. Sighing he got up and stretched his legs.
"Alright. Later Temari." He said already heading towards the bottom of the hill.
"Bye." Was her response as she continued to read her book, still lost in the fantasy world it provided.
AN: Done! They're making progress... kinda. Oh well. Review please!