"Temari-san, you wanted to talk," Shikamaru said, in a monotone.
The kunoichi winced at his formality.
"We don't have to be awkward, you know," Temari sighed. "We can still work together, even though we broke up."
"I'd rather not," Shikamaru chuckled darkly.
"You're acting like a child," she told him, frustrated.
"You're acting like you don't love me," he retorted.
Shikamaru stepped forward, erasing the space between them.
"I don't," Temari protested, breathless now that he was so close.
"Prove it," Shikamaru whispered. "Take a step back."
She could do nothing but throw her arms around him and kiss him.