A/N: Don't think I ever mentioned this, so here goes shameless self-promotion. A while back, I wrote an AU ShikaTema oneshot, so if you're interested, I'd love for you guys to read it! Anyway, enjoy!
"Congratulations on your engagement," Shikamaru told her.
Temari bit her lip.
"He's a good man, Shikamaru," she replied. "And Suna will benefit from this alliance."
"Is your village all you ever think about?" Shikamaru asked lowly. "Do you really think he can make you happy?"
"Suna will—" Temari began.
"I didn't ask you about Suna!" Shikamaru interrupted her. "I asked if he could make you happy."
"You idiot!" Temari exclaimed. "You know he can't!"
At last, Shikamaru smiled.
"Then let's go," he suggested, extending his hand to her.
Temari grabbed his hand without another thought and began to run.