When she started training with him, Temari found that shirtless, strategic Shikamaru was very different from the usual lazy boy who served as her guide.

This Shikamaru made her feel something else entirely—whatever this feeling was, it made her dizzy.

"Woman, where is your head?" Shikamaru drawled.

The shocked Temari soon realized that he was standing behind her, holding a kunai to her throat.

"That's the first time all day," Shikamaru remarked. "What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing!" Temari exclaimed. "Just, uh, dinner!"

"Well, come on," Shikamaru shrugged. "Let's go eat then."

"Together?" Temari asked.

"Together," Shikamaru replied, smirking.