Maladaptive

VI. Autumn Leaves

I envy, the times we had together. Don't ever forget, the times we shared. Thank you.

~

"Geez. Surprised you could last three rounds."

Temari's breaths were short as she leaned over the kitchen counter. Her arms gave out from under her, causing her to collapse onto her bare torso. The warmth of his winter colored slime covered her back and began to trail down her buttocks. He soon took a proper stance over her and backed away, giving her room to finally stand. However, her knees were a bit weak. She had not felt such stunning pleasure in ages. Let alone, something she had felt was mutual on both parties.

"I will go shower Shika ~ "

Her voice was in a tease as she adjusted her voice into a high pitched frequency over the vowels in his title. Shikamaru's lips turned into a small smirk as he approached her and gently pressed himself against her. The only thing separating them was the red wool sweater over her body.

"Surprised you didn't grow hot in this."

His voice remained low as he tugged gently on the sleeve. Her eyes trailed away for a moment and giggled to herself as she replied,

"Nah, It's a bit cool anyways. You just helped me stay a bit - toasty."

His lips met hers for a brief moment followed by him letting go of her sleeve.

"I'll be out here whenever you are done. I have Haruka to keep me company."

She was still getting used to the man's affection which caused her to stand dumbfound for a moment. Men would usually be ready to up and leave after a session with her but he was- different. Kind enough to stay and tend to her every need. Once she came to however, her feet shuffled out of the room and down the hall. Shikamaru grabbed a few sheets of paper towels and began to clean himself up near the sink. His eyes occasionally looked out the window above the sink into the backyard to see what Haruka was up to. Nothing interesting came. She just pranced around in the dead leaves that had fallen into the grass and walkway. There was a specific spot in the yard that she seemed very interested in. She would always go back to it. Sniff through it then resume whatever she was doing before. Once he was finished. He found the shirt he wore the day before and slid it onto his back. He walked outside onto the porch which instantly got Haruka's attention. She quickly jumped up the three step stair case and jumped onto two legs. She leaned her weight against his waist in an excited fashion while Shikamaru gently scratched the peak of her head. His eyes looked back out to the yard and followed her trail to the area she kept going back to. His feet kicked up the leaves and when he arrived, he found nothing more than it just being a large pile of leaves. He was a bit disappointed by this discovery and decided to just take a sit. A long one. He found a comfortable chair on her porch that had large comfortable cushions. He laid back on the lawn chair with his fingers folded behind his head. His eyes had shut and he slowly began to fall into a state of unconsciousness. However, soon he felt a sudden pressure on his waist that spread over his torso. His eyes opened to see a pair of Teal iris staring back into his. She sprawled her body over him and gently let her lips brush against his. Her head then rested on his chest. She listened to the stillness of his gentle heartbeat. Haruka took a seat under the lawn chair and the three sat in silence for a bit. The only thing that occasionally broke the silence was the gentle breeze over the grass.

"Autumn - It's my favorite season."

Her voice was soft and almost in an hypnotic state of wonder.

"Why's that? You like the weather? Maybe the smell of smoked Turkey?"

Her body shook from a soft giggle as she looked off to the lone tree in her yard and replied,

"Not even. It's the trees."