[Good god, Shikamaru. Is this your way of making her weak-kneed or something?
Because, well, the instant she notices that arm resting on his lap, her gaze lingers on his stomach, fully knowing that beneath his shirt lies the scars to prove one of their greatest ordeals as of late.
Then, almost like being struck by lightning, she remembers. The furniture gone, she was transported back to that moment - the same distance, the same spot, but a different image.
Though instead of feeling fear for going back to that exact instance, she feels relief because the unknown she dreaded had a good result now. And just like the scars on his stomach, the same ones were the only ones that remained in her heart.
As she approaches him closer, a soft, wistful smile curves up her lips. The steps she's now taking are firm and reassuring, a far cry from the trembling ones she did that fateful day. As though it's second nature for her, once she's behind his seated form, she crouches down and loops her arms around his shoulders from behind in a loose hug.]
We're teammates. No need for thanks.
[A tighter yet gentle grip as she rests her chin on one of his shoulders.]
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Because, well, the instant she notices that arm resting on his lap, her gaze lingers on his stomach, fully knowing that beneath his shirt lies the scars to prove one of their greatest ordeals as of late.
Then, almost like being struck by lightning, she remembers. The furniture gone, she was transported back to that moment - the same distance, the same spot, but a different image.
Though instead of feeling fear for going back to that exact instance, she feels relief because the unknown she dreaded had a good result now. And just like the scars on his stomach, the same ones were the only ones that remained in her heart.
As she approaches him closer, a soft, wistful smile curves up her lips. The steps she's now taking are firm and reassuring, a far cry from the trembling ones she did that fateful day. As though it's second nature for her, once she's behind his seated form, she crouches down and loops her arms around his shoulders from behind in a loose hug.]
We're teammates. No need for thanks.
[A tighter yet gentle grip as she rests her chin on one of his shoulders.]
I'm just glad you're safe.