[While he may have entertained the unlikely possibility of that happening, that she didn't would not be a surprise.
As it is, he's more or less forgotten about the exchange. He heads back into his apartment... and notes the light dusting of powder on the doorknob from the inside is disturbed. So she's been in here again.
He's tempted to set a mouse trap on the other side of the door next time, honestly. Just to be an ass.
But there's more important things to think about. Running into Itachi brought other problems he'd forgotten back to his attention. Have we mentioned that Luceti is troublesome lately? Because it is.
After half an hour spent in his room, he decides brooding really isn't going to get him anywhere. Chouji would agree with that, most likely - and probably suggest eating something, while he's at it. Turns out it's hard to deny your best friend even when he isn't present and accounted for.
Dinner it is then. Shikamaru heads out of his apartment for the kitchen, then pauses. He takes a few steps back to Temari's apartment, and knocks on the door.]
[...action]
As it is, he's more or less forgotten about the exchange. He heads back into his apartment... and notes the light dusting of powder on the doorknob from the inside is disturbed. So she's been in here again.
He's tempted to set a mouse trap on the other side of the door next time, honestly. Just to be an ass.
But there's more important things to think about. Running into Itachi brought other problems he'd forgotten back to his attention. Have we mentioned that Luceti is troublesome lately? Because it is.
After half an hour spent in his room, he decides brooding really isn't going to get him anywhere. Chouji would agree with that, most likely - and probably suggest eating something, while he's at it. Turns out it's hard to deny your best friend even when he isn't present and accounted for.
Dinner it is then. Shikamaru heads out of his apartment for the kitchen, then pauses. He takes a few steps back to Temari's apartment, and knocks on the door.]