A/N : I never really thought I'd write anything other than Kainora but hey Naruto's ended, I'm in tears ( What am I supposed to do with myself now – the ending was so beautiful) and I'm trying not to scream because I'm supposed to be doing an assignment but… SHIKATEMA! Yes I waited 15 years for this lol: D plus I'm feeling nostalgic not only is part of my childhood over but I also might be leaving the house and the town I've lived in my whole life. Growing up is the worst haha have a nice day ;)

Disclamer : Kishimoto owns Naruto of course :D

Temari was never good at goodbyes, she looked almost dejected the whole day as she simply threw her stuff onto Shikamaru to carry.

"You know your acting more troublesome than normal…. Are you okay?"

He worried about her the only way he could, he teased her, he kissed her , he hugged her but he knew this last few days were one's she had to experience alone. It was her after all who was leaving her home.

She looked at Suna, Sunagakure , the village hidden in the wind with its dusty brown landscape absent of the green vegetation Konoha was known for. The heat settling on her skin as she felt its warmth wrap around her like a distant hug. It was comforting, it was different, but it was home. She felt a feeling of pride as she walked through the streets, her Suna headband in full view on her forehead, her origin never being one to be forgotten. She visited her usual spots, bowing to the owners as a way of saying goodbye but also as a way of saying 'thank you for taking care of me.'

She ignored him all day trying her best to pretend that it didn't matter. That leaving Suna wouldn't be as hard as she first suspected. He kept his distance giving her space as he followed her quietly watching her smile and bow and hug the people she knew.

When it came to say goodbye to her brothers she froze at the door and let her head hang wearily at the entrance. Maybe now was the time to step in, to suggest that maybe they should live here instead, or that they would visit often now that the new transport system to connect the villages was being set up. Telling someone not to worry when their worrying does the opposite to bring comfort and he knew that... She knew that, and when she finally turned her back on Suna for what felt like the last time, his hands slowly sliding into hers , that was enough to make her breakdown and cry.

So she cried, she did so quietly, she did so proudly and she did so passionately.

"I've packed your stuff for you, my mother said she would come by tomorrow to welcome you into the clan, do you want me to postpone it?"

She shook her head, laying on her back as she looked up at the sky from the balcony, Shikamaru following suit. As they lay next each other, taking in their new home, Temari looked nostalgically at the sky, it was no different to Suna's, even if everything around her was.

Leaving home is never easy, she never liked change, she never liked being away for too long, but she also loved the lazy young man that sat next to her gazing at the clouds like it was some sort of interesting past time. That was the best feeling, it was a new feeling, but it was one that left an uncharacteristic grin on her face whenever she saw him. But of course even the toughest woman will show her gentle side to the man she loves.

Slowly and assuredly she moved her head to place it on his shoulder as he brought her closer to him in response to the sudden contact. He gazed attentively at their conjoined hands and the wedding rings that decorated them, placing a simple kiss on her forward as he did so. Whilst she smiled up at him, his hands playing with hers, she felt content.

She had two homes now, and one was with him.