Okay, probably the last chapter, but I might write more, depending on how I feel. Maybe I'll write two endings, one happy and one sad? Who knows; for now, just finish reading what I have written.
Chapter 5: Hope:
The next week went by quickly. The Sand nins and Leaf nins spent a lot of time as a group.
Shikamaru noticed that he really liked Temari's rare smile.
Temari noticed that she really liked Shikamaru's rare laugh.
Ino noticed that Temari only smiled around Shikamaru.
Chouji noticed Shikamaru only laughed around Temari.
Ino and Chouji smiled at each other and were happy for their friends.
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The week is over:
The gate of the Hidden Village of Sand
"Hey, we'll come visit some time," Kankuro promised, shaking hands with Shikamaru and Chouji and hugging Ino.
"Yeah! It's a promise!" Temari said, hugging her friends goodbye. "Hey, Pineapple-head, I want to talk to you alone for a minute," Temari whispered, pulling him into an alley.
"What is it? This is too bothersome…"
"I see you're back to your old self!" Temari smiled. "I have something to give you." Temari closed the space between Shikamaru and herself. "Close your eyes."
Shikamaru closed his eyes, and Temari leaned up to plant a kiss on Shikamaru's lips. Shikamaru deepened the kiss, though surprised at Temari's present. They pulled away from each other.
"There," Temari said, blushing. "You have my very first kiss!"
"W-Why? I don't have anything for you," Shikamaru said, confused.
"You already gave me something, Pineapple-head!" Temari hugged him. "You gave me hope when I needed it the most."
Three ninjas watched them secretly and quietly, smiling at their friends'/sister's newfound love.
Temari and Kankuro waved their friends off, hoping to see them again soon.
'I love you, Shikamaru…' Temari smiled and looked up to the sky. It was covered in clouds. Laughing, Temari made her way home with her brother.
Shikamaru looked up to the sky, covered in clouds. He smirked. 'I love you, Temari…'
And maybe, just maybe, someday they will be able to stay together…forever.