Temari had returned to Suna after the week. She always hated saying goodbye to Shikamaru, but she always acted like leaving never fazed her, when truly it pained her.

Gaara wanted to talk to her, so he asked if she could come to the mansion. When she entered the mansion she seen two figures making out on the couch.

"Am I interrupting something"

The girl grabbed her shirt and ran out the house without looking back. Kankuro then sat up and straightened himself out.

"What happened to you not wanting any 'little Kankuros'"

"Well things changed"

"What happened to Hana"

"She said the long distance thing is not working"

"So you go back to doing this"

"Listen, don't mention anything to Gaara. He asked me to lay off the girls for a while"

"Oh, I'm definitely telling him. You're being reckless and it can really hurt his reputation"

"Then I'm telling him your secret"

"Are you really trying to blackmail me. What secret could you possibly tell"

"Gaara was checking over the accounts, and he noticed that the Inn fees has dropped significantly in the past three months. Where have you been staying Tema?"

"A cheaper inn, I was barely there. There was no need to stay at an expensive place"

"A cheaper place known as 'Shikamaru's Hotel'"

Her face burned bright red. She was so angry that she couldn't find the words to speak.

"Don't worry, I won't tell. But he better be sleeping on the couch or I will kick his ass"

"You can be a dick sometimes"

"That's my job as your brother"

Soon Gaara walked in to find his siblings sitting on the couch.

"I'm glad you both are here, we have some matters to discuss"

As he was speaking the both noticed a bracelet around his wrist. Gaara never wore jewelry so this was strange for them to see him wearing it.

"What is there to discuss"

"Well Temari, I will need you to stay in Konoha until the new year"

"For five months, why would I have to be there that long"

"Suna and Konoha are negotiating matters with trade and other concerns so if you are there, I will know that things are going smoothly"

"I just fell like that's longer than necessary"

"You are welcomed to visit, it's just a lot of important meetings are going to be happening constantly so I thought it would be easier for you"

"I understand, when will I leave"

"Any time before next week is fine"

"Thank you"

"Hey Gaara, what's that thing on your wrist" Kankuro asked before his brother was able to leave.

"It's a friendship bracelet, I bought it for Matsuri after she baked me a cake. She said the cake was for being a great friend and Kazekage"

Kankuro and Temari just smiled. Their little brother has completely changed from the person the knew 6 years ago.

Gaara was finished working for today, so she decided to cook for her brothers. Gaara helped while Kankuro provided the conversation. She enjoyed spending time with her brothers, even though they got on her nerves.

After dinner Gaara decided to walk Temari home. It was silent but she enjoyed his company. As they were outside her apartment the strangest thing happened. Gaara wrapped his arms around her. It didn't take long before she did the same thing.

"Temari, I want to thank you for everything you have done for Suna and also me and Kankuro."

"You don't have to thank me Gaara, I'm your sister"

"I think it's time to enjoy your life"

Temari then realized, that the five months wasn't for the mission, but for her to enjoy herself. She was thankful for this and decided to head out in the morning.

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Authors Note: Another chapter I hope you guys enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto