At first, Moana and Keoni kept their affection on the down low and only for personal times. In addition, Moana had been helping Keoni with his mental health. It'd taken a bit of a downward turn lately. He started having nightmares, though he did his best to hide it out of embarrassment. However, the people who he called family were no fools.

Moana, her parents, her cousin, and Huihana were doing whatever they could to help him get better, and so far, Moana and Huihana had the most positive impact. Their kind words reassured him, and it was how they said those words.

In this way, Huihana and Keoni rebuilt their sibling bond. In no time, they were back to their usual sibling banter. Moana was surprised at how good Keoni was at annoying the hell out of his sister. She couldn't help but comment on it to her mother, who had siblings of her own while they strolled around the village together.

"Is that what it's really like to have siblings? They annoy the crap out of you?" Sina laughed and nodded.

"Yes it is. They're annoyingly endearing." Moana snickered, "they have no issue fighting you, but at the same time, they're usually the first to get by your side when you need them."

"How come I don't have any siblings?" Moana asked.

"Well… your father and I absolutely wanted to give you a brother or sister, but… I was personally unable to bear anymore children after having you. It broke our hearts…" Moana gave her mother a sympathetic smile and hugged her tightly. "I hope for you that when you decide to have children, you don't face the same struggle."

Moana hadn't even considered children recently. But, now that she and her mother had talked about siblings, that seed was planted.

Even while doing her chief duties, Moana would often be lost in thought. She wouldn't admit that it was mostly about Keoni, since she didn't really see him all that often during the day with her duties as a leader. But she did see him regularly at night.

The two started going into the now empty cave of ancestors to talk about their days and what they were thinking of.

Moana eventually told Keoni she'd been thinking about him regularly during the day. He found it incredibly flattering, and he told her he'd been thinking the same way.

"Y'know, thinking about you… it's been helping me when my mind isn't feeling the best." He admitted, thumbing around a rock in his hands, keeping his hands preoccupied. Moana blushed and played with her hair.

"That's so sweet, thank you." He looked at her, a loving look.

"I should be thanking you. If it wasn't for you, and for my mother, too, I wouldn't be here, I don't know if I wouldn't even be alive," he rubbed the back of his neck, "and I wouldn't have fallen in love with you either."

"You've been a blessing here too. I've heard the fishermen talk nothing but good things about you. You've given them a lot of tips, and believe it or not, they're incredibly thankful."

"Guess we have a lot to thank each other for, don't we?" Keoni chuckled. Moana nodded and rested her head on his shoulder, which had now completely healed and he no longer needed his sling. However, even though he could use his arm again, he wouldn't be able to raise up as high as he used to anymore. But, he was okay with that.

In response to her resting her head on his shoulder, he placed his hand on her thigh.

"This is probably a long shot, but… do you think there's a chance for us to… be together?" Keoni asked softly. Moana perked up in surprise.

"I- that's a heavy question. You know that would come with becoming chief too, right?" Keoni nodded.

"I've thought about that. But, you know, as long as you're there with me, I'm willing to learn." Moana blushed.

"That's… incredibly sweet of you." Moana pecked him on the cheek.

"I do try."

"Well, we ought to get back to the village, they'll be wondering where we are."

"Very true." Keoni stood up and offered his hand to her, which she gladly took. With a mischievous grin, Keoni pulled her right up against his chest, she blinked in surprise, but then she smiled, already figuring where this was going. He firmly pressed his lips against hers, sighing deeply. Moana pulled back ever so slightly.

"This is a side of you I haven't seen before." Keoni snickered.

"There's a lot you've yet to learn about me." Moana kissed his neck softly.

"I guess so."