Chapter 12:

Time Can't Heal all Wounds but Love Can.

Disclaimer: See earlier chapters...

Temari...

The ground was littered in freshly fallen snow. It glistened as the moon glowed on it. Temari stuck her cold, gloved hands in her pockets. She was on her way to Naruto's to meet Sakura. They were going to see baby Ino. Temari frowned as she thought about Ino. The girl had caused so much trouble and yet Temari missed he. She livened everything up when they were friends. Plus she didn't want the baby to grow up not knowing her real mom. Temari felt her face heat up as she thought of this. Gaara had to live like that and up until Lee he was a wreck. Baby Ino was lucky though she had Iruka and Kakashi. Temari thought of her mother. Self sacrificed and it couldn't have done more damage. In the end it made sense though. Temari wiped her eyes and sniffled. Sakura couldn't see her cry like this. Not when Sakura, herself, was so vulnerable. The snow still fell and Temari felt a soft hand touch her cheek.

" Temari, you must be freezing," Sakura smiled at her from Naruto's porch.

She smiled not even realizing she had gotten there yet. She leaned into Sakura's touch and felt warm again.

" Come on. We made dinner and the Baby is awake," Sakura smiled.

Temari noticed how the green turtle neck she wore was snug in all the right places and complimented her eyes nicely. She also smiled at how Sakura had pulled her hair back and looked very different from how she used to. She was indeed a woman. Temari felt a blush rise on her cheeks and followed the pink haired girl inside. Sakura stopped at the edge of Inos' blanket. The baby looked up with beautiful blue eyes.

" Well she's got her mom's spunk," Temari giggled.

" She has none of her fathers qualities except for his brains and hair," Sakura smiled.

Temari smile as Iruka picked up the baby to feed it. She saw the complete look of love in his eyes and knew the baby would be fine. Baby Ino giggled and reached up. She poked Iruka's face curiously. They played with the baby a little and then Sakura had to go home.

" I'll walk with you," Temari said pulling on her jacket.

Sakura smiled as she and Temari walked into the storm. The wind tussled their hair under their hats. Sakura's soft, Straight hair blew in Temari's face. She breathed in the scent. Sakura threw a snowball at the distracted Temari.

" Hey," Temari yelled.

She ran after Sakura and retaliated. This was war. The girls were running all over, throwing snow at each other. Sakura stopped as temari slammed into her. They both sprawled to the ground. Temari stood and Helped Sakura up. She looked at the shorter girl with the sun setting behind her. She looks like an Angel. A beautiful angel! Temari couldn't stop herself. She took Sakura's cheek in her hand and brought their faces together. Her lips brushed against the other girls and she sighed. Sakura melted in her touch.

Oh my god. I'm kissing her.

Sakura...

Oh my god. She is kissing me!

Sakura felt the other girls soft lips on hers. She gasped which urged Temari to go further. She slipped her tongue in the other girls mouth and explored it. When they were out of air they pulled away. Sakura smiled and took Temari's hand. They walked back in silence. Both content with what had happened. When they reached Sakura's door Temari leaned in and kissed her again. Sakura shut her eyes and held her breath. The other girl pulled away to leave.

" Wait. Won't you stay?" Sakura grabbed her wrist.

She looked into those beautiful emerald eyes and couldn't resist.

" Yes," She sighed.

She followed Sakura in and went to the family room.

" Hey mom and dad," Sakura said.

" Mr. And Mrs. Haruno. Hello," Temari bowed her head in respect.

"Hello girls. Would you like some cookies? I bake some," Mrs. Haruno asked.

" Yes mom. Thanks," Sakura and Temari went to eat some fresh, warm cookies.

They slipped off their coats and gloves and hung them to dry. Temari hugged Sakura as she went to get cups for milk. Sakura smiled and leaned back against her. Her hair brushed against Temari's cheek. Both girls were comfortable and smiled. The water her mom had put in the pot for tea started to hiss and boil over. Sakura squeaked and ran to shut it off. Temari left giggling in her wake.

Naruto

Sasuke lay on his back on Naruto's bed. His sweater hugging his muscles so that they were visible. He's so freaking hot. Naruto lay next to him on his stomach with his legs swinging in the air behind him. He was reading a book. Sasuke watched him curiously and he blushed as he felt him staring. Then a hand touched his cheek and he closed his blue eyes.

" Look at me," Sasuke demanded silently.

Naruto opened his eyes. Such an intense gaze. Full of love and longing.

" I love you Naru- Chan," Sasuke whispered.

The way he whispered it gave Naruto shivers up his spine. Sasuke's hand left his face and slipped under his hip. Naruto let Sasuke pull him closer and hold him. The book was dragged along with him and he smiled. Sasuke's breath was warm against his ear as he breathed. Naruto felt his eyes slip shut as sleep over came him. Nuzzled against Sasuke's chest he fell asleep. Sasuke smiled and saved his page. He put the book on the nightstand and shut the lamp off.

Sasuke...

My little blond angel. I love to watch him sleep. Soon sleep dominated Sasuke too and he felt his eyes closed. Naruto groaned and moved closer. Sasuke reached down and pulled the covers around them. They slept peacefully.

A/n Okay really uneventful other than the kiss. I had a little trouble with this chapter but the next one should be better.