Shikamaru and Temari slept in each other's arms. He yawned and opened his eyes slowly. The first thing he saw were ocean green eyes. And a smile that fills his stomach with butterflies. He played with her soft sand colored hair. beautiful Shikamaru smiled.

"Good morning Shikamaru."

"Good morning beautiful." She smirked at him. He kissed her lips gently and smirked at her bewildered face.

"We should get dressed." She said. Shikamaru nodded and they both searched the room for their clothes. When they finally finished changing, they left the room and into a cozy living room. Temari went to the right into the bathroom. She's been in Shikamaru's place many times, so she knows where everything is. Shikamaru yawned and began making some eggs.

"Do you want some?" He called from the kitchen. He heard a muffled 'yes.' Temari came out from the bathroom and sat on one of the dining chairs.

"I don't know why, but I just love being at your house."

"Really?" He said grabbing plates.

"Mhm. It's just so nice and relaxing."

"Yeah it is." He set the breakfast on the table. "Juice?"

"Ummm, no water."

"Okay then." She heard the fridge opening and some pouring.

"Yeah, like I was saying. I feel...... safe here."

"Safe?" He said and gave her the cup with water. He pulled out a chair and sat down. Then he reached to the center of the table for bread, and began eating. Temari did the same. When they finished eating, Shikamaru began doing the dishes.

"I'll do them, it's the least I can do." Temari said.

"No it's okay."

"Let me do them!"

"Fine.... jeez." He dried his hands and went to sit on the couch. He stared out the window and sighed.

"I'm such a coward." Temari said behind him. He felt her sit on the couch.

"What do you mean?"

"If I would of said something before.... we wouldn't of had one last day together like this."

"I should of said something too. It's not only your fault."

"Yes it is. I'm the one getting married. It's my fault that we can't be together."

"I was wondering, why are you getting married?"

"My father arranged this marriage. Gaara is trying to stop it, but he can't."

"Why not?"

"It's a forced marriage."

"What's that?"

"It's like an arranged marriage, but it doesn't matter what the victims do. It's still going to happen."

"Victims?"

"Yes."

"What if you're already married? Do you still get married?"

"I don't think so."

"When's the wedding?"

"In a week."

"We have enough time."

"For what?"

"Temari. I'm going to Suna with you."

"What for?!"

"I'll have to tell Tsunade before I go."

"You're not going!"

"Yes I am. Temari. I love you."

"I love you too."

"And I've known you for a long time. I know everything about you. We trust each other till death."

"You're right. I know everything about you too."

"I know. I'm twenty-two. and You're twenty-five."

"Are you calling me old?"

"We're both Jonin level ninjas."

"Shikamaru what are you ranting about?"

"Hmmmm I'm pretty sure you still want to be a kunoichi. And I'm not going to stop you from being one."

"Shikamaru......?"

"How many times can we see each other?"

"Huh?"

"How many times do we see each other a year?"

"I think six."

"We'll double it. And see each other every month. We'll take turns."

"Turns?"

"You've never been here when it snows have you? It's beautiful."

"No I haven't"

"You're going to love it."

"Can you please tell me what the hell you're talking about?"

"Snow. I'm talking about snow Temari. What month is it?"

"It's November."

"What day is it?"

"I think the twenty-ninth."

"It snows around the first week of December."

"Umm okay."

"Three day journeys. And you only have a week."

"Stop talking so much! I have no idea what the hell you're talking about and you're just spitting out random things!"

"Temari?"

"What!?"

"Who are you marrying?"

"A guy named Katsou."

"Katsou?"

"He's a ninja from our village."

"Why did your father pick him?"

"My mother and his mother were best friends. They got pregnant at the same time hoping their kids will become best friends or lovers. Talk about crazy. I don't even know Katsou, so that was all a waste."

"Why don't you know him?"

"Well, after my mother died, Katsou's mother never spoke to us again. She never liked my father. Neither do I, so I don't blame her."

"Why didn't you ask her to cancel the marriage?"

"She's dead."

"Ohh." Shikamaru sighed and stared out the window.

"Shikamaru?"

"Hm?" He turned towards her.

"What where you talking about earlier?"

"I have an idea, but I'm not sure it would work."

"What is it?" She asked curiously. Shikamaru reached forward and grabbed her hands.

"Well....."

"Just say it."

"I know it sounds crazy, but what if we get married?" Shikamaru whispered.

Horrible way to end this chapter. I don't like cliff hangers. Kami, this story sucks :/

I promise I'll write better ones lol

RxR please :)