She waited for him on the hillside; away from her brothers' prying eyes. Her figure lay on the slope, her eyes studying the clouds; a favourite pastime of his.
He visited her monthly, though she yearned for his presence more often. He had asked her to move to Konoha with him, but she declined. She had a duty being a Sand kunoichi.
She sensed a familiar presence approaching. Her eyes closed in satisfaction. He had kept his promise. He always did.
"What are you brooding about?" asked Shikamaru.
Temari smile absently, "Oh, just how some things always remain the same."