-Sheera-

I smiled at both of my sisters as we got ready for the festival.

"Come on guys, the festival has already started!"

TenTen's voice called from the other side of Saya's door.

"Alright! We're almost ready!"

Saya shouted and I heard footsteps as TenTen went downstairs.

"Star, will you help me with my kimono?"

Saya asked and I saw Star smile happily before jumping up from the bed and started to help Saya with her red and black kimono with a purple belt.

"I'll help with your hair."

I said before walking behind my youngest sister and started to do her hair.

I never would have throught I'd see the day when Saya, Star, and I would be going to the Summer Festival with a group of Mythical friends and dates.

"Done."

Star and I said in unison as we stepped back to admire our work.

"If you guys don't get down here right now we're leaving without you!"

We heard Temari yell from downstairs and we rushed for the door and tripped over each other and fell on the floor in a heap. We burst out laughing before we got to our feet and headed down the stairs, still laughing at our stupidity.

-Deidara-

I turned towards the stairs when I heard laughter. I saw Sheera, Saya, and Star coming down the stairs. Sheera had her hair straightened and was wearing a dark blue kimono. Saya was wearing a red and black kimono with her hair curled into little ringlets about her face with half of it tied back with the other half left down. But what Star was wearing is what got my attention. She had on a light pink kimono with little yellow designs on the sleeves and at the bottom and a blue belt around her waist. her hair had gotten a little bit longer, almost past her chin adn she's parted it differently and straightened it instead of leaving it its usual spiky self. She looked gorgeous and hearing her laugh with her sisters as they came down the stairs made me never want to see her upset. I loved her, every part of her. Her eyes, her smile, her laugh. The way she shouts out random things, how she always seems hyper, and the way her face lights up when she sees one of my explosions. I never thought I'd ever feel so strongly for someone, but I do.

"Finally!"

Sakura said as they finally reached the bottom.

"Oh hush."

Sheera said as she walked over towards Itachi and Star came over to me. She smiled at me and I couldn't help but smile back as I wrapped my arms around her. I saw Saya look down at her kimono and start picking at it as if she didn't think it looked good. One thing I'd learned about Saya is that she has very low self-esteem. I saw Gaara walk up to her and lift her head up so she was staring at him. He whispered soemthing to her to make her blush before he leaned down and kissed her.

"Alright, let's get going or we're going to miss the festival all together."

Naruto said before heading out the door with a lilac kimono clad Hinata following.

"Come on guys, let's enjoy the festival."

Temari said and we all smiled and headed out the door.

-Star-

"Deidei look!"

I shouted as I ran over to a stand with a bunch of fish in a tank.

"Hello little lady."

The old man behind the tank of fish said with a smile as Deidara came and joined me.

"Wanna play?"

The man asked and I nodded excitedly before paying him and picking up the paper net. I almost got a pretty white and gold Koi fish when the net broke.

"Aww."

I pouted and tried again, only to have the same result. I fel tears build up at the corner of my eyes and turned to look at Deidara.

"Deidei."

I pouted and saw him look from me to the fish tank, then back to me before paying the guy and picking up the paper net. I watched as he chased the white and gold fish around the tank before cornering him. I waited with baited breath as he lifted it out of the tank and gently dropped it into the bowl.

"We have a winner."

The man said as eh took the fish and put it in a plastic bag filled with water and handed it to Deidara. He turned towards me and held out the fish.

"Here, yeah."

He said and I smiled at him before I jumped him and wrapped both my arms and legs around him in a hug.

"Thank you!"

I shouted as I kissed him and got down. I took the fish from him and smiled at it through the bag.

I heard laughter from the old man and turned to look at him confused. He pointed towards Deidara and I saw he was blushing. I smiled again before taking his hand and leading him away from the stand. We had a whole festival to enjoy.

-Hinata-

The boardwalk looked amazing. They'd set up stands with food, games, and other things on either side of the sidewalk. They'd decorated it so it looked like a real festival. I couldn't wait for the fireworks show, I bet it was going to be beautiful.

"Hey Hina, you want to get a bite to eat before the fireworks show?"

Naruto asked, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"Can it be something other than ramen?"

I asked. i loved Naruto and his obsession with the flavored noodles, but they got old rather quickly.

"It can be anything you want."

He said with a big, goofy smile and I couldn't help but smile back. It was damn near impossible to get Naruto to willingly choose to eat something other than ramen, so for him to say I could choose what we ate made me feel special. I leaned over towards him and pecked him on the cheek before pullin ghim towards a stand with food I wanted.

-Temari-

"Where are we going Shikamaru?"

I asked as he pulled me through the crowd of people and away from the festival.

"You'll see."

He said and I groaned, but continued to let him lead the way. When we finally stopped I looked around confused and saw we were standing in the middle of the gazebo in one of the parks.

"Why are we-"

I started to ask, but Shikamaru cut me off.

"It'll be the best place to watch the fireworks."

He said and I smiled at him before following him to the built-in bench inside and sitting down. I shook my head and laughed when he laid down along the bench and rest his head in my lap.

"Wake me when it starts."

He said with his eyes already closed. I smiled as I ran my fingers through his hair. I turned and looked up at steadily darkening sky. Once it was fully dark they'd start the show.

-Sakura-

I smiled to myself as I held the little teddy bear Sasuke had won for me to my chest. fo so long I thought Sasuke would never even look at me, but thanks to saya he looks at me with so much love that I feel I might just disappear on the spot.

"Here should be fine."

Sasuke said as he sat down on the edge of the pier. he motioned for me to sit with him and I did. I blushed when he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer to him. This summer had been the best I've ever had, and the night still wasn't over just yet.

-TenTen-

"Are you sure you don't want a teddy bear or something?"

The man asked and I frowned.

"No. I want the Chinese daggers."

I said to the traveling merchant and he frowned.

"I-"

"If you won't sell them to her, then sell them to me."

Neji said from beside me. The man glanced at him before nodding. I glared at the man before storming off.

What was that about? Was my money not good enough or something? Girls can buy weapons too dammit!

I thought angrily. Those daggers would have been a beautiful piece to add to my collection of weapons.

"TenTen."

I heard Neji say from behind me and turned towards him. I was going to snap at him for buying the daggers I wanted for me when i noticed something had been added to them. I looked closer and saw 'Eternal protector' and 'Eternal Lover' engraved on the blades of daggers.

"Neji."

I said softly as I took them from him. I smiled at him before wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling his head down for a kiss.

"Thank you."

I said and he smiled down at me before wrappnig his arms around my waist and pulling me closer before he kissed me.

-Sheera-

I leaned against Itachi and clutched the panda bear he'd gotten me earlier as we sat along the beach. It was pretty dark out and was probably close to around twelve. I didn't really want the summer to end, but at least next year would be our last year in high school. And knowing I had Itachi and so many friends made it even better.

There was a loud whistling sound and I looked up to see a stream of bright green rise in the sky before exploding with a bang and spreading sparks across the sky.

"Look, it's started."

I said to Itachi and pointed towards the sky. His only response was to tighten his grip around me, but that was fine by me.

-Saya-

"Gaara, where are we going? The fireworks have started."

I whined as he pulled me away from the festival and back to the house.

"Gaara."

I said pulling against his grip on my hand, but I couldn't get free. He suddenly stopped and wrapped his arms around me as if he were giving me a hug.

What in the world is he doing?

I wondered. I suddenly felt wind rushing past me and closed my eyes. When the wind stopped I opened my eyes and saw we were standing ontop of the beach house.

"Ah!"

I shouted in surprise and tightened my grip on Gaara's arms. I heard him laugh at me and glared at him until another loud bang sounded and a shower of red sparks filled the sky. I gasped in surprise as colors filled the sky as more fireworks exploded in the sky.

"It's so beautiful."

I whispered as I watched the sparks light up the sky.

"Yes you are."

I heard Gaara say and turned to see him staring at me and blushed when he pulled me closer and kissed me. I shivered when I felt his hands skim over my sides and slip beneath the folds on my kimono. When I felt his fingers brush my skin I gasped and he slid his tongue inside my mouth. I moaned when I felt his hand slip beneath my panties.

"Gaara."

I said and he stopped and looked down at me.

"Want me to stop?"

He asked and I looked up into his sky blue eyes and saw he was holding himself back for my response. I could barely hear my thundering heartbeat over the loud booms of the fireworks still exploding in the sky.

Do I want to give this part of me up to Gaara?

I wondered as I searched his eyes. When I saw the emotions there I found my answer. There was lust, and want, but there was also love.

"No."

I said and saw relief flash in his eyes before I felt his lips crash against mine again. I moaned as he trailed kisses down my jaw to my neck and nipped at the skin around my pulse point.

"G-Gaara, at least get to a bed."

I said and felt him smirk against my skin before I felt myself being picked up. I blinked and we were suddenly inside. I looked around and recognized Gaara's room. I looked up to see Gaara pulling off his shirt. I blushed when he looked at me as he tossed his shirt to the floor.

Gaara helped me out of my kimono and I laid down on the bed as he hovered over me after having shred the rest of his clothing. I suddenly felt really nervous, this wouldn't be my first time, but it would be my first time with Gaara.

"It's alright doll, I'll be gentle."

He whispered in my ear and I opened my mouth to say something, but found I couldn't make a coherent thought as I felt him push inside of me. I threw my head back and screamed in pleasure as he started rocking his hips against mine. I looked out the window next to the bed as I felt him move again. Just as he pushed back in a shower of red sparks filled the sky again and I couldn't help but smile before turning my attention to Gaara. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled his head down to mine for a passionate kiss before releasing him so I could breathe. I was a little sad that Summer was ending, but as long as I had Gaara, my sisters, and my friends I'd be okay. I felt Gaara speed up and tightened my grip around his neck to have something to hold onto and moaned loudly. I opened my eyes and looked up at him to see him smiling down at me. I'd be fine as long as I had him.

A/N: Okay, that wasn't how I'd planned that to go, but it worked. I was gonna leave this story T-rated, but I can't really do that. Sorry. At least it's not nearly as detailed as some of my other stories. Anyways, this is the end of this story. Hope you guys have enjoyed, cuz I sure as hell have. Don't worry though, there's gonna be a sequel thanks to my friend OokamiLover19 convincing me to cut this off here and continue in another story. Also, thank you TeeBeMe, your stories have helped a lot in the making of this story. Others have helped as well and I've given you guys props. I hope you will review on this last chapter as well as reading the sequel to this. Much love guys, later.