/Temari/
The two weeks pass too quickly. I find myself already packing my bags, sad that this is coming to an end. My dad has done everything to make us happy and we've enjoyed every second together.
I've also kept in touch with Shikamaru during these days. His life has been so busy, with his whole family and a surprise wedding, we've had little time to talk, especially with the time zone difference.
As much as I love my family, I miss the guys on campus and Shika too much. I'm not Hannah Montana yet, I can't have the best of both worlds.
I wish I had all my family and friends with me all the time, but on the other hand, the distance makes every moment together worthwhile and you have to see the glass half full.
Just like the first night here, I hear the door knock and, knowing it's my brothers, I tell them to come in.
- Are you ready to leave us? - Gaara asks and sits down on my bed while I keep busy tidying up.
- You're the one who's going to the other side of the world! - I retort - But no, I'm not ready.
- I bet you're already missing your non-boyfriend! - Kankuro says and laughs.
- What a joke! - I throw a pillow at him - He's the one who must be missing me! - I say and throw my hair behind my shoulder in a diva move.
- I don't know how, you're always talking to him, I still don't understand how Dad hasn't suspected! – Kankuro retaliates.
- If he did, he didn't say anything, and that's what matters.
They keep silent for too long sharing weird looks and that makes me feel strange. If they'd come here it's because they want to know something, and if they're taking too long to talk it's a cause for concern.
- I'm worried about Mum! - Gaara finally says and sighs.
- Why? - I stop what I'm doing and sit down next to them to give my undivided attention, we both know it's going to be a sensitive subject.
- She still has depressive tendencies and refuses to see a doctor. Next year we'll both be here and she'll be alone and I'm afraid of what will happen to her. Every day I go to school afraid that she'll do something she'll regret and I won't be there to help her! - Kankuro says sadly, choking back the tears that are starting to form.
- You shouldn't worry about that. I'm the eldest, it's my job to protect you and I'm failing at that. - I say and dry Gaara's single tear - We'll find a solution together, okay?
- Thanks sis, I'll miss you so much! – they both hug me.
- And I'll be counting the days until I see you again! - I say, already lost in the embrace.
- I'm going to pack my bag, I haven't even started yet! - Kankuro says as he breaks the hug and I shake my head in denial as they hurry back to their room.
Here alone, I let myself sink into my thoughts. I tried to put off my mum's problem as long as possible, my brothers and I knew that when they come here next year my mum would be alone, and that's not good. She's never taken the whole family thing well and I'd never forgive myself if she had to spend a year on her own.
Of course I've thought about the possibilities, either I stay there or they stays there, but I've lived their dream long enough, I can't take the dream of studying here away from them, the only possibility would be for me to do my final year in the UAE, but it seemed so far away that I didn't even want to accept that version. Now that the problem is closer, I have to concentrate on mentally preparing myself for the drastic change in my life.
I hate change. And I especially hate the idea of leaving all my friends behind!
The sun's rays pass through the curtains as the sound of the alarm clock reverberates through the room. My last day with my father, or rather morning. After lunch we'll take my brothers to the airport and head straight to my house on campus.
Shikamaru arrived last night and was nice to call me to say that he arrived safe and sound, just as I asked. I can't wait to see everyone again, I miss them so much and it's only been a fortnight.
I put an end to the deafening noise and quietly get dressed for breakfast. If I know my father, I'll have pancakes waiting for me.
- Good morning my love! - he says and gives me a kiss on the forehead as he always does.
- Good morning, Dad! - I smiled in reply – They haven't come down yet?
- I'm here! Good morning! - Kankuro says hurriedly followed by Gaara - Sorry for the delay, let's go and eat this amazing breakfast! - he says after kissing my father on the cheek.
The food was delicious, I'm going to miss this in my life as a university student with no time to cook, or any skills for that matter.
Towards the end of the morning, the atmosphere of farewell begins to settle around the house and, as we cook lunch together, we share smiles and enjoy our last moments in this utopia. No one in my family deserved to go through what they did; these joyful moments together, even without our mum, are a rarity for us.
We ate in false joy, happy to be together but sad that it was short-lived. The cake we made for dessert was surprisingly nice even though we made a mess in the kitchen that resulted in a lot of laughter. I'm going to take some home and my brothers too, as a souvenir of these happy days, even if so little, knowing my friends the cake will be gone in a day.
- Ready to go? - my father asks after closing the boot of the car.
- Not really, but I have no choice! - Gaara laments.
- I say the same! - Kankuro sigh and opens the car door to sit down.
We make the long journey in silence, the car filled with ambient music coming from the radio. When we arrive at the big airport, I feel my throat being consumed by a knot the size of the world.
- We'll walk you to check-in! - my father says. I remain silent, if I tried I doubt any words would come out of my mouth.
We go to the queue together and a few minutes later their bags are checked in. We all know that now is the time to say goodbye, but nobody is ready for it.
- I'm going to miss you two so much! - my father crushes them in a hug and sheds the first tear.
The lump in my throat seems to dissipate when I burst into tears myself - Take care of yourself and Mum for me! - I say and hug them tightly.
After a few minutes of getting myself together, I watch my brothers head for the security area, and I won't see them again for another three months.
- Let's go habibi! - my father puts his hand on the small of my back to encourage me to walk and I follow him back to the car.
The journey repeats the previous one until my father breaks the silence with a question - Don't you have anything to tell me, love?
- What do you mean, Dad? - I ask confused.
- I don't know. You've been smiling a lot on your mobile phone. You don't have a boyfriend, do you? - he replies in a worried tone.
- Of course not! - I say in an offended tone, I'm not sure why - I'm just keeping in touch with my friends from college!
- Like Tenten, Sasuke and Kiba? - he asks.
- Yes, and among others. - I say and turn my face to look outside, we're approaching our destination.
- Okay, I'm sorry to bother you, but after what's happened to you I just want what's best for you!
- I've already told you that I'm fine with it, and it's not going to be some idiot who stops me dating! - I say, losing patience.
- I know you are, just be careful with your choices, okay?
- Okay! - I say, already upset. I know he's looking out for me, but sometimes he irritates me by always reminding me of the same thing.
- We're here! - he says and stops the car in front of my house. We both get out and when he takes my bag from the car I look for my house keys in my wallet.
- I love you very much, my child, don't ever forget it! Visit me whenever you want, OK? - he says and this time he tries to hold back the tears.
- Of course I will, and I love you too, with all my heart! - he wipes away my tears and we give each other one last hug before I open the door. When I get in, I wave to him and he waves back before heading back home.
- I'm home! - I say without reply, the house is silent and I'm greeted only by Tsuki who comes running down the stairs towards me so that I can hold him. I cling to him and give him kisses, and it's in these moments that I'm glad I'm not allergic to cats.
- I've missed you too! - I say when he starts purring happily -Where are our housemate? - I ask when I put him down on the floor and take my suitcase to the bedroom, since no one is here I'll take the opportunity to unpack.
At the end of my task, I remember that I haven't called Shika to let him know I've arrived and I rush to do so, especially when I see the messages he's sent me worried.
- Tema, my God, I was getting worried! - he says as he answers the call on the second ring.
- Sorry, I got distracted unpacking, but you must be happy to know that I'm healthy and home alone with the cat, Tenten and Anko are gone.
- Good thing I'm already halfway to your place then. And I think they've gone out shopping, my cousin has too and wanted to drag me along to carry her bags. I'm glad I refused, I'll be there in 10 minutes. - he says and I finish with a "see you soon" and hang up.
When I look in the mirror I realise how I look, I need to get ready. And change my underwear. Two weeks apart, I know very well what's going to happen when he arrives.
Minutes later I find myself anxiously awaiting his arrival and with a strange feeling in my stomach, it feels like I'm about to have my first time.
When the doorbell rings, I don't even bother to see who it is, I just open it and throw myself into Shika's arms like a koala. His scent envelops me and he returns the squeeze with the same need and we sigh together. I'm home at last.
- I've missed you so much! - he says and kisses me intensely and lovingly.
- Me too! - I say and drag him inside without breaking the kiss.
We fall onto the nearest surface, the sofa, and I don't hold back when he puts his hands inside my blouse and I remove his T-shirt without hesitation. Gods, I miss this perfect body on top of mine.
Our hands are restless as they quickly remove the rest of our clothes and leave us completely naked. It turns out that putting on beautiful lingerie didn't do me any good, I don't think he even noticed how quickly he ripped it off.
- I think I'm getting dizzy with longing, I can't even think. - he says with difficulty between kisses and ragged breaths.
- Then let me do the hard work! - I say and turn us round with a certain difficulty, due to the limited space, getting on top - You stay quiet, just watching with that pretty face! - I say and start to roll over in his lap, in all this haste he's already protected and I'm ready to take him, and I can't wait much longer.
After a while of teasing, I put his member at my entrance and slowly slide down, I'd forgotten how good this feels, I can't stand the involuntary moan that comes out of my mouth.
Shikamaru's warm hands grip my ass and I start to move slowly, but the slow pace is short-lived and I'm soon consumed by a need that makes me move in quick, frantic movements with my hands resting on his chest.
My legs start to get tired, but my desire is stronger and I don't plan on stopping, Shika's stimulation push me further to the limit and I'm brought to my ecstasy in an orgasm that consumes me completely. I feel all the muscles of the man beneath me stiffen as he climaxes and I let myself fall onto his chest to catch my breath.
- We'd better go upstairs, we're in a rather revealing position in case anyone arrives. - I say, still struggling a little.
- You're probably right! And a bath does sound nice right now. - he kisses my forehead before carefully lifting us up.
- I totally agree! - I say and pick up my things and head for my room.
I hear the bedroom door close as I switch on the water and get ready to get in. I take another towel for Shika and head for the shower. My body is covered with the warmth of the water, but it quickly combusts with the warmth of Shikamaru's body. I could live in this embrace if my feelings weren't so confused, I don't know how to express the sensations I've had in the last thirty minutes, but they're all great.
When he kisses my neck and soaps my body, I'm sure I'm the happiest woman in the world, there are no worries, there's just me and him.
After a relaxing bath, we spend some time in the living room snuggled up watching a film, and gradually return to normality. We hear the house keys turn in the lock and Anko and Tenten come in with a bunch of bags in their hands. It takes them a while to see us on the sofa, lost in their conversation, I think they forgot I was coming back today.
- What nice friends, I come home and there's no one here, I didn't even get a welcome home party! - I say with mock offence.
- Look who's talking, you went to spend time with him straight away, I didn't even get a message telling me you'd arrived! - Ten crosses her arms as she speaks.
- I missed you too! - I stand up and give each of them a tight hug.
- Okay, you're forgiven, let's just put the shopping down and we'll be right back. - Anko says and they each go to their rooms and I return to the sofa. Soon I'm back in their company.
- How are your father and brothers? – Tenten asks.
- They're doing fine, my brother was all happy to tell me he's dating, my dad is still too worried about us instead of worrying about his own problems! - I sigh.
- He's suffered too, but he has reason to be worried, he only wants the best for you, especially after what happened! - she says.
- You sound like my father, you all talk as if my life revolves around one mistake. - I rebel - Some mistakes are made and that's alright, that's ok, you can think that your in love when your really just in pain, but in the end, it's better for you and that's the moral of the story, he doesn't mean anything to me anymore.
- I'm happy to hear that, but for someone who's seen you suffer for so long it's hard to believe it. I don't think we have as much willpower as you! - she justifies herself.
- Let's forget about it, OK? I heard there was cake? - Shikamaru saves the day with his speech and the girls' eyes light up at the mention of sweets.
- And there's enough for everyone, so let's enjoy it! - I say and we all head for the kitchen.
I may not have had a welcome party, but this moment is making up for it, everyone loves the cake and I have to hold Shika off so he doesn't eat it all, there's a bit left over for the girls. I may be sad that I'm going back to the classes tomorrow, but I'm more than happy that I'll be able to go back to dance classes.
Caring and loving Rasa is everything the sand siblings deserved! Justice for my traumatised children.