I am sorry to those of you that were upset with me killing the enemy. However I felt that this was a distraction from the fic since I actually decided to make this fic more romance less action

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Temari opened her eyes and stared at the ceiling. Yesterday had been draining physically to say the least. She and Naruto had trained from the time Kamizaki had left to sun down. She wasn’t sure what drove Naruto to such ends, but she sure as hell was going to find out. Turning her head she watched her husband sleep. She had to admit he did look pretty damn cute as he slept. However she really wanted to know about the whiskers. Slowly she brought her hand towards his face. Slowly she began to stroke the markings on his face. She couldn’t help laugh as Naruto began to smile in his sleep. When she was satisfied by his reaction she rolled out of bed and headed for the shower. She couldn’t help but feel things between Naruto and herself were changing. It wasn’t a bad change though it just was different because ever since her father had become distant and her brothers had changed she hadn’t had this feeling.

Naruto awoke to one of the most amazing feelings he had ever had. Someone had been stroking his whiskers. No had ever done that but that didn’t matter. He had an idea of who had done it, when he heard the water in the shower turned on. Smiling he got out of bed and headed for kitchen. Today felt like it was going to be a good one.

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When Temari got out of the shower she was greeted by the smell of breakfast cooking and Naruto out of bed. Smiling it wasn’t usual for him to be out of bed at this hour. Heading down the stairs she saw that Naruto was at the stove cooking something.

Naruto turned around and saw her, smiling at her he turned around once again and continued what he was doing. “How did you sleep Temari-chan?”

“Like a log, some of those exercises you do are really draining I don’t know how you can do all of those repetitions, cause I am sore as heck. However I had a great idea.”

Naruto continued to cook, mumbled something like go on.

“I was thinking we could go out and look around the town to day together.”

“Sure I can take you to Ichiraku Ramen Stand.”

“Okay I guess.”

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A few hours later and a few more bags (carried by Naruto), the couple was standing in front of Naruto’s favorite restaurant. Temari looked at him suspiciously.

“Naruto-kun why did you bring me to a ramen stand?”

“Because Temari-chan this is the famous Ichiraku Ramen Stand that fed me for years.”

They sat down, when the cook turned around he was surprised.

“Naruto how are you doing I haven’t seen you in a while. I see you have brought a friend.”

Scratching the back of his head, “I’m doing fine, old man. I would also like to introduce you to Namikaze Temari, my wife.”

“Well congratulations Naruto. Ayame will be pleased to hear it. As for tonight meal it will be on me.

“Thanks old man.”

Temari looked at her jovial husband, he was the life of a party. She couldn’t help but smile at him, yet at the same time something was bothering her.

“Naruto-kun?”

“Yes, Temari-chan.”

“I was wondering why the villagers were looking at you funny that other day.”

“Oh that.” Releasing an exasperated breath. “It’s because I am the Jinchuuriki for the Kyuubi no Kitsune.”

Temari was surprised to say the least and yet it made everything come together. So this is why he and Gaara get along so well.

“Temari-chan I can understand if you don’t want to be with me. I know the pain it is…”

Temari silenced him with a kiss. When she pulled away she looking into his eyes, “My brother is Gaara of the Desert enough said.”

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When they got back to the compound. Naruto held the door open.

“Thanks Naruto-kun, but man am I sore.”

“Hey Temari-chan I have a great idea. You should go to the hot spring after breakfast and relax.”

“Naruto that’s a great idea…” Then something clicked in her head. “So Naruto-kun will you be joining me?”

“Um…I a…” A Large blush crept into his face and he walked towards the front door.

Once Temari had gotten out of her normal clothing and into a robe, she made her way to the hot spring. It seemed that for every step forward she and Naruto took then they would move back about three. Exhaling in confusion, she slid the door to the hot spring open and let some hot air escape before quickly closing the door. Removing the robe that she had worn she slid into the hot water and gasped at the sensation. Finding a spot to sit she lay her head back to rest. Her eyes shut after a few moments.

After a bit she heard the door slide open. Opening her eyes she saw Naruto standing there was a towel wrapped about his waist.

“I… thought I might take you up on your offer.” He said matter of factly.

Temari slid over to give him a little room. Naruto just stood there, raising one of his eyebrows. Temari smiled at him.

“Naruto you know eventually I’m going to see you so I don’t really know what you are all worried about.”

Naruto blushed a crimson red. Just at the moment that he dropped the towel a large plume of steam sprang up from the surface of the water. Next thing Temari knew her husband was sitting next to her. Shaking her head at him, she moved closer to him. She could feel him stiffen as she edged closer. When she was practically touching him she rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes. Naruto had a look of “What the hell am I supposed to do right now?” Giving up he did the only thing that he could think of, resting his head upon hears. Temari smiled.

“You know Naruto-kun today was special to me. I feel we are finally understanding each other.” When did I start calling him Naruto-kun?

Naruto smiled when he heard this, “I know Temari-chan it was special for me to.”

There was a familiar person’s voice came from the front gate to the compound, “Naruto if you are home and can hear me Tsunade would like you and Temari to come to the Hospital she needs your help!”

Temari looked at Naruto, “Naruto-kun who was that?”

“Sounded like Shizune-neechan. I guess we had better go.”

Temari only nodded.

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When they got to the hospital they were rushed up to the ER. Pushing the doors open they saw Tsunade standing over someone on the table. On the other side was Sakura. Looking down at the figure.

“Tsunade-sama what do you need?” Temari asked.

“Temari, Naruto I have something to show you.” She moved away from the person she had been standing over.

Upon seeing who it was Temari broke down. Rushing over to the bloodied and mangled body she cried, “Kamizaki!!!”

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