Title: Steady Against the Tide
Pairing: Shikamaru/Temari
Rating: PG-13 to be safe, for themes of war and canon death
Genre: Tragedy, Hurt/Comfort, Subtle Romance
Status: 490 words, complete
Warnings: Spoilers for manga ch.616

Summary: In the aftermath of war, Temari stands beside him, steady. And Shikamaru finally understands.

Read at: Fanfiction.net | AO3

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