What we will do for our villages ...

Disclaimer: I do not own or are a part of Naruto. Although I would LOVE to live in Kohona, because then I could see who was bigger, Kakashi, Asuma or Gai. My bet’s on Gai. *wink* (If any of you are thinking I’m bias well …. Your right … sigh ….)

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Chapter 8

It’s The Little Moments That Make The World Go Round


“Do we have enough yet Temari?” Kankuro asked with the most bored tone he could muster. “This is getting to be too much.”

“You’ll have to buy another fridge.” Naruto teased as he hefted his lighter parcel.

“Well, being able to get free food at the Kazkages expense; I just want to make sure that we have the best.” a big smile. “If we have to spend it, might as well calibre.” Temari sang as she paid the vendor.

“Yes … that nice … NOW LETS GO HOME!” Kankuro ordered as Temari looked at him.

“Alright fine. Sheesh Kankuro, you’d think I’d drug you out for hours.” Temari said exasperatedly. “Look, Naruto is doing just fine. Aren’t you Naruto?”

“Hm? Uh, yeah, I’m good.” Naruto said as his eyes focused on her. “What’s happening?”

“He doesn’t count Temari. He’s not smart enough to know he’s bored.” Kankuro teased with a wicked grin.

“HEY! I’m smart!” Naruto began.

“Only stupid people and children say that their smart.” Kankuro started. “Everybody else would say ‘I’m intelligent.’.” He grinned back at Naruto.

“Okay okay okay, sheesh. Let’s go home!” Temari cried as she threw her hands up in the air with mock annoyance. “Because, apparently my little brother is becoming cranky.” she teased with a baby voice. “My poor Crankyu.”

Kankuro glared. “Never …” he began slowly. “Ever, call me that in public again Temari.” Kankuro could feel his arms tighten around the bags that he was holding.

“Okay sorry.” Temari said honestly. ’Sheesh, he can’t take a joke.’ “Come on boys, lets go home.”

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Sakura felt weird. The entire theatre was empty except for them. Despite that fact though, she was engrossed in the movie.

Gaara watched as the two people who seemed to be the couple of the movie, started to eat dinner. The looks they gave each other, the light giggles. These where all things that were new to him. Then it changed. They started to argue, and suddenly everything that had been good and light only a moment ago, was now harsh and sharp.

Gaara winced as he felt his chest tighten, he felt almost as bad as he had when he found Temari crying. Then the woman walked out of the apartment, vowing to never see him again. He heard a stifled cry and he looked over to Sakura. He looked at her leaning slightly forward form, tears running down her face. He inhaled deeply, as he turned back to the movie.

They had gotten back together, and to his own surprise; Gaara actually felt a positive feeling for them. He was pleased that they were together again. He leaned back slowly, not wanting to disturb Sakura; who was tearing again. He allowed himself a small smile in the dark, his body felt warm; almost numb. It was a feeling that he had never felt before. He liked it.

“I was such a fool for almost letting you go.” the man said.

“You were.” the woman said with a playful smile. “I’m here now though.”

“You and I are now one.” he said proudly. “As long as you are with me, I can live the rest of my life in peace.”

“Oh, your such a kidder.” she looks across the street. “Oh hey isn’t tha- HEY!”

Gaara watched as the woman turned to hit the offender, who easily ducked away and continued to grab her purse. The now Fiancée turned to hit the man who was assaulting his love. Things started to move too quickly, and for the first time throughout the entire movie; Gaara was engrossed. His eyes darted across the screen as the scene played out. Then suddenly it stopped. The music stopped, and thudded. Gaara watched with wide eyes, as the robber looked up into the woman’s eyes. As the lover looked into his companions eyes. A quiet almost dark song started to play as the woman fell back, blood now clearly visible. The deep red was spreading across her clothes. The robber ran, no longer being watched by the male. The woman’s fiancée knelt quickly and started to try to help her.


“I …” she began.

“NO. Don’t say another word!” he cried as he opened up her shirt to reveal the wound.

“I’ll …. always.” she tried again.

“NO!! STOP IT!” he screamed as he looked at the gushing wound.

“I’ll always … be … with.” she tried, tears streaming down her face.

“YES you will always be with me. HERE and NOW! Until WE die when WE’RE OLD!” he cried, as he tried to stop the bleeding.

“I’ll always be with … you. In here.” she managed to raise her hand to his chest and grabbed his shirt in front of his heart. “In here.”

“No.” he cried as her hand fell away limply. “No,” continues to try to stop the bleeding in vane. “NOOO!”


Gaara’s breath hitched as his hands clenched the arm rests. Pain as he had never experienced before blossomed from his heart. He could feel his chest tighten violently, as his hand now grabbed at his chest. His throat was tight. Yashamaru. The pain was still there, the pain of his uncle; of what truths he had told. The pain of when he had been a child. All that pain, all of it; was suddenly drowned out by all the people he had killed. They were all, somebody’s child, and possibly somebody’s husband, wife, father, mother. That had never occurred to him, even after all these years. He had only thought about the individual, but now; he realized that he could have destroyed families. Families. So many people, so many families, innocent families. His body hurt all over, his chest’s pain causing him to double over. He had never felt such pain before. Tears started to run down his face as he felt a gentle touch on his back.

“Gaara?!” Sakura asked quickly as she came in front of him and knelt. “Gaara!”

He couldn’t answer.

“Gaara.” Sakura spoke softly, as she gently but forcefully tried to uncurl him just a bit. Once he was in a better position, she hugged him tightly. “Shh, it’s okay. It’s okay.” ’Oh, way to go Sakura.’ she swore inwardly. ’If he freaks out what are you going to do? Hu?’ her inner voice was harsh, but honestly she didn’t know what she would do.

“I’m, I’m sorry Gaara.” Sakura managed as fear coursed though her body. “I’m sorry.”

She felt his arms wrap around her waist and pull her closer awkwardly. She could feel his sobs against her shoulder.

“Gaara.” her own tears were fighting for release. She had never heard such a pained cry, even when she had been younger; she had never managed to cry with that much pain. ’I don’t know if I could ever cry with that much pain …’ she thought as her own tears fell silently. “Shh, Gaara it’s okay now.” she tried, as she stroked his red hair. “Please, it’s okay.” she tried again, as his crying continued.

Gaara looked at Sakura, and saw her tears. For a moment they looked at each other, their noses practically touching. Suddenly he kissed her, kissed her like he had seen the man in the movie do.

“Mmph!” Sakura sounded as she was drawn forward more. She knew he was confused, so she let him do what he wanted. And allowed the back of her mind and the recesses of her heart to enjoy the contact it had never had before.

The kiss was hard, and wanting. It felt as if Gaara was trying to make Sakura feel what he felt though the kiss. All the pain, and all the confusion that was now taking over. His hands wandered across her back, as he press against her more. He stood bringing her up with him, the space between their bodies closing. He didn’t know what he was doing, but he did know that it felt good. He liked this, he wanted this. Finally he pulled away and looked at her. She looked confused, and almost frightened. A pang of emotion that he couldn’t identify hit his heart.

’I was scarring her.’ he thought as he looked at her. ’I can see it in her eyes.’ Though outwardly, Sakura looked fine; he could see her fear deep within her eyes. He could feel her shaking slightly against his hands. ’Why do I hurt everything.’ he asked himself. ’Because you’re a monster.’ said a dark voice. ’No, you’re the monster, I’m not.’ Gaara thought back as he looked at Sakura.

“Come on Gaara.” Sakura said almost distantly, due to shock. “Lets go home.”

Quietly and slowly she dislodged herself from his touch and started to walk down the isle. He watched her get to the end, then she turned back to look at him. “Please?” her tone was pleading. But it held no annoyance, or fear; only want.

Slowly, he composed himself, and he headed towards her. He really did want to go home.

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It didn’t take long to get home, it would have been fine; had everybody not wanted to know how it had gone.

“So, how was the movie?” Sasuke asked with a teasing smile.

“Was it romantic?” Naruto tried.

“It was a romance Naruto.” Sakura started with a deadpan voice. “Of course it was … up until the end …” she said quietly.

It was just loud enough for Gaara to hear, he looked at her with slightly drawn brows; then headed up the stairs. He could hear the footsteps coming towards him, then heard Sakura’s voice.

“Leave him alone Naruto.” Sakura said as she watched him go up the stairs. “That was the worst romance I’ve ever seen…” she muttered annoyed.

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Naruto having no tact whatsoever barged into the bedroom. He looked around, then found Gaara sitting on the floor in the corner.

“Gaara?” Naruto asked as he stepped forward, closing the door behind him. “Gaara?” he watched, as the other male looked up at him.

“Go away.” Gaara said quietly.

“No, what’s wrong?” Naruto asked as he walked closer.

“Stop, and go.” Gaara said a little bit louder.

“NO! Now tell me what’s wrong. I won’t go away until you do.” Naruto said stubbornly, as he knelt in front of Gaara.

“Go away.” Gaara said dangerously as his sand began to swirl around.

Part of Naruto wanted to go, right then; right there. He had never heard such a dangerous tone in his life, and part of himself reminded himself that he could very likely never hear another tone again. Naruto reached out and placed a hand on Gaara’s shoulder. He was going to stay, even if it killed him. He wanted to, and was going to help.

“You’re my friend, let me help you.” Naruto said clearly.

Gaara regarded Naruto with respect. It took something, if only stubbornness; to do what Naruto was doing now. He favoured the blonde with a small friendly grin. ’There, I’ve done my good deed for the day.’ he thought to himself as he watched Naruto smile broadly. Suddenly the blonde hugged him. It was different than other hugs he’d experienced; it seemed more real somehow. He was drawn against the larger ninja in a deep tight hug. After a moment, when the hug didn’t end; Gaara hugged back. It was light at first, then it deepened. A feeling ran through Gaara, one very similar to what he felt when he kissed Sakura. He clutched Naruto harder, enjoying the sensation.

Naruto was determined to remain in this embrace until Gaara let him go. Little did Naruto know that Gaara didn’t want it to end. At least, not for awhile.

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Whooo, well there’s chapter 8 WOOTENS!!

Empyreal - I’m glad your enjoying it. Thanks, it means a lot to hear that people are liking the interactions between the characters. Tee hee, go Sasuke! Temari used to change in front of her boyfriend, and the motions reminded her of it ^^, but more on that relationship later. Thanks, I’m happy that everybody likes how I’m writing them.

Saika-chan - Thanks a lot for saying so. I’m always trying to make sure that everybody is acting the way they would be had they had some more years of interaction. Tee hee, I think everybody wants to hug Gaara. I am going to continue, X.X just need to find out where I’m going ^^.

Multifaceted Tune - Yeah, Gaara and romance, woo tans! Thanks for the good words, ^^ I’m sure it will write itself.

Xgirlrogue - ^^ you’ll just have to wait and see how things unfold. I was hoping people would comment on the French Toast thing, I’m glad you liked it. It just seemed right that Sasuke would miss the little comforts of home, now that he was able to relax. ^^ You’ll just have to wait to see about Temari.

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Midori Tachibana - Hello to you to! I’m glad it makes you feel good when you read it, hehe, I want French Toast as well. I’ll keep up the writing!

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Arielle - Yes I did miss you *Sniff* (struggles to hold back Gai + Lee type tears) Thanks, for the coupling complements ^^ I’m happy with who I have^^. Well I hoped you liked this chapter. I am having fun writing, ohh believe me, there will be Lemony Goodness in just a bit. People just have to warm up to others first ^^.

Mehla Seraphim - Woo I did update! LOL, well; I imagine Gaara being somebody who would love the ‘Right’ type of romance movie. Just because the whole concept is out of his grasp, but it’s right there on screen. I think he’d like it.

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