Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Grand Summoning Jutsu ❯ 1st Date ( Chapter 12 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Grand Summoning Jutsu

"I've never been on a date before" spat the redhead Kazekage, he sat in his residence with Temari leaning against the dresser and her arms crossed.

"that's why you have me" she said blankly, like he should have already known.

"OK, if your so smart, what the hell do I do"

"pick her up at 6" Temari stuck her tongue playfully at her younger brother.

"you are seriously no help. I don't even know why I am even going, or even considering going." he spat.

"common Gaara, I think she likes you. Just go, I'm sure you will have fun."

Temari had no idea how much Maya liked him, he knew perfectly well which is why he found it hard to reject anything that related to the beauty. "fine" he continued in his usual tone.

"well," the blond ninja smiled "like I said pick her up right at 6"

"I got that part" he grunted huffing from his hunched position on his bed.

"the only thing you need to remember is, be a gentleman...." Her voice trailed looking at the frustrated redhead now running his fingers though his hair pulling it from his face. "open doors for her, engage in conversation at ALL times because no one likes that awkward silence." she closed her eyes raising her finger in a lecture. "and above all, you must not let her pay. If she does you could just kiss your manliness good bye, this is rule number one for a first date."

"whatever, I just want this over with" he huffed. "I can't believe she told me in front of everyone" he grunted.

"well, you must have made an impression on her then" a smile formed at the corner of his sisters mouth.

Gaara opened one eye in her direction only to have him glance over at the clock "it's 5:30, maybe I should go?" he questioned.

Temari pushed herself from her leaning position and turned to look at the clock. "jumpin's yes! She lives across the village" she acted surprised that the time had flew by so fast. Gaara was already on his way out wearing his burgundy overcoat and black pants, he slipped on his sandals as he walked past his sister. He had a strange feeling in his stomach, he figured he was maybe a little excited to go out with Maya, but not that excited to show how he really felt to his sister.

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*knock knock* Maya heard the light rattle on the other side of her door, where she was ready waiting for Gaara. "hum 6:00pm, right on time" she giggled looking over at her clock. She spent the time after getting home from the hot springs getting ready, she wanted to look perfect, even though it was only reman. She didn't want to give him a doubt for accepting her invitation to go out to supper with her. a light curl in hair fell freely over her shoulders and back, her bangs brushed to the side to reveal her forehead underneath. Her lips shone in the light with a slight sparkle from the cherry lip gloss she applied minutes before. Sporting a blue with white flowers sun dress she found berried in her closet of things, it complimented the colour of her single blue eye. It's spaghetti straps exposed her shoulders and most of her upper chest. It cut to the shape of her tiny figure perfectly falling to a flare that stopped just before her knee. She slipped on a pair of flipflop sandals to replace her ninja ones, reaching for the door at the same time she swung it open to find the young Kazekage eyes turned to the ground. He moved his gaze when he heard the door open to greet the young woman. Maya got the reaction she wanted from the redhead, smiling at him as he stood in the door way, his mouth dropped in complete awe.

"nice to see you too." she smiled reaching her hand up dragging her finger under his chin and helped him shut his wide open mouth.

"yeah" a blank tone came from him.

"lets go" she grabbed a small three quarter length sleeved sweater for later that night when it got colder. She shut the door as she walked close to Gaara, securing it shut.

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Maya lifted the cloth that hung in the door way of the small reman shop peaking in. The old man was behind the counter with his back to her, cooking while a young girl cleaned the shelves of dust that had collected throughout the day.

"hello" spoke Maya in a cheerful voice. The man sprang his head around to find the small girl enter into his shop.

"good evening young lady." the man cheerful as always ,spoke to her. "my my, aren't you a sight for sore eyes." he laughed watching the young girl take her place at the bar style counter. A hand reached in to grab the cloth just after her, moving it to the side Gaara had followed the girl and sat beside her. "ohhh now I see" the man's eyes narrowed in a blank expression nudging in the redheads direction.

Gaara leaned over to Maya over her shoulder close to her ear. "I was suppose to open the door for you." he blushed a brilliant scarlet.

Maya's eyes had taken on a shock expression. Her mouth dropped as she turned to the young man still close to her ear. She leaned away from him slightly only to find his light blue-green eyes wide looking up at her. "you are so cute" she gave him a light kiss on the nose and face her way forward once again. His expression was still wide eyed and blank from the small kiss when .He snapped out of his daze it was suddenly interrupted by the old man across the way.

"what can I get you two." his eyes fell Gaara waiting for him to speak up. "I know you from somewhere..." He started

"you should" Maya gave a small giggle. "He's the Kazekage Gaara." she looked his way and stuck out her tongue with her fingers gave a peace sign.

"I wish you'd stop doing that" his eyes dropped to the counter in embarrassment.

"oh, that's right! Now I know you!" the man raised his voice cheerfully. "well young Kazekage, what can I get for you and your lady friend?"

"just the special today" Maya spoke back she new Gaara didn't have the guts to order for them both, as one of his eyes slid from the counter to his date.

"coming right up!" the cook turned his back to them and started to chop, cut and stir to prepare the meal.

"why..." Started Gaara. "me..." He asked her.

"why not?" she smiled at him closing her eyes.

a flush came to his cheeks when he saw the smile.

"I don't know, maybe..." She started again "the mysteriousness, the cute way you blush almost every time I talk to you. The stern look you give me when I try and flirt. I really don't know, but I really like being with you, it's clamming, and I feel safe, comforted" her voice became serious as she continued to speak. His attention was complete engulfed in her words. No one has ever expressed their feelings they had for him, ever. He felt shock, but comfort swept across his mind as she revealed her true thoughts of him.

"what about you?" she asked "why are you here?"

the question caught him completely off guard, he felt an uneasy feelings come across his limbs. Her look, it was scanning for her answer, awaiting for him to express how he felt. "I don't know..." He finished, turned his body once again to face front. Maya smiled at his reaction, she knew what he meant to say and she knew he wasn't the type to spill his undying love for anyone. Even though she thought he didn't love her, he cared for her deeply, otherwise, why was here?

"here you go" the old man placed the two bowls in front of the couple "enjoy!"

"thank you" a cheerful voice came from Maya.

Gaara reached for a set of chopsticks in a cylinder dish in front of him, pulling them apart making a loud snap. He then reached in for a second pair with his free hand and slid them beside his date. He didn't move his eyes from his food when she picked up the sticks and snapped them apart as well.

"thank you" she spoke, her voice was sweet. She must have known what she had done to him, spending so much of their time together.

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"soooo" the young girl working the ramen shop placed her elbows on the counter prompting her chin within in her open palms, staring at Maya. " are the two of you going to the dinner together?"

Gaara's eyes shot up from his dinner to look at the brown haired girl, he completely forgot about that.

"hum?" Maya questioned between the the noodles she was eating. "what are you talking about? Dinner?"

"Yeah" the girls smiled The Hokage said everyone was invited to this fancy dinner and was to dress in their finest. Apparently it was for Naruto after being gone so long and that he was granted Chunin rank." finished the girl.

Maya drew her attention to the Kazekage his nose deep into his bowl trying to eat the final scraps so he wouldn't have to speak.

"Gaara?" her gentle voice questioned.

~damnit, why do you have to talk to me like that.~ he grunted in his head. His eyes finally opened and lifted towards to meet the eyes of the multicolored eyes of his beautiful date.

"you knew of this?" she watched the redheaded boy nod finishing his meal. "you didn't tell me."

"it's not important." he spat flatly.

"I would love to go" her eyes grew large and pitiful. This was it for Gaara, he could not handle that look. All the while the young Ramen girl was eves dropping the entire time.

"do you want to go" a flush fell over his cheeks.

"with you? Yes, of course" her eyes brightened as her frown turned into a bright smile.

"It's in 2 weeks"

"awesome!" she was now excited beyond believe, he had done this to her. He made someone this happy, he enjoyed the feeling he had to give a small smirk from where his face still turned down at his now empty bowl.

Maya now overjoyed with the news began to reach for her money. Gaara of course noticed this right away as he reached his hand over to put his hand over hers to tell her not to bother. Her eyes grew watching the young man look up to the cook.

"how much" he spoke in his usual tone.

"Hum?" the man turned from his work to look at the Icy Iris of the redheaded kazage. "not tonight, it's on the house." stated the man.

"WOW! Thanks a lot!" raised Maya's happy voice. "this night just keeps getting more interesting" sliding her blue and green eyes to Gaara.

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Nothing much was said on their walk back to Maya's, Gaara had decided to walk her home to make sure she was OK. Deep sighs came from the girl on occasion as a sign of how happy the night has been.

"girls are hard to figure out sometimes." whispered Gaara.

"maybe" Maya reached her hand to weave it with his hand, her fingers wrapped around his as they walked along. "but it isn't bad, is it?"

the Redhead lifted his hand a bit to stare down at the delicate fingers engrain with his own, and let it fall to his side once again. "not all the time." he grunted, turning his eyes looking straight ahead.

"well this is it." the two walking hand in hand had reached the front door of Maya's apartment. "I had a nice time" she smiled at the shy reaction she got from the pale young man. She leaned in and gave him a small peck on his cheek. "you know if you don't get over your embarrassment you will stay red" she giggled releasing his hand from hers and opened the small door behind her. "good night Gaara." as she began to shut the door.

His eyes lifted to her disappearing for the night, "good night" he forced.