Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Loveless Suna ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6 is up. Have fun.

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“Yes, we've heard a lot about you.” He said where after he took my hand and brought it to his mouth. “It's nice to meet you, Shizuka.” He said before his lips touched my hand. I felt a blush rise and a killing aura come from behind me.

“Kazekage-sama, when is Temari going to arrive?” Sakura tried to distract Gaara, when she heard his sand move inside the gourd. Neji's eyes shots to those of Gaara while letting go of my hand.

“Nice to meet you too, Neji.” I answered, giving Gaara a warning glance. The Hyuuga gave me rare smile and then directed himself to the redhead.

“Kazekage-sama, I didn't see you there. Welcome too Konoha.”

“Thank you, Hyuuga.” Gaara answered with narrowed eyes and finally addressed Sakura. “Temari's arriving with the others tomorrow.” Sakura face fell and I looked stunned at Gaara.

“Tomorrow? I thought they would be arriving in a couple of hours.”

“They need a third day to get here.”

“A third day, were we two days underway?” I asked stunned. Gaara nodded while he stepped closer to me. He clearly didn't like it that Neji was standing so close.

“You slept for almost a whole day.” He said when he was satisfied with the distance between us.

“Really?” `Is my time notion that bad? I wondered.

“We're going to our stay.” Gaara decided suddenly and pulled me against him, away from Neji. He honored the Hyuuga with a last glare and then pulled me away from the group.

I waved and Sakura called back that I must meet everyone.

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“Have you travelled through the night?” I asked while falling on my new bed. Gaara had decided that I would sleep in the room beside his.

The Kazekage nodded while walking my room in. “So that's why were so early.” I determined and let a sigh. I was planning to ask what we were going to do while we're waiting, but quickly reconsidered that. The last time I asked that, I came to know something I didn't really wanted to know.

“Let's explore the village.” I decided instead.

“I already know this village.” Gaara answered looking down on me.

“Come on, Gaara…” I begged while pressing myself up with my hands. I saw his eyes twitch for a second and wondered what he was thinking about.

“Then I can meet more people. I'll have to keep myself busy when you're in a meeting with Ts… the Hokage.” I corrected myself quickly and I saw his look change again. “Or should I go alone? Perhaps Neji would like to accompany me.” I said with a finger against my lower lip and an innocent look.

As answer Gaara started to walk outside and happy with my victory I hopped after him. When I reached him, I changed back to walking.

-

As a small child I was taking in my surroundings. I saw the Yamanaka flower shop, but couldn't come up with an excuse to enter it and meet Ino, so we walked further.

`I'll get to know her later through Sakura.' I put myself at rest. Then I saw Ichiraku and got water in my mouth from only the fragrance. “Gaara, let's go eat something in Ichiraku.” I suggested innocently after noticing that I indeed was hungry.

My companion shot out his thoughts and looked confused at me. When my question finally was registered, he looked at the ramen shop. I saw a flash of sorrow in his eyes.

`Well, as long as he still cares for Naruto, there's still hope for him. Perhaps there's someone here, who he would like.' I considered, my own feelings ignoring and pulled the Kazekage to the restaurant. We sat down and the old man came to get our order.

“Good evening, Kazekage-sama and who's this young lady you're companying?” He asked polite. I could understand why Naruto liked him, seeing his friendly smile.

“I'm Shizuka, nice to meet.” I presented myself.

“Miso ramen.” Gaara ordered with an unexpected quiet voice.

“Euh… I'll take the chicken ramen.” I decided after a while. The old man nodded and disappeared into his kitchen.

-

“Kakashi!” I heard to my surprise from behind me. When I turned my head I discovered an innocently looking copy ninja, with one hand in his silver locks, next to a brown schoolteacher, who was killing the jounin with his eyes.

Iruka planted himself beside me and when he looked round to see who the other customers were, he grimaced stunned. “Kazekage-sama, it's been a while.” He said with is usual smile.

Gaara nodded to the two ninja and continued to look at them as a sign that a conversation was permitted. “And who's your lovely company?” The silver nin joined the conversation.

“Shizuka-chan.” Gaara answered to my surprise. This was the first time that he had ever said my name and he even glued -chan behind it. I felt small blush rise, but nevertheless saw the look of recognize in the Konoha ninja's eyes.

`So they're also informed.' I determined.

“Shizuka-chan! Then we`ve already heard much about your from Sakura-chan.” Kakashi exclaimed and I saw Iruka rolling his eyes.

“You can never act normal.” Iruka mumbled and I gave him smile which he returned happily. I was already glad that nothing had happened with Kakashi after Naruto dead. That man was going to reach limit some day.

“Looks like Sakura told everybody about me.” I answered.

“Oh yes, Sakura-chan couldn't wait until she could introduce you to everyone.” Iruka answered still with his smile in place. I had to admit that the man's smiles were contagious. We were interrupted by the old man, who brought our order. Iruka and Kakashi ordered themselves and the man disappeared again.

I took my first bit and decided that this really was the best ramen that had ever existed. “This is really good.” I made my discovery know.

“Of course, Ichiraku's the best.” I heard a voice behind me say and Sakura sate herself beside her previous senseis.

“Ah, Sakura-chan, how are you doing?” Iruka asked polite. “Fine and I see that you've met Shizuka.” She said while signing to the old man, who clearly knew what she meant.

“Shizuka? Is that Shizuka!” Another voice called from behind me and I twisted myself again but this time to see Ino.

`I guess I still get to meet her today.' I said to myself.

“Shizuka, I'm Ino and the big one behind me is Choji.” She presented herself and her companion, while she pulled Choji in my face field.

“Hi.” I greeted them. When I returned to my food, I saw that the others had gotten theirs also. Ino quickly sat down on the only free place and then stuck her tongue out to her teammate. Choji wanted the say something back, but Kakashi interrupted him.

“I should be going to Tsunade. Have fun.” He said while he got up and quickly gave Iruka a kiss on the cheek. My mouth fell open while Iruka started blushing.

“Iruka-sensei, you should really get used to that.” Ino teased him.

“Yes, you`re right…, but he only does that when we're with you.” Iruka confessed while he was poking his food with his chopsticks. “Not everyone can stand it to see two men together.” He continued with a sad voice.

“You shouldn't care about those people.” Sakura gave her opinion before looking at me. “Shizuka, close your mouth.” Iruka turned back to me and looked at me with large eyes. I could very clear read in them that he wanted acceptance.

“That…” I started and I saw everyone looking at me, even Gaara. “...was so cute!” I squealed all of a sudden. Sakura and Ino got large grins on their face, glad that there was another yaoi-fan girl present.

“You must tell me how you two got together.” I continued while grapping Iruka hands. The teacher looked stunned at me, before he got his usual smile back. He clearly was glad that I had accepted it.

“I would love to tell you that someday.” Then all of a sudden I got an idea and turned around to face Gaara.

“Gaara, you don't fall for men, do you?” I asked innocent. His hand stopped mid-air and his eyes increased for a second. Behind me I could hear the others oppressing their laughter.

“Be honest. `Cause then I'm going totally the wrong way on this challenge.” I continued and I saw his eyes narrow again.

“I. AM. NOT. GAY.” He said cold with his eyes on me.

“You're certain? You don't have to be ashamed of you are.” I asked to be certain. I saw his eyes narrow even more and heard the sand in his gourd moving. “Alright, alright, you're not gay.” I gave in and the sand settled down. “But you would make such a cute couple with Lee.” I mumbled loud enough so everyone could hear it.

Now no laughs could still be oppressed and Gaara's sand was released. My upper body was quickly entirely covered by it. “Gaara, can't you take a joke?” I asked with made disbelieve. The sand became loser, but he was too stubborn to remove it entirely. He quietly continued eating.

“Euh, Gaara, you can let me go now.” I pleaded, but he ignored me. “How am I going to eat now?” I asked curious for his answer. I was certain that he wouldn't let me go just yet.

Gaara looked at me with amused eyes, but before he could do something, there was a pair of arms holding me captive.

“Maybe I can help you with that.” I heard Neji breath in my ear. I directly went to tomato state and nodded, not daring to look up. I felt the Hyuuga leaning more against me till I could feel his weight through the sand.

Neji took his time picking up a slide of ramen and bringing it to my mouth. I just wanted to take the ramen in my mouth when the arms with the ramen along, flew by me.

I felt the sand fall of me and when I turned I saw Neji lying five meters from Ichikaru on the ground.

The Hyuuga stared stunned at me and I looked from him to Gaara. The Kazekage had a smirk on his face, which reminded me of the chuunin exams when he still had his demon.

“Why did you do that, Gaara.” I exclaimed and saw the smirk disappearing.

“He shouldn't have disturbed you.” He answered as if I had said most stupid ever.

“He wasn't disturbing me!” I said back while Neji had reached us again. He glared at the Suna-nin and then aimed himself to me.

“It's alright. You should be glad that the Kazekage-sama is this protective over you…” His eyes flashed back to Gaara. “...even if it's just his job.” He finished and Gaara promised him a slow dead with his eyes.

“But I should be going. Am I going to see you tonight?” He asked to my surprise.

“Tonight?” Now Sakura and Ino leaped up at the same time.

“We entirely forgot to inform you!” Ino exclaimed shocked with herself.

“What is there tonight?” I asked once more.

“The flower festival.” Sakura said before her friend could reopen her mouth.

“Flower festival?” Ino nodded as a madman.

“Oh, that sounds fun. You can count on me.” I accepted Neji invitation and then gave my attention to Gaara.

“You're going right?” I descended on the answer myself before he could contradict me. “Of course you're going. You're the Kazekage.” I said with a look that called me an idiot for even asking.

“Do you have a kimono?” Sakura intervened my rattling and I looked surprised up.

“Euh, no.” Now I toughed about it the only dress I had was the one that Gaara had bought for me, but that wasn't something you would wear at a festival.

“Great, let's go shopping, Ino.” Sakura exclaimed as a small child that had just gotten her favorite candy.

“But I have nothing to pay with.” I interrupted her to my regret.

“Oh, this one is on Ino and me.” She said. She pushed her empty ramen cup to the old man and pulled Ino to me.

“Hey, I'm not done yet!” The blonde exclaimed.

“Think about your diet.” Sakura shut her up and of course Ino listened directly.

“Don't worry, Neji. You're not going to now where the look when we're done with her.” Sakura exclaimed gladly, ignoring Gaara dead glare before she pulled me and Ino with her to the shops.

-

“This ones perfect.” Ino decided when I left the changing room for the tenth time.

“Yes, Gaara's going to be so jealous.” She continued and I stopped with examining myself in the mirror.

“Jealous? Gaara? What?” I asked confused.

“Oh, we're really forgetful today, aren't we Ino.” Sakura said before turning back to me. “I did tell you to bring the challenge with you. So I've already started to make preparations. That's also the reason that Neji is flirting with you. We're making Gaara jealous.” She continued with a promising laugh.

“Ah, that explains Neji behavior.” I said more to myself.

“Yes, we decided that he was someone Gaara couldn't just go and kill without big consciences.” Ino explained and I looked at her blinking. “Well, he is the prodigy of the Hyuuga clan… I repeat… the Hyuuga clan.” I nodded getting her.

“What do we have here?” Sakura asked all of a sudden and to my surprise pulled the dress over my shoulder.

“A hickey!” She squealed and I stiffed. “Who gave you that? Gaara! I'm 100% certain that he gave you that!” The pink kunoichi made her suspect now and my red head gave it away. Simply the memory of his lips on my neck, gave a warm feeling life.

“Oh, you're blushing. It really was Gaara!” Ino called surprised. I knew that I couldn't deny it any longer, thanks to my red cheeks. “How are his kisses?” She continued to my surprise which showed on my face.

“How would I now that?” I exclaimed a little too loud.

“What? He planted his lips on your neck, but not on your lips. The pervert.” Sakura hissed at the end and her blonde friend nodded agreeing.

“Hey, hey, he landed on my neck because I didn't allow the lips!” I exclaimed defending Gaara and the two girlfriends got sparkles in their eyes.

“You didn't allow it?” Sakura asked to be certain. I nodded, calling myself stupid that I had just said that.

“That's it. You should make out with Neji!” Ino exclaimed all of a sudden.

“Wat?! I'm not just going to stick my tongue in his mouth.” I made my point of view clear.

“Oh, you're really not going to do it. It would be a bulletproof way to get Gaara jealous.” Ino answered disappointed.

“Why don't you stick your tongue in his mouth.” I mumbled, but Sakura had heard me.

“You would like that, wouldn't you Ino?” She teased her friend, who got a small blush.

“Oh, you like him.” I also started to tease her and her face got even redder.

“Alright, yes, I like him, but he finds me too superficial.” She confessed sadly.

“Too superficial?” I asked stunned. At the start of the anime she was superficial, but I would think that that would have improved.

“Yes, I heard him saying it to Tenten.” She continued and Sakura raised surprised her eyebrows.

“He was talking with Tenten about you?” She asked to be certain and Ino nodded. “I would think that is a great sign.” The pink kunoichi continued and Ino looked up hopefully. “If he completely wasn't interested he wouldn't be talking about you.” She tried to cheer up her friend which she succeeded in.

Ino's mood got miraculous better and she made us laugh when she held the ugliest kimono ever in front of herself.

None of us noticed the pair of eyes that were watching us.

Stephke23: I really like Kakairu, so I made them a couple and they actually fit perfectly in the story later on. Next chapter's going to have a lemon! Review please!