Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Loveless Suna ❯ Chapter 20 ( Chapter 20 )

First of all I need to inform you all that I have a beta, SilverTwilight88†so the grammar should be a lot better in this chapter then before. So, let's all give SilverTwilight88 â€a special thank you!

Warning: Foul language.

For all of you who wanted to know who Kanky's girl is, you're in luck, since you'll meet her in this chapter. I do hope it isn't a disappointment and that I captured her just like I wanted, an independent woman, who knows what she wants.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

“Watch out!” Kou sensei could barely dodge the kunai I had just thrown. `I'm finally allowed to use weapons, but… ironically I can't aim.'

“Sorry!” I yelled desperately. He walked back over stopping behind me.

“Alright, again.” He put the kunai back in my hand and placed my arm in the throwing position. “Now I want you to close one eye and see the line that your weapon is going to make.” I nodded shortly and like he asked, I threw the kunai. This time I actually hit the board which made me squeal of delight.

“Let's take a break.” Kou sensei sighed happily with the small improvement.

“Great, then I'm going to freshen up.” I quickly ran in the academy to the bathroom. Just in time I sat on the toilet and heard the bathroom door open again.

“I really don't get it!”A woman's voice startled me.

“What's to get? Love is blind.” Another, but somewhat familiar voice answered.

“Yeah, but still did you see her. She couldn't even hit one bull's eye.” Shocked my eyes widened.

`Are they talking about me?'

“So what? Not everyone is made to be a ninja.” Her partner defended me.

“That maybe so, but I don't trust her. We know nothing about her. She just showed up one day and steals the most eligible bachelor in town.” A sighed was heard.

“You're just jealous. It isn't her fault that she doesn't remember anything from her past.”

“Hmm, jealous. You would be too if you weren't dating his brother!” This time my eyes opened in surprised.

`Kankuro's girlfriend is right behind this door!' I thought shocked. `Oh boy, Temari is going to kill me if I don't take this chance.'

“But I only got interested in Kanky after I accepted that the Kazekage was in love with Shizuka.” Kanky's girl making it clear.

“In love? Yeah right, he's just playing with her like he did with everyone else before her.”

“That's rude.”

“But you can't deny it, can you. He's a player! I bet I can get him in my bed in no time.” Now I couldn't keep my presence a secret anymore.

“That's something I really want to see.” I opened the toilet door and took in the two women.

`Clearly jounins.' I decided upon sight. To my surprise one of them was Matsuri.

“You're dating Kankuro?” I asked surprised, completely ignoring her rude friend.

“Yeah… Wait he hasn't told you guys yet?! He even said you helped him pick his clothes.” The brown haired girl clearly wasn't happy with this news.

“Oh, but that's because every time we're on that subject a flying eye or Temari's fist interferes.” I defended my friend. I wouldn't want to get him in trouble with his girlfriend when he finally
found one.

“Oh, euhm I can't have Temari-san abuse my boyfriend. I think it's time that I pay her a little visit.” The look in Matsuri's eyes reminded me of Gaara's when he wasn't pleased with something.

`You can see she was trained by him… Poor Kankuro, he's going to have to be very obedient.' I thought with a chuckle.

“I have to get back to my training. I have to go and make a bull's eye don't I?” I Looked evilly at the rude ninja causing her to flinch a little. `She's probable scared I'll send Gaara on her trail.' I walked out of the room, stopped and popped my head back in.

“Oh yeah, you've got one week to get Gaara in your bed. If you fail you have to kiss my feet at the next public speech. Bye girls, have a nice day.” I cheered the rest way down the hall and disappeared from their sight.

`Who the hell does she thinks she is!' An angry voice sneered in my head.

-

“Still not good enough…” I mumbled watching the kunai I had just thrown. It was more near the middle than before, but still not a bull's eye. Letting myself fall down on my butt I glared at the board in front of me.

After meeting Matsuri and her friend, I still had an hour left to practice with Kou sensei and since I still couldn't hit a bull's eye I had asked Gaara if he knew a place where I could practice in private.

`Who would have thought that Gaara had a private training room inside the Kazekage tower?' “One of the privileges of being the Kazekage I bet.” I said laying myself down on my back closing my eyes.

“What's a privilege?” Shocked I opened them again and watched my redhead look questioningly down at me.

“Where did you come from? You almost gave me a heart attack!” Sitting up I quickly turned towards him and noticed him frown.

“You still don't feel my presence?”

“Oh, I still don't really get that.” I apologized, but clearly Gaara wasn't happy with that. Then a determined expression came on his face as he sat down in front of me.

“Give me your hands.” He commanded, giving me no other choice but to obey. He closed his eyes and I felt something enter my body through my fingertips.

“What did you do?” I asked curious after I could see his bluegreen oceans again.

“I channeled some of my chakra into you. If something bad would happen to you I'll feel it.” I made an `O' shape with my mouth.

“But don't worry I'm never alone outside.”I tried to put him at ease, waving my hand between our faces.

“Be sure never to go alone!” He insisted.

“Don't worry.” I sighed wrapping my arms around his neck and giving him a peck on the lips. “I can take care of myself… definitely, if you would teach me how to throw a kunai.” I begged him, biting my lip cutely. A small smile caressed his face. He pulled me up again while grabbing the kunai out of the board with his sand.

“Throw it.”He ordered giving me my weapon back. Remembering what Kou sensei taught me I threw it and looked questioning back at my new teacher.

“Get back in your stand.” He ordered, retrieving the kunai once more. Once in my stand again I felt his hand on my back pushing it straighter and my shoulders got pushed backwards. “Now throw.” Gaara whispered in my ear making me feel hot. With a swift movement I hit the bull's eye.

“I did it!” I yelled surprised. I turned around and thanked my teacher with a passionate kiss. I could feel his hands roaming over my body only making me even hotter. He pulled me closer and started to slip his hands under my shirt.

“Oh, sorry! I didn't know anyone was in here!” Kankuro yelled desperately. Hearing his odd tone I looked over Gaara's shoulder and could almost imagine the puppet master fall on the ground begging for forgiveness.

“What's wrong, Kankuro?” I asked concerned, seeing him waver under the redhead's glare.

“I lost something, something important.” He started to look around, raising and replacing things on his way.

“Wha…” I wanted to ask but got interrupted.

“Kanky, have you found it yet?” Matsuri joined us. “Oh, sorry did we interrupt something?” She eyed me in Gaara's arms. A glare told her they did.

“We're so sorry, Kazekage-sama. If only Kanky would remember where he put his things.” She also gave a glare to her boyfriend.

“Sorry, honey. I'll find it, I promise!” Kankuro said with puppy dog eyes.

“I wonder what they're talking about.” I mumbled to Gaara, who interrupted his glaring for a second to wonder with me.

“He probably lost something of hers.”

“Matsuri, what are you two searching for?” I asked trying to get out of the redhead's arms, but he clearly had other plans.

“No idea.” She answered, making me look oddly at her. “Kanky got me a present and now he lost it. So, I've got no idea what it is.” She explained.

“It isn't here!” Kankuro yelled frustrated. He ran back to his girl, grabbing her hands in his. “I'm off to the next room.” And he left.

“I better follow him. Bye Kazekage-sama, Shizuka-san.” She started to walk away, but before she walked through the door she turned back to us. “Nice bull's eye.”She winked at me. I couldn't help but laugh, making Gaara look questionably at me.

“Don't ask… Now where were we?” I could just see the smirk on the redhead's face before he kissed me again.

-

Shikamaru flopped down next to his girlfriend, giving her the drink she had asked for.

“Thanks Shika.” Temari said sweetly. She got a nod as answer.

“Can you believe that Matsuri is Kankuro's girlfriend?” The blonde turned to me.

“It was a surprise, but I think they'll be a great couple.”

“Yeah, she knows just how to keep him in line.” Temari chuckled.

“She was trained by Gaara.” I added to her statement, making us both giggle. Shikamaru let out a sigh and laid his head down on his girl's shoulder. I could catch a small smile on the blonde's lips while she glanced at him.

“But I am relieved. Both of my brothers now have someone to watch over them.” Sweetly she caressed the pineapple head's cheek. “Now I can start thinking about myself.” Shikamaru's eye widened for a second and I noticed a small blush on my blonde friend's face. I got the feeling I was intruding on a special moment and tried to stay as quiet as possible.

“So, I'll leave Gaara in your hands and Kankuro's in Matsuri's.” Temari quickly changed the subject,
saving the more private matter for later when the couple was alone.

“She now has the privilege of knocking him out?” I asked monotone, breaking the odd atmosphere.

“Yeah, I resign since there's someone more qualified to do so.” The blonde laughed while Shikamaru's eyes closed themselves knowing their time would come later.

-

“I'm so glad you're here!” Kaeda yelled hugging me like I was her best friend there after she quickly bowed to Gaara behind me. Just before dinner the redhead had informed me that we were expected to eat out with Keiko's family.

“Come come, sit down.” My rival pulled me with her to the table they had occupied earlier while Daisetsu and Keiko were greeting the Kazekage. At the table I got a sleepy Aya to see.

“She had an exam today and studied until morning.” Kaeda whispered in my ear.

“Then why did they bring her? If she's so tired she should rest at home. Her health is more important.”

“You know that Keiko will take every opportunity to make the Kazekage notice her.” I pouted and walked over to the girl.

“Hey Aya, are you alright?” I asked concerned. She nodded.

“Only I bit sleepy.” A whisper came out. A thinking expression came on my face while I patted her hair.

“When you're unable to stay awake just tell me. I'll make sure you get home safely.” I received a thankful smile before the other three joined us once again.

I'll have to admit that dinner was great except of course for Keiko, who kept pushing her daughter to start a conversation with the Kazekage. But her face was pure gold when Gaara made me taste his food and serve him when I didn't fall down dead from food poisoning. All this while keeping an eye on Aya's awakeness until I decided she couldn't keep her eyes open any longer.

“Gaara, can we go? Aya's almost falling from her chair.” I begged him pretending to clean his mouth
with a napkin. Seagreen eyes glanced at the young girl and nodded.

“I'm sorry, but we better go. I still have a lot of work to do.” He excused us.

“Oh, of course, we understand, don't we?” Keiko said eying her daughter, who was looking grateful at me. Following that look Keiko glared at me. Uncomfortable I stood up, keeping close to the redhead.

“You need to do something!” Kaeda whispered warningly. Biting my lip I glanced at Gaara, who noticed something, was wrong.

“Aya!” I said in an instance, looking in those bluegreen eyes had given me an idea. “Would you like it if the Kazekage brought you home?” Four pair of surprised eyes looked at me and then to the girl, who nodded shy under her mother's gaze. “Great!” A little hasty I pushed the girl in front of Gaara, who looked emotionless at me. “Just teleport her home, please?” I begged with puppy dog eyes. Eyes closed and opened again.

“How are you going to get home?” He asked giving in. “Don't worry about that Kazekage-sama. I'll make sure she gets home safely.” Kaeda joined in. The redhead eyed her for a second before sand started to circle around Aya and him.

“Wouldn't they make a cute couple?” Keiko asked when they were gone.

“Not really.” Kaeda answered, but her sister ignored her.

“Be sure to get Shizuka-chan home safe, Kaeda.” She said, linking her arm with her husband's and leaving us behind.

“That was quick thinking, Now, Keiko thinks she's one step closer to her goal.” Kaeda praised me.

“If she's really as dangerous as you say I better keep her happy a little longer.” I reasoned.

Stephke23: Jeps, Matsuri is Kanky's girl. I wanted someone from Suna, someone who was independent (in Shippuden it looks like she can stand her ground) and free to change her character a little to my liking since she doesn't have a head role. And she's trained by Gaara, so she knows how to keep Kankuro in line ;). Review please!