Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Together With You: A Gaara Story ❯ A Night in Konoha ( Chapter 23 )

Disclaimer: Naruto is not mine....these things are really annoying >.>

 

Recap:

The rest just grinned sheepishly at him. Shikamaru sank back and sat on the bench, losing interest. He sat quietly while the others spied. Neji soon joined him, along with TenTen, Choji, Sakura, and Kakashi. They all stood there awkwardly with smiles on their faces. She was alive.

 

 

Chapter 23: A Night in Konoha

 

Gaara sat on the bed with Shiruki, holding her tightly. She cuddled close to him and didn't want to let go ever again. Shiruki held onto Gaara's shirt tightly. He could tell just by her grip that she was scared. That she was more than scared; she was terrified. He hugged her close and sat there in silence. Shiruki whispered something and Gaara missed it, considering she spoke into his chest, sending her hot breath down his skin. He shuddered and pulled her back a little. Tears were streaming down her pale cheeks. She was crying. No. She was bawling. He looked at her and didn't understand. “What is it? Are you in pain?” he asked, suddenly concerned, more than she wanted him to be.

 

Shiruki shook her head and held her stomach. Gaara's sight traveled to her stomach and he had forgotten. The baby. His eyes widened. She looked up at him with eminent sadness. “I...can't feel it like before...it's not there...” she whispered through tears. She clutched her stomach and kept crying hysterically. Gaara's heart wrenched. Suddenly, it became harder for him to breathe. “I-I'm s-so s-so-sorry...” she cried. She convulsed and cried.

 

Gaara felt overwhelming sadness. He took her in his arms tightly and held her. His head was buried in her shoulder as he too felt tears of sadness flow swiftly from his eyes. He clutched to her for dear life. “It's...alright,” he whispered into her skin. He felt her shake her head and clutch at him tighter. His hold on her tightened. “Don't cry...” he whispered. “It's alright...just...don't...” he whispered.

 

Shiruki knew how badly this fact had hurt Gaara. He was so happy about being a father. And now that the one thing that could make him happy was gone, what did he have? What did he have left? Shiruki clutched onto him tightly. “D-don't leave me...I'm sorry...we'll try again! I promise!” she cried desperately.

 

Gaara straightened. Where was all this coming from? He looked at Shiruki. His tears were all gone. “Wh-“ he stopped and realized. She thought that since she lost the baby, he didn't want anything to do with her anymore. He grinned and looked at Shiruki, wiping away her tears with his thumb. He kissed her softly and Shiruki started crying again. He pulled away to look at her and Shiruki saw the corner of his lip curve upwards in a crooked smile. “Don't be stupid, Shiruki...” he whispered. “You really think me that ignorant?” he asked her seriously. Shiruki's eyes widened. “I'd never leave you because of that,” he confessed, kissing away her tears. He pulled away and saw Shiruki looking at him adoringly. He smirked and got up off the bed. “Seems we have admirers.” Shiruki looked at the window of the door and saw the others looking in on them. She got up and growled, glaring at the door. She heard gasps on the other side and saw the faces disappear. She looked at Gaara and smiled. “Now I remember why I love you,” he said quietly.

 

Shiruki smiled and winked at him before kissing him softly. She grabbed his hand and laced their fingers gently, breaking the kiss. She smiled at him again and walked with him to the door. She grinned back at him and winked. “Watch this...” she whispered. She flung the door open and glared at the people in front of her. Ino, Naruto, Sasuke, Lee and the other spies fell back on the floor awkwardly. “Now I know you guys weren't spying...” she growled suggestively. The others just shook their heads while the ones in the back laughed quietly. She smiled at them and offered her hand to help up Naruto. He took it and she helped him up with a smile. She turned to everyone and smiled sincerely. She bowed respectfully. “Thank you so much for worrying about me. And I am sorry for the way I have treated you in the past...please forgive me?” she asked, looking up at them with a slight blush on her face.

 

Neji blushed, Choji blushed, Lee blushed, Sasuke had a slight tint of pink, Kakashi was blushing through his mask, Shikamaru blushed furiously, Kiba blushed furiously, and Naruto smiled. She was so beautiful. It took Gaara until just now to realize she was wanted by all the Konoha shinobi. That simple smile lit up all the men's faces present. She was truly amazing. It was Kakashi that stepped forward. He smiled beneath his mask and helped Shiruki up from her bow. “It's no problem, Shiruki. We're all comrades. Aren't we?” he asked with a small chuckle. “Now you and Gaara go get some rest. We'll speak more of this tomorrow. Alright?” he smiled.

 

Shiruki smiled and blushed. She nodded and hugged Kakashi. “Thanks, Kakashi-sensei!” she smiled. Kakashi smiled and patted her back softly. She let go of Kakashi and saw the other guys blushing. She tilted her head to the side. “What's wrong with everyone? Why are you all blushing?” she asked as she walked up to Neji. “Even you're blushing...are you alright?” she asked, inches away from his face. Neji just stared and smiled. He nodded and hugged her. She smiled and hugged him back. After a few moments, she let go, as did Neji. She smiled as she made her way to Shikamaru. She smiled as she bowed. Shikamaru blushed and stood up to her level. She smiled. “Sorry if I was so bothersome for the past few years, Shika...” she whispered with a small blush.

 

Shikamaru smiled and shook his head. He hugged her tightly and rubbed her back affectionately. “You weren't bothersome,” he whispered so only she could hear. “You never were and you never will be,” he whispered again. Shiruki blushed as she hugged him back. He let go of her and smiled at her. He waved goodbye and started off down the hall. “I just stayed to see if you were alright,” he said as he waved backwards, disappearing from sight.

 

 

After everyone had their hugs and words of them glad that Shiruki was alright, they all dispersed and Shiruki and Gaara remained. Gaara was silent throughout the whole thng. He just stood against the wall, watching. Making sure none of the guys hit on her. As soon as Shiruki was done, she walked over to him. She saw him propped against the wall with this legs crossed and his arms dangling at his sides. She smiled and walked up to him, his legs in between hers as she leaned into him and hugged him gently. Her arms found their way around his neck and she smiled. “I love you, Gaara,” she whispered.

 

Gaara grinned and held her in return. He kissed her temple and pushed forward, standing up all the way. His arms remained around her waist and hers around his neck. “Shall we stay? Or should we go?” he asked quietly, kissing her neck.

 

Shiruki shuddered. “M-maybe we can stay?” she whispered hopefully. Gaara nodded. “Seems we have to find a place to stay...” she sighed. Gaara grinned and nodded again. “Of course...there's always my old place?” she suggested with a wink. Gaara grinned. She was hinting at something. He could tell. He nodded again and Shiruki smiled. He was willing to try again. It meant alot to her. He still wanted her. She smiled and nodded as she took his hand in hers. She started to walk out until she felt something bump into her and hug her leg tightly. She stumbled a little and looked down. She smiled at the brown hair and scarf with the ninja headband. “Hello, Konohamaru-kun” she giggled. She smiled as she hugged him back, prying him off of her leg.

 

Konohamaru smiled up at her and hugged her around the neck. She giggled and hugged him back. “Shiru-chan! I missed you so much! I rushed over as soon as I heard you were here!” he said happily, nuzzling her cheek with his.

 

Shiruki smiled and embraced him sweetly. Gaara watched and couldn't help but see how she looked like a mother figure. She smiled at the brown haired boy and he smiled back. “I see you were worried, Konohamaru-kun?” she smiled.

 

He nodded happily. No one ever really understood the relationship between Konohamaru and Shiruki. It seemed that in the whole time she was here, he was the only one she showed compassion to. That is why all of Konoha did not completely shun her. There were few that actually respected her, Konohamaru included. “You bet!” he laughed. He looked up at Gaara and backed away.

 

Shiruki followed his gaze up to Gaara and smiled. “No need to be worried. He's...well...he's the guy I told you about so long ago,” she winked. “You remember the one,” she giggled with a blush.

 

Konohamaru's eyes widened. “Na uh! Tenuki-san is the one and only mystery guy?!” he exclaimed. Shiruki giggled and nodded. Konohamaru looked at Gaara with bewilderment. “Wow...she really loves you, Tenuki-sama,” he breathed.

 

Gaara raised a nonexistant brow and quirked a grin. He nodded and looked at Shiruki for confirmation. Seeing the blush was enough for him. Shiruki smiled at Konohamaru again and hugged him again. “Hey, Konohamaru...me and Tenuki-sama are going to go somewhere for the night. You remember which house is mine?” she smiled. Konohamaru nodded and Shiruki giggled. “Alright, then. I will see you tomorrow then, alright?” she asked.

 

Konohamaru smiled. “Sure thing!” he said, hugging her. “Are you really going to be here tomorrow, Shiru-chan?” he asked quietly. Shriuki giggled and nodded, ruffling his hair. “Ok,” he smiled. “See you around then, Shiru-chan, Tenuki-sama!” he said, running off to find Naruto.

 

Shiruki smiled and stood up, watching him retreat into the darkness of the dimmed hallways. She smiled a motherly smile and turned to Gaara to see him looking at her. She never lost her smile as she lowered her head. A slight blush came on her cheeks. “He...was the only one that didn't run in fear...even Naruto and Sasuke were scared of me at first. It took Konohamaru to show them...for that...I am thankful,” she explained. It was true. Throughout the years, Konohamaru was the only one that cheered for her. He cheered for her when she faced Naruto, he cheered when she faced Sasuke, he even cheered for her when she faced Kakahsi-sensei. She smiled at that thought. She was loved by him.

 

Gaara put a hand on her shoulder and slid it to under her chin. He lifted her chin easily to look at him and noticed a smile on her face. She saw a grin across his lips and blinked. He pulled her closer by her chin and she went willingly. Their lips met again and his arms encircled her waist. She brought her hands up to his chest where she caressed it through his shirt in an up and down motion. She loved the feel of his muscles beneath her hands. She whimpered into his mouth softly and pressed her body against his gently. Gaara broke the kiss seeing as how they were in the middle of the hallway. He grinned and Shiruki looked disappointed. She smiled and nipped his neck softly. He kissed her shoulder and pulled her away. She looked up at him curiously and Gaara shook his head. “Not here...” he whispered.

 

Shiruki nodded and took his hand in hers with the gentlest of touch. She led him out of the Hokage's tower and walked down the steps to the actual village. She walked through the village and she got the same reaction as she did in Suna. People stopped to wave. As people were passing, they bowed their heads in acknowledgement. Kids curtsied and waved. It was as if they didn't care she was a monster. They saw her as human being for the first time. She smiled and acknowledged everyone that acknowledged her. She looked up at Gaara, who looked slightly impatient and she giggled. He looked at her and realized how he looked. He averted his glance and continued onward. They stopped at a house and Shiruki pushed open the door. She walked in with Gaara and shut and locked it. She smiled up at him and walked through the house. She observed that not a thing had changed. She smiled at the lack of dust on the floor. “Naruto...” she whispered as she giggled slightly. Even though he hated to clean, he cleaned her house for her. She must remember to thank him.

 

 

TBC

 

 

A/N: alright....next chapter is the little.....romance scene with Shiruki and Gaara. Don't like lemons, skip it XD Anyways...it'll be up right after this one. Considering i am posting them together XD R&R ^^