A/N:

Crystal: Hey everyone! Ok, so this is my VERY FIRST story! EVER!

Gaara: Hurry up, or I'll kill you- glare-

Crystal: ...meanie. Anyway, I would really appreciate if you review-puppydog eyes- Pwease?

Gaara: Crystalfox127 does not own Naruto, otherwise Orochimaru would be a giant bunny that poops rainbows.

Crystal: Is not! But...yeah...

"What are you doing? Did you really think I couldn't feel your presence?" the redhead growled as he looked at a bush. "I'm sorry..." a small voice came from the bush along with a rustling sound. A young girl came out of the bush with twigs and branches stuck in her coppery hair. She gave him an apologetic look.

"Why did you follow me?" the boy's voice was cold and emotionless, his cold gaze sent shivers down her spine. "A few days ago...well, when I saw you... You looked like you were in pain and you were clutching your head. I'm not sure why, but... I don't like seeing people in pain and you're no exception. I asked around about you, but a few people told me these nasty rumors about you, others didn't know who I was talking about. I couldn't find an answer from anyone as to why you were in pain, but I still made this... it's a medical balm that eases pain. I don't know if it will help, but I needed to try. I-I hope it will make the pain go away." She held the small green container out to him. "If you ever need anymore you can just ask and I'll make it for you." She offered him a tiny, shy smile.

"Why would you do such a thing for a monster? Maybe it's a poison to try and kill me." he replied while narrowing his eyes at her. He prepared his sand, ready to kill the stupid girl. "It's not! It's not a poison, I promise! I'll even prove it to you!" She unscrewed the cap and took some of the white cream onto her fingertips, then she rubbed some of it on her forehead. "See? It's not a poison... I just wanted to help." She let her gaze drop to the floor. "Please... Take it? I worked and did research on this the whole past week, I worked really hard on this." She once again held the container out to him, eyes still glued to the floor.

To say that Gaara was shocked was an understatement. 'If it does work I might have some relief from the pain.' He looked at the bottle once more before nodding at the blue-eyed girl. He took the container from her hands and put some of the cream on his forehead. He was pleased to find the cream did its job and that it took effect quickly, easing the semi-constant headache almost immediately.

"Thank-you!" Gaara looked at the girl curiously. Why did she thank him? She smiled brightly at him. "So... does it help?" She asked. He gave her a slight nod and she beamed at him. "I'm glad it helps! If you need any more of it you should let me know and I'll make you some more." she said happily.

'Hn, maybe I'll keep her alive a little longer. I could get some more of this cream for the headaches.' He thought to himself. "What's your name?" he asked. She smiled at him. "My name's Amaya. I'm a volunteer at the Konoha hospital, so you can usually find me there. What's your name?... I kinda just described your looks to people when I asked about you."she told him with a sheepish smile. He nodded at her. "Gaara...of the Dessert" he said as he disappeared in a swirl of sand.

" Gaara..." she tested the name on her tongue. She smiled and blushed slightly before giggling. "Gaara... What a nice name. It really suits him... a cool name for a cool guy. I hope I get to see him again..." She trailed off as she slowly started walking back to the village, completely unaware that in the trees, a certain redhead was watching her...