I wrote this for a friend.. cause I'm nice. She loves NaruGaa. This is also the longest fanfic I've written. It's also the first AU type story too.

Warning: Shounen-ai, yaoi, boyxboy, and OOCness

Disclaimer: dont own naruto!

Enjoy..

Naruto's P.O.V

They said his name was Gaara and as far as they could remember he never spoke or showed much emotion. He'd wonder the halls of the old building or sit in his room, rocking back and forth, the noise of him lightly hitting his head on the wall comforting him. The doctors had tried everything.

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My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I'm a student at Konoha University. It's my second year there. I recently got a volunteer job at a hospital, a hospital for the mentally sick. My job is to go around and talk with the patients there, to be their friend.

My first day is today. I walked into the old and somewhat scary building. The lobby was homely? No... It's dull. White walls, lumpy couches, couple of plants, few paintings, and a desk. Behind that desk was a lady with shorter dark hair. She was busy filling out paper work, answering the phone, and furiously typing away on her computer.

"Hello, my name is Naruto. I'm here for the volunteer job…" I half smiled and walked up to the desk, leaning on it.

The lady looked at me with a that-was-rude look. "One moment" She said and pressed the hold button on the phone. She got up from her seat. "Hello, we've been expecting you." She nodded and held out her hand. I immediately shook it.

"Follow me please." The woman walked over to a door that was near the desk.

"Oh and my name is Shizune" She smiled and we walked through the door.

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The room we were now standing in was I think the office. I had lots of desks, computers, more plants, and another small room off to the side.

"That room is the lounge. They have snack machines and coffee. You can use it anytime you like." She must have noticed my short interest in the room.

"Sure, does it have a fridge?" I asked and took out a small paper bag from my backpack.

"Yep, use it anytime."

"Great.. I'll put my lunch in there" I replied and placed my lunch in the fridge.

"So, you ready to have a tour and meet some people?" She asked me when I came back.

"I guess." I sighed and followed her once again, out a door and into a long hallway.

The first stop we made was the T.V. room. The people inside sat watching the screen like hawks. A few others were playing cards or board games.

This place was just too depressing.

We left that room and continued our tour down the hall. Shizune showed me a lot of other rooms and I even got to meet a few doctors.

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"Ready to start working Mr. Uzumaki?" Shizune asked me as we got to the end of our tour.

I nodded.

Shizune pointed to another long hallway. "Over here is the patient's rooms, follow me please" We both walked down the hallway and turn a corner only to stop suddenly.

A boy who seemed about my age stopped pacing the hall and looked up at me with a calm face. He fiery red bangs covered what appeared to be Japanese Kanji. It meant love.

"Hi, my name is Naruto." I smiled and held out my hand.

He stood there in silence, and stared at me.

"Naruto, this is Sabaku no Gaara, Your first patient. He came here went he was eight. Hasn't spoken since he got here, usually doesn't show much emotion either. Don't expect much from him. Ok?" She winked at me and continued walking down the hall. "Come on… you too Gaara." The red-head obeyed and we soon came to a room. Room 206. The room was small, and sorta unfriendly. White walls, a small bed on one side, a nightstand, and a chair in the corner. A stuffed panda lay on his pillow. It was so plain, so boring. Id probably go crazy too just living here for a week.

Gaara climbed on his bed and leaned against the wall. I took the chair. "Have fun you two." Shizune left closing the door behind her.

"So… Gaara is it? Nice to meet you." I slouched against the chair, staring at the boy who was now tapping his head on the wall. "Why do you do that?" I asked.

Gaara stopped and turned to look at me. His eyes showing nothing but sadness and hurt to me. Eyes of a tired boy, like he's been up all night. Maybe eyes that show longing. Longing for someone to talk too. For a friend, or love?

"Have you ever talked" I questioned know that I wouldn't get a reply. "ok then.. I'm going to be your friend, so if you ever do decide to talk. I'm here for you." I nodded satisfied with my little speech.

The boy nodded like he understood. I was a little shocked at this and from the way he quickly looked down, I think he was too.

For the next hour I rambled on about myself, asking him questions. Seeing if we had anything in common. I earned a few small nods in return.

Then it was time to leave. I got up and opened the door. "Goodbye Gaara. See you tomorrow. I waved and he nodded. And I went on my way"

Hope you like it! sorry if its boring.. and stuff

If i get 10 reviews Ill add the second chapter.. so review it!