Chapter 1: A Secret Place

Ok I got this idea when I was watching the Naruto episodes and thought of a story.Enjoy!

DISLCLAIMER: I OWN NOTHING OF NARUTO

It was a windy morning and Gaara, Kankuro and Temari started to pack to head home to Suna. Gaara stared out the window, thinking of Sakura as Temari and Kankuro were packing. Gaara hadn't talked to Sakura since the Chuunin Exam began and was desperate to see her. Gaara walked out the door, ignoring Temari and Kankuro completely and started to walk out into the crowded streets of Konoha.

"Where's he going?" Kankuro asked.

"I don't know but I hope he doesn't go and kill anyone" Temari replied.

"Hey, maybe he's gone to see Sakura before he leaves"

"Awe… Gaara's growing up" Temari said in a high-pitched voice.

As Gaara walked down the street he noticed Naruto leaving the Ramen shop. He decided that he should know where Sakura was, considering he was on his team, so he walked over to Naruto. As soon as Gaara approached Naruto a tingling sensation swirled in his stomach again. This had been happening recently with Gaara, and it started to hurt but when he asked Temari or Kankuro, they simply did not know what it was.

"Hello, Naruto." Gaara said plainly.

"Hi Gaara." Naruto said with a large grin on his face. He was always happy after eating at the ramen shop. After all ramen was his favourite food.

"Do you know where Sakura is?"

"Yeah, I think she's gone to the library to get books on medical jutsu." Naruto said. Recently Sakura had been training under Tsunade so she was becoming a medical ninja with outrageous strength.

"Ok thanks Naruto" Gaara said, and walked away. He headed towards the library when he saw Sakura headed his way, her face blocked with 14 medical books. Gaara shook his head and laughed a little and walked towards her to help her. As soon as Gaara got towards Sakura, some kids behind her scared her and all her books feel on top of her. The kids laughed repeatedly then ran away. Gaara ran towards Sakura and scrapped the books off of her.

"Are you alright?" Gaara asked concerned.

"Gaara" Sakura said with a large smile on her face. Just the thought of seeing him again brought her happiness. She hugged him and he returned it holding her close, not wanting to let go. But he knew he had to so he detached his arms and helped Sakura gather his books. He helped her up and walked her to her house to drop off the books then he wanted to take her out to lunch. Gaara, the gentlemen that he is, allowed her to pick where. So she picked the Dango shop. Afterwards, Gaara said he wanted to show her something. Gaara found this when he was training in the forest. He took her hand gently and led her through thistles and thorns out into and opening. Sakura stood gob smacked at the sight. It was a beautiful lake and waterfall, with butterflies and birds singing. Gaara stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Well? Do you like it?" Gaara asked, hoping to hear a good answer.

"Gaara… it's beautiful" Sakura said almost breathless at the sight.

"Not as beautiful as you though." Sakura turned round slowly to face Gaara and stared into his light green eyes. She gently put her arms around his neck and he out his around her waist and leaned in slowly. In an instant there lips were touching. They stood there kissing for about two minutes until Sakura glanced at her watch.

"Gaara…what time are you leaving at?" Sakura asked, desperate for it to be later so that she could spend more time with him.

"About 3:30. Why?" Sakura moved back slowly and looked at the ground.

"Then it's time for you to go" Sakura said almost crying. Gaara glanced at her watch and just like she said, it was time to go. He lifted her chin and looked her in the eyes.

"Don't worry I'll come visit again or you visit me. I promise." Gaara said reassuring her. He leaned in and kissed her once more and took her hand and led her back to Konoha. Sakura smiled. The one thing she always fell for was Gaara's smile. It always kept her going. If she was about to die then the one thing that would encourage her to hold on was Gaara's smile. They reached the gates of Konoha and to their surprise; all of Konoha 12 were there. They caught up with them and all of them said their goodbyes. Gaara dragged Sakura out of the crowd and kissed her passionately.

"I'll be waiting" Gaara said silently before drifting off into the horizon with Kankuro and Temari.