A/N:This is an experiment. It's an insight to a future story; a spoiler of sorts. I just want to know what people think so I know whether to invest my time in it. Please review telling me what you think. Think of it like a long prologue. :D Gaara X Naruto

No matter how much they hurt you, you always love them. It's a knee jerk reaction. Being near them makes the world just fall away. It can hurt though. Sometimes one will be pricked by the thorn of such a beautiful rose. That pain can be both sorrowful and captivating.

Branches slashed across his face as he ran through the forest. His blue eyes reflected panic and blonde hair was in disarray. Wet grass was slick under his bare feet. An owl hooted almost making him jump. Naruto Uzumaki froze as he heard the crack. Was he on to him again? No, he had been running for so long, it couldn't be possible. In the dark forest under the cloudy sky at night he couldn't be sure though. Cool air brushed across his bruised skin as he stopped to catch his breath. Maybe it was all a dream, an impossible nightmare. Sensitive scars told him differently.

Tortured memories battered at him and caused him to break into a sprint again.

"Naruto, please don't run." A broken voice whispered.

He froze and all his senses seemed to go hyper speed. There was no mistaking the voice.

"Gaara?" Naruto said softly.

A shadow detached itself from the trees, it was Gaara. His red hair was the color of blood and those beautiful blue eyes Naruto loved were painful and self-loathing. All he wore was a simple black shirt and black pants.

"I'm so sorry." His eyes were pleading Naruto to understand.

Shadows covered part of his face but a tear glistened in the dim light coming from a partially covered moon. Naruto could feel himself breaking to pieces at the sight of Gaara like this. Seeing him so broken down was like a knife through his heart.

"You told me to never trust you." Naruto panted.

"I, I said that?" Gaara's face was confused and scared.

Yes, he had said that and so much more. Memories of pain and blood made him flinch when Gaara took a step forward. Pain flashed across Gaara's face like lightning.

"Naruto I don't know . . . what happened?"

It was always like this. Gaara would be taken over by itand become something evil. And Naruto would be the one to suffer.

"You know I love you right?" He whispered.

Gaara nodded.

"Then forgive me."

The wooden club came slamming down and knocked him out cold. Without stopping to check if he was okay Naruto took off. It was all he could do to delay the inevitable. His breath came in raspy pants as he ran so fast his lungs burned. Every step was agony but he kept going. He needed to get out of the forest and go somewhere safe. He needed to stop Gaara once and for all. A soft thump was the extent of the warning he had before a cold hand was gripping his shoulder.

"Why did you run Naruto?" Gaara purred in his ear.

The velvety smoothness of the sound sent shivers down Naruto's spine.

"You know why." He panted, trying to breathe properly.

"That I do." His hands slowly turned him around so they were facing.

He had changed. The softness in his features were now completely gone and his eyes held a feral hunger. Ithad come and taken over Gaara.

"Let me go."

He grinned, "Why should I? After catching the little fox I deserve a reward don't I?"

His eyes traveled across Naruto's face to his lips and then to his throat.

"Yes," He murmured, "I really do deserve a prize."

Fear threatened to make Naruto bolt but he tried to stay still. Any signs of weakness would just excite Gaara and it would be that much more painful. Clearly Gaara noticed.

His hands ran through Naruto's hair as he spoke, "Calm down little fox, this won't hurt if you don't resist."

Tremors were running through his body at Gaara's touch even though he knew it was wrong. Fear had eclipsed the once beautiful memories of him. Now it was a haze of darkness. But his body still remembered the gentle yet aggressive touch.

"Why are you always doing this?" He asked.

The stroking hands stopped for a second and then resumed.

"Because I love you little fox."

"That's a lie." His voice sounded a lot less confident than he had hoped.

Gaara smiled and leaned so close their noses were almost touching.

"No Naruto, you know I'm telling the truth."

He wanted to believe him but after all that had happened he couldn't. It was just impossible to believe. For him to have done what he did; he must hate him.

"I-" He was silenced when Gaara's lips met his.

It wasn't rough or forceful but soft and sweet. His tongue lightly pressed against Naruto's lips asking for permission. Despite his reluctance Naruto was melting under Gaara's touch. He parted his lips and their tongues battled. Gaara's hands slowly pulled off Naruto's shirt, ripping the fabric. His kisses moved from his mouth to his cheek leaving a fiery trail. As he traveled across his ear he nipped the shell causing Naruto to gasp in pleasure. Every part of him was thrumming with energy; it had been too long since Gaara had held him. Even bad memories and the voice of reason couldn't stop him from wanting more.

Biting back a moan as Gaara's kisses trailed over the sensitive skin on his neck he tipped his head to the side. Peeking out of the corner of his eyes he saw blue eyes watching him. Naruto nodded and Gaara's smile grew bigger. Fangs flashed as he lowered his head and Naruto closed his eyes. There was a sting of pain when the fangs entered but it slowly faded. Anesthetics that were in his saliva numbed the pain and actually induced a calming effect. Gaara was known as the fabled creature 'vampire'; an ancient race that hid behind superstition and myths.

The momentary pain had been replaced by a slight pulling feeling. It was both uncomfortable and mesmerizing. All his earlier fear of Gaara had been erased and now he wanted to stay like that forever. Giving Gaara everything he could; his love, blood, and even life if it came down to it. Because if Naruto had one thing in the world he truly cared about it was this red haired boy. Before he had been running out of fear of the unknown but surrendering had been much better. Slowly his strength faded and Gaara was holding him gently. Everything seemed to be floaty and he opened his eyes to see red hair. Gently he ran his hand through it, enjoying the silky texture.

His sight was blurring and dark clouds threatened to take over. The last thing he saw was a full moon shining down on them. A hunter and the hunted doing something nature never intended. He smiled and then fell into the darkness.

A/N: So as I was saying before this is a prologue. It will be an actual part way in so when I get to it you'll know I just C&Ped it. Whether I actually go through with the story depends on the response. I'm already doing another Fic so I don't want to spend time on something nobody wants to read. Just give me a heads up by reviewing or alerting. :D Thanks!