Title: A Hopeless Romantic

Couple: GaaxLee

Summery: The only thing Gaara knows about love is from what he's read in fairy tales and adult novels which has left him very picky. Will he be able to get over his resent break up and be able to except someone new, flaws and all?

Chapter 1 -

Gaara stood behind his desk, facing the wall of windows that allowed him to over see his entire village. Though this usually made him feel proud, nothing could raise his spirits from the slum he was currently in. His heart was freshly broken and he could not bring himself to admit to his siblings the pain he was truly in. Temari had been trying her hardest to try and learn the details and give comfort, but He just kept pushing her away. In times like these he turned back into his old self, tell no one anything and let no weakness show. Only now did he let his guard down alone in his office.

Tears started to roll down his cheeks as the thoughts of Riku filled his mind. They were only together for 3 months, but Gaara had quickly grown attached to him.

"I should of known it wouldn't work, we were too far apart from each other . . ." He whispered

This was true, Riku was a representative of the Water Village, the bulk of their relationship was done through phone calls. Gaara hated the distance, but couldn't help falling for him, he reminded him of the hero in a novel he had read. The great Alejando, who would not let one thing get between him and victory, or his love.

There was then a knock on the door.

"Gaara-sama, it's Temari, may I come it?"

" . . .Yes." He answered after wiping his eyes.

Temari entered the room and walked up to his desk, Gaara stayed still, keeping his back to her. She stood there a minute, waiting to see if he would turn to face her. When she saw he was staying put, she began speaking.

"Gaara, we need to talk."

"We have nothing to discuss, Temari."

"You know damn right we have something to talk about. You can't push me away Gaara, you need to start talking about your breakup before you snap like you would when you were younger."

"First of all, I don't have to tell you anything if I don't want to. And secondly, I am in much better control of my emotions now that Shukaku is gone, you know that."

Temari winced, even after all these year, that subject, that name, was still taboo.

"But Gaara, demon or not, it's not healthy to bottle emotions. You have a very important job and you need to be in top mental condition in order to make proper choices for this village. Talking about things will help you work through this much faster!"

"I don't need any help Temari!"

"Yes you do, Gaara! Which is why I took the liberty to planning a vacation-"

"I'm not going."

"You don't have a choice. I've already cancelled all your appointments for the next week and booked everything."

"You can't make me go."

"Gaara, please, Kankuro and me are worried about you. We just want you to be happy, that's why we set this up for you. If we get you out of this place for a little bit where less stuff will make you think of him you'll start feeling better in no time. Please Gaara, if not for you, then do this for me, for Kankuro, for everyone in the village."

Gaara remained silent, Temari sighed and turned towards the door. As she reached for the handle, he spoke.

"Temari . . ." He turned his head to look at her "I'll come if it really means that much."

"Thank you, Gaara, you have no idea how happy that makes me."

Temari opened the door and exited his office, just before she closed the door she said one last thing.

"By the way, you can't lie to me about how upset you are, your eyeliner is smeared all over your face."

Gaara's eyes widened slightly as he reached for the mirror in his desk. Temari heard him curse as she shut the door and walked away.

"So, did he go for it?" Kankuro asked

"Mhmm, pack your bags were leaving tomorrow."

I thought I'd lighten the mood a bit at the end x3

Hope you liked, I'll get right to work on the second chapter!

Love Ali

AN: 9/25/2012 - I would just like so say, after reading up more of Gaara and reading a very veerryy good fanfiction, I know my story is lacking a lot, especially in Gaara's character. Because, regardless of having Shukaku still or not, Gaara has a hard, difficult, and painful life. So, these first few chapters I'm not really going to change, but after chapter 4 (Breathe) I'm going to try and tap into that emotional trauma more to make this a bit more realistic. Because, lets be honest, yes, we love the sappy, cute, lovey stuff, but if there is a poor build up and the people are ooc, it's just not as good.

And if anyone is wondering, the good fanfiction I've been reading is 'Diplomatic Relations' by Maldoror. (Google it, it's on a livejournal account)

It is not only the best GaaLee fanfic I've ever read, it's the best Naruto FanFic I've ever read. Realistic time frame, all characters hold true to their personalities, and given the fact this story is dated 2005-2006 (yeah, old) this author uses pretty must every scene Gaara has ever been in as references and, omg, just read it. It's fantastic.

Okay, that's enough promotion and self pity. Read that story, but don't think mine is total poop after xP