A Gaara and Matsuri oneshot for loverofallthingschocolate. Thanks for the watch and nice reviews. I love this couple and no flames on the couple please.
She was only his eager-to-learn, yet hesitant student. She was only the dark-wide eyed girl with the cute choppy haircut. She was only "Matsuri."
He was only the serious, stoic and calm sensei. He was only the pale eyed, red haired, handsome-looking Suna ninja. He was only "Gaara-sensei."
If only, he thought as he watched her grow into a long limbed, graceful woman, shedding her timidness and fear of weapons.
If only, she thought as she watched him receive the title of Kazekage and protect his village over and over again.
If I told her..., he thought briefly before Deidara finally knocked him unconscious.
If I told him..., she thought in panic as she watched the clay bird fly away with her sensei.
What would she do? He wondered, waking up with people surrounding him. A sea of the many Suna ninja. Looking only for her face amidst them.
What would he do? She wondered, even as she did, making eye contact with him. She let her long legs carry her toward him, his bent form looking helpless on the ground.
What would I call her? His eyes widened as he felt her arms around his neck, her face sobbing into his chest. Her delicate shoulders shook with hysterical relief.
What would I call him? She had at the back of her mind somewhere. Her embarrassment was drowned out with the happiness that he was alright.
If only...
If only...
"I love you."
They said it at the same time, caring not in the least that possibly the whole village had heard them.
Kankuro grinned at his brother over Matsuri's shoulders and Naruto smiled at the girl from behind Gaara.
"Gaara-kun."
"Matsuri-chan."
If only I had told her sooner: As he stood, her tall figure easily supporting him in his weak state. Her dark black eyes gazed at him in concern and love.
If only I had told him sooner: As she followed Temari through the parted wave of people. His pale green eyes stared at her with thankfulness and love.
"If only we had kissed," Matsuri remarked the next day and Gaara allowed himself to chuckle at her boldness.
The kunoichi grinned and leaned toward the Kazekage.
"If only, huh?" He murmured before she brushed her soft lips against his.