Author's note: Sort of a sequel to "GaaHina The Beginning" and a prelude to "Dance with the Devil", but can be read separately. Just something short that suddenly popped into my head at half past three in the morning (Insomnia is no fun...), and I just had to write down.
Warning: GaaHina, no likey no ready.
Disclaimer: Naruto and the characters don't belong to me, but Masashi Kishimoto.
"Talking"
Thinking
"So, who is it?"
"Hm? Who?" Gaara looked up at his sister, who had just joined him at the kitchen table.
"The girl you have a crush on." Temari said, and took a sip of her coffee.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh, come on. You keep staring off into the distance, you play with your food rather than eat it and you're sighing. Sighing, Gaara."
"So?"
"Sighing…?"
"Fine, I get it. But what does it mean to have a "crush" on someone?"
"Well, to have a crush on someone means to like them very much, and think about them very often. And when you think about them it makes you feel good inside, and maybe even smile. But it also makes you nervous and worried that that person might not like you back."
"OK, so I have a crush on someone… What should I do?"
"You could start by telling me who she is. Then maybe I can help you." He looked at her contemplatively, that grin was not safe.
He sighed, "Hinata Hyuuga." He said in a defeated sort of voice.
"Hyuuga? Like that Neji kid from the crybaby's "rescue" party?" Rescue, my ass.
"His cousin" another sigh, "short dark hair, pale eyes, same team as that Kiba guy. The one with the dog."
"Oh, heeer. Doesn't leave much of an impression that one, does she?"
"Maybe not on you."
"Sorry Gaara, didn't mean it like that. She's just very quiet, that's all."
Yet another sigh, "Fine, but what should I do?"
"For starters you could tell her how you feel. And then if she feels the same way, you can take it from there." He gave her a shocked expression, fear radiating from his eyes.
She just grinned back. "I take it those letters you keep sending are for her. Why not write to her and ask if she feels the same way?"
"I… I don't want to write it in a letter." It felt like something that should be said face-to-face.
Temari looked down at her brother, who was staring down at the table, sand no doubt hiding his blush. A soft smile crept over her face. "Then just make sure to tell her the next time you meet." Something could be arranged…
She got up and walked to the sink with her cup.
"Temari?" Gaara's voice was hesitant.
She turned back to him. "What?"
"Please don't tell anyone."
"I won't. Promise."
AN: Short, I know. But will be continued... Please review and inform me of any mistakes in my English!