Uzumaki Naruto
It was ironic that he chose the kanji character for love, 'ai', as something to wear on his forehead. It was also interesting, somehow. Or perhaps foreboding, but I doubted it. It was red and crude, and looked from afar like a poorly made tattoo. But I knew better. I've been close enough to him in battle to see what it truly was: a scar. A burden from the past.
It's not like I was going to ask him how or why he got it, and it's not like it would be something good to know. Having anything carved into your skin like that wasn't pretty, and it wasn't something you'd want to know the reason for. It was kind of … disgusting.
…At least, this is what I used to think.
Now, it's a little different. Gaara's proven himself to be someone else throughout the years. Well, the past two and a half years, that is. He's grown up quite a bit; he's no longer that homicidal psychopath we all knew him to be. And Sakura has whispered to me once: "I heard it began after that day you two fought when his demon came out. He's never been the same since."
I really don't think he changed this much because of me. But I sure as hell bet I knocked a little sense into him back then!
Sabaku no Gaara
Uzumaki Naruto. Someone just about everyone knew. And I know him, too. I know him better than he thinks. We're alike, after all … two poor souls who were burdened with a legendary demon, once alone and fear, if not a little hated. Jinchuuriki.
For so long I didn't know anyone else was out there, I didn't know that anyone else could possibly relate to me. But now I know.
And even though it was gruesome trial – finding myself, I mean – I got through it, thanks to him. That one blonde ninja who used to be so … well, just ask anyone he knows. They'll tell you. He was practically obnoxious.
But like me, I've heard he's changed. Not much … but a little. And I hope he sees how I've changed, and what I've become. Because even I'm fond of it.
Not being Kazekage, though. I don't mean I'm fond of all of that; as that Nara guy would say, 'it's very troublesome'. But I meant who I am as a person now. I like that.
And maybe he will, too.
I know for a fact my siblings do. Temari actually smiles at me now without wincing or forcing it to her lips.
And I can smile slightly in return.
EDIT: I have found my 'inspiration' and figured out my plans for this fic now, so within the next few hours of today, April 23, expect an update of a few new chapters. /EDIT
-gaspth- Could this be a possible NaruGaa fanfic? I almost want it to be, however ... I'm not entirely sure what will happen. I'd probably refer to the pre-death, death, and resurrection period of Shippuuden, swicthing POVs for Naruto and Gaara, until I'd go into something totally off-episode and un-Shippuuden related and have them end up somewhat together, haha. Or something like that.
Anyway, read and tell me what you think. Should I continue, GaaNaru yaoi fans??