Love
By Kuro-Kasai-Tenshi
Summary~ Gaara contemplates the true meaning of love.
Warnings~ Incest, Yaoi (Boy/Boy love), mentions of sex between brothers. KankuGaa, mentions of ShikaNaru. Rated M, because I'm paranoid.
Dedicated to my Awesome friend Abby!
Gaara was lying on their bed, his legs intertwined with Kankuro's. the window was closed, but the curtains were open. They let the moonlight creep in, falling across the bed and illuminating the figures lying on top. With the moon providing light, they could make each others face out in the darkness. Just a few hours ago they had been having sex. Now, however, they were just relaxing. Gaara's head was resting on Kankuro's chest, and Kankuro was tracing the kanji for 'love' on Gaara's forehead.
He always did that when they were relaxing. It always seemed to make Gaara relax completely, sometimes even turning him into a pile of goo.
They had gotten together almost two years ago. Kankuro had gotten sick and tired of the girls and women in the village constantly simpering at his brother, throwing themselves at his feet and declaring their love for the young Kazekage. He had taken Gaara home and claimed him in every way possible that night. The next day, Gaara could barely walk. He had declared to his disappointed pursuers that he was 'taken'. No one had ever seen Kankuro so smug and cheerful before.
Kankuro had always been there for him, even as a child. He had watched over Gaara, protected him as best he could from the shadows. He worried constantly over his little brother. After the confrontation with Uzumaki as genin, Gaara changed. He appreciated his siblings, was fond of them even. Kankuro had been so grateful to the Gaki, not once, but twice.
When Gaara had been captured by the Akatsuki, Kankuro had almost died on the inside, but then hope arrived in the form of Uzumaki Naruto.
After Gaara was safe and sound back in the village, Kankuro pulled Temari and Naruto aside. Naruto had once corresponded with the Sand siblings through letters, but he had to stop during his travels with Jiraiya. In one of his letters, he had mentioned his crush on Shikamaru. Temari was friends with the lazy ninja, who had also told her of his interest in Naruto. As a small token of thanks, they set the two up. They were still together to this day.
After that incident, Kankuro rarely ever let Gaara out of his sight. When he did though, he was never too far away. To Kankuro, Gaara was everything, his little brother, his friend, his lover, and his leader. In return, Kankuro was Gaara's light in the dark, his salvation and savior.
As his thoughts started slowing down, Gaara sighed and snuggled closer to his brother. Kankuro was quickly becoming his favorite teddy bear.
Slightly amused, Kankuro turned his attention to him, "What was that sigh for?"
Gaara opened one eye and peered at his brother, "It just amazes me. Love is such a small word, just one little emotion, and yet. . . It changes a person's entire being. . ."
Kankuro chuckled softly, "True, but it is a wonderful little thing, is it not?"
Gaara nodded, and then yawned. Kankuro smiled at him, "Still getting used to being able to sleep? Well, don't worry. I'll be right here by your side, always. I love you, Gaara. Sleep well."
Gaara nodded again before murmuring his reply and falling asleep, "Love you too, nii-san."
Kankuro could only smile softly, before falling asleep as well, curled protectively and lovingly around Gaara.
End
A/ N: I know it's short, but this was my first time doing a fic like this. If Kankuro was OOC, than blame the plot- dust- bunnies; they have a tendency of chewing on my hands while I sleep. My dreams are never normal any more TT - TT. It's sooo not fair….. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed it!