RyuHagakure- This is an AU story of Gaara loving an OC. Don't like it, then don't read it. Flames will be used to heat the house in winter. Constructive criticism will be rewarded. First chapter is dedicated to my best friend Kyoko.

A note to the readers:
underlined words are actions!

Disclaimer- lawyers creep up on me I don't own Naruto, and you'd have to be crazy to believe that!!! lawyers grumble and go away I do, however, own the OC Arika Jinhe.

Now, on with the chapter!

Sandy Secrets

Chapter 1
Gaara and Arika

While standing in the street, Arika thinks of what she should do now that most of the sand villagers hate her. She had been very popular…until they found out she was "Just like Gaara." She had an earth demon sealed inside of her, as was evident by the seal on her stomach. Once the Kazekage had gotten word of her "being a demon", he had ordered her to wear clothing that would show the seal on her stomach. The Kazekage's reasoning behind this was "so that everyone will know what you truly are." Arika had no choice but to obey, or be thrown out of her village. Unfortunately…All of her friends abandoned her.

Arika- Well…I could go to the leaf village and visit Kaida…but then not only would I have to sneak by the leaf guards, but the sand villagers would think I'd given up and left! She scowled

She was just on the verge of deciding what to do when someone called out to her.

Gaara- Hey! Are you Arika?
Arika- Yeah, why do you want to know?
Gaara- Well, I've been hearing rumors that you're just like me…Are you?
Arika- You must be Gaara. Yes, I'm "just like you." Maybe you haven't noticed it, but I have an earth demon seal on my stomach. All of my friends abandoned me when they found out!
Gaara- Well…I'm not going to abandon you just because you're called a demon. That would be contradictory, wouldn't it? …How about you and I go get some sake?
Arika- …Go get some…sake?
Gaara- Yeah. Get to know each other and stuff…
Arika- blushing Are you asking me out on a date?
Gaara- smirks Yes, I am. Do you want to come or not?
Arika- Of course I want to come!

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