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-BlackDolphin13-

Chapter 2- Balls and Desires

Hinata was nervous as a servant helped her dress for the ball tonight. She met her helper Mari, whom she met the first day in Suna. Mari was a brilliant brunette servant that saw and heard everything inside the castle.

"I heard Lord Kazekage slept with the Cloud skank again. If she asks me one more time how beautiful she is, I'll puke all over her," Mari said as she helped Hinata slip into her kimono. The outer layer was a dark purple. The other layers were lavender and other colors of purple. Mari was ungraciously referring to Sakura.

"Gaara's personal misjudgments are none of my concern," Hinata said. "I just hope he didn't suffer permanent damage from being around someone so stupid for so long." Mari laughed.

"We all wish you good luck," Mari said, referring to Hinata's other servant friends. "Suna doesn't need another slut to rule. We have the Kazekage, he sleeps around enough for many men."

"Mari!" Hinata said in surprise.

"Well it's true. The other girls aren't nearly as nice as you Hinata," Mari said.

"Thanks Mari. I'll try my best," Hinata said.

"That is all we wish," Mari said.

Hinata smiled as she gave Mari a hug. "Tell everyone I said thank you. Now I have to go," she said, loathing to leave her new friend. They had formed a close friendship, something unheard of. Nobles were never friends with commoners. However, Hinata wanted to change that.

Mari walked Hinata to the Grand Ballroom. Hinata was still having trouble finding her way around the mansion. It was easier for Hinata to go to the ball knowing her friend would be there. Mari was working at the ball.

Sakura walked by, being led by a man with blonde hair and blue eyes. She sneered at Hinata and laughed. "Look at the fire girl being led by a servant. Honestly, the company you keep is just pathetic!"

"Bitch. You'd better shove it or I'll shove it up your…"

"Mari!"

"Sorry," Mari said sheepishly. "I hope Lord Kazekage dumps your fat ass," she hissed. Hinata giggled as Sakura glared at them.

"Excuse me Lady Hinata, but I am your escort to the ball tonight," a man with said with dark hair and onyx black eyes. His body could rival Gaara's in hotness. He turned to Mari. "Leave," he said sharply.

"Yes Lord Sasuke," Mari said timidly. She curtsied and walked away, winking at Hinata as she passed.

Sasuke offered Hinata his arm. She accepted timidly, resting her hand in the crook of his elbow.

Gaara was already inside the ball. He was standing out on the balcony alone. He never danced and no one even expected him to show up. Gaara could tell his presence was scaring the nobles. They all feared him. Gaara turned around to watch the ball. He smirked as Hinata walked into the ballroom. He had set up each human with a council member of his. Knowing the three whores, they would have no trouble sleeping around. All three of them were passably good in the bedroom. Hinata interested him. Gaara was eager to see how well she did against Sasuke's charms. Sasuke was the playboy of Suna.

Naruto and Sakura were dancing very closely, almost on top of each other. Shikamaru and Ino had disappeared a long time ago to another room. Karin and Kiba also disappeared a long time ago. Gaara smirked. He saw Hinata enter the ball with Sasuke.

Sasuke was very nice to Hinata, but he was a little too close for her comfort. He kept brushing up against her while they were dancing. She also didn't like how he kept putting his arm around her waist and slowly sliding it down.

They got to the dance floor and started to dance again. Predictably, Sasuke wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. Hinata finally had enough when his hand began sliding down her back.

"Sasuke, stop it," Hinata said, pulling his hand back up her back.

Sasuke chuckled and pulled her closer so that their bodies were together. He bent his head closer to her shoulder so that he could whisper into her ear. "So feisty. Why don't we take this upstairs, Lady Hinata?" he asked.

Hinata pushed him away gently. "No Sasuke," she said defiantly.

"Why not?" he asked, a smirk on his face. He didn't fool her for one second.

"Because I am not in Suna to screw you. I am here to save my country," Hinata said icily.

"By screwing Gaara," Sasuke said coldly.

"No, that is the other girl's jobs. Good night Sasuke," Hinata said turning around and walking away.

She went over to the large buffet table set up at the side of the room. Mari and her friend Shiki were standing by the table, suppose to be serving the food. Shiki was a tall man with messy black hair that stood straight up sometimes. He wore a plain black kimono, regulation for all male servants and butlers. He and Mari were talking and as Hinata approached they collapsed into silent fits of laughter. Hinata walked straight towards them, not caring what any other nobles thought.

"So, how'd Sasuke go?" Shiki asked as Mari continued to laugh.

"Terrible. I hate that arrogant jerk," Hinata said angrily.

"Oh Hinata, I love you," Mari said. "You're the only noble I know that makes working so much fun. This is the first time Sasuke ever got dumped. Wait until I tell everybody!"

"You're lucky. Sasuke never lets a girl go until after they get into bed. HE either seduces them or forces them. No one ever escapes him," Shiki said.

"I wonder what made him so nice to me," Hinata said.

"I heard Lord Kazekage set his advisors on every human girl. They were to test the girl's loyalty to him. Sasuke was the only one given any restrictions," Mari said.

"What did Gaara say?" Hinata asked interested.

"I believe he said, 'hurt her in any way and I will kill you,' and he proceeded to smash Sasuke's head into a table," Mari said calmly. "I was delivering his tea when this happened."

Gaara was waiting outside for Sasuke to report to him. He was smirking at Hinata's rejection. Sasuke never got dumped by a girl, so this was a first and Gaara intended to never let him forget it.

"Lord Kazekage," Sasuke said bowing to Gaara.

"What did she say to you?" Gaara asked smirking.

"She said that she is not here to screw me, she's here to save her country," Sasuke repeated.

"Interesting," Gaara said.

"Even in the demon lands, purity is prized above all," Sasuke said. "She's a rare gift. If you don't claim her soon, someone will."

"That, I am well aware of," Gaara growled. "Dismissed."

"Yes Lord Kazekage," Sasuke said bowing.

Gaara walked into the party, attempting to find Hinata. He smirked when he saw her over at the food table. Her back was to him. As he started to walk over, he noticed two servants standing near her. He glared at them, causing their eyes to widen in fear. He watched as they scattered as he approached Hinata. Servants annoyed him. They were all so weak, like insects to him.

Hinata turned around and saw him. She looked beautiful. Her eyes widened slightly at his approach and her face broke into a smile.

"Gaara! It is great to see you," she said.

"Would you dance with me?" he asked, holding out his hand to her. She nodded and took his hand.

As they approached the dance floor all of the nobles scattered. They got our of Gaara's way, careful to clear a pathway to the dance floor for him. The nobles had a good reason to fear him. He caught some of them looking curiously at Hinata. It was common knowledge he was taking a human bride, but he never showed any girl this kind of favor.

He easily led Hinata straight into the middle of the floor as the musicians prepared to play another piece. Gaara put one hand on her hip and held the other hand out to dance. She gently placed her free hand on his shoulder. Gaara enjoyed the gentle touch of her hand, even if it was only on his shoulder.

The music started up again as they began to dance. Hinata smiled as Gaara led her in the dance. He ended up smiling too, her laughs as he twirled her around became contagious. Gaara found himself actually enjoying it. He could hear the nobles whispering, but he ignored them. They could think whatever they wanted.

Gaara gently slowed down as the music came to an end. He smiled down at her. Gaara led her off the dance floor, his arm around her waist. They walked out on the balcony where no one followed. Gaaa leaned on the railing, his arm crossed over his chest.

"Wow Gaara, it's beautiful," Hinata said. The balcony looked out onto the grounds of the mansion and the moon was bright in the sky.

"The view isn't all that is beautiful," Gaara said. Hinata just looked at him, her face calm.

"Thank you," she whispered. "No one has ever said anything like that to me."

"Me either," Gaara said. "At least, no one's ever meant it."

"That is something else we have in common," Hinata joked. Gaara chuckled.

"What is Konoha like outside of your house?" Gaara asked.

"I wouldn't know, I've never been allowed outside before this," Hinata said. "And I will never go back."

"Where would you go?" Gaara asked amused.

"I would stay here in Suna or in a village near the border. There's a way to work and live outside the clan," Hinata said.

"How interesting," Gaara said amused. "How do you like the palace so far?"

"I like it. I am free for the first time in my life," Hinata said with a smile.

"That is great," Gaara said quietly. Hinata just looked at him, not saying a word. Gaara could see the doubt in her face. She slowly reached out towards him and hesitated, the tips of her fingers inches away from his face.

Gaara caught her hand before she could pull away. He heard her gasp as he gently put her hand on his cheek. Gaara closed his eyes, savoring the touch of her hand. Thankfully, Hinata didn't try to pull her hand away.

Hinata's heart raced. She took a step closer to him, almost scared at what she was about to do. She had no idea how far she could push him. Timidly, she stood on tip toes and kissed the kanji on his forehead.

Gaara's eyes shot open at the touch of her lips. His arm darted around her waist faster than she could react. Hinata's eyes widened as Gaara pulled her into a hug, his arms wrapped tightly around her body. He buried his head into her neck, holding her tight.

"Gaara, I need to know," Hinata whispered into his ear. "Do I have a future here?"

"Hinata, you will always have a home here," Gaara whispered.

"With…you?" she asked hesitantly.

"I chose you long ago," Gaara said. "I can trust you, something rare for me." Gaara's lips crashed down on hers, taking away her power of speech. Hinata was stunned for a second. Then her mind melted away, leaving her blissfully blank. She wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him back, her mouth moving to match his.

Gaara moved his hand to the base of her neck, entwining it in Hinata's hair. He broke the kiss, trailing kisses down her neck. He could hear Hinata's short breath close to his ear. Gaara slowly moved his mouth farther down her body. He moved his hand around her waist up her back and pulled her kimono down, making the neckline fall to her shoulders. His mouth continued to move down to her partially exposed chest.

Hinata pushed him away quickly, holding her kimono together. She backed up against the railing away from him, fear clouding her eyes.

Gaara chuckled as he sauntered over to her. She looked like a scared deer, her eyes wide and fearful. He put a hand on either side of the railing, caging her in. He leaned into her, his body almost draped over her shoulders.

"With a kiss we sealed a deal. You belong to me," Gaara growled into her ear. Hinata ducked under his arm and fled back into the ball.

"Run, Hinata, run. You cannot escape me," Gaara said to himself as he leaned against the railing she just vacated