You pulled your black cloak closer around your body and made sure that your wings and tail are completely covered, before stepped out in the crowded streets of Konoha. It was a warm day and quickly it became uncomfortable hot under your black cloak but you never took it of. Never. You were just too afraid of the other peoples' reaction, that they might cast you out like you old village had done, though it was their own fault that you became what you're now. Your parents made experiments on you and the whole village knew it, then something went wrong as your DNA should be crossed with the one of a bat and you ended up with those wings and tail, also your eyes turned crimson. The villagers started to shun and insult you, partly actually fear you, though they knew you since you were a baby.

You wiped away the sweat from your forehead and made your way towards the woods, hoping it will cooler there. Entering the shadows of the trees, you took a deep breath and just wandered around aimlessly. You got lost in your thoughts and suddenly found yourself in an for you unknown part of the woods, in front of a beautiful lake. It looked so inviting, so you checked your surroundings if anybody was around and as you didn't sense anything you let your cloak trop from your shoulders, reveling the black dress underneath. It was hard for you to find fitting clothe, since the wings always were in the way but the dress was cut low enough in the back, the only problem was that it also showed a lot of cleavage. You quickly took of the dress and jumped into the cool water, luckily wearing a bikini underneath. For a while you swam around and enjoyed that you could move your wings freely, until you felt someone coming in your direction, so you quickly got out and redressed just in time before Sakura jumped through the bushes.

"Hey,_" she greeted "What are you doing out here?" "Hi, Sakura. I just got lost and landed at this lake" you explained to here, hoping instantly that your wings weren't peaking out somewhere. "I see, I just wanted to invite you to my party this evening" "All right, I'll be there" you agreed, mostly just to make her leave. "Great! See you this evening then" Sakura said, then finally left the clearing and giving you the time to check your appearance.

Evening

? P.O.V

You were sitting in Sakura's crowded living room but you weren't paying attention to what happened around you, your mind was of to the girl you saw earlier that day on the lake in the woods. She was so beautiful, her big crimson eyes, her silky silver hair and her perfectly shaped body. Then she took of her cloak and reveled those amazing wings. Most people definitely would think of her as a freak when they would know about them but to you they only made her more beautiful an unique. You were sure that no one knew about her wings, why else would she wear this cloak on such a hot day and you were sure she didn't check her surroundings, because it would be embarrassing for her when somebody finds her in her bikini. You wanted to meet her, tell he how beautiful and perfect she was and she didn't need to be ashamed of what she is. Maybe it was because you knew how it is to be cast out and hatred by everyone but you also know the joy when someone reaches a hand out to you and helps you, accepts you.

Your thoughts were interrupted a new guest arrived at the party and you gaze were immediately draw to the person. There she was, the girl that had captured your mind the whole day and now she was standing just across the room. Like before she was wearing the cloak but it was opened in the front, showing the simply dark red dress she was wearing. It matched the colour of her eyes and hugged her curves perfectly without revealing too much. You wanted to walk over to her but before you could even move a single muscle, she already was swallowed by the crowd. For a while you tried to find her between all the other people but than your attention was draw to the centre of room.

"Ok, guys we're playing 20 minutes in heaven. Now every boy put something in the bowl" Sakura shouted over the music, holding a empty bowl above her head. There were some groans but also some cheers as she walked around the room and collected different objects from the boys. As she came to you, you pulled a bracelet out of your pocked and dropped it in the bowl, ignoring Sakura's surprised stare. Temari once gave it to you, telling you to give it to the girl, you think as the right one for you. Maybe there was a trop of hope in the act of choosing the bracelet. Maybe there was a chance that she would pull it out of the bowl.

Your eyes followed Sakura closely as she disappeared between all her guests and a few minutes later, you heard a voice shouting over the music "I've got a bracelet" With your heart beating rapidly, you made your way through the crowd, all the way begging that she was the one, who awaited you at the closet.

_ P.O.V

"I've got a bracelet" you shouted, still not believing how Sakura managed to talk you into this. You didn't want to participate in that came, afraid you might get some pervert, who will force you to take of you cloak. A short time later a handsome boy with read here and beautiful blue-green eyes emerged from the crowd and you could have sworn that his eyes widened slightly, together with a faint blush on his cheeks.

"Who's that?" you asked Sakura in a whisper "That's Gaara. He's the new Kazekage" she explained, you nodded and made your way towards the closet. Gaara held the door open for you and you nodded him a thanks as you passed him. He followed you and closed the door, allowing darkness to wash over both of you.

Finding a wall, you slid down on it in a comfortable position and rested your back against it. Not long after this, you felt clothes brush against your arm as Gaara sat down beside but it didn't bother you, actually feeling strangely comforted by his presence. Unintentionally, you pulled your cloak closer around your body, like it seemed that peace of clothe became part of you personality and you moved it without really noticing anymore. "I'm _" you said into the darkness, hoping to break the silence around you and start a conversation, at least some stupid small talk. "I already know that your name is Gaara, Sakura told me" "It's nice to meet you, _" Gaara's deep voice sent tremors through your body as it hit your ears. "Same here" you answered him. "So, Sakura also told me that you're the new Kazekage" you could see the outline of Gaara's head nod "Was it hard to become it?" There was a short silence and you could hear him taking a deep breath, before he answered "Yes, it was but in a different way than you might think" "What do you mean?" you asked confused, not really understanding what he meant.

"You see, it always was strong, since I had a demon sealed inside me that gave me his strength but the villagers feared me, though I was just a small child, even my own father wanted to kill me" you gasp as he said that. This boy there had experienced the same horror as you, maybe he'll understand you. Gaara wasn't finished with his story "I became cold and distant but than Naruto came into my life. He showed me that I'm not alone and don't have to be like that. I changed and made my goal to became Kazekage, so other people won't fear me anymore, instead they should depend on me and trust me to protect their lives" "And you did it" you finished his story with tears in your eyes, partly because the story remembered you at your own past, partly because because she was so sweet and sad at the same time and partly because you'd seen that there is maybe some hope that people will accept you for what you are.

"Yes, I did it but I would have never be able to do this without the help of others and now I want do give you this help"

Your eyes widened in shock as he said this. *Does he know?* "Me? Why would you think I need help?" Suddenly you were pulled up and in a tight but still comforting embrace. "_, stop acting. I know your secret" Gaara murmured in your ear "You know about them?" you asked shock and somewhat frightened about what he might doing now "Yes, I saw you wings and I want to tell you that they just make you even more beautiful than you already are" "You think I'm beautiful and not some monster" "Never" he reassured you "You're the most gorgeous girl I've ever seen in my life and I just want to tell you that I'm there for you. I know your pain and believe those people out there will never cast you out" "You really think so?" you chocked out through the tears that meanwhile streamed freely down your face. You were just so happy that there was someone who was willing to help you and you also couldn't deny that your heart was beating faster, since he held you in his arms.

You hid your face in Gaara's chest and let out all the feelings you had bottled up al those years, while he just held you and allowed you to cry. "_?" Gaara called out your name and you lifted your head to meet his beautiful eyes. "Will you trust me? Will you open up for me?" he asked you and in response you nodded, somehow knowing that everything was all right as long as he will be by your side.

Gaara moved one of his hands from around your face to your cheek and held it in place as he leaned in to kiss your lips gently and lovingly. At first you were shocked and surprised but soon you closed your eyes and kissed him back with everything you had. Your arms were snaking there way towards Gaara's neck but as they were on his upper arms he suddenly grabbed your hands and pulled them back down. You were confused but then Gaara laid his hands on your cloaks collar and you knew what he wanted to do. In a sudden rush of panic, you placed your hands on his and stopped him, whispering a pleading "Wait" against his lips. Gaara took your hands in his and caressed them with his thump, murmuring "Just trust me" Taking a deep breath, you nodded and lowered your hands. Gaara laid his back on your cloak and slowly pushed it down over your shoulders. As it hit the floor, he took a step back but held onto your hands again, making you feel save. You shyly looked down and stretched your wings while wrapping your tail around your waist.

"Your so beautiful" Gaara said, before you pulled you back into him and kissed you deeply and wilder than before. This time you weren't interrupted as you wrapped your arms around his neck, deepening the kiss even more. Gaara placed one of his hands around your waist and let his others glide through your hair, the let his fingertips carefully glide over your wings. It felt so good, you couldn't contain the moan that slipped from your lips. A small grin curved Gaara's lips and he did it again, this time sneaking his tongue into your mouth as you moaned again. As your tongues whirled around each other's, you carefully wrapped your wings around both of your bodies, creating a own little space for the two of you.

Gaara backed you up into the wall and pressed his body close to your body, causing you both to moan silently.

With a desperate gasp for air, you tore your self away from Gaara's addictive lips, not able to suppress the need for air anymore. You felt lightheaded and your knees wobbly, so you had to hold tightly onto Gaara to keep yourself up. Gaara chuckled lightly at you current state, then travelled his hands seductively down your sides, towards your tights and lifted you up with your legs wrapped around his hips. For a few seconds, you just gazed lovingly into each others' eyes, before you both leaned in at the same time to meet in a passionate kiss. It didn't last long though, Gaara pulled away a short time later and trailed his lips down your neck. He nibbled and licked your skin along the way until he found what he was searching for, signaled by a deep moan from your side. His lips moved along that spot and his teeth scraped your skin, definitely forming a mark on your skin and causing more moans to escape from you.

"Gaara" you called out breathlessly. "Yes, my dear?" he replied as he came back up, placing his forehead against yours to look deep in your eyes. "I think I love you" you told him after a short pause to gather your thoughts. Gaara's eyes lit up with joy and he answered happily "I know I love you" He let you down and hugged you tightly, rubbing your wings again playfully.

"They'll be coming soon" Gaara told you as he let go of you and reached for cloak on the floor. You took it but after a short time of thinking, you decided to not pull it on anymore. "Trust" you mumbled more to yourself but Gaara understood it anyway and with a soft smile, he wrapped one arm around your waist and kissed your forehead affectionately. "You'll be fine, I'm sure of it" You nodded and pecked Gaara's lips softly , showing him that you're happy that he was there for you.

Right in that moment the door swung opened and light spilled into the dark room.