Heya. Felt the sudden need to carry on when listening to 'Because of You' by Neyo.
Maybe that song should be my story's theme song. I'm absolutely in love with it.
The lyrics actually kinda fit except for the whole 2 girl cheating thing… but only later on in the story teehee. XD
Kumiyo sat on the floor of her small house pounding her head against the wall mercilessly.
"Ohh Kumiyo you baka! What have you done?? You don't just leave the Kazekage, the KAZEKAGE, on the street unconscious. Oh Kami-sama help me" she whimpered.
Truthfully speaking, she didn't really have a choice. Keeping Gaara-sama at her house would most definitely prove to be too dangerous for her situation. Nevertheless, she couldn't just leave him lying there, especially when he had just saved her pathetic life.
Kumiyo was actually quite surprised he had been so kind. Judging from the rumors, Suna's Kazekage was supposed to be cold-hearted and cruel, but from what she could tell he was the exact opposite.
Her thoughts drifted back to this morning while he was still lying on her bed out cold from the attack. His red locks contrasting with his pale skin and sharp features, she had to admit she did find him attractive, even in an unconscious state. Unable to hold herself back, she timidly brushed her fingers over the tattoo on his forehead. Love, she read, immediately feeling a rush of pity.
Kumiyo knew of his past, and although she was supposed to look at it objectively and from a purely professional point of view, she allowed herself this moment to truly wallow in it.
He must have felt so lonely. How unbearable.
She stiffened and pulled her fingers away, he was stirring. Oh Kami-sama, what do I do?
In the end, although she had tried her best to be the great actress she was, Kumiyo couldn't lie to him or prevent her true emotions from showing.
The worst thing was she let her real name slip when she was known to everyone else as Kaori.
Quickly reacting so as not to give out any other secrets, she used her medical expertise to hit a few pressure points on his palm making him pass out.
Kumiyo rubbed her temples, scolding herself for nearly jeopardizing her whole mission.
She was a medical nin from Iwagakure (Hidden village in the Rocks), sent to Suna as an undercover spy used to keep tabs on Suna's shinobi strength and weaknesses for political leverage. It was a common deed done by most countries as the chuunin exams were often not thorough enough for the Kages.
Kumiyo was chosen for her innate ability to create a believable façade and her skills in passing lie detectors unnoticed.
Not like that was working now.
Her lack of physical strength in taijutsu were also seen as an advantage so as not to draw more attention to herself, plus being a spy didn't require even basic shinobi skills, hence her struggle with the muggers the other night. However, she was knowledgeable in the medical area, allowing her to slip into the role of a Suna nurse quite easily.
Her ear piece buzzed from inside her pocket. Fitting it in she answered
"Kumiyo reporting" her tone wavering ever so slightly
"What is your status?" a voice crackled on the other end.
"I've encountered the Kazekage sir, my position has not been uncovered but he has seen my face" she didn't dare add that he knew her real name, the Tsuchikage would have her assassinated.
The voice paused, contemplating his response.
"Keep us informed, if you feel your position is endangered we will extract you"
Breathing a sigh of relief, Kumiyo ended her report with a couple more worthless updates before slumping back against the wall.
Rule number one: Always be aware of your situation
Rule number two: Always maintain your undercover role
Rule number three: Never get emotionally involved
I think I just broke all three of them
It had been a couple of days since his supposed kidnapping and Gaara was found once again beneath mounds of work. He had decided not to give it much of a second thought as there were much more important things to go over rather than wondering how he pulled a disappearing act.
Temari had not stopped bugging him about it though, constantly questioning him about the first word he mumbled when he woke up.
Flashback
"Who's Kumiyo???" she asked for the millionth time.
Being a man of few words Gaara let his thoroughly annoyed expression signify his answer
"You're hiding something, if you don't tell me I will set the evils of Natsumi and Sayuri on your sorry ass" she threatened half-heartedly.
End flashback
On that note.
"UNCLE GAARA!!" squealed Natsumi and Sayuri in unison, latching onto both his arms like monkeys to a tree.
"Yo, the girls missed you and Kankuro so we decided to visit" yawned a worn out Shikamaru walking into his office.
"You sure this wasn't Temari's idea?" Gaara questioned skeptically whilst hauling both giggling girls onto his lap.
Shikamaru gave a guilty look and a wave of understanding passed between them.
"Don't worry, I was warned. I thought you could use a break" he said before turning his attention to the little tykes tugging on his Kazekage robe.
They shot him their best innocent grins which never failed to bring the smallest of smiles onto his otherwise stoic face. Until at least five years ago, smiling was probably the most foreign action to Gaara but eventually it grew on him, the twins, of course, were the catalysts for this achievement.
If possible their smiles seemed to widen at the rare sight of their uncle even remotely happy.
"Where are my little girls?" sounded a playful Temari just about to enter the office.
In true child-like fashion, both Natsumi and Sayuri dug their faces as far into the folds of Gaara's robes as possible giving short, excited squeals along the way.
Peeking in -ever the mischievous mother- Temari caught her husband rolling his eyes, her brother looking somewhat amused and her daughters hiding in his clothes with no avail. A tiny chuckle escaped her.
"Come on girls, uncle Gaara is busy with work"
Immediately the twins shot out of his robes and gave their mother the most irresistible puppy faces. Both parents were immune to it at this point.
Realizing this, the girls cleverly turned their faces towards their next victim, uncle Gaara.
"I can take care of them for the afternoon Temari, you both should rest for a while" he replied after a few moments of internal debating.
She gave him a dubious look before deciding that she did need a rest.
"Okay, but you are going to be on your best behaviour right?" she threatened whilst giving them each a peck on the cheek.
"Yes mommy" they chorused, pleased with themselves.
An hour later Gaara found himself helplessly walking through the bustling streets of Suna being dragged in every possible direction by his two nieces holding onto his hands tightly.
As weary as he was he never lost his composure, calmly answering their ridiculous questions with his usual simple, direct and completely serious answers.
Finally rounding the corner and turning back towards the Kazekage building. Natsumi jerked her hand out of his and ran off excitedly in the direction of a busy shopping district.
Reflexively, Gaara pulled the equally restless Sayuri into his arms and walked briskly after her, his blank expression turning slightly distressed
Kumiyo had decided to let the whole Gaara incident go and just carry on with her mission like a respectful shinobi should.
The past few days had been hectic at the hospital as missions were piling up along with injuries. It was nothing she couldn't handle, but today the staff thought she needed a break and gave her the rest of the afternoon off.
More time to check out the library on Suna traditional ninjutsu. Hallelujah
Walking through the streets of Suna, Kumiyo admired the lively buzz that it seemed to give off. Tasty aromas were filling the air, pleasing sounds of the people just going about their usual business and the sight of happy children fooling around added to the vibrant glow of the village.
Before the feeling of guilt could overcome her, a little ball of energy jumped unknowingly into her arms burying itself into her robes giggling violently.
Moments later a worried looking Kazekage turned the corner and nearly bumped into her. Backing off quickly he opened his mouth to form an apology when he noticed the little bundle curled up nicely in her arms.
"Natsu--"
He stopped as he subconsciously glanced at Kumiyo who was frozen into place, his turquoise eyes clashing with a familiar amber.
Thoughts streamlined into his head and they all voiced the same question.
"Kumiyo?" he questioned distractedly.
Finally pushing out of her momentary mind-block she remembered her place. Bowing her head and averting her gaze out of respect she replied
"Hai, Kazekage-sama"
Slightly jilted by her actions, he carried on with his interrogation much to the growing interest of his nieces who were watching the grown-up interaction with never-before-seen concentration.
"So it was r--"
She had to cut him off to prevent a rather dangerous situation, Gaara already remembering her was bad enough, but should he realize the extent of her actions he could have her arrested for potentially knocking him out and leaving him on the street. Then what use would she be?
"I'm terribly sorry Kazekage-sama, your daughter just happened to bump into me" she blubbered, plopping the child back into Gaara's free arm, once again averting his gaze.
Not once taking his eyes off her, he instantly forgot about his interrupted question and instead fixed another amused expression on his face.
My face is going to tire out from all this contortion
"My… daughter?" his stubborn lips feeling a slight tug upwards at the corner.
Natsumi and Sayuri chose this moment to start giggling at their little inside joke.
Kumiyo instinctively looked up at his eyes utterly confused.
"They aren't yours?"
Gaara could swear he didn't have a single funny bone in him, but his reply came as naturally as breathing.
"Not since they came out of my sister, no" his voice teasingly covered with sarcasm. She couldn't fathom how he managed to say all this with a straight face.
Kumiyo looked away abashed, her cheeks flushing a bright red at her assumption. However, she couldn't stop smiling at his answer, feeling slightly relieved.
At the back of Gaara's mind, though he chose not to acknowledge it at this moment, he thought
But everyone in Suna knows I don't have children
Dun dun duuunnn
Aannnyways, I just wanna thank the people who gave me good reviews. I really wasn't expecting it (no I'm not trying to be modest).
Gaara seems a little out of character doesn't he? Well compared to other's interpretations. I try to make him stoic but it just doesn't work.
I'll try to update ASAP