Chapter ~ 2
I gazed out the window, letting my feelings and thoughts settle. I glanced over at Gaara, he was asleep. He looked so peaceful. Usually he's caring and unreadable. I continued my stargazing. Only until the thought crossed my mind of how soft Gaara's lips looked. I shut my eyes tight and took a deep breath. Trying to erase that thought. I shouldn't be thinking about my best friend in this way. Especially since I have a girlfriend already. My heartbeat began speeding up a little. I glanced over at Gaara again. This time I stared, examining him. What most would call "checking him out." I steadily, slowly, and silently crept next to him. I couldn't take my eyes off of his face. It looked so soft and touchable. He looked touchable. "Wait, what am I thinking? This is my best friend!"
I grabbed my hair and felt like ripping it out. After my spasm attack, I viewed him again while moving some hair out of the way of his eyes. I ran my hand along the side of his face. Taking in the moment and memorizing the touch of his skin. I gently, greedily, reached my arms around his body and gradually pulled him close to me. His head lay on my shoulder. I inhale slowly, breathing him in. He smelled so good. Sort of sweet and that kind of smell where it has you craving for it. My heart started racing and my hands got sweaty. I held him tightly and I started to get this feeling. A good feeling. I then realized I was getting horney, and gently set him back down. What the hell is the matter with me? Getting horney over my best friend, who's a guy! Okay, I think I decided I was straight when I was about five.
I quickly thought of something that would turn me off. Hinata's nagging, that did the trick! I sat comfortably next to him while running my fingers through his hair. I couldn't help but touch him. He's so freaking touchable! I suddenly got the urge again. Damn it! Why does Gaara turn me on so much? Hinata nagging, hmm, that Molotov thing. Okay, better now. I looked at his face, his soft, innocent face. I, once again, pulled him close. This time not so close. I used my right hand to hold his head. I slowly brought my face closer, and closer. Then our lips met. Wow, what a rush! As soon as I parted, I wanted more. How greedy of me. Wanting to take advantage of my best friend while he's unconscious. Not to mention, I just cheated. Oh well, It's not like anyone else will know.
Hell, not even Gaara will know.
I put him down and lean against the cold glass of the car window. I drift off to sleep, cheerfully. I open my eyes in the morning. My heads on Gaara's lap, looking up at him. He's smiling widely. I blinked a couple of times. He chuckled, "So, Naruto, How'd you sleep?" I began blushing as the images of last night popped into my head. "W-what are you so happy for?" "Hehe, oh nothing. Just at the fact that you're a strong person and wouldn't stop cuddling me in your sleep." My eyes widened as my face got redder. "I what?" He nodded, "Mmhm, and you talk in your sleep as well." Oh fuck, I wonder what I said. Hopefully it wasn't anything fatal. I tried to get ahold of myself, but he was so damn cute looking at me like that. "What exactly did I say?" "Nothing important." He was still too joyous. Damn it, what the hell did I say?
I wasn't going to push for more, for two reasons. One, that's rude, considering I haven't done that ever since we became friends; and two, if I didn't say anything related to last night or how I feel or whatever, he would grow suspicious. And then there would go my thought of cheating and no one knowing except for me. "S, can we go now?" I questioned. He nodded, disappointed that I asked, but still happy. We were halfway there and my feet were beginning to kill me. I pulled out my cell phone. "Wait, can't we just call the guys to come get us?" Gaara paused. "Oh yeah, I guess we could've huh? Good thinking. Okay, let's go back." He turned around and started walking. I swear I was about to break that phone and cut him with the broken pieces.
I made the call to Neji. Lee wanted to come along. We reached the cliff side. The car was still there and so were Neji and Lee. They drove home without question or comment. I walk through the door and Hinata's not there. I searched the whole house, and nothing. She probably went home. I guess I really must've pissed her off. I went into my bedroom and shut the door, then flopped on the bed. I turned on the TV, just to get my mind off of Gaara. After an hour or so, the doorbell rang. I rushed to the door. When I opened it, Hinata was standing there. I was so disappointed; I didn't even try to hide it from my face. She sighed and just walked on in. "Ugh, yeah, come on in." I muttered to myself.
I closed the door, "Could I get you something?" "No, no, I'm fine. Thank you." We kind of just stood there for a few awkward moments. She took a deep breath, and then said, "Look Naruto, I kind of get the feeling that you don't want to go out with me anymore, and that's cool. I would be cool with it if I didn't care about you as much as I do now though. So, if you want to break up, tell me now." I was frozen; I didn't know what I wanted. She nodded, "It's okay, your silence says it all." She headed for the door, but I rushed to her and grabbed her by the shoulders. "Hinata, I don't want to break up with you! I'm sorry, it's just that these past few days have been very stressful, and the only way I could keep you from that is by being away. Otherwise, I would definitely blab it to you."
She smiled, "That's what I'm here for. I want you to feel like you can tell me anything, alright? So, from here on out, it's a new beginning." "A better one." I added. I held her close, but as I did, I thought I was hugging Gaara instead.