Ch.2 A Concerned Neji

"Well, Gaara offered and I decided to go with him." Stated Hinata. She had never meant to fall head over heels for the guy.

"He is dangerous." Implied Neji. Neji knew from the chunin exams exactly what Gaara was capable of. If Gaara made a wrong move towards his cousin he would have to fight him to the death.

"He is kind." Replied Hinata remembering his gentle touch.

"Lady Hinata aren't you forgetting the fact that he is a demon carrier?" mocked Neji.

"Who cares!" stated Hinata standing up and looking her cousin square in the eyes.

"Stay out of this, it's not of your concern anyway." She stormed of out of the mansion into the forest where she sat down on a tree stump waiting for her team to show up for training.

"Hey Hinata!" yelled Kiba as Akakamaru and him tackled her to the ground and Akakamaru licked her face. Shino followed closely behind.

"Kiba knock it." Glared Shino.

"Ah, come on I was just having a little fun." Smirked Kiba and Akakamaru barked in agreement.

"Don't mind him." Stated Shino helping Hinata to her feet.

"Kurenai-sensei entered and instructed Kiba and Shino to start practicing but called Hinata off to the side.

"Is it true Hinata that you went to the dance with Gaara?" asked Kurenai.

"Yes it is." Blushed Hinata.

"You do know that Gaara is.." began Kurenai.

"I don't care about that. He offered to take me. I knew in my heart he wouldn't harm me." Answered Hinata sticking up for not only herself but Gaara as well.

"All right Hinata." Bowed Kurenai as she let Hinata train with the others.

"Akakamaru dynamic marking!" howled Kiba as Akakamaru practiced his aim on the trees.

"Kiba your disturbing my training." Grumbled Shino under his breath. Hinata practiced her gentle fist eight trigrams protective palms jutsu

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro had returned safely to the sand village.

"Hey, Gaara you have to tell me what happened with Hinata and yourself." Smirked Kankuro.

"Kankuro you pervert!" yelled Temari hitting him on the head with her fan. Gaara glanced at them and once again began walking.

"Hey wait up Gaara!" yelled Kankuro running to catch up with him. Temari walked up beside Gaara's other side.

"Go away." Demanded Gaara his eyes glaring straight at Kankuro. Kankuro disappeared with a flash.

"What's wrong Gaara?" asked Temari. She was the eldest and the closest one to Gaara's heart.

"It's nothing." Sighed Gaara. Why couldn't he get his mind off that girl. He didn't even know her that well and he had kissed her. What was it about her that made him want to touch her, hold her, maybe even love her.

"Gaara please." Begged Temari. She could see it in his eyes. He was deep in thought and Temari was concerned for his well being. She didn't want Gaara to release the Shukaku that was inside of him. If Gaara let him out, they would all be in real danger.

"I said it's nothing." Glared Gaara. Temari froze in her tracks. If Gaara wouldn't even tell her he would tell no one. Temari put her fan in front of her and flew into the sky leaving Gaara alone.

Gaara looked up into the clear blue sky. The clouds rolled by slowly. Gaara watched for a while trying to clear his thoughts of the girl. She had told him she liked him but she also liked Naruto. He didn't want to steal her from his closest friend. Gaara would never betray Naruto not after the day Naruto saved him from himself. Gaara sighed to himself as he walked into the sand village. All the jonin watched him walk to his house.

Gaara opened his door and went inside as he locked the door behind him. He went and stripped down to his boxers after removing his gourd and placing it against the wall. He sat on his bed and looked at the picture of his uncle and a younger version of himself. Thoughts drifted back to him.

"Love Gaara." His uncle had said.

"What is love?" asked Gaara.

"It's when you feel strongly about someone and you would be willing to give your life for them."

Gaara came back to reality. Was is possible for a monster to be able to love a beauty like Hinata? Gaara sat there all night thinking about her.

Hinata woke up to the bright sun beaming in on her eyes. She sat up in her nightgown and looked at the time. She was late for training! Hinata grabbed his clothes and ran for the bathroom without thinking she opened the cracked door to find Neji pissing in the toilet. Neji looked at her as Hinata slammed the door. Her face was as red as a tomato. Neji was family but seeing his dick made her uneasy and startled and a sensation had ran through her body. Hinata braced herself as Neji left the bathroom and didn't even glance at her as he walked out to the kitchen. Hinata took a deep breath. Neji could have scolded her for improper manners but lucky Neji was in a good mood today. Hinata whispered "Thanks Tenten."

Hinata entered the bathroom and locked the door behind her. She slipped out of her nightgown and turned on the hot water. She adjusted it to just the right temperature. Hinata stepped into the shower and felt the water fall on her. Every inch of her body was covered in water. Hinata washed up quickly and got dressed quickly as she grabbed her backpack and kissed her father on the cheek as she ran out to the mansion and began running as fast as she could when she tripped over a rock but she didn't' fall to the ground. She opened her eyes to see herself floating on sand. Gaara placed her on her feet and looked at her for a brief moment before speaking.

"Is Naruto precious to you?" asked Gaara. Gaara had to know for sure if this was Naruto's girl and if she was he would do whatever it took to get her out of his mind.

"He is but he's just a friend. He doesn't see me. All my friends are precious to me." Blushed Hinata.

"Am I?" questioned Gaara. Hinata blushed and went up to him.

"Yes, you are." Smiled Hinata kissing him on the cheek as a sign of respect.

"Hinata." Spoke Gaara as he dropped his sand shield and held her tight.

"I'm glad that I'm precious to you." Cried Gaara. Her head was tight against his chest. He was so warm, so comfortable, and very loving.

Author's Note: Hey Daceria here hoped you liked Ch.2 because Ch.3 things heat up. Gaara faces his inner demon Shukaku within himself. Will Hinata be able to love Gaara even when he loses control and how does Naruto save the day? See Ch.3 Beauty and the Beast coming soon!