Our journey to Konoha began immediately. I was exhausted easily since I had to run on all fours just to keep up with everyone on the trip. After awhile I was picked up by Matsuri which helped because I kept accidentally tripping people. Honestly, it was hilarious to watch them fall but that's not the point. So anyway, we were almost to Konoha so we decided to camp out for the night. When everyone was asleep, I snuck out of the tent and went for a walk. I finally rested once I was sure that I was alone. Or so I thought. "Gaara, what are you doing out here?" Crap. Matsuri must have seen me leave and decided to check on me. "I just wanted some fresh air." "Cool. Mind if I join you?" "Sure why not?" Why would she stay with me? She needs rest and I don't need any company. Even so, why does she still care about me even though I'm a raccoon? I'll never understand women.
About an hour later, I turn around and notice that she finally fell asleep. To me it was a miracle because I wanted to practice using my sand. I managed to make it look like as if their was a tsunami coming straight for you. Pretty impressive I do say so myself. "Wow. That was amazing." "Ah!" I lost control and fell backwards burying Matsuri and I under the sand. "What the heck Matsuri?!?!? We could have died if I didn't know how to control my sand. Why are you still awake anyway?"
"I couldn't sleep. Then I saw you doing something with your sand. I couldn't stop watching it and I blurted out what was on mind and here we are buried together." Uh... Is she flirting with me? I honestly can't tell. Great. What do I do? Go on, say something to her! "Uh.. You look pretty." Great job me! Now she probably thinks you're an absolute wierdo! "Thanks Gaara. You look handsome." She thinks I'm handsome? I'm a raccoon so how can I be handsome? "Handsome as a raccoon or human Matsuri? You weren't very specific." "Both." Good to know. I probably look hot as a raccoon. Who am I kidding, I will be a human again so I better not get used to this.
The next morning, I kept thinking about what happened between Matsuri and I. Was it only a coincidence that she said that or does she really like me? I just don't know anymore.
