Alright, well, just to clear something up. Gaara no longer harbors the demon, so he can sleep. I know that it is removed during the series, but I haven't gotten that far to know much about it. So if some of this is a little off, sorry.

Sakura awoke, feeling groggy. She pulled the blankets off her and started at the sight of Gaara, then calmed. He was sleeping on his stomach, his face turned away from her. She frowned, carefully climbing over him, avoiding contact, and slipped from the bed. She ruffled through her drawers and grabbed some clothes, then went to the bathroom to change. When she returned to her room, Gaara was sitting up in the bed fully dressed, his legs hanging off the side. He watched her with jade eyes as she walked in.

"What are we doing today?" Sakura asked. She wasn't planning on anything, but maybe Gaara had something to do. He only shrugged and stood, moving into the kitchen. She followed him, though she wanted to go back to bed.

He was waiting for her by the door, and stepped out when she was close enough. Sakura noticed that he kept as much distance between each other as possible. Once they climbed down all the stairs, Gaara turned to her. "Where is Kakashi?"

"Um, his apartment is…this way…" Sakura walked up down the street, Gaara keeping a good distance behind her with his arms crossed. Sakura prayed that since it was so early, no one would see them together…which would bring around awkward questions, or rumors could start about why they were constantly together. She sighed quietly, hoping Gaara wouldn't hear. He did but ignored it.

Finally they reached his apartment building and Sakura climbed the stairs. She knocked on a door and hesitated when there was no answer. Gaara pushed her aside and opened the door. She almost yelled at him, but decided it wouldn't be the best idea and merely walked inside.

Gaara was already leaning over the motionless form of Kakashi on a worn couch. He looked like he was about to hit him to wake Kakashi, so she hurried over and quickly shook Kakashi's shoulder. He grumbled and lifted his arm, wrapping it around Sakura and pulling her close, mumbling something. She froze and looked up at Gaara panicked, who was watching with amusement. He didn't look like he was going to help, so Sakura tried to push Kakashi away, but he was too strong and his arm didn't budge. Actually, he pulled her closer, and she could smell sake on his breath, even through the mask. "Sensei…? Um, Kakashi sensei, what are you doing?" she asked embarrassedly.

"Nothing, Anko…" he mumbled and wrapped his other arm around her.

"Anko?" Sakura gasped.

Kakashi stirred and opened his eye, taking in Sakura's face, alarmed eyes, and bright red cheeks. He jumped up, releasing her, and fell over the back of the couch, nearly taking out Gaara, while yelling, "Sakura? What the hell?!"

Gaara looked down at him, a scornful smirk on his lips. "Honestly, cuddling up with a student?"

"Gaara!" Sakura protested her face now a bright red. She kneeled onto the couch and leaned over the edge, looking at her sensei. "Kakashi sensei, are you alright?"

He stood and said, "I apologize, Sakura…"

Sakura decided to play it off, hiding her embarrassment. She braced her elbow on the back of the couch and set her chin in her hand, watching Kakashi. "You and Anko?" she mused, raising an eyebrow.

"I have no idea what you are talking about," Kakashi said smoothly. He turned to Gaara. "So…How life as a trapped couple?"

"Not so bad…" Sakura said, keeping her blush from her face, remembering what had happened the previous night.

Kakashi's eye crinkled. "Have you tried showering yet?"

"Thinking again of your student?" Gaara stepped in.

Sakura's face exploded in red…she hadn't thought of actually showering together, just having to be in the room while he showered—and now all sorts of images flashed through her mind. "Gaara!"

"Absolutely not," Kakashi said evenly. "So what are you here for?"

"What have you done about the ninja?" Gaara demanded.

"Well, we don't have that much information…because they both escaped. I already sent someone over to Suna to see what they knew about any other attacks, but we won't know soon."

Sakura's face fell, but Gaara held back his disappointment. There could be some good points to this, he thought. Like…she can cook, at least…

"Are you sure?" Sakura pressed. "You don't have any leads?"

"No," he sighed, "I don't. It isn't very top priority, you have to understand. Both of you are fine, and no one got hurt…"

"Not top priority?" Gaara demanded. "I am not going to stay like this!"

Kakashi had no fear of this kid. "Yes, you are, until we figure out what to do," he said.

Sakura bit her lip. "Gaara, lets just go," she urged. He glanced at her, then back at Kakashi. "Gaara, staring at Kakashi isn't going to break the jutsu," she said with a little more force. Standing up from the couch, she walked out, as far as she could. Soon she was allowed forward and knew Gaara was behind her, so she walked slowly. They stepped out into the sun and blinked.

She tried to lighten the mood. "So…Kakashi and Anko…weird, huh?"

Gaara shrugged and looked around, looking bored.

"Um, Gaara?" He glanced at her. "What were you doing at my village?"

"I was just about to leave."

"Oh…so, your village will be expecting you back soon?"

"I guess."

Sakura nodded, and then looked back up at him. "Do you want to send a message to them?"

"No."

Her shoulders dropped, he wasn't much of a talker. "Why not?" she prompted.

He glared at her. "Why do you care so damn much?"

She ducked her head. "Well…I just thought that…never mind."

He continued to look at her curiously, so she gulped and went on. "Well, I just thought that since it seems like we're going to be together for a while, I might as well get to know you, I mean, it would be awkward if all day we just stood together without saying anything at all…"

She wants to know about me? Why? Gaara shook his head and let a smile touch his lips. "And the fact that we are now sleeping together has nothing to do with it?"

"WHAT?!"

Sakura flinched and turned around. Ino stood there, gaping at them, along with Naruto. "Ino?" Oh, no…she heard him! "Gaara!" Sakura hissed, but he was looking bored again.

"You two are what?" Ino demanded, staring at her friend.

"You and Gaara?" Naruto sputtered.

"We are not!" Sakura protested, and then glanced around. Some of the people on the street were staring at them, so she said, "Look, just come with me, I'll explain everything." She hurriedly began walking toward one of the more deserted areas of the village. Ino rushed after her, but Naruto stood in the same spot, along with Gaara. Once Sakura hit the barrier, she turned around and glared at Gaara. He sighed and walked towards her. Soon all four of them were out of earshot of everyone else and she turned around to face them. Ino quickly leaped at the chance to start.

"Since when were you two sleeping together?"

"We are not sleeping together!" Sakura said loudly, annoyed.

"Oh, come now, Sakura…" Gaara said, moving over to her side. "Don't lie." If he was going to be stuck with her, he would make sure to torment her every chance he got.

"Sakura!" Ino hissed.

She stepped from him. Naruto was glaring at Gaara. "We are not," Sakura said forcefully. Gaara opened his mouth, but she quickly said, "Well, technically, we share my bed, but that's it. Look, it's complicated…" She rubbed her eyes. "I'll just tell you the whole story."

A little while later, she finished. Naruto whistled. Ino sat down, and Sakura at her side. "So…"

"Yeah, we're stuck together." Sakura sighed and glanced up at Gaara. He was staring up the sky. Sakura stood and motioned Ino to follow her, and moved away from him as far as she could.

"What's up?" Ino asked.

"Um, Ino, I need to get me some things…"

"Why can't you get them?"

"I'm not going to have Gaara follow me around everywhere while I shop. All I need are a few pairs of pajamas," she said, giving her money.

"Why pajamas…? Oh, wait, do you want to impress him?" she giggled.

"No!" Sakura sighed. "The only pair I have are these skimpy little silk ones, and I'm not comfortable with a guy right next to me while I'm wearing that!" she hissed quietly.

Ino's face fell a little bit. "Alright, I'll leave them at your place as soon as I get them." They were quiet for a moment, the Ino asked, "Hey, Sakura, isn't it weird having him so close all the time?"

"Yes!" She glanced over at Gaara, who was still staring at the sky. Naruto was eyeing him carefully, looking annoyed. "The weirdest part is when I'm in the shower," Sakura shivered. "I always freak out, knowing he's just sitting there in my room."

Ino snickered, but Sakura's glare kept her comment away. Instead, she said, "Hey…it can't be all that bad! At least you know you won't be killed while you're together."

"Yeah, like I get attacked on a daily basis," Sakura said sarcastically. "Look, I better go, it looks like he's getting annoyed. But please, Ino, please—keep quiet about this, I don't want any weird rumors popping up, alright?"

"I'll try…" Ino muttered.

Sakura hugged her and went back to Gaara. He watched her approach, and then together they walked back to Sakura's apartment.

On the way there, Sakura tried to ignore the stares they were getting. But she noticed Lee walking towards them and hesitated. Gaara noticed and glanced at her, then up at the boy who had seen her and sped his pace, waving. "Sakura! Hey—oh. Gaara?"

Sakura quickly stepped in front of him and smiled weakly. She really didn't want to talk to him just now. "Oh, hey Lee. Do you want something? I'm kinda in a hurry."

He blinked away from Gaara and jerked his eyes to Sakura. "Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to consider a date on Friday?"

She almost smiled, thinking of the image of her sitting at a table with Lee, with Gaara sitting at her side. "I'm sorry…but I'm busy that day."

Lee didn't even twitch. "Alright then, how bout Saturday, or Sunday for lunch?" He smiled warmly at her, and she responded with a weak one.

Gaara was getting annoyed, and it was obvious that Sakura was uncomfortable. He easily slid his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her shoulder. She stiffened immediately and almost pulled away, but Gaara was already talking. "Lee, she will be busy all those days—with me."

Sakura's face was now red as Gaara's hair, but she remained in his arms, a little shocked. Lee blinked, and before he could say anything, Gaara was leading her to her apartment. Once they turned the corner, his hands lingered a bit, then he moved away from her.

Sakura stared at him while they walked. "What was that? 'She'll be busy, with me?' Gaara…" she groaned.

"Oh, calm down. You didn't want to go with him, so I gave you an excuse…a handsome one." Gaara was quite pleased with himself, not only did he manage to escape a rather awkward situation, but he confused the hell out of that Lee kid and made Sakura freak out, once again.

Sakura looked down, blushing. "What, so now you're going to be my knight in shinning armor?" she grumbled sarcastically. "Cause you don't really seem the type."

"No, I'd just rather not be stuck with you two making goo-goo eyes at each other," he said, but suddenly his expression changed. He stepped in front of her, bracing his arm on the wall of the building at her side. Sakura looked up at him. He leaned close, up to her face, his whispered, "Now I'm curious. Just what kind of type do I seem?"

Sakura backed up, alarmed by his sudden closeness. "What are you talking about?" she stuttered, her back against the wall.

Gaara chuckled, seeming amused by her flustered appearance. He leaned in closer, brushing his chest against her, and said quietly, "Answer the question."

Sakura blinked and looked away from his eyes—they were too distracting. "Um…well, you seem more like the…" she stopped, embarrassed of what she was saying.

"Go on," Gaara murmured.

"More like the dark and mysterious type," she mumbled, staring at her feet.

Gaara sounded disappointed. "You're not very imaginative." His face darkened and he removed himself. Gaara grumbled to himself, and walked to her apartment in long strides. Sakura stared after him for a second, her heart thumping like crazy. What the hell was that?!

But soon Gaara reached the barrier, and looked over his shoulder in a glare. That was the Gaara she knew, and she quickly ran after him. When she walked into her apartment, Gaara was already on the couch, his eyes closed. Sakura frowned…what was going on with him? First, last night, and then just now…

"I'll make some lunch," Sakura announced, earning an 'hn' from the red head. Rubbing her arm, Sakura reached for her unprepared food. Gaara turned the television on and began flipping through the channels. She glanced up every now and then, but had no idea what the show was about. Gaara didn't seem to be watching it either; his eyes were directed at the TV, but he didn't seem to really be paying attention. She wondered what he was thinking about as she set the finished plates down and put away her knife.

She walked over to the couch and slipped over the back, passing Gaara his food. His eyes glanced up at her, and then he began to hungrily eat. Sakura curled her legs up to her chest and watched the show for a second, then reached for the remote, which was on Gaara's lap. She quickly stopped herself, registering where it was, and pulled away. Gaara shook his head and dropped the remote onto the couch right by Sakura. She nodded to him and changed the channel onto a movie that was playing.

There you go! Chapter three. You know the drill, please comment.