Pinaychik13: yep that is veeery awkward XD I can't make my OC perfect or else I'd have no fun and thus "Poop-head" was born! I got the idea and name from a Korean drama called "Protect the Boss". Sasuke's not the only one who was funny hair now :3
Wolfsbane-Nin: I'm glad you liked it ;3 and thank you for complementing my little Aiko (uhh not me of course) I'm not sure if it' a little kids love triangleor a regular love triangle :/ would you like it to be that way? Cause then I'd have no problem with that, it's just that I don't know who else would be an ok match for Aiko.
-Start! Let Me Be With You by Round Table ft. Nino—
Chapter 3: You Have Me
Aiko looked up at Gaara from the ground where she sat, shock written all over her face. Gaara towered over her fallen figure, glaring at her. Tears welled up in the little girl's eyes as she looked into her best friend's eyes.
"G-Gaara?" she managed to say, "Why?"
The red head said nothing as his glare increased. Why? Was that all she could say to him right now? She was a wimp. She was a person who was merely a piece of nothing to him right now. After what he had just heard not too long ago, Aiko's mere presence sickened him to no end. He frowned when tears started to stream down her cheeks as she still sat frozen on the ground.
"I hate you. Don't come near me ever again" Gaara said with malice. There was little emotion shown on his face as he watched Aiko run away from him, still wide-eyed and crying.
Run. Run. RUN!
Aiko ran as fast as her little toddler legs could carry her. She was furious, upset but mostly… confused. Today she went to the park, like always, to meet up with Gaara and they would play together until it was time for them to home. She didn't even think about Sasuke the whole time she was with Gaara and that was how she liked it. Sasuke was always rude to her whereas Gaara had been really sweet. The duck-butt even had the nerve to insult sweet little Gaara to her face. Saying things like 'he's no good' or 'he'll only hurt you' but perhaps he was right.
As she ran, all Aiko could think about was Sasuke and how much he was right about Gaara. She turned a sharp corner and fell back as she bumped into someone. Through her blurred vision, she could see that it was Sasuke. To Aiko's surprise he kneeled over and asked if she was ok. Her lip quivered as no words could come out of her mouth. Aiko shook her head hoping he'd get the idea.
"It was that monster wasn't it?" he spat, putting much hate into his words as he spoke of Gaara. She nodded making Sasuke become full of anger. Sasuke looked back down at the weeping girl who was still knelt down on the ground once again. The youngest Uchiha was overcome with emotions. He wasn't used to seeing Aiko like this. She seemed so strong and confident. It was one of the many things he liked about her. But for her to break down and cry like this over one boy, it made his blood boil.
Sasuke hurriedly brought Aiko to his room; luckily they weren't that far from his home. He quickly said hello to his mother and brother who sat peacefully in the living room, and slammed his door shut. Aiko slumped down to her knees, not caring where she was at that moment. Parts of her cheeks were dry and moist from the tears she had just shed. Her bangs were wet and stuck to her cheeks. Her once neat high bun was now a mess, many strands stuck out here and there. Aiko stared at the floor in grief.
Sasuke knelt down in front of Aiko and slowly wrapped his arms around her. He gasped a little from the sudden closeness of her former enemy but inched closer to him seeking some warmth. Aiko began to cry into Sasuke's shirt and held him tighter. Sasuke furrowed his brows and tightened his own grip around Aiko.
Mikoto and Itachi peeked through the door into Sasuke's room. Mikoto motioned for Itachi to tell her uncle that she would be staying over their home tonight (and possibly a few more nights). She slowly opened the door to reveal herself to the two children. Sasuke looked up at his mother and pleaded for Aiko to stay the night and she immediately agreed. Carefully, Mikoto hoisted Aiko over her shoulder and carried her off into the bathroom to get her cleaned up.
Sasuke waited impatiently by the bathroom door and jumped up when it opened. Mikoto came out with a very clean Aiko by her side, holding her hand and wearing Sasuke's clothes which seemed a tad big on her small body. Sasuke's eyes widened as his eyes took in the current sight of Aiko. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying, her cheeks were tinged with a soft pink from the bath and her hair was down and neatly brushed. He was definitely not used to this. Aiko remained emotionless despite the unfazed stares from Sasuke.
Later, after everyone was set for bed time, Aiko and Sasuke lay motionless on his single bed. Aiko lay to her side, stirring a bit in her sleep. She turned her body, now facing Sasuke who could not find it in himself to rest. He frowned as small tears fell from Aiko's eyes and cascaded down her cheek. Aiko kept mumbling Gaara's name to his distaste. Why was it never him? He reached over and wiped away her tears.
"Don't cry Aiko. You have me now and… I will never throw you away like that monster did." Sasuke said confidently. He poked the crease in between her brows and watched as her expression become calm.
"Sasuke…" she muttered. He smile came across his face as he heard her mumble his name for the first time since they met.
-End! Arigatou by Sugawara Sayuri—
Shorter but soooo sweet! I hope you enjoyed the chapter. This one was rather depressing to write :( but wow it has a lot of words! I feel like the Asian drama's I watch are wedging its way into my fanfics… meh oh well.
-Aiko ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ
