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Temari POV

I coudln't help but doubt Hinata's awareness abilities.

We had been followed ever since we enter the front gates, and now stood before the Hokage's building.

Though, I guess I wouldn't be paying attention to someone stalking me in Suna.

Just as Hinata started to walk up the stairs I told her, "Go on ahead without me! I'm going to go get me something to eat."

"Um...Do you know where the Hyuuga estate is? I don't want you to get lost..."

I smiled at her. She's so considerate.

"No...But I know someone who does. Don't worry about me, I'll see you later!"

She nodded. "You should try Ichiraku Ramen...Well I'll see you later then." And with that she waved.

I waited until she into the building before I reached behind my back.

I swiftly swung my fan in a small arc, effectively singling out my target without causing harm.

I heard him make a small noise of surprise as he was caught in midair inside my mini whirlwind.

Just as I thought.

"AHHHH TEMARI LET ME DOWN!"

I couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculously he looked flailing around in the air.

"Well well! What do we have here? A love sick stalker?"

Pulling my arm back slowly, I gently lowered Naruto to the ground.

"What did you do that for?"

Shoving my fan into the ground, a bit too hard, I rested an arm on it.

"I already told you to move on didn't I? Unless it's me you were stalking...If that's the case, I prefer you just ask me out for a date."

He rolled his eyes. "Well you didn't tell me she was dating Gaara! And I bet you didn't tell him my feelings for her either? That isn't what friends do Temari!"

He started to march angrily towards the stairs.

"It was already too late at that point, and I thought you had taken my advice! You never brought her up after that." I replied indignantly.

He turned around then, uncomfortably close to me.

"Well that's because you got mad when I did..." He mumbled; I barely heard him.

Before I could ask, he continued, "And it had only been three months when I confided in you! How could she of fallen in love with him already?"

My temper flared a little at this and I almost shouted back, "Isn't that how long it took you to deicide you "loved" Hinata? Oh wait, not even that! It took you breaking her heart and Sakura breaking yours before you came to this "epiphany"! Which if I remember correctly, all happened within a week."

He stepped back, shocked, and quickly looked away.

I half expected him to run off.

Feeling guilty, I gently put a hand on his shoulder.

Before I could apologize, he interrupted me, "I know, okay? But I can't help how I feel...If I could, I choose to love someone who was single and not engaged to one of my best friends."

He still wasn't facing me, but I could tell by his tone how serious he was.

Wow...He's actually put some thought into this. He isn't as big of a knuckle head after all! How cute.

Grinning, I squeezed his shoulder. "Let's go get something to eat, we can talk about your grand plan, "Make Hinata Fall In love With Me, Believe It!"."

He turned back to me again, smiling slightly.

"It's more like, "Operation Steal Hinata Away Without Looking Like Too Much Of An Ass!"."

I threw my head back laughing, and I heard him do the same.

He's an idiot...but a funny idiot.

Hooking my arm through his, I led him toward his favorite ramen stand,still giggling.

I prayed he couldn't see me blushing.

Hinata POV

"Before we talk about your very romantic engagement, do you have a report for me?"

She winked as she said this, making me blush.

"Yes I do, Lady Tsunade." I handed her the scroll from my bag.

I fidgeted as she went through it silently, wondering what she would want to know.

I hope she doesn't want to know...Those...Kinda of details. I-I just couldn't! I know I'm not a virgin but...but...It's still too much!

Suddenly images of Gaara pushing me against his desk, and his warm lips all over me flashed through my mind.

It's been too long now...Ah I shouldn't be thinking these things with Tsunade-sama right in front of me!

I covered my face then and things began to get dizzy...

"Hinata! Snap out of it!"

I quickly stood to attention at her sharp tone.

"I-I'm sorry Tsunade-sama...I was lost in thought."

She just chuckled lightly, shaking her head.

"Now that you're back to earth, I was wondering something?"

I nodded.

"First off, and I don't mean to pry, but are you over Naruto?"

I stiffened a bit in surprise.

Did everyone know about that? Did I look like that much of a fool?

I sighed, but answered earnestly, "Yes, very much so. Though I do still care for him, I realize now that love...is only Love, when you're loved in return. I simply admired Naruto-kun."

Tsunade's eyes widened, but a smile spread slowly over her face.

"Ah...So you are over him, and discovered love in the process. Good! I'm happy for you! And I won't keep you any longer, just make sure to check in with me before you move, or anytime you need to talk."

Her smile was so kind, I would of hugged her if she wasn't behind a desk.

Bowing low, I thanked her and quietly left to go see my family.

Matsuri POV

They just had to choose to have a discussion outside. Tch.

The sun was becoming unbearable against my bare neck because I, unfortunately, lost my protective scarf in my haste to listen in on Gaara's conversation.

I know it might seem like I'm a stalker, but Gaara rarely ever holds conversations (except with her), so how else would I be able to get to know him unless I eavesdropped?

I silently landed on the awning directly above them, and caught some of the conversation.

"...and that's my plan! Foolproof, huh?"

Kankuro was smiling like an idiot, while Gaara stared off into the distance, aloof as always.

"Sure."

"Hey I get the feeling you're not listening! Why'd you bring me out here then? To talk about your lover?"

Jealously bubbled up in my chest and it took all my willpower not to throw a rock at that baka.

"I want to leave for the Leaf Village tomorrow. Choose the other guard that's to assist me by tonight."

Kankuro tilted his head in a slightly adorable way as he asked, "Uh you want leave early?Shouldn't we send word first? And is this because of Hinata? You are so whipped!"

Amazingly he still had enough air in his lungs to laugh out loud.

I had to bite my hand to keep from doing so myself, his laughter was so contagious.

"Yes, I did, and...there is another reason." Gaara promptly turned on his heel and walked away.

"I knew it was about her."

"Remember the guard." The Kazekage called over his shoulder to his grinning brother.

I've got to get Kankuro to choose me! This could be my last chance to make Gaara mine.

I scrambled off the roof and jumped away quickly to enter the buildings backdoor, so I could intercept him before he could choose anyone else.

Just as I hoped, he was walking down the hall rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

When he spotted me, his eyes lit up and he said happily, "Hey Matsuri! I was just looking for you! I wanted to know if..."

I interrupted him in my haste to ask, "I want to be the one to assist you and Kazekage-sama to The Hidden Leaf...When you leave in a few days. Would you please ask him for me?"

I hope that was smooth enough.

He stared at me with a look of surprise, but quickly recovered and rubbed his chin again.

"Hmm...Well I don't know...I know a bunch of guys who would love to go...What do you have to offer?"

A punch in the face! Quit messing with me!

I clenched my fists and willed myself to calm down.

He just loves teasing me lately, even after I get mad.

Sighing, I asked, "What do you want? I'm not helping you fix your puppets again, that was too creepy."

Expecting him to ask just that, I was confused to hear, "A kiss."

Um...what?

"Uhh...What?"

I was thinking too clearly right now, all I could think was that I had never been kissed before.

He smiled goofily and answered, "You heard me. A kiss, and you can go with us."

When I didn't say anything he said, "Well you want to go right?"

I realized too late how close he was when I nodded.

His lips crushed against mine in an instant and he yanked my wrists to wrap them around his shoulders.

With that done, he clasped my hips and pushed me against the wall.

Before I could even think, he slid his tongue in, and kissed me desperately.

His hands then brushed along my curves, being careful not to touch my breasts or rear.

Giving up on thinking, I decided to participate, so I kissed him back hesitantly.

He moaned and tilted his head to deepen the kiss.

I suddenly got caught up in the passion, my hands pushed back his hood and combed through his silky hair.

He must of taken this as a sign, because I felt one of his hands slide down to grip my butt firmly.

He broke away for air, and through his gasps he was smiling widely.

My senses were returning, and anger and embarrassment rose in me.

He...he...Took advantage of me! That bastard!

Before I could slap the crap out of him, he stole a chaste kiss and ran down the hall quickly.

Calling from over his shoulder he yelled, "Oh we are leaving tomorrow, so meet us by the gates at 8:00!"

He gave me a wink just as the door shut behind him.

"Hmph!" I stomped my foot, frustrated that I didn't get to slap him.

I leaned back against the wall and thought about what just occurred.

I guess he's just lonely...Or a man whore!

Ugh, oh well, atleast I have some practice for Gaara now.

Shh...It's ok, Gaara and Hinata will be together soon. Hehe...I decided to explore the other relationships around GaaHina while their apart, and I know the idea of NaruTemi is weird, but I'm sure it could happen! ...