Authors note: Still don't own Naruto, I do own my characters and this story. Also I just want it to be known that there is no set schedule for updates. So yeah, I'll update when I can, but there'll be some chappies that are kinda late getting out there. Anyways, on with the story!

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My eyes fluttered open slowly adjusting to the light. "Ugh! Stupid curtain why didn't you close yourself?" I groaned out as I buried my head into the pillows. Realizing I couldn't fall back asleep I sat up slowly, rubbing my eyes. I looked to the clock on the bedside table. It read 8:13 a.m.

"Aw damn, I should still be asleep right now!" I pouted while slowly scooting off the bed.

"Well at least this gives me more time with Gaara-kun." I said while smiling and changing into dark grey knee length shorts and a purple tank top. I brushed through my long brown hair before tugging on some black sandals as I walked out of the door. I threw a peace sign up at the inn keeper in acknowledgment before making it out the front door and into the too bright morning.

"Uh, stupid, stupid, stupid sun! Can't you go hide behind a cloud!" I yelped glaring angrily at the sky, before noticing the many stares I was getting from the passing villagers.

"Whoa… Y'all get up kinda early…" I trailed off nervously. Finally they went back to what they were doing earlier and I skipped off blushing slightly. 'Okay, time to find Gaara-kun.' I thought to myself as I slowed to a walk and looked around me. Eventually I spotted crimson read hair and smiled knowing it was him. I sprinted to him and waved.

"Hey." I said smiling at him. I giggled softly seeing the slightly surprised look on his face.

"Hi Ai-chan…" He said slowly before smiling slightly.

"You wanna go to the park with me Gaara-kun?" I asked looking to the gates that surrounded the park.

"Sure Ai-chan. That sounds great." He spoke softly. I smiled and held his hand in mine as I led us to the entrance.

When we got there, we both noticed a group of kids looking distressed at a red ball that was seemingly stuck on a hill like formation.

"Wow... That sucks for them… They don't look like they've had any training yet. I doubt they could get their ball back." I said slowly.

"I could help them…"Gaara said before walking forward and lifting up his hand. Sand rose with his hand. Every gesture he made seemed to control it. He sent it after the ball and once the sand was wrapped around it, he brought it down to his hands and then the sand fell back down to the desert floor.

"Here…" He said holding out the ball to the kids.

"Ah! Run! The monster is going to get us with that sand!" I heard someone screech out before all the kids took off running.

"N-no wait!"Gaara pleaded as he reached out his hand, and he unintentionally shot sand out after them. It wrapped around one of the kid's legs and dragged her down. All of the sudden, Yashamaru showed up and in front of the kid.

"Gaara! Stop this!" He yelled guarding the kid and staring at Gaara with a stern gaze.

Gaara dropped the sand with tears running down his face and he bolted out of the park. I was shocked, but that didn't stop me from running after him. I found him on a roof crying to himself, muttering words like monster, and demon. I walked behind him and pulled him into a tight hug. I slowly wiped his tears away into his bloodshot eyes with sympathy.

"I'm a monster! Why did I do that? I didn't want that! I-I."He yelled through fresh tears before I put my hand over his mouth to hush him. He looked shocked but I just pulled him into another hug and rubbed his back.

"Hush! Gaara-kun… None of that was your fault… It wasn't you who did that… It was Shukaku…You need to understand that…" I spoke softly and kissed his forehead. He looked at me with the most vulnerable look I could ever imagine, and then he hugged me back silently.

We stayed like that for hours. The moon was out, and illuminating the Suna night.

"How do you feel?" I asked breaking the silence.

"I… I feel better… Thank you Ai-chan…"He answered in a slightly drained voice.

"Why are you thanking me Gaara-kun?" I asked looking at him slightly confused.

"For being there for me." He said simple while standing up.

"I need to go see Yashamaru." He said quietly. I only nodded as he disappeared in a whirl of sand.

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Well there ya' go! And just in case, I wanna let you know I may or may not update soon. You see my keyboard is evil and my space bar popped off and I managed to put it back on, but not in the way it should be. Some part broke off, but anyways this means it's a bit of a hassle to type. So I might take it somewhere to get it worked on and that may take awhile (If I actually do it). But on a happier note, everyone who favourited, alertated, or reviewed is now insanely awesome. So, I bow to your coolioness! So see ya' on the next chappie guys!