Chapter 3: Training with His Eyes

When Hinata found the training area empty, she thanked the heavens. She thought that Gaara would be here to train also. Lucky her.

But alas, nothing was on her side this summer vacation. Gaara appeared right behind her and was walking slowly. She turned when she heard his footsteps and suddenly found a million reasons to hate her life. Slowly, she pretended not to see him and started to practice. It wasn't long before she forgot his presence.

Although, halfway into the training, she felt something pushing at her. Not physically, but mentally. It was creepy, but she ignored it. But, after a few minutes, it started to tug at her curiosity. What could possibly be making her feel like she was being watched?

That's when she remembered.

That's when she messed up.

And that's when Gaara pushed her out of the way.

"Watch me, wretch. You had yourself open in millions of places."

And so, being the passive person she was, she watched. Surprisingly, she learned something new. Even more shockingly, she found Gaara a good tutor. Did he change? And then, in no time, she found herself tugged downwards by her hair and Gaara glaring down at her when she looked up.

"Ungrateful vermin."

It hit her that he had finished his teaching; she had been daydreaming. She quickly got up and bowed as deeply as possible. "Arigatou gozaimasu sensei!"

Gaara scoffed and left without another sound. Hinata felt at the sore spot on her head. Had he torn off some of her hair? Frowning, she turned back to the straw doll and continued to train. Still… that feeling returned. That look of being watched…

With another shrug, she supposed it was only a feeling…

End of Chapter 3: Training with His Eyes

Author's Notes: Ahahahahahh... omg. I'm in need of help. If any of you understand Macromedia Flash MX Professional 2004 and can make an animation--please contact me and help me. OO I said I'd do a flash movie for a presentation, but I'm in a bit of a bind. You see, I have about 3 weeks to do one and I barely know anything. So, that may also mean I won't update for some while... but I promise to update before my birthday (Dec. 30) Gomen, everyone!

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Sammy