Hey, I have come back with the fourth chapter of I'll Watch Over You! When I reread my latest chapter, I was really frustrated with how it went. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr, I really need a beta! *sighs* Anyway, here's a little key to help with reading:

"Hinata"- Speech

'Hinata'- Thought

Hinata- Emphasis

Hinata- Demon Talk

Failure: Do I really have to say this?

Gaara: Yes, you do. Do you want to be sued?

Failure: *gasps* NOOOOOOOOO!

Gaara: -_-'

Hinata: F-F-Failure-c-chan does n-not own G-Gaara-k-kun or me.

Failure: YATTA! You saved me from being sued! Arigato gozaimasu! *huggelz Hinata*

Gaara: *rolls eyes*

Failure: Let's start!

Yesterday had come and go. After she left, she had a "friendly" chat with her father, (meaning degrading her), trained with her teammates, and of course, trained vigorously after Kiba and Shino left. This morning, however had a big impact on Hinata. Her sensei, Yuuhi Kurenai, has given her a recommendation to the Chuunin Exams. It also seems that all the other rookies would be participating, a first in years. She remembered the conversation she had with the Sabaku siblings yesterday. They said they were joining the Chuunin Exams, as well, so she's trying her hardest to fulfill her promise made long ago with a particular sand-using, crimson haired boy. So, she trained all afternoon, and the upcoming night.

Little did Hinata know that said boy was looking intently at her training with his cold, unemotional jade eyes. He watched every little movement, the way she thrusted her palms forcefully, despite its title, the Gentle Fist style. Past observations proved that this is anything but gentle. The splintered wooden log, her bloody hands, beads of sweat rolling down Hinata's forehead, shallow breaths clearly showing her exhaustion, Gaara watched all and nothing escaped.

So, it didn't surprise Gaara that Hinata's knees were giving out on her, thus sending her to the cold ground. He transported himself to her side before she made contact with the surface, and set her on the abused training log and watched with curiosity. Hinata's breathing had evened out and her muscles had relaxed, signs of unconsciousness. Knowing that, Gaara left her there, but not before leaving some grains of his chakra-infused sand in her open hand, marking his presence.

What Gaara didn't know was that the Uchiha avenger was watching Hinata, as well.

Sasuke was on a large branch supporting his weight a far distance from the training ground Hinata is in, but not too far away so he couldn't Hinata or Gaara. After Gaara left, Sasuke jumped down and slowly walked towards the log Hinata was sleeping on, so he couldn't wake her up. When he was within arm's distance from her, he stopped and watched her chest rise up and down in rhythmic breathing.

Sasuke couldn't help but notice how the moonlight shone on Hinata's pale body, if he was any normal boy, he would think that she was glowing and her indigo hair was as beautiful as the night sky.

But he was not a normal boy, he was Uchiha Sasuke, one who shows no emotion and avoids any besides hatred. He shows hatred to everyone, hatred to his brother, and hatred to himself, for being so weak. And yet, he doesn't - no, more like can't- show hatred to the sleeping girl in front of him. Why is that? He doesn't know either. And that frustrates him.

'How does she do it. I'm suddenly interested in her after watching her. It's not like I felt like this when I was in the Academy with her, so why now? This doesn't make sense!' Sasuke brought his attention to Hinata, who was opening her eyes. Hinata felt something on the palm of her hand and saw sand. "Gaara-kun. . ." she said it like she was talking to herself and ignoring Sasuke entirely.

That made Sasuke flinch, albeit very slightly. She called him Gaara-kun. Now he knows she knows him, the mysterious Sabaku no Gaara, but the question is: how? How does she know him? One, they are exact opposites. Gaara has enough killing intent to scare the shit out of everyone in that ally yesterday- with the exception of Hinata and Sasuke. On the other hand, Hinata is a shy stuttering kunoichi that wouldn't hurt a fly- well, in Sasuke's opinion. Two, to get from Suna to Konoha is about three days, and the desert makes it hard to travel between the two villages. Hinata couldn't possibly went to Suna, right? He needs to know.

"Hyuuga"

Hinata turned her head at the mention of her last name, and saw Uchiha Sasuke. She blushed, what is he doing here? Did he hear her say Gaara's name? "S-Sasuke-san, w-why are you h-here?"

Sasuke was more irritated than before, she acts so polite near him, but she speaks about Gaara like she has known him forever. Wait, how does this irritates him? "How do you know the Sabakus?"

Hinata widened her eyes in shock, why is he asking her this? She looked down at the sand and guessed that Gaara must have caught her when she collapsed. So, does that mean he saw that, or is he talking about what happened the day before?

"W-What do y-you mean?"

"Hn. You know exactly what I'm talking about."

There was a long pause, too long in Sasuke's opinion. Hinata finally spoke up, but it wasn't what he expected.

"Ano, why should I tell you? Nobody else has made an effort to actually know me, so why start now?"

She didn't stutter, she didn't say it in her nice and polite way. She clearly voiced out her thoughts and talked back at the Uchiha Sasuke.

He was impressed.

Hinata immediately clasped both hands over her mouth. She didn't mean to talk back at Sasuke, but it felt so good. Hinata looked up to see Sasuke's face, trying to see any reactions. What she didn't expect was to see hints of amusement. Okay, scratch that, she definitely meant every word. Does he like seeing her irritation? What a sadist.

"I repeat, how do you know the Sabakus?"

Sasuke finds it amusing to hear Hinata's irritation, because one, she doesn't stutter. Two, looking at her pout is kinda. . . cute. Sasuke inwardly shook his head, how could he think of that? He doesn't like her, right?

Hinata slowly rose from her spot on the training log, making Sasuke step back to give her room. She rose her pearl eyes to gaze into his onyx ones, although very shyly, but with a hidden determination. She took a deep breath, calming herself down, and left.

Sasuke's eye twitched in annoyance. So she just gets up and leaves? Where did she find such courage, he wondered. He sighed. I obviously made her mad by asking personal questions, and it seems she won't answer them without a valid reason. Wait, why do I care? Doesn't she like the dobe or something?

Sasuke watched her retreating form glow in the moonlight, casting shadows over her petite figure. Soon he left as well in the opposite direction.

Hey, I added a little SasuHina moment there. So, does Sasuke like her? What is Hinata's and Gaara's relationship? Does Gaara like her too? Why am I talking like this? REVIEW!

Happy President's Day!

-Failure-chan