Arthurs Notes: Ok so here is my next one of the story, here it starts to get all out of hand for Gaara and Yukiko they just keep getting into one lie after another. As you can see from the last ch Naruto doesn't trust Yukiko, I mean would you if someone like that was trying to kill a good friend and bring a war on the village. They even start to have more little fights like a couple, lol I got that from personnel experience no offence to my boyfriend but we do fight over the stupidest things and within minuets its fixed ^^.
I DO NO OWN NARUTO
Ch 7: Little White Lie.
Yukiko could feel the morning light on her eyes. She refused to open them fearing that the events from last night were only a dream. She was afraid that she was still in the forest waiting for Gaara to come. She started to move around when she felt the sheet under her and noticed something...Gaara was gone. Yukiko shot up from the bed rather quickly, her fast actions made her feel dizzy for a few seconds. She placed her hand on her head and settled back sat back into bed; after it pasted she looked around for Gaara. She looked around the entire apartment with no trace of the Kazekage. She decided to go to the window and see if perhaps he was down in the town.
She ran her fingers through her black matted hair. As her hand trailed down her neck she felt something. Instead of the bulky device on her neck there was simply a smooth cloth there in its place. She pulled at it and sure enough it came off, the device had been taken off by Gaara. It was then she remembered; Temari had said that it would take someone from Suna to take it off. She smiled at the thought that Gaara trusted her now.
The day in Konoha was beautiful, and the people had already started out their days like any other.
It's strange to still be here in this town. Thought Yukiko. I don't stay in one town for longer then a day.
Yukiko continued to look out at the people. She was somewhat startled when someone came behind her and held her close. Despite being alarmed she didn't react for she knew the embracer. Gaara held Yukiko close and kissed her on her head.
"Good Morning." He whispered to her as he laid his head on top of hers. She turned around and faced him; she hugged him.
"Good Morning Gaara-sama." Said Yukiko.
She held him tight, she didn't want to let him go. All Yukiko wanted to do was stay in the room and hold him all day to make up for the days that she was away from him in the forest.
"So what are we going to do today? I was thinking maybe we could go into town I want to find Naruto and thank him for..."
Yukiko took notice that Gaara's face had changed from a smile to a more serious expression.
"What's wrong Gaara-sama?" Asked Yukiko.
"Its nothing...don't worry about it." Answered Gaara.
He let go of Yukiko and walked away to the edge of the bed and sat down with his back to her.
"Gaara what aren't you telling me?" Asked Yukiko as she walked over and sat next to him. "You can tell Gaara-sama."
Gaara hesitated for a second but decided the truth was the only way out of this situation. He turned to Yukiko and sighed.
"Yukiko I have to go back home, to my village."
Yukiko face was blank.
"Ok when do we leave?" She Asked.
Obviously she didn't get the point when he said I have to go back.
"No Yukiko when I say... I, I mean just me. You won't be accompanying me you're meant to stay here." Said Gaara.
"But why can't I go back with you?" She asked confused.
This is what Gaara wanted to avoid; Tsunade had sent a message, to his siblings saying that he'd be back home in a few days. She also stated that Yukiko was in captivity. How was he going to turn up with her after his siblings thought that she was now a prisoner of Konoha, and how could he explain that he had now fallen for her.
"Gaara-sama answer me. Why can't I go back with you?" Demanded Yukiko.
"Yukiko, I-I can't ta-take you with me." Said Gaara.
"Why? You still haven't answered my question!" Yelled Yukiko.
Gaara hung his head in despair. How could I possibly think this would be easy. He thought to himself.
"Yukiko I can't take you because…" He looked her straight in the eyes. "A message was sent out to the village and I just can't."
This still didn't help, in fact it only made matters worse because Gaara was beating around the bush to tell the real reason.
"What did the message say that I was dead or something?" Asked Yukiko.
"Well close enough." Muttered Gaara.
"Wh-why did you send something like that...after I told you I was sorry for leaving." Yukiko was taken aback by the fact that he had sent a message like that.
"Wait what! No I didn't send anything, I swear Yukiko I didn't. Tsunade is the one that did. She sent it when I was waiting for you to come back. I guess she didn't think I'd go look for you. She thought if she sent it, maybe my siblings would come for me."
Yukiko wanted to cry but held back her tears.
"I can't believe that you would lie to me Gaara-sama. I won't be mad if you just tell me the truth." Whimpered Yukiko.
She stood up from the bed; her back to Gaara.
"Yukiko I am telling you the truth, I didn't send it." Pleaded Gaara.
"I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!" Yukiko screamed.
"WHY NOT!" Demanded Gaara.
He was clearly angry; he stood before her shaking from his frustration. All he was doing was trying to make her believe him. For the first time Gaara even wanted to hit her.
Yukiko didn't say anything, as Gaara slightly pushed her out of the way and headed for the door.
"Where are you going?" Asked Yukiko, as Gaara passed her and said not a word, "Gaara-sama?"
He slammed the door behind him. Yukiko ran to the door to follow him but it was locked.
HE LOCKED ME IN!
Yukiko glared at the closed door before her. She could easily break it and run but she had learned that running form things isn't always the best thing to do. She was angry and confused on what had just happened. She walked to a chair and placed in front of the door so she'd be right there when he returned...if he did. It took about 10 minutes for Gaara to come back. Only he didn't come back alone he brought Tsunade with him. She looked rather annoyed and bewildered that Gaara had pulled her out of her office.
"Tell her about the message you sent my siblings!" Gaara demanded. He knew he needed to respect Tsunade, but he wanted Yukiko to know the truth.
Tsunade gave Gaara a questionable look and sighed.
"Yukiko I sent out the message to Gaara's siblings. Portrayed myself as him and I put that you were our prisoner. I never thought that Gaara would actually go looking for you."
Tsunade didn't know what else to say, with the look on both Gaara's and Yukiko's face she could tell that her part in this fight was over. She turned around and made her way out of the room; she nodded at Gaara and closed the door behind her. Now neither of the two wanted moved nor say anything. Yukiko felt so stupid for not believing Gaara. She wanted to apologize, but seeing as she had never really done it before it was a little hard for her to say that she was wrong, or that she was sorry. So she continued to look away from Gaara.
Gaara was the first to speak.
"You heard the truth. Are you happy now?"
"..."
Gaara was frustrated and wanted to leave, as he turned to leave the room Yukiko quickly got up and grabbed Gaara by the hand. He stopped but didn't turn to look at her. So Yukiko walked around and put herself in front of the door making sure he still didn't try to leave. Still Gaara didn't look at her. Yukiko grabbed his face and turned it so that he was looking at her. She faintly smiled got on her tip-toes and kiss Gaara. When their lips met he closed his eyes and was no longer frustrated. He wrapped his arms around her pulling her closer to him. Yukiko placed her hand on his back and pulled at his shirt. She then began to cry. Gaara took notice and opened his eyes.
"What's wrong?" Gaara asked with concern in his voice.
"I'm so sorry Gaara I didn't mean to get mad to you, I'm sorry I didn't believe you."
"Hey it's okay." Whispered Gaara.
He wiped the tears from her face, and kissed her forehead.
"Come on let's go into town and look for Naruto."
"I thought you had to leave?" Replied Yukiko
Gaara shrugged it off. "Don't worry about it my siblings can't leave until their Kazekage is ready." Said Gaara with a smirk on his face.
His smile was warm and it made Yukiko feel better.
"Here." Said Gaara, as he handed Yukiko some fresh clothes. "I'm sure you'd like to change."
She blushed and nodded. After a quick shower Yukiko felt much better as she put on the clothes Gaara had given her. They where nothing special just some pants and a shirt that where the basic clothes a young Kunoichi wore in Konoha. She pulled back her hair and put on that gloves that she had. She came out and found Gaara waiting for her on the bed. Gaara decided that he would leave his gourd since they where just going to walk the town and look for Naruto
Once outside Gaara made several attempts to grab Yukiko's hand, but he was afraid that she wouldn't want to. Whenever he would get close to grabbing her hand someone would walk by or Yukiko would look up at him. This made him nervous and he would ball up his fist and look away.
I have fought the strongest monsters including the one that was inside me and yet I can't hold a girls hand...I'm pathetic. Thought Gaara to himself.
Yukiko found this cute so she decided to grab Gaara's hand and pretended to be interested in some of the Fans that where sold at a chart; that way she could bring him close.
"Awe my good Kazekage how are you today." Said the Fan merchant to Gaara as he bowed.
"Hello." Gaara returned the bow to the merchant.
The merchant looked over the Kazekages shoulder at Yukiko and their hands being joined.
"OH! And who is this lovely lady?" Asked the merchant as he bowed lower to Yukiko.
Yukiko blushed and returned the bow.
"Are you engaged to the Kazekage –sama?" Asked in the merchant in wonderment.
Both Yukiko and Gaara were taken aback. Gaara didn't know what to say. "Ano..."
"Of course they are." Answered Tsunade as she walked up to the two stunned shinobi.
Tsunade was joined by Gai and Kakashi.
"That's why the Kazekage came to Konoha to tell us the good news." Chirped Tsunade.
"Oh congratulations Kazekage and might I say what a fine woman you have pick to be your wife." The merchant stepped forward and shook hands with both Gaara and Yukiko.
Yukiko couldn't even move all this was happening so fast. She had to admit she was rather happy about Tsunade's remark, even if it was a lie.
"Well here you go my dear." Said the merchant as he handed Yukiko a beautiful white silk Fan that had black roses on it. " Think of it as a wedding gift." He mused.
The merchant then hugged both Gaara and Yukiko and shook their hands again, of course both were still in shock. Then others started to gather around them wondering what the big deal was.
"What's all the fuss about?" Asked a woman that was selling fish in a push cart.
"The young Kazekage and this young lady are to be married soon." Said the fan merchant.
Within seconds it seemed that the entire village knew of this lie.
"Do you think it wise that we tell everyone this little story Tsunade sama?" Asked Kakashi as he drew closer to the Hokage.
"Of course Kakashi. This way the villagers won't see her as a threat while she stays here when Gaara's leave."
"You're letting her stay here even after what she pulled?" Kakashi asked alarmed.
"I'm fully aware that her first impression wasn't a good one. However Naruto told me the Kazekage has feelings for her; feelings that this assassin shares. Naruto doesn't trust her so I've appointing him to watch over her. Besides I have faith that my shinobi won't fail me in protecting the village." Said Tsunade. "Oh and by the way she'll be going with you and your team on missions to keep her busy." Added Tsunade.
She made her way to the middle of the crowd that gathered. Kakashi looked bothered by this situation but he said nothing. He didn't want to argue with the Hokage. Gaara and Yukiko were now surrounded by hundreds of people that wanted to give them gifts, and their congratulations.
Well at least my hands are covered that way people won't ask to see the ring or something. Yukiko thought to herself.
She wanted to run back to the room just to get away from all the noise and fuss.
"All right everyone calm down there is only one way to settle this." Announced Tsunade.
She turned and looked at Gaara.
Oh please don't let her say what I think she's going to say. Gaara thought to himself.
"We'll just have to throw a grand wedding party for the two of them so we can show the Kazekage how happy we are him and his soon to be bride. So everyone please begin the preparations the party will be tonight!"
All the people let out shouts of joy and they all quickly scattered to get ready for the party. After everyone was gone Gaara turned to Tsunade
"What the hell is this all about?" Asked Gaara.
"What I thought you'd be happy I mean look we're even throwing you a party."
G: "But being engaged?"
"Don't worry Gaara, you want the people of Konoha to like Yukiko instead of fearing her right. Would you rather me tell everyone the truth about her?"
Gaara opened his mouth to answer but really started to think about what Tsunade had just said.
Her hearts in the right place so I can see where Tsunade is coming from. Maybe we can pull this off.
"Thank you Hokage sama I really don't deserve this." Whispered Yukiko.
"I always believe in second chances my dear, so please don't ruin what I've given you," Replied Tsunade, "now we have to get you both the right attire for the party."
Tsunade lead the way as they set off to go look for something that would be right for the 'soon to be married couple.' Along the way to one of the stores they ran into Naruto and Sakura.
"Gaara sama!" Yelled Naruto as he walked over to the young Kazekage.
He noticed Yukiko was by his side and he gave her a smug look.
"So how are you?" Asked Naruto while eying Yukiko.
"Apparently I'm engaged." Blurted out Gaara.
"WHAT!" Yelled Naruto. "To her Gaara, come on just a few days ago she made a scene and could have killed some of our villagers! She's an assassin, have you forgotten what the fuck she tried to do to you?" Barked Naruto as he pointed at Yukiko.
Tsunade stepped in and grabbed Naruto by the back of his shirt and dragged him away from Gaara and Yukiko. Sakura turned around confused as her master dragged her boyfriend away. Once they were a good distance she leaned in and whispered in his ear.
"Shut up Naruto you baka the wedding is fake, it's a lie." Tsunade sighed. "I'm sorry I sort of forgot to tell you I had something like this in mind. You know I asked you to keep an eye on this girl since she has to stay here in the leaf for some time. I had to come up with an idea on how to explain her presents here to the villagers. I decided marriage was the best answer." Said Tsunade.
Naruto turned around and looked at Yukiko. He wasn't sure what to think really. The shinobi in him told him she wasn't to be trusted. However Gaara was his friend and he really seemed to like her.
"So what do you want me to do then Baa chan?" Asked Naruto.
"Go along with the plan that they are engaged. This way we have no panic in the village and Gaara gets his little girlfriend. However if she slips up Naruto you know what needs to be done." Said Tsunade.
Naruto nodded his head and made his way back to his friends. He could hear Sakura asking questions.
I wonder if Sakura chan will get mad that I didn't tell her what was going on with this Yukiko chick and Gaara. Naruto thought to himself.
"I don't get it why would you pretend to be engaged." Sakura asked.
Naruto walked over and wrapped his arm around his girlfriend. She looked up at him waiting for answers. Naruto explained everything to her; he even told her that both Yukiko and Gaara did in fact have feelings for each other. The pinkette's eyes widen at the news. She looked stunned when she realized what she had missed out on. However she knew Tsunade wouldn't let anything happen nor would her Naruto. She saw Yukiko shy away from Naruto's glares.
It's hard to think that this girl could be such a threat. Thought Sakura.
Sakura decided to take a chance and walked up to Yukiko.
"Yukiko if you'd like I'll help you find a wonderful Kimono for your 'wedding' party. We might even be able to find one that matches that fan that you got." Said Sakura with a smile on her face.
Yukiko smiled and nodded. "I would like that."
"Come on." Said Sakura as she grabbed her hand and took her inside the shop they were all standing in front of. Gaara started to follow them but he was stopped by Naruto's pink beauty.
"Wait what are you doing?" Asked Sakura.
"I'm coming in with you guys." Answered Gaara.
"No it's going to be a surprise." Said Sakura as she turned her gaze at Naruto.
"Naruto will you take Gaara to get him some new clothes for tonight?" She asked.
Before Naruto could answer Yukiko walked out of the shop and walked up to the blonde shinobi; she felt so small in front him. Naruto looked down at Yukiko waiting to see where she was going with this.
"Naruto thank you for helping Gaara last night; I wasn't thinking straight. I know you don't trust me, but I owe you for bringing Gaara and I back together." Said Yukiko softly.
She looked up to see a pair of intense cerulean blue eyes looking at her. Naruto didn't expect her to talk to him let alone thank him. He gave her a smirk and spoke.
"Gaara's my friend I'd do anything for him, even if I didn't agree with it."
Yukiko gave Naruto a smile and walked back inside the shop.
We'll at least he talked to me this time. Thought Yukiko.
Sakura looked at Naruto and she blew him a kiss. He smirk and winked at her; he knew Sakura could take care of herself. He nudged Gaara and the two set off leaving the kunoichi's behind. Once they were a few feet away Naruto looked at Gaara and sighed.
"To tell you the truth I don't know why Sakura asked me to help you. I mean she knows I'm bad at this stuff." Whined Naruto.
"Well it looks like Sakura really trusts you doesn't she. So you and Sakura are together then?" Asked Gaara.
Naruto wasn't expecting that question, but he nodded and blushed.
"I wanted to tell you but your little girlfriend kinda made me forget. We've been together for three years now." Said Naruto with a smile on his face. "But my personal life isn't the one that's important right now is it. No offense Gaara but I didn't think you could be happy with someone." Said Naruto.
"None taken. There something just different about Yukiko. I know the way we met wasn't very story book, but none the less I'm happy I met her." Answered Gaara.
Both of the shinobi walked in silence for a while
"So what do you want to wear to this big party of yours?" Asked Naruto.
Gaara smirked. "I don't know, but I do know of one thing I have to buy." Said Gaara as he turned to Naruto. "Do you think you could help buy it?"
"Sure I can try." Replied Naruto.
Yukiko had never had so much fun before, and with shopping none the less. She never thought she could look so nice. After they had found the right kimono they headed out to look for some nice hair pieces to make the kimono even more beautiful.
"How are you going to wear your hair?" Sakura asked as she tried a few of the hair pieces on Yukiko's.
"Ano ...like this?" Yukiko answered unsure of herself.
Sakura laughed. "You know you should let me cut it, I cut my own hair."
Sakura had lovely hair about shoulder length. Yukiko pondered this for a moment then decided that a new look wouldn't be so bad. She nodded her head slowly at Sakura who suddenly grabbed her by the hand and started to pull her out of the store.
"Great lets go back to your room and I'll cut it." Chirped Sakura.
They got back to Yukiko's and Sakura wasted no time forcing Yukiko to sit in a chair so she could get her hair ready for the night.
Sakura noticed Yukiko seemed a bit nervous.
"Are you scared?" Asked Sakura.
"Not really I trust you… I think." Said Yukiko nervously.
"Don't worry I do this all the time." Sakura giggled. "I even cut Naruto's hair too…oh wait that's not a very good example since his hair looks like mess all the time." Said Sakura as she giggled.
She brushed Yukiko's long black locks.
"So Yukiko do mind if I ask you a question?" asked Sakura as she played with Yukiko's hair thinking of what would look best.
"Sure what is it?" Asked Yukiko.
"What did you see in Gaara that made you fall for him so fast?"
Yukiko couldn't even explain it to herself.
"Well I think it's the fact that he's like me; for who I really am deep down inside. Yes we've only known each other a few days but he understands me and I understand him. We've both been hurt so much growing up, I never thought I'd ever find someone. That's all changed now that I know Gaara."
"Well that's a good answer, I can see where you're coming from. Naruto's always loved me I was just too blind to ever see it. Three years ago I finally saw him the way he always saw me." Said Sakura as she continued to brush Yukiko's hair. "Plus it doesn't hurt that he's hot." Giggled Sakura.
Yukiko Smiled. "Well Gaara's cute as well."
Both girls laughed and talk about other things, mainly Sakura telling her how much of a dork Naruto could be. Yukiko had never had any friends growing up and of course she never could talk about boys or how to do your hair. The only that she really knew was killing. When Sakura was done Yukiko really couldn't recognize herself. Her hair was about mid back in length and she had some that fell around her face, she was also given bangs that fell to the side covering her left eye.
"Thank you Sakura." Said Yukiko as she got up and hugged the pinkette.
"You're welcome Yukiko." Said Sakura. "come on it's getting late and the guys aren't back yet so I'll help you get ready that way I still have time for myself." Said Sakura.
It was about four in the afternoon and Gaara and Naruto had not come back yet.
"Where the hell are they?,' Asked Tsunade. "The party starts at five and I don't want to start a minute after!"
Sakura winced at her master's words, the last thing she wanted to see was her master mad. Sakura crossed her arms, waiting next to Yukiko. Sakura wore a light green kimono that had cherry blossoms all around the edges. Yukiko was starting to get nervous she wasn't sure if she looked nice enough.
"Yukiko are you okay?" Asked Sakura.
"Sakura do I look okay?" Yukiko asked nervously.
Yukiko was wearing a pearl white silk kimono with a black band around the waist. The kimono lay slightly off the shoulders showing off all the right things, but not too much of course. The sleeves and around the bottom where black as well. They were even able to find lovely silk gloves that way she would not directly touch the hands of the town's people. Her hair was up in a lose bun and they had place beautiful hair pin next to it. Her make up was done nicely by Sakura, if you hadn't seen her before you couldn't recognize her in the crowd.
Sakura smiled at her. "Of course you do, you look so beautiful. Gaara might just want to marry you tonight, if he ever gets here." Said Sakura.
Just then they heard outside the door rushing and shouting. Naruto came through the door and was panting.
"Sorry we're so late I forgot that I didn't have anything to wear either." Panted Naruto.
He was wearing a kimono very similar to the color of Sakura's. He handed Sakura an umbrella. "Here I thought it would match your kimono. I took a gamble on buying it but I know green is one of your favorite colors." Said Naruto.
"Thanks Naruto that so sweet of you. You know me all too well." Said Sakura as she kissed his cheek.
"Where's Gaara at?" Asked Sakura.
"He's over there talking to Baa chan." Said Naruto as he pointed in the direction Gaara was. Naruto turned and did a double take as he looked at Yukiko. "Wow you did a good job Sakura I can hardly recognize her." Naruto looked at Yukiko. "You look really pretty for a fake bride Yukiko."
Yukiko blushed and nodded her thanks. Naruto walked over and handed her an umbrella as well. Just then Gaara walked up to his friends. He was wearing an all black kimono that had white stripes on the pants very much looking like a wedding kimono. Gaara's eyes had found Yukiko's and they seemed to be glued to her.
Naruto leaned in and whispered to Sakura. "So what do you think of her Sakura chan?" Asked Naruto.
"She seems really nice Naruto I don't think she's a danger any longer." Answered Sakura.
"I know Gaara really likes her, I want to trust her. Well let's give them some privacy for now." Said Naruto. As they walked out Naruto gave Gaara a thumbs up while Sakura winked at Yukiko.
"Yukiko y-you look so...beautiful." Said Gaara in awe.
"You think so, because I feel really stupid." Answered Yukiko.
Gaara chuckled. "I feel the same way."
Gaara smiled and walked towards her. He couldn't help feel afraid that if he touched her she would break, for she looked so fragile and fair like a porcelain doll.
Yukiko touched Gaara's cheek.
"I love you Gaara-sama."
"I love you more the anything Yukiko." Whispered Gaara.
And just as their lips met the door was pushed opened and two figures walked in.
Arthurs Notes: OMG they are engaged! Would you ever see Gaara sama getting married its hard to think of uh. So we got a big party coming up and two mystery people just came in who could they be? Even though the whole party is a lie you can tell that they are happy and it will give them a chance to be together and a real couple. Besides this way Naruto kun can start to warm to her….maybe I mean they are all giving her a second chance lets see if this yellow haired shinobi can trust her but more importantly can Gaara and Yukiko look like an engaged couple to Konoha. Please review and stay tune for the next ch ^^
