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Beta Writer: SilverGoldsun - .Day

Hallo! Sorry guys I haven't updated as much as I would've liked too, but please keep reading, things are only just getting started! :D and I love it when you guys leave feedback so please do! :) Also I lost my charger for my laptop so It might be a little while before I update again (like two weeks max). ENJOY 3

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Corianna and Iridessa were busy cleaning their semi-messy apartment for the party that night. They had invited around 50 people, and a couple others that they knew around the town, however what Corianna really wanted to know was if Gaara was actually going to show up. She suddenly paused her polishing, "Why is he always on my mind these days? I need to get a grip." She though calmly to herself. Iridessa had noticed her friends seeming odd behaviour the past couple days, so with a gleam in her eye she walked over to Corianna and poked her friend playfully on the shoulder. "Yeah?" Corianna asked her voice filled with caution. "Soooo, who is he?" Iridessa asked a smile spreading across her face and she leant against the wall. Corianna's cheeks turned pink as she stuttered, "No...Nobody, I don't know what you're talking about." Corianna then walked off to the kitchen to put away the cleaning supplies, with Iridessa in tow. "Come on Corianna! I can tell these things. Just tell me who it is. Or better yet! Let me guess?" Iridessa had a cheeky grin on her face, and Corianna gave her a sly sideways glance. Suddenly Iridessa clasped her hands together and exclaimed, "Its Gaara, isn't it?!" Corianna felt her entire face become hot. "Yeah, it is." She replied twirling her hair with her fingers nervously. "Oh my gosh! That's so cute! So that's why you guys were all buddy-buddy earlier." Iridessa grinned at Corianna. Corianna returned the grin and said "Actually, he sat next to me by surprise. But still, it was nice. But hey, what's going on with you and Sasuke? He said something about you and Kakashi at the training grounds, but he didn't reveal anything else." Corianna sat on one of the empty counter tops and looked inquisitively at her friend. Now it was Iridessa's turn to blush. "Uh, nothing really. We just um…" Iridessa didn't know how to say it without sounds strange, so she just came out with it. "We almost kissed." Corianna's mouth dropped when she heard her friend utter those words. "Oh my god! You and Kakashi? Whoa, did not see that coming, although not going to lie, its cute…" Corianna jumped down from the counter and started to walk out of the kitchen. "No wonder Sasuke was jealous." Iridessa pondered what her friend just said, and then it all made sense to her. Sasuke Uchiha like her, and was jealous of Kakashi. She started to feel bad for the way she had yelled at him the other day on the bridge, although her guilt was soon forgotten because Corianna was forcing her to get ready, as the party guests would be arriving soon.

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It was 11:30pm, and the party was in full swing. Around 70 people had turned up and were all crammed into the apartment. The house was getting warm from all the dancing bodies, and the music's bass was turned up so loud you could hear the music down the street. Everyone had dressed up a little fancier for the party, although nobody looked as good as Iridessa and Corianna. Iridessa had straightened her hair, and wore shimmering eyeliner and deep purple eye shadow and red lipstick. She wore a one strap shiny silver dress that just reached over her hips and was cut out in places and studded with diamonds. She also wore sparkly silver platform shoes with straps, and silver accessories to accentuate the look. Corianna had curled her hair and wore a black bow headband. She did a sunset themed makeup with her usual black winged eyeliner and pink lips. Her dress was strapless, skin tight and bright pink with sparkles. She wore similar shoes to Iridessa, but with a smaller heel, as she was self-conscious of her height. Corianna was dancing with her friends when she heard the doorbell ring. She suddenly got excited "Finally he's here." She thought eagers and she squeezed her way through the pulsating crowd. She went to the door, her heart pounding and a smile on her face. When she opened the door however, she couldn't help but feel disappointed. The three sound ninjas smiled at her and she let them in. She then felt slightly irritated that Gaara wasn't going to show. She then went over to the jam-packed kitchen and started passing out the alcohol, because if he wasn't going to show, she was still going to have fun.

While Corianna and majority of the party were busy taking shots and dancing to the incredibly loud rave music, Iridessa made her way to the back of the living room, winding her way through the dancing bodies to grab some fruit punch, as she didn't drink alcohol. She filled her cup up to the brim and she turned around to make her way back to the kitchen. She then felt someone's arm knock hers, accompanied by a splashing sound. She looked at her hand and saw the cup was empty, suddenly she heard Sakura shouting but she couldn't hear what she was saying because of the music. She then saw a few people standing around Sakura laughing hysterically. She then looked down at Sakura's white t-shirt, and she could just make out through the strobe and multicolored lights a huge pinkish-reddish stain. Iridessa then realized that her drink has been spilt all over Sakura, and she couldn't stop but burst out in laughter. Sakura then turned and ran out of the party. Iridessa then made her way to the kitchen and told Corianna what had happened, which made her half-drunk friend almost collapse from laughing. "Serves her right!" Iridessa heard her say. Suddenly, Corianna pulled on Iridessa's arm and dragged her into the mass of the dancing crowd. Corianna then jumped up on the dining room table that was pushed up against the wall, "Come on!" she saw her friend mouth. Once both girls were standing on the table they began to dance wildly, earning some shouts of approval from some of the guys in the crowd.

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It was around midnight and the party showed no signs of dying down. Corianna though it was amazing how much of a success this night had been so far, and she no longer felt down by a certain sand shinobi not showing up, as the alcohol mixed with the pounding music and flashing lights made her mind turn into a dancing mush. She then jumped down to re-fill her cup with whatever alcohol was on the table. She felt some people groping her as she passed through the crowd, but she didn't really care. Iridessa was still parting up on the table, and had been joined by Tenten. Who knew she was such a party animal? Corianna then downed half a cup of whiskey and coughed at the burning sensation. She noticed a mist village shinobi passed out in the corner. She then felt a familiar chakra signature approaching her front door, although she wasn't sure if her drunken mind was imagining it. To confirm or disprove her suspicions she wobbled her way over to the front door. She opened the door and her eyes squinted as the light from the hallway almost blinded her. Her eyes quickly adjusted to the light and her heart skipped a beat. Standing in front of her was Gaara. He was wearing a burgundy short sleeved shirt and long black pants. A simple outfit but it looked stunning on him. She grinned and welcomed the three sand siblings inside. Temari was imminently pulled into the dance floor by a group of guys, and Kankouro was taken by the hand of a shy Hidden cloud girl who led him to the kitchen. Corianna then could start to feel a slight blush on her cheeks and nerves building up in her stomach. She wasn't sure whether to ask Gaara to dance, or just talk, not that talking would be much of an option with the loud music. She turned her attention to the red-haired shinobi and she could feel that he was uncomfortable, as he wasn't used to being in large crowds like this. She then gently slid her hand into his, and even though her vision was slightly hazy from the alcohol and the strobe lights, she could tell he was blushing. She then gently tugged on his hand and brought him to the kitchen. Some ninjas gave him strange looks, but didn't comment. Corianna then pulled out two small glasses and poured a clear liquid into it called 'Vodka'. She handed him the glass and held the other in her hand. "Drink it in one go." She said and she quickly drank hers. Gaara stared at the glass, and he wasn't sure what he was doing but he tipped up the glass as the strong burning alcohol enveloped his senses.

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After a couple of those 'vodka' drinks, Gaara was starting to relax. Corianna had pulled him into the dancing crowd and once again he found that when she was around him Shukaku's voice disappeared, he was still slightly cautious however, because his sister have forbade him from brining his sand with him, so he had no immediate defence mechanism if something happened. He wasn't too concerned now however, as most of his attention was on the beautiful girl he was dancing closely with. He thought she truly was beautiful, even if she did look a little on the fake on the side. And he admired her outgoing personality. He also felt something else towards her, although he still didn't understand that emotion. The closest way he could describe it was whenever he saw her, his hear beat sped up, he cheeks became hot and his stomach felt jittery and nervous. It was around 3am, and some of the party guests were starting to wobble their way home, and about 10 ninjas had passed out in the kitchen. Gaara then noticed Corianna pressing her chest up against him and her mouth was at his ear, she whispered "Come with me." He obediently followed her through the crowd towards a closed door, their hands intertwined. She then pushed open the door and the both slipped inside. It was dark in the room, except for a one large window that was letting in the moon light. There was nobody else in the room, just him and Corianna.

His eyes then adjusted to the lighting and he saw it was a bedroom. There was a closet and one end of the room and next to that a vanity table filled with makeup. There were suitcases placed around the room, and underneath the window was a large double bed. Corianna went over to the closet and put her shoes inside. She then removed her accessories and laid them down on the vanity table. Gaara stood at the door, frozen, as if he shouldn't be in that spot. She then looked at him with her ocean-blue eyes and walked over to him. She took both his hands in hers and looked him dead in the eye. "Gaara, I'm really happy you came tonight." She began. The red-haired shinobi nodded in response. His throat had gone dry and his heart was beating so fast he thought he would explode. Before he knew what he was doing he blurted out, "Why do I feel like this around you?" She looked startled at the sudden comment, but then she smiled and asked, "What do you mean?" He then looked down for a second, trying to find the right words. "When I'm with you…"He began, "I feel like I never want anything bad to happen to you, my heart beats fast…"He paused, "I get nervous and I want to be with you all the time." He suddenly blushed deeply, realizing what he said must've sounded ridiculous. She giggled sweetly and replied, "it's okay, Gaara…"She looked him deeply in the eyes. "I feel the same way." She then leant closer to him and kissed him. Her lips were so soft, and her body was warm against his. He let his instincts take over, and before he knew it they were both lying on the bed, making out. She wrapped her arms around him and whispered "I never want this to end." He kissed her in reply. Suddenly she started to look drowsy and tired. He then propped up the pillows on the bed and sat down. She shuffled closer to him and leant on his shoulder, holding his hand. In a couple of moments she was sleeping, and Gaara didn't want to move, because for once in his life, the Sand shinobi felt at peace.