I'm really in the mood to type…so I took some medicine for my wrist…and I'm sure it will be fine! So here we go!

The figure followed Sakura and Gaara, making sure to keep their distance. They blended into the crowd, so they would stick out. The pair they were following entered the restaurant. Of course the figure followed, taking a seat away in the corner, keeping perfect view. Now all they had to do was wait for the right timing.

Gaara and Sakura on the other hand, ordered their food, and talked lightly while they waited. Sakura of course did, most of the talking, but Gaara was good and listened. She told him about herself, things that happened to her, and some amusing stories of her time with team 7. She finished off once their food came. Then silence filled around them, as they ate contently.

Sakura finished and took a sip of her drink and stood up. Gaara glanced up at her. "Bathroom." She replied. He nodded as she walked off towards the back of the room.

Our not so friendly figure watched her every move. Now they had to devise a plan. With quick thinking he advanced to the men's bathroom. It only took a few seconds, some quick hand seals and a release of chakra and a lovely woman figure stood in his place. He, or now she, slipped out quickly, hoping not to be seen. With a quick look around, no curious looks stared back. So she slipped into the woman's bathroom next door.

There stood her target. A small, pink-haired green-eyed woman stood, washing her hands. Sakura took a quick glance up at the intruder. The other woman nodded her head of golden brown locks, and walked to the sink next to Sakura, and turned on the faucet.

Sakura not thinking anything of this woman, went to grab paper towels, and was about to go back to join Gaara, when she was swept off her feet, and carried out the door so fast she barley knew what was happening.

Gaara on the other hand, glance over at the door to the bathrooms. Sakura had been gone for a bit, but he didn't expect something to be wrong. That is until he saw a blur dash out of the bathroom. And he could have sworn he saw a flash of pink.

He darted up from his seat and chased the figure. They wound down numerous streets, and past countless people, heading in from their days work. Gaara pushed chakra to his feet, and started to close in. Sakura struggled in the arms of her capturer. She saw the gates of the village coming into view. She looked up, to see the face of a man. He looked determined to get out and do what he had to. She tried to remain calm and put her mind to work. Focusing chakra to specific parts of her body, she jammed her elbow into the man's stomach, successfully bringing his down. The pair tumbled to ground.

Sakura stood up quickly, and pointed at the man. "What the hell? Why where you trying to kidnap me?" she said, demanding an answer. He just smirked.

"Orders. He wants you, so he sent me to get you." Sakura was confused.

Gaara found the two standing feet from each other, before the gates of the village. It was a small clearing. He ran up to Sakura and glared at the man.

"Who sent you." He said menacingly. It was enough to cause someone to flinch, but all remained unmoved. Sakura on the other hand, had a look that read murder.

"You'll see who sent me…I'm sure he'll want to take her personally next time." Sakura growled, reached for a kunai and charged at the man. It would be a cold day in hell before someone 'personally' came to kidnap her. Who wants her so bad, and for what reason?

She was close to the man, and slashed at him with her blade, but he dogged and jumped back, pulling out his own weapon. Sakura growled and charged again, her anger blinding her judgment. The man barred his teeth, and dogged any attack she sent at him.

But Sakura kept going. She didn't know why she was angry. She really had no clue. All she knew was that this guy was dead. More clashing of weapons came. Sakura pumped chakra into her attacks, making them more affective. But this guy's dodging skill was way too advanced. She focused chakra to her empty fist, planned her attack, and struck him in the face. He flew back and landed with a thud. She just stuck her nose in the air, and with a "humph" she walked away. But then she turned back, glaring at him.

"Tell whoever this guy is, to never send anyone or show his ugly face here again." She yelled at him. She then turned back, and walked back to where Gaara stood. He was motionless. Almost as if he was in shock. Well, who wouldn't be? He just witnessed, a girl he had known to be 'weak' before, totally kick this ninja's ass with ease. Then she just threatens him and walks off? If it was him, that man wouldn't even be in existence anymore.

But this guy wouldn't give up. He stood, swaying a bit, blood dripping out of the side of his mouth. "I promised to come back with a girl. And I'm not going to leave, until I have her." He said, sneering. Gaara rolled his eyes. Sakura turned around glaring daggers at him.

"Okay buddy. You want me, come get me." She said, about to run forward. But a small wall of sand formed in front of her, preventing her from going anywhere. She looked at Gaara confused, but his sand retreated from holding her back, and instead lurched at the beaten man in front of them. It snaked around him before he could move, and lifted his body from the ground.

"You're going to leave if I put you down right." Gaara said. He raised his hand, controlling the sand. When he didn't receive an answer he clenched his hand together slightly. The sand tightened around him. He wanted to yell but bit his tongue.

"You're going to leave back to your country and never come back here…right." Gaara repeated, adding in a little emphasis. Sakura watched. She inwardly smirked. That guy should just give up, or he'll be dead…soon. Waiting for him to fall in defeat, she walked up to Gaara. The sand tightened and the man was in obvious pain. But he had enough strength. So he nodded.

Gaara controlled his sand, tightened the grip more, and threw him beyond the gates of the village. All you need is force, and threats. It may not stop someone from coming back, but it will keep them at bay for awhile.

Gaara turned, and walked back towards the village. Sakura didn't move. She only gazed out past the gates. "Are you coming?" Gaara's voice rang out to her ears. She nodded and turned, running a bit to catch up with him. They had a silent walk home. The pair looked almost expressionless, as they descended down the less crowed streets, thinking to themselves. Subconsciously, Sakura's hand wove its way and found Gaara's lonely one. He looked down at the entwined body parts, then at her. She just smiled.

XxX

Sakura walked into the house. She was tired after a long day from work. She may be new, but they didn't hesitate to give her plenty of work. A scroll resigned in her hand. She had received a message to get it from the mail tower. She had no idea who it was from or what it was about. 'Maybe it's from Tsunade and I have to go back to the village!' she thought with excitement. She hurriedly opened the scroll, and walked into the living room, plopping down on the couch as her eyes scanned over the paper. 'No way.' She thought.

Sakura,

How are you doing sweetie? If you haven't figured it out, this is your mother writing! Tsunade-sama told us of your 'mission' and we were surly shocked when we found out. You're marring the Kazekage! Of course, we weren't the happiest parents around when we found out. And I'm sure your busy working in the hospital there. But we would like to have to home for a day or two. We would be honored it the Kazekage-sama can but if he is busy (I'm sure he is) its fine if you come alone. Send us a letter back telling us if and when you can come. Your father and I are very eager to see you!

Love,

Mom and Dad.

Sakura was…shocked for one thing. She never expected her parents to write. It's been a while since she talked to them. After she moved out, she didn't talk to them as much as she used to. She just went over for dinner occasionally and kept them updated with what was going on. But when she heard the news about going to Suna, well she never got the chance to tell them. And when she went back before, she didn't think of stopping by. There wasn't enough time.

Well, at least I get to go back to the village.' She thought. Now, another issue. Gaara.

She was sure he wouldn't let her travel alone, not after what happened. There would be too much of a chance she would be kidnapped again, and though she knew she could take care of herself, Gaara would think otherwise. But would he want to meet her parents. She already knew that answer. Nope. But maybe this would be good for him.

She made a note to ask him. Glancing at the clock, she sighed in boredom. She didn't know if anyone was home. Gaara was at the office, she knew that, but Temari and Kankuro, she had no idea. It was nearly 6 in the evening. 'I wonder if I should cook anything?' she thought. She dismissed the thought. No one would be home for another hour probably.

Sakura wandered into the kitchen and looked through the cabinets. She had a craving for ramen. Damn Naruto. It's his fault. Having been his teammate for so long and countless trips to Ichiraku made her a ramen lover. She didn't have an extreme passion for it like the kyuubi vessel. But she did enjoy it. Searching around, she spotted a few instant ramen cups and smiled. Just what the medic-nin ordered.

Almost an hour later Sakura sat, curled up on the couch two empty ramen cups on the coffee table, and a bowl of ice cream in her hands. She was watching a sad, love movie. A young man had a romantic evening with a mysterious woman. He knew nothing about her. She left him the next day, and he was determined to find her. He searched everywhere, giving up everything he had in order to find her. The movie hadn't gotten much farther then that, but Sakura was glued to the movie. She was really into it. She never even heard the front door open.

Gaara walked into his home. Sighing he found Sakura curled up on the couch. His hand ached terribly. He vowed that once he was no longer the Kazekage, he never wanted to see another paper in his life. And he never wanted to touch another pen wither. Plus the fact that since he was walked home alone, he was practically mauled and raped but rabid fangirls. He gave himself a pat on the back for getting out of there alive.

He walked into the living room, and glanced at the scene. Love movie. Nothing he was interested in. Leave it to Temari to get the sappy romance DVD's. He then looked at Sakura, who was staring at the screen, as if it would be taken away from her. She raised the spoon to her lips and barley took any of its contents.

Gaara just looked at her. 'It's going to take a lot to bring her back into reality.' he thought shaking his head. He moved, walking past her. He felt her hand grab his wrist. 'Maybe not.'

"Before I forget," she stared. "I got a scroll today." She finally took her eyes off the movie. Gaara didn't say anything, and waited for her to continue. "From my parents."

Oh those were bad words for Gaara. Shouldn't he have expected her parents to do something? It's not every day your little girl is forced to be married to the Kazekage. But its' not like he was going to say anything. "They want me to come home for a few days." Okay, she said they wanted her back home. Not her and her fiancé. That was good. But wait. She shouldn't be traveling alone. Not with kidnappers after her. Maybe he would get someone to go. Maybe Temari would go. She always wanted to go back and see her 'friends' as she put it. Gaara was smarter and knew she wanted to see that Shikamaru guy. Didn't Sakura say something about her friend dating that guy?

"Yea and they said if you weren't busy you could come to. They want to meet you." She said smiling. He could see the innocence she added. She was trying to make him go with her! Maybe she knew him better than he thought. She must have known that he wouldn't have gone on his free will. "I need someone strong to protect me right?" she said. Oh no. she was trying to puppy dog face. No! Nothing could break Gaara.

"Please? It would be really nice if you met them. And then we wouldn't have any awkwardness at the wedding." She said. Maybe he should go, just to keep her safe.

He didn't say anything. Gaara started to walk off when her grip loosened. She wasn't going to let him get away. "Gaara!" she said, her voice forceful. The movie kept playing completely forgotten. "You are coming, or else."

"Or else what?" he said, speaking for the first time. She couldn't do anything horrible. Nothing could affect him.

"Well, I can always tell Gai-sensei that you need help with you're…" She got into the classic 'good guy pose'. "Power of youth!" Gaara froze. Sakura smirked. That got him. Any sane person would be terrified.

Gaara didn't know the spandex wearing taijustsu master as well as Sakura, but he knew enough to fear his ranting of youth. He didn't need to be stalked and bothered about his 'youthful problem'.

"We leave in two days." He said and left the room, going for his bedroom.

Sakura smiled. "Score one for the blossom!"

Lol, poor Gaara. Hope you enjoyed! R&R peeps!