Sorry this chapter is kind of short but there will be more coming soon. I'm trying to be fast with these updates. Plus I have a lot of free time now so expect many to come!

I woke up in the dark. I moved and felt the covers shift over me. This caused me to frown. He took me here again while I was asleep. I was angry but also embarrassed. I'm a heavy sleeper for a freaking kunoichi. I should have woken up but oh well. I needed to confront him and tell him a thing or two. I jumped out of the bed and moved my walked towards the living area. Gaara wasn't in here but I noticed my stuff over by the door. He must have had someone drop it off. At least now I can change. I went back to the bedroom and laid my crap all over the bed. I took notice of a black set of sleeping lingerie and smiled.

Once I have changed, I fixed my hair to lay flat instead of in the usual ponytail. I even messed with it a bit to create a certain poofyness that Gaara was fond of. A day dream of Gaara running his fingers through my air came into my mind but I shook it away.

"You need to keep serious, Ino." I said to myself in the mirror. I then made my way to the living area and I plopped myself down on the couch. I began to read some more fan mail until I noticed a certain document that caught my attention. I didn't pick it up but I leaned over to read it.

Kazekage,

We have a very good alliance with Suna. Trade has grown between our two villages and we couldn't ask for more. But, we do however believe that perhaps a marriage could bond the two villages and create us stronger. We have many suitors here chosen by the council that we can assure you will be a great fit for you. We know this may sound a bit strange but we are positive we are not the only village to offer this to you…

The rest was cut off by another document laying on top. They want to arrange a marriage? And they're not the only offer? I wonder how many offers he has had. I laid back against the couch and looked at the clock. Eleven pm. I snorted.

"I thought I was supposed to always remain protected." I annoying spoke aloud.

"You are." I jumped up and looked back to see Gaara standing in the doorway of the bedroom. His hair was wet and sticking to his head. He wore the same night outfit from yesterday and I grinned.

"I need to have a word with you." I spoke trying to sound as stoic as him. He nodded and I moved from the couch and motioned for him to sit down but he only remained standing. I shrugged and looked at him. Trying to make my presence seem bigger than his.

"You have to stop moving me like that when I'm sleeping. It's creepy waking up someplace different from where you had fallen asleep. Second, Gaara, I am very upset of this always protected rule. Yes I understand they have targeted me, but for Kami's sake, I feel pathetic. I may not be the strongest one here, but I don't want to have guards all the time to remind me of it! I want some type of change to this! And third, what the hell is this about not allowing me on a team to capture these ninja? They tried to kill my teammates! I want answers, I want to punish them as well. Let me join the group. And before you say 'No, it's too dangerous' or some shit, listen to my logic. Every mission of B rank or higher should have a medic nin to accompany them. And as you said yourself, you don't have many medic nin. So why not allow me, to be as a medic nin accompany to the team. I am aware of some of their strengths and I can be of great value. What am I supposed to do here? Just keep visiting the hospital and sit there until they wake up or I come here to go to bed? I'm bored Gaara, and the longer I have nothing to do the angrier I get." I gave him an angry glance and crossed my arms in front of my chest. "Now, talk."

Gaara had remained quiet and unaffected throughout my whole lecture and even afterwards he still kept a silent pause. He then blinked and answered me. "You will always be protected someway. Whether by me, your sensei, or a guard at the hospital. I will not change that. And no, I do not permit you to be a part of the mission." I scoffed and before I could respond he continued talking. "Even though you do have a great point. I already have a medic nin assigned. I have taken one of the medic ninjas in training who have surpassed in their skills."

"Then what the hell am I supposed to do, Gaara?" I walked over towards him and stood a foot away. I began to yell at him. "I want to be a part of this! Put the medic nin in the hospital where he is needed and let me go! How come Asuma may be on it, but I can't? Do YOU believe he has more value than me? Is it because I failed and you think I may do the same on the mission? Why him and not me? Why-"

"Because the hokage said he may be on it." Gaara yelled. He kept a blank expression but the elevation of his voice cause me to be silent. He took in a deep breath then stepped forward. "I didn't want either of you two to be on the mission. I didn't want anything else to happen to the both of you, but the hokage had granted permission for your sensei to be on the mission. So I let it be."

I didn't know what to say or how to respond. Before I could do anything, Gaara stepped forward again and our lips met. He kissed me fiercely. His mouth molded into mine and I closed my eyes. My hands were still at my sides and before I could move them, he stepped back and broke the kiss. I was panting. I couldn't grasp what just happened.

"G-Gaara, what was that for?" And why did you stop? I wanted to add.

"Isn't that what you are supposed to do?" He looked at me questioningly. I didn't get it.

"What do you mean?"

"Kiss and make up. That's what Kankuro said." He actually looked a bit worried. "Was he wrong?"

I shook my head and I laughed. "Oh, Gaara." I then turned to head to the bedroom and climbed into bed.

He just looked at me a bit puzzled but he then turned to the couch so he could continue work.

I laid there for about an hour. I kept tossing and turning. I couldn't fall asleep and I was also angry that Gaara hasn't come to bed yet. I finally decided to get up and see what he was doing. Surprisingly when I reached the living area, he had a pen in one hand and a letter in the other. I could see that he was multitasking between filling out papers and reading fan mail. I walked in front so I could see his face and he didn't have any expression at all as he read. I bent over forward and placed my hands on the table. This caused Gaara to look up at me. He looked me up and down twice then stopped at my face.

"You need to get some sleep." I spoke just above a whisper. I didn't know why I was talking quietly.

"I'm behind on work." He simply stated. I shook my head and stood up. I extended a hand towards him.

"Come lay with me." And this time instead of hesitating or arguing about getting work done, he took my hand and followed me to the bedroom. Gaara climbed in while I walked to the bathroom to check myself in the mirror. I was debating putting my hair in a quick braid but I knew he liked it down so I walked back in and took my spot in the bed.

"What are you wearing?" He just looked at me. His stoic expression irked me because I couldn't tell how he meant the question. It was a pair of black, lacy, cheeky underwear and a matching strap lace top that was flowy.

"It's for bed." I simply stated and I got under the sheets.

"It looks… soft." He muttered.

"It's silk, feel it." I smiled at him and he instantly brought his hand up to touch the material by my side. His eyes widened a bit.

"So soft." He muttered and I couldn't help but think déjà vu. I heard him say it before but I couldn't remember when.

"Yeah. It's even softer here." I purred as I placed my hand over his and brought it up towards the bra part of the top. I could see a shade of pink over his cheeks but he didn't pull away. He didn't move either. So I used my hand on top of his as a guide. I kept my eyes on his face and he looked down at our hands. I moved his fingers slightly over the edge of the material. His fingers touched the top and part of it glided across my skin. I shivered at the sudden touch and I felt a warmth spread through me. Gaara's eyes widened and he closed them instantly.

"You're right." I smiled and shifted my body to face his. I brought him down to lay down as I did and I wrapped his arm over my side. He automatically placed the other one underneath me and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He gripped the edge of my top as I stroked his hair. I didn't bring his head down my chest this time. We laid there face to face only inches apart. I could feel his breath on my lips.

"Good night, Kaze-sama." I whispered with my eyes closed.

"Good night… Ino." He answered. His fingers stroked my top and his thumb was underneath stoking my skin slightly. I smiled at the comforting gesture and I responded with drawing small circles and 'S's on his neck.

They made up! I mean, who can stay mad at Gaara? There will probably be a bit more of filler chapters before anything major happens with the two rogue ninja.