Gaara never let anyone in, not since the betrayal from his uncle. Gaara thought that he could live the rest of his life inside his own shell of sand without interference from anyone else. He had killed to prove his existence, to give meaning to why he was here...
But... then the door opened. In truth it was Naruto who had opened that door, to show that a person could change and did not have to stay he was. But even so, the first person who had actually broke in was Lee. Gaara hated how Lee broke in with that powerful kick, making him feel pain for the first time in his life. But now... as he stood watching Lee, he wanted more than anything to be closer to the dark haired boy.
"Lee." Gaara didn't now what to say as those large eyes now focused on him. It took a minute to regain the breath that had trapped itself in his throat.
"I'm... sorry and..."
Gaara was scared to say the next the next words. However Lee broke into the silence, giving Gaara a friendly smile.
"Gaara-san, would you like to join me to go eat some ramen?"
Gaara was stunned but felt his face slightly blush.
"Yes." Gaara nodded as he took the offering bandaged hand into his own.