Pulling back her fist, Kagome punched him on the arm. That got Gaara's attention. Why did the sand not protect me? This girl… What has she done to me? Is it because she is so weak that the sand did not acknowledge her as a threat? He thought, looking down as his slightly stinging arm. That can't be it. Even though she seems semi normal, I cannot help but feel like she is the unstable one. A wall of sand formed between them and pushed her out of the battle area. Just what is this girl? This girl who appears normal but finds friendship in demons. I will see what what it is that makes her so strange, what makes her tick. I will find out what makes her so strangely alluring.

Bringing his hand up with his palm facing down, Gaara softly spoke the words, "Sand coffin" and walked up to Inuyasha who was being held by the sand that surrounded him. For a few moments the two just stared at each other, waiting for the other to break the eye contact. "I am not done with that girl. You can not have her yet." Gaara repeated what he had said to Inuyasha before they started fighting and turned, walking away.

"You bastard, let me go! Face me like a man!" Inuyasha yelled at Gaara's back. Stopping, but not turning around, Gaara shook his head. "What would a boy know of facing someone like a man?" With that said, Gaara continued walking to where Kagome stood. Even though his strides were slow and graceful, he reached Kagome in seconds. Reaching his hand out, Gaara gently grabbed the younger girl's arm only to jerk it back. He could feel the static coming off of her from where he stood, two feet away. The power that surrounded her brushed his skin, leaving a tingling feeling in its wake. Shaking off the strange feeling the power gave him, Gaara said, "Come Kagome, we are going back to my office." Seeing the look on her face, the look that said she was going to argue with him, Gaara grabbed her arm once again, his sand surrounded them and they were gone.

Once Gaara and Kagome were back in Kazekage tower, Kagome snatched her arm back from the red head's grasp. "You jerk, you can't just leave Inuyasha there like that! We have to go back and get him!" Kagome said as she started for the door, but Gaara's hand once again found Kagome's arm and pulled her back. "I have not finished asking my questions. You do not need to worry though, after I left the area the sand released him and he is now in the custody of the Sunagakure ANBU. You may see him after we are finished, but for now, sit." Moving as slowly as possible, Kagome returned to the chair that she had been sitting in before Inuyasha's spontaneous arrival.

The air became hard to breath as the two teens silently stared/glared at each other. Putting his gourd on the floor, Gaara sat in his plush seat, never breaking eye contact with Kagome. "What is that boy to you?" The question had Kagome sighing in defeat. It was easy to tell that he knew when she was lying if their last standoff was any indication. Might aswell try… "He is one of my best friends, so when this is all over I'll be leaving with him. Come to think of it in the beginning you said you had to question all the people who inhabit Suma-" "Suna" Gaara corrected lightly. "Suna, right? Well I am not going to be in Suna for long so you can let me and Inuyasha go, we can be on our way and we can part as friends!"

"Friends…" Gaara said softly. That word held a special place in his heart. He knew what it meant, but it was not what he wanted at the moment. This girl… She has caused these strange new feelings to stir. I wish to punish her for her disrespect but hug her like I used to hug ruff ruff-kun. This girl… She will be mine. Pushing out of his seat, Gaara made is way over to Kagome. Time slowed as they continued to stare each other in the eye. When Gaara was next to Kagome's chair, his hand circled around her wrist and he pulled. In what seemed to be slow motion, she sailed into Gaara's armed and he wrapped his arms around her.

Kagome felt like her heart was trying to escape her chest. Sure the same thing had happened when Inuyasha hugged her, but this felt… Different. Strange, but not unpleasant. The two teens stood there with Gaara's arms wrapped around Kagome until a meek knock sounded on the door. Begrudgingly, Gaara released his hold on the small girl as he rumbled out "Enter", and in walked Kankuro.

"Hey Gaara, were having a little trouble holding the dog boy. He said once he gets the girl he'll be out of our hair so-" "No" Gaara said before Kankuro could continue. He was going to find out what made the girl, Kagome, tick. No matter what tried to stop him. Kagome on the other hand was too busy trying to calm down her traiter of a heart to hear their conversation. However, she was aware of the strong back that stood possessively in front of her. Letting out a slightly shaken sigh, Kagome thought Why has my life turned into a romance novel? Why me?

AN: Hey guys! So I wanted to tell you that on my page I have an poll up to see if Unstable should have a lemon. And don't worry, it's anonymous (just in case you were worried about that :) and whatever has the highest vote is what I'll do! Just click the button yes or no… Click it... Every time I see a follow or a favorite or a PM or a review I do one of those excited little girl shriek because I'm so happy! I love you guys, don't step on any legos, and I'll see you next time! Until then

~ o0Lily of the Moon0o