-Edit: sorry that it had pasted the story here twice. I think I fixed it though! :) -

Finally, CHAPTER 10 PEOPLE! :D yeaaaaaah. :)

Chapter 10

I stared at Garu in shock.

"You... You don't care? But I thought you were focused on everything honorable?" I asked, turning my face away. He was always focused on things that made him an honorable ninja. So much so that he usually ignored everything else, including me.

"I am... But if...," Garu stopped, trying to figure out what to say," If it makes me miserable in the process, that's just hurting myself... That's not very honorable."

"But isn't it un-honorable to go against something your parents chose for you?" I argued, and for what reason, I didn't know. I was supporting the idea of the man of my dreams marrying someone else...

'Did I really just say the "man of my dreams?' I thought. Garu was silent for a moment before laying his head in his hands and sighing.

"I just made it harder for you to think... I'm sorry..." I apologized quietly. He shook his head.

"No, you didn't. But there's got to be a way around it. There always is..." He sighed again.

"Are you hungry now?" I asked.

"No." Garu answered. A few seconds later, a large growl was heard, coming from his stomach. In spite of the situation, I had to giggle.

"I'll be right back, and don't worry, it's on the house." I stood up, walked to the kitchen, and got Garu's favorite bowl of noodles specially made. I was ready to back into the door to open in, but when I heard their voices, I stopped.

"Garu, what if you tell Brilanna that you love someone else?" Abyo offered.

"Who?" Garu asked cautiously.

"Well, Pucca, of course! Who else?" Abyo said, as if it was plain as day. Actually, it was.

Why hadn't I thought of that?

At that moment, I walked out of the kitchen and to the table. Garu's back was to the kitchen now, and as I came up behind him, I heard him say a single word.

"Maybe."

My heart fluttered. I could have started jumping for joy right then and there, but I held it in. As far as they knew, I new nothing about it. So I settled for a smile.

"Here you go!" I said as I carefully set the bowl of noodles in front of Garu. He quietly started eating after nodding in thanks. I sat across from him and rested my head on my hand.

"So, did you guys get any ideas?" I asked slowly. After no response and a few shared glances, they looked back at me. I looked around the table before realizing that Garu was blushing.

"What?" I asked again.

"Nothing!" Abyo chimed in, " Did you have any ideas, Pucca?"

Caught slightly offguard, I wasn't sure how to answer. "Uh... No, not really." Maybe Ching would fill me in on it later. 'Why didn't they just tell me?'

"I could beat Lanna up." I thought outloud.

"Let's not resort to violence already, Pucca." Garu chuckled. I mockingly sighed in sadness.

"Well, I haven't heard anyone else come up with an idea." Abyo shrugged.

"What if Garu were already promised to someone?" I asked, acting bored. I blew a stray piece of hair out of my face. Another set of shared glances followed.

"Would you stop that?" I questioned.

"What if we got her to like someone else?" Ching suggested.

"Actually, that's great!" Garu said, impressed.

'Crap. NO! Thats not what I wanted to happen!' I thought.

"Are you sure she'd even like anyone in Sooga Village? You are the only one in Sooga, other than Santa, who isn't dating." I laughed, trying to steer away from that idea.

Ching nodded in agreement. "That's true... There is no one else in Sooga." Inside, I was jumping for joy that she agreed.

"What if you pretend you're gay!" Abyo said, sounding quite proud of himself. I slapped my forehead with my hand, wondering how in the world he came up with that idea. After a slightly worried, slightly amused glance at me, Garu looked back to Abyo.

"I honestly don't think I could pull it off." Garu said.

"Sure you could! It couldn't be that hard!" Abyo grinned. Not being able to resist, I had to say something.

"If it's not that hard, then why don't you demonstrate for us how that would go?" I asked. His grin fell, followed by Ching and Garu laughing.

"No thanks..."

"Hm... well, I'm out of ideas." Ching said, the laughter dying down.

"Yeah..." Garu said, finally pushing his bowl of noodles away.

"Were they good?" I asked. He nodded.

"The best."

I felt a blush creep onto my face. I quickly shook it off.

"Why don't we ask other people for ideas?"

"Yeah!" they all said, getting up out of the chairs.

"Where to first?" Garu asked, following me out of the Goh-Rong.

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I'm sorry this is shorter than the other chapters (at least, I think it is)...

By the way, I didn't mean to offend anyone with anything from this chapter (namely, the whole gay thing) it was just an idea one of my friends gave me, it's meant to be a joke. You are supposed to laugh. Hopefully. :)

So. I hit chapter 10. YAYY!!
Pucca: Who are you going to make me ask?! -glares-

Me: mwahahahaha. You'll see.

Okay readers. Here is your chance to feel like part of the story! Recommend who you think they should talk to, and what you think that person will say to Garu's situation. I love to read the reviews and see what you think. :)

-SquirtSapphire