Shikamaru leaned down and kissed Temari as instructed. Everyone began clapping and cheering, myself included. Even Gaara looked thrilled. Temari turned around and jumped onto me, hugging me tight. She turned to Kankuro and threw her arms around his neck, then turned to Gaara, laughing at him for a second, before she jumped on his as best she could with her dress. He caught her skilfully – after all, he should be a pro at it now, considering I do it to him on a daily basis- Making her laugh, before he set her down and Temari ran back over to Shikamaru and they walked inside together, with both of them smiling huge. Gaara came over to me. "Come on, you should get out of that dress" He said eyeing it like it was evil. I laughed. Temari and Kankuro loved purple. Gaara hated it with a burning passion. I nodded and walked inside, telling Gaara I would be back, before I disappeared inside. Shikamaru was leaning on the bench, smirking. I ran over to him and gave him a hug. "Is Temari in my room?" I asked.
Shikamaru nodded and I walked up the stairs, knocking on the door before walking in. Temari was pulling on the dress she was changing into. She had stated earlier that she wanted to get out of her dress at the first chance she got, not wanting to ruin it. I took of my own dress, putting on the one I wanted to wear tonight. It was stripy back and white and had sleeves that came to my elbow. Temari waited for me and we walked downstairs together and out the door. I looked around the large backyard we had and over at the big tent like thing, were music was playing and loud chatting could be heard. I looked behind me to see Gaara standing on the roof, looking out at the moon. "I will meet you guys there" I said to Shikamaru and Temari. Temari saw Gaara and nodded. "Ah, okay" She said pulling Shika off with her. I walked closer to the roof and jumped up, walking in front of Gaara and leaning on his chest. He wrapped his arms around my waist. "What are you doing up here?" I asked him curiously. "Watching the moon" He said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, but I could hear the anger in his tone. "what's wrong?" I asked. "Nothing" He hissed. I frowned. "Don't lie to me" I said turning around and wrapping his arms around his neck. "I'm trying not to commit mass murder" He said. I frowned at him. "Why? What happened?" I asked curiously. "Did you know that Temari invited your uncle and Aunty?" He questioned. I gasped. "No! I didn't what happened?" I questioned. He shook his head. "It doesn't matter Hotaru" I looked at him sympathetically. "Gaara, just forget them, if we have to, I will ask them to leave" He sighed and nodded, kissing my cheek. "Alright baby" He whispered.
"Now, lets go inside" I said gesturing to the tent like thing. He nodded and wrapped his arms around me, jumping off the roof and in front of the tent like thing. We walked inside and looked at everyone, dancing, talking, eating and drinking. I gasped and grabbed Gaara's arm, hitting it excitedly trying to get his attention. "Gaara! Look!" I said pointing, he followed my gaze to Hinata and Naruto who were dancing. Hinata was blushing and Naruto was smirking like an idiot. Gaara chuckled at me. "What?" I questioned glaring. "Your such a child sometimes" I glared at him. He was right though. Bastard. "Shut up" I said hitting him. He laughed and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me against him. "I'd ask you to dance, just be nice, but I'm not dancing" he said. I laughed at him. "That's okay, because you're dancing at our wedding!" Gaara groaned, making me laugh.
Gaara pulled me over to sit down at a table with Temari, Shikamaru, Kankuro and Chihiro. "Hey!" They greeted smiling like idiots. I smiled at them. "hey there! Where is Itachi?" I wandered. "There" Gaara said pointing at Itachi who was dancing with Tori. I smiled and nodded. "Cool". Kankuro suddenly made a face. "Hotaru, watch out" He said gesturning behind me. I turned around to see the Aunty and uncle behind me. Yeah, you know which ones I'm talking about. "Hello sweetie!" Aunty Deimara said. I put on a fake smile as she kissed my cheek. "Hey, How are you?" I asked with fake enthusiasm. She smiled at me. "we were okay..." She said casting a foul look in Gaara's direction. I sighed. This can only end in tears..."Untill what?" Temari used sweetly. "Untill a certin Kazekage decided to show his face" My uncle said. I slid my hand under the table and squeezed Gaara's hand. He squeezed back reassuringly. "Is that so?" Kankuro said. "Yes! Really Hotaru! It was bad enough that you dated him! But now you move in with him!" Hishamaru said. Oh thats it! I stood up and turned to face them.
"What is your problem? And what do you mean Gaara decided to show his face? He lives here! You want to know why I moved in with him? Becuase you bastards started charging me extra for my rent because I said I wouldn't lead the clan! Not to mention the fact I love him! Did that ever occur to you? Gaara took me in so I wouldn't have to live on the streets! And I would bet anything that you two are the ones that told the news that Gaara forced me to turn down leader! Gaara had nothing to do with it!" I yelled at them. Hishamaru pushed Deimara back and stood infront of her, facing me. "You better watch it" He said threateningly. "I better watch it? No way! You are in my home!" Hishamaru glared at me. "I will kill you" He said lighting a fire in his hand. In the next second I was behind Gaara and being held onto by Kankuro. Gaara gave him a glare that I hadn't seen his wear since we were tweleve. "No, you better watch it Hishamaru hoshi. I am Kazekage now, i can throw you out of this village. And just because I haven't got the Shukaku in me anymore, dosen't mean I can't kill. If you ever threaten my fiancé again, I will kill you" Gaara said low, slowly and threateningly.
I could see the fear plastered on my aunty and Uncle's face. "You are getting married?" Questioned Deimara. Hashimaru hid the fear, and had the guts to say a smartass comment. "You probably forced that bitch into it" My uncle said. My eyes went wide. Is he insane? Gaara glared even harder and his sand flicked up, wrapping around Deimara and Hishamaru. "Gaara! Please don't!" I begged him with desperation dripping from my voice, but he wasn't listening. Suddenly, Naruto appeared in front of us he grabbed Gaara's shoulder and shook his head. "Naruto" Gaara hissed warningly. Naruto gestured to me. "Don't do it, for her sake" Gaara turned to face me, and that's when I realised I was crying, not because of anything my aunty or Uncle said.
It was because I was scared.
I was scared of what Gaara would do.
Gaara dropped his glare and walked back over to me, the sand dropping on the floor. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me outside. Shouting started from inside, though I couldn't hear what they were saying, frankly I was mad at myself, Because I was scared of Gaara. I couldn't stop being scared, no matter how much I told myself It was ridiculous. I looked up to see Gaara opening the door of our house, and he pulled me upstairs to our bedroom, where he sat me down on the edge of the bed and crouched down between my legs, so that he was at eye level with me. "I'm sorry" He said putting his hands on my cheeks. I nodded. "i know" My voice betrayed me. "I...I don't know why, I know you don't like it when...that happenes, I just got so mad" He said referring to his sand coffin. I nodded. "It's okay Gaara" My voice broke as I said his name. Gaara frowned, clearly not satisfied. "Your scared." He stated. I starred at him wide eyed. "Gaara I-" He cut me off. "Your scared of me" I could see the hurt in his eyes! Come on Hotaru! Think! "No Gaara, I was scared for you, Not of you" Gaara bit his lip, seeming to take it in. "Please don't be mad Gaara" He shook his head. "I'm not and I understand why you would be scared of me then. You were scarred I was going to go back to my old self, killing without remorse, solely for the enjoyment" He said stroking my cheek. "but I promise you, that will never happen" He continued. I smiled a bit at him, as he placed his forehead on mine, and looked into my eyes. "I swear it" He pressed his lips to mine, pouring all his love into the small gesture.
NARUTO POV
I walked into Gaara's house, going to make sure they were both okay. I heard Gaara's voice coming from the bedroom, so I walked upstairs, masking my chakra – On instinct – and stopped infront of there door, which was about two fourths of the way open. Gaara was holding Hotaru's cheeks and whispering something to her, that I couldn't hear, but clearly Hotaru did, as she nodded and whispered something back, her voice broke when she said his name though. I frowned. She was scared, you could see it written all over her face. Pour Gaara, that's gotta hurt. I listened as he promised he would never kill for fun again. That's the way Gaara! Hotaru visibly calmed down and Gaara kissed her.
Gaara was different when Hotaru was around, more gentle, well to Hotaru anyway, and I had seen him kiss her and hold her, but right now, this was different. I could see how much he loved her, I mean, He was practically wearing a sign that screamed 'I love Hotaru'. I smiled at her. Who would have thought that my old team mate would be the one to break him? Not me that's for sure! Hotaru had him wrapped around her finger, and she dosen't even know it! Ah Gaara, I'm happy for you man. I watched as Gaara grabbed Hotaru's hand and helped her stand up, wrapping a comforting arm around her shoulders and guiding her out of the room. "Oh Naruto!" Hotaru said when she saw me. "Hey guys, Gaara, before we take Hotaru back out, we should clean her up" I said gesturing to the makeup that was strewn across her face. Gaara looked at it and nodded, turning her around and guiding her to the bathroom, with me behind him. Hotaru took one look in the mirror, and made a disgusted noise. "What?" I asked her.
She gestured to her reflection. "Ew" She stated. "The only thing wrong with it is the fact you are wearning make-up" I stated. Gaara nodded. "He's right, You don't need it" She smiled at us sweetly. "Thanks you guys" I smiled at her. "its true, believe it!" I watched as Gaara picked up a face washer, and gently rubbed all that shit off her face. "Much better" He said when he was done.
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I opened my eyes to the feeling of sun beating against my back. I smiled and looked up, seeing Gaara opening his eyes. I smiled at him, looking down and seeing I was still lying on top of him. He kissed my forehead. "Good morning baby" He said sitting up, pulling me with him in the process. There was a knock on the door and it was pushed open. Revealing Ino standing in the door way. She smirked at me. "I know what you too got up too last night!" I blushed, remember the events. "Ino...How did you know?" I asked her. She raised an eyebrow at me. "I always know" She said in the most creepy voice. I clung to Gaara. "Help! She has tunred evil!" I said. She laughed. "Who else stayed here last night?" Gaara asked. Ino put a finger to her chin thoughtfully. "well, Naruto, Hinata, Sakura is asleep in thew hallway, Tenten passed out on the couch, Neji is asleep in the backyard and Lee is well...She pointed out the door and I followed her gaze, seeing Lee upside down on the roof...asleep. "Once again Hotaru, why didn't you let me kill him?" Gaara said as Lee mutered words of 'Youthfulness' in his sleep. I shook my head and turned around in gaara's lap, pulling the blanket up over myself so Ino didn't get scarred, though knowing Ino, she probably wouldn't. "I'm gonna go make everyone breakfast, Is that okay Lord Kazekage?" Ino said. Gaara nodded. "Go ahead" She smiled and shut the door. Gaara stood up and pulled on a pair of Ninja shorts. He offered his hand and I took it, Pulling on my pyjamas and skipping down the hallway with Gaara behind me. "Good morning!" I shouted at the frowning faces surrounding my table. "Hotaru, too early" Neji said. I smirked. I knew I would be glade I didn't drink. "Aww are you hung over?" I asked smiling. I received glared from everyone but Hinata and Gaara. Gaara didn't drink too much and Hinata didn't drink anything like me.
Ino wasn't hung over, but she wasn't in the room. I took a seat on Gaara's lap, who had sat next to his best friend, Naruto. Ino came in moments later with plates for everyone and food.
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(AN/:: This is a week and a bit later)
Temari and I lied on the floor of mine and Gaara's lounge room. "Hey Temari?" I said. "What?" She asked rolling over on her stomach and facing me. "I wanted to ask you something, This morning I woke up and i really needed to throw up, but after I did, I was fine again..." I trailed off. Temari's eyes went wide. "Hey Hotaru, when was the last time you and Gaara had sex?" I made a disgusted face at her. "your wedding night" She smiled. "Come" She said, shoving me into the bathroom. "Temari? What?" I questioned. She handed me a box I looked down at it. "You think I'm..." I trailed off. Temari nodded. I sighed, walking in the bathroom, and taking it,
I frowned at the results. It was mocking me. It literally said pregnant. What if Gaara doesn't want it? I started hyperventilating. "T-Temari!" I yelled she pushed open the door and ran in. I held up the test. She gasped. "Hotaru this is great" I looked up to her with sadness in my eyes. "Gaara" She nodded, knowing literally what I meant. "Maybe I can just hide it from him?" She shook her head. "You physically can't Hotaru, I'm sure it will be fine, You need to tell him" I frowned. "Tell who what?" Kankuro said poking his head around the corner. I threw the test at him and he caught it looking down at it. "you think Gaara won't want it" Kankuro stated. I nodded, Kankuro shrugged. "I don't know if he will, but you have to tell him. We won't say anything, but you tell him when you think its right" I nodded and stood up, making a beeline for the door. "better now then later" I said. They smiled. "Thats my girl!" Temari said as I walked out the door, heading for the Kazekage tower.
I knocked on the door. "hello Hun" gaara said. I smiled at him nervously and stood in front of his desk, pressing my fingers together in the same way Hinata does. "Is something the matter?" Gaara asked. I nodded. "Gaara, there is something I need to tell you" He nodded for me to go on.
"I'm pregnant"