i am so sorry to all my fellow readers! i got so caught up in watching animes that i totally neglected my precious story! *Whimpers*

Gaara: took you damn long enough, did you know how long i waited to find out what happens next?

Moonlight: you already know what happens Baka your in it!

once again i completely apologize for falling off the face of the earth and getting abducted by Optimus Prime...so enjoy!

Gaara: *Huffs*

Disclaimer and all the usual shit, I DON'T OWN NARUTO!

Chapter 10

Sakura

I sighed deeply for the sun had yet to appear, my mind in a daze as I traveled through the sandy desert.

The sky was grey, and I desperately hoped to get this mission over and done with so I could return to the leafy goodness that was Konoha.

I looked around, my keen eyes trying to find something that was out of the ordinary, a piece of cloth, a bag, anything to let me know if I was close to him. To my disappointment, I found nothing but the light colored sand.

At this rate, I will never find him. I groaned.

'It was your fault that you agreed to the stupid mission.' Inner Sakura stated.

What was I supposed to do? If I didn't Tsunade would have killed me! I yelled.

'Hey it's not my fault you have to heal every broken soul you see'

I was about to say something back when my mind drifted to the conversation that I had with Tsunade.

"I'm sending you because you are the only ninja I know who is compassionate towards others. That's why when ever you see a broken soul you feel the urge to fix and heal them until it is good as new, and trust me; Gaara is the most damaged soul I have ever seen. Just looking at him brings tears to my eyes."

"I wonder how damaged of a soul he is." I said to no one in particular.

In that moment my eyes caught sight of something in the distance, it looked like a body.

Sending bursts of chakra to my feet, I sprinted towards the object that was on the ground.

I stopped suddenly when I was mere meters away from it. My jade orbs were in shock at what I had seen.

His limp body was on the ground in the most still of ways. Wounds covered him and blood seeped out of the fabric that they were wrapped in and onto the sand. He appeared to be unconscious.

He was placed on the path as if someone had left him there on purpose so he could be found; the gourd that was usually strapped on his back was laid down beside him and on his forehead was a white blood stained cloth that covered his face. Someone had definitely helped him.

My body trembled as I approached him. Hands shaking, I knelt beside him and removed the cloth. The scratches on his handsome face didn't appear to be deep enough to scar, but they gushed out a lot of blood

"Gaara" I breathed.

He began to stir and his sea foam eyes shot open as he stared deeply into my jade ones.

"S-Sakura?" he said, voice raspy.

"Yes it's me."

He tried to sit up but the movements only made him cough up blood. I pressed my head to his cut up forehead and pushed him back down.

"Not so fast Kazekage-sama, you need to be properly treated before we bring you back to Suna."

His eyes narrowed.

"I'm not going back to Suna." His voice was cold.

I was used to his terrifying tone but how he snapped at me so abruptly sent shivers down my spine.

"Okay, then we won't go back to Suna."

He closed his eyes and settled back into the sand.

I whipped out my emergency medical kit and laid the tools on the ground.

"Okay, first I must remove your shirt so I can treat your wounds." I stated.

He nodded as I began to unbutton his bloodstained shirt, exposing his well toned chest. My eyes grazed over his alabaster skin that was covered with large gashes that looked fresh. The one that caught my attention the most was the angry looking slash that was on his stomach.

"What…what happened to you?" I questioned worriedly.

He smirked as he realized my concern.

"Well…that is none of your business."

"It is if you want me to help you." I retorted.

"Fine…. if you really want to know… you have to kiss me." A small grin appeared on his luscious looking lips.

"WHAT?" I almost screamed.

"You heard what I said…now kiss me." His eyes were serious.

'What did that bastard say?' inner Sakura exploded.

"There is no way in hell that I am going to that." I fumed.

He chuckled quietly.

"Alright…I guess you don't want to know then."

Of course I want to know! Damn my curious brain I can't take it anymore!

'Hang in there Sakura; think about what you are doing!'

I can't I must find out!

My little attempt to restrain myself only made him laugh louder.

"It's a shame…it was a rather interesting story too." He teased; oh I was going to get him for that one!

"Just one kiss?" I asked nervously. Wait, why was I asking that?

"Unless you want more." I cringed at his comment.

'What the hell are you doing?' inner Sakura yelled.

I don't know.

"Where?" I inquired, not being able to suppress my urge to find out what had happened.

"It has to be on the lips and it can be anywhere else but not on the cheek." His smirk grew wider.

I caught the "anywhere else" part and blushed when I found out what it meant.

"Fine, I will kiss you but on one condition." I stated coldly.

His smirk disappeared as his dark rimmed eyes narrowed suspiciously.

"What is the condition?"

"No one can find out about it in my village or in your village."

He let out a prolonged breath, "Agreed."

Since I was going to kiss him, I might as well have a little fun with him right?

A small smirk played at the corner of my lips as I crawled on top of his bare chest, carefully avoiding any of his wounds. I could hear his breath hitch at the back of his throat as his eyes widened to the size of baseballs. My fingers made tiny circles on the parts of his chest that weren't covered in cuts while my other hand found its way to his marvelous russet colored hair. I began to pull at the locks as my lips inched its way closer to him. He stared at me the whole time in disbelief which only made my smile more. I decided to take my teasing to the next level.

"You know, I think I can get used to this." I said in the most seductive tone that I could make.

I felt his heart beat faster.

My hand that was on his chest made its way up to his pale, succulent looking neck. My lips, now dangling inches above his began to pull away just to torture him even more.

The hunger that was apparent in his eyes became more intense and I used that to my advantage. I licked my lips and pressed my tongue to his pulse.

His whole body went rigid and I could feel it from beneath me. I was now completely on top of him and I felt the sensation of his blood soak through my outfit. I didn't mind because I was sure it was my fault that his blood was pumping faster. I continued sucking his neck until I felt his ragged breath relax.

At first I thought he was asleep, but when I turned my head his light colored eyes were fixated on mine.

"Don't stop." He urged.

I nodded and continued to lick and suck at him, moving from his neck all the way to the hollow of his ear.

I whispered through heavy breaths, "If I continue to do this, my lips will be dry by the time I make it to your mouth."

"Then, you better kiss me now."

His hands moved from his sides and guided my head towards his face.

I let out a sigh as I began to lick the underneath of his jaw.

He gasped at the sudden satisfaction. I chuckled to myself and began to once again inch close to his lips.

"If you don't kiss me soon I might call the deal off." Gaara said jokingly.

I had actually forgotten about the deal, not really remembering what it was about. I gazed at his face. Dark rimmed sea foam eyes; chiseled features, perfect nose, luscious lips, and russet colored hair that all blended into the form that was Gaara.

While I was slowly making my way towards his perfect mouth, he lifted one of the hands that he had placed on my waist, and let one of his fingers trail in between my chest. The sensational heat that radiated off of him was like nothing that I had ever experienced before. His finger made it all the way down to my stomach and back up again. I closed my eyes not wanting the warmth to end.

As he was caressing my skin, a sudden thought crossed my mind; Gaara is not what I expected him to be. I always thought Gaara was cold, colder than ice, even colder than Sasuke. But to my surprise, he actually has incredible warmth that makes me want to never let go. He was about to move his hand when I caught it and positioned it back onto my chest. I wanted his heat like a greedy child and I would do anything to have that wonderful feeling against my skin. He smiled and wrapped his arms around my back, engulfing me with his scent.

His skin smelled like the desert, but there was something else there too. It was almost like a spicy aroma that filled my nostrils with its appealing scent. My mind went blank as I inhaled deeply, trying to memorize its distinctiveness. I could feel more of the sticky liquid ooze out of his gashes, and squirmed at the feeling of it touching my skin. I closed my eyes and tried to pull myself away from his iron grasp, but he only held my tighter against him.

"G-Gaara!" I stuttered.

"Don't leave me." It was more of a demand than a plea.

"I'm not going to leave you, it's just that you are leaking a lot of blood and I should treat them before it gets worse. Trust me, I don't want to move but to have you alive is more important don't you think?" I reassured him.

He let out a sigh and released me from his crushing hold.

Dark liquid stained my uniform and I felt sticky as I smelled the copper tanginess. How the hell am I supposed to wash that out? I thought gloomily.

As I treated his many wounds with bursts of chakra and medicine, I thought about our embrace that occurred a few moments ago.

'Sasuke won't be too happy when he hears about you snuggling with the kazekage'

Why you little!-

"Sakura," Gaara whispered in a low, scratchy voice.

"Yeah?" I answered, startled.

"You still haven't kissed me."

My shoulders slumped at his statement. He interrupted my thought for that?

"I know" I finally said after I composed my self.

"Will you?"

"Huh?"

"Will you kiss me?" his tone almost sounded saddened.

I cannot believe I am going to say this.

"Sure."

A large smirk appeared on his face and it took all my will not to smack it off.

"Hey, you still have to tell me what happened. When you do that I will kiss you." I attempted to burst his bubble.

It seemed to take no effect on him because he said "I believe the deal was you kiss me first and then the story comes after."

"Yeah, but I don't think I trust you enough for that to be possible."

"A deal is a deal"

"Whatever. Come on, we've got to get a move on if we want to make it to Konoha." I changed the subject.

He just rolled his eyes and walked in front of me.

Broken soul? Doesn't seem like it to me.