Disclaimer- I own countless Shukaku figures and a Sakura costume, but that doesn't mean I own the characters. I DID work my tail off creating this story so it means that it's mine.
Notice- Someone bring me some pocky. I am teh hungry.
Naruto pet Gaara lightly, trying to be aware that if he pet over the Sasuke spikes that he'd end up injuring his hand.
Gaara purred lightly. While Sasuke hadn't physically hurt him, it was enough to make the poor thing tired, and being petted was just the thing to relieve those mental owwies.
"We gotta wash that paint off you, alright?"
Gaara nodded, trying to keep the Snickers in his mouth.
"I could use my shampoo and conditioner, but I'm sure you wouldn't like that."
Gaara nodded again.
"All you do is nod, isn't it?"
Another nod.
"Well we should go shopping. Can I trust you off leash little buddy?" Naruto wiped the tiny bit of peanut butter off Gaara's nose with his shirt.
A weak myuu was all that Naruto got from the little Shukaku.
"Alright!!!" He sat Gaara on the floor and opened the door. They both rushed down the stairs and into the streets.
They walked the streets to the Konoha petstore, where a young shop-keeper greeted them.
"What can I….." She paused and looked down at Gaara, who had the most adorable pouty face you could ever imagine. She giggled a little, trying not to just burst out laughing.
"A friend made him this way. Can we fix him?"
The shop-keeper nodded. "Pet shampoo is on isle 3, treats are on isle 1, and we have some toys on 2."
Naruto nodded and collected some of the items. He wanted to save money on ramen with Sakura tonight, so he only spent a little. He got some shampoo and conditioner to clean him up, treats in hopes of teaching him tricks, and toys to keep him from pouting again. He grabbed his shopping bag and led Gaara back home. They walked into the apartment and Gaara knew what was coming and ran straight into the bathroom. He jumped into the tub and waited for Naruto.
Naruto put the shampoo and conditioner in the bathroom, and went to get dressed in swimming shorts. He went back to the bathroom to turn the bathwater on. Gaara held to the side of the tub for his life. After the tub was full, Naruto got in and held Gaara securely.
"So Gaara…." He said as he started to put the shampoo on Gaara's fur.
Gaara myuued questionably.
"How's the weather?" Naruto giggled a little, trying to wash the paint off of the petite Shukaku's fur.
Gaara mumbled. Naruto was still annoying, but atleast he wasn't cruel like Sasuke.
Naruto continued to wash Gaara, remaining silent the rest of the bath. Once done, he unplugged the tub and got out. He wrapped Gaara in a towel and sat him on the toilet.
"I got to get ready. I promised Sakura-chan I would take her to dinner tonight."
Gaara sat on the toilet and shivered. He waited for Naruto to come into the bathroom, which seemed like forever. After a bit of waiting, he came back into the bathroom fully clothed and ready to go out into public.
"Would you like to go with me, Gaara?"
Gaara myuued excitedly.
"Alright then." Naruto smiled and took the towel that was wrapped around the little Shukaku and started to dry his fur with it. When Gaara was dry, he threw the towel into a hamper and picked Gaara up.
Gaara purred and nudged Naruto's chest with his nose.
Naruto giggled and walked out of his apartment. He then headed to the ramen shop, where Sakura was waiting. They both took a seat.
"I'm glad you could make it, Sakura-chan" Naruto squealed.
"I don't see why I couldn't…." She said, looking down at Naruto's lap and noticing that Gaara was sitting patiently there. "Why is Gaara here?"
Gaara myuued cutely.
"Shh!" Naruto put his hand over Gaara's mouth to prevent further myuuing. "There's no pets allowed here, but I just had to bring him…"
"I thought Sasuke-kun had him today…"
"Ehehe….. He did for a few hours."
Sakura sighed. "Oh…"
"Don't worry, It's alright now dattebayo!"
Sakura nodded. She leaned over a little so she could pet Gaara.
The two ordered their dinner. Naruto ordered a couple bowls of different ramen, while Sakura stuck with miso. Every once in a while, Naruto slipped Gaara a couple of noodles.
Evening turned to night as Naruto and Sakura enjoyed each other's company. Gaara would doze from time to time, but also enjoyed being with his two favorite people.
When it was time to go home, Naruto cradled Gaara in his arms and said goodbye to Sakura. He ran home and put Gaara in his bed so he could rush to the bathroom to brush his teeth.
Gaara curled up and fell asleep, not even waiting for Naruto to return.
The next morning was bright and clear. The morning sun shined through Naruto's window, signaling that it was time to wake up and greet the day.
Gaara opened an eye, noticed it was a happy morning, and groaned. He rolled onto his back and stretched out. He jumped off of the bed, continuing to stretch.
"GOOOOOOOOOOD MOOOORNING!!!" Naruto shouted, startling Gaara.
Gaara promptly hid under the bed.
"What's wrong Gaara-chan?" Naruto squealed as he looked under the bed.
Gaara merely myuued pathetically. He crawled out from under the bed and gave Naruto the cutest sad eyes he could.
"Are you hungry!?"
There was a slight nod from the tiny shukaku.
"Well then…" Naruto said, "What do you want to eat?"
Gaara let out a series of kyuuing and myuuing noises as if he was trying to let Naruto know exactly what he wanted, which was a biscuit.
"Ramen again?!" Naruto squealed and reached for Gaara, who promptly started running.
After a long chase, Naruto managed to catch Gaara. He picked him up and headed to Ichiraku to get breakfast.
After breakfast, the day turned into a long training period. Naruto had taught Gaara a couple of dog tricks and played with him all day. Gaara hated to admit it, but it was fun. By the time that their bedtime arrived, both were so worn out, and almost as soon as they hit the bed, they were asleep.
A/N- Gaw. I realized that my uber late night typing causes many mistakes. I read over some past chapters and cringed at some of the mistakes.. IT'S PAWS NOT HANDS DANGIT. Sorry. Had to get that out. Thankfully this chapter was written on a good amount of sleep and in the morning.
I'm sorry that I ended it suddenly. I wanted to get this up as soon as I could… And I kinda have schoolwork to do.
I also realize that the Sasuke torture session wasn't long enough. I couldn't think of anything cruel so I cut it short. There should be another torture session when I can fit it in or something…
I then realize that I don't believe my timeline is too screwed over. I thought that Tsunade came in after Sasuke went and did the little sissy thing, but I looked at some stuff.. And I realized I was wrong. If I'm wrong about that then someone PLEASE hit me with a 2x4.
And now I should apologize for not getting Shukaku Fluff Chapter 11 in on time. The past few weeks have been a big bother for Chibi-dearest. I'd love to explain it all so you guys don't hate me, but it's a bunch of emotional BLAAAH. Plus I had attended a Naruto photoshoot one week, socializing the next, more emotional blah, birthday (yes I had a birthday), DDR, and an anime convention, and preparing a Hinata jacket for the next con, another convention… plus I had a bad cold, family troubles, emo fits, more family troubles, and more sickness… sometimes more severe than others… But now I think my emotions and health are under control (for the most part) and I can type properly. I'll try to go back to updating every Tuesday.
I would also like to apologize for the crappyness of this chapter, I should be back in a normal good writing mood thing next week.
And uhm.. I plan on writing a few sequels to this when I finish. Would KibaxHinata be fine? And I'll probably do NarutoxTemari since Hinata will be taken… Oh! I know! NarutoxHanabi? Hhah. I'm evil. Tell me what chuu guys think.
I would normally be putting responses to my lovely reviews here, but I'm feeling a little under the weather so I don't' think I can do it this chapter around… gomen nasai. I still appreciate you all so much, and you're all still wonderful. Keep leaving reviews. They make Chibi feel better.