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The eventful birthday party was slowly coming to an end. Most of the food disappeared in the bottomless stomachs of growing teenagers. Singing and dancing was done by everyone whether they wanted it or not. Both Kagome and Temari ensured boys participation through either emotional blackmail or physical threats. The noise declined during the game of cards. Pasur, as any game, could be played in an energetic and spectacular way however the late hour and exhaustion turned it into a sedate and calm matter. In the beginning, Kagome attacked Baki – san with many questions about the rules, showing her cards unabashedly to him hoping that with his advice she wouldn't lose badly. However as they went along, she became quieter by the minute.
Temari observed her growing stillness with a frown. She nudged Gaara and nodded in Kagomes's direction. Their civilian guest looked like she was ready to pass out from fatigue. Using one hand Kagome propped her chin while the other held the cards that were slowly slipping out from her loosening grasp. The siblings communicated silently. Temari went to prepare the bed while Gaara shook Kagome delicately, alarming her to his presence.
"I'm …not… asleep" she slurred with her eyes still closed and cards forgotten on the table.
"Uhm" Gaara answered skeptically and repeated the gesture.
Kagome voiced an incomprehensible mumble and swatted at his hand, missing it all together. She continued dazing off.
Seeing that his methods didn't yield the desired results he crouched in front of her and pulled her to his lap in an attempt to carry her to the bedroom. The moment she landed on his tights and clashed with his chest, her eyes opened in alarm. "What are you doing? What is happening?" she looked around.
Holding her securely he explained "You fell asleep. I was taking you to bed."
"Bed? What bed?" she asked nervously but before anyone could answer she continued "I don't want to trouble you. I can go home." She offered as she tried to untangle herself from Gaara's embrace.
"Don't be silly. I've prepared the guest bedroom for you." Temari said as she entered the room.
Kagome measured her and came to a decision "Can you put me down, Gaara?"
Wordlessly allowing her to slide of his lap he continued to hold her elbow. He led her across the house and didn't release it until they reached their destination.
After entering the room Kagome turned around. Stifling the wide yawn she said "Good night, Gaara." Not expecting any answer from him she quickly closed the door.
His "Good night, Kagome." was mumbled in the silent expanse of the corridor, heard by nobody.
Author note: Because of your reviews I managed to write 2 chapters in one day. How crazy is that?! It's much shorter than I planned but I have to go to sleep. Good night.