Gaara grimaced. It will indeed be a long day.
After an hour of touring clothing stores for Naruto's comfort, and prying the dobe away from every fast food restaurant the village had (which, admittedly, wasn't many- but still!), Gaara found he really was enjoying himself. This was especially made clear when Naruto introduced him to joys of playing anonymous pranks on unsuspecting committee members.
Even if Naruto was too stubborn to explain to Gaara's confidence what had transpired to bring him here, perhaps the day would not be so horrible after all. Besides, he would allow Naruto to come to his own terms of telling the sand nin- he wouldn't force his friend and ally or ask his home village. To do so would be a direct violation of the mutual trust the two boys held for each other. Upon seeing the redhead's thoughtful frown, the nine-tailed kit turned to face his friend. "Huh? Hey, Gaara, what's up?"
What the hell? Why is my heart coursing blood through my veins so quickly? Why are my cheeks burning with inexplicable fire? Could it be that I am consumed by some sort of genjutsu that has surpassed my notice? No… I would have sensed someone in close proximity…. Why do I enjoy experiencing these strange and unnerving sensations…? The kazekage of the sand made sure not to let the dobe ninja next to him see what his concern was doing to the Shugaku child.
"What? No-nothing." Gaara mumbled whilst he was silently cursing himself for stuttering and allowing his face to continue to burn.
"It's doesn't look like it's nothing. Are you sure you don't need to lie d-"
"I said it was nothing." Gaara snapped. His expression softened when he noted Naruto's own shocked then saddened expression. "Look, really, I'm okay… what else would you like to do today?" His pathetic attempt at a sincere and friendly smile caused his companion to chuckle then laugh out right.
"Alright if you insist, Gaara. I wonder… what Kankuro and Temari are doing right now?" He winked at the only one to know the true extent of his own pain.
"What do you mean?" Gaara almost let a small smirk to grace his lips when Naruto grinned and laughed darkly.
"Well, what do you say we pay them a visit and see how far we can go in our games before they catch on…"
Gaara chuckled sinisterly as well. This may prove to be a very interesting day.