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Love me for Eternity
Chapter 26
The next day I awoke feeling oddly calm and rested considering all that had happened the day before. I felt confident enough in myself and my control that I could pop in to see Sakura for a few minutes without her suspecting anything. Of course I anticipate her to have some questions regarding my brother and possibly Ino, it would only be natural.
Kankurou I could easily say was stupid enough to drink too much and fell ill, but Ino?
I didn't even know what the hell her problem really is.
Obviously, I suspect she has some privacy issues and I honestly think she may be partially blind considering her color scheme but other than that, I really didn't know the women. As far as I'm concerned she's just an overbearing neighbor that can't stop sticking her nose in everyone's goddamn business.
She better watch herself before someone's takes it upon themselves to shut her up.
Permanently.
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When I got to the café, it was around eleven in the morning and things were pretty slow. I walked inside and there really wasn't anyone around except for a middle aged woman typing away on her lap top towards the back and a father with his son sitting near the front. Lucky me, Sakura's stupid, fake tanned, loud mouthed blonde friend was working the cash register.
And he saw me.
"Gaara!" He stared at me for a few seconds before grinning and waving. "What are you doing here man? Looking for Sakura? I think she's in the back." He glanced over his shoulder as though she would magically appear before looking at me again. "Well don't just stand in the doorway Mr. Rich Pants, come on in! By the way your apartment is fucking amazing! How much did that cost?"
Who the hell asks someone that?
It's fucking rude.
"Naruto who are you talking to?" Sakura's curious voice echoed somewhere from the back.
Thank the Gods because one more second with this idiot and I would have had to punch him in is goddamn face.
Nosey asshole.
Naruto laughed and shrugged. "You're Red-Headed-Sugar-Daddy." He winked at me.
Yes, he winked at me.
Is that normal?
Guys don't do that.
Do they?
Was he hitting on me?
What the fuck do I do?
Do I wink back? I don't want to!
What the fuck is going on here?
"Gaara?" Much to my relief Sakura came out and smiled at me. "Hi Gaara."
"Sakura." I smiled uncomfortably but walked over and gave her a quick kiss; more to prove to the blonde weirdo that I wasin fact only interested in Sakura.
I'm not gay.
Never have I exhibited any signs to prove otherwise.
So he better watch himself-and control his fucking eyes.
"What are you doing here?" Sakura lightly ran her hand up my arm and smiled up at me. "I'm working."
I shrugged and stuck one hand in my pant pocket. "I know, can you take a minute?"
She glanced at Naruto then nodded. "Sure, outside?"
I nodded and let her lead, taking this opportunity to appreciate her body. Today she was wearing slim fitting black slacks and a white button down tucked into the high waist, accentuating her exceptional ass and hips. Did I say she had an amazing body?
She does.
"How's your brother?" She asked politely, taking a seat at one of the small tables.
I followed suit and sat opposite her. "He's fine, drank too much or something." With a grin, I patted down my jacket pocket before finding the white sunglasses I bought for her. "I got you something." Proud but still a little nervous for some reason, I pulled out the glasses casing and placed it on the table.
Blushing, she gingerly took the casing and cracked it open. "Oh my-their beautiful!"
I couldn't stop the huge fucking grin that took over my face.
I did however; refrain from grabbing her and pulling her over the table and into my lap.
"Try them on." She did, and they looked beautiful on her.
"Oh Gaara, it's-thank you." She cooed and leaned over to kiss me. "But you didn't have to." She mumbled against my lips before leaning back and admiring the white frames.
"So I'm not doing anything later." I stated coolly, letting the sentence sort of hang.
"Oh?" Sakura leaned forward, leaning on her forearms. "What a coincidence. Neither am I." She dropped her voice low and sexy.
I nearly reached forward and grabbed her neck to drag her forward forcefully.
But refrained by gripping the arms on the chair.
Damnit this woman knows how to push my buttons. I couldn't flirt anymore without risking accidently hurting her, and how the hell would I explain that? "Why don't you come over later? We can watch a movie?"
"Sure." She beamed then stood up. "But I have to get back to work now, see you about six?"
"Alright." I forced a calm, collected smile while she bent down and gave me a quick hug and kiss goodbye.
"By the way," She looked back at me. "Naruto really likes you for some reason. Thinks you're a pretty cool guy." With that said she laughed, shrugged then went back inside.
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With my movie date with Sakura set, I decided to move onto more important matters.
Lunch.
What was I going to eat?
Steak sounded pretty good so I drove over to one of the many restaurants around and ordered a steak with mashed potatoes on the side. Normally I wouldn't really bother but I felt I deserved a little something after the roller coaster I just got off of with my brother.
And Sakura's stupid friends.
So after picking up the food, I headed home to my cabinet full of liquor. I wasn't one for making fruity drinks but I thought I might give a screwdriver a try. A little vodka and orange juice might go good with my steak and potatoes.
Just as I rounded the corner of my floor, who did I see but Ino herself. There she stood in front of her door balancing several boxes on one hand, her large purse in the other while simultaneously trying to open her door.
Needless to say she was having a little trouble.
With a sigh, I walked over to her and grabbed the stack of boxes. "Hi Ino." I greeted.
"Gaara!" She spun around blushing but smiled. "Hi, thank you!"
I nodded and shifted. "No problem."
Quickly, she unlocked her door and relived me of the boxes. Carelessly, she dropped them inside the door then spun around to smile at me. "So, thank you again."
"Your welcome." I nodded at her again and walked down to my door.
"Wait!" She closed her door then trotted down to me, her heels clicking at as she walked. "If you like, I can make some tossed salad for you."
Oh shit, I know where this is going. This is her way of asking to come in and eat my steak and interrogate me and try and worm her way into my personal life. No way in hell was I going to fall for it. "Sorry but I don't really feel for a salad right now." I kicked open my door and walked in.
"Oh…okay…." She sounded so defeated I almost groaned.
Almost.
"I guess…I'll just see you later then."
Fuck.
Ino that bitch! She's acting like I stole her pet dog and ate him! For fucks sake I just want-shit! "Okay! Okay Ino…you can come in and make a salad if you like."
"No problem!" She actually clapped like a child and came in. "Do you have lettuce?"
Trying my best to ignore the fact that I actually caved in like a sissy, I shrugged and went about making my screwdriver. "Check the fridge." I grumbled.
Way to happily, she hummed and skipped over to the fridge and began to rummage through it.
"While you're in there, hand me the jug of fresh orange juice will you?"
"Of course!"
I hate this peppy woman.
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Ino, needless to say, was more than happy to sit and eat with me. Though she turned down my offer to make her a screwdriver-which tasted fucking amazing-in favor of alternating between orange juice and water. Something about it being good for her skin; I don't know nor do I really care, all I know is she didn't even try to get a bite in my steak but went down on the salad. Which tasted pretty good. I think she sprinkled the top with vinegar or something; whatever it was it made it pretty damn appetizing.
"So Gaara?"
"Hm?"
"I have a question, will you be honest?"
"Maybe."
"Please?"
"What is it Ino?"
"Why do you like Sakura?"
"Why do you care?"
"Will you please answer?"
"What do you have against her?"
That made her incredibly uncomfortable; she actually dropped her fork into her bowl and stopped talking for a few seconds. Just as I was about to ask if she was having a stroke, she opened her mouth. "She's a bitch."
Because that's such a great explanation.
"Ino w-"
"We went to school together." She cut me off and sighed. "We use to be friends. Use to. Way back in grade school-I don't even think she remembers me." I watched as she picked up the fork and began to stab at the greens as though they were alive and trying to steal her jewelry. "We grew apart, she and I…it all started because of a boy, I don't even remember what exactly transpired…I just remembered hating her for picking him over me. Sure I did the same thing but…" And she broke off, sniffling.
Well this is awkward.
I'm pretty damn sure I didn't ask for her back-story.
Right?
Just asked what the hell her problem was with my girlfriend; but apparently they knew each other? Well Sakura certainly never gave any indication to that. Did she?
"I suppose what really hurt me was the fact that everyone flocked to her. She was the pretty one, she was the caring one, she knew how to play on the playground and fix wounds." I watched as she grabbed a napkin and dabbed at her eyes. "Everyone loved her…she was a model kid, perfect manners, perfect smile, could listen to orders. Just perfect."
Ino sniffed again and sipped at her water, breathing deeply. "After school, I hated her even more. And then…I found out she was going to tour America with-whatever! She just-the guy I wanted for so long just took up and-and! To America! With her! Unbelievable! How can they be friends? Oh I knew she was-just using him! That bitch!"
That was interesting.
So does this mean she likes one of Sakura's friends?
Naruto? Sasuke? Who?
"I'm sorry to hear that Ino." I reach over and rubbed her shoulder sympathetically. "But might I ask whom it is you like? Is it Naruto?"
At that she looked at me, a slightly disgusted look on her red face. "Naruto? That idiot? God no!" She sighed and covered her face with her hands. "I don't think any of them recognize me."
Can anyone blame them? For fuck's sake Ino walks around looking like a giant grape half the time-I don't blame anyone for not even knowing she's in fact, a woman.
"So it's Sasuke? You like Sasuke?" I begin to rub soothing patterns on her back in hope that she won't start bawling. A few tears I can handle, but a whole sob feast? No. That's where I draw the line.
She let out a wry chuckle and dropped her shoulders. "I don't like any of them Gaara." She sighed and took a deep breath then smoothed down her hair. "They are all a bunch of idiots who don't even remember me. My point is, Sakura is a horrible, horrible person and you are such an amazing guy." She turned to face me, a weird look on her face. "I just know you can do so much better." She whispered and licked her lips.
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