Snow in the Desert.
Chapter Twenty-Five.
Once again, I am so sorry for the delay!
I am seriously caught by the balls with college work and projects :\
Seriously, if anyone wants my updates to be faster, then kill my Gaeilge, Japanese and English teacher for so much projects!
All my other teachers are giving me no homework then..
So basically, I've been writing the rest of the story on my ipod touch on my way home from school on the bus. Yes, I do look weird doing that and the old women behind me ALWAYS try to read them. please. any really ... fluffy stories with Itachi, I WANT THEM.
But please, good literacy and spelling. And quiet long too.
For the whole night Gaara's eyes never left Miyuki's activities.
He watched her ever movement in a loving and protective gesture when he wasn't by her side which was extremely rare.
For the few seconds while Gaara's eyes weren't fixated on Miyuki's actions, they were concentrated on the movement of Sasuke which wasn't much movement whatsoever.
He took note that Sasuke was overly tempted by the excess amount of drinks being served at the occasion which was mostly sake.
His slouched posture indicated that he received more than the body should, leaving Sasuke disorientated to a point.
Gaara noticed at that moment that himself and Sasuke had something in common - both of their eyes were occupied with Miyuki's movements.
Sasuke watched her intensely with a questioning look upon his face.
Although harmless, it couldn't help but bother Gaara.
He usually adored competition but when it came to the fight for Miyuki's attention he wished he was the sole survivor.
Gaara darted his eyes back over to where Miyuki stood. She was laughing ecstatically to a comment of Naruto's as he grinned sheepishly.
Obviously about one of Naruto's mishappens.
"Would you like to advance?" Someone questioned Gaara.
He looked to his left to see the bored expression in Kakashi's it showed boredom, Kakashi was in fact extremely anxious.
He showed that he was almost as nervous as Gaara himself.
Shinobi rule: "A ninja must never show his emotions."
Even the great copycat Nin was having a little amount of trouble on obeying the rules.
Gaara nodded towards Kakashi, his facial expression twisting slightly.
"You are nervous." It was a statement from Kakashi.
"Of course I am." Gaara commented.
"Of rejection?" Kakashi now asked.
Gaara sighed and nodded his head briskly.
"You have nothing to worry about. She will not reject you." Kakashi promised.
"I hope you're right…" Gaara sighed, barely audible to even a Sound Shinobi's ears.
Kakashi put a reassuring hand on Gaara's broad shoulder.
Gaara flinched slightly at the touch.
No one has ever dared to touch him with emotion besides Miyuki.
But then again, Kakashi is practically family.
Practically.
"I will notify her that the parents are to be announced." Kakashi knew the plan Gaara held. After all, Kakashi helped to organise the event itself.
"Thank you, Kakashi."
Kakashi's eye curved, showing he was smiling underneath the refugee of his mask.
Gaara wanted to smile back but the emotion of worry on his face would not leave its territory.
Kakashi moved to Miyuki's side and graciously pushed her hair from her ears to whisper words into them.
Gaara's eyes lightened when a smile spread across Miyuki's face as she nodded.
Kakashi straightened his posture to an extent as he moved his hand into the air, gesturing for the crowd's silence.
They complied after moments as they eased into hushed whispers.
"Miyuki's presents will not be presented for her to reveal." Kakashi's eye smiled.
Miyuki awkwardly balanced herself between the surrounding crowds as they presented her with paper of all sorts and designs.
As she opened them, she found presents better than the last that made her glee with happiness.
She quietly thanked them before Naruto interrupted her.
"Hey! Gaara didn't get Miyuki anything!" He shouted from the back.
'Just as planned.' Gaara thought to himself.
All eyes appeared on Gaara's form as did Miyuki.
"Some boyfriend." Hissed Sasuke underneath his breath in spite.
Gaara smiled to himself, but nerves were clear on his face.
Gaara's hand floated in mid-air, gesturing for Miyuki.
She walked two steps towards him until her hand was placed into his.
He looked at her as if there was no one else in the room, and took a deep breath as he attempted to shake off the nerves.
"I hope you had an excellent day, but I hope to make it better for you and I. Miyuki, here's my gift to you." He moved his hand into his pocket, pulling out a small black box.
"A proposal if you will accept it." He whispered as he opened the box to reveal an encrusted stone lined in silver.
The whole crowd gasped the breath, holding it.
Gaara watched Miyuki's expression.
He was terrified.
Her breath was caught in her throat; she couldn't force words out no matter how hard she tried.
Gaara waited, worry in his eyes.
She nodded her head suddenly but slowly, a smile on her face.
"I accept!" She squeaked as the crowd let go of the breath they held.
The crowd cheered as the ring was placed on her slim, porcelain finger.
The band hugged her finger perfectly.
Gaara started smiling frantically as he couldn't control himself any longer.
He pulled him towards her, throwing her into his arms as he lifts her from the floor.
She dangled in mid-air in his arms as she her eyes began to tear into his shoulder.
He placed her on the floor, only to snug his palms into the crook of her neck.
"I love you." He whispered into her.
"I love you too, Gaara." She smiled with tears surrounding her eyelids.
They embraced in a kiss while the crowd cheered stared at the two, thanking his mask for hiding his emotions to an extent.
But he couldn't hide them from himself; he was delighted for Miyuki's proposal but also slightly saddened of the fact that she isn't his 'little girl' anymore.
She was now Gaara's.
A voice broke out throughout a crowd as everyone silenced themselves.
"You know, I promised I wouldn't make a scene anymore to do with Miyuki and Gaara's relationship but seeing this sight sickens me. I cannot believe that you, Miyuki, picked that horrible mons-" Sasuke was tackled to the floor suddenly by Naruto who showed anger in his eyes.
"Shut up, idiot." Naruto growled at Sasuke.
"Can you ever be happy for anyone else and stop thinking of yourself constantly you inconserate jerk?" Naruto growled.
At that stage Sasuke knew that Naruto was correct.
If it wasn't for the liquid confidence then Sasuke would have never opened his mouth.
He cursed himself.
He betrayed Miyuki with a promise, a promise although that he knew he couldn't keep.
He glanced towards Miyuki as she looked saddened, clutching onto Gaara's chest robes.
"I'm sor-" Before Sasuke could finish he was pulled from the floor by Kakashi.
"Leave." Kakashi demanded.
"I didn't mean to, I was just shocked and angry." Sasuke defended himself in a hushed whisper.
"You will not destroy her life with Gaara. I will see you at training." Kakashi told him.
Sasuke hung his head low, knowing that he was in the wrong.
He promised to himself there and then that he was in contempt and will attempt to control himself at least.
He could risk himself or Miyuki being hurt as well as his country being pulled into conflict.
Miyuki spent the night flashing her new stone to her friends and family who begged to smiled and laughed with the guests who congratulated her on her engagement and her birthday.
She had to admit, Sasuke's rebellion did upset to her to sense but she was fine after a brief reinsurance by Gaara which was followed by a kiss.
When she arrived home, she was quick to be swept into Gaara's bed as he held her closely as they we resting together.
Her back was placed towards Gaara's torso as his head rested on her shoulder.
He whispered loving comments into his ears as she blushed.
His warm breath tickled her ear as his hand circled her stomach as Miyuki giggled shyly.
He told her his wishes for their future. He told her that he wanted her to be bond to him in marriage.
He told her he wanted her to produce children and heirs.
He told her he wanted her forever.
Alright my lovely readers. I am so sorry, but that is it.
That's all I have from here on in…But… I might make a follow up to this story IF I manage to come up with new ideas and have the time (:
I have a few ideas in mind but nothing at large at this moment in time.
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