Chapter 28
I stared in a bored fashion at Gaara, almost at the point of yawning, but at the same time feeling a form of guilt curling in my stomach.
"Seriously? Just mow the courtyard grass? That's it? That's your punishment?"
He nodded. "It's tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" I tilted my head to the side. "But....don't we have classes?"
"Nope!" Naruto grinned. "Tomorrow is a free day for us since the next day is final exams. Then we have the prom Thursday night and graduation on Friday!"
Kankurou mock pouted at my side. "Guess that means no clubbing with the girls then, huh."
"Damn." Kiba sighed. "And I was going to take Hinata to one of those bars with the mechanical bull."
Naruto nodded. "Yeah, Sakura wanted to go there, too." His blue eyes shined animatedly. "I bet she would stay on the longest."
"What makes you think Hinata would do something like that?" I said to Kiba, partly in disbelief, before turning to Naruto. "Sakura would probably rip the bull off the mechanical part if she didn't stay on the longest."
Naruto grinned. "She's such a woman."
We laughed at his comment, Gaara rolling his eyes - though his lips twitched in amusement - and watched as Naruto and Kiba began making bets on who could stay on longer. Kankurou joined in after a few seconds, making the largest bet that Tenten could beat any of us, guys included.
As the 'You're on's' were voiced from everyone they settled down and began hammering out the finer points of the bet in a circle on the floor. From where I stood, it looked like some kind of ritual.
I glanced over at Gaara and saw him frowning at the others. I frowned, too, and poked him in the shoulder. Of course I had to force myself to ignore the automatic coil of his muscle underneath the skin at my touch. If I didn't, I would be as red as an apple.
"You know, we should bail you out." I said thoughtfully.
Kankurou tilted his head back. "I thought that's what we were going to do anyway?"
"
"Thank you for informing me, oh all-knowing one." I growled. "When was this decided?"
Kiba shrugged. "Just now."
"So, time and place? We need to plan so we can make it to the club." Naruto piped in, a seriously contemplative look on his face.
"Five-thirty. I'll be done by then, and we can go."
I stared up at Gaara. Was he really going to let us break him out?
....I shrugged. Whatever worked for him. I was fine with it!
"Where do we bail you from?" Kiba stood and dusted his pants off. "I just got a new engine installed in my car and it isn't the quietest thing in the world." he chuckled sheepishly.
I grinned teasingly. "Ooooh, trying to impress a certain Hyuuga?"
Naruto jumped up and pointed an accusatory finger at Kiba. "I thought we went over this?! Neji is taken Kiba! Sheesh, you can't be a homewrecker - OUCH!" Naruto's blue eyes glared harshly at Kiba as he rubbed the back of his head soothingly where his hand had, oh so gently, swatted the blonde.
"How about at the broken down shed at the edge of campus? No one ever goes there anymore, and it's far enough from the classrooms that the teachers won't hear." Kankurou announced as he stood from the floor and stretched his arms above his head. "And maybe, depending on how fast you work, we can get you out a bit earlier than five-thirty."
Gaara nodded quietly as Kankurou rubbed his cheeks and yawned. "Alright, now that that's settled, I'm going to bed. See you guys later." he said over his shoulder with a backwards hand lift.
"Now that you mention it, it is kind of late." Kiba ran one hand through his messy hair. "Come on, Naruto, we need to be up kind of early if we're going to bail Gaara."
I laughed. "But we bail him at five thirty." I pointed out.
Kiba grinned lazily as Naruto rubbed his eyes. "Girl, five thirty is early." Kiba barked a laugh.
"I'm not bright eyed and bushy tailed until six!" Naruto smiled brightly. "'Cause that's when it's time to party!"
I rolled my eyes. "Uh-huh. Right. Well then, see you guys tomorrow."
As they walked out the door, I smiled. It was so hard to believe that in just two days we'd be leaving, and I'd probably never see them again. Forcing the thoughts out of my mind, I went to Gaara's stereo as he shut down his computer at his desk.
"Hey, Gaara?" I asked as I fiddled with the stations.
"Hm."
I smiled slightly at his lack of words. "Have you thought about what you're going to do after graduation?"
Did he plan on going to college? To jump straight into the work life? Starting a family? Would he consider saving me from going back to my foster parents? I never had the chance to apply to college. Having gaurdians that only put you in school for and edcuation, and not as a future, had put a stint in any college thoughts. According to them, as soon as I graduate, I would be working for them in their business.
As much fun as sucking up to my bosses sounded, I really didn't think that was the right path for me.
I glanced over my shoulder and saw Gaara shrug. "Take over the family business."
Before I could go tumbling to the floor, I grabbed at the edge of the nightstand. My hand knocked against the radio station knob and I grimaced as a very upbeat song came on. Did it really have to be that song to play?
'Boom Boom Boom Boom
I want you in room
Let's spend the night together
From now until forever
Boom Boom Boom Boom
I wanna double boom
Let's spend the night together
together in my room.'
As I fumbled to change the station to anything but that, I accidently knocked the volume up. Now it was even louder and the only thing I could think of doing was changing the station. And I wish I didn't. Why? Why was this happening?
'Sweet little bumble bee
I know what you want you want from me
Doop-da-doop dodo dada
Doop-da-doop dodo dada
Sweet little bumble bee
More than just a fantasy
Doop-da-doop dodo dada
Doop-da-dop dodo dada.'
With a noise of embarrassment and shock, I yanked the plug out of the wall. At first I thought the musice was going to continue playing, but then it faded away to nothing and I breathed easily. I didn't know how much more of that I could handle. I quiet chuckle resonated from the desk and my face turned red.
"It hates me," was my excuse and Gaara nodded sagely like he believed me. I rolled my eyes and smiled and he smirked. Getting up from the floor I sat on the edge of his bed as he closed down the last of the windows to shut down his computer.
I cleared my throat and he glanced at me from the corner of his eye. "So," I started. "What kind of family business is it?"
Gaara shrugged and clicked the power button before leaning back and crossing his arms behind his head. "Suna corp." he sighed.
My eyes bugged out of my head. The Suna Corp.? The business that had the longest line of royal, beautiful hotels? Expensive, wonderful, worldwide hotels that even put the Taj Mahal to shame! His family owned them! NO WAY!
"You can't be serious." I breathed. He couldn't be the youngest son of the Kazekage, manager over the entire business. It wasn't possible, he would be a millionaire! "You can't....you'd have to be...." I blinked and Gaara smirked lazily.
"Expecting a preppy rich boy?" He stood from his chair and leaned over me, pushing me back onto the bed. Hovering over me, he grinned dangerously. "Sorry, I'm not exactly the most manneristic of heirs."
His lips brushed mine softly once, twice, before settling gently over mine. I felt him smile against my lips and I trembled underneath him. As his mouth moved against mine, I felt myself turn into a puddle of liquid. How he managed to do that to me everytime was beyond me. To my surprise, I felt tears sting my closed eyes and I had to force myself to swallow the sudden lump in my throat.
God, I would miss him so much when he left. He had such a bright future. His life was already painted for him, bright and colorful, while my canvas remained bleak and unattractive. Unwanted. What was I going to do after Friday? What was going to happen?
I honestly didn't know.
Uh Oh, only a few more chapters left kiddies! TT^TT makes me sad, I love writing this story. Humor seems to be in every chapter huh? But, don't worry if you like GaaMatsu then I have PLENTY of other stories with them. ^^ They're my favorite couple, I can't help but write for them. Anyway, let me know what you thought okay? The songs used were 'Boom Boom Boom Boom' By the Vengaboys and 'Bumblebee' DDR version. I thought they were hilarious. Thank you for reading ^^ I'M SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT I WAS OCCUPIED BY AN ANIME CON!!!!!!! Don't kill me.
