When one of Gaara's personal guards is murdered with a new and powerful poison, Sakura is sent to Suna to act as their replacement. While trying to create an antidote, she finds herself growing closer to Gaara than she ever expected. [GaaSaku]

Almost a year ago Sasuke left her with a promise to return. Shortly afterward, she fell apart. Now, Sakura wonders whether he ever had the heart to love her and if she really has the will to stay. What starts as a two-week vacation away from Konoha turns into an reckless journey to form her own path. Set after chapter 699, before 700. SakuraxGaara

"I think being a hostess is kind of like being a drunk." "Oh yeah?" "You always tell yourself the first time will be the last time - that it really doesn't make you feel that good. But somewhere along the line, you get hooked. Instead of looking in the mirror, you're looking at mistakes." A story of a fall from grace and a man she never wanted to save her. AU [Gaara x Sakura]

Such an unlikely plan for Hinata to come up with, but she was determined to change the Hyuuga. Epilogue completed. Prequel completed

He said it so casually, so off hand. It was like he was stating a fact about the universe. The sky is blue. The cliffs are high. He'll kill you someday.