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Gaara stared at the ceiling, not knowing what to do. He didn't sleep long, since he wasn't accustomed to it. Next to him, Sakura was sleeping like a baby. He glanced at her face, and her peaceful expression. He was going to wake up to that face for a long time now. Not that he was complaining. He had been thinking for a while now.

Sakura wasn't that bad. Gaara didn't mind her. If he got to know her better, and decided himself, he might have asked her to marry him. Wait, strike that. He probably wouldn't. But she wasn't bad, and he almost liked her. But to love? Never love. Gaara loved himself and only himself.

Being forced into this marriage had advantages, and disadvantages he thought. Disadvantage, he was being forced into something he really didn't want to do. And Gaara did not like being told what to do. Plus now with this whole commitment thing, this was going to be a pain. Having to do everything for her, protect her all the time, and provide for her. Yup, a huge pain.

But on the good side, well, he was going to be married. And to a nice, pretty girl at that. Wait, did he just think she was pretty? No! Well, after taking another glance at her, Gaara decided against that. She was pretty, he just wouldn't tell anyone.

But back to the advantages, he would get married. He had never thought in his life that he would get married! It was just something he never thought about. He didn't think any girl would like him. Even with the beast gone, he still wasn't the nicest guy in the world. But, now was his chance to marry someone, and maybe actually find someone who will like him.

'Yea, that's funny. Someone who could love me?' he thought. No! No one would ever love Gaara! There was just no way. But then again, she did kiss him.

Gaara's mind drifted back to the kiss. He was certainly not expecting it. But it was short. But still nice. He thought back to her reaction of what she did. She almost seemed sorry for doing it. Like, she regretted it or something. Gaara frowned and lifted his arm, tucking it behind the pillow to support his head better.

What did he think of the kiss? He thought back to the moment when it all went down. He really didn't know how to act. Surprised of course, but did he enjoy it or not? Well, being his first kiss, he did sort of enjoy it. It wasn't horrible. He could have done with more warning. He remembered her babbling on about being sorry, which drove him crazy, so to shut her up, he kissed her.

'Why did I kiss her though? Why did I have this feeling, like I wanted to?' he asked himself. He had this twinge in his chest that said kiss her back. But something held him off. What was it? He didn't know. Maybe his pride or something. But he wanted to feel the warmth and comfort of her lips on his again. So he found his time, luckily shutting her up and kissed her again. Of course he would never admit it, but he did enjoy it.

But now, he wondered. How could a few small kisses, make him see her in a totally different way so suddenly. It was as though he wanted to be around her. Get to know her. He could be starting to like her in that way could he? Gaara like someone? That question comes up again! How could this…ow!

Gaara growled and rubbed his nose. He didn't pay attention and Sakura rolled over, with her arm successfully smacking his in the face, then it casually slid down and now rested across his chest. She scooted in closer to him, smiling at the warmth. "Panda." She muttered before resuming her dreamless sleep once more.

Ok, now if he had to spend the rest of his nights getting hit in the face, he was calling this damn wedding off! He sighed and tried to resume sleep. Noting that her arms wasn't going to move, and not wanting to wake her up, he slid down, and her arm followed never leaving its resting spot. She turned over, his face facing hers and closed his eyes, trying to give in to sleep.

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Sakura opened her eyes slowly, and then closed them again, not wanting to wake up. She felt warm and didn't want to move. A pressure around her waist caught her attention as she tried to sit up. She laid back down, and turned over, to meet the face of Gaara. She smiled slightly, and removed his arm. She got up out of bed and stretched. After finding clothes for the day, she went into the bathroom to take a shower.

Gaara woke up, not long after her. Felt cold, and noticed Sakura wasn't there. He heard the shower going, and laid back down, resting for a bit before climbing out of bed and grabbing clothes to dress in.

While he pulled his shirt over his head, he couldn't help but notice….he felt more energized and just better than he normally would in the morning. If sleep could make him feel this good, he would sleep every night.

Gaara finished dressing, and went out of the room, into the kitchen. Sakura was being nice to him wasn't she? So why not do something in return? He could make her breakfast? He knew how to cook. If you lived in a house where you had to depend on Temari's cooking, you would want to know how to cook.

Searching through the cabinets he pulled out ingredients and began to make breakfast.

Sakura on the other hand, turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, wrapping a white towel around her body. After drying off, she applied lotion, and started to blow dry her hair.

Once she was done, she put her long pink tresses up in a ponytail. Smiling at herself in the mirror, she walked out of the bathroom, to be greeted by a mouthwatering aroma.

She put her towel in the hamper outside of the bathroom, and headed out into the kitchen, where the aroma seemed to increase. She smiled as Gaara set two plates of (insert your favorite food here…kudos to whoever comes up with the craziest thing!) on the table.

Gaara looked up at her smiling face, his face full of curiosity. 'Why is she smiling like that? Is it because I made her breakfast? It's…kinda weird.' He thought to himself.

"Oh, thanks for making breakfast Gaara!" she said cheerfully. Gaara couldn't help it. He gave a small but sincere smile back. Though it didn't last long, it didn't go unnoticed.

As Sakura ate, Gaara did too, taking little bites. "We're heading back in about an hour." He said out of the blue. Sakura's happy face fell. She didn't want to leave so soon. But she didn't have a choice.

"Oh, ok." She said her voice quiet. Gaara looked up at her. He knew she wouldn't want to leave. But he had to get back to the office. Damn the paper work! But he was sure that Tamari had everything under control. Though, if he didn't get back…she wouldn't be a happy older sister. Man, even though he scared them, it sucked to be the youngest.

Once Sakura finished, she grabbed her plate, and went for his, but he cough her wrist. "I'll do it. You go pack." Sakura's eyes were wide with shock. She would have never thought Gaara could be…nice. It was so abnormal. Maybe it was just one of those things you learnt about people when you really get to know them.

So she did as she was told, and packed her things, taking more than before, now fully knowing that she was going to be there for a very long time. She went to the living room, to meet Gaara and found him waiting patiently by the door. She took a look around her home, knowing she wouldn't be back for a while.

"I'm ready." She said as she walked up to him. He nodded, opening the door, so the two could head on to their old and new home.

Sorry for the shortness. I guess I have a lot to explain. Well, this chapter is short because, in all honesty, I have to figure out what I want to do next. I have everything for future chaps figured out, but I need to figure out what to now. I will be updating the flow of life, and it should be up today or tomorrow.

Now, about my lateness. You see, I sprained my wrist a couple months back…don't ask…and it is now really starting to bug me. The doctor said not to strain it much by typing or writing, lifting heavy objects…etc. so I have to wear a brace and it really bugs me. So I can't type as much. So when and if it get's better, I will update more often!