Day 17.

Upon her return. Layla couldn't find a single soul inside the house. It's completely empty, Misaka is nowhere to be found as well as Gaara that isn't back from his work yet.

Roaming inside the big house by herself really makes her think again that this house is really big.. She couldn't even afford to buy a big house like this.. After drinking some water to quench her thirst Layla walked upstairs towards her bedroom..

Smirking like a fool, while she remembers her time with a stranger she just met and had a good time together but somehow his gaze seems lonely and the words he said seem like they have deep meaning.

There is no point thinking, Let's get to the bathroom and go to sleep.. "..She murmurs to herself before going into the shower.

Coming home from work every day really makes Gaara tired.. Looking at his house. The lights in her room are only lit because he knows that woman doesn't like to sleep in darkness..

Instead of coming through the front door, He jumped to her room and slowly opened the windows. Again Gaara couldn't resist himself not to look at her every night in secretly

Sitting beside her curled body on the bed, Gaara played his hand with her brown hair. Studying her face. He is glad that he doesn't let her leave that day. If not, maybe he was regretting his decision by now.

Her smell was so sweet. And her white bare skin being exposed just like telling him to bite them. The only time Gaara could feel the intimacy between them was the first time they met and the second one was in the morning.

Calming the waves of heat inside him. Gaara let her hair down. "Although I'd not ask you to always pop inside my mind..

He just teased her earlier but when he was with her that close all the rational thought he had instantly disappeared and just left within him was desire..

Even though he too felt guilty at his fiance, his desire seemed more towards Layla than Sayuri.. He is afraid that someday he will lose control and do things he can't imagine like breaking his engagement with Sayuri..

Time quickly passed as Gaara dozed off while laying his body next to her, slowly he fell to sleep beside her.

Hmm...

His survival instinct kicked in when he realized he fell asleep . Quickly Gaara wakes from his deep sleep and quickly he sees if she awakens and is surprised but breathing in relief when Layla just murmurs in her dreams. " Smiling at her, Gaara lay beside her again as her face facing towards him..

"It's alright, I will not be caught as long as she doesn't realize.. "..He whispers softly..

Layla san.. Gaara sama already waited for you to join him for breakfast.. "

Uhmm.. is that you Misaka san?.. 'Rubbing her half lidded eyes , Layla asked Misaka -san behind the closed door.

Gaara sama has something to you' ..

Okay, Layla simply responded..

Stretching her body while yawning from her mouth.. She was wondering why the sheets were crumpled on her left . Layla never slept on that spot last night

.. Layla san?.. are you waking up?.. ' Misaka yelled her name again..

Sorry'.. I will get ready. tell Gaara I'd be down in five minutes'..

After hearing her words , Misaka then goes downstairs and lets Layla get ready.

Where is she ?.. Gaara asked when Misaka's step foot reached his ears.

Busily preparing the table, ' She will be down in five minute '.. Layla san said'.. Misaka explains and Gaara doesn't ask Misaka anymore and lets her do her job.

Exactly five minutes , Layla walked towards the dining room with Sleeveless black shirt and short pants up to her knees..She still hasn't gotten used to the Sunagakure weather'.. Sitting down across Gaara in a four seater square table. She uncomfortable when Gaara gaze doesn't leave her actions

Averting his gaze, Layla looked at Misaka'.. I missed you misaka san!!. Where were you last night?'. Layla asked trying to not look uncomfortable

Chuckled at her sweetness' My daughter was sick, and I already told Gaara sama . Is that right Gaara sama?'. Misaka's gaze turned to Gaara, who had been silent since Layla appeared even though he said that he had to tell Layla something.

Uh.. yes' Gaara simply replied.

Ohh'.. Layla then stops talking and continues to eat the food in front of her while Gaara does the same. The topic he wants to discuss with Layla has already been forgotten. 'Don't you need to go to work?..

He hides his smile when she starts talking to him..' It's okay. How about you today?'..He asked her back.

Her hand on her chin while her thoughts go too far away as she thinks what she gonna do today again'. ' I think I'll just stay at home ..' She replied nonchalantly.

You should start packing your things'..

His words suddenly make Layla look at him wonderingly'.. Should I do that?'.. She says while still puzzled by his question.

'I'm going to Konoha tomorrow , and I wonder if you want to tag along.

What!!!!????...

Are you saying that is true!!.. ' Layla jumped and squealed at him ..

Shocked by her surprise , his heart tingles when saw her biggest smile.. ' Yeah, Do you want to?''..

Of course I want'.. Without hesitation she gave him the answer.. Thank you Gaara for the invitation '

Unconsciously, Layla hugged Gaara in joy . ' Hug her back unaware that there was someone looking at them intently..

Then , I should pack my things right now'.. She says as she looks up at him'.

Yeah, you should. We will be there for five days.. you should pack more' .. Gaara says and Layla nods in understanding. .

Okay'.. She instantly replied

By the time Layla realized that She was hugging Gaara , she quickly released the hug and stood quite far from him. I'm sorry I was too excited.'' She apologized as her head kept looking down.

It's okay,' There is disappointment in Gaara's voice..

Then. I should go to my room and start preparing, there'll be a lot to pack.. " Misaka san!!, thank you for the food.. " Layla said before she sprinted back to her room upstairs.. Okay ' .. Misaka replied from the kitchen.

"She really likes thunder,.. " Gaara smiled at her behavior..

To be continued.