Day 48.

Layla sama!!. Aren't I supposed to guard you, why the heck do you back by yourself?!.

Hmm , Instead reply Layla just humming while her mind is still on Gaara , " Is she dreaming or that was real?.. But somehow the way his hand touches her cheek feels so warm.

Layla, do you hear me.. " He pulled her hand to stop as he walked to face her. " What really got into you!.. Kiryuu bashed his face, turning to fear.

Leave me alone Kiryuu, I don't understand why Nee sama wants me to have a guard.. " Her pull off his hand off her

"What's really wrong with you, Layla!. " Kiryuu shouted at her as Layla stopped walking..

Slowly turning her head, Her eyes seem lifeless. " Stop being annoying.. I need my space

You really changed huh,. Is it because of Kazekage?.. Kiryuu says softly but Layla could hear it.. She just walk away leaving Kiryuu all by himself

Welcome home, Layla, how is the festival?. Koyuki greeted the young woman.

It's great Nee sama, " Layla simply replied as the smile etched on her face. Layla just walked to her room..

After dismissing Mei Mei, Layla took a deep breath while her back met the wall as her gaze never left the scenery outside.. "Why am I like this.. What did I actually want? She asked. She never intended to hurt people near her.. But even herself doesn't know what got into herself.

Falling into the floor and seat, the time passed slowly when she was alone. Without her notice, tears stream down to her cheeks although she wipes it, tears still falling.. She wonders what makes it like this.. She doesn't know what the answer

Biting her lower lips, not wanting anyone to hear her sobbing, Layla just cried to her heart's content until she fell asleep.

Why are you crying, Layla?.. His fingers wipe her wet cheeks and brush her bangs to let him look at her face. A smile etched on his face ." Just wait a little longer, I will bring you home love.. " Wrapped his hand back to her knee while the other one was on her back, he carried her to bed and laid her there.. " Wait for me, .. He then exited the room after kissing her on the forehead.

There were two people waiting for him outside the Layla ro yard. , " Should we take her, Gaara sama?.. Said the woman.

Yeah, this was a good time, nobody here" the other man added.

"We will do it tomorrow, today wasn't a good time. Gaara explained as his subordinate nodded.. For the time being, Gaara will find the inn for a place there tonight.

Flashback.

Another day, Gaara still couldn't find her or have any clue where Layla now.. He was so stressed until he couldn't sleep a wink at night he kept seeing her when his eyes closed.. After she goes missing Gaara just stays in her room after coming back from work." After Kantarou and other seniors' rebellion, Gaara had a hard time recruiting new men to replace them..

Soon the sun sets up in the sky , Gaara fixes to see the sun through his window glasses as suddenly there is someone knocking at the door. " Whose it is?.. He asked.

It me, "

Recognizing the voice, Gaara then let him in. A man looked younger than him entering the office. He was one of the scouts he sent to find Layla.. "Is there any good news?.. Gaara spoke as his turquoise eyes met him.

We already found Layla san, but unfortunately she was in a place that we couldn't reach..

Frown shows on his face, " What the hell I send you there?!!. Aren't you the top class of my anbu.. Gaara 's voice slowly rising.

We've sorry, Gaara sama, .. The boy bowed his head at him.. " Layla san actually hails from the Kazahana clan and She has been guarded tightly by her own guard.. So we can't get closer.. " The boy explained.

Sighed escaping from his mouth, "Summon Kankuro to my office right now..

Are you gonna do this Gaara?.. Kankuro looked at him worriedly.

Turning his head to face Kankuro, " I can't live without her , Kankuro.. I leave the village to you .. " Close his face back using a cloak .. Gaara and his two subordinates start to go to Snow country which takes several days to arrive.

End of flashback.

"You guys back to the inn now, Imma gonna walk somewhere.."Gaara says to his team, nodding while Gaara goes back to the castle.

, not too far from the castle, Gaara silently climbs up the wall and steps outside the Layla room.. Beneath the moon night, He wants to see Layla again, He sure Layla has awoken already.

Just take one step forward, there is a kunai point on his neck and stop him from walking closer. "Just as expected ".. A man's voice met Gaara's ears. "Take another step, this kunai will stab your neck. " He was threatening. 'That is why Layla has been acting weird today, it's all because of you . " His words were sharp .

She was mine, and her home was in Sunagakure .. As he spoke the kunai slowly stabbed his skin.

I know you, Sabaku no Gaara, the one that has absolute defense. " .. Leave this place quietly and stop bothering her .. ''or I am afraid Sunagakure village will have a new Kage..

I will leave when she leave with me,

Anger took over his body, as he pushed Gaara down to the ground as Kiryuu twisted his hand to his back while Kiryuu knee on top of his body.. " You pieces of shit!!, are you even listening.. He shouted at the top of lungs , catching everyone's attention inside the castle.

Kazekage that was stepped on by him suddenly turned to sand, without having had time to read the situation, Kiryuu already trapped in sand.. Without even being able to lift his finger up.. " I already said, anyone who gets in my way will-..

Gaara!!..

Gaara words were cut by shockingly Layla, .. " What are you doing?!.. She gasped when saw Kiryuu being trapped inside the sand.. " Let him go.. She yelled at Gaara.

But, Layla, he was the o-..

What are you doing here, Kazekage!!!. Koyuki showed a late interruption as she watched a scene in her castle.

Kiryu's face slowly turns blue because of the lack of oxygen. " Gaara!.. Let Kiryuu go.. Layla pleaded with him.

Undoing his jutsu made the poor blue-haired man fall into the snow., Please, come with me.. We are going home Layla" .. As he stretches his hand to her, Koyuki comes and hides Layla behind her, " You are too much!!. "

Layla?.. Gaara calls her name again while looking at her, " But she is just looking away from him .. That is!!. Guard brings Kazekage out.

As per Koyuki orders, all the castle guards surround him instantly while pointing their weapons towards him.

Layla go inside now!!..

Koyuki's stern voice scared Layla, Layla flinched when Kiryuu touched her hand as looking at her.. " Let go,

Gritting his teeth , his face tightening saw the scene in front of him. "I will not give up, mark my words Layla! I will come and get you.. Gaara shouted, making all the people there shocked.

Hurriedly, Kiryuu carries Layla back inside the castle. Peeking from Kiryu's shoulder, Layla couldn't be honest again..

..to be continued