I rest one of my legs against his hip when he suddenly picked me up and lead me to the bed. One hand rested against my butt to keep me steady while the other was tangled in my hair. Our lips never separated. Gently he laid me on the bed and I stared up at him.
I woke with a start, drenched in sweat. Did that really happen? Was that what happened that night? Or was my subconscious trying to piece together anything it could to help me remember. Groaning I got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. When I got in the shower it took me a second to adjust to the cold water but I knew it would help my situation right now. I closed my eyes as the water hit my face and all I could think of what Gaara.
"Sakura." I jumped back and nearly fell in the shower. "No, no, no ,no" This was not happening. I'm losing my mind, I must be. There is no way this is happening. This can't be happening. I have to meet Gaara and I can't stop thinking about this.
I threw my clothes on and headed to the Kazekage's office. I was trying to clear my mind of everything before I showed up. I did not need to even think about earlier. Nope. It never happened. Stop thinking about it already. I must have been on autopilot because I didn't realize that I had arrived until the door opened and Gaara was standing in front of me. I followed him into his office and he waited for me to sit before we spoke.
"Your classes will be held 3 times a week at the academy and it will be open to any shinobi who wishes to learn." I could not bring myself to look him in the face. I'm pretty sure by the end of this I will remember every line in his desk. "We are suggesting that at least 1 member of each team shows up to at least learn the basics so that there can be a higher success rate and a lower casualty rate." I nodded my head but never raised my eyes to meet his. "We are setting up the classroom and require a list of any supplies you will need for your training." Again I just nodded my head. "We expect the classes to start within the week. The Hokage has high hopes for you, as do I." At that comment I finally looked him in the eyes. "If you require anything you are always welcome to come to me for help."
"Thank you Kazekage."
"Gaara."
"Thank you Gaara."
I left the room not knowing what to do. "Naruto will be here for only a few more hours." With that in mind I headed back to his room. Knock, knock.
"Oh hey Sakura." I noticed the bag on his shoulder. "Tsunade requires me back earlier than expected so I have to leave now."
"Oh…"
He must have noticed that I looked disappointed because he gave me one of his goofy smiles. "Don't worry. I will visit you often and if Tsunade doesn't let me I will come anyway."
I gave a small laugh. "Thanks." I followed Naruto to the front gates and watched him until I could no longer see him in the distance. Now I was truly alone. No one to help distract me from the situation I found myself in. The sun had fully set by the time Naruto had finally disappeared. That was when I realized I hadn't eaten since last night. I had very little clue of what type of places there were to eat at since I rarely came to Suna.
"Sakura!" I turned around and saw Temari running towards me. "Let's go get something to eat. I want to talk to you about some stuff."
Sighing I reluctantly followed. I knew what she wanted to talk about but Temari wasn't the person you denied, especially if the topic was her brother.
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