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Hena giggled happily as her father ran his fingers through her soft red hair. His mind was deep in thought as he replayed the scene that had happened hours earlier. Baki had brought Kazu in for an interrogation since all the clues seemed to be leading up to him. Needless to say it hadn't gone so well.
Gaara had been confronted by his pissed off guard telling him to stay the fuck out of his business and that had been putting it mildly.
That little outburst had all of Gaara's suspicions pinned on Kazu. All the other interrogations with his other guards had proven they were all clean. Nobody else knew of the occurrences that were happening. But that didn't stop the stressed red head from keeping a tight grip on the situation. It was not uncommon for grapevines to spread throughout the sources. Should word leak out of Hinata's stalker that would create all sorts of unnecessary conflicts that he'd much rather avoid thank you very much.
"Daddy!" Gaara's attention turned to his daughter smiling softly at her. Having been so worried about the problem Hinata had become paranoid these past few weeks. So much that Temari had insisted that she step in to try and calm her down. Since he was concerned for his wife Gaara had allowed his older sister to do what she needed to do to help. Temari at the moment was currently out with Hinata hoping that some air would help to clear her mind, leaving him to take care of Hena. The red head was also a little worried for his daughter; so far no signs of Hena being in the same situation as her mother had appeared but that didn't mean Gaara wouldn't take any chances. The notes that Hinata received still appeared; the only difference was that they had shorted to three where it was once five on average.
"Daddy, where Mommy?"
Gaara mentally sighed "She's alright baby. Mommy's just out with Aunt Temari". He ruffled her hair making sure to sound calm for Hena. The small girl, simply looked at him with big teal eyes so much like his own. "Bu' I want Mommy wit us". The Kazekage sighed a little as he hoisted his daughter into his arms "Mommy will be alright baby girl. Daddy is here to make sure of it".
Hena smiled up at her father which it turn caused Gaara to smile also. The moment between them was short lived however when Kankuro came into the room taking his niece into his arms. He had a grim look on his face that Gaara could only assume bad news was about to come his way.
"Kankuro what has happened?"
"Hmm, oh I was just minding my own business when all of sudden I was cornered by Kazu and told to call off the investigation said something about going against moral rights and all that shit".
Gaara cleared his throat rather loudly as he gestured to Hena.
"What?! She doesn't understand anything, and she's gonna have to learn sooner or later". Gaara raised an invisible eyebrow, no way he was letting his older brother be a bad example.
"Kankuro, watch your language". Gaara's voice left no room for argument. His older brother rolled his eyes "Fine, whatever I won't swear in front of her. But seriously Gaara I'll bet my money that Kazu is the one behind all of this. All the other personal interrogations with your assigned guards were all clean. So in other words there's no one else left that could be a suspect".
The red head sighed loudly "I know what you mean I got pushed into a corner too. He knows something and while I'm still not sure for certain if it really is Kazu I want him to be followed. Hopefully we'll be able to learn some more about him and why he would supposedly target my wife". Kankuro nodded in agreement. "I'll have a squad right on it". The puppet master shifted his squirming niece a bit "I have word on Matsuri she's been behaving lately". Kankuro didn't miss how Gaara's body immediately tensed. "So why are you telling me this". "Don't know thought you might like to hear it".
The red head growled a little under his throat "You know perfectly well that I want nothing to do with her. The fact that you brought her up is like pouring salt on a wound". Hena reached her small arms out towards Gaara who took her from Kankuro's grip.
"Look I know that it's hard. But remember Baki wanted me to inform you about her progress in the asylum. The last thing anyone wants is for her to break out again".
Gaara chewed his lower lip in irritation. Trust Baki to never want to let go of the issue. Well he couldn't have that now could he? "Well inform Baki, that unless there is an emergency I do not want that name to ever be mentioned in my presence again". He rudely walked past his brother carrying his daughter with him. Gaara was very much annoyed at the moment and he really needed to be alone. He walked towards Hena's nursery and deposited her on the ground so she could play with some toys, while he walked towards the nearest window and stared out to his village. Pressing his forehead against the cool glass he sighed through his nostrils. He hadn't meant to be rude to Kankuro but he was so tired at the moment. Hinata was his primary concern, and he had been trying everything to make sure that his wife was cared for. While he wasn't close yet to solving this stalker mystery. He knew that his sources wouldn't let him down.
"Daddy?" Hena tugged on his pant leg. "What is it baby?"
"Is Daddy sad?" Hena looked up at him with curious eyes, Hena didn't like seeing either of her parents in distress. But she wouldn't understand, she was much too young to know what was going through her father's head. Gaara made sure to smile for Hena as he bent down and lifted her into his arms. "No sugar, Daddy's alright he's just a little tired that's all". The small girl tilted her head to the side cutely "Daddy no hurt?" she asked placing her tiny hands on his face causing him to chuckle "Yes, I'm sure". Out of the corner in his eye he saw Hinata standing in the doorway with Temari behind her. They must've come back early. Gaara had wanted to ask how it went but one look at his wife's dull eyes told him all that he needed to know. She was still in her bubble of depression.
"Mommy!" Hena said happily as she reached her small arms out for Hinata. Gaara shook his head a little, it was time they had another talk.
"Temari please take Hena, I wish to speak with Hinata". The blonde knew that her brother was concerned and it was probably best if he tried again to ease Hinata's nerves. Walking up to him she gently took Hena into her arms, the small girl protested trying to reach out once again for her mother. "Hena dear, Daddy is going to talk with Mommy. You stay with Aunt Temari for a moment I'll come and get you". His daughter pouted "Want Mommy!" Temari sighed a little as she left the room with her niece. As soon as she was gone Hinata felt tears roll down her soft cheeks. She knew that she was being a baby by crying, but it wasn't like she didn't have a reason to do it.
"Hinata come here". Gaara held out his hand and waited for her to walk over. She hesitated for a few moments till she finally walked into his arms resting her head on his shoulder all while the tears continued to flow. Gaara placed his head on top of hers. This would be the fourth time in the past week that he'd tried talking to her. It was clear that it wasn't working. He knew that his wife was troubled and he hated that he couldn't ease her nerves. Gaara mentally scolded himself for not doing a better job.
Hinata meanwhile was lost in a sea of thoughts. A woman her age should be tough enough to handle anything that came her way. She should've been trying to help with the investigation. Instead she found herself that scared little girl always crying in a dark corner. Hinata chewed her lower lip in frustration as the tears came harder. She was pathetic; all those years of smoothing out the creases and she kept coming around to the same old' shit over and over. Would it ever end? Could she really not break away from her past and move forward. It always seemed to be one step forward and then two steps back. It's was getting old and she wanted out. Hinata chocked back a sob as her husband rubbed her back. Gaara had chosen not to say anything, he thought that his wife would feel a little better if he let her cry. If he was honest, the red head wasn't really sure what he could say. He had tried everything but nothing was working. It pained Gaara dearly seeing his beloved wife so upset. Some husband he was.
"Gaara-dana?"
"Yes?"
Hinata leaned in closer to him "I'm sorry". He raised an eyebrow "For what? You've done nothing wrong".
She shook her head "I don't know why these sort of things always happen to us. I wanted a normal life with you and yet it seems that fate has its own ways of playing games with us". Hinata raised her hand to try and wipe away some of her tears "I never intended our marriage to be so stressful like this, it's not fair to you to always have to be the one that solves everyone's problems".
The bluenette was speaking more to herself now rather than him. But being the kind husband he was Gaara simply let her talk.
"I'm always doing this. I tell myself I won't cower and be the runt I once was. Despite my strengths I can never get away from my past it haunts me at every turn no matter where I go or, what I do".
Gaara felt her tense "Everything must happen for a reason doesn't it? Perhaps I deserve all of this as a punishment for not being stronger was I was younger. Maybe I'm not meant to be that person I've tried to reach. After all someone is going out of their way to stalk me. It has to be a cruel reminder that I can never be free". Gaara stiffened a little, ok it was time to stop there before she continued with her ridiculous rant.
Grabbing her shoulders Gaara gave his wife a stern look "Hinata listen very carefully cause I'm only going to say this once. This is by no means your fault". His voice was gentle but firm.
"Stop talking nonsense at once. I won't stand for it. I may not know much about your childhood but believe me when I say that mine wasn't happy either". Gaara's eyes were filled with sympathy "Like you I was disowned by my father, hell he tried to kill me six times. But I got over my past and learned to overcome the challenges that awaited me". He squeezed her shoulders "I used to think that my purpose in this world meant nothing. I didn't think that anyone could love me". He gave her another squeeze "But all of that changed, I can now look my past in the eye and say that even though all that pain I experienced nearly broke my heart it was all worth it, in order to get where I am now".
Hinata looked at her husband with wide eyes. His little speech had been like an inspiration for her inner self. It was just what she needed.
"Do you understand what I'm saying? None of this is your fault. Take my own experience, we'll get through this together I promise you that I'm happy with my life. I love you and our daughter and that will never change".
Gaara waited a beat to let that sink in. He knew that she was listening and that he was right, but he could only hope that she would believe him. If he survived his hurtful past, he was positive that she would get through hers. Hinata simply needed more time and a push in the right direction. "You are right".
He gave a soft smile at her "Think about that".
Hinata could only nod as she leaned up pressing her lips to his in thanks. She felt his snake his arms around her waist drawing her closer to his body. That in turn made her moan softly into the kiss as she tightened her told around his neck.
Gaara could feel his arousal stirring inside of him. A sudden idea came to his mind, it had been far too long since he had taken Hinata.
"Gaara-dana w-what are you doing?!" Hinata squeaked as her husband lifted her up bridal style and started walking out of the room and down the hall. "I'm going to help you". Hinata looked confused "W-with what?" he looked at her for a moment "You said you wanted another child". The bluenette's face turned a deep shade of red. He couldn't be serious?! "Gaara we c-can't". He raised an eyebrow "And why not?"
"Your needed for the village and..." she couldn't really think of an excuse.
Gaara only chuckled "Don't worry about it, right now I want to be with you". Hinata's face grew darker if that was possible. "But what about Hena" she said weakly, by now Gaara had reached their bedroom placing her on the bed he locked the door before moving over to her. "She'll be fine Temari can watch her for a bit longer". He started tugging at her clothes. "Gaara we really-" he kissed her cutting her off from what she was about to say "Don't speak I want to forget all that's happened for a while, please stay with me". Hinata knew that she wouldn't win, and if she was honest she wanted this as much as he did. Given in to his request, the two of them spent the rest of the day tangled in the sheets.
Yes, I'm aware this chapter is a bit short. I didn't have time to make it longer.
I promise I'll try and make the next chapter longer. But I'll warn you now that it might have to wait a little.
At the moment there are other important priorities I have to attend too. But I'll do what I can whenever I have time.
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