Hello everybody! It's my not so spectacular return… except that it's not an Inuyasha fic, but who cares?! Anyways, this is a really short Sasuke/Gaara fic that I did really late at night so don't expect much.

Warning! This is Shounen-ai! That means boy/boy! If you don't like these kinds of things, then don't read! It's that simple! I won't pay attention to stupid flamers against Yaoi or whatever. Get a life!         

Summary~ Sasuke's late night visit with a certain sand nin. Sorry, no graphic scenes. ((Sorry for the lame-ass title))

Like Sand Slipping Through My Fingers

            Sasuke looked up at the night sky, the stars seeming to shine back at him in a silent greeting. He sat down, surrounded by flowers, and felt at peace with the world. He closed his eyes as the cool breeze played with his hair. The corners of his mouth lifted when he felt a familiar presence watching him. "You can come out, Gaara. I know you're there."

            The mysterious sand nin appeared beside him and sat down. He stayed silent and watched the stars as well.

Sasuke looked over to him, noticing that his ever-present gourd wasn't with him. "Gaara? Where's your gourd?"

Gaara answered him, but didn't move his gaze. "I don't need it. I know you won't attack me."

Sasuke smiled, happy that Gaara trusted him. Since the gourd wasn't there, Sasuke seized the opportunity and slid his arm around the smaller boy's waist, pulling him closer.

Gaara looked up at the slightly blushing Sasuke, a hint of a smile on his lips. He leaned closer to him, setting his hand on his thigh and smiled outwardly as Sasuke's blush became more apparent.     

"Gaara…I… I'm still not sure…" He was silenced by a finger on his lips.

"Last night was no mistake, Sasuke. The things I told you were not lies." Gaara brushed his lips lightly over Sasuke's.

"Then why are you leaving? Can't you stay here with me? Please?" He looked up at Gaara with pleading eyes.

"You know I can't. I must return to my village. Besides… that kind of thing would be frowned upon. Would you want others to think of you that way?"

Sasuke stood up angrily, surprising the poor ninja. "Do you really think I care?! Those people have done nothing but fawn over me without caring who I really was. Fuck them! They can find someone more deserving of their praise!"

Gaara stood up and wrapped his arms around the now sobbing Sasuke. "I want to be with you as well, Sasuke, but now is not the time." He wiped his tears away and kissed him softly. "I'll come back. I promise."

Sasuke felt his body disappear and looked down to see a few last traces of sand falling between his fingers. "I know, Gaara. I'll be waiting."

End

~Well? It leaves a lot to the imagination, but… what can I say. I think it's cute at least. Criticism will always be accepted as long as it's more like… friendly advice. Again… Yaoi flamers can burn in hell. Leave us crazy female ((and the occasional male I suppose)) otaku's alone. Thank you!~