Too Sexy for a Shirt – 9
By: Clever Audrey
Disclaimer: Do not own, in any way shape or form. Except for Kaede. Who is far too lucky. XD
Pairings: None
Warnings: Nada
AN: Apologies for such a late update! College takes up a lot of time... --0 Hopefully this shall make up for the delay. :) Enjoy!
The bell from the Kazekage's office chimed gently above her head, and Kaede looked up from her menu plan.
Oh my, I guess it is that late. She set the paper down and hastily went to the stove to start a kettle of water boiling. I need to pay more attention to the clock.
A few minutes later, having made up a pot of strong black coffee (with freshly ground beans, of course), Kaede put the pot and a mug on a tray and hurried out of the kitchen.
It's a good thing I've had practice with being a waitress and balancing trays in impossible situations, else I'd never manage this, she thought sprinting up flights of stairs with the tray of hot coffee. Though this job is much, much better than any waitress job I can think of!
She rounded the corner and slipped into the partly open door of the Kazekage's office, slipping the tray onto one hand so she could knock-
Definitely better than any waitress job…was the next fully coherent thought to drift through her mind.
Gaara was not wearing a shirt.
Kaede knew that the Kazekage liked to go out and wander the city after his late-evening coffee. She knew even that he liked to change out of his official robes and put on something a bit more casual to do it.
She just didn't usually catch him in the process of changing.
Damn, he's well-built…not overly so, but just enough to notice… She managed to get her mouth closed and her eyes back to their normal size just before he shrugged on his long, red coat and turned around.
"Pardon me, Kazekage-sama, but here is your coffee."
Gaara nodded, not quite smiling at her, but giving her the calm look she had come to realize was his version of approval.
After being his cook and maid for three years…well, it's nice to think that I know him a little better. Kaede came into the office to put the tray down on the red head's desk, just as outwardly calm as he was. And apparently I get the occasional bonus of seeing him without a shirt. That was nice….
The slight smirk now gracing her Kage's face indicated that perhaps her thoughts were showing a little too much. Hastily Kaede bowed to hide her blush, though he didn't seem to be terribly upset about it.
"Thank you, Kaede, I think that will be all I need for tonight. Get some sleep," Gaara said quietly when she straightened. Kaede nodded, gave him a smile, and left.
I wish I could tell him to get some sleep, but that won't do any good. At least I can bring him good coffee and help him in other ways. She smiled to herself. I know he can be a bit scary at times…but he does such a good job protecting us all!
She went back to the kitchen and finished cleaning, then locked up and headed for her apartment down the quiet, peaceful street.
Yes, he takes very good care of us. She couldn't help a happy sigh and smirk. And the fact that he's so hot just makes it that much better!
AN: So, yes, now you have shirtless!Gaara. And Kazekage Gaara, no less. ;P
Last one, coming up! Crack pairing! Orochimaru's on a blind date with...? Guess you'll have to read and find out, ne:D