Title: A Day in the Life of a High School Shinobi

Author: Mazoku-princess

Show Original: Naruto

Rating: pg-13 to R

Warnings: shounen-ai yaoi. Maybe a little smut…Gaara might be waaay OOC, seeing as I don't really know his character. Actually…I doubt anybody, save Masashi-sensei, knows him. T-T Sadness.

Summary: Gaara has just moved to Leaf Village with his siblings and instantly his eye is caught on the young, beautiful blonde boy, Naruto. However, when Sasuke proclaims his love for the boy, Gaara seems to be out of time. What will he do to win the boy's heart?

Comments: Whee, now, this is fun! I noticed that I hadn't put up any type of glossary for the Japanese I used…so, if you have any problems disceiphering the language, just leave a comment or whatever and I'll attempt to fix the problem.

Oh, and sorry this is so late. I swear, I hate school.

(begin chapter three)

Gaara threw himself on his bed as soon as he got home, glaring at his ceiling as if it had done something wrong to him. With a sigh, he rolled over and lifted his bag up next to him. How he hated homework…

Temari and Kankurou came home half an hour after he'd finished, both with identical worried looks on their faces.

"Gaara-toutochan?(-younger brother)" Temari called, her voice strained.

The red head sighed and slowly shuffled into the living room. "What is it?" he asked tiredly. He was starting to get sick of everyone worrying about him…

"Hokage-sama wants to talk to you," Kankurou answered softly.

Gaara frowned at his siblings, shrugging as he brushed past them. He'd go talk with the Hokage, he thought, then come home and give them the silent treatment.

However, he wasn't prepared for the surprise that awaited him in that large office…

(A)

When Naruto next opened his eyes, he was in a hospital bed, with Sasuke holding his hand in both of his and completely asleep. The golden haired teenager smiled and brushed part of his boyfriend's bangs out of his face with his free hand, reveling in the silky smoothness of each strand.

"Hn…Naru…to…" the Uchiha mumbled. Naruto's smiled widened into something wicked.

"Sa…suke…" he purred into the other boy's ear. "Onegai… come inside me…" There was an almost immediate change to the Uchiha's breathing. Naruto let his breath play against the boy's skin and hair before pulling away to watch the change.

Sasuke began shaking. "Naruto…is it…really okay?" he mumbled. Naruto allowed himself a soft giggle before reaching out to shake his boyfriend awake.

"Sasuke?" the blonde called, amusement tingeing his voice. "Sasuke, okiru (wake up)."

"Hn?" the dark haired teen mumbled, his eyes slowly sliding open. "Nan…ni? (naniwhat)" he looked around groggily for a second, then his eyes landed on Naruto's bruised throat. He sat up and tightened his hold on the boy's hand. "Naruto…daijoubu desu ka? (are you okay/alright/fine?)"

The golden haired teen smiled and leaned forward to capture Sasuke's lips. "'M fine," he whispered when he pulled back. Sasuke allowed a small smile to slide across his face.

"You're sure?" he asked kindly.

"Hai. (yes)" Sasuke's smile widened as he leaned in again to recapture his boyfriend's lips. Naruto made a soft sound and wrapped his arms around the dark haired teen's neck, content to just lay there with Sasuke forever. (1)

(B)

Gaara frowned as he was escorted to the Hokage's office by two high level officials. He really didn't believe he needed the…protection? Allowing himself a small shrug , he entered through the pair of large double doors. The larger room that awaited him was rather square, with two large windows set behind a large oak desk. Decorated with traditional Japanese items, the light beige color of the walls was accented by the slightly darker toned beige of the carpet. Seated in a very comfortable looking, tall backed chair was a young woman with long blonde hair and sparkling light brown eyes. Gaara looked around, noticing there was no one else in the room.

"Where's the Hokage?" he asked, already knowing the answer.

"I'm the Hokage," the woman snapped, standing up and giving the sand-boy a smothered down glare. "And you're Gaara of the Sand…" She moved around her desk to lean against the front side, her eyes never leaving his pale teal orbs. "Now, do you know why you're here?"

Gaara shrugged.

The woman's eyes narrowed. "Do you know who you're looking at?" The boy shrugged again. "I am Tsunade, fifth Hokage of Konoha Village!"

Again, a shrug. "I heard you," he growled after a short moment of silence where the woman seethed, "the first time."

Her beige eyes—almost the same color as the walls of the room—snapped closed, her lips opening in a silent growl. Gaara smirked; it had been a long time since he last pissed off someone like that.

"Do you know why you're here?" The woman's voice was like ice, making his smirk fall.

"Hai."

"Tell me, why?" A smile lit her face, her eyes slowly sliding open to meet his.

"I saved Naruto from Inuzuka."

"Very good." She straightened and walked toward him. "I want to know why you saved him… I'm sure you're not the type of person that would save every person you see from death." She bent over slightly, barely inches away from his face. "I think you'd be the type of person to watch."

Gaara looked away, a small frown creasing his forehead. Of course, the woman was right. He'd more than likely watch the person die rather than help. But…this was Naruto…

"You're right… I'm not."

"Sate, naze? (then, why)"

The boy was silent, refusing to answer, his frown more pronounced.

"Very well." Tsunade smiled as she moved to fall into her couch. "I can play this game as well. Would you like some tea?"

The boy twitched, then nodded. When he saw her quip her eyebrow, he knew she wanted politeness. "Please," he added softly. The woman's smile widened as she leaned over and began to pour two cups of tea.

They sat in silence for the next hour, drinking tea and watching each other warily. Neither said a word, only sat and watched and drank.

Finally the pink haired girl that had been swooning after Sasuke stepped in and blanched.

"Sensei?" she asked, watching the back of Gaara's head carefully. Tsunade smiled brightly, motioning for Sakura to come in.

"We were just having some tea. Would you like some?" Sakura nodded, walking tentatively and continued to watch Gaara closely.

"Don't stare, Sakura," the Hokage reprimanded cheerily, "it's impolite."

Sakura blinked and looked away. "Sumimasen…" (-polite- I'm sorry) she whispered, taking her cup of tea.

Another half an hour rolled by slowly in silence. Tsunade looked at her watch closely, and finally decided that now was as good a time as ever to truly find out what the boy was thinking.

"What do you think about Naruto, Sakura?" she asked her young pupil.

The pink head shot up, having been delved deep into her own thoughts. "Uh! Um…I guess, he's a little annoying…" she said hesitantly. "Kinda punk-ish, too. Y'know, he's always getting into trouble and the like…" She shrugged.

Tsunade turned to Gaara, who only shrugged. "I have to go. My siblings are probably"—Oh how he hated to admit it!—"worried about me." He set his tea cup down, stood and bowed to the Hokage, then left without another word. The blonde's smile reached from ear to ear as she stood up to clean up. Sakura just sat there in utter confusion. What the hell…?

(C)

Temari almost tackled her brother to the ground when he came up the stairs. She'd been anxiously waiting for him when it became apparent that he was not going to return within the half hour he'd initially left. He gave her his darkest glare before she could pounce on him and that was enough to hold her at bay.

"We're not getting sued," he whispered as he brushed passed her. She sighed audibly turning to smile brightly at the back of his head.

"Then why did she want to see you?"

He didn't say a word, only shrugging and closing his bedroom door behind him deftly. He sat down on his bed and looked at the drawn curtains covering his window. The dark fabric blotted out any light that would have shown through the glass panes, barely showing a soft glow around the edges. Gaara stood slowly, moving the curtain aside and staring out across the rather large village, his eyes roving until he found the training grounds. Most of the younger students would be arriving for their nighttime evaluations soon.

Oh, how he loved tests…

"Gaara-toutochan?" Temari called twenty minutes later.

"I'm coming," he called back. Quickly, he changed from his street clothes to his training uniform and grabbed his trusty gourd. The large ceramic pot was special to him…far more so than he was wonton to admit.

"Lets go," he said, closing his bedroom door behind him. He noticed that his siblings had also changed and had their own special weapons. With an affirmed nod, he led the way out and down the street.

Tonight was going to be…fun.

(end chapter three)

Wow, lookit that! They ARE Shinobi! Hee, and maybe, it isn't so AU as I'd thought… -shrug- Oh well. That's all right…I think. –shrug- Whatever. I hope you enjoyed.

Reader Responses:
IchigoHeavens-Well, I think this chapter kinda hinted at your answer, but I honestly can't say. - I would have killed Kiba if I were in Gaara's shoes, too!
Koharu Kage-I can't answer that question. Maybe, I haven't decided. Okay, I'm lying. I've decided, only I wont tell. –bright smiles-
-16-BrokenWings-16-—Sorry this one was a little later. I tried, I really did! But my brain died half way through the Tsunade scene… Mrrr….
DarkvsLight- Hee! Thank you! I'm trying not to lose it, 'cause I rather like how this is writing out. Maybe that New Years Eve Naruto fest will wake up my brain to more writing? I know, he's actually loved by two people! Isn't that cute!
angelofdeath911-I'll try not to. I rather like how stubborn he is, myself. What does that mean "I'm not gay mind you!"? O.o;;

And a big "thank you" to everyone!

THANK YOU!

I love seeing your comments, usually they make me want to write more. Usually. Ha ha ha.

Misc.
(1) WTF, did I just write a FLUFF! –shudders-