TheBloodyLoveOfSakuraHaruno, that's really annoying that you still didn't get the notifications. I wasn't able to see your review for a while, until it finally showed, HOORAY! Thank you for your reviews. With Mebuki, I imagined what my mother was like with me, so I get the anxiety you get from her!
Hope you enjoy this chapter!
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Sakura stirred in bed, her eyes slowly blinking, adjusting to the light filled room. For a while, she laid there, staring at nothing, allowing her mind and body to wake up, when suddenly, events from the previous night filled her mind. The party. Gaara. Her mother. Gaara. The kiss. Gaara. She rolled over onto her side, her eyes falling on the sleeping form next to her.
His lips were slightly parted, his hair mused around him, sticking up in every direction. He'd kicked off the duvet at some point, leaving him exposed not only to the cool air around them, but to Sakura's eyes. He was practically naked, other than the boxers that he wore.
Sakura let her eyes wonder, sure she'd seen his naked chest once before, but then, she had been his doctor, checking him over. This time, she allowed her eyes to leisurely take him in. He was lean, with muscles in all the right places. She itched to touch him, but didn't want to wake him up, he looked so peaceful.
As quiet as possible, she got out of bed and tiptoed into her bathroom. Toilet used and flushed, hands and face washed, she brushed her teeth, before making her way to the kitchen. She opened her fridge, eyeing the contents, other than the almost empty wine bottle from the night before, two water bottles, a carton of milk, and some condiments, her fridge was empty. She groaned to herself, kicking herself for not stopping and getting something, anything to eat.
She'd spent most of her time back in Konoha staying with Ino. Sure, she would sleep in her own bed, but most of the time, she was with Ino, either helping with the floral arrangements, or out getting something to eat. She sighed and shut the fridge, inspecting the cupboards instead. There, she had found a few breakfast bars, crisps and coffee. She grabbed the contents and placed it on the counter, followed by two mugs.
In the living room, her phone pinged in her bag, pulling her attention away from breakfast. She grabbed the small bag she had used last night and pulled out her phone, finding several messages and a few missed calls, most from Ino and Naruto. She clicked on Ino's name and read the messages.
Oi, forehead, where are you? Xxx
I've been looking for you for the past half hour, where have you gone? Did you leave with Genma? ;) xxx
Naruto is looking for you too, also, I saw you mum, she looked pissed. Did you two argue or something? Xxx
I'll call you tomorrow and you can tell me where you ran off to! Xxx
Sakura sighed and shook her head, her lips smiling at the messages. She quickly typed back a message to Ino.
Hey Pig, sorry I left the party and didn't come say goodbye. Yes, mum and I had an argument, I'll tell you all about it later. No, I didn't leave with Genma, again, I have stuff to tell you about. Speak to you later. Love you xxx
She checked the time, twenty past nine. She placed her phone down and walked back into the bedroom, Gaara was still sound asleep. She smiled at his sleeping form, blushing slightly. Quietly, she walked back to her bed and sat on it. She placed her hand on Gaara's shoulder and gently moved it, "Gaara," she spoke low.
Gaara mumbled something and rolled over, lying on his back, his arm thrown over his eyes, blocking out the light that shone around the room. He heard his name being called softly, his lips pulling up slightly in the corners, at the angelic voice of his dreams.
Sakura moved her hand to his face, gently stroking it, feeling the stubble against the palm of her hand, she moved closer to him, "Gaara," she said again, this time slightly louder.
Gaara opened his eyes slowly, letting his eyes adjust before looking around the room. He didn't recognise it. White walls, white ceiling. Events from the night before flooding into his mind, waking him up further. He looked over, finding Sakura sat next to him, smiling at him.
"Good morning," she said.
Gaara returned the smile, his eyes closing slightly, "good morning," he yawned out, covering his mouth. He looked out of the window, at the bright blue sky and white fluffy clouds that slowly moved along it. "What is the time?" He sat up, letting the rest of the duvet fall off him.
"About half nine," Sakura told him. She moved her hand away from his face and placed it next to him on the bed.
Gaara couldn't remember the last time he had had such a good sleep, a sleep where he wasn't awake at some ungodly hour, or awake because he had to get something done. He felt rested, which again, was a rarity for him. He looked around the room, slowly taking it in, before his eyes settled on Sakura. She gave him a shy smile, before nibbling on her bottom lip.
"How did you sleep?" She asked him, watching as he watched her, looking at her with such tenderness, that her heart jumped in her chest.
"The best sleep I've ever had," he smiled at her, "what about you?"
"I slept well too," she gave him another shy smile before looking away, not letting him see the blush that rushed up her neck and face. She'd had several dreams, all which she could remember, all that revolved around the man next to her. In one form or another, they were always in the throes of passion, pleasuring one another. She bit down on her bottom lip, stopping the moan that bubble up in her throat to escape.
Gaara noticed her flushed cheeks, also noticing the change in her breathing. She took a deep breath, slowly letting it out, as if to calm herself. He placed his hand on hers, giving it a gentle squeeze, getting her attention back on him. "What are you thinking about?" he whispered to her.
Sakura shook her head, too embarrassed to tell him what she was thinking about.
From the look in her eyes, to the blush that seemed to cover her from head to toe, and how she was worrying her bottom lip, he had an idea of what might be going through her mind. To test this, he brought her hand up off the bed and gently tugged, pulling her closer to him. He placed his free arm around her middle, getting her to sit astride him.
Sakura placed her hands on his chest, feeling the lean muscles under her fingers, his strong heartbeat under her fingers. She let her fingers traces over his pectorals and down to his abs and back up, her mind full of her erotic dreams. When she looked at his face, his eyes were burning with desire for her, causing her breathing to deepen slightly, her heart rate pick up.
Gaara placed his hands on her hips, pulling her closer, "won't you tell me?" he whispered to her. His fingers drawing circles on her hips.
Sakura bit down on her bottom lip, her body trembling at his gentle touch, driving her crazy with want and need. She squirmed slightly and felt his hard length against her, causing another moan to bubble up in her throat. She closed her eyes, bit down harder on her bottom lip, stopping the sound from escaping her lips.
Gaara took in a staggered breath as she pressed down against him. He could see that she was just as affected as he was. He grabbed her hips tighter and pressed himself against her, both of them moaning slightly. He moved one hand up her back, towards the back of her neck and held it, guiding her towards him. Their lips mere centimetres away from one another, he could feel her breath against him, coming in short, fast pants. He closed the gap between them, capturing her lips in a hungry, insistent kiss.
Sakura moaned at the feel of his lips on hers, the way they hungrily devoured any sound that escaped her lips. One hand holding her against him, the other caressing her skin under her shirt. Sakura ground her hips against his, trying to take the edge of the tension that was consuming her inside and out.
Gaara moved his lips from hers, down to her jaw and neck. He kissed the heated skin, before biting down and licking away at the sting, enjoying the soft moans and mewls that escaped her mouth. He also enjoyed how her fingers pressed down on him, holding him tight. He moved to the other side, giving it the same attention, before rolling them over, pinning her under him.
Sakura moaned throatily as he pressed down against her heated core, every part of her tingling with anticipation. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders, scrapping her nails against his back as he continued to kiss, bite and lick at her neck. She moved her hands to his face, pulling him away from her neck and captured his lips. When he licked her lips, she obediently opened her mouth, letting his tongue press against hers sensually.
Both of them were lost in one another, in the kiss, the feel of one another, that they didn't pay attention to the buzzing sound that filled the room. It stopped only to start again, pulling Gaara's attention away. He groaned and pressed his forehead against her shoulder, before gently moving off Sakura, untangling her arms from his shoulders. He sat up on the bed and grabbed his phone from the bedside table, where he had left it last night. The display showing Temari's name. He groaned low and looked at Sakura, "I have to take this."
Sakura nodded and sat up, she listened to him speak into his phone.
"Temari, what's the matter?" Gaara looked over at Sakura. Her lips were red and plump from their kiss, her neck flushed with a few small marks on either side, her hair mused around her. He reached over and placed his hand on hers, giving it a squeeze, while listening to Temari speak.
"Where are you? You know we are due to go back home today, like in the next hour and a half."
Gaara checked the time on his phone and groaned again. It had slipped his mind that he would be leaving at 12 today. "I'll be at the hotel in a bit."
"You didn't tell me where you-
He hung up the call, not wanting to have Temari lecture him about his whereabouts, or disappearing on them last night, or anything. He placed his phone on the bed and looked at Sakura, giving her a small smile.
"You have to go," she said.
He nodded, "I do," he sighed and moved his hand to her face, "I wish I didn't."
"It's okay," Sakura pressed her cheek against his hand, her eyes closing slightly.
"When do you come back to Suna?"
Sakura blinked and looked at him, "I leave here on Wednesday morning, so late afternoon."
"Can we meet up when you're back?" He asked her.
Sakura smiled, "I'd like that."
Gaara returned the smile, "I'd like it too," he leant over and captured her lips in a soft kiss before getting off the bed and grabbing his trousers and dress shirt and dressing himself.
Sakura watched as he covered himself, desire still thrumming around her. She wanted to reach over and tear the clothes off him, to carry on before they had been interrupted.
"Can I use your bathroom?"
Sakura shook her head, forcing her thoughts away, "yeah, it's the second door on your left."
Gaara smiled at her and walked out of the bedroom, towards the bathroom. He used the toilet, washed his hands and face. He grabbed his phone and booked a taxi to the hotel. He made his way to the living room, where he found Sakura holding his tie and jacket, he walked towards her, standing next to her.
"Do you want a coffee or something to eat?" She handed over his jacket and tie, watching as he shrugged into the jacket and pocketed his tie.
"I can't," he gave her a small smile, "I'll get something at the airport."
Sakura nodded, "okay."
They stood looking at one another, the tension between them building, Sakura reacted once again to the look in his eyes, the need and want for her. Her breathing turned shaky, her heart beat increasing and her skin heating.
Gaara placed his hands around her waist pulling her closer to him, "we'll carry on where we left off," he whispered to her and kissed her.
Sakura groaned at his words, her body tingling with anticipation of his touch and lips all over her body, she wanted him now. She wrapped her arms around the back of his neck, pulling him into the kiss, pressing her body against him, letting him know how much she wanted him.
Gaara pulled away from the kiss and pressed his forehead against hers, "I promise."
Sakura bit her bottom lip at the roughness of his voice, letting her know that he was just as affected by whatever was between them.
"I have to go," he gently prised her hands away from his neck and kissed her forehead, "I'll speak to you later."
Sakura nodded. She walked to the front door and unlocked it. As she opened it, Ino was just about to knock, she looked between Sakura and Gaara and back again, a smile stretching across her lips.
Gaara looked at Ino and gave her a small smile, before turning to Sakura, "take care."
"You too, safe journey." She watched as Gaara walked out of her apartment and toward the waiting car. She waved at him as the car drove away, taking a deep breath in and slowly letting it out.
"You need to tell me everything!" Ino exclaimed as she walked into the apartment and closing the door behind her.
"There isn't much to tell," Sakura told the blonde and walked into the kitchen, making two cups of coffee, handing one to Ino.
"Sure," Ino rolled her eyes, "that's why your hair is all messed up, your lips are red and swollen, you've got bite marks across your neck…"
Sakura placed a hand on her neck and smiled, she could still feel his lips against her, desire pooling low in her belly. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, steadying herself. She looked over at Ino, "he dropped me off home last night, after I got into an argument with mum over her trying to set me up with some guy. We got in, had some wine and I tried to kiss him, but he backed away-
"He what? Then why do you look like you'd had the best sex of your life?" Ino interrupted, one eyebrow shot up.
"If you didn't interrupt me, you'd know," Sakura gave her a pointed look, before carrying on. "I went off on one, saying sorry and running off my mouth and next thing I know, he is kissing me," she smiled at the memory.
Ino smiled wide at Sakura, "and then…?"
"I tried to strip him but he stopped me, he said he wasn't going to do anything, because I was upset with mum and we'd both had a lot to drink. I asked him to stay and he did, we shared a bed," Sakura held up her hand, stopping Ino from asking any questions, "again, nothing happened. We spoke, getting to know one another, before we fell asleep. Then this morning, things got a little heated."
"A little," Ino grinned.
Sakura rolled her eyes and shook her head at the blonde, "yes, a little. We kissed and stuff, but before anything could happen, his phone rang and he had to leave."
Ino looked at Sakura with a dumbfounded expression, "nothing?"
Sakura shook her head, "nothing."
"Bet you wanted something to happen," Ino remarked. "So, what are you going to do?"
"We are going to meet up when I get back to Suna," Sakura told her.
"And get some sexy time," Ino wriggled her eyebrows, grinning at Sakura.
Sakura shook her head, laughing lightly at Ino's words, before looking at the blonde again, "what brings you here?"
The women went to the living and sat down on the sofa, "I wanted to check up on you. What happened with Genma?"
Sakura took a sip of the heavenly drink, sighing in content. "He wanted us to carry on where we left off."
Ino raised an eyebrow, "and you said no."
"Well, before I could say anything, Gaara pretended to be my boyfriend."
"What?" Ino chocked on her drink.
"I sort of asked him to when I saw Genma walking towards us."
"Seriously, what guy does that? Pretends to be your boyfriend to save you from your ex or whatever Genma is, was to you."
"Gaara, apparently," Sakura smiled again. Thinking about last night, how he had stayed with her, danced with her, laughed with her. She really did enjoy being with him.
"Aww, look at you," Ino gushed, "you've really got it bad for him."
Sakura looked at her, "I don't know…"
Ino rolled her eyes this time, "what happened with your mother?"
For the next hour, the women spoke about the events of last night. Sakura telling Ino about the argument and Ino telling Sakura about everything that had happened after she had left. With their mugs refilled and drunk, Ino stood up and walked to the door, "I'll see you later. I'm meeting up with Sai."
"Have fun," Sakura called as Ino walked out of her place. She sat on the sofa and picked up her phone, wondering whether to message Gaara or not.
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Gaara arrived at the hotel, paid the fayre, walked into the lobby and towards the elevators. He pressed the button for their floor and rode the elevator alone. Once out, he walked towards his room, only to be stopped by Temari.
"Where were you? I've been worried about you."
Before he got a chance to say anything, Kankuro walked towards them and spoke. "Give the man a break, he was probably out getting laid."
Temari glared at Kankuro, "he's not like you."
"Clearly someone here needs to get some," he said under his breath, resulting in getting hit on the back of his head.
Gaara ignored their arguments and Temari's questions and said, "let's get going." He opened his room and walked in, shutting the door behind him. He grabbed a change of clothes and placed them on the bed, before making his way into the bathroom and having a quick shower.
Dressed and packed, he walked out of the room, finding Temari and Kankuro with their bags. Together, the trio made their way to the lobby, checked out and got into the hire car. Gaara drove them to the airport, and they checked in, and made their way to the gate, waiting for the announcement.
"Are you going to tell me where you were?" Temari asked again, eyeing Gaara closely.
"I stayed at a friend's house," he finally said.
"Oh, okay," Temari nodded, "why didn't you just say you were with Naruto on the phone earlier?"
"Slipped my mind," Gaara replied.
Kankuro, who was sat on Gaara's left, smirked at him, before leaning close to him, "you know, you can tell me who she was, I'll keep your secret safe."
Gaara wasn't about to say anything to Kankuro or Temari about Sakura. He didn't want her to have to answer their questions or be interrogated by either of them. He thought about her, wondering what she was doing when his phone pinged in his pocket. He grabbed it and unlocked it, clicking on the notification. He smiled at the name that showed on the screen. He tapped on the message from Sakura.
Hey, thank you again for last night – listening to me rant about my mother. Have a safe flight back home and I'll see you soon x
His fingers flew across the screen, replying back to her.
No need to thank me, I'm glad I was able to help, even if it was just listening. We're about to board the plane soon, and I look forward to seeing you soon. Take care x
"I saw you dancing with the doctor last night," Kankuro said, as Gaara put his phone away.
Gaara nodded at Kankuro.
"Then, I saw you run after her when she was leaving, and then we didn't see you again until earlier," Kankuro smirked at him.
Gaara turned to face Kankuro, eyeing him, waiting for him to say whatever he wanted to.
Kankuro chuckled lightly, "keep your secrets little brother, I'll find out eventually."
Just then, the announcement for their flight was called, and the trio stood up and walked to the gate and were ushered through. They entered the plane and took their seats, Gaara sat by the window and looked out the window, lost in thoughts about Sakura.
