The Phantom of the Desert
(I don't own anything from Naruto or The Phantom of the Opera)
8. The Phantom's Spell
Everyone was happily eating Breakfast except for Gaara and Hinata. They were both separated to be given a stern talking to.
Kiba kept asking questions like if Gaara kept his hands to himself while he was with her alone or if he said anything "ungentleman-like". Shino was there to back him up. Neji also took his turn of talking to Hinata. He reminded her that she was the Hyuuga heiress. Naruto even wanted to make sure she was alright and that Gaara didn't do anything to her.
Gaara's siblings were more like hitting him than talking some sense into him. Temari reminded him that he was kazekage and this is a business stay in Konoha. She told him to act like a gentleman around Hinata and she even started talking about the "birds and the bees." Kankuro was laughing a lot.
Temari: "The others tell me that you can even sing. I never knew that, Gaara."
Kankuro: "I bet he sounds like a dying animal."
Nobody ever makes fun Gaara's singing.
So he stood up and the table became silent. He walked over to the karaoke machine and selected a song. A song for Hinata.
Artist: Jimmy Gnecco feat. Brian May
Song: Someone To Die For Lyrics
Before beginning, he ran his fingers through his hair and shot a smile at Hinata.
Before you landed
I had a will but didn't know what it could do
You were abandoned
And still you're handing out what you don't wanna lose
You make me drop things
Like all the plans I had for a life without you
Someone to die for
Someone to fall into when the world goes dark
Someone to die for
Someone to tear a hole in this endless night
Someone like you
I'm drunk when sober
The room is spinning
You are what I hold on to
You're taking over
I find that giving in is the best I can do
Someone to die for
Someone to fall into when the world goes dark
Someone to die for
Someone to tear a hole in this endless night
Someone like you
Someone to die for
Someone to die for
Someone to die
Someone
Someone
Someone
Someone to die for
Someone to fall into when the world goes dark
Someone to die for
Someone to tear a hole in this endless night
Someone
Someone like you
Gaara never sang his heart out for anyone other than himself. But he poured all his heart into his voice as he sang for Hinata.
Everyone from the streets nearby couldn't help but watch the sand nin on the little platform. He had great stage presence as he looked deep into Hinata's eyes. His voice sent chills down all the ninjas' spines. He showed Kankuro he sure could sing.
He was, after all, Hinata's angel.
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Everyone left the restaurant slightly trembling. Hinata couldn't stop shaking. His voice resonated through her whole body tillit rested deep in her heart.
But when Gaara approached her, she couldn't even look at him. Her hands started to sweat and her face was bright red.
Everyone else had gone their separate ways.
It was just Gaara and Hinata.
In front of the Hokage's office building, Gaara stopped walking.
Gaara: "Hinata, are you okay?
Hinata still wouldn't look into his eyes.
Hinata: "I'm f-fine."
Gaara was kind of worried.
Gaara: "Okay, I'm going to see Tsunade-sama now. I'll see you later."
He kissed her forehead. But Hinata flinched. He was really worried now.
Hinata: "O-okay…"
Then she walked away.
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She couldn't explain it. She was afraid of him. Why? She didn't know.
At that moment, she wanted to run away from his kiss. She was… nervous.
Even though she felt a little scared, she wanted him to hold her and breathe her all in. It was all so confusing. It was painful.
It was a windy day yet being with him made her so warm.
She loved to see him smile. But his eyes seemed to shoot fire under her skin. They had a devious stare.
Not everything of Gaara's old self could change. He would always have a hungry instinct.
His gaze was hypnotizing and that made her scared.
And a little excited. But why?
"I want you so badly…"
Gaara had said that. She blushed and felt warm all over, like when he was with her.
Hinata replayed the song Gaara had sung in the restaurant. He sang for her…
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"Why did she flinch?"
It made him a little angry. Some fear shot through her eyes. He saw it. His temper wasn't happy about that.
But old feelings started to come back. Her fear excited him. He didn't want to hurt her in any way. But he had urges…
He could smell her warm blood under her skin. He loved it. It was so hard to resist touching her.
He had just left the Hokage's office. He wanted to find Hinata.
The excitement, hunger, anger, wanting… it all showed in his eyes. His hands trembled the more he thought of her. He touched his mask.
"She only loves the angel…"
An angel from Hell.
He had to admit: He was angry that she was able to change him so much. But it gave him pleasure knowing she was controlled by him, the phantom.
Love and hunger is a dangerous combination.
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Hinata couldn't train anymore. Something was draining all her energy.
She let herself collapse on the ground. She was all alone.
It would be dark soon.
Hinata struggled to get on her feet and was finally able to awkwardly stand up.
Then she heard his voice from behind her.
Masquerade ...
Paper faces on parade ...
Masquerade ...
Hide your face so the world will never find you...
Hinata couldn't turn around or say anything.
He put his arms around her waist and they disappeared within a whirlwind of sand.
