More Than a New Friendship
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Me: I don't own….
Gaara: Naruto, or me, or Sakura, or Sasuke.
Me: I know. But…
Sasuke: No buts, You don't own us now get over it
Gaara: I have to agree with you
Me: Whatever
Hi- normal speaking
Hi- thoughts
Hi- demon or inner self speaking
Chapter III Searching For Him
She was running away from her past. She ran so fast that a journey that should last three days, took only one. She arrived in Suna tired and hungry. The village in the sand was hot and dry causing everyone to remain indoor unless necessary. She couldn't find any restaurants but found an apartment building with rooms available. I might as well, I am going to be here a while. Besides, I have no clue where to find Gaara.
In Konoha
"Where is she, you, dobe?" Sasuke said holding Naruto a few inches above the ground by the scruff of his shirt. "She told me not to tell you." He said, respecting her wishes. Sasuke raised a fist level to Naruto's head. "Where?" he said. Naruto had no choice. "She left me a note saying she was going to find an old friend." "Who?" said more like an order than a question. "Gaara, here read it your self." Sasuke let go of Naruto as he pulled the letter out of his pocket.
Naruto,
I am leaving Konoha. I'll come back, I just need time to think. I can't be around him right now. It's complicated. I'm going to see Gaara. I don't know where he is, but I'll find him. Please don't worry. I'll write once I am settled.
Sakura
That's all it read. He read it five times over to make sure he understood it. "She left because of me?" he said. Pacing, he decided to leave again to go after her. "When did she leave, dobe?" "Two days ago. Happy now?"
With Sakura
Sakura rested the remainder of the night in her new apartment. She was fresh and ready to search for a place to eat. She found a small restaurant and ate breakfast. Maybe You should ask the Kazekage. He should know where he is. I thought you left. Well you need me again. Why would you think that? I have my reasons, besides, you missed me. I know. She did actually miss her inner self. That's a good idea, thanks. She walked to the Kazekage's mansion.
"Miss, do you have an appointment?" a guard asked. "No, but I must speak with him. When is he free?" "Actually he is free at the moment. Follow me please, this way." He brought her to the main hall and left her there. "He's in there. Knock first he's a little…. touchy."
She knocked on the door, which opened to her surprise. "Who is it that disturbs me." came a familiar voice that she could not pin point it in her head. "Sakura of the leaf village. I seek an old friend that lived in Suna. I don't know where to look, so I thought I'd ask, do you know where Gaara lives?"
To her surprise, the Kazekage turned around in his chair and stood up. "So you finally came. It's been awhile." Gaara said. Taken aback, "Wow I didn't know you were Kazekage. I'm sorry, how've you been? You look better since the last time I saw you." He had looked fully rested and the black around his eyes were gone. He had a layer of muscle now and was taller. He still had the same red hair.
"Yes, I feel better. Shukaku, my demon has been…… removed. And now I can finally sleep." He said. "You look better too. I'm glad you came." " I'm glad to be here." "To what do I owe this honor.?" He said walking up to her. "Sasuke has returned. I can't be around him. It's difficult." He stepped closer to her, examining the pink haired kunoichi. They were within kissing distance when the doors flew open.
"Look Gaara's finally getting some over due attention." Kankuro said emphasizing attention. "Were we interrupting Gaara?" said Temari behind Kankuro. "No." they said together, pushing away from each other. Kankuro was staring at her up and down.
Trying to change the subject, "Do you have any work I can do? I am going to be here for a while." She said. "I'm one of the best medic ninja, trained by Tsunade herself. I'm also an ANBU ninja. Any work is fine." She said with a smile.
"Well our medic ninjas do need some training. We are running short on staff lately. If you want the job it's yours." He said. "Thank you." She said gratefully. "Where are you staying? We have room here if you need somewhere to stay." He offered not just to be of assistance, but personal reasons. "No, I've already found an apartment last night when I got here. I must go. I will start tomorrow if you wish." She said. "Tomorrow I'll give you full instructions in the morning." he said.
"Hey, Sakura right?" Temari asked. Sakura nodded. "Would you like to go shopping with me for a while? You couldn't possibly be that busy." "That sounds good." She said. Temari dragged Sakura out of the hall and out into the village. "So, are you single because both my brothers are drooling over you?" "Yeah, I am single. Your older brother has been known to oogle even half way decent girls, I've herd the stories." She said blushing. "As the rumors are true, Kankuro is like that, but he's not my only brother.
"No, Gaara and I are just friends." She said in her defense. "Even thought Gaara doesn't know, I saw him kiss you in Konoha before we left the last time you saw him. This is the most he's said to a woman ever, besides me. Trust me, for Gaara that is 'oogling'." Temari finished. "I'll still tell Gaara your single, he'll like that." "You wouldn't dare. If you did I'd have to kill you." Sakura threatened. "Ah so there is something there then. I won't tell if you tell me." she said with a begging face on. "Well I've sorta... liked him since he kissed me. Just a little, but four years is a lot of time. He doesn't like me anymore."
In Konoha
"Sasuke you can't leave. She left because of you, why would she want you to chase her?" Kakashi said trying to stop Sasuke at the gate. It was raining which made Sasuke even more determined. "I didn't ask you. Besides, I love her and when I left she loved me." He snarled. "Yeah but did you tell her that. When you left, she waited for you but you didn't come. I think she got tired of waiting, Sasuke. She has moved on." "It can't be. Why would she train so hard to save my life, if she'd given up on me?" "She promised me she'd become a powerful ninja. She promised she'd wait for you and save your life if need be. She did it so that when she had done all she could for you, she could be free. She is free, she saved your life and she is now more powerful than the Hokage. She is free. Let her go." Kakashi said leaving Sasuke alone in the rain.
In Suna
"Thanks for everything Temari." She said as she entered her apartment with all the bags of things they had bought. "I'll see you tomorrow." Temari answered. Temari walked back to the mansion. She entered to an anxious Gaara. "Where've you been, do you know what time it is?" "Yes mom, I was shopping with Sakura. I know something you don't know Gaara!" she said to Gaara.
"What might that be?" he said, hoping it was about Sakura. "Someone you kissed after the Chuunin exams still likes you, but you didn't hear it from me." She said in a mocking voice. "Who told you about that?" he asked. "I saw it Gaara, and you're not good at keeping that 'she's beautiful' look off your face afterwards." Gaara if you can believe it, he blushed a little. "So you like her back right. I mean it is your fault, you kissed her.
"That is none of your concern!" he said. "Ohh, baby brother likes someone." Gaara summoned his sand to trap her and bring her eye level. "Can it, now!" He said with his famous death glare, releasing her. "Fine, but I'm telling Kankuro" she said as she slipped out the door. He sat down in his chair rubbing his temples.
"So you do like Pinky." came a voice behind him. Kankuro hid and eavesdropped on the whole thing. "No I don't, she's just an old friend." He said. "Yeah but you kissed her." "I was only sixteen then, I'm twenty now. Things are different." "But you still like her right?" "Get out of here unless you want me to hurt you." He said almost ready to use his sand. "Fine, but if you don't go after her I will." He said disappearing into the hall. "This is going to be a long visit." He said to himself.
End Chapter III
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Chapter IV Just Friends?
"Did you want to see me Kazekage?" Sakura asked after coming from her shift at the hospital. "Yes I did, but please don't call me that it makes me feel old. Anyway, I was wondering if you'd consider joining me Temari and Kankuro for dinner." Of course, I'd be delighted. I'll just change first…." "Temari has something that will fit you." he said.
"Thank you Gaara I'll be there shortly." She said flashing him a smile.