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Well it's late…but I will get this done before the 12. I have like 1 and a half hours to write my chapter! I don't like saying something, then not keeping it. So! Let's start.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything except the OCs.

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Chapter 9

Emiko's PoV

When we can home everyone was tired and worn out. I was still amused with the little heart on Gaara's cheek, but I don't think he's very happy.

"If this doesn't come off…you're going to regret it." He threatened.

"I don't think so. I'm NEVER going to regret drawing on your cheek."

"Hmph. We'll see."

"Okay."

He went to the bathroom while I went to my room to put my wedding dress in the closet. I was quite pleased with it. Although you wouldn't see me wearing something that nice anywhere else, this was my wedding day. And just like any other girl would think, it has to be special. No matter who you're marrying.

"I'm back!" I hear someone say as the door closes.

"Riiko!" Tamu shouts.

I go to greet my sister at the door. She smiles and said, "I hear you went wedding dress shopping today? I want to see it. And what do the bridesmaid dresses look like?"

I look at her and roll my eyes. I gesture for her to follow me to my room. I take out my dress from the closet and show her.

"Wow…kawaii…" She says.

"It's not supposed to be cute. It's supposed to be beautiful!"

She laughs. "Okay then it's beautiful."

The door opens to and we see a very irritated Gaara.

"It's not coming off…"

"Is that a heart on your cheek?" Riiko asks. She starts to laugh.

He's glaring at her and she bites down to try and stop laughing.

"I don't think you tried hard enough." I tell him.

"Do you think I want to walk around with a heart on my cheek!"

"You never know."

"ANYWAYS, Emiko I want to see you wear the dress."

"Fine…go tell everyone else who wants to see it to wait in the living room."

I point to the door to tell her to leave. When Gaara is at the door I say, "Did I say you had to leave? You have to help me. Also, I have to get that stupid drawing off your face. It's starting to bug me…"

"If it's bugging you then don't draw on my face next time." He says as he sits on the bed. I go over to a drawer and pull out a small towel. I then walk into my bathroom to put some water on the towel. When I sit down, he stares at me.

"What?" I ask as I rub his cheek to try and get the ink off.

"Nothing."

"Then why are you staring at me?" The ink easily comes off. "Did you even try to wash the heart off?"

"No, I just needed an excuse to talk to you." He says.

I tilt my head to the side. I'm a little confused. He continues. "I'm not the kind of person who just walks up to someone and starts a conversation."

I stare at him. "Well, try. I'm not going to be just someone in a couple of months you know. I'll be your wife. There's a difference between just someone and your wife." I smile. I get up off the bed and put my dress on the bed. I'm about to undress but I feel someone's eyes on me. I clear my throat.

"Am I going to let you watch me undress?"

"Why not? I've seen you before."

"Uh no. Just turn around. I'll need you to zip the back for me though."

He rolls his eyes and turns his back to me.

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Gaara's PoV

Well, at least the drawing is off. I can hear her change. Her hands are then on my back. I can feel it cross my shoulders and down my chest. I turn around to find her smirking. I tell her to turn around. I zip the dress up and I smile.

"You look beautiful…" I whisper.

She blushes slightly. "Thanks." She whispers back to me.

I hold out my hand and she accepts it. I can hear all of the noise coming from the living room. We walk towards the noise and open the door. Everyone is now staring at us. I'm nervous, but don't show it.

"Jeez Emiko…how much was that?" Mimi asks.

"Oh thanks Mimi, I'm glad you like it." Emiko says.

"It's beautiful Emiko." Akemi states.

"Thank you Akemi. And…I don't know how much…Kaki?"

"Eh…let's just say that the dress is my wedding gift."

"WE HAVE TO GET YOU A GIFT?" Kitami shouts.

"No…" We both say.

"Oh that reminds me. Since I got Tamu to confess what was going on, that's my present."

"I still don't know how you got me to say anything…"

"It was easy. You crack easily. Just like Shino." I see her smile at Shino, who rolls his eyes.

"Tamu, they would have found out eventually." Kiba states.

"True…"

"I'm tired. I'm going to go take a nap." Kitami says, and leaves to go to her room. Kankuro excuses himself and follows after her.

"I have to make dinner, don't I…?" Kari complained.

"Well, if mom doesn't come home soon then we'll flip a coin to see who has to make it." Kaki said.

"I'm not a very lucky person though…"

"Well then that's just to bad."

Emiko and I stand there watching her family, my future in-laws. All I can say is that my life will from now on will be quite interesting.

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It's a really short chapter. Sorry. Just really tired.

Okay well this chapter is boring. I'm not very motivated right now.

I'll try to update tomorrow. We'll see.

Anyways, reviews are appreciated!

Thanks,

Chocoboba