A\N: I noticed I made a few mistakes, I'll be sure to be more careful this chapter. I enjoy these reviews, thank you so much! So sorry for the long wait. I got caught up in a few things. But anyway, more reviewers welcome!
Kakashi sat himself down on the bed, his brows raised in a seemingly distressed look. His hands and fingers entwined within each other, as he gazed up at the red headed, blue/green eyes of Gaara. Gaara, waiting for Kakashi's orders, balanced his thoughts, and looked onward towards the copy-cat ninja.
"So? What do we do now?" Gaara asked, feeling the pressure on his chest grow heavier as time had past.
"We will go out of dinner, simple as that, but Gaara," Kakashi began, "I have a proposition for you."
Gaara sat himself on the ground right in front of where Kakashi was sitting. "What kind of proposition?"
Kakashi took in a deep breath, "I'll continue to show you how to do these things for you, if..." Kakashi continued, not knowing exactly where he was going with this. He looked down at Gaara, who eagerly awaited his words like a fox awaiting it's prey.
"If you let me do whatever I pleased with you," Kakashi couldn't believe the words that came out of his own mouth. What has gotten into him? He took another breath, hoping Gaara would say something, anything.
Gaara's eyes shifted up, his legs crossed, as well as his arms. "Okay, whatever you wish, Kakashi," Gaara said, closing his eyes and looking down.
"Alright then, it's settled. Let's go on this date," Kakashi said, smiling behind his mask.
The two of them went off to eat at a restaurant the hotel provided. Kankuro was taking a nap so it was the perfect time to go. The restaurant was nice, it had lights stringed up across the ceiling boards, the atmosphere was lovely. A perfect place for a date. Both kages were dressed in robes and told the staff they were there for an important meeting, to avoid all suspicions. The staff were pleased to have them there and offered them the utmost greatest service. They were seated at a two person table, far from any other guest so they could have some privacy. Gentle music played in the background by a few people on violin and piano.
"So now what?" Gaara asked, as he watched Kakashi pull off his hat, he did the same.
"We order drinks and food."
With that being said a waitress came up to them with a pallet in her hand. She looked nervous when she seen Gaara. "Hello, Lord Hokage and Lord Kazekage, what would you guys like to eat?"
"I'll have salted saury with miso soup and eggplant," Kakashi said kindly.
"A-and you Lord Kazekage?" She stumbled on her words and nearly dropped her notebook, she began blushing furiously when Gaara looked up at her.
"Can I have salted tongue and gizzards, please?"
"Anything for you, Lord Kazekage, heheh!" She said, her voice a bit higher pitched.
She left and Kakashi let out a chuckle. "Wow, she was into you!"
"A lot of the girls in my village act like that around me. I don't understand why they can't be normal," Gaara said, taking a sip of the water that was offered to them.
It's because you are a very attractive young man, Gaara. Kakashi thought, also taking a drink of his water. The two of them sat there, awaiting their food. Gaara, not knowing what to do, decided to let his mind wonder off. Was this a date? It seemed so simple, no harm done. He didn't know what a date was.
"Gaara?" Kakashi started.
This shook Gaara away from his thoughts and allowed him to focus on the date. "Yes?"
"Are you having fun?"
"I don't understand, I thought a date was much more than this," Gaara said, half disappointed.
Kakashi chuckled, "Oh it is, it's what comes after a date that makes a date so exciting."
Gaara gulped, did he have to have sex after a date? Their food finally came out and they both dug in. It was delicious. Gaara was a bit hesitant at first, a bit nervous to eat directly in front of Kakashi, but his nerves went away as soon as the first its hit his tongue. Gizzards and salted tongue were a delicacy back in Suna, and one of Gaara's favorite foods. he didn't know what else to order to be honest and he was surprised they had it. When they were finished eating, kakashi suggested they go for a walk together. They went past several bridges, considering Konoha had a lot of water ways. The sunset was approaching and fast, but oh how beautiful it was. They stopped at a secluded bridge away from the center of the village, as well as passerby's.
"Beautiful, isn't it?" Kakashi declared with a breathy halt.
"Very much so," Gaara breathed. He pandered for a second, trying to figure out what was coming next. He wasn't scared though, he was prepared for anything. He trusted Kakashi with his life.
"So, are you enjoying yourself yet, Lord Kazekage?"
Gaara smiled, only slightly. "It's much more laid back than I initially thought, to be honest."
"Dates aren't always about the sex, it's about spending quality time with someone precious to you. Someone you love. I have no doubt in my mind that Naruto has something great planned for the two of you." Kakashi smiled under his mask and looked up at the sunset. Gaara did too. Kakashi then looked over to Gaara, taking it all in. The warmth, the ambiance. The way the sun glowed on his face, the smell of sakuras blooming, the whole thing, made Kakashi forget everything and pull down his mask, he reached over to Gaara and pulled him in, planting a loving kiss on his soft lips. Gaara didn't jerk away, he didn't get mad. He just let it happen. It was fitting, really. It made Gaara almost swoon the way Kakashi held him, like he wouldn't let go, like nothing bad could ever happen.
They released, "I'm sorry..."
"Don't be," Gaara reassured. "It was lovely." It was like he forgot about the date with Naruto the next day all together. Like everything was going to be okay.
The next day was just as peaceful, if not more so. Gaara knew exactly how to act and what to do. He decided to wear his Kage robes, as it was more formal.
"You ready?" Naruto said with a gleam in his eye.
"I am-"
"LET'S GO! ICHIRAKU RAMEN HERE WE COME!"
Gaara was amused by his enthusiasm. He enjoyed being around it more than ever. The two of them set off down the village and through little shop curtains to Ramen Ichiraku. It was quant, but fitting.
"Heya Naruto! Back for more I see, and who's this?" Asked Teuchi, the shop owner. He dropped his gaze at Gaara, and suddenly everything came to light for him. "Well, if it isn't Lord kazekage! I am very honored you chose our shop for dinner! Please, tonight's meal is on the house!"
"Hell yeah! Thanks Teuchi!" Naruto said, letting Gaara sit down first and he followed right next to him. The two of them ordered the Naruto special and ate up quick.
Gaara, feeling safe with Naruto, didn't dawn his infamous sand armer today. Nor did he carry his gourd. He didn't think anything bad would happen, plus he trusted his instinct. When they were finished with dinner, Naruto was eager to take him to the hot springs. As they walked they talked about all the adventures they had while being apart. Different missions, different people they've met along the way. The night was going smoothly. They decided to take a backroad path to the hot springs, to avoid anyone butting in on their date. Everything was going smoothly when-
WOOSH! Two kunai fly by Naruto and Gaara's ears.
"Whhaa-!" Naruto and Gaara scatter apart.
"Lord Kazekage, well well well, what are you doing in Konoha, unarmed?" Said a distant voice from afar.
"Damn, I let my guard down," Gaara said to himself.
"Show yourself, coward!" Naruto taunted, he stood in front of Gaara to protect him. Out came from the shadows were a few rogue ninja.
"Our master will be so proud we killed the Kazekage!" Said one of them, who appeared to be a bit airy.
"What do you want with Gaara, scumbag?!" Naruto demanded.
"We were hoping to capture the one tail, but upon further investigation it would seem he doesn't have it anymore, so killing him is our best option. Taking down a whole village's Kage would sure to put us as Master's right hand men for sure!" Said the other ninja.
"Well you'll have to get through me first!" Naruto spat. He went for it, without hesitation towards the two rogue ninja.
"Multi-shadow clone justu!" Several different Naruto's sprang at different angles, running head first into the rogue ninja. Without even knowing their strategy or what they are capable of. Poof! Poof! One by one the Naruto clones went off as the ninja counter attacked. Gaara stood behind, gathering up enough chakra to help Naruto.
Unfortunately, not enough sand was around them to protect Gaara and Naruto. He would have to use taijutsu at best. He ran for it, towards Naruto and past the ninja. Hitting them each skillfully, best he could. Naruto managed the take one on while Gaara took the other. Both of them managed to kill off one, but the other was just only badly beaten enough to where he was unable to fight any longer.
"We make a good team!" Naruto said. "We better tell Kakashi about these guys before-"
WOOSH! The sound of a needle cam barreling towards them and hit Gaara directly in the neck. Gaara fell to his knees. It wasn't just any ordinary needle.
"Gaara!"
"I-I just hit him... With a poisoned needle. It won't be long now until... he..." Before the rogue ninja could finish, Kakashi stepped in, landing a final blow to the rogue ninja, killing him off.
Gaara felt extreme pain flow through him like daggers. Down his neck and spine. He could feel all of his muscles tense up. He fell completely down. "How... Could I be so... defenseless?" Gaara let out.
Naruto flipped him over on his back. Gaara could barely make out his face, Kakashi came running towards them. "Gaara! You're going to be alright! You're going to be alright, just stay awake!" Kakashi begged.
"Naruto, we have to take him to the hospital, immediately!"
"What about the rogue ninja, they said something about a 'master'."
"We will discuss this later, but for right now Gaara needs medical attention and immediately!"