Ryane: Hello everyone(: It has definitely been a while since I've been on fanfiction...my fault. Got lazy, then came school work, then came the writer's black and suddenly, I'm never on the computer anymore...

Anyways, I'd like to apologize and I am trying to get more things posted. If you could please bare with me.

Here's the next chapter. Leave reviews, please. Thank you..

Oh, and I do not own any Naruto characters.

Ryane looked between both boys. Why were they so worked up? Maybe because they both had been a secret from each other, when they shouldn't have been.
She ran a hand through her hair, brushing her bangs back then allowing them to fall back infront of her eyes.
"Ryane?" Gaara stated, something strong covering his deep smooth voice.
"Ryane?" Shikamaru asked, taking a step closer to her.
"Leave. Her. Alone." Gaara spoke, his sand making his way closer to him rather then Ryane.
"Wait a minute, okay?" Ryane said, biting her bottom lip.
"Okay...Gaara, this is Shikamaru. He's my best friend," she gestured towards the jonin, "and Shikamaru, this is Gaara. He's my boyfriend." Gaara looked over at the pony tailed haired boy. His sand retreated. He knew what 'best friend' meant, so he was no threat.
Or at least he hoped.

Shikamaru didn't put his weapon away. He didn't feel safe with this guy, and it was written all over his face.
Gaara walked closer, his hands snaking their way around her small waist, his lips brushing her forehead. A light blush rose to her cheeks. Shikamaru straightened his back.
"I'll see ya later, Ryane. Got some stuff to do." With that, he left. He left Ryane with an angry boyfriend and herself confused.

'What just happened'
'I don't know, but something's up with that boy'
'He never acts like this'
'Well, maybe he really does have some stuff to do'
'Maybe.'

"Ryane...What are you doing out here?" He sounded concerned, even through his rough voice.
"I was just playing around with Shikamaru"
He didn't respond. He just watched the other leave.

"What are you doing here anyways"
"Business"
"Business? In Konoha"
He nodded; she frowned.

"It wont take long. I just have to meet up with the Hokage"
"Yeah, I've heard"
"Don't hang out here long. Meet me back in the village later. I'll be in town all night and tomorrow"
Ryane didn't respond. She was excited to see him, the boy who she loved, yet angry that he didn't come down just for her.
Not buying it? Good, because it wasn't true.

Actually, the only reason she was angry with him was because he was telling her what to do.
When you know a free spirit like Ryane, you should know that she can take care of herself and no one needs to babysit her.
No one.

Gaara left.
He disappeared as the sun went completely down.
The moon was making it's way to up, as she leaned on a tree.

'This is insane'
'Lighten up'
'Whatever.'

She put up that wall that separated herself from Saia. Her demon knew that the teenage years were the toughest, so she tried to give her as much space as she needed.

The green haired girl walked back into the walls that hid the village she lived in.
Academy students and genin still roamed the streets of Konoha without a care in the world. The lights of stands and houses lit up.
She gave a light smile and started walking around.
Ryane knew that she would have to spend time with Gaara. He came all this way and she hadn't seen him in about three weeks to a month. That was too long for her young heart, but she understood.
The green eyed girl was tough.

This girl was unlike others.
She could care less if her nails were chipped.
She could care less if her hair was messed up.
She could care less if her clothes were out of style.
She could care less with what others thought of her.
Ryane was more mature.
She half smiled. Even though they haven't spoken in a while, she could last. She knew she could.

A cold hand was placed on her shoulder. It was an unfamiliar touch. Her body stiffened as she turned to see the Hokage standing behind her.
He gave her a polite smile, his whisker like markings shifting. The sunkissed haired boy's hand moved to his side. Naruto.

"What's up?" Ryane knew better then to talk like that towards any other Hokage; but with Naruto, it just came out.
He shrugged. "Not much. Just got out of that meeting. You know, when you get to my level, it's really stressful, but fun"
She smiled at the boy. Naruto was annoying at times, sure, but she's gotten use to him. They were friends. Not as close as her and Shikamaru, but close.

"Um, anyways, have you seen"
"Gaara?" Naruto gave a sly smirk.
"Um...heh...yeah"
"He just got out. He was asking about you. I'd say, go check the forest"
"Alright. Thanks, Hokage-sama"
"Naruto!" He called as she started running.
Her feet moved silently. It was like a blur, because that's what she really was.
When needed, she pushed herself further. You think she wanted to be seen running, just to see the one she loves?
Haha. How corny.

Ryane stopped back at the gate. Her green eyes went from left, to right.
Her steps were hushed once she began walking. Suddenly, two strong arms wrapped around her from behind.
Her breath hitched. She knew this touch.
Gaara kissed the back of her head, then loosened his grip for her to turn around.
Once she did so, he dipped his head forward.
Their lips were milimeters apart.
She could feel his breath on her lips, soon, he crushed them together.
They stood like this for a few minutes before pulling away.

Gaara's eyes were dark. Ryane pursed her lips together.
Something wasn't right.
"Gaara, what's the matter"
He didn't reply. The man simply looked at her.