Hinata and Gaara's beautiful days

In Konoha

It was still a beautiful day.

But Hinata had fainted in the middle of the street from shock.

Kiba and Akamaru were trying to wake her up.

Neji had pulled Lee aside to yell at him and hit the backside of his head a few times.

Shino just stood there thinking about how he knew something like this would happen.

Neji: "Gaara! Of all the people to say you had to say HIS name! You could have scared Hinata-sama to death!"

Lee: "But he was the best choice!"

Kiba: "Why? Because he's psycho!"

Lee: "He's not like that anymore. He's Kazekage, remember? Besides he's all the way in Suna and there's no way Hinata could ever find out we had to tell her a lie. This will just keep herself busy and it will let her have some free time from Naruto on her mind."

Neji: "I see. It's okay, Kiba. I'll take her back home."

Kiba stepped aside for Neji to carry her home.

But unexpected things can happen on beautiful days.

Shino and Kiba were heading towards the training grounds when Akamaru smelled a familiar scent.

Akamaru: "Bark! Bark!"

It was Kankuro fighting with Temari.

Temari: "I told you already! Gaara doesn't like suprises! Especially surprise birthday parties!

Kankuro: "But all of his Suna and Konoha friends will be there! It'll be a smash!"

Kiba: "What! Gaara is here! In KONOHA!"

Shino: "I'll go find Neji and Hinata."

Shino disappeared.

Kankuro: "Yeah. So what?"

Kiba: "Oh… um… nothing. I'm just surprised…"

Temari: "Well can you invite all the other ninjas from the chuunin exams? I'm sure he would like to see everyone there. If he shows up for his won party."

Kankuro: "He's probably just looking for Naruto or the Hokage or something. I didn't mean to lose him."

Kiba: "Well I guess I could help you guy look for him."

Lee bumped into Shino and he explained how the three sand nins were here in Konoha.

Lee: "Hehehe… I guess this plan might not work out…"

Shino: "Hinata isn't the type to confront others suddenly. Gaara won't find out about that little lie either."

They finally arrived at the Hyuuga estate where Neji was drinking some tea.

Neji: "She's in her room sleeping now."

Lee: "I'm afraid we have some bad news, Neji…"

Naruto: "OY! LEE, SHINO, NEJI!"

Naruto barged into the courtyard. Behind him followed a strange figure.

Lee: "GAARA!"

Neji spitted out his tea.

Gaara: "Hello."

Shino: "Luck and fate are playing with us…"

Naruto: "Huh?"

Lee: "Gaara-kun… I-It's nice to see you again."

Naruto: "Is it okay if I leave the Kazekage here with you guys? He needs a chauffer around Konoha. They're orders from Tsunade."

Neji: "Shouldn't you be doing it then?"

Naruto: "Yeah… heh… well I have to meet Sakura-chan. Oh yeah and Sai and Kakashi-sensei."

Naruto disappeared and left the others there in an uncomfortable situation.

Neji: "Kazekage-sama, please have tea with us."

Gaara walked over to the porch and sat down. He was poured a cup and took a small sip.

Neji was staring at Lee in a mean stare. It was his fault they could get in trouble for the little lie.

Gaara spoke up all of a sudden.

Gaara: "How is your cousin?"

He was talking to Neji who started to sweat a lot.

Neji, Shino, Lee: "HE KNOWS!"

Neji: "Oh… she's… uh… fine."

Gaara: "I think I remember her from the chuunin exams."

Gaara knew he wasn't exactly friends or even acquaintances with these strangers. He tried to create some small talk to get on their good side.

Lee: "So how is everything in Suna?"

Gaara: "Fine….. Just fine."

He was quiet. He had a hard time trying to make friends with strangers.

From inside, the three boys heard humming coming closer. The screen doors opened and a sleepy Hinata stepped out.

She noticed Gaara and she stumbled back a bit.

Hinata: "G-G-G-G—"

Gaara: "Hello."

Hinata bowed to cover her overheating blushes.

Neji: "Hinata, are you alright? You should rest more."

Hinata: "I-I-I'm f-fine."

She couldn't take her eyes off Gaara. She never knew someone could ever be in love with her. She didn't know how to feel about it. Gaara of all people, too!

Lee: "We should be off now! Gaara has to be chauffeured around Konoha. We'll see you later, Hinata!"

Lee and Neji grabbed Gaara off the porch and ran out the courtyard. Neji tried to catch up. Gaara wondered if they were all friends yet.

Hinata was finally able to breathe when they all left. She tried to wave as they left in a cloud of dust.

But as Gaara left the Hyuuga estate, he wondered about the Hyuuga girl.

Gaara: "She's... nice."