'Hey guys, that was a super dinner-Akamaru says thanks a lot!' farewelled Kiba. The ninjas had just finished the large feast at Ichiraku Ramen.
'Yea thanks for such a warm welcome!' Kankuro grinned.
'Yea! It was great!'
'Soo delicious!'
'Bye!'
'See you!'
'Till next time!'
Everybody said goodbye. Ino nudged Shikamaru. 'Hey, aren't you going to say goodbye?' Shikamaru shrugged. Temari glared.
He's so rude… how could I have kissed that jerk? Even if it was kind of pleasant-wait, did I just think that? Disgusting. No no no no Temari! You are not going to like this guy! Least of all marry him! Hold on, one kiss doesn't exactly equal love, so what's there to worry about, oh phew. There's absolutely nothing to worry about. Nothing at all. Temari's thoughts were borderline insane. Relax Temari, you're reading too much into one tiny peck on the lips. It wasn't even deliberate! You're getting paranoid-plus he's probably not even thinking about it! It'd be…. oh what's that word? -Too troublesome for him!
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Gaara barely had dreams. Most of the time he just relived memories or thought through matters subconsciously. This time was no different.
-Flashback-
'Everything's such a bore now a days. I've surpassed most ninja skills; the Sand Village is going great, Temari and Kankuro are just fine by themselves…there is seriously nothing to do.'
'Master Gaara… if it is allowable for me to poke my business where it is not needed…maybe you should do what most youngsters do now, that is to say… find a partner? A girlfriend perhaps? Or just simply send some letters out to pen pals to make new friends?'
Hmm…. the servant does have a point…maybe it would be nice to have more friends. Not many, just…a few more to love. A/N, you know how Gaara's all fixated on the whole love thing right?
'Good thinking, find me some advertisements looking for pen pals. I'll review some tonight.'
'Very well.' The servant nodded and walked away.
An hour later
'Hmm…. Here it says "Looking for someone open to new things, has like dark alleyways-D.H." That could mean anything. Too suspicious. "Just want to talk, have hair done by local hairdresser, then have coffee, then go shopping-S.K' she's too exact. Probably talks too much and whinges a lot. And a gossip. I want the fact that I am the Sand Kazekage pretty secret. The person would have to be sincere, yet discreet. She or he would have to be open but not practically throwing themselves at me- Ah, "Just happy to be here for who I care for, but haven't found the one yet H.H" she sounds nice. I think I'll just write her a friendly letter to find out more about herself.'
Gaara picked up a navy pen that produced light brown ink-the color of sand. He started to write, and couldn't stop.
Dear H.H,
Hello, my name is G. You seemed more sincere and wise than the other pen pals, so I thought I'd write to you. I come from the Sand Village, and I have a brother and a sister, K and T. They are good siblings, but sometimes… they go overboard. How about you? If you're an only child, I must say you're kind of lucky. I don't have any pets, but I do like the beach. I loved making sand castles when I was a little boy too.
I guess I signed up because I had reached a point in my life where I had accomplished nearly all of my goals, and so I decided I need a new hobby. Actually, my servant suggested it. But I've taken a liking to the idea.
Yours sincerely,
G.
It was nice and short. Simple but straight to the point. Gaara had no worries sending it through the mail, and was pleased when he received a reply three days later.
Dear G,
In all honesty, I was surprised to get your letter! That's because my cousin N, in a ploy to defame me, wrote up many personal ads on every magazine and newspaper possible! Only till I got this letter, and when I asked my servant, did I figure it out. I guess our servants kind of got us into this huh? I'll have to thank my cousin later on, only after I tell my father. I like, well, I like flowers and the dog my team mate has. Actually, I don't really dislike anything. I guess people would say I'm too easy going and don't speak up much. In fact, just before I got this letter, I had a talk to my ex-boyfriend, where he confessed that he was deeply sorry because he was still in love with his teammate, a girl with lovely pink hair like cherry blossoms. See? I'm complimenting the girl that took my love away. But love's strange, and I've come to accept that. Anyways G, I know some people from Sand Village! They're kind of my friends. Anyways, I have to go, before father walks in and sees me.
Bye,
H.
And on and on it went….the letters came pouring through until both Gaara and this H. had gotten so close they realized they were only falling deeper into a trap called love. One of their last letters was this:
Dear G,
I feel silly having to call you that! Please tell me your name in the next letter. My name is Hinata Hyuga. I feel that even though its only been three weeks, that I have met you since the beginning of time. You have done so many things to me (good of course) that even you don't know. For instance, I am really shy in real life. But now, the letters with you seem to make even more confident and even happier-especially after I needed to get over the yellow-haired orange suit wearing hyperactive ninja. His name is Naruto Uzumaki. And since talking to you, I've realized I am over him. I'm in love with someone else now.
You.
If you don't feel the same way, at least send me a photo of yourself and tell me your real name. I'll understand if you're taken aback and if you want to discontinue the letters. I just needed to say it so much. If you do feel the same way-come to Konoha. Please. I just… need to know you in person-that you exist and aren't some cruel kid's idea of a joke. Come to Konoha and ask for Hinata Hyuga.
I'll be waiting,
Hinata
Gaara's eyes were open wide with happiness. It was the third time he had really felt loved.
'I… I have to go! I must…if she loves me like she says… then, then maybe we can…talk? No, why talk when we have wasted so much time with these letters? I have to see her, and ask her… ask her, yes, I will ask her…'
-End of Flashback-
'Gaara! Gaara! GAARA WAKE UP!' Kankuro yelled, shaking Gaara.
'What? What has happened?' sweat mopped Gaara's face. Temari and Kankuro looked at him concernedly.
'You…, well…' Kankuro looked uneasy. Temari looked away.
'What?'
'Well.. you had a dream… and you were screaming out someone's name… and yelling…a lot.' Kankuro said, looking at the ground.
'So…? Does that mean every time I yell in my dream that you wake me up?' Gaara glared.
'Well… Gaara…you were yelling, grunting, a lot.' Kankuro said meaningfully.
'And when Kankuro said nightmare, he was wrong, you were…enjoying it.' Temari didn't meet Gaara's eyes. Recognition dawned on Gaara's face.
'OUT! OUT!!' he screamed. Temari and Kankuro ran for the door.
'And guys,' they stopped at the door.
'IT WAS NOT WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WAS!' he yelled, emphasizing his point.
A/N-HAHAHA! I just added that last bit in for a bit of fun. Won't be updating for a week-damn those assignments. Thanks FallenXAngelXMystery. I hoped this clears it all up… but somehow I'm not super-dooperly pleased with this review. One more thing-What do you think of my chapter titles? Lame or trying too hard? And did I do Rock Lee's impersonation well? Also, I've always liked shikaXTem I really don't get why shikaXino should go together. Just because they are on the same team. Shika and Tem have way more in common. And wow! 500 and something reviews! IM so happy! But…like 1 of you commented. I enabled anonymous commenting-please comment! It's my motivation! And don't say you didn't like it, 100 of you went on to read until chapter 4!