Chapter 8:Kisses

Naruto's POV

I sat on the sofa Gaara had in his office which he just recently put in. He had noticed how uncomfortable I got when I had to stand up throughout our entire meetings in his office (he only had one chair).

It was my turn to come and visit him and so far I've been here for over 2 hours and…nothing's happening. I just sat down on the sofa, he sat down at his desk and then…nothing.

That day, when I told Gaara I loved him, I've been feeling extra nervous around him. And I've been blushing a lot too (I mean what the hell! Uzumaki Naruto does not blush!). Gaara's been hugging and kissing me a lot lately too. Usually I'm the one who does that!

I think he got the wrong idea when I told him my feelings…

Well, I don't even know my own feelings…

It's just that, when I said I loved him I didn't know what I meant by that. I still don't know what I meant by that.

I snap out of my thoughts when I hear Gaara cough. He must be tired of the silence.

"Well, umm, we should've had this meeting at your place don't you think?"

I cock my head to the side, confused in what he means.

"It's just that, aren't you busy with all the wedding plans?"

I mutter a small "oh", and look down. Gah, I don't want to deal with the wedding! Ever since I confessed to Sasuke, I've been very depressed and even more confused than before. I didn't want to hurt Sasuke and…and now I know…

Now I know he doesn't love Sakura-chan.

How am I supposed to marry a couple with a one sided love? And their kids! To grow up with a more to be likely dysfunctional relationship…they shouldn't have to deal with that!

Wait how do I know they'll even have kids?

Well duh, they're going to have children because that's the only reason Sasuke's gonna marry Sakura-chan!

Ugh, Sakura will think they're sex as love making but Sasuke will probably think it's just necessary. If he could have kids without the opposite sex he wouldn't even be doing this!

If he could have children with me, I'd probably be the one choosing flowers, trying on dresses and picking which cake is best!

All of this is crap! Crap crap crap crap crap!

I hear a loud sigh across from me and I remember that Gaara is still there. Oh no, he looks annoyed.

"Naruto, what is wrong with you? I asked you a question you know." He was completely slumped in his chair.

"uhh, sorry Gaara," I try to laugh it off, my hand rubbing the back of my head, "So, umm, what was the question again?"

Gaara sighs again and looks more annoyed, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"You keep spacing out Naruto," ok now he's glaring, "stop it."

I try laughing it off again but that just earns me an even deadlier glare. Damn, he is pissed off. I haven't seen him this pissed since we were genin...in the chuunin exam. He had become less calm after our battle (and hells yes I kicked his ass good). It seemed he just needed a good beating to see the light. He has changed so much since we were 12. I can't really see him as bloodthirsty anymore.

I see him as a precious person.

I take time to take in the person that is Gaara. His hair is a flaming red. Somewould say it looks like blood but I say it reminds me of fire. His eyes; a nice calm green. Really, I can't compare his eyes to anything...they're one of a kind. I just know I like them a lot.

Then there's the black lining around his eyes. He never sleeps and I wonder if he ever gets tired or irritated. He went without sleep his entire life (shit, I could never go that long without precious sleep).

Man, why am I staring at Gaara so intensely anyways?

Because he's beautiful...

"Naruto what the fuck do you think you're staring at!"

I snap out of it once again and I immediately blush as I realize what I had just been doing a while ago. I had been staring at Gaara and noticing how beautiful he was! What came over me to do that!

Ugh, I have been spacing out too much...and now Gaara's pissed...

"Uzumaki," oh crap he's using my last name, "If all we're going to do is sit here and just stare at each other than I suggest we end this meeting early!"

What! He's asking me to leave so soon? But, but! I don't want to go home to an angry/depressed Sasuke, a delusional Sakura and a village celebrating a one sided love wedding! I sit up from my seat and plead to Gaara to let me stay.

"I promise I'll make this a meeting worth your while!" I continue to say, falling to my knees.

Gaara's eyes slightly widen and he sits up from his desk to walk over to me. He grabs me by my arm and pulls me up.

"Fine, but you better make this worth my time." He then smiled at me, slightly leaning forward and resting his forehead against mine. We just stayed like that for a long time. Why? I don't know…we just did.

As confused as I was, this felt surprisingly right…

I wanted to stay like this for a long long time. I didn't want Gaara to pull away and I didn't want a reason to pull away from him.

I could feel Gaara's breath blowing against my lips and I'm sure he could feel mines. (I wonder how bad my breath smells…)

Gaara then did something unexpected. He leaned forward even more and kissed me. Not on the cheek, not on the forehead, not on my nose (like he usually always did) but on my lips.

Before I could eve try and pull away, he pulled me against him, one arm wrapped around my waist, the other around my back, his hand dug into my hair.

I couldn't do anything. I felt immobile. I mean, what would you do? O.K you'd probably kiss back and already have half his clothes off (ya perverts) but I have no idea what to do!

Maybe I should push him away…but that might hurt his feelings…

I can kiss back…but that might give him the wrong idea!

The wrong idea that I might actually like him in that way!

Wait, do I like him in that way?

Oh crap, he's just slipped his tongue into my mouth.

Ew, this is….this is…

Kind of nice….

Who knew Gaara was such a good kisser…

O.K Uzumaki, snap out of it….

Gotta get my thoughts together…my feelings together.

I feel the hand at the back of my head move to cup my cheek. The thumb slowly caressing my skin.

All of this felt extremely, incredibly nice.

You know fuck it.

I threw my arms around Gaara's neck and kissed back.

I don't care that it's wrong.

At the moment every little problem is gone, right out the window (like all those chairs in my office).

The wedding; that can wait.

Sakura; I'll talk to her about Sasuke's feelings for her later.

And Sasuke; I'm sorry.

At the moment, all my thoughts were focused on how nice this all felt. How Gaara's lips were pressed against mine.

We had to break away sooner or later but that still didn't stop us from our make out session. Gaara had sat down on the couch, all the while smiling up at me with complete and utter admiration in his eyes, and pulled me down so I can straddle his lap.

I think I'm giggling but I'm not really quite sure since the kiss has left me more than a little out of it (plus I'm too manly to giggle). Gaara pulled my down for a kiss again and that's how we stayed for the next hour or so (so damn long but so flipping nice).

We were interrupted by the guards knocking on the doors, telling us through the door something about me having to go home now. They said someone sent a message requesting they wanted to see the Hokage back at Konoha.

I felt reluctant to have to get off my comfy seat on Gaara's lap but I knew I had stayed longer than usual.

With one last small kiss (small being it lasted another 5 minutes) we said our goodbyes and I headed back to Konoha.

Todays meeting…was fun.

Yay! new chapter! and it took forever! I'm so sorry! I just had writer's block is all...

well hope u like it! they kiss! wooo! finally man! oh yes and thanks to Nin Dog Paku for correcting any errors this had and stuff (i think she got every mistake...)

thanks also to all those who reviewed! you guys are awesome and i love u all! they really got me off my lazy butt