Hallo, folks. Shanti here, providing you with the second chapter of "Looking Right Through You". Thank you, wonderful reviewers, I love thee so! Except you taximofo! You can go to HELL. Naw, I still love you. Even though you don't like my hidden Itachi bashing. ;D

Warning: Yaoi, language (maybe), Shounen Ai, OOC.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, unfortunately.

'Hey…' is Naruto talking in someone's mind.

'Hey…' is thoughts.

"Hey…" is talking.

"Hey!" unknown for now.

The Past Will Tell:

Naruto frowned, and then smiled quickly, "I'm sorry about that, but Gaara isn't used to strangers."

"Souka… it's fine," Sasuke replied, looking at the somewhat possessive redhead.

Naruto walked to the back to sit behind Neji. Gaara involuntarily let go of Naruto and sat behind Sasuke. A pale hand landed on a tanned one, and slowly Gaara glanced at Naruto, his eyes searching. Naruto grinned his usual grin that made Gaara's heart flip.

'What are you worried about? He's just a transfer!' Naruto's voice echoed in Gaara's head.

Sasuke wasn't just a damned transfer, Gaara knew for sure. The moment he saw Sasuke he knew something was going to change and not for the better. Gaara knew the look Sasuke was giving Naruto. He knew it very well. It was a look that Gaara longed to give Naruto; a look of lust. Gaara was just a brother to Naruto, nothing more, and that was what tore at his heart the most.

Gaara nodded, even though he didn't believe Naruto's logic. Naruto squeezed Gaara's hand gently and smiled, and Gaara smiled back lightly.

The door slammed open, and Orochimaru stepped in. He had paper white skin and golden eyes that made his whole demeanor appear snake-like. His golden eyes examined at his surroundings carefully when they finally locked on Sasuke. Sasuke shifted in his seat.

'Uh, oh.' (A/N: Pedomaru's raping Sasuke with his eyes! D: )

"Pink slip?" Orochimaru asked, tapping his foot expectantly.

"Yes, Sensei," Sasuke got up and gave Orochimaru-sensei the pink slip to sign. Once Orochimaru did, he gave Sasuke the slip back.

"Arigato," Sasuke said, and went to his desk to sit.

'Man, I thought I was going to die.'

"Turn to page three hundred and thirty-one in your Literature textbook. Ugh, and for Christ's Sake, give Uchiha a damned book!" Orochimaru yelled.

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"Finally, it's lunch time! My favorite subject! I'm so hungry," Naruto groaned, and, as if on cue, his stomach grumbled. Gaara, who was, of course, by his side, rubbed Naruto's stomach, looking worried.

'Its fine, Gaara, I'm just hungry, that's all. Quit worrying,' Naruto grinned, and Gaara smiled lightly while nodding. Gaara took Naruto's hand in his, and they walked to the cafeteria. Once they got there, Naruto immediately went on the long line for food, and Gaara followed. After a short period of time, Naruto's eyebrows creased.

'Oh, crap, bathroom! Gotta go, gotta go, gotta go!'

Gaara rolled his eyes, and took a step to follow him until Naruto stopped him. Gaara looked up at Naruto in confusion.

'Stay on line! I don't want to wait so long again for food. Here's some cash, if I'm not back yet. You know what I like.'

Gaara growled, but reluctantly obeyed.

'You're a pal, thanks!' and with that Naruto ran off.

With Naruto gone, Gaara felt a weight on him; a weight that only Naruto could lift. Gaara sighed.

'A pal, huh? That's it, Naruto? That's all you're willing to give me? You're going to reward me with friendship when I gave you my heart?' Gaara thought miserably.

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Uchiha Sasuke spotted Gaara on line for lunch without Naruto. Strange… He decided to go over there to talk to Gaara. However, Haruno and Yamanaka were behind him.

'Oh, God,' Sasuke groaned. Despite his agony, Sasuke walked towards them.

"Oi, Yamanaka, Haruno, can I cut you?" Sasuke asked as casual as possible.

Ino's and Sakura's eyes sparkled.

"Anything, like, for you, Sasuke-kun," they said in unison. They glared at each other, and started to bicker. As Sasuke cut them, Gaara grew wary.

"What do you want from me?" Gaara asked his voice raspy.

"And a hello to you, Sabaku no Gaara."

Gaara ran a hand down his naturally ruffled hair red hair in a frustrated manner and turned around.

"Oi, why are you always around Naruto?" Sasuke asked.

Slowly, Gaara turned back around, his expression grave.

"What is it to you?" Gaara sneered.

Sasuke shrugged, "Just pure curiosity."

"I don't know about you, but I think curiosity killed the cat."

'And oh, how I'd love it if you were the cat, Uchiha," Gaara thought, eyes flashing maliciously.

Just before Gaara was about to raise a hand, Naruto ran back. Sasuke blinked, and saw Naruto's back in front of him, arms raised in a defending manner.

'Don't. You. Dare,' Naruto commanded Gaara.

Gaara brought his hand down, and looked down at his feet.

"Are you okay, Sasuke?" Naruto asked with a tone of worry.

Sasuke blinked in confusion, "Yes… why wouldn't I be?"

Naruto frowned, and then grinned hastily, "Good! Come one, Gaara, I'm not so hungry anymore."

Sasuke stared as the pair walked out of the cafeteria.

"Excuse me, sir?" one of the cafeteria women tried to get his attention.

"Oh, I'll have a slice of pizza that's plain," Sasuke took his food, and paid.

Sasuke walked towards the table Neji occupied with his friends. He sat down next to Neji.

"Oi, what happen over there when you were in line?" Neji asked, and the others nodded, interested.

"I don't even know, Hyuuga."

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Naruto and Gaara were in the bathroom in one of the stalls. Gaara sat on the toilet while Naruto stood.

"What do you think you were going to do there?" Naruto asked using a voice that anyone could hear.

Gaara remained silent, looking at his suddenly interesting shoes. He never noticed how clean they were.

"Gaara, please answer me."

Gaara looked up reluctantly. His face was stoic. "What did you think I was going to do? Play patty-cake with him? I was going to fucking kick his ass!" Gaara said with pure anger.

Naruto stayed silent, waiting for an explanation.

"You know why? He was pissing me off! The way he looks at you, and don't act like you didn't know. You know, I know, and soon everyone will now if he keeps it up."

"So? Why did you feel the need to kick his ass?" Naruto questioned.

Gaara stared at him as if he wasn't aware. Gaara stood up and closed the space between them.

"Because, you idiot, I love you." Unable to control his feelings, Gaara kissed him.

'I loved you ever since we met, and I still don't know why you never searched my mind to find that out… and yet, that only makes me love you more…'

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Gaara's Point of View:

Tormented by day, tormented by night… Tormented by light, tormented by the darkness that engulfed me…

I was Sabaku no Gaara, and I was only six years of age, and yet, I was the most hated person of Suna. It was as if the only thing I did wrong was live my life. However, it killed another. My life on Earth killed my mother, if I wasn't born, kaa-san would still be here. She died just for me to live, and yet, I wished I were in her place.

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I picked a rose from the garden my mother took care of. It was so precious to her because it was almost impossible to grow any flower in this desert, yet she accomplished it… with love. I touched my forehead with my free hand. Love. At a time, I thought I knew exactly what love was, but I was mistaken. Love was not a feeling of deeply caring for a person. Love was just a sham; an utter word that made one feel like he or she was important. Love was just a sugarcoated word.

I looked at the rose in my hand, and I realized that I pricked myself with one of its thorns. Blood trickled down my finger. I stared at my finger, and smiled. It was beautiful. That blood oozed from my finger made me wonder. Perhaps, if I got enough of this substance out of my body, my wish would come true. However, there were no weapons around. All the weapons for fighting had been locked away, and it was forbidden to use one, except for, of course, war. I thought that was stupid. Violence would never end. Kitchen knives could be used as a weapon, yet are those locked away? No. Otou-san might be the stupidest person I was ever associated with. He brought shame upon the title of Kazekage.

I looked up at the sky. Stars. It was a beautiful sight to see. Stars are not only a delight to look at, but they are also guides. Where would the stars lead me? There was only one way to find out. I walked and walked and walked. Endlessly… wondering where the stars would guide me. I looked around at my surroundings. Nothing was familiar anymore. Where… am… I? I started to run. Did the stars mislead me? Before I knew it, the stars disappeared. It was day. There were no stars to guide me anywhere, even if it was to my own deathbed. I collapsed. I stressed my body far too much.

'Oi, Gaara-chan!' a voice shouted.

W-who was that? How did the person who my name? I opened my eyes slightly. I looked at the person who turned out to be a boy. He had blonde hair, and blue eyes. His skin was tan, and for some reason, there were whisker-like scars on his cheeks. I pushed myself up, and looked at my surroundings. I was in a room. It was small and simple, although the color of the wall burned my eyes. It was orange.

"Who might you be?" I asked, glaring at him intently.

'I'm Uzumaki Naruto, Gaa-chan!' Naruto's voiced boomed inside of my head.

How? Who, no, what, were you, Uzumaki? How was it that you were able to talk to me in my head? Was I going mad? Was I dreaming? I didn't have the faintest idea.

"How… did you do that?" I asked, fear covering my voice.

'I dunno, actually. My guard said that I could "enter people's minds", but I'm not sure. I was able to do it since I could talk! Isn't that cool?'

"Uh…" I didn't know what to say. What was there to say?

Naruto's eyebrow creased, "But I can talk like this, if you want! Um, I didn't mean to freak you out. You're not the first that was freaked out. I can stop!"

"It's not a bother. I just didn't expect that. So, all you can do is talk to people in their minds?"

"Actually, no. I can read your mind, too! Ano, I think I can—" Naruto was cut off when a man rushed through the door. He had brown hair, dark skin, and a scar across his nose. He looked frantic.

"Naruto! Where were you? I was looking all over for you…" He trailed off, and looked at me.

"Iruka-sensei! This is Gaara, I found him in the woods just laying there. He looked like he needed help."

Iruka's features softened, "Is that so? That's very nice of you, Naruto."

Naruto grinned, "I know. Hey, Gaa-chan, this is my guard, Iruka-sensei!"

Iruka sighed, "Naruto, how many times do I have to tell you? I'm your guardian, not your guard."

"Whatever," Naruto grinned, "Hey, can Gaa-chan and me go outside to play?"

"Sure, but don't go to far from the house," Iruka warned.

"Will do, see you!"

Suddenly, Naruto took my hand in his and ran out the door. Once we were outside, Naruto let go of my hand. All of that warmth depleted from my hand, and I craved for more. I stared at my hand. What was wrong with me? Warmth was not a new feeling for me. I lived in the desert, so of course, it wasn't. However, this kind of warmth was different. Warmth that you can never get sick of… what was it? Warmth full of… love? I shook my head mentally. Love was a fake feeling only to make people feel better about themselves. Nothing more.

I looked up at the sky. Only the Sun and clouds filled the space. There were no stars to guide me back home. Wait… where did the stars lead me anyway? Did it serve a purpose? I looked at the blonde's figure who was basking in the sunlight. I closed my eyes to clear the nonsense in my mind. That was preposterous. When I was deep in thought, I found that Naruto was staring at me. I tilted my head to the side in question.

"Don't go."

Before I knew it, I was in Naruto's arms.

'You're… the only one! The only person (1) who didn't run way! You're the only one who didn't shun me 'cause I was different. You're the only one who treated me like a person! Don't go… please, don't go…

'Where would you go, if you leave? Home? What home? Is that the place where you tried to run away from in the first place?'

I felt moisture around my eyes, and a sob threatening to come out. Where would I go? He was so right…

'What is this to you? A hug, right? Were you ever held like this? Weren't you only hugged for show? Wasn't it a hug full of hate?'

My eyes widened, my sobs escaped, and my body shook. Naruto rubbed my back to soothe me. Timidly, I wrapped my arms around Naruto. Naruto gave me something I never had back in Suna. Maybe I did die… and was revived by this little bundle of blonde.

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"You're… in love with me?" Naruto said after he broke off the kiss.

"Yes, Naruto. I loved you ever since you saved me."

"Gaara… I love you, but I'm not in love with you. You're my best friend, and you're like a brother to me. Even when I fall in love, I'll never stop loving you," Naruto said sincerely.

Gaara felt tears threatening to fall. Naruto sighed, and hugged Gaara.

'At least you didn't push me away, abandon me, and crush my heart even more. Naruto… you're beautiful in and out, and whoever wins your heart doesn't deserve you.'

Gaara tightened his hold on Naruto. Might as well embrace what you can have… even when it is only friendship.

End o' chapter

(1): Not including Iruka, of course.

A/N: So, that's chapter two! Thank you, taxiphobia for the editing, you're a doll. I decided. IMPORTANT: SEVEN- TEN REVIEWS EQUALS A NEW CHAPTER.

Why? Because I see crap that gets more reviews than I do. Like, I see BS that gets twenty reviews with only two chapters. Crap meaning obvious grammar mistakes, spelling errors, and confusing to read. Get it, got it, good. Thank you! Love you, and review! It motivates me.