Chapter Four:
I burst open the door to the apartment. I look around to see if Father's home. "Where were you?!" A voice calls from inside. "I was just looking for someone," I say warily. Father walks in front of me and says, "Looking for who?" "Subaku no Gaara," I say quickly. He makes me so nervous. "Gaara, do you know what he did to my old friend Yashamaru!" He yells so loud I have to cover my ears. "N-no," I stutter. "He killed him! I don't want you near that… that abomination!" He yelled even louder. "Yes, Father," I say quietly. I wish mother were here, and then Dad wouldn't me so furious. She always made him happy. He never got mad back then. I run to my room and cry silently. I knew father was friends with another A.N.B.U. from the Sand. I just never knew that…. I don't even want to think about it! I want to be Gaara's friend! He's always so lonely, so sad and…and full of hate. I wish I could make him smile. "You can make anyone smile Tsukiko!"
Mother used to say. I open my window for some fresh air and the go lie on my bed. Why did I even bother looking for him today? Suddenly, a paper note flies through my window onto my bed. I snatch the paper and read it.
"Hi Tsukiko! How did talking to my younger brother Gaara go?
Please let me know! The forest of death examination's in a week! I'm so nervous!
You know that Shikamaru-kun, I think he's hot! Anyway please tell me everything!
-Temari-
I'll tell her everything tomorrow. I still can't believe she likes 'lazy ass'! I wish Mom was alive, more then anything. I listen to the wind to see if I can hear her. "Become friends with Gaara, Tsukiko! He needs a friend," The wind seems to whisper. I wipe away my tears. Tomorrow is a brand new day, full of surprises and good things. I soon fall into sleep.
