Chapter Five:

My annoying penguin alarm clock wakes me up with its terrible 'squawk of doom'. I turn over to the see what time it is and it's 6:00 A.M. Who set my alarm that early! I slowly jump out of bed and stand in front of my window, breathing in the fresh air of spring time. I wonder what I'll wear today. Well, it is nice and sunny and I haven't worn my white dress in awhile… You know what! I will wear it today! I quickly slip my dress on with some white shorts underneath. I'm so tired; I only got to sleep at eleven o'clock last night. I look in my mirror and my hair's an absolute mess. I wonder what I'll do with it today. Maybe just a braid so it won't get in my way. I really don't know what to do! I guess a French braid will be nice…. Argh I always have a hard time deciding what to wear! Mom was always so helpful when she was alive. I remember when she died how pale she was. It was almost as if she had turned into a vampire! Shuddering at the thought almost made me mess up my braid I'm still working on. Okay, just tie the bottom and done! Now, I just have to brush my teeth and I'm out the door!

Five Minutes Later

I wonder where Gaara is. Why can't I stop thinking about him! I've wanted to be people's friends before but I never thought about them constantly! I have butterflies in my stomach whenever I'm near him but I just don't know why! I'm pretty sure it's not love though. I mean I just met him and he might not even like me! I really don't know why I'm getting myself worked up! I feel like I've hit someone…. Not again! I'm such a klutz. "Watch it!" The person growled at me.

I look up to see Gaara staring at me. "I'm so sorry Gaara, I didn't mean to!" I say apologetically. He just gave a 'humph' and started to walk off. I grabbed his arm quickly and before he could speak I asked him, "Do you want to train with me Gaara, please?" He just stared at me. "Please, Gaara-kun," I pleaded.

"Leave me alone!" He growled and tried to shake his arm loose. "Gaara, please train with me just this once! Please, you always look like…" I clamp my mouth shut. I'm an idiot. Why did I say that! "Look like what!" He questioned me angrily. "You always look so lonely and confused about something!" I sighed. He just stared at me once again but this time, I saw a faint smile creep across his face. It was a short-lived smile that was soon replaced by his emotionless expression. "Fine, I'll train with you if it's the only way to make you shut up. Just don't expect not to come out with some scratches, I don't go easy," He snarled.

"Okay…." I answered warily. "Hurry up and follow me," Gaara growled impatiently at me. Sheesh! He's only five steps ahead of me! He's really impatient. "I'm coming!" I sigh and run next to him. "So, Gaara-kun, I'm just wondering why you have the kanji 'love' on your forehead?" I asked. "Shut up will you! I want to think," He grumbled. Well, I guess I better do what he says. According to Ten-Ten he's dangerous when he's pissed off. I just wonder why he's like that. "What the hell are you doing?" Gaara growled. I look down at my hand and see I'm holding his. "Sorry, I'll stop," I say and begin to pull it away. I guess I subconsciously did that. "Damn it you walk so slowly! Are you a snail?!" Gaara snapped at me angrily. "Sorry," I sigh. Without warning he runs ahead and I have to scramble to keep up with him. He didn't even bother to look back to see if I was catching up.