Chapter 4

Sasuke was the first one up that morning. Itachi had worn himself out by staying up all night doing homework and he also needed sleep so he could go to the party at Neji's house. He had planned on taking Sasuke, but they both knew how that would turn out. But the party was the last thing on Sasuke's mind. It was Gaara he was worried about. He'd seen what Neji did to Haku, and he didn't want that to happen to anyone else, least of all Gaara. But thankfully Gaara seemed strong. He didn't seem like the kind of person who fell to pieces when someone tried to break them down. Sasukewalked into his room and found the redhead standing by the window, gazing outside.

"So Gaara, what do you want to do today? Itachi is going to Neji's party but I'm not since I'll end up kicking his ass." Sasuke managed a weak smile when Gaara looked over at him.

"That would be something to see." Gaara returned his gaze to outside the window. Things were different where Sasuke lived. From his own bedroom he just saw his back yard and streets. From Sasuke's house he could see everything; the skyscrapers, parks, highways.

"What's up Gaara? Are you alright?" Sasuke walked over and put his arms around him. "I'm sorry; that was stupid. Of course you're not."

"No, I'm alright…It's just the whole Neji thing. I mean, I haven't felt this way since the time that my father's friends hurt me." Gaara thought back to the incident. It had been two days before his uncle died. "It's hard to get over. I want to, but I have no one to help me through it." Gaara looked down and was about to cry.

Sasuke felt his heart tighten painfully at the sight. He turned the younger boy towards him and gently wiped the tears from under his eyes. "Don't cry Gaara," he said softly. "I won't let him hurt you anymore. That bastard raped you and I swear on my life that it will never happen again. I'll protect you." Sasuke kissed Gaara's cheek. "I promise."

Gaara looked at the other boy. "You mean it Sasuke?"

"Yes, I mean everything I say to you." Sasuke wrapped his arms around the redhead who hugged him back. "I love you Gaara. I need you."

"I need you too." Gaara hid his face in Sasuke's neck. A light, weightless feeling bloomed in his chest and reach down to his toes. He was so happy. Finally someone knew what it felt like to be him.

"Don't worry I'll help you through everything."

They both walked out of the bedroom and down to the living room where the others were. Their friends couldn't believe that Gaara and Sasuke hooked up overnight. But they weren't going to judge. After they all ate, they went their own ways. Naruto had to go home and do things around the house. He wanted to stay but knew he would be grounded if he didn't do his chores. And Haku needed to get back to Zabuza. His boyfriend was always worrying about him.

Sasuke and Gaara had decided to go to the mall after everyone left. They knew that Neji would come to the house and hang around until the party started back at his place, and being there with him would cause too many conflicts. Besides, Sasuke needed to go to the mall anyway. He had to get new clothes for Gaara, something for himself and Itachi, and he wanted Gaara meet his friends. He pulled into a parking space and got out with Gaara following right behind him. He walked up to his friends, but Gaara stopped in his tracks when he saw them throwing him dirty looks.

"Why do you have him with you?" his one friend said.

"He's my boyfriend, you dick." Sasuke said, glaring.

He walkedpast them and into the store. He knew his friends had a problem with Gaara, all because he didn't look or act like a jock. Why some people were so small-minded, he would never know. Gaara was himself and no one else. Not even Neji could change him, despite all the horrible things he had done. He and Gaara understood each other. He took Gaara's hand, squeezing it tightly. Fuck his friends. They were just mad because he had someone to care about. Actually , when it came down to it, they weren't really his friends at all. They had almost nothing in common except for a love of sports. If he changed at all, they would probably drop him like a bad habit. But he couldn't very well leave them either. Bailing out on his so called friends would cause problems.

After shopping, Sasuke and Gaara both left the mall to go home. Maybe Neji never showed up and they could help Itachi around the house. When Sasuke pulled into the drive way, he was relieved to discover that he was right; Neji didn't come. He parked the car and he and Gaara walked inside. They found Itachi in the living room.

"Hey Itachi. I got you those CDs you wanted." Sasuke handed his brother the bag. "Me and Gaara are going to stay home and watch movies."

"You better do your homework Sasuke. Or you can't have Gaara come over for a week."

"Fine, I'll do the god damn homework." Sasuke stormed out of the living room up to his room.

Gaara raised an eyebrow at the raven's childishness, but followed after him. With work strewn about them on the floor, they helped each on their English papers. Gaara was smart, but only because his father had relentless bombarded him with education and work as a child.

Once they were done, they went down to the basement to watch movies. Sasuke had all the good scary ones that he knew the redhead had a taste for. But one of them was so scary, Gaara spent most of it burying his face in Sasuke's chest. Sasuke took the opportunity to hold the redhead close to him, thinking it was cute at first. But then he ended up feeling bad and decided they should watch a comedy instead. The two of them snuggled up on the couch. He ran his fingers lightly through Gaara's hair, smirking when he felt the redhead shiver. Then he remembered that he left something in the car.

"Gaara? You know that thing I got at the mall today? I think I left it in the car. Could you go get it?" Sasuke watched as his boyfriend nodded his head and went upstairs to the front door.

Itwas dark outside and Gaara could hardly see a thing. He sighed and reached his hands out as he walked towards the car. He really didn't feel like tripping over something and falling on his face. There was a sound, but he didn't bother with it. Once he located the car, he gathered the bags of clothes and other things out of it and closed the door. As he turned around he walked right into Neji. The brunette didn't look to happy.

"I thought that you were staying at the Uchiha's. Too bad that you are mine and not Sasuke's." Neji walked up to Gaara and grabbed him.

"Let me go! I'm not yours, asshole! You raped me, remember? I'm with Sasuke!" Gaara yelled hoping that Sasuke will hear it.

"You better watch it. I got orders from your brother and sister. They said I can do whatever I want to you as long as I hurt you as well. Believe it or not, I'm very good at hurting people and I love messing with their heads. Now get in my car or I'll force you to." Neji hissed at Gaara.

Gaara glared at him. "Why are you doing this to me? I hate you and you just want to mess with me. I'm not a fucking toy!"

Gaara was really pissed off. He couldn't spend a night with his new boyfriend without someone fucking it up. Neji growled and yanked on his arm possessively.

"I said 'get in the car'!"

"Hey! What the hell are you doing?" Sasuke yelled, running out the front door.

He pushed Neji away from Gaara and stood in front of him protectively.

"Leave him alone, Neji! He doesn't want you. He hates you. Stop being a controlling fuck and go the fuck away!" Sasuke shouted angrily.

Neji's eyes narrowed. "Oh so you two are together now. You know, Gaara, that you are going to get beaten by Temari and Kankurou if you don't come with me now. They really care for you. They want you to have a good life and boyfriend." Neji smiled at them. "But they'll punish you if you make the wrong decision."

"No. I know my brother and sister. They just want me to be with you so I'll get hurt. I'm not getting raped for the third time in my life. Now fuck off. Me and Sasuke have things to do." Gaara stalked into the house and Sasuke ran in behind him. They locked the door and Sasuke called Itachi to tell him what Neji said. A couple minutes later, he put the phone down and sighed. Itachi wasn't too happy about the situation.

After an hour Sasuke checked to see if Neji was outside. Thankfully, he wasn't. They both sat on the sofa and waited silently for Itachi to get home. There was nothing either boy wanted to do; the stress was simply getting to be too much. After a while, Itachi returned, walking through the front door and stopping when he saw the two boys. Sasuke's gaze was drawn to him, and Gaara was looking down, zoned out.

"So what all happen after I got off the phone with you?" Itachi asked, sitting in the chair in front of the sofa.

"We waited a while and then checked to see if he was outside still. Thank god he wasn't."

"Earlier, he tried to force me into his car," Gaara said, cradling his face in his hand. "Who knows what the twisted creep was thinking."

Itachi sighed heavily. "Well, you're safe now. You two better get some sleep. Remember Sasuke; we have to go to the family thing tomorrow and Gaara can come with us too." Gaara nodded since he didn't want to go home yet.

The two boys rose and went up to Sasuke's room. Itachi watched them walk away. He was glad that they were together. For the first time in a long time, Sasuke seemed happy.

Up in Sasuke's room, Gaara and he lied on the bed holding each other.

"Why doesn't he leave me alone? I hate being everyone's toy. I'm sick of it. You're the first one who's treated me differently." Gaara closed his eyes as Sasuke kissed his forehead.

"Don't worry Gaara. I know how it feels. Two years ago, Neji wanted me for my body too. Itachi told him that I wasn't a toy and that he couldn't have me. That's why he left me alone. But your brother and sister are encouraging him to go after you. They're the main reason why you're getting hurt."

"I know. I love you and he keeps getting in the way. It's like I can't be happy without someone fucking it up." Gaara leaned closer to Sasuke. "I love you, Sasuke. I'm going to sleep now." The redhead's eye's closed, and his steady breathing filled the room a minute later.

Sasuke looked at him adoringly. "I love you too Gaara." He watched his lover sleep and smiled when Gaara moved in closer to him. He stroked the boy's beautiful hair. Sasuke knew that he was safe now. He closed his eyes and fell asleep.

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The next morning, Itachi went to Sasuke's room and woke up both boys, telling them get ready since they had to leave soon. Sasuke got out of bed first and dressed quickly. Sasuke gave Gaara some of his old cloth since the he didn't wear the gothic stuff anymore.

They were both ready to leave when Sasuke's phone went off. The number was blocked. How many people did he know who had blocked numbers? He opened the phone and pushed the talk button.

"Hello?" he asked the person.

"Hey Sasuke. I just want to say that I want you and Gaara both in my bed. I need to break you two soon or later. I might even have help with this." The person seethed maliciously.

"Who the hell is this?!" Sasuke yelled into the phone. His insides tensed painfully. He had a pretty good idea who it was. Gaara looked at him and knew it was bad.

Sasuke could practically feel the person on the other end of the line grinning evilly. "Your worst nightmare come true."

End of chapter. I know it's short but I'm didn't have any ideas. Well, I hope you guys like it and sorry for the cliffhanger. Lol I'm evil. Please review. Gaara loves reviews. Lol.