A/N: Short chapters, but 2 days in a row! ^-^

I do not own the characters :P

Sasuke's POV

The way he stared ahead, as if there were something there, bothered me. I was going to leave him be, but then I saw a tear drip off of his jaw, splattering onto the desk. I didn't even debate going over to comfort him, it just happened. I was on my feet, walking towards him. He didn't even notice I was there until I pulled him onto his feet, into a tight hug. I let go, and led him out of the classroom and into the restroom, which was deserted. We went into the bathroom stall, where I held him in my arms while he cried.

His sobs turned into soft sniffles, and he was pulling away from me. I looked at him after he left my embrace, he was looking down.

"Why did you do that?" He asked, trying to be cold. His lips were still pouty.

"We're friends, Gaara. I don't like seeing you hurt, it hurts me too.." I watched his facial expression change to shock.

"Hm." Was all he said.

Gaara's POV

A friend, someone who is there for me. Sasuke doesn't know, I already have one of these. A sickness of the mind, but a friend nonetheless. However, nobody else can see my friend Shukaku, and he is very cruel at times. I am not used to the kindness Sasuke is showing me, and I know deep down it can't last forever, but for now I want to hold onto him. I never want to leave this stall, the warmth of his arms around me. I settle back into his arms, sighing.

"Sasuke?"

"Hm?"

"Why? Why do you stick around with me?"

He looked at me as if I were crazy, then tilted my head up. "First of all, you are beautiful. You're eyes are amazing. Second, I can see through that tough guy act. You are very good at acting, but I can see through it. We are almost the same, we have that pained look in our eyes. I want to help you, Gaara. Please let me help you.." His voice trailed off, leaving me speechless.

Then the bell rang, and we had to part ways.

I couldn't get him out of my head, no matter how hard I tried. It was impossible for me to focus on my schoolwork.

"You know he's just using you." The voice of Shukaku returned into my head.

"No..he's to good of a guy for that.."

"Don't deny it. I will always be you're only true friend. Do not overlook it, Gaara. We were practically made for each other."

"Shut up." I said out loud, causing the kids in the hallway to look at me.

"What?" Sasukes voice said from behind me.

"Huh?" I spun around, to face him.

"Who were you talking to?"

His face was full of concern. How do I explain this?