This is about 3 years later!!
Gaara sat looking at Pein sleeping while he was making a sand version. Leader had only given him a simple life since joining the Akatsuki: keep happy. He was always wondering why he hadn't been able to kill Pein but also why the touch of Pein's hand made him light on fire. Gaara knew nothing of Pein's past but could see the pain in his eyes. Pein tossed the pillow against the wall like it was a kunai. Gaara stroked his hair humming.
"NO!!" Pein screamed as one of the piercings began to bleed. Gaara cleaned it gently. Pein was at peace suddenly. "I love Gaara-san."
Love? Leader needs more sleep. Gaara thought blushing which he didn't understand much. "I l-l-love you to." He knelt close gently setting his lips on Pein's lips then sat back up without waking him. Deidara came in and sighed.
"Wake leader. We have visitors."
"Will do Dei," he sighed as Deidara left and he gently woke leader. "We have visitors."
"Morning Gaara," Pein said stretching.
"Morning. We are needed elsewhere at the moment."
They left their shared bedroom and out to the commons area where Naruto, Jiraiya, and Neji were sitting as if it was their home. Zetsu was being held back by Itachi who was more than willing to kill them but let out a sigh of relief seeing Leader and Gaara finally emerge from behind their locked door.
"Took you long enough," Naruto said. "Gaara the sand village needs you to lead them."
"I won't let him go back to the abuse. Naruto I spared those who had hurt him but if he goes back there will be no village left," Pein almost growled his inhuman growl. The piercings served for two things control over his inner wolf as well as a punishment.
"I know you worry Pein but Gaara is the only one who can," Jiraiya sighed standing and touching Pein's shoulder.
"Then I will go as his helper. No one will hurt him."
With that the entire Akatsuki packed up ready to leave in seconds, Pein was excited to be moving to the one place Gaara felt safe. Pein packed and helped Gaara leave with them.
The village was excited to see Gaara safe and alive. Pein was jealous that no one besides the Akatsuki thought this highly of him. Gaara gently squeezed Pein's arm to get him to loosen up around his waist.
