A couple of hours later, Adora and Gaara sat on the roof of Kazekage's office.

"I've always sorta wanted to do this," Adora said with a small smile, "You know, just hang out on a roof, but really never had the chance."

Gaara smiled, "Well, I'm glad. You see the Sand Village with new eyes. Of course I love my home, I would give my life to protect it, but I never knew someone would get so excited about sand."

Adora shrugged, "Like I said, this is the place I've wished I could be for so long. It's just so surreal that I am here."

Gaara and Adora had spent the day touring around, and being introduced to the locals. They still didn't feel that everyone should know about Adora being from another world, so for now they were saying Adora was an honored guest from another land. Not many people were really going to question the Kazekage. People had been extremely nice as well. Some of the young girls even asked where Adora had gotten her shoes, which just proved to her, even in a different world, some girls just loved their shoes.

They sat there for a long moment in silence. It wasn't uncomfortable, but peaceful. Adora didn't feel she had to be overly attentive with Gaara. Just being in his company and enjoying the moment seemed to be enough to please him. Adora didn't really feel any longing to be home. Sure, she had her first year of college coming to a close, and a part time job, but working as a ramen shop girl could fill that hole quite easily for her she thought.

Her parents were not close to where she lived right now, and if they found a way to control the passage between here and there, she would be able to see them just as much as she did now. Maybe they could even figure out how to get her cell phone working like they did in Doctor Who.

"Is there anything you need to get back to soon?" Gaara asked as if reading her mind.

She was about to tell him exactly what she was thinking, that no, she would be content to stay here forever, but instead she said, "I have classes in a couple of days, but the year is almost over. I have a job at a book store, but its only part time. I guess considering those two things, I would have to be back by Sunday, when I have a shift."

Gaara nodded, "We'll get you back before then,"

Adora hesitated for a moment, then decided to add, "If you couldn't, it would be okay."

Gaara smiled, "Don't be silly, we'll find a way." he said looking at her with kind eyes. Gaara was such a gentle soul, it was so strange how much he had changed in the last four years.

Adora bit her lip, "Hey Gaara?" she said feeling quite bold.

"Yes?" he said looking at her.

"Can I ask you something that I've wanted to do since I saw your flashback?"

"Sure," he said looking confused.

"Can I give you a hug?"

The look of confusion melted from his face and was replaced with a look of joy.

"You want to give me a hug?"

"Yes silly!" She said putting her arms out.

Gaara almost tackled her backward into a big bear hug. He squeezed tight, but after a minute of Adora wheezing a bit he pulled back a little

"Sorry!" he said,

"It's okay love," she said and pulled him into another hug. This time, just a tad bit gentler.

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"This will be your room while you stay here," Gaara said leading Adora to the guest bedroom.

"Are you sure it's okay if I stay here?" she said peaking into the room. "I mean, this is too nice, I can just stay at a hotel."

"Don't worry about it," Gaara said putting his hand on her shoulder. "You are a guest, a friend." He said with a smile. "And when Temari comes back from Konoha, I'm sure we will be able to figure out a way to get back and forth without any problem."

Adora nodded but felt a tight Knot in her stomach. Every Fan Girl knew what Temari coming back meant…

"Don't worry about it," He said. "Just try to get some rest, I have a big day planned in the morning."

Adora became interested at that, "Okay, I can't wait!" she said going to give Gaara a hug good night.

Gaara looked slightly surprised to be getting another hug so soon.

"I could get used to those," He said.

"Good because I love to give hugs," Adora said pulling away. "Well I guess I'll see you in the morning." she said as she entered her room.

Adora sat down on the large bed and let out a sigh. She wished she could fool herself and get some sleep, but honestly, she knew she was about to go into Fan Girl mode, and speculate every single thing.

The first, and most important thing, was what would happen to this world now that she was here? Gaara coming into her life really wouldn't change her world seeing as she was such a small part of it. But Gaara was the Kazekage, not to mention one of the main characters, so for all Adora knew, her coming here could have changed the story line completely.

She kept thinking about Deidara and if it was at all possible that Gaara would defeat him. She also wondered if that was such a good thing seeing as his death would lead to the extraction of the Shukaku. But maybe, it would somehow lead to him not being brought back to life. Adora thought of the butterfly effect and felt sick to her stomach.

But on the other hand, which did not completely comfort her worry for Gaara, but it did make her happy none the less, there was what he had said. He had said Adora was her friend, and she knew that when he said that, he meant it.

Adora lay down on her bed and kept thinking.

Maybe Gaara would deflect an attack

Maybe he would imprison Yura.

Maybe he would warn the guards.

Maybe he would try to move the attack away from the village.

Maybe…

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Adora woke up the next morning with the light streaming in her eyes.

"Wha?" she said sitting up. She rubbed her eyes, trying to gather her thoughts. After a moment she realized she was not in the guest bedroom anymore, but in her own bedroom.

She threw off her covers and walked into the hallway.

"Gaara?" she called out peeking into the living room. "Gaara?" she repeated, this time with a hint of a nervous tone.

She started checking every room, and as each second moved by she become more frantic. Five minutes later, with ever inch of her tiny house thoroughly searched, she slid down the wall, chest heaving, and completely at a loss of what to do.

She had thought that maybe she would be stuck in Gaara's world, but instead she was stuck in hers, and Gaara was nowhere to be found.