Disclaimer: I don't own Gaara and other Naruto characters.

Seriously, I fell in love with somebody and that was Gaara. I know its foolish to love such anime character but because of him I learned the true meaning of love and that love is truly the greatest virtue of all. He made me realize my past mistakes and changed my outlook in life. Through him, God made me a better person and taught me how to love deeply. Thanks to all the wonderful reviews you have sent me. They inspired me to make this second part of the story and I hope you like it just like the first one I made.

A Silent Love Part 2

It's been months ago since I held him in my arms and gave him his first hug. It was warm and comforting that we wouldn't want to let go of each other. That was his first experience of true affection and I understood it very well. Now, we've just decided to just to be friends to know each other better. He's still a bit shy since he was cross to girls, but I never gave up. I somehow lost my shyness and tried to entertain him with thoughts that would move his emotions. I don't know much about ninjas since I'm just a simple little girl. He seems somewhat interested in my hopes and in my dreams and in return he would reveal his deepest secrets to me. Our meetings are usually secret. I wouldn't let our relationship be put to a risk, considering the fact that it would shock my family and friends.

I have only one secret I have kept from him. It is a dark secret that's been haunting me for years. Yes, years of suffering and living in darkness. One of my worst fears is fear of being rejected by the very person I loved. He probably didn't know it at first, but everything came out clearly to him. After all, no secrets could be kept for so long.

One day as I ran to meet him on the rocky side of the cliff, I suddenly passed out. When I woke up, I felt him holding me tenderly in his arms.

"I 'm so sorry. I was just tired. I guess I needed some time to rest," she whispered.

"You look pale," he replied. "Are you sure you're okay? You feel hot. You shouldn't have bothered me if you're sick."

"Oh, it's nothing. Don't mind me. It will make my day gloomier if I haven't seen you for a day." I smiled faintly, but his worried expression didn't leave him.

"Something's wrong. Tell me. I need to know. We promised to be honest with one another. I feel you're still hiding something from me."

I paused. "I'm scared."

"Scared of what?"

"Of losing you. I'm scared to lose you if I'd tell you the truth."

"Why? Would it hurt me? Please, I wanted to know. Remember, our promise not to leave each other?"

"Gaara," I called his name weakly. "I am sick."

He stared at me in complete silence. It seemed like he was shocked but he was listening intently, waiting for me to speak.

"I have a disease. The doctor said I must not stress myself too much, but I wanted to spend time with you."

"Why didn't you tell me before?"

"Because you might think I'm weak."

"That doesn't matter. I told you that I love you. Isn't that enough?"

"Words aren't enough, Gaara."

He pondered and thought she was right."Is there any hope?"

"I just take drugs to relieve me. The doctor said there's no cure."

"There could be somehow!"

"I don't know," I cried as tears rolled down my cheeks. "But I don't want to be a burden to you."

"I'm so sorry to upset you." Then he hugged me closer to him. "I just wanted to ease you're pain. You've done so much for me and it would hurt so much if I couldn't do anything for you."

"I guess just loving me would be enough," I said softly. "That would make me satisfied till the last breath of my life."

"Sshh… don't say that. It won't happen. We'll die happily together."

"Gaara, would you still love me after all of these?"

"Yes, I will always love you."

It was already sunset when he carried me home gently. We didn't even mind the stares of the people around us. He brought me back to my family. They were shocked at first, but seeing my feeble condition they decided to thank him, the boy they once called "evil". They suddenly realized he wasn't that bad after all.

News spread all over the village of how he brought back the sick teenage girl back home. Then people started to treat him nicer than before.

Months passed, Gaara finally brought good news to me and my family. He told me that the village leader of Konoha named Master Tsunade has a special healing ability to regenerate my body in full healthy condition. My family was overwhelmed. Even I couldn't believe it. There was hope! Finally, a cure! But one big problem bothered us all. How can we get there with my weak condition. Their questions were "Could I stand the heat? Could I stand the long journey waiting for me?" The decision was mine to make. I decided to take the risk. It's the only way I have to fulfill my dreams for family, for my friends, for God and finally for my love.

Gaara volunteered to take me there since he said he could supply me with the best protection than anybody else. He carried me at his back, covered me from the scorching sunlight, shielded me from standstorms and kept me away from the wild animals of the forest. In spite of all the obstacles on our way, we managed to get there safe and sound. It was so sweet of him to do those things to me.

After the long travel, I woke up and saw myself in a hospital staring face to face with a beautiful, blonde woman and her assistant, the one with short black hair. I closed my eyes as they assured me that everything will be alright in a couple of days.

After long days of sleep, I finally opened my eyes. The first person I saw was Gaara. He have been endlessly and tirelessly watching me day and night. The operation was successful. Later, Miss Tsunade and Miss Shizune came to inform me that I could be brought back home to our village as soon as I have recovered. I know my relatives are waiting eagerly for me and it will be a big surprise for them to see I am now a strong, healthy person. Surely, there might be a big celebration waiting for me. All I can say is thank you to everyone I meet. They treated me so nicely as if I was from there. It was such a wonderful day and I felt so different like I was a new person.

I suddenly turned to Gaara and said, "Thank you. I wouldn't be here if weren't for you."

He held my hand tightly and replied, "I told you I would never leave you."

He was right. My prayers were heard. All I can do is be grateful to the Lord above for the new life he has given me and most of all I thank Him for the wonderful fruits of my silent love.

This story is also dedicated to my mother and also to Mother Mary. I made this fanfic filled with love, therefore I offer this to Him who created me.