ACGOMN: Yep it's here again. A brand new chapter. This time it's Gaara's turn to receive some love.

I don't own Naruto or any of its characters, but I do own Miki and the other OCs.

One Shot 4

Pure

At Hiroko's mansion, the nine known as Jinchuuriki sat all around the room. They just met the day before and they were already beginning to become close. Naruto was telling them about his first big mission about Haku and Zabuza.

"And then I came and saved Sasuke," continued Naruto, getting all worked up. As he finished his story, Akira spoke up.

"That sounds so boring compared to my first big mission," said Akira.

"Oh yeah. What was yours," asked Naruto.

Akira shuddered at this. "I had to dress as a girl to catch some kidnappers." Everyone except Gaara and Miki began laughing.

"Haha," laughed Hiroko, who was also sitting with the kids. "Man, maybe being a ninja would be amusing."

"Oh shut up," said Akira, blushing.

"Well, at least your first kiss wasn't a boy," shuddered Naruto. Everyone looked at him in shock, even Gaara.

"Are you serious," asked Ronin.

"Yeah, it was Sasuke. Got beat up by his fangirls for that."

"That sucks for you," said Hoku. "You are probably the only one of us to be kissed, though."

"Most likely," said Gaara, finally getting into the conversation.

"Well, kids," said Hiroko. "I'm going up to bed." Hiroko yawned and went up to her room. Akira, Ronin, Kiyoshi, and Ringo decided to go up to bed. Haru stated that he was going get some water then go to bed. Hoku followed upstairs soon after.

"Hey, Gaara . How are your siblings," asked Naruto.

"They are fine," said Gaara. "Temari told me to ask how are you doing?"

"Tell her I'm good," said Naruto. "So, Miki how's life in Iwa?"

"It's fine," said Miki. "Miki is fine in Iwa."

"Are you sure," asked Naruto. "Your teammates are mean to you or anything."

"Miki assures Naruto that everything is fine," said Miki.

"Okay, I'm heading up to bed then," said Naruto. "Night Miki. Ugh, try not to get too bored Gaara." Naruto left Miki and Gaara alone in the quiet living room.

"I suppose you are going to go to sleep too," asked Gaara.

"Miki is not tired right now, Gaara-sama," said Miki.

"Don't use -sama," said Gaara. "Or any suffix."

"Gaara does not sleep I presume," asked Miki.

"Ah," said Gaara. 'Oi, brat don't be so cold to her.'

'Why the hell would you care?'

'For you information brat, she holds my mate.'

'Who is crazy enough to be with you?'

'Obviously Neko-chan.'

"Neko-chan," said Gaara, out loud by mistake. Miki stared at him oddly.

'Kitten dear. That's Shu-kun's nickname for me. After all that boy has my mate in him.'

"Mate? Shu-kun," asked Miki out loud.

"Uh," said Gaara, not knowing how to handle this.

"Miki thinks this is a bit awkward," she said.

"I agree," said Gaara.

"Miki thinks she will go to bed now," said Miki, going upstairs. Gaara was very confused at what just happened. He sighed. Another night of moon and star gazing.

Two days past since Gaara and Miki both learned that their demons were in love with each other and were mated. Naruto knew this already, so he figured that why they both avoided each other.

"You know that Shukaku and Nekomata are both very affectionate with each other," commented Hiroko, at one part of the day. All she got was a glaring Gaara and a blushing Miki. Naruto sighed at the older woman's antics. "Just stating fact. Just like Nekomata and Isonade don't get along because the bread incident."

"What bread incident," asked all the kids.

"Uh, that's a story for a different time," said Hiroko. "Just like that party incident."

"Hiroko stop saying those incidents. You just make us wonder about them more," complained Naruto.

"Sorry, maybe your demons will tell you," said Hiroko, grinning. Hiroko grabbed Miki and Hoku off to the kitchen.

"So Gaara I didn't know Shukaku can be affectionate," commented Naruto.

"Nor did I," said Gaara, still glaring at the older cat demons back.

"Don't worry about it. You are worried that Miki won't like you because of that fact. She's just shy," said Naruto.

"I don't know if you are trying to make me feel better or not," said Gaara.

"Don't worry about it," said Ronin. "Hoku and Miki will get used to us."

"True, it took Faith a while to get used to me," said Akira.

"Still hung up on that girl, Akira," commented Naruto.

"Oh shut it Naruto," said Akira, blushing a little bit.

"Kami, you are just as bad as Ronin with Kana," sighed Naruto.

"Hey don't bring me into this and Kana either," said Ronin. Naruto grinned and laughed at the two of them. Gaara watched in amusement as Naruto teased Ronin and Akira, who becoming red with anger and embarrassment. Gaara shook his head at the blonde's antics. Kiyoshi, Haru, and Ringo watched along as well, even butting in time to time. Gaara sighed as he was prone to do lately. He just hoped lunch time would come soon.

It was later that night when Gaara was up as usual. Naruto had stayed up and spent some time up, but then Kyuubi started complaining so Naruto went up to bed. Gaara stayed downstairs and tried to keep quiet. Last night he saw a rat and used the sand to kill it and well it woke up the kids and Hiroko., because of the sensitive hearing they had. She was extremely scary when that happened.

"Gaara," asked the voice of Miki, coming into the room.

"Ah, hello Miki," said Gaara, attempting not to scare her or him.

"Miki brought you some food," she said.

"Hmm, oh thanks," said Gaara. Normally Temari would be the one to give him the food at night.

"Miki hopes it is to your liking," said Miki. Gaara twitched. "Is something wrong?"

"You are not my servant. So don't talk like that," said Gaara. He disliked the servants and the way they spoke, which is why he got rid of them. Miki, technically, was suppose to be his friend. The last time he checked friends were suppose to act like that around each other.

"Oh sorry. Miki didn't mean it."

"Don't apologize."

"Ah, Miki shall leave now," said Miki, going to go back upstairs. Gaara took a bit of the food she made.

"Miki it's delicious," said Gaara, hoping that would get the girl happy.

"Miki is happy that you like it," she said, giving the red head a small smile. It was like that for the remaining nights Gaara was with them. Sometimes Miki would try to stay up with Gaara, but would fall asleep on Gaara. At first he was quiet uncomfortable with that, but he soon got used to it. In fact, he even welcomed it.

"So tomorrow Gaara is leaving to go back to his Kazekage duties," said Miki, sitting on the couch next to Gaara.

"Ah," said Gaara.

"Miki will miss Gaara."

"Um, I will miss you too," said Gaara, awkwardly. No one ever said that to him, not even his siblings. Miki shifted her position and gave the boy a hug. No sand interference when they touched because Shukaku welcomed the girl, for she contained his mate and love. Gaara slowly returned the hug. It was that night that Gaara decided that he liked hugs.

It was after the war. Gaara and Miki were getting checked over by the Godaime Hokage, along with the others. Naruto was still knocked out. Temari and Kankurou were fussing over Gaara.

"Stop I'm fine," said Gaara, swatting his sister's hand away. "I'm sure Shikamaru would appreciate your worry more." That caused his sister to blush and nod.

"Miki," said Haru, "Show Hokage-sama your arm. I know I saw that get hurt."

"It's fine now," said Miki. She, even though she said she was fine, showed Tsunade her arm.

"You fought Sasori if I'm not mistaken," said Tsunade.

"Ah, Miki did fight the giant puppet," said Miki.

"Man, I wished I fought him," complained Kankurou. Tsunade was examining her cut.

"Well, it seems you have fast healing abilities just as Naruto," said Tsunade. "Everything seems fine. Just go easy on it for a while."

"Miki will be careful."

"I'm sure Gaara will make sure of that," said Temari, getting him for the jibe he said before. This cause Miki to blush and Gaara's face to get colored.

"Aneki," warned Gaara.

"Anyway," said Ronin, trying to redirect the attention over to him and away from the two. "I believe it's my turn to be checked over."

"Miki-san," said Sakura, barging into the room. "Hoku-san, you need to talk to her." Miki nodded and followed Sakura off to Hoku's room.

Later that day, Gaara was speaking with Naruto in his hospital room. Naruto was listening to Gaara who was asking him his advice about a certain pink haired ninja, who is not Sakura.

"Gaara, ask her to go back to Suna with you," said Naruto.

"I don't know."

"Listen, she can't go back to Iwa," said Naruto. "You and I both know that. Plus is she goes to Suna she can fulfill her dream."

"Dream?"

"To be a normal housewife," grinned Naruto.

"Eh?"

"No need to be embarrassed. I know it's a weird concept for you, but you are in love with each other and not because of the demons."

"What are you talking about you lunatic?"

"Hmm, that's a first. What I'm talking about Gaara you are in love with Miki."

"Like how Itachi and Hiroko are in love or Sasuke and Sakura right?"

"Yes."

"..." Gaara said nothing as he left to locate Miki. He found Miki sitting outside of Hoku's room talking to Sakura with a worried look on her face.

"Sakura, Miki," greeted Gaara. "How's Hoku holding up?"

"Hoku will not speak with anyone but Miki but even she won't say much to Miki," she explained.

"Don't worry Miki, Hoku will get better," said Gaara.

"Miki knows," she said.

"I have to go check up on some other patients," said Sakura, noting that Gaara wanted to talk to Miki, alone.

"Miki, what are you going to do now that you can't go back to Iwa?"

"Miki does not know."

"Would you like to come to Suna and stay with me and my siblings."

"Does Miki have to be a ninja?"

"That depends on what you want to do."

"Miki wants to go, but Miki must talk to Hoku more," Smiled the girl.

"Miki," said Gaara.

"Yes?"

"I love you."

Miki's eyes widened and her smile became a grin. "Miki loves Gaara too." Miki then hugged the red headed boy and kissed him on the cheek.

"Thank you."

"No, Miki thanks Gaara for his love. It makes Miki happy," said Miki.

"Miki you don't have to talk like that around me," said Gaara referring to her first person talk. "I'm never going to make you feel bad."

"I love you," said Miki giving Gaara a full blown kiss on the mouth. Both demons were thrilled at that. Gaara kissed back. It was indeed a good day for him.

Hoku watched from inside the room she was in. She smiled, about time they are together. Too them long enough.

ACGOMN: Well, that's it for this one. Next is Sasuke/Sakura. REVIEW!!