Hey there guys, Co chan here.
This chapter is abit of a short one so plz don't hurt me. I hope it's still good, let me know if it is or not I beg you.
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Co chan xox
DISCLAIMER
Co chan: I do not own Naruto, or any of the other characters. Drey and the other boy however are my creations therefore belong to me only!!
Drey: Hey, what if I don't wanna belong to you?
Other boy: At least you have a name so quit complaining!!!
'...' individual thought
' italics' inner voice
"..." speech
Gaara groggily opened his eyes upon hearing a sweet voice.
'I've died and gone to heaven,' he thought.
His focus slowly sharpened as the voice got louder.
"Gaara-kun… Gaara kun."
Opening his eyes fully he realized a head was bent over him and he was lying down. Looking up he found himself caught in a pair of moon-like eyes.
"Gaara-kun, you're awake. Daijobu ka" Hinata questioned when he opened his eyes.
"Gaara-kun?" he queried.
When she realized how she'd been addressing him she blushed heavily. He then tried to sit up but stopped as his head spun uncontrollably.
"Slowly or you'll get a blood rush," Hinata instructed as she helped him sit up.
"Where is everyone?" Gaara asked, looking slowly around.
It was then that he realized he was no longer in the gym.
"Gai sensei brought you to the infirmary whilst Lee sama finished the class," Hinata explained.
"Lucky them," he muttered.
Hinata started giggling whilst applying an ice pack to the lump on Gaara's head.
"Itai," he breathed as he flinched from the cold.
Hinata just smiled and continued to hold it in place.
"So…" Gaara's gaze roved across her face, "who hit me?"
"Drey san, though his aim is usually much better. He's captain of the mixed team I'm on," she replied.
"What's to say he didn't get what he was aiming for?" Gaara said bluntly.
"Oh no, Drey is a nice person. He wouldn't do that, I just know he wouldn't," Hinata weakly protested.
"So you like him then?" he continued.
"NO!!" she shrieked and then went red with embarrassment. "I mean… no I don't," she covered.
Hinata felt that Gaara's gaze could pierce even the hide of a rhino. She felt extremely vulnerable and didn't know why. It wasn't a fearful type of vulnerable though. It was more her resolve of keeping quiet that was being broken down and she wasn't really sure that she minded.
Next second the infirmary door opened and a busty blonde walked in. Hinata immediately bowed.
'That's right, she's the headmaster,' Gaara recalled.
'She could be my master any day,' another voice commented.
'Shut up you.'
At that the other voice let out a howl that left Gaara's head throbbing.
'Bloody inner voice,' Gaara cursed.
The woman had long blonde hair that was split between two pig-tails, a youthful face and a rack that any pervert would dream about… or in Gaara's case his inner self.
"Sabaku-san correct?" she directed at Gaara.
He nodded in response.
"First day and already in the infirmary? I hope this doesn't turn into a daily habit," she commented.
"Not unless I get a ball to the head on a daily basis," he retorted, not looking at all amused.
"Well I advise when you sign up for the after school clubs that you stay away from ball sports," she stated then turned to Hinata. "Can you make sure he remains in one piece for me Hinata san?"
"A..ah, hai Tsunade sama."
Tsunade winked at her as she walked out.
Her attention was turned back to Gaara as he let out a groan when he attempted to stand up. She quickly stabilized him and looked at him openly.
"Are you sure you're ready to move around?"
"I'm not a weakling, I'm fine. What are you, my mother?" he snapped.
She flinched in response and withdrew her arm. Gaara looked at her and instantly felt ashamed. She had her head down and it appeared that she was muttering to herself. He approached her slowly with his hand behind his head; this was not an everyday situation for Gaara.
"A…ano… gomen ne Hinata chan. I didn't mean to snap. It's just that I hate it when people underestimate me and…" he babbled.
Hinata looked up and he could see water tracks down her face.
'Crap, I made her cry!' he mentally cursed. 'What do I do?" he panicked.
'Comfort her,' his inner voice stated.
'WHAT? What does that mean?' he questioned.
'Hug her or something,' it suggested.
'Are you serious?!' he shrieked.
'Well unless you want to do something else for her…'
'Bloody hentai conscience.'
'And you love it!' it cried and did this wacky laugh.
Gaara walked up to Hinata slowly and very unsurely put his arms around her. Initially her body went rigid but then relaxed into his arms as her tears started to dry up. Just when Gaara was getting comfortable footsteps sounded in the adjoining room.
Gaara and Hinata quickly pulled apart as the nurse poked her brunette head out.
"I think you can make a move now you too," she stated dryly. "Afternoon classes are almost over but you've still got your clubs to attend."
They both nodded.
"And don't forget your training tomorrow morning Hinata chan."
"Hai, Shizuka sensei."
The nurse (Shizuka) smiled, "off you go then."
The two youths went out into the hallway and Hinata went to walk away but was stopped when a hand pulled on her own. She turned to face the owner.
"Are you okay?" Gaara asked uncertainly.
She nodded slowly and stopped when she felt a hand on her face. Gaara used his thumb to wipe away the tear tracks from her cheeks.
"Gomen Gaara kun," she said looking up into his face, "I guess things are just getting to me."
'She's not telling me something,' he thought to himself.
He just nodded in response.
"A..ano, have you joined any clubs yet, Gaara kun?"
He shook his head.
"Anything you want to do?" she pressed.
He shook his head.
"I might just do what Naruto and Sasuke do. No offense Hinata but I don't think volleyball and I mix," he said and smirked.
A smile lit her face, "well let's go find them then," she stated.
His hand had not left hers so she pulled him after her down the hallway.
Shizuka poked her head out the door and watched them disappear down the corridor.
She grinned and called, "you can come out now."
A busty blonde stepped out from around the corner.
"Playing match maker are we, Tsunade sama?"
"Nonsense, that boy needs all the help he can get and who better than your Hinata," she responded.
Shizuka nodded in agreement.
"And if things work out for them so be it," Tsunade added with a wink.
Shizuka let out a sigh.
"Now, time for a drink," the blonde stated walking into the infirmary.
"You know you're not allowed to drink during school hours, especially at school," Shizuka growled.
She cast one more look in the direction the pair had gone.
'Good for you Hinata.'
A yell rang out from inside, "where'd you hide it this time Shizuka?!"
At that she rolled her eyes, walked back in and closed the door behind her.
A/N
If you guys hadn't figured it out, Gaara's inner voice/conscience is Shukaku… go figure, lol.
Not much to say about this chappie, I just wanted to get it up and going. Hope you like it and PLZ REVIEW!!!!