Hey guys sorry about the wait I know you're anxious to see what happens! Since you're so anxious I won't keep you waiting.

(Aya's POV)

I fell asleep beside Gaara almost every night for the four days he's been in the hospital. The one night that I didn't I couldn't sleep. Neji and Naruto didn't visit today, but they did text me asking how I was and if Gaara was awake yet. And answer was always no… but I know he'll wake up soon, I know it…

(Gaara's POV)

After my conversation with Shukaku I fell asleep again, how long have I been sleeping? Seems like hours but I'm sure it's been days. I drifted back into semi-consciousness trying to open my eyes once more. I felt the sheets, the wires and tubes, and the bandages again. I opened my eyes slightly, Jesus it's bright. Why are hospitals always white? It makes it very hard to see. I tried to move but my body wouldn't respond. When I got my eyes to open enough to see clearly I saw a few monitors and my gourd was sitting against a wall, I wonder who brought it… A blur of light brown made me turn my head; Aya was asleep with her head resting on my bed, holding my hand. I smiled at the sight of her; she looked so peaceful and calm. I scanned the room again and saw her bag sitting on the floor next to her.

I felt Aya stir and I turned back to her; she hadn't woken up so I squeezed her hand. She slowly lifted her head and opened her eyes. "Gaara?"

I smiled at her and her bright green eyes lit up. "Hey Aya." I said.

She stood up and wrapped her arms around me, "Thank God you're awake."

I hugged her back and held her for several minutes. When she pulled away I saw tears in her eyes and the guilt clenched my stomach. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you worry so much."

She wiped the tears from her eyes and leaned in a few inches from my face, "You saved my life Gaara, you have nothing to be sorry about."

Her lips met mine and my head started to spin. Her lips were warm and gentle as she kissed me, much different from when I had kissed her in the parking lot; then I had thought she was dead. When we parted our eyes met again and Aya stroked my hair.

"I love you Gaara."

I felt my heart jump at those words. For the longest time I didn't know what they meant but now I do and I wanted to say them back.

"I love you too." We kissed again and I held her close not wanting to let go.

She finally pulled away and looked at me, "There's something that's been bugging me."

"What?"

Her expression changed slightly to something I couldn't quite place. "Kiba was telling me what happened after I passed out in the parking lot and when he was going to tell me what happened to the guy who attacked me he stopped. He said you should be the one to tell me."

I didn't want to tell her. I wished Kiba did at least the she would've had time to think about it.

If she really cares about you she'll understand.

Not now Shukaku.

You know I'm right.

He was right. Even though I didn't like it I would have to tell her eventually. "I punched him and then I killed him."

(Aya's POV)

I stood there, thinking about what Gaara had just said. I wasn't that surprised; he told me he'd killed people in the past. It was just hearing it that shocked me. I took a breath, "How?" I tried to ask as plainly as possible.

He bit his lip and replied, "With sand."

I looked at him confused, "What?"

He looked over in the corner where that weird gourd was and he reached for it. Then a small steady stream of sand slithered out and down the gourd. The mass of sand moved across the floor and onto the bed. It swirled and danced and started to form something. When Gaara closed his hand and the sand hardened it was in the shape of a rose. I picked it up and marveled at the detail, "Wow."

Gaara smiled for a brief moment and looked at the ground, "So you're not upset?"

I saw his worried expression and wrapped my arms around his neck, "No, I'm not upset. I'm sure you weren't really thinking."

He hugged me back and sighed, "I was thinking, but all I could think about was that he'd hurt you."

We let go of each other and I took his hand, "Its okay, I still love you."

Told you so.

Shut up.

I nearly freaked when I heard that, "What was that?"

Gaara looked at me confused, "What was what?"

"I heard a voice and then your voice in my head!"

You can hear me?

"There it is again! Am I loosing it!"

Gaara smirked and put his hand on my shoulder, "Calm down Aya, it's Shukaku."

I stared at him, "Your demon?"

I prefer the term tailed beast, thank you.

"That's creepy."

Gaara sighed and shook his head, "He wants to meet you."

I twirled a piece of hair with my free hand, "Okay… but how is…"

The next thing I knew I was standing in a white room with Gaara. We both looked around quickly and then looked at each other. "Any idea where we are?" I asked.

Gaara pursed his lips and looked up, "I've only been here once and he told me it was my subconscious."

"That's right; I connected your minds to that I could talk to you face to face."

A tall dark haired man stood in front of us. He looked normal except for his eyes; completely black with yellowish centers. They looked like they could burn right through your very soul… seriously.

I tilted my head to one side, "You are not at all how I pictured you."

Gaara scoffed, "He's putting on a pretty face for company."

Shukaku smiled, "Hey, how did you picture me?"

"Well…"

A piece of paper fluttered down from now where and he caught it. He chuckled and turned the paper around for us to see. It was my vision of Shukaku; it looked kind of like a Houndoom from Pokémon only A LOT more demonic.

"Cool trick." I said sarcastically.

"I just wanted to talk, Gaara's been acting strange and now I know why."

"Well then lets talk." I said.

I lazily opened my eyes, morning already? Shukaku, Gaara, and I were up all night just talking. It was extremely boring but Shukaku did try to make it fun. We played checkers at one point and neither of them could beat me! Muuahhahaha!

"Good morning beautiful." I heard Gaara whisper.

I looked around and realized I fell asleep on top of him. I felt my face turn red as I got up off the hospital bed. "Good morning."

Gaara sat up and swung his legs over the side of the bed, "So what do you think of Shukaku?"

I sighed and then yawned, "He talks a lot."

He laughed and I smiled, he does have a nice laugh I knew it!

A nurse walked through the door and gasped, "Oh, your awake! Wonderful, I'll get a doctor!" She walked back out and I sat down on the bed next to Gaara and held his hand.

"Thank you."

He smiled and squeezed my hand, "For what?"

I leaned on his shoulder, "Everything."

He let go of my hand and wrapped his arm around my side, "I could be telling you the same thing." He kissed my head and we heard footsteps coming towards the door.

THE END! Or is it! SSSOOOOO sorry about the late update! I had serious writers block anyway hope you enjoyed it! BUT I do have an idea for continuation! But I want to know if you want my to continue! So please review and tell me what I should do!