When sound meets sand

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Chapter 5

Temari and Kazumi's friendship grew closer as they talked while making dinner. They laughed and teased each other, starting to act like sisters. 'So, Zumi, which one of my brothers can you see yourself with?', Temari joked, while they set up the table. Kazumi rose an eyebrow, then closed her eyes. 'Well, I'm not saying which one, but what I am saying is that I can see purple headed children running around in the future.', she replied as she set up four plates on the dining table. Temari stared at her with a confused face, trying to decipher what she had meant. 'Oh, only set up three, Kankuro isn't going to be back until late.', Temari stated. She called Gaara down for dinner,but there was no reply. She shrugged and walked to the dining table and sat with Kazumi. They ate peacefully, sharing a good conversation between bites,and finished around 9ish. 'Well, I'll clean up and wait up for Kankuro to serve him dinner.', said Temari. 'Nonsense! I'll do it. You get some rest.', Kazumi answered back. Temari gave her a tired smile and headed up the stairs. 'Goodnight.', she called out, and Kazumi waved.

It was 1am when Kankuro arrived, looking tired as ever. She was sitting on the couch, reading a book when she heard the front door click. 'Here's your dinner, it's still fairly warm, so be careful eating it.',said Kazumi as she handed Kankuro a plate. Kankuro bent over and gave her a kiss on the forehead before leaving to his room with his food. Kazumi was turning off lights when she heard pacing coming from the 3rd floor. She looked at the rest of the dinner she had heated up. *i'll take some to Gaara.* She served him a plate of food and walked up the stairs, up to his room. Kazumi stood outside his door and let out a sigh. *Here it goes.* 'Gaara?', she called out, as she opened the door. He looked at her. 'I was waiting up for Kankuro and decided to bring you some food, since you didn't come down for dinner.', she said placing the plate down on a nightstand. 'Thank you.', he replied in his usual monotone voice. Kazumi closed the door. 'What are you still doing up? I heard you pacing.' He turned away from her. 'I have a lot on my mind, and also I have my insomnia.', he replied. She walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder. He looked down at her, and she smiled back. 'Well, that insomnia isn't going to win tonight.', Kazumi said,grabbing Gaara's hand and guiding him to his bed. 'This isn't going to work. The Shukaku won't let me sleep.', Gaara mumbled, laying down. 'Try, don't worry, I'll wake you up if anything happens.', she replied. Gaara nodded and closed his eyes, while Kazumi walked over to the window and sat on the edge. An hour or so passed and she walked over to check on Gaara. She examined his eyes carefully. They moved under his eyelids. Kazumi sat on down on his bed. 'you never fell asleep, did you?', she sighed. Gaara open his eyes and looked at her. She faced him and stroked his hair back, exposing his forehead. 'you're going to sleep tonight, whether you like it or not.',she whispered and pulled his head onto her lap. Gaara stared at her with wide eyes. His cheeks tinted pink as he looked up at her. Kazumi stared running her fingers down through his hair, pushing away his bangs from his face. She could tell that Gaara was trying to fight the urge to fall asleep, but he eventually lost.

Kazumi rested her head on her hand,and her arm rested on the night table. She continued to stroke his hair. *i've never seen such a peaceful look on you* Gaara suddenly turned over,facing her stomach. He reached out his arm and wrapped it around her waist. His expression had a hint of uneasiness. 'You must be uncomfortable.',she whispered, slowly lifting his head and getting up. Gently, she placed his head on the pillow, and covered him with a sheet, Gaara immediately shifted around, getting comfortable. She let out a sigh, and scratched the back of her head. *i guess I'll leave now.* she stretched her arms and left the kazekage's room.

It was around 8am when she left the kazekage's room. 'Well, no time for sleep. Might as well help Temari cook breakfast and maybe take a nap around noon time.', she mumbled. Council members greeted her as she walked down the stairs, and she politely waved at each one. Once she reached the first floor, someone was already making breakfast. 'Kankuro?', she asked. He turned from the stove, and gave her a smile. 'Morning, Zumi. How'd you sleep?', he replied. She walked over to a tea pot, and poured herself some tea, then leaned against the counter. '...fine.',she lied. Kankuro looked at her with a raised eyebrow. 'Really? Because those bags under your eyes beg a differ.' Kazumi sipped her tea. 'What are you making?', she asked, trying to change the subject. 'Natto, koshihikari, and miso soup. Here, try some, tell me if it needs anything.', Kankuro said, hovering a bowl of miso soup infront of her face. Kazumi gladly took the bowl and tasted it. *please don't get food poisoning! Please don't get food poisoning!* she swallowed, and a smile formed from ear to ear. She gave Kankuro a thumbs up, as she placed her bowl on the counter. 'Wow Kankuro. I had no idea you could cook!', she grinned, 'that's another thing you can check off as attractive.' Kankuro blushed. Just then, Temari walked in. 'Goodmorning guys.', she yawned, 'mm, what's for breakfast? I'm starving!' She took a seat on the table and Kazumi served her. 'Say, Kankuro.', Temari said, with a mouthful of rice 'mind if I do your makeup today?' Kankuro glared at her. 'It's NOT makeup! It's war paint!', he shouted. 'Yeah, yeah. Whatever floats your boat.', she replied. Kazumi rubbed her temples at the noise the two siblings were making. *I'm going to get such a major headache. Now I am see why Gaara's always in a bad mood* Gaara walked into the room and glared at his siblings. 'Quit your bickering. It's too early in the morning to get migraines.', he snapped. The siblings immediately stopped their arguing, and continued with their meal. 'Good morning, Kazumi.',Gaara greeted, taking a seat across from where she was standing. Kazumi could've sworn she saw a smile on his face. 'Lord kazekage.', she smirked. Temari studied her brother and Kazumi.

~ Temari's pov ~

*hm. Gaara never greets us, let alone a stranger. What?! Is that a smile?* I looked at Kazumi. *shes smirking.* I swallowed some rice. *wait...she said she could see purple headed children in the future. Her hair is blue, and Gaara's is red. THAT'S IT!* 'YOU LIKE GAARA!', I shouted, slamming my hand on the table, causing rice to fly everywhere. A giant smile formed on my face.

~ back to normal pov ~

Kazumi blushed and glared at Temari. Kankuro almost choked at what Temari said. 'Kazumi, can I talk to you for a second?', asked Gaara, motioning her to follow him. 'uh, sure.', she replied. She glared at Temari once more and mouthed the words 'don't even start', before joining the kazekage outside. 'Um, what did you want to talk to me about?', Kazumi asked nervously. Gaara closed the front door. ' if it's about what Temari said, I'm sorry. I didn't know she was going to burst out and say it, I hope it didn't make you uncomfortable.', she babbled. Gaara chuckled. 'No, it's not about that. I just wanted to thank you for helping me fall asleep. It's the longest I've slept in years.', he stated. Kazumi nodded, giving him a cheesy smile. ' but, it's nice to know that you like me.', Gaara teased, giving her a smirk. Kazumi felt her face heat up. 'W-what?! I do not.', she shouted, puffing out her beat red cheeks. Gaara chuckled and lead her back inside.

An; welp~ there's chapter five ^-^ Hope you enjoyed. :3

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