I realize there are MANY typos in the last chapter, i don't know why it auto corrected lol. But anyway I don't own any of these characters or The Naruto series or franchise itself. it all belongs to kishimoto. R&R please! And thank you for the views!
Gaara was walking in front of me very calmly. Too calm, and too casually. How can he have a composure at all in this situation? So many thoughts were running through my head that I wanted to fake fainting for once. I'm not even married yet and I'm changing already! " Lady Hinata." We stopped in front of an inn, I wasn't paying attention at all to the surroundings or where I was going until now and realizing we were in a red light district. "U-uhm-mmm K-kazekage-sama-a?" trying to grab his attention as he went into the inn. I also noticed it was a love hotel. "U-uh-m a-ah…" I stammered so many un recognizable words that I couldn't even comprehend what I was saying.
"Please hurry." Gaara had ordered, In that moment staring up at the Inn one more time I felt the stares on our backs from the still remaining prize's and competitors as if their own masks formed smiles. I couldn't take it anymore and just rushed in right behind Gaara.
What was the meaning of this? Is he trying to come on to me already? I haven't even kissed before! But to be possibly taken advantage of while courted?! I don't even….I felt my face go more red it made my kimono look like a floating dress.
My mind was in a whirl until I felt myself bump into Gaara for the second time today. "Please, come in." He opened the door and slipped his sandals off as I did the same. Once in with the door shut I took one look around the room. It made my face feel unbearably hot again. how much more of this can I take?
The big bed, the room dressed in red and cheap cupid designs, signs pointing to the condoms and a jacuzzi bathtub. Just what was this Kage trying to do too me!? I didn't even want to know what was in the rest of the dressers. "I-uh umm I-if you dd-dont mind me asking, eh-what is with this r-r-room-m?"
"It's just a rouse to mislead any possible enemies or competitors'. And my brother thought he was doing me a favor." He made the word 'brother' sound very sharp as he stayed standing straight with his arms folded.
But I was relieved that this wasn't set up for the room's main purpose, I don't know how I could have explained that Neji. But I couldn't think of that right now, "Kazekage-sama, what exactly did you want to talk about?" He looked over to me, It was a bit intimidating. He was still in the competitor uniform, Gaara was on a thin side but he still had muscle mostly on his arms and legs from what I could see. I wondered what his stomach looked like, he wasn't chiseled like a god or not as tall but I'm still shorter by two inches, but I'm pretty sure even if he wasn't Kazekage he would attract other women's attention. So why me?
Gaara looked over to me, his eyes held welcomeness " I wanted to talk about our relationship from here on." A light blush came back to my face. "I-I see."
He held his gaze on me, " It doesn't…" He paused holding his chin with his thumb over his mouth. What is he so unsure of? "I't does not mean you're not allowed to do as you please, just the obvious that you can't have any other lovers in your life. If you do, leave them." Understandable, though the only person I wanted was Naruto but he was trying to hitch me with Gaara in the first place. "You can still act as a ninja but your missions are limited, and if it means going to another village I will ALWAYS have someone accompany you." That also is understandable, though no emotional sense to me if the marriage was just over village bonding. Sure a wife of a Kazekage means being a target, so I guess I won't question it. "You will be allowed to visit family but I am at least to join you." Atleast he's nice about it. He did say the other competitors wouldn't have treated me as well. " And as for the marriage itself, most of your missions will be cut down more." Ah, that's the catch besides being married to stranger.
I wanted to object but decided that I'm honestly getting a better deal here. "I understand."
"Good, I guess that is all I have to say." He was about to leave until I moved to block him. I trembled at my action as his eyes motioned my way but if I'm spending my life with this man, I might as well overcome SOME of issues. "I actually wanted to ask you a few things." Gaara took a step back and waited. "Why me?"
He looked startled but only for a second then looked away from me," My village. It needs a gentle touch in the leader department. And the council had urged me to try to at least find a partner to bring our village into a different light, so they told me to try to compete in this game . And Naruto, we send each other letters all the time. I told him about my predicament and he had advised me to try to seek you out for if not a real marriage, at least a partnership with you."
So Naruto was trying to hitch me for awhile, it was thoughtful but he such an oblivious fool, well he was my fool…WAS.I dismissed the fact that Gaara searching for me was planned and decided to bring about another topic "My family is-" "He also told me you also deserved to have somewhat of freedom from them. I didn't understand to be honest, but I also wanted to help after seeing most of the families of the competitors. Hyuuga Heir or not the ones that would've caught you, their families would have devoured you."I was hoping to avert away from talking about this whole marriage game but I gulped thanking god for the luck I was given. "My family, they are strict and dominant with the branch family. I honestly want to change that but If I didn't compete the clan elders would have forced my father's hand to seal me into the branch family."
His eyes widened with confusion, anybody that didn't understand would be confused.I continued "To my family, I am not exactly the heir they wanted and has tried to strip me of my duties as a ninja saying I was not fit for nothing but a wife." the air was very still his brow was low to his eyes," B-but my family itself is fine, we get along as people more than we do as clan ranks." I smiled trying to ease some thoughts that might've been going through his head.
He seemed like he was calm now,"Thats good at least. But now onto another note before I leave." He took one step closer to me took my hand and placed a ring in my palm. " When It comes to us, it is honestly your choice." He let go and then left but stopped. I waited looking at his back confused, what more does he want to say? He sighed, "You also don't have to call me by my title if you don't want to. It really isn't necessary, Naruto doesn't even call me kazekage. A friend of his is friend of mine, and as such you are free to call me however you wish." I blushed a bit. To call a Kage by their name, I might as well try, "Yes G-gaara-s-sama." Close enough for my comfort."No rush. And also," Gaara paused "There is an extra kimono in the bathroom if you wish to try to save the one you're wearing. It seems like a waste to keep wearing something that's meant for a more special occasion." He said lastly before he left.
I felt relief come over me, I am still afraid. But I can't always be feeling like that if I'm to be married to a Kage."From what I hear it isn't so bad but…" I guess I should just remain cautious. Shaking my thoughts I looked in the mirror to notice my mother's Kimono a little dingy. So taking Gaara's advice I went to change "How much of this did he plan?" thinking to myself as I view the new kimono through the mirror. A Dark purple with a white obi, and at the sink there were hair pins with butterflies. Maybe this won't be so bad after all?
Then my attention came to the ring as I stepped out of the inn, It was a simple wedding band. It made me realize that I really don't have a chance with Naruto anymore, not only did he set me up, he seemed uninterested me himself. But I have to at least thank him for a better chance. I wondered if he picked a girl yet from the games, though I would think not since most girls didn't like him. But he probably wouldn't have minded bargain a girl to give her freedom. " I guess this is just how it's going to be."