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A/N: Ok. . .so here's another chapter of my lovely first –yes first- yaoi fanfiction! I have gotten some LOVELY reviews!! I really do love it when people give me reviews and it really encourages me to write more. God knows where this story is going and how many chapters there will be. . all I know is, I will be writing this story for a good 5 more months. Lovely eh? Someone actually said I portrayed Gaara very well, knowing that he won't be all 'mr. tough-guy' automatically. It's probably because my friend was in an abusive relationship and she's told me so much about it. . . anyway. . .THANKS SO MUCH! –I hope to get so many more reviews!-

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A hand pressed against Gaara's side as he woke to see Sasuke hunched over, looking at his ribs. They were probably healed by now, but it seemed like it had only been yesterday since he met Haku, had been beaten by Sasuke . . . he had slept through the week like a baby. Itachi had given him these pain killers –he didn't know the brand name, they were something from Germany though- that had literally knocked the poor boy out.

"Sasuke? What are you doing?"

"I'm checking to see if you're better,"

"Oh,"

Gaara sat up and stood up, walking to his closet and stripping, pulling his pajama's off and slipping on his skinny jeans and a long sleeved deep purple shirt.

"What are you doing?"

Sasuke jumped up and ran over to him, his eyes glaring down at Gaara.

"I'm getting ready for school,"

"You're not better yet!"

"Yeah. I am. I feel fine Sasuke,"

"Gaara. . .I said you're not ok!"

"And I said I am! I am not in pain!"

"Gaara! God dammit! I think I'd know what's best for you!"

And with that, Sasuke's hand had shot out and slapped Gaara across the face, knocking him to the ground. A breath escaped Sasuke's throat as he glared down at his boyfriend, his eyes flaring.

"Sasuke. . ."

"Shut up,"

Sasuke turned around, crossing his arms as he let out a small noise.

"If you want to go to school. Fine with me. As long as you don't see that Haru,"

"It's Haku,"

"Whatever,"

Gaara pushed himself up and rubbed the sore spot on his cheek. Did he do something wrong? He must've. Sasuke was just trying to care for him. He was just. . .loving him. Yeah! Sasuke was doing it because he loved him. . .right?

"I'm sorry Sasuke,"

Sasuke turned around and was captured by Gaara's arms, who was hugging him lightly, his head on Sasuke's chest.

"I'm sorry,"

"Thanks,"

Sasuke knew he should be sorry, but it was so much easier this way. . .innocent Gaara doing what Sasuke pleased. It seemed pretty fair. Gaara didn't complain at all. In fact, he was constantly apologizing for things that Sasuke had done. Sasuke assumed it was best to push the matter aside. Sasuke wrapped his arms around Gaara, pulling the boy to him. A small sigh escaped his lips as he pushed the boy away, walking out.

"I'm getting breakfast,"

Gaara nodded and sat on the bed, covering his cheek in pain. Sasuke did have a strong grip. Itachi walked in casually, looking at the 'depressed' Gaara.

"Gaara?"

"Hm?"

"What's wrong?"

"Oh. . . nothing,"

Itachi frowned and moved forward, grabbing Gaara's hand and pulling it down to see Gaara's swollen, red cheek. His eyes widened and he sat next to Gaara, an arm around him.

"Did you stand up for yourself?"

"Itachi. . I tried. I told him I was fine. He insisted I need more recovering. .then he lashed out and slapped me,"

Itachi ran a hand through his hair and shot a small sigh toward Gaara.

"Why didn't you hit him back?"

"Because! I love Sasuke! I-I love him Itachi,"

Itachi stood up and lifted Gaara up and ran a hand down Gaara's face.

"If you love him. .stop him from hurting you. He's hurt you physically and emotionally,"

Gaara nodded slowly and sat back down, pulling his black converse on and tying them,

"Ok,"

"Now. Get to school. You've missed a lot of school so far,"

Once again, the boy nodded, Sasuke was probably already at the school and Gaara would have to walk to school alone. . again. He smiled to Itachi and nodded.

"Thanks Itachi,"

"No problem,"

Gaara exited the house and started down the sidewalk, his hands shoved into his pockets as he walked mindlessly down the pavement. He heard someone behind him and felt a hand grip his shoulder and flipped him around. Gaara let out a gasp as he looked up to see the kind face of Haku.

"Haku!"

"Hey Gaara!"

Gaara's eyes widened as he remembered the words Sasuke had told him earlier. But Haku was just a friend. . right? He wasn't kissing Haku or anything. No. He was just talking.

"Uh. . . hey,"

"Oh, how did that little 'conflict' with Sasuke go?"

"Oh! That? Th-that went fine!"

"Oh. Ok!"

Gaara nodded and turned back around, walking. Haku sped up to walk next to him, looking down at him.

"Something wrong?"

"No,"

"Why are you acting all weird?"

"I'm not acting weird,"

Gaara sighed and stopped, looking at Haku.

"I just got back from the hospital. I'm in pain currently,"

"What? Why were you in the hospital?"

"I was injured. I don't want to talk about it,"

As he started to walk again, Haku grabbed his arm and turned to him face him, his hands cupping Gaara's face.

"He hit you. Didn't he?

Tears ran down Gaara's face as he looked up at Haku's soft face. He opened his mouth to speak but Haku had bent down and kissed him softly on the lips. His tongue ran softly over to Gaara's bottom lip and he bit down lightly. Gaara moaned and moved his arms up to Haku's neck. Before he could even set them around his neck, he pulled his face away. Remembering Sasuke.

"No. Haku-"

Haku had moved in for another kiss, but before his lips reached Gaara's he heard someone come running down the sidewalk. Gaara turned to see an angry Sasuke sprinting toward them. Gaara's eyes widened as he shoved Haku away, backing away from the scene.

"Gaara!"

Gaara shook his head, his hands near his face as he felt Sasuke come closer to him, only to find him punching Haku in the face.

"SASUKE!! STOP!"

"Fuck this-"

He pushed Haku over and stepped on his gut and stormed over to the cowering Gaara.

"Sasuke? Please, I'm sorry I-"

"You cheap little whore!"

And with that, his hand shot out and grabbed Gaara by the neck, pulling him close to his body.

"You swore you weren't cheating on me! How could you? I SAW you! He kissed you!"

"Sasuke!! He KISSED ME. I didn't do anything!! Please!"

Sasuke growled and gripped tighter, causing Gaara to gasp in pain and his hands shot up to Sasuke's wrist, gripping it, trying to pull it off.

"Please Sasuke!"

He kept his firm grip on Gaara's neck and struck him across the face, hard. His hand moved to the back of Gaara's head where he gripped his short spiked hair and pulled it down. Gaara gasped in pain and his pale hands fell off Sasuke's wrist.

'He's mad. Really mad. I kissed Haku. I kissed Haku. I wish I could just. . . .die. . .'

Gaara stopped moving and looked up at Sasuke with sea-foam green eyes, they watered as he opened his mouth to say something, but before he could even sputter something, Sasuke had pulled harder on Gaara's hair, causing him to whimper.

"Sas-uke . . ."

"What!?"

"I'm . . . I'm sorry. Please. Kill me. Please,"

Sasuke didn't think that was such a bad idea actually. Although, that would mean that Gaara would never be with him. Sasuke sighed and threw the boy to the ground, stepping onto his gut.

"I'll definitely deal with you at home. . . whore,"

Gaara felt the cool pavement under his back and he turned over to press his face into the pavement.

'I'm sorry. . . Sasuke.'

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A/N: Of course Gaara doesn't stand up for himself yet. It takes time!! Itachi's got to do a better job at this whole 'defense' thing. Or Sasuke could just be killed. . . .either one!! REVIEW PEOPLE!! WOOT!!

-TG