Chapter Three:
Naoma continued her way to the village, whispering to the spirits as she went. She heard a rustling of leaves behind her, she stopped and waited. Then all of a sudden puppet string flew out of nowhere and pinned her to the tree behind her. Kankuro appeared before her, his puppet right by his side.
"You're new around here, am I correct?" He said, smiling evily.
"You aren't to hurt her." Gaara said. Kankuro's eyes widened in fear as Gaara's sand cut the string into pieces. They fell to Naoma's feet and she smirked at the pair.
"Where is Temari?" She asked, her voice a cool tone as she eyed both boys. Kankuro shrugged and Gaara looked upwards as a figure plummeted down in front of him.
"Miss me?" Temari asked, grin full.
"Temari, what brings you to the Leaf Village?" Naoma asked. Going up to Temari and stroking her blonde hair lightly.
"Can't say, secret business. Thank you for your concern though." And with that Naoma was flung clear through the trees, only to be caught by Sasuke. The both made an oof as the impact of their bodies was made. Naoma looked at him and back at the Sand civilians, but they were gone and the spirits were in their place. Naoma pushed away from Sasuke and continued on to the village but he followed her, his hand brushing hers every now and then. As they continued to walk in silence she became angry and turned to him.
"What are you doing?" She snapped, her eyes flared and he backed up in despair.
"Nothing, I just wanted to walk back with you." He replied, his eyes dropping down to the forest floor. She forced his eyes to look at her with a simple touch of his cheek. He glanced at her perfectly rounded lips and caressed the side of her head in his hand. She leaned into him and their hearts both sped up. She looked at him, the anger gone, replaced with bitter sweet love and affection. She got closer and his head came down to hers, his lips forming in the correct position for a kiss. Before it could happen though the leaves rustled and their moment was interrupted by an annoying and obnoxious Naruto.
"Hey guys! What're you doing?" He asked them. Naoma turned to him and smiled kindly.
"Don't worry about it Fish Head." She said and then flashed out of sight, the spirits around her snickered and followed their master. Naruto rubbed his head and looked at Sasuke.
"What just happened?" He asked, but Sasuke was watching Naoma leave. Sasuke felt a tug at his heart as she got farther away and he realized that he wanted her. A spirit slipped a note into his hand and then went on back, after Naoma. Sasuke looked at his palm with curiosity but then smiled at the meeting spot written so delicately on the piece of paper. Naruto huffed and continued on his way, leaving Sasuke to ponder about his meeting with Naoma.