That was one heck of a dream. Well, that guy was really an eyecandy, if only he was real. It's already eight am? I was knocked out pretty hard, it's a good thing that my first class does not start until 10:30 am.

"Good. You're awake now, I cleaned your living room but I had trouble using your kitchen, are you aware that you have no actual food here?"

Okay, so it wasn't a dream. Mr. Hottie is still here. Thank god he got rid of his dress. All that's left is a maroon suit. Better than his outfit yesterday but still, well let's just say that it definitely isn't what you would commonly see in department stores.

"Sorry about that, I don't really cook, like ever. Who are you again?"

"Sabaku no Gaara or Gaara of the Desert whatever you prefer, Aria."

"So you're still going on about that cosplay thingy huh."

"What makes you think that I'm lying, Aria?"

"Well, I didn't finish the manga or anime but I'm pretty sure Gaara has the sand moving thingy going on."

"Is this not proof enough?"

Holy freaking moly, sand surrounded him like a sphere, a perfect sphere. I got out from my bed and walked near the sand sphere and made a couple of knocks.

"Wow, so you're the real deal. How can you stand being inside that? I'm claustrophobic so that's pretty much a nightmare for me. Can you see through the sand?"

"Only if I wanted to. What's claustrophobic?"

"Well, when you're afraid of closed spaces."

"You're taking this more lightly than I imagined, are you not scared?"

"Please, I have a brother. It's gonna take a lot more than that to scare me. You know what, let's eat out, we need to get some shopping done. Tell me what the hell are you doing here on the way ."

"Wait, hold up. So there's a light beam that appeared in the middle of the night, you rushed through it, went into the red cave and the next thing you know is that you're inside my apartment."

"That's basically it, I still have yet to find an explanation to how I ended up here or why there was a beam of light in the first place."

"Hmmm, you said that your friends are supposed to come after you in like 10, 15 minutes, so where are they? And please stop staring at the hamburger; you're supposed to eat it."

"I don't even know where I am, how am I supposed to know where they are? How do you eat this thing?"

"With your hands? I'm too distracted by your outfit to think straight, hurry up we need to get you some clothes."

After breakfast, well a burger shouldn't be considered a breakfast especially if it's from a fastfood place, but hey, college is all about eating the unhealthiest foods you can find, you know, the ones your mother forbid you to eat.

" Before we go out Gaara, oh you don't mind if I call you that right?"

"Not at all."

"Okay, now roll up your sleeves up to your elbows."

He asked me why but ended up doing it anyway. Guys looked so much hotter when they have their sleeves rolled. It's a proven fact.

"Now Gaara, this is called a mall. If your friends manage to also wound up here, were gonna be making a lot more trips than usual. First we need to get you measured up, let's go, I know somebody here."

"Aria darling, I'm surprised to see you here, especially with a boy, hmmm. Who is he, your boyfriend?"

"Frankie meet Gaara, he's uhmm, my childhood friend? Get his sizes please, and do it fast I have classes later."

"Hmm, good skin, a little bit pale but then again Aria is on the pale side too. Toned arms, do you work out Gaara? Your hair's a great color, where do you get your hair done, and you don't have any eyebrows. Amazing! And you still pull it off with that eyeliner."

"Frankie, I told you to get his sizes not check him out. He's straight as far as I know."

"Too bad, well Gaara come with me to the back. Are you sure Gaara's just a childhood friend Aria?"

"No and get to work. Take care of Gaara."

Frankie is my best friend, he's already a graduate so usually he spends his days just lounging around his store. He's a family friend and his family own a fashion house. He's sometimes too gay to function but I love him anyway. I heard Frankie's laugh about a few times and I already feel sorry about Gaara. His fault for being Frankie's type.

"All done Aria, here are his sizes."

I looked at Gaara and I swear, his eyes just got bigger. I would laugh at him but I've grown accustomed to these kinds of reactions since my brother has that same reaction the first few times we've been here.

"Thanks Frankie, I'm getting that maroon leather jacket, the three black pants I've put aside and a couple of shirts, all on his size."

"Coming right away honey, I wouldn't mind you coming here everyday if you bring that hunk of yours with you. I'll have it delivered at your new place."

I gave Gaara a glance and he slightly moved his head to indicate a no. That made me laugh out loud, I think Gaara would have enough nightmares to last a lifetime if that happened.

"I think he touched me in some places he wasn't supposed to."

Gaara revealed and he said it like a child telling his mom that his favourite toy was taken away by some bullies.

"Be honoured, he does not do that to everybody, only those gifted with extremely rare genes. We need to go to the Vans store and one other place. After that I'm going to drive you back to the apartment. I only have two classes today so I'll be back before you know it."

"What's a Vans store?"

"You'll see. That's one of my favourite places to get sneakers. We'll definitely find you some shoes that will match the outfits."

I could really hug my father right now for always paying my bills without checking them. Well, it not like he has enough time to check them anyways.

"Good morning Aria. Who are you with?"

"Hey Jack. This is Gaara, get him a few shoes, something that's not that flashy."

"Okay, nice to meet you Gaara. Come here, we have a few new arrivals. With your style, black leather Vans would suit you right. We have a couple of designs here, there are some high cuts as well."

I let Jack lead Gaara to the other side of the store while I look by myself. I'm a frequent shopper here and I met Jack like last year. He's the manager of the store but he always assists me whenever I come here.

"Aria we're done, do you need anything else."

"Actually Jack yes, I need one little favour."

"Anything for my favourite customer."

I whispered something in his ear quickly and he just laughed. Seriously, if I didn't need his help I would smack him in the head now. This is something I can't ask Frankie for help.

"Okay Aria I'll go with him. Stay in the store, we'll be back shortly. Ah one last question."

"What is it?"

" Boxers or briefs?"

"What? Jack just go now!"

I pushed out a confused Gaara and a hysterical Jack out of the store. There's no way I would come with them to buy underwear, I wouldn't let Frankie have the chance either. Seriously, school hasn't even started and I'm already stressed out.

I'm still debating on whether to show him the manga. I mean from what I heard the Shinobi War was pretty much done. I'll sort that out later.

Gaara's POV

Aria's definitely weird. At first she said she knows somebody but it looks like everybody knows her. On our way from one store to another, I could see some people bowing as they passed by Aria. That's the kind of respect that kages receive in my world.

She's a little bit amazing, that much I'm sure. Nobody looks at her with fear in their eyes, but with warmth and respect. She treats everybody like they're her friends. Maybe everybody's her friend. Ever since I became the Kazekage, it's either I'm feared or underestimated because of my age.

But there's one thing that's weighing on my mind.

Aria looks about my age but why is she still in school? School end when you're like 12 at most, right?

This is a strange world.

Shinobi World

"Shikamaru, did you see that?"

"Yes, Neji, it's like Gaara just disappeared. I would like for you to after him right away but let's wait for a couple of minutes."

"Hey Shikamaru."

"What is it Kiba?"

"When Gaara disappeared, I smelled another scent for a like a second."

"Is it from a person we know Kiba-san?"

"No. it's definitely from a girl. I would know right away if I met her before."

"Sasuke, Neji get ready to go in. If this is some kind of trap I'm sure Gaara can protect himself but we can never be too sure. Sai and Kiba, you're both going with me as the last group. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that."

A girl? I'm surprised but then again, a girl is any male ninja's weakness.