New Beginning

Sakura quickly woke up after a quick nap on the couch. She looked at the clock, it was six.

Walking into the bathroom she remembered her day... daydreaming, dishes, and Gaara. And not to forget losing the only job she could find.

While fixing her hair, Sakura's mind began to thinks of al the worst scenarios that could happen with Gaara.

"It's not like he's some psycho or anything" she thought to herself.

Taking another glance at the clock Sakura saw it was time to go. She left the apartment and strolled down the street until she saw the little diner. She wasn't sure where to wait so she just decided to wait towards the back, this way she can see him coming.

It seemed Sakura was waiting forever, though it had only been a few seconds. She looked around to see if he was waiting in the front, but there was no sign of him. After a few minutes she resumed her place towards the back again.

"Trying to be cool I see." Gaara's voice mumbled from behind her.

Sakura turned around to see him; he was wearing a tight fishnet shirt with formal black pants. Sakura couldn't help but look down at his belt buckle, it was silver and so shiny and clean you could see your own reflection in it.

"No, I wasn't sure that's all. What are doing sneaking up on me like that anyway?" Sakura asked annoyingly.

Gaara smiled warmly and grabbed her hand.

"I'm sorry for being a few minutes late. I had to take care of some business." Gaara said smoothly.

Sakura looked down at her hand. His thumb was rubbing against her hand and making it feel tingly.

"That's ok, so what did you want to do anyway?" Sakura said swallowing hard.

"Well I was thinking we just go back into the diner and have dinner."

Sakura felt as if something heavy had dropped into her stomach, once again feeling regret for her actions, DEEP regret.

"Something wrong?" Gaara asked.

"No not at all"

Sakura frowned and walked into the diner, keeping her face as hidden as possible.

"This must be awkward but it's the fanciest restaurant in town."

Sakura sat at the table trying her hardest to enjoy this. The feeling in her stomach had evolved into to shame and she just wanted to go home and never come out.

Gaara saw the trouble in her eyes. He looked down at the menu and sighed.

"Maybe we should go to the park instead. I'm sure you've already seen enough of this place." He said.

A wave of relief washed over Sakura.

Before she could get up she felt someone's hands on the back of her chair. She turned to see what it was,

"Just trying to be a gentleman." Gaara replied.

Sakura stood up and walked towards the door, trying not to make it look like she's in a rush.

Soon after Gaara and Sakura were walking in the park, their hands close together and smiles on both their faces.

"So you moved here from the city huh?" Gaara asked.

"Yeah, it's a long story."

Sakura looked up at Gaara; his hair turned such a brilliant color in the moonlight.

Gaara stopped in front of Sakura and looked deep into her eyes.

"Sakura, I would like to see more of you."

"Well that can be arranged." Sakura said smiling.

Gaara smiled back and looked at his watch; it was almost three in the morning.

"How long have I been with this girl? It only felt like a short time, I don't want it to end." Gaara thought to himself.

Sakura continued walking and Gaara walked close behind her, admiring her beauty. Sakura stopped to look at Gaara, she wanted to stay but it felt like the time to leave. (not like she had a job to go to in the morning.)

"Goodbye Gaara."

Gaara frowned and nodded his head.

"When can I see you again?" Gaara said.

" I'll be around." Sakura said smoothly, secretly grinning at the fact she was the cool one this time.