Half a day. It had only been half of one day, and Hinata was starving.Ever since she ran away from Gaara, it seemed that she was more hungry than she had ever been. I wonder if this is how Naruto feels. She tossed and turned in the bed. Her mouth was as dry as a desert. Her hair looked like it had never been washed. and yet, it had only been one day. That's what falling in love does for you. She was falling to pieces only because her heart was in pieces because it had fallen. I think I might have loved him.

Gaara was broken.His hair looked like there were bugs inside it. His facial complexion had moved away it seemed. His nails had dirt in them. His mouth was dry. Gaara hadn't talk since that night. He didn't know what to say. After his sister said that speech, he didn't even say one word to anyone. Not a servant, not a member from the council, not even his siblings. And especially Hinata. Oh, how I wish I hadn't been so blind. She was right...

I'm afraid to love.

Temari had noticed all the effects happening to the Hyuuga girl and to her brother. She felt like she was at fault. If only, If only I had not been so cruel at first...Maybe it would all be different. "I've gotta change this setting..." Temari went off to divise a plan. A plan to bring Hinata and Gaara...together. She ran quickly into her room, and grabbed a piece of paper.. and starting writing. Before she could bring Gaara and Hinata together, she needed her other brother to lighten up, come out of his room, and get him gone. So she decided to write two letters.

"My lovely Ino...hey that sounds pretty good. "Temari snickered to herself. " Ever since I first lay my eyes on you, I knew. My heart fell for you. Your inexcusable beauty, your friendly compassion, Your humor... You are a diamond in a rough.. Hey this sounds kinda good. Ok okokok. Um... Please I just need you to know that I have fallen for you, my love. Please, meet me at this location tommorrow. I thank you. Love, your secret admirer..." Temari started laughing, licked the envelope, and sent it away on first-class mail. She better be there. If not, I'm gonna kill her since I had to pay 2500 yen for that letter... Now to give Kankuro Ino's letter...

So Temari went on to finish her synical, matchmaking plan...

Gaara walked by her room, again. It had been the 62nd time in just a few hours. He would just stand there for a few seconds, hestitate on knocking , put his knuckles up to the door, then walk away. He couldn't see her just yet. But I've gotta see her.

Hinata ran to the door again, hoping to find a repentive Gaara at her door. But once again, after hearing what she thought was a knock, she shut the door and went back to lay in bed. I've gotta see him...

Temari rushed across the hallway, passing a sad Gaara and a locked door. She turned to her right and saw a door that had a sign on it "Do Not Open Under Anee Cirkumstanses" Kankuro's room...You can tell on account cause he spelled "Any" and "Circumstances" wrong... "Okay here I go..."she whispered. She grabbed her fan and slammed it on the door. The door fell down and dust was everywhere. Temari walked on through and saw Kankuro was messing with the puppets... "Didn't you read the sign?" he said without lifting a glance. He let out a sigh and turned around. "I'm not in the mood to do something..."

"This came for you..." Temari sighed, throwing it to his feet. "It's from someone somewhere..."

Temari walked out with a grin on her face as she remembered the sappy crap she put on the letter to Kankuro..

Oh, Kankuro...Please forgive me my love. I was only making you jealous...I knew I couldn't get you to fall in love with me by just being myself...so I stupidly took advice from Sakura Haruno and tried to make you jealous. Oh forgive me... I really do love you and only you..The way you look at me makes me want to take a cold shower. Your unbelievable way to make people laugh. Or the way you tell exactly what's on your mind, not caring whether it will make yourself look stupid. Oh please Kankuro... If you come to this location tonight, I will show you how much I love you.. Love, Ino

Temari started laughing all the way through the house. "I'm so good..." Now, to start the REAL matchmaking...

Hinata couldn't move. She hadn't eaten the whole day or drank anything. Luckily, she did have a bathroom in her room, so she didn't have to leave for any reason. She was still wearing the same clothes she wore the night before and still had on the same slippers. Her eyes were closed, and her mouth was open. She had many things to tell Gaara. First thing, she was sorry. She didn't even think on what she was saying the night before. It just came out. She wanted to tell him that she didn't want to leave because of what happened last night. But the most important thing was she wanted to tell him that she loved Gaara. The battle she had stopped. Hinata knew she was in love with Gaara. But now, he might not even talk to me... Oh what have I done?

There was a knock on the door. Hinata lifted her head and slowly walked to the door. She turned the knob and opened it to reveal a face she wasn't expecting. "Kankuro? What are you-"

"You know Ino? Right?" he said, breathing heavily.

"Yes, but what does-"

"READ THIS STUPID THING!!!!!!"

He threw the letter at Hinata as he started pacing back and forth. She read it to herself, while managing to blush a little bit, and took in a big breath. "Okay Kankuro...What do you want to know?"

"What should I do!!!! I mean I saw her kissing that Sai guy and well I don't know and well I really like her and What should I do?"

Kankuro was blathering on...and on...and on. Hinata smiled a little bit. It was cute to see him freaking out. He really likes Ino.

"Okay Kankuro, the thing you have to do is go see here at this location. That's the easiest thing for you to do." Hinata told him.

It's funny how she was giving advice that she needs to follow. She should be going and seeing and talking to Gaara. Funny and ironic how my plan is working, Temari thought as she listened from the other side of the wall. Don't worry Hinata. I know you thought this trip was going to be horrible because of Kankuro and me. But don't worry, Kankuro's gone. And soon it'll just be you and my brother. Just remember what you promised to me. You're gonna wear that top. And you're gonna wear it without me reminding you... Just wait... Tommorrow night...

Uh-oh. What's Temari got up her sleeve? Does she even know what she's doing? And what about Gaara? Will he be okay? Find out next time.. Chapter 8 - Day Two: Live and Let Love

Update: Thanks to everyone who has reviewed this story!!! I had such a great thanksgiving!! Now, Christmas is coming!!!! I'm so excited!!!