-Writer's Lonely Corner-

This is continuing of Never off My Mind. This is all a fantasy story in this chapter. I once thought I would love him even after years, but I guess I won't... Nor can I. I know, he will find someone more suitable to him than I. And I will do the same. Our time has been put to an end the moment my flight took me off the grounds of Hawaii...

The Sunday came as quickly as possible.

Gaara was eager to see Hinata yet not because he is not the groom.

The three Sabakus arrived early at the church.

All their elementary and old middle school friends are here. Some people were never seen before.

"Sabaku," Neji called.

"Gaara, I think he's calling you," Kankuro elbowed Gaara.

"Neji," Gaara walked toward Neji.

"Hey, glad you could make it."

"I got an invitation."

"I know, a special one."

"So what did you want?"

"Oh, not me. Hinata wanted to see you."

"Hi...Hinata?"

"Yea, come with me."

Gaara followed Neji into the church and turned left to a door.

Neji knocked.

"Come in," Tenten was inside.

"Gaara's here," Neji let Gaara's eyes peek over his shoulder.

"Alright," Tenten turned to Hinata, "I'll come back to apply your facial make up later."

"Thanks," it was Hinata's sweet voice.

"Come on, Hana," Tenten reached for her daughter's hand.

"Go in, Gaara," Neji pushed him.

Gaara stood in the dressing room.

The lights were bright and the walls were tan marbles.

"Hinata."

"Hey Gaara," Hinata smiled at the figure she hasn't seen for few many years.

Gaara stood still.

Hinata got up and walked to him.

"How's it going?"

"Nothing."

The woman was really pretty. The white gown made it all seem unrealistically beautiful.

"So, I made the right choice back then," Gaara tried to joke.

"In a way...maybe," Hinata lowered her head.

"What's wrong?" Gaara reached out toward Hinata's face.

"Gaara," tears were trembling in her eyes.

Gaara froze, he just stared into her sweet memories of them in the past.

"I...made the wrong choice?"

Hinata shook her head and completely broke out.

Her head dropped perpendicular to her neck.

Tears fell, each telling every tale of their moments.

Gaara slowly bent down.

He kneeled on the floor, stretching his arms out, embracing his only love.

During the photography time and in the wedding, Hinata smiled so lightly and happily.

Only in Gaara's eyes do they seem tired and so lost.

Hinata wanted a picture of just her and the Sabakus while Kiba was with his family.

Temari and Kankuro then pushed the two together for a picture.

Just before the snap, Hinata tip-toed up and turned her head to Gaara.

Noticing a sudden change in Hinata's position, his head automatically turned to her.

Their lips touched.

There she gave the sweetest smile of all.

At lunch, Temari gave a toast from all Sabakus.

And as they were leaving, Temari, Kankuro and Gaara followed Hinata to her limo.

Temari and Kankuro purposely occupied Kiba just so they could have their last moments.

"Gaara, you didn't make the wrong choice," Hinata looked up at him.

"But if I didn't...you wouldn't cry," Gaara couldn't help but replay the image of Hinata drowning in her own tears.

"Gaara...I cried because..." she paused.

"Why?"

"Gaara..." she looked away then back at him, "have you ever thought, 'wow, I wish Hinata was my bride'?"

...

"Gaara," she looked deeply into him, "I love you."

What?

"I've never stopped loving you."

Why now?

"You never gave me a chance, and time was up. Kiba proposed to me."

I was afraid...

"And...Neither will I ever stop loving you."

Hinata knows, their time has stopped when she left Gaara two years ago.

Gaara knows, now that there's a better guy for Hinata, it's time they move on.

They both knew, they have no chance in being wtih each other. Not anymore.

What they don't know, was that Hinata will always love Gaara.

To top that, Gaara will never stop loving Hinata.

To Hinata, Gaara is her true love.

To Gaara, Hinata is his true love.

True love is when one loves another no matter the distance, age, or whatever else.

This is true love.

They are true love.

Though their love may not work out in the end, they shared this memory, this love.

Why?

Love is never off one's mind.

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-Writer's Lonely Corner-

This story tells my mind right now. I will never stop loving that guy. He is the best guy I've gone out with. Not just because he was the first guy I took seriously but because we've been through so much yet so little together. The love we share is a bond, never to be broken.

Maybe in the future, us two may come back together.

-Writer's Little Dedication Board-

Nezumi:

I love you.

Mammi:

Kim wasn't the only reason me and him broke up. I couldn't continue.

Daddi:

I luvv you~ But I gotta confess one thing to you. I lied. If Nezumi and I were to get together in the future, I would go back with him if he and I were single. Maybe.

Hunky Munky Black Jacket Man:

I really like you. I have the hugest crush on you. I have no idea of why you say I don't have a chance with you. But I guess... like Uncle says, even if we were a maybe, the possibility would still be small.

A.V.O.O.:

I hope everything works out with you. I think Mr. Tinkle's pretty ok^^ I support you and I promised no "helps" from me this time. It's all you.

Parent:

You give me all the warmth I need, I luvv you~

Pedobear:

Thank you for bringing Parent and I closer.

Vivi:

I don't agree that Frank and I got nothing in common. Maybe not much, but not nothing. And vise versa, I see nothing in common between you and both your previous crushes as well. Still though, thanx for telling me of what you think/feel.