The Sands of Time

A Gaara Love Story

Part Three We Finally Become One

I finally pulled away from Gaara and laid my head on his chest. I breathed in the scent that I had so often dreamed about. He laid his head on top of mine and said "I thought that I was never going to see you again I mean you beat the crap out of Kankuro and Temari when they tried to get you back so I thought that you really didn't want to see me again. So why did you leave? Did I not make you happy? Did I make you think that I didn't love you?"

I looked up at him sadly and it broke my heart seeing how hurt he was. "Gaara no it was nothing like that I was … I was being selfish. I didn't want to get hurt again like I had so many times. I thought that you might just stop loving me one day and I didn't think I would be able to take that. Im sorry love I really am." I said laying my head back down on his chest and listening to his heart beat.

He pulled me in closer though we couldn't get much closer. But this time I felt something even threw all his cloths rub up against my leg making me blush. "Karia lets not worry about that any more," he said seeing how sad I was "all that matters now is that your here with me even if it was just one night we can make this night last. Now tell me my love what do want to do anything your desires and I promise I will make it happen."

I smiled at him mischievously and said "Hmm can you still stay up all night long?" He smirked at me as I pulled him him back into his bedroom and slowly started to pull off his clothes. As I pulled off his undershirt I ran my hands along his perfect body. I traced his abs and bit down on my lip looking him up and down.

I saw him doing the same to me as he slowly slid off my top and popped off my bra with ease.

For the longest time we just stood there drinking each other in and lightly touching each other with our finger tips. Till finally Gaara pulled me close his chest cold against warm breast. H slowly and skillfully kissed and nibbles on my neck hitting all the right spots that made me let out a low soft moan. I enjoyed letting him do all the work as he slid his hands up my skirt and saying in a soft whisper "Somebody is being naughty not wearing panties today."

He pulled off my skirt as I helped him out of his pants. He laid me down on his bed gently climbing over me to kiss down my neck, my chest, then to my stomach only stopping to tease me by biting down gently on my breast leaving a small hickey which made me pout. He kissed my inner thigh gently looking up at me smiling to see how much I was enjoying it. He could tell from my heavy breathing that I was just waiting for more. I bit down hard on my lip as his tongue filled me with so much pleasure I wasn't going to let him know how much I enjoyed it. Though I was pretty sure he knew.

After a couple minutes and I finally let out a long low moan he swiftly came back up face to face with me and gave me a long passionate kiss that was hard to pull away from. Then before I knew it I was on top and he smiled at me "Now its your turn to do the work" he said nuzzling his nose into my neck. I smiled down at him as I sat up knowing that he wasn't going to just let me lay there and get all the pleasure. I had to work if I wanted it. It made me laugh slightly to myself looking at him laying there with has hands behind his head just waiting from something good to happen.

I ran my hands down his body slowly teasing him by rubbing my legs against the tip and taking it lightly it my fingers. I slowly rubbed it against my lips (and I down mean my mouth) and I felt him tense up. Slowly inch by inch I let it slide in me watching his breathing get heavier with each inch and the look in his eyes fill with an animal like desire that I loved. I began slowly going up and down till he couldn't take any more and he put his hands on my hips and made me faster. Every time I went down I let out a small moan and tossed my head back letting my fly behind me.

I listened to heavy breathing every now and then mingled with a moan or grunt. I was starting to get tired my eyes starting to drop even though I was enjoying every little movement he made. Gaara saw this and just as quickly as he had gotten me on top I was laying back down on his bed and he gave me a quick kiss and I smiled back sweetly telling him thank you though we were no where near finished. With him on top everything was more forceful though I enjoyed this even more. He pinned my hands over my head with one hand with the other was squeezing and pulling on my breast making me moan even louder as he pounded harder and harder into me sweat running down his face till finally together in unison we let out a loud moan and together climaxed.

He laid down beside me pulling me close to him and kissed my forehead while I panted. "You know you make the cutest aces when your in top. But then again your always adorable." he said placing his forehead against mine. I looked into his beautiful sea green eyes and smiled at him the most loving smile I could muster.

"Gaara I love you so much I don't ever want to leave you again but … Im with the hidden leave village now and I think thats where I belong at the moment. Please Gaara don't be mad I do love you. I love you so much but its been such a long time since ive been home and not had horrible flash backs about Itachi. I think thats where I need to be if im going to ever see Sasuke again. But I promise you Gaara I will come back to you as long as you will have me that is." I said cuddling with him and hoping he wouldn't take what I said the wrong way. But instead he just smiled at me then got up to get something from his pants pocket.

He laid back down with me hiding something in his hands. Then he opened up a small black velvet box and said "Karia before you left I bought this for you. I have waited all this time to ask you this one question. And if you say yes ill wait forever if I have to just as long as I know that your mine forever and always. So Karia will you please marry me?" I was speechless as I looked at the beautiful diamond ring that even sparkled at night.

"Oh Gaara I oh … of course its yes! Gaara I love you so much and im sorry I hurt you ..." I said but it ended with a long yawn. I was trying my hardest to stay awake for him I always hated going to sleep with him having to stay awake. Yet I knew that he hated when I stayed away on purpose.

"Karia thank you … you just made me so happy but now you must sleep. Besides you look so peaceful in your sleep. Its just makes me happy to see you like that without any worries but before you sleep I love you." he said then kissed me. I kissed back with only a little energy because by then I was already half asleep.

I woke up and from an old habit reached over to feel Gaara laying there with me just waiting for me to wake up. I let out a small gasp when I felt nothing but his satin sheets. I rolled over sadly hoping to myself that maybe I had just reached over him. I pouted as I saw that he wasn't there. I got up pulling on his black undershirt just to have something on. I walked out of his room and was greeted by the scent of a delicious breakfast waiting for me on the table. I walked into the kitchen my arms out stretched waiting for a hug but I got none. There sitting on the table was all my favorite breakfast but no Gaara.

I sat down at the table and ate halfheartedly on a blueberry muffin. As I reached to pour myself a glass of apple juice I saw a note on the table. I picked it up and smiled recognizing Gaara's harsh but beautiful handwriting. It said "Karia last night was the happiest I had had in a long time. Not only because of what we did but just that you were there with me and now your my fiance. I know why your staying in the leaf village but it doesn't mean I cant have some fun with you while your here. Go to the closet and put on the thing you the like the most then go to the oasis."

I smiled remembering how nothing was ever simple with him but I loved that about him. I quickly ran to the closet and smiled looking at what he had done. He must have done in early this morning because it was filled with beautiful dresses and lots of other beautiful clothes. I went threw them all blushing and glad Gaara wasn't there to see me s happy over such material things. I finally put on an electric blue Kimono dress that came down to my knees but was longer in the back that had a thick black silk belt and a pair of black high heels.

I went to the bathroom messing with my hair till I had it just right in a punk style ponytail on top of my head. I blew a kiss to myself in the mirror then ran out the door not being able to wait to see what Gaara had in store for me next. I finally arrived at the oasis a little out of breath but anxious. I pouted slightly when I saw Kankuro standing there. He smiled at me then said "Damn you look great!"

I crossed my arms pouting more disappointed that Gaara wasn't there. "Ok look don't give me that face Gaara told me to be here and to give you this." he said then handed me another note again from Gaara. This time it read "I know you must be upset that I wasn't there but you have to trust me its all according to my plan. Now take the gift the Kankuro has for you then go to the Deserts Desserts Cafe for your next surprise."

I looked at Kankuro expectantly waiting for whatever it was he was suppose to give me. He then handed me a beautiful necklace that had a gold heart shaped locket on its chain. I opened it up and inside it was engraved only the sands of time keep us apart. I put it on gently almost afraid that I would break it and held it between my fingers. "Well my work here is done and he told me that you said yes. Im happy for the two of you." he said then left after giving me a hug.

I walked almost on air down to our favorite cafe then took a seat ordering a latte. Soon after I began to drink and was thinking about ordering some cake someone took a seat next to me and said "Well if it isn't my sister-in-law to be" I turned and saw Temari grinning at me a note and gift in her hand.

I laughed slightly to my self then hugging her said "So has he just told everybody? Or is he just telling you and Kankuro so you will go along with this ridiculous plan?" I smiled to myself knowing that I loved his little games.

"Mmm I think just us. He is waiting for the meeting to reveal to everyone that you two are engaged. But I am saying to much he will tell you his plan when you finally see him." she said then handed me the present she was holding. I unwrapped the package from its ribbons and frills then looked at what was inside with loving eyes.

I pulled out beautiful white lace sundress with a light blue ribbon to go around my waist. I held it up to my cheek feeling how soft it was and smiled into it. It was a wonderful gift though I had a feeling Temari helped him pick it out. "Oh Temari this is beautiful but he already bought me so much clothes! Is he trying to persuade me to stay here because if he is hes doing a very good job." I said placing the dress gently back in its box.

"No he knows why you are staying in the leaf and respects your decision. But he wants to make your short time together worth remembering. Hes afraid you might not return … he didn't expect you to come back now and he just wants to show you how much he loves you. None of us want you to leave again actually. Your my best friend and you keep Kankuro under control. We all love you Karia." Temari said fondly.

I blushed but smiled at her. I then took the note from her and read it hurriedly. 'Karia I hope you like your gifts I knew they would both look great on you now you just have one more stop and that one is with me. Get changed into your dress and come meet me at our special place. I know you could never forget it because it was were we first met.' I smiled at the note remembering well were we had first met. It had been by complete accident but had led to something wonderful

I started thinking about it and it was like it had just happened yesterday. I remembered late at night running along the wall after a very close encounter with Itachi. He had not hurt me but instead had given me something saying it would help me someday. I felt no threat from him but still I ran away as soon as I could. Without looking I had tripped over somebody who was sitting on the wall. I had fallen face first into there lap embarrassingly. It was then looking up that I first saw my sweet Gaara. His red hair standing out violently in the black night and his eyes were soft against his rough looking face.

"Oh im sorry I didn't see you there I guess I am a little freaked out but I think I am better now again so sorry … if you don't mind me asking what are you doing out here this late at night all alone?" I asked getting up since I was to close for comfort to his crotch. He just looked at me making no facial expressions but his eyes told me what ever his face didn't. They were full of emotion that from just meeting him I could not make out but could tell we could talk for a week straight an we wouldn't even scratch the surface.

For some reason or another he had decided to answer me and in his rough voice that made my knees go weak said "I cant sleep … but what about you why are you out this late? A pretty girl like you shouldn't be out on your own who knows what might happen to you." His voice stayed the same tone but I saw his eyes look me up and down and his eye lids ever so slightly lowered showing me he was genuinely concerned.

Without an invitation I took a seat next to him and answered "Oh I don't think anyone could do any harm to me. Well actually I know one person who could but I don't think he would for some odd reason. But I usually travel by night because it saves me the pain of dealing with people who might try and make me stay in one place to long. I couldn't have that now could I? Though I must say meeting you was a pleasant surprise. Even if I have just met you." I smiled at him.

I saw the corners of his mouth twitch ever so slightly as he said "I see. And I must agree with you meeting you seems right. Maybe this was destined to be. Now my little night beauty may what is your name?" he looked at me still no expressions or a change in his voice but somehow he seemed more at ease maybe more calm? I couldn't tell at the time but now I could read him like a book.

I finally snapped back to my reality when Temari was waving her hand in front of my face. I pushed her hand away annoyed that she broke my day dream. "Karia its almost sunset you should probably go get ready for your date with Gaara. I don't think you or him would be very happy about that now go." she said handing me my dress and pushing me out the door.

I walked back to Gaara's and got changed making sure I looked as perfect as I could. I had no clue what was going to happen but I knew that it was going to be magical. After I got ready I ran, even though it was very hard in heels, to the place where I had met my love. I saw him sitting there a picnic set up facing the sunset. I had always told him that I had traveled the world and this was the place that had the most beautiful sunset. He must have remembered.

He looked at me and smiled his true smile. The smile I only saw when we were alone. "You look amazing as always and im sorry you had to go threw so much for this date but your not a simple person so I thought it was only fitting. Did you like your gifts?" he said taking my hand helping me sit down my feet hanging over the side of the wall.

I took a drink of champagne and smiled. It was true it was like me to make things more complicated then they really had to or instead of just taking things how they were I looked for the reasons behind them making them complex. His little hunt was rather fitting for me. "Yes I love them thank you. But I have to ask you about the meeting. Temari said that you planned on telling everybody then that we were engaged. Why and how do you plan on doing this?" I asked helping myself to some strawberries.

"I was not planning on telling anybody till we were actually getting married but I was informed, by Temari of course, that me getting married was big since I was Kazekage and I needed to come out with it soon. And to show everybody I am engaged to you Temari yet again came up with the idea. Your going to wear your ring, which I am so glad your wearing, and your going to sit with me and be all lovey which you always are." he said a small smile on his face.

I laughed "So basically I just act like I love you. It shouldn't be hard since I have such a great inspiration." I smiled at him lovingly. For the rest of the day we sat there together him holding me close watching the sunset which lead to again an amazing night filled with passion and lust.

The week flew buy and it was one of the best weeks of my life. I spent all of it with Gaara. Where ever he went I was there with him and that enough made me happy. He had plenty of boring things that he did being Kazekage and all but I like to think that our few afternoons of our office romance, if you know what I mean, made things a bit more exciting.

Finally the day of the meeting came and I knew Shikamaru must have been wondering where I had been since he hadn't seen me all week. I even heard him wonder out loud when I was fixing Gaara's robe just outside the door. Then when we walked in together hand in hand everyone's was shocked and Shikamaru's even had a hint of depression. I sat with Gaara giving him a kiss on the cheek for good luck which was met with grins all around, with the exception of Shikamaru of course.

Then at the end of the meeting Gaara stood up then with an encouraging smile from me said "Now I have one more thing before everyone is released. It has come to my attention that what I am about to tell you may be cause for some tension between the sand and leaf villages. So I ask you to please not over react in anyway."

I looked up at Gaara and whispered "Gaara you never said anything about any tension ..." he gave me a look that told me to be quiet. It wasn't harsh but I knew that this was hard for him as well. He then held out a hand to me and helped me up gently so that I was standing next to him.

"I am in love with the leaf village kunoichi Karia Uchiha and she loves me," he then pulled me close holding me by my waist resulting in a dirty look from Shikamaru but a aw from everyone else, "and I have asked for her hand in marriage and she has accepted." he ended. This is when the yelling started.

"What! You cant just take away one of our best ninja's! She is the last of the Uchiha's and probably the only chance we have of taking down Sasuke and to bring him back. This can not happen Karia do you not care about your brother any more if you move here what chance will you have of getting him back. don't be stupid think about your family and your village Karia! Where do your loyalties lye?" Shikamaru said standing up and punching the table.

My eyes started to water he had never yelled at me before and how dare he accuse me of not caring! I started to cry more from anger then from sadness but this set off Gaara. "Why don't you shut up! Look what you are doing to her. How dare you make her cry. And just so you know I am not taking her away from you. As much as I want her to stay here with me she has insisted she return to her village to look for her brother. Now if you talk out of place one more time or if I ever hear you upset her again you will have me to face do you understand?" he said standing over Shikamaru a good four inchs above him. Shikamaru was shaking slightly since he had seen Gaara's power before.

"Dont threaten me and I am sorry Karia I didn't mean to upset you but you have to realize what a loss to the village it would be if you left us. I would be left without a friend and our whole village would lose one of the strongest ninja's in our forces. Your to strong to lose and to be perfectly honest your already a flight risk and we have honestly let you know to much about the inner working of the village. We cant let you leave till we know we can trust you." Shikamaru said not looking at me.

Gaara looked ready to kill, I know since I had seem the look before, but before he could do anything I was in front of him my Sharingan ready for use. "Shikamaru never talk about my past. I came home for a reason and you know perfectly well that if I wanted to leave there would be no one who could stop me now chose your words wisely or ill have to give you a taste of my power." I said staring into his eyes which were now full of fear and amazement.

Shikamaru apologized and Gaara was probably more in love with me now then he ever had been. On my way home I thought of my last goodbye kiss to Gaara. It was strong sweet and full of tears. I didn't want to say good bye to him but I knew as soon as I found my brother I would be back for him. Like his locket said only the sand of time separated our love.