The Kage Ball GS

Gaara resisted to fidgit with his tuxedo as the Kage called it and listened to what the Kage had to say about the plan about the bridge. He had actually enjoyed the Ball, and he held Sarrina closer. Most everyone had left except for those lingering to finish off the food. His stomach growled and he hoped Rosemary had planned what she wanted to make for dinner. He was so hungry!

That and he and Kiba had to leave early tomorrow morning so they would miss breakfast. He continued to listen to the Kage, and they made the final agreements with a few compromises and he finally bit his lip, taking a breath after taking the scroll and putting it in his coat, "I have a question for you, Kage-Sama..." he looked at Sarrina and held her closer to him. Sarrina's family already approved and all he had to do was ask the Kage.

"Yes, Gaara-san, What is it?" the Kage inquired, raising a hidden brow at how...touche the two demon holders were.

Sarrina smiled as she savored her love's closeness. After all tomorrow he would be gone. Even the thought saddened her enough to turn her eyes to the ground. But she did have fun with Gaara dancing and laughing and just having a blast; more fun than she had had before with other villagers. Of course they wouldn't dare do her wrong while Gaara was around.

Gaara stood himself straight as possible and he said firmly, "I have grown fond of Sarrina over the past week. I would like to request that she come with me back to Suna, or be granted permission to leave to visit me."

"Hmm," the Kage turned his back to the couple, frowning deeply, "She may visit but leave and only if she comes back after a maximum of one month."

Sarrina snapped her head up and frowned at the Kage. It wasn't enough that he basically ruled over her life already, but now he had the nerve to only allow her a month to see her beloved. She sighed after a moment and calmed. At least she was able to visit him. He could have said no.

Gaara relaxed and smiled, rubbing her shoulder, he bowed, "Arigato, I appreciate your decision." He looked at Sarrina and grinned, "Shall we gather your family and head back? I'm looking for one last meal by Rosemary-dono."

"Hai, my mother is fixing a very special meal for you." Sarrina agreed, sliding her hand into his with a half smile. She was eager to get away from the Kage and to have a moment alone with her love.

Gaara chuckled and let Sarrina lead him to her home after gathering Kai and Kimi. they got there and when they walked in they smelled an amazing feast, "Whoa..." he grinned, "This'll be fantastic!"

"Hai!" Kei agreed with a large grin that couldn't be matched.

"Well I couldn't choose what to fix, so I fixed everything. And whatever we don't eat I could pack for you and your friend's trip back, Gaara-san." Rosemary smiled, nearly herding the young ninja inside. "Go on! All of you and eat! I want to see what you think of it."

"Yes, Ma'am!" Gaara laughed and sat at his established seat and took a deep breath like Kei, and they sighed at the same time in that dreamy-hungry-drool way.

Kimi laughed at them, "You two are like brothers!"

Sarrina laughed heartily as the two attacked the food once Mother gave them the go ahead. Soon after the meal, Rosemary shooed the young couple away so that they could spend their last night together. Sarrina lead Gaara back onto the roof top to her special place. "I'm sad that you have to go...at least promise me you will write!"

Gaara smiled and kissed her tenderly, "Of course I will, Sarrina, my love. I'll do something to get you to live with me one day, I promise. Stay safe for me," he wrapped her in his arms, "Stay up here a moment, I have something for you," he smiled then slipped through the opening in the roof. He came back a few minutes later and handed her three boxes on top of each other, "The big box has something plain, but I remember you telling me how much you always want to go into the woods. The small long box has something to go with it. The little box you can wear all the time."

Sarrina gasped at the gifts, turning to give Gaara a large hug. "Thank you! Oh thank you! You are too kind to me, Gaara-kun. I love them, very much so!"

Gaara laughed and put the white and red cloak on her, put on the wolf cloak clasp, and then clipped on her wolf pin, "You're my Wolf Cub, I saw these and I knew they were meant for you. In the dark, red turns black so you can flip it around and wear the red if you need to hide."

Sarrina smiled at him and hugged him again, then reached up on her toes and kissed him gently for the last time.