-Gaara POV-
As I returned to the sand village; the sun began to rise, flooding the village with all sorts of shades of red. I have been gone for a whole week and a lot off questions will be asked off me. As I arrive, I decide to go straight to my office. Walking I spot a shinobi who, once he saw me, sprinted away. Probably gone to tell one off my siblings that I have returned.
As I continued to walk, a few off the villagers past me as they began to get ready for the days work. Most off them bowing their heads in respect, by the looks of things they have either not notice that I have been away or they have, and decided not to question my absence.
I took my time walking through the Kazakage building. At this time it was always quiet and almost an relaxing place to be. As I open my door I stared at my desk. One week, and there was so much paper work that it could probably last me a whole year.
I walked over and sat down. Beginning to do the paper work one by one. Grateful that I don't have to read most off it as Matsuri seemed to have already designate what was important and what wasn't for me to look at in this moment off time.
A few hours past and I sighed as I heard my door swing open. Looking up with an emotionless expression I saw Temari with Kankuro behind her. Furious as she could get she simply glared. Kanuro looked like he's been going through hell with her this past week. He surprisingly had no make up on meaning he had been woken up and dragged out here.
"Can I help you Temari?" keeping my tone level I look down back at the paper work.
"Where the hell have you been Gaara?!" usually Temari talking to me like a four year old annoyed me, however for some reason it didn't seemed to bother me. My mind went over to Sayoko.
" Away." Not really paying attention, I look down at the words on the parchment off paper. The colour reminding me a little off Sayoko's room. It had been some sort of light pale colour, a cream tone mixed with a touch off peach possibly.
" What do you mean away?!" As Temari's voice got louder I could feel my temper starting to rise. I slowly looked up at her.
Temari turned pale, I could imagine the look on my face being one she has not seen in a long time. Without another word she turned and left. As I lean back into my chair Kankuro simply walked in and shut the door.
" So whats her name?" He sat down in front off me, yawning as he did.
" Who have you had tailing me now?" Knowing from the past that Kankuro had a habit off having someone follow me ever since the incident with the Akatsuki.
" Ha! So you were with a women! " He grinned wide. I swear I don't understand how I'm related to this numb skull. I sigh.
" Is it the girl from the alley? " Annoying. He's so annoying I look at him feeling irritated. He simply kept grinning while getting comfortable in the chair in front off my desk.
"Her name is Sayoko" I sigh in defeat. His grin managed to get bigger almost leaving his face.
" Tell me everything." He leaned forward. Sometimes, I wonder if Kankuro was supposed to be born a women and something went wrong. Or if he only does this to annoy me. Since it seemed that Kankuro would not be leaving soon i lean back into my chair.
" I was following a man who was tailing her, we fought and our battle ended up being placed in the sand storm. I thought I had the advantage but I was wrong. Last thing I remember was something sharp scrapping my skin. Then I woke up in her bed with her changing my bandages." deciding to get this over and done with as quickly and with as little description as possible.
Kankuro's grin disappeared as he seemed to be thoughtful. I simply sat watching him.
" Well did you to least talk to her and arrange a date?" When I didn't answer his question he knew what the answer was.
"I have paper work to do Kankuro." Getting the messaged he got up and left. I sigh as I continue to deal with the thousands off papers in front off me.
I had many opportunities to speak to Sayoko and even tell her my name. But the way she looked at me and would speak to me stopped me. She treated me like an equal, just another person. She didn't have any idea of who I am. And that felt like a blessing in disguise.
-Three months later-
It's late. I get up from my desk groaning. I look out the window. My thoughts go over to Sayoko. Usually I would see her on odd days, hiding in the alley way watching me. But she hasn't showed up at all.
Retrieving my gourd I leave my office heading to the roof. The idea off going home not appealing, especially knowing Kankuro will be using my apartment for his date in order to avoid Temari.
On the roof I begin to jump from one to the next. I wonder if she's ok. As I continue, I am joined by one off the shinobi on duty.
"Kazekage-sama there is a suspicious person in the village who has been sneaking in almost every night" He stated keeping up with me.
" What direction?" my voice coming out more cold then intended.
"Towards the children's park on the south side" After giving me this information I nod. Changing directions I head towards the park. I had expected to be reported something like this sooner. But with the chunnin exams about to start, it was understandable.
As I got closer, I jumped off the roofI was on and slowly began walking towards the park. I could see the out line off a body sitting on a swing alone. I frowned. As I got closer, I could make out more off the features belonging to the individual.
Female, brown hair that was braided and tucked in, sand glasses hanging from her arm, her head leaning on the chain holding the swing up. Sayoko. As I got closer to her, she tensed as if hearing me. I stop walking watching her closely. Seeing her stay still as if waiting for something bad to happen I decide to announce my presence.
" Sayoko" I say loud enough for her to hear me not loud enough for anyone else. She didn't move for a little while. Then she slowly stood turning around.
Her eyes looking me up and down was a sign that she wasnt here to be seen. Without taking my eyes off her I slowly take a step forward instantly regretting it. From her eyes I could tell that she decided she was in danger.
She took off running. I began following her as silently as I could. As I start to catch up, she had manage to twist her ankle and began to fall. I sent my sand to catch her. As she fell onto a cloud off my sand, her eyes was shut tight as if expecting pain.
I stopped running and slowly brought the sand towards myself. As she was brought in front off me I slowly place her on the ground, noticing how she grimaced in pain. Looking at her she kept avoiding eye contact.
I gently lift her chin so she would look at me.
" I won't hurt you." I softly say as I look into her eyes waiting for some sort off reaction.
After a while she slowly nodded, noticing the pain she is in I pick her bridal style and begin walking to my apartment. As I walk I feel her body relaxing in my arms as she falls asleep. Look's like Kankuro's date will be cut short, as I now have a guest staying with me...