Stuffing Love

Chapter3:

Gaara had never wanted the weekend to come as much as he did on this Friday afternoon. He could handle the looks and he could handle the whispers... He could not handle the girls though. It had started once the raven haired Uchiha had bluntly asked him in front of the whole class to come to his brothers 'Welcome to the Company' party. It seemed it had been a big deal that the boy had not asked anyone to go besides the red headed antisocial now the rumors were flying as well as the fan girls. Gaara could not count how many times he had been 'bumped' into. It was annoying the hell out of him. Plus he had gotten a demerit after pushing one of the girls back. Really... It was too much.

He really never thought he would see the day he wanted to return to his little home. He checked the clock once more. Ten seconds had passed since he last looked. It was taunting him. He was sure that old man time was laughing his ass off right now. He only had about 8 minutes and 28 seconds before the bell rang... Not that he was counting or anything. He ignored the feeling of eyes staring at the back of his head and looked ahead. The teacher was giving back the tests they had taken. Gaara was glad he had managed to get an A, with all the noise he had to deal with when he went home.

Though, not that he'd ever say this out loud mind you, it wasn't bad. Sure the blond talked way to much and asked questions about silly thing... Gaara kind of, just slightly really, liked having someone around. It brought back memories he wished he could forget, but it was not as lonely as it could have been. Gaara had not gotten any amount of sleep since Tuesday on the plane and he was feeling it. He had managed to make a deal with the blue eyed boy. If he could manage to shut up for an evening Gaara had promised to take him out. He figured that he might as well do two things. The first make sure others could see the stuffed animal turned human and the second, depending on if the first was that he was seen, he needed to get the boy his own things. Gaara didn't mind sharing his clothes... Though they were a tad small for the other. He didn't mind sharing the food, or soap... He did mind sharing the toothbrush, deodorant and underwear. He sighed at the thought and almost smiled as the bell rang.

Gaara was the first out and so he wondered how the raven managed to block his path before he could reach the car. "So, are you coming tomorrow night?"

"No. I have plans." Gaara could have sworn he already told the other this.

"For the whole night you have plans?"

"No." Gaara answered truthfully... But he still wasn't going to go.

"My father wants you to come. He is a old friend of your fathers."

"Then he should just ask my father to come." Really, why was it parents assumed their kids should be friends with their friends children? He wanted nothing to do with this boy.

"He already did." Sasuke huffed. "He's going. Father told me to ask you over personally."

"I reject the offer." The red head tried to move around him, but the boy refused to take a hint.

"Look, just come for a few and get the man off my back. It's not like you will have a friend waiting or something."

Gaara figured the comment was meant to hurt, but it didn't. "I will have someone waiting." The red head replied, taking the opening from Sasuke being a bit shocked to get out of there.

Temari had waited for him. He got in the back seat and was not surprised when he was questioned. "So, what did Sasuke want?" She asked trying to act like she was just making light talk.

"He wanted me to go to a party for his brother."

"Oh, yeah... Saturday night. You gonna go?"

"No." He replied truthfully. He wouldn't go if dragged there.

"You should." Temari looked back at him for a moment. "I mean, we all are."

"I have plans." Gaara was glad that she seemed to give up and he hurried to get out of the car and into his own place. He passed his father and brother and headed up the stairs. He wondered if Naruto was real since neither of the two complained or questioned him as to why they heard footsteps from upstairs while he was at school. It was the main reason he questioned it.

He noticed that nothing had been left at the top of the stairs. So the old man could leave him some food up there but had still not gone to get his medications? He shook his head at the thought. It was fine. The old one would be running to buy some come Sunday. Gaara's mother had only forgotten to get the meds once that Gaara recalled... And he really didn't know what happened... But his mom made sure he had them after that.

Gaara was pleasantly surprised that the blond seemed to be sticking to the deal. He was studying on the computer, earphones in as he listened to words being spoken and seeing how they were written. Gaara admitted the boy was quick to pick things up... Not perfect but good enough. The redhead picked up a few things and then fixed his food before laying down on the bed. Naruto looked up after a moment to find the boy was the first time he had saw the sight and he smiled lightly. He would have to shut up more so the other could sleep.

Honestly Naruto was so excited about his trip outside tomorrow he was ready to bust! He remained calm though and focused on his work. He would need to know this for the future. If he had a future. After all the other boy was being really patient with him. He always wondered if he would be forgotten once again. Shaking the thought from his head he continued to stay still and quiet.

Gaara awoke the next morning. He had really been deprived of sleep. He checked his bottles for medication and found none so he sighed and looked for the blond. The boy was not of the sofa where he had been sleeping. So Gaara checked around finding the boy on the floor with the computer laying beside him. Gaara sighed before moving the device and using his foot to stir the other awake. He really wished he hadn't when the boy started talking as soon as his eyes were open.

Where were they going to go? How would they get there? What should he wear? What should he say?

Gaara felt like a parent. "Shopping. We are taking the bus. Anything that covers your ears and tail and as little as possible."

Once dressed, feed and figuring out the bus scheduled Gaara and Naruto headed out the door. They made it towards the road before being discovered by Temari. The first question Gaara had wanted to know was answered as it seemed that Temari could see and speak to Naruto.

"Who's this?" Temari asked looking the cute boy over. He was not dressed in the best cloths and she had no idea what was up with the hat... But, what she wondered about most was why he was walking with Gaara.

"A old friend of Gaara's." Naruto answered before smiling bigger. "Oh, your name is Temari, right?"

"Yeah." She frowned lightly. Not remembering the boy, had Gaara once had friends?

"We will miss the bus." Gaara spoke, irritated.

"Want a lift?" Temari smiled lightly.

"No."

"Eh, do you need any cash?"

"No. I need medication though." Gaara added. Maybe if his sister reminded the old man he would do it.

"Oh... I'll tell dad." She seemed to be a bit embarrassed and gave a wave. The two boys waited for the bus, it didn't take long though.

A/N: Well... I will be updating sooner or later. Better stuff to come. I foresee a lemon in the next few chapters... maybe chapter 5 or 6. Have fun, much love!