Hey readers… umm yeah so… I've been gone… awhile… I guess… Sorry about that.. *scratches head* Yeah I have nothing to say ha. But I just want you to know I'm not going to do that again just so you know, lol. Hope you enjoy thins chapter and please review ok? I love reading the feedback so much~

"What is it? What happened?!" Gaara asked running to the blond's side taking in the shocked expression he wore. "What?" he asked again looking in the direction of Naruto's train of sight, noticing the phone on the floor.

"Someone sent me that message, there read it!" he pointed to the device on the floor. Gaara picked up the phone and quickly read its contents and growled lowly.

"Don't worry about it Naruto, you will be safe with me so rest assured." He sighed taking the blond into a tight hug. The blond murmured quietly as he wrapped his arms around the red heads back.

"Why does this happen? I didn't ask for this…" he whined into the others chest. Gaara ran his hand through the blond locks and released his hold on the smaller teen.

"I don't know but don't take it too seriously. You never know, it just could be the wrong number." He announced smiling lightly at the cute blond. Truthfully he was just trying to get Naruto's mind off the whole thing just so he didn't have to worry about it.

Naruto nodded without saying anything and pulled away from the tight embrace. "Thank you Gaara. That means a lot to me that you're here beside me. I didn't think anyone would care about me like you do." Naruto said, blushing a bit.

Gaara smiled contently and ruffled the blond locks. "Well since we're up already how about we go somewhere to have some fun." He grinned pulling away. Naruto jumped in joy at the small sentence and nodded his head vigorously.

"That would be awesome! Where did you want to go?" Naruto asked reaching for his apple that sat forgotten on the table, taking a quick bite out of it while he waited for a response.

Gaara frowned lightly and nestled his thumb under his chin while he thought. 'I was thinking of possibly going somewhere to eat or hmmm maybe going to the arcade?' he thought but immediately dismissing the ideas as he sighed. "Truthfully I don't have any ideas about where to go but if you have any suggestions you're more than welcome to tell me." He said rest dropping his hands to his sides so he could fix his sleeping pants. They were sagging a bit and last night he didn't feel like wearing any boxers underneath them so his navel was starting to show.

Naruto watched with baited eyes at the action and blushed turning his head away. He was beginning to turn red and Gaara raised a curious brow at the sight.

"I thought you were thinking of somewhere you would like to go… why do you-.." he stopped recalling the moment from last night. He smirked awkwardly and bit his lip at the silence. "Well I suppose you liked it, right?" he asked looking away with a faint blush appearing on his cheeks.

Naruto closed his eyes s his face turned brighter by the acknowledgement and he could only sputter. "I d-did like it Gaara." He whispered, looking between his fingers at the red head. 'I don't think I would mind doing it again.' He thought biting his lip hesitantly.

Gaara coughed into his hand glancing at the blond to get over his embarrassment and ran his hand through his hair. "I see." Was all he said looking at the blond.

Naruto exhaled heavily and brought his hands down making direct eye contact with Gaara. "Ah well I would probably like to go shopping for some stuff I guess. I do need to get a few things if you don't mind." He mumbled trying not to let the blush deeper another shade.

Gaara smiled at the cute action and nodded in acceptance at the way the blond expressed himself. "Sure I don't mind but if we want to get anything done, I advise we get ready." He snickered bringing his hand up to cup the blonds chin. "Unless you want to…" he paused letting his finger glide down Naruto's chin and then towards his neck. "Stay inside and have our own… fun." He teased with a husky whisper.

Naruto flinched at the obvious innuendo and bit his lip nervously. 'I don't think I'll be able to take any more of this embarrassment!' he screamed in his head watching the red head do as he pleased. "I'll go get ready then!" he shouted pulling away from the obvious advances as he rushed upstairs into the bedroom.

Gaara chuckled at the blonds retreating figure and picked up the forgotten apple on the table. 'I wouldn't mind taking advantage of him though.' He snickered taking a bite and tossing the rest into the trash. 'I should probably get ready as well.' He thought washing his hands and walking into the hall towards the stairs.

Gaara sighed while he sat down with his arm holding up his head as he watched people look for clothes to buy. Truthfully he didn't think going shopping was going to be this boring but with Naruto taking forever to decide, made it seem so much longer. He glanced around the area where he sat and tried to spot the blond but unfortunately he couldn't see him from where he was so he sighed tiredly as he took out his phone.

With his other arm still supporting his chin he used his free one to check the time. They had already been in the mall for over two hours only going from one clothing store to the next. He pouted and returned his phone back into his pocket as he glanced at the mirror beside himself.

Today he decided to dress casually wearing denim burgundy skinnies with a white wife beater shirt underneath his black flannel shirt. He also wore a series of beads and bracelets that he had gotten from Temari awhile back and decided to wear them. In all, he looked pretty hot with his coal eyeliner accenting his eyes jade eyes. 'I wonder if Naruto thinks I'm good enough to be his boyfriend…' he thought biting his lip. He saw the look a girl passing by gave him and raised a curious brow. 'Was she checking him out?' his mind wandered, nodding at the girl who giggled as she continued walking by. 'That was sort of… odd' he thought raising his brow while he starting searching above the racks of clothes again.

Then he thought back to the blond and how he chose his attire for today and smiled; he really was something else he had to admit. Naruto decided on bringing his clothes and found a pair of black skinnies and a low rise graphic tee in his bag by which the color was a bright yellow mind you, but didn't forget to add the small subtle piercing he had back into his ears since he had to take them out for school. Gaara shook his head. 'Geeze, Naruto sure knows how to get me flustered with the smallest things. Those contrasting colors bring out every feature he has especially his eyes and hair.' He thought looking up to see if he could spot his blond, fortunately for him, he was making his way in his direction with a big smile.

"I finally picked the right clothes that I wanted." He beamed gesturing to the garments hanging over his arms. Gaara nodded and quickly took the items from his hands and started examining them.

"These seem to suit you well but why did it take you so long to pick these out?" he chirped waiting for the blonds reply. He really didn't mind the fact that he could or would go shopping with him it's just that he didn't know what to do with himself to pass the time is all.

"Well you see I don't go shopping that often actually I go every once in a while and when I do I make sure I get the clothes I want and the right type. If I don't then I know I'll have to buy more later on and if the material isn't sturdy enough then they'll fade or rip. So I'm fairly particular about what I buy." Naruto smiled pointing at his own clothing that he wore.

Gaara stared at the blond with a curious look trying not to raise his brows at the response. "But you will have to buy more clothes later on regardless right? So why put so much effort in the type you buy?" Gaara asked looking at the blond.

Naruto sighed and scratched his head with a pleading look. "Well I'm not one of those people that just have extra cash lying around… I don't ask dad too often for money so I don't have to bother him. He's done so much for me as it is and why should I continue to bother him for personal things?" Naruto frowned slightly trying not to look upset.

Gaara sighed and then he began to understand. 'Ah I see now. He's being overly protective with his own personal things that he doesn't want to burden Iruka with what he deems unnecessary. That trait is hard to find in people let alone in a teen.' He thought biting his lip. "I understand how you feel but don't you want to feel like you can ask him for things without being discouraged? I mean he is your father." Gaara commented shifting the clothes onto one arm.

Naruto shook his head while he glanced away. "It's not like that Gaara; I want him to know I'm responsible and can take care of myself as well ya know? He has to worry about me all the time so why should I be so needy? Wouldn't I start becoming insufferable to be with to the point I'll become useless?" he sighed looking down at the floor.

Gaara furrowed his brows at the last comment from the blond and frowned. 'Does he think he's a burden to people? Why does he seem to put himself down for something that's so minor that people don't take in account about a person?' he pondered staring at him. "I don't know why you belittle yourself over something so trivial but to put your mind at ease, I'm treating you today remember? Or did you forget?" he teased smiling lightly at the blond who gasped hearing those words.

Gaara no! I can't let you do that! That's something-"

"No buts Naruto. I'm doing this because I want to. Not that I feel obligated or anything but how would I feel if I continue to let my boyfriend act like this?" he interrupted, feeling his face become a few degrees hotter.

Naruto immediately became quiet after hearing those words escape from his lips and started blushing like crazy. "So you mean I'm your b-boyfriend." He stuttered out holding his hands against his now tomato cheeks.

Gaara fought the urge to let his face become red by looking away nonchalantly in a cool way. Truthfully they never really talked about each other being serious or starting a relationship even though they did the things that they did. "Yeah I mean I never officially asked you out or anything the timing came up just now. We really never discussed this topic and I just assumed but I've been thinking that I would rather hear your reply instead knowing you agree to this as well." He said making eye contact with the smaller teen. He tried not to let his feelings get the best of him but he couldn't hide the small smile approaching on his lips.

Naruto stared at the other for a few seconds before his hands clasped over his face. "Oh geeze, oh geeze! Y-Yeah Gaara I would love to…. I'm just really embarrassed to admit this is all…" he trailed off squeezing his eyes tighter in his hands.

Gaara couldn't stifle the chuckle and laughed lightly while he brought his free hand to the blonds face brushing away his palms that covered his cheeks. "You don't have to hide from me because you're embarrassed ok? I'm here for you and I want to see every one of your reaction that you make because I want to know all of you. You mean a lot to me and I've already come to love you even though the way we got together was kind of opposite in that manner. But I still want to know you better than anyone else. Better than anyone ever will ok? So don't hide from me anymore and show me your weaknesses, strengths, insecurities and strong points or whatever you choose. I will never judge you as I stay by your side. I love you silly so believe in me alright?" he confided with his blond lover taking his chin into his hands, cupping it so they were locking eyes with one another. "I love you Naruto…" he whispered connecting their lips in a sweet subtle kiss.

Naruto couldn't help having the blush continue to blossom over his entire face and ears at the words the red head spoke because they were so bashful and true straight from his heart that it embarrassed him to just listen. He returned the kiss back and pulled away slowly trying not to look away feeling his stomach doing flips in the process. "I love you too." He whispered quietly feeling his lips from the contact just moments ago.

Gaara smiled at the cute action and ruffled the blond locks. "I'm glad to hear that Naru, now let's get going so we can enjoy ourselves ne?" he teased pulling his wrist so he would follow.

"So tell me how this happened again Naruto?" Gaara growled folding his arms across his chest glaring at the other sitting a few feet away.

"Gaara… you know it was by coincidence that Sasuke and Neji came to this restaurant but I do find it sort of odd that it had to be today…" he mulled looking down at the table, clenching his fists on his lap.

The red head continued to glare at the raven who shamelessly stared at Naruto not even giving Gaara a glance resting his chin atop his hand. 'I'm getting so fucking sick of seeing this bastard all the damn time not to mention him staring so bluntly at Naruto that its pissing me off!' Gaara seethed flicking the raven off who caught the gesture. "You know we don't have to stay here for lunch, we can always eat somewhere else." He suggested turning his attention back towards his date with a normal stoic tone.

Naruto bit his lip and shook his head slowly. "I really want to eat here since I heard about their phenomenal ramen and pork loins. I really want to try it out if you don't mind. Just… well, can you… ignore him until we finish and we can leave the mall?" Naruto offered with a small smile.

Gaara sighed heavily at his blond companion and nodded slowly. "Hn." Was all his response as he glanced back towards the table where he knew Sasuke sat with a smug expression. 'I don't care nor do I want to about that bastard but I can't even enjoy a dinner with Naruto without seeing this shit head everywhere. I mean yeah we are at the mall eating at a restaurant jointed inside the food gallery but what are the chances that we would even be sitting this close to each other…' he seethed on the inside glaring at the raven. 'You know what? I don't even care. He's not going to get the best of me so I'm going to just enjoy my time here with Naruto even if a ducks ass is sitting here. Forget that slut..' He mocked internally, smirking happily at his lover who raised his brow in suspicion.

"If I didn't know any better I would say you're having a fun time doing something awful to Sasuke in your head." Naruto mused chuckling quietly in his hand. "That would be the only reason why you're smiling like that." He laughed smiling happily at his boyfriend.

Gaara rolled his eyes and shook his head. "Something of the sort but all that fills my mind is you Naruto." He admitted in a husky undertone. Naruto couldn't deny the way that Gaara spoke ignited a certain feeling deep within himself that he blushed.

"Here are you're drinks and do you know what you'd like to order?" the waitress announced pulling the two out from their world as she placed the drinks down on each other side.

Gaara raised a brow but nodded at her glancing at the blond. "Yes actually he would like the pork ramen bowl with a side of pork loins cook thoroughly done and I would like the rib eye platter well done with shrimp scampi on the side. No butter please." He ordered giving the menus back to the woman who nodded her head.

"No problem great choice by the way and your food will but out in no time so please enjoy yourselves." She smiled at the two after she finished writing down there order.

Naruto laughed lightly and stared at the red head. "I see your choice of food is different than mine." He smiled folding his hands on the table.

"Well I've eaten here before a few times so I've had the chance to eat some of their dishes I guess. Though, I never tried their ramen." He admitted taking a sip of his sweet tea.

Naruto nodded at the response and followed Gaara's exampled and tasted his lemonade. "Mhm, I like how they threw a few strawberries at the bottom, it gives it a unique flavor in my opinion." He announced playing with his straw so he could hit the fruit with it, to let the flavor mix.

Gaara smiled at the action and nodded his head. "I can imagine." He smiled admiring the blond in front of him. He rested his elbow on the table watching in amusement how the blond sipped at his drink and took his straw to pierce the strawberries so he could eat them. 'He really is something else. I can't imagine myself not meeting him and feeling this way… I guess I feel in love with him at first sight…' he admitted to himself now letting his hand hold the weight of his head as he watched.

"Say, I never asked but did Temari leave yet?" Naruto asked playing with a strand of hair that fell into his eyes.

"When I last checked, all of her things were packed but I haven't heard a word from her. But assume she did because last I heard from her was that she was working on something important from her job." He answered fixing his bracelet.

Naruto frowned but nodded. "I'm surprised. She seemed really nice it would have been better if I got to spend more time with her." He said smiling.

Gaara mentally rolled his eyes at the comment and sighed. 'I doubt he would after she would start bugging him about our personal life and wanting to know about… perverted things… that she had no right to meddle in.' he thought nodding. "Yeah it's a shame I guess." He mumbled into his hands.

"okay I have the ramen and loins." She announced placing the food down in front of the blond. "And here's the rib eye with the shrimp." She smiled giving him his food. "If there's anything else you need don't resist the urge to ask." She grinned.

Gaara looked at their drinks and looked back to her. "If you don't mind, two refills please and heavy on the strawberries ok?" he said looking at the waitress. She nodded happily and replied with a quick, 'I'll be right back' and left, leaving the two alone.

Naruto began digging into his ramen and looked oddly at the read head. "You didn't have to say that. I was happy with the taste." He mumbled putting some of the food into his mouth.

Gaara smiled and shook his head. "I think you enjoyed yourself a little too much but it made me happy to watch you." He said cutting up the beef and taking a bite.

The waitress returned and took the empty drinks and replaced them with the filled ones and left them alone to talk a bit more until they finally finished their meal without any problems.

"Were you thinking about having any dessert?" Gaara quipped wiping his mouth.

Naruto gave him a hesitant look and shrugged his shoulders. "I'm actually pretty full but if you want some I'm down for it." He answered taking a sip of his lemonade.

Gaara shook his head. "Not me. I'm really stuffed but if you want any sweets go ahead don't worry about me. I'm not in the mood right now. Too full." He admitted pointing at his stomach.

"Here's you're Cherry-Amaretto tart, a house specialty." She interrupted picking up the empty plates and replacing them with the one plate with the dessert in front of the blond.

Naruto looked at the pastry with a confused face and then at Gaara. "But I didn't order this." He said locking eyes with the woman. She smiled bashfully and turned her head in the direction as she gestured with her free arm.

"The gentlemen sitting not too far asked me to send this over to you." She blushed looking at the raven who smirked.

Gaara glared at Sasuke and turned to the waitress with a bored expression. "Well that that gentlemen, that this blond is off the market and that he should stop bothering him. Oh and also, he doesn't want this pastry either." He scoffed waving his hand to pick up the dessert.

Naruto blushed at the predicament and gripped his hands atop his pants as he stared at the table. Gaara rolled his eyes and glanced at Sasuke who continued to eye Naruto as if he were going to magically fall in love with him or something. 'It's disgusting to see an Uchiha act this way. He has no shame what so ever.' Gaara mulled.

"But I can't just return this back to the kitchen and he doesn't want it either. He specifically mentioned the Cherry-Amaretto I don't know why but what do want me to do with it?…" she pleaded at him.

Gaara glared as the thoughts ran through his mind. 'I see… Cherries… Is he somehow implying something sexual or am I just reading too much into this?' he questioned himself folding his arms. "Well I guess there's nothing else I can do." He said aloud grabbing his fork.

Naruto blanched at the red head and the waitress gasped while he took a big chunk of the tart and stuffed it into his mouth. "G-Gaara!" Naruto exclaimed in shock. "I thought you were full." He said watching him with curiosity.

Gaara shrugged his shoulders and swallowed so he could talk. "I guess I wasn't that full." He smirked at the raven who grit his teeth. "Besides, this pastry isn't as tasty as you Naruto. You taste so. much. better." He purred earning gasps as responses.

"Gaara!" Naruto blushed hiding his face in his hands while the waitress covered her mouth. She was shocked to say the least at the small comment.

"Emo tard! That wasn't for you!" Sasuke yelled slamming his hand down onto the table making Neji shake his head.

"I told you to just let it go already Sasuke." Neji whispered eyeing the raven. He scoff at Neji's words and got out of his seat approaching the waitress and the table.

"You gotta problem shit head?" Gaara hissed taking another bite pissing the raven off even more.

"Yeah I have a problem with you fucker! You don't deserve to have Naruto! I do and stop eating the fuckin pie!" he snarled clenching his fists standing in front of him.

"I see. Well like I said earlier the taste of this tart comes nowhere near as close of how wonderful Naruto tastes. So next time you try to woo him with something you think is delicious, make sure you know how it tastes. Better yet never mind because you'll never get the chance to taste him." He smirked pushing it aside.

"Gaara you're embarrassing me!" Naruto blushed even harder when Sasuke glanced at him.

"That's it! I'm tired of your fucking attitude prick!" Sasuke shouted slapping the fork away missing Naruto as it hit the seat beside him.

"HEY NO FIGHTING!" the waitress yelled glaring at the two.

"Well I'm tired of your bullshit too you fucker." He stood up glaring at the raven bawling his fist ready to go at a moment's notice.

"Sasuke what's gotten into you!" Neji yelled pulling at his arm only to be pushed aside.

"This doesn't concern you! Leave me alone!" Sasuke yelled, yanking his arm away.

"Go fuck yourself and that supersized pride of yourself too." Gaara hissed.

Sasuke glared and stepped closer to the red head to the point that their noses were about to touch. "Say it and I'll knock you on your ass." Sasuke snarled glaring heatedly at the teen.

Gaara smirked knowing the next thing he said would push the raven over the edge. "Yeah show me like you did before, pussy." He taunted.

"That's it I'm fucking done playing with you asshole!" Sasuke yelled cranking his fist backwards.

Okay! That's it for the next chapter and I'm sorry for leaving it off at this point. Really I am. Oh and I am sorry for going so long without updating either. I just went through a lot of stuff and kinda lost the zest to finish this but after looking at the reviews and just rereading my work, I just fell back in love with it again. I really want to finish this one and I'm almost done with my ItaNaru fic that's been going on for a while. It's just that I totally love how fics are centered around Gaara's POV more so than Naruto's because it's too overly done. Anyways I hope you enjoyed reading it and continue like you guys have done so far. Please drop a review if you can because I always enjoy reading them!

Until next time,

-Urahara