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Gaara and I were walking through the village by noon. I grinned widely and ran towards a park that was vacant of any other people. As soon as I saw a swing set, I ran to it and sat down. As Gaara walked towards me it was hard not to just.. Stare. He wasn't wearing his Kazekage robs today, which is kind of rare for me. I had to admit I like it much better.

"Neh, Gaara."

"Hmm?"

"Push me!"

A very faint smile appeared on his lips, and he walked behind to start pushing me on the swing.

"Are you sure this is what you wanted to do? Yesterday you made it sound like you wanted to do something big,"

I smiled softly, "Yeah. It's calming like this." I closed my eyes, and felt the wind softly rush at my face as I was pushed forward. "I pretty much just wanted to get out of the house."

I turned my head to look at Gaara, and grabbed the seat next to me. "Swing with me!"

I stopped swinging as he plopped down on the swing next to me and held both chains with each hand.

"Did you forget?" I asked curiously.

"...Forget...?"

"How to swing." I smiled, "It's easy. I'll teach you. Ok, what you do is start to swing your legs. When you go forward, you keep your legs up. When you go back, you keep them down. When you're all the way back, you have to push, and switch your leg position. See?" I said, as I demonstrated.

"I didn't forget." He reassured. I, of course, didn't listen and start giggling as I made my swing spin in circles, over and over again.

I made it stop, and looked over at Gaara who held a gentle smile.

"Is watching me have fun, fun?" I asked still giggling.

"It's amusing."

"So I've been told." I chuckled.

There was a blissful silence, as I swung and Gaara thought about what ever it is Gaara's think about. But let me tell you, it was not blissful in my head.

Ask him!

No!

ASK. HIM

Hell. To. The. No!

I swear, if you don't ask him, I will take over your body while your sleeping and do something you'll be so embarrased about!

You can do that?

I don't know...But I'll try! And succeed! MUHAHAAHAHAAH!

Ugh! Fine...

"U-Um...Gaara?" I looked away as I could feel my face heating up.

"What?"

"H-have you ever been confessed to?" I'm totally sure my face was dared like Sarah's was.

He looked directly as he spoke, completely unaffected, but definitely curious. "No."

""Have you ever confessed to someone?"

"No, I haven't." I could almost hear a mocking tone, as if it was an incredibly stupid question.

"Have you... Ever liked someone?" I asked another question, but it came out as a small murmur. Once again my face was so hot. I bet it would burn my hand if I touched it.

This time, he turned away from me. I stretched my neck out to try to see his face, but he turned his head further from my view. I couldn't help but feel a bubble of warmth in my stomach. I just wanted to start giggle right there. He was blushing and trying to hide it from me. So cute!

"Awww! Does the Kazekage like someone?" I chuckled, teasing him, even though just the thought twisted my stomach up.

Because you like hi-

SHUT UP!

It's not like if he did, it would be me, and off course he would have someone he already likes. She's probably way better then me. I mean, he is of course the Kazekage. Who's powerful and influential, not to mention the good looks to boost. He may not sputter a thousand words. But with the ones he does say, can do wonders. He's just... Too far out of my reach.

I looked straight ahead and stopped swinging. "I bet, she's a great person." I looked over at him sadly. He quickly turned his head to look at me, a little wide-eyed I stood from the swing and interlocked my fingers with each other behind my back. I turned on my heels and smiled at Gaara, "I'm rooting for you. But you know, if you haven't confessed, you should hurry. You don't want anyone to snatch up your most important person do you?" I giggled.

It hurt, but, I want to do what makes Gaara happy. Ahhhhh, I can't get unhappy! I was thinking that maybe, my inner-me was right. That I did like Gaara more than just a friend. But, maybe I was starting to look at this all wrong! I don't even like him like that. Like I thought, I probably mistook admiration or my feelings for an important friend for like. But...It's not like I haven't felt admiration or had a best friend before... And this felt...Different...

Nah! I mean come on? Gaara and I? Hahahaha, get real! He and I are total opposites, it totally wouldn't even work out. Even if they do say opposites attract. It's a bunch of butt... But, I have seen a lot of opposite couples in total love...

No! No! NO! Bad Abby! I mean, come on! Even if I did like him like that, he likes someone else. He even said so. But...All those times I thought I liked him, I felt so happy. My face would heat up, and my heart would beat like crazy... Hell, we even almost kissed! But if Gaara already likes someone, it was probably a mistake.

Ok. It's official, I don't like him.

You are so fucking stupid! You like him-

Nope! I decided those feelings, were never present. I'm going to do my best so Gaara can get the girl he likes. I want to be there for Gaara.

Yeah, you want to be there for Gaara as his-

Nooooo! Stop!...Just... No...Please?

Whatever you say...

"Abby, I-" Gaara started, but trailed off as I cut him off.

"Don't worry! I shall help you get yo love!" I punched my fist in the air, before plopping back down on the swing.

"Have you...Ever liked someone?"

I stopped, and hesitated.

"Can't say I have! There's no one who's sparked my interest like that before. I shall wait for the right man!"

When I noticed that he had a deep frown I slapped his back."Oh, don't be sad! I'll find a dude soon enough!"

"Hey, guys!" I heard Kankuro, and turned to see him coming our way with Temari.

"Hey! You guys done with work?" I ran up to Temari, but Kankuro kept walking to Gaara.

"Yup. So how was your date?" Temari playfully elbowed my ribs.

The smile that had been on my face faltered, As I held my ribs. I automatically brought a new one to my face, "Date? As if?" I chuckled, "Gaara and I?"

Temari looked confused. "But you did say...You liked him right?"

"I said might, and upon this outing decided I don't." I laughed but even I could hear the force. "I totally don't like Gaara like that."

Temari seemed mildly confused for a moment before opening her mouth. She ended up shrugging her shoulders with a small sigh. "If you say so."

"Neh! Are we leaving?" I quickly turned and shouted to the boys.

"Yeah, lets go!"

Gaara's POV

I cursed myself silently for my ignorance in the matter I found myself. Why couldn't I just say that it was her I liked? In any case, she said there's no one that she liked right now... I can't help but feel relieved at that. It's better than her actually liking somebody else. I'll get her to like me, not by force, but...Hopefully I can get to get to like me l how I like her. I just have to try hard enough. But wouldn't it be too sudden to start acting all close to her? I don't know if I could do that. I'm still not good with even holding up a long conversation, unless it has to do with being the Kazekage. Maybe I could...

Abby's POV!

"Abby's tired, oh yes she is! Cool day with the Kazekage! Oh, Abby's Tired yes she-" I stopped singing, when I noticed there was something in front of my door.

I picked up the little package and brought it inside of my room. I sat it on my vanity and sat down. There was a little card. I picked it up and read the neatly written words.

The regard and esteem you now give me, in this letter, and which I press to my heart and bow my head upon, is all I can take and all too embarrassing, using all my gratitude.

Ai.

I looked at the symbol for ai, and wondered where I saw it before. Realization smacked me with a rubber boot...Hehehe...Rubber boot. I snatched the card and ran down the hall.

I slammed open the door and ran in.

"Gaara! Gaara!" I screamed.

He turned around a little shocked.

"Hold still." I commanded and brought the card up to his face, the writing pointing to me. "I knew it!" I said triumphantly. It was the same symbol at the one on Gaara's forehead!

"What is it?" He asked curiously, taking the card from my hand. He looked it over, "What is it?"

"I don't know it came with some candy, at my door." I gasped, then whined. "I have a stalker! "Well, don't I feel loved?" I then mused.

I caught a glimpse of Temari walking past and suddenly pulled her into the room by the arm.

"Eh? What's wrong you two?" She asked, looking between us with wide eyes, probably thinking that we had an emergency.

"Looky! Looky!" I shoved the card into her face.

I saw her smirk, then it turned into a teasing smile. "Look's like someone had a secret admirer."

My eyes widened and I looked back to the card.

I really wonder who it could be since there's not many people I've talked to since I been here, much less in Suna... Maybe this is just what need to get my head away from...

From?

Go away!

Ruuuuude.

"Abby, could you excuse us? I need to talk to Gaara about important business." Temari asked politely.

"Hmm? Sure thing. I'll see you guys later!" I waved before leaving Gaara's room to my own.

Narrator!

Temari took a seat on Gaara's bed, as Gaara faced her from his desk seat.

"What is it that you need to discuss?" He asked, before turning back around to his desk. He picked up a pen, and began writing. "Is there a message from Kono-"

"I know it was you." She started, cutting of his question.

Her eyes widened a bit when she saw him stiffen. It was such a weird experience to see her brother show such effects from another person, especially a girl.

"You... Know what?" He turned his head back to make eye contact with her.

"That it was you who sent Abby the letter and candy..."

When she saw her little brother's cheeks get tainted with a faint blush, something she thought she would never see in her lifetime, she almost chuckled. She thought it was almost cute to see him like this the more it was becoming prominent.

Gaara sighed, and turned back around to face her, the blush completely gone. "How?"

"I've seen too many documents, letters, signing, and such from you. Your handwriting is practically imbedded into my head. Besides, Ai? You can't expect everyone to be as ignorant as Abby."

"You can't tell her." He said quickly, his voice and eyes pleading.

"About the letter...Or that you like her?" She couldn't help but tease.

"Both," He stated. "I want to do this on my own. She said that she's never liked anyone before, so I may actually have a chance."

Temari couldn't help but smile. "Well, you have to do it face to face. She'll never get closer to you if you're hiding in the shadows,"She prompted. "She's not one to catch on easily."

"I know that, but I don't know how," He admitted quietly.

"Just get closer. Invite her out more like you did today. Try to be alone more often. Give her compliments. Little things are largely appreciated. Abby's just Abby, and with her happy-go-lucky attitude I'm sure she'll like anything you do." She shrugged. "Since you both like eachother you'll be fine..." She suddenly stood up in a panic. "Oh shit!"

There was a long, awkward silence. Both were completely still. Temari held a nervous, wide eyed, and twitching smile, as Gaara just stared at her with a blank stare, his arms over his chest.

"...What?"

"She's going to make such a fuss at me," Temari sighed, before sitting back down. "Don't tell Abby that I told you this, but I think she still likes you."

Gaara's eyes widened then went back to hid blank stare. "What... Do you mean, 'still?"

"Well, a couple days ago, she told me that she thinks she likes you. Then today, she said she doesn't. But it sounded so... Forced. You didn't happen to say anything that would have upset her, did you?"

Gaara thought, then lifted his head, "Well, she thinks that I like someone else."

"Well, no wonder!" Temari exclaimed. "She probably's forcing her feelings back so she can make you happy, with a girl that doesn't even exist! Hurry and go tell her how you feel!"

"You think it's that easy for me?" Gaara said quietly.

Temari stiffened and bowed her head apologetically.

"All my life, I've been shunned and stripped away of love. I only knew how to love myself. Although, I've come to love and want to protect this village, and everyone in it...I barely know how to make friends, better-yet confess that I like someone..."

Temari thought deeply, "Fine. We'll take it in baby steps. But, I'm going to go talk to Abby. It's going to be hard to get you guys together if she all confused...More than usual... Only Kami-sama knows if she'll listen." Temari sighed and said her good bye to Gaara.

And yes only Kami-Sama...Or Jashin-Sama...

Only the Narrator, I, Knows if she'll listen...Does she ever?

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