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It was not too long after I had just left Gaara's room that I heard a knock on my door.

"Come in!" I yelled when I heard knocking at my door. "Hey, Temari. What's up?

She walked in slowly, her eyes looking to the side. "I was wondering what is wrong with you..."

"What to you mean?" I asked confused, tilting my head to the side.

"Well, with you and Gaara." Her eyes made contact with mine. "I know you said you don't, but it's obvious you're forcing the truth out. I mean, come on. Just the way you smiled when you told me, and you were so sincere about it. That was obviously not fake. If it's about the other person Gaara likes-"

"Look. I just want to make Gaara happy. If being with me doesn't please him, then I wouldn't want that for him."

"But she doesn't exist!"

"Temari!" I raised my voice, then smiled sadly at her. "It's ok. You don't have to say something like that."

"I'm not just saying that." She reassured, "It's true. You just misunderstood. The one Gaara likes is-" She trailed off and shifted awkwardly, her eyes going to the side again as she grimaced.

"The one he likes is..." I prompted for her to go, with a raised eyebrow

"Ugh, The one he likes is you! I really don't know why I have to be the only one seeing this!"

I stood there, staring at her a few moments as her words sank in. "...What?"

She sighed deeply and shrugged. "He's the one who sent you the letter and candy too. Also, he didn't answer your question directly, because he has never been put in that type of situation before. He doesn't have the social skills. He needs time and effort to even get a friend." Her eyes bore into mine, her seriousness and protectiveness for her brother showing through hard. "So, give him some time, ok? This will be easier for both of you if you contribute, and-

"I can't."

"Wha- Why not?"

"Well... You already know I'm not from this world, and...What if the opportunity comes where I can go home, to my friends and family? I'm not positive that I would stay here, even if it meant being with Gaara. Not to mention, the thing with Sarah." I crossed my arm over my chest, my hand clutching onto the other arm, as I lowered my head. "It's too hard..."

"But... You do like him right?"

"...Yes... I... I do."

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHA! Finally.

Oh, shut it.

"Well, then don't you think it would be better for both of you to confess your feelings? I mean, even if a time comes where you can go home, at least you two could be together until then."

It didn't take me long to come up with an answer. I wanted to explore this new feeling I had for Gaara. To think Gaara of all people would actually fall for me... I knew that this would be something special.

A smiled tugged at my lips until I wore a big grin, my cheeks flushed. "Yes!"

Temari smiled back softly, then motioned to the door with her head with her hand on her hip.

"I'll catch up with you later!" I said giddily, as I quickly took her signal. I pat her shoulder as I ran passed her and ran out the door to my most important person...Gaara.

As soon as I got to his door I froze. I took a few deep breaths before barging into his room. "Gaara, Gaara!"

He quickly stood and tensed in front of me.

"I-" We both started.

"Ah, sorry..." I apologized, and chuckled nervously.

"N-no... It was my mistake." He stuttered slightly.

He looked up at me intensely, his fingers curled up into tight fists at his side. "This isn't easy for me to say..." He looked away, then back at me. "But, Abby... I... I like you." He looked directly at me, but his face was hard to read. It was as if it could turn immensely happy, or one of utter rejection, based on my response.

...

A minute went by before he finally spoke again, His lips altered into a deep frown. "Abby?"

I had just been standing there, staring blankly. When my brain finally processed what happened my face exploded with heat, and an humongous warmth in my stomach erupted. I looked up at Gaara, who looked back cautiously but curiously when he saw that I was finally aware of my surroundings and his words. I smiled, and felt the happiest I ever have. "Gaara, I-I... I like you too!"

He smiled a smile I never thought possible for him. It made the feeling in my stomach heighten, and my blush intensify. He seemed so happy... And it amazed me that I was the cause of it.

"You know what," He asked me.

"What?" I asked curiously, wondering what it could possibly be after our sudden confessions.

"I'm in the mood for some pancakes."

I gasped and grinned widely. I suddenly grabbed his hand into mine, and pulled him out of the room, heading down to the kitchen. I could see the surprise from him from suddenly being grabbed, and even felt him tense, but even though it's a small step, it barely took him time to hold my hand back.

...Maybe not going home, and staying here...Wouldn't be so bad...

YAY! :D There together at last! But will all that change? Stay tuned for more of this mind-numbing F.F. Of awesome-sauce! :D