Tossing and turning the entire night, Gaara gave up on trying to sleep. He went to the kitchen and got a glass of water. Draining it in one go, he went into the lounge and lay at the sofa looking up at the ceiling.

He could not think of anything else besides Sasori. For a long time Gaara couldn't comprehend the concept of Love. He wanted it. He craved it.

Now a gorgeous man who was an Akatsuki member claimed he loved him. He thought back to his parents, their love for him. He had never felt any kind of romantic love. Till now that is.

Sasori was strong and that attracted Gaara. It didn't hurt that he was easy on the eyes too. I wonder when he's coming back to see me Gaara thought.
He heard a shuffle,looking up he saw Temari peering through the door.

" Can't sleep either?"

" Not in the slightest"

"Wanna talk about it?"

" Its a very complex situation"

Temari sat on the sofa opposite him. "Well its a good thing I'm quite the intelligent soul" she said grinning wryly.

The red haired Kazekage sighed. He started to explain the events that had taken place with Sasori and him claiming his love for him.

Temari had a neutral expression on her face as she continued to listen to her brother's intriguing tale.

" Well if he wanted to kill you,he would have you know. I think he's legit. This is the middle of war times. He's got no time to fool around with childish proclamations. I guess you feel this way because you haven't been in love before. You're still trying to figure it out. That plays a major role in this."

"I suppose you're right." Gaara replied in his usual monotone,rough voice. His emotions were running high. He was still a bit confused.

"I think you should talk to him. You'll know if a person truly loves you. Look into his eyes. Their eyes say it all. It never lies" Temari said smiling fondly at her younger brother.

"His eyes? I guess ill have to try. Are you talking from personal experience with a certain someone from the Leaf?" Gaara teased,his mood lightened.

Temari's eyes widened,her face turned pink. "What?! I have no ... No idea what you're talking about!" She blurted out. Gaara laughed good naturedly.

" Aaaaanywho moving along ... Listen I know what you're thinking. He's an S-ranked criminal after all. His group is after you. You're the Kazekage. He just proclaimed his love for you. I'm surprised your head hasn't exploded. Well, anyway I think he would make a great addition to our side,don't you think? Temari said slyly.

The red haired sand ninja pondered the thought. "I've thought about it."

"All I'm saying is why not use this to our advantage? If he truly loves you,he will sacrifice the Akatsuki and join us in protecting you. I don't know what you feel for him,if anything at all but just know that I'm here for you no matter what you decide. Oh and if he breaks your heart,he'll have me to deal with. Hell hath no fury like a big sister scorned " Temari grinned.

"Thanks sis. I needed that. It really pays to have a big sister" Gaara smiled.

" Yeah yeah, sigh,little brothers, they grow up so fast" she said mockingly with a fake cry. "Oh and by the way,your man Sasori is such a hottie. I'd hit that anyday" she winked at her brother and sauntered her way out of the room.

Gaara aimed a pillow at her grinning "Just like how I'd hit your man Shikamaru anyday !"

Temari scowled and flushed beet red. "Oh hahaha,that's so amusing."

"I'd say this round is mine dear sister"

"Whatever little bro" she smiled.

Sasori listened to his instructions carefully. They were to retrieve the one tailed beast,Shukaku come this Saturday. The spy had provided the Akatsuki with more than enough information to bypass the Sand's defenses.

Deidara being his partner,was all too happy about this mission. He took pride in anything that could showcase his art. A load of crap in my opinion. Sasori thought. The biggest problem here was Gaara. Deidara would show no mercy,he would take his enemy down no matter what the cost.

The puppet master's heart sank at the thought of losing his beloved Gaara. The kiss they shared was so intense. He could tell it had been Gaara's first. Deep down,he knew that Gaara is starting to return his feelings. Knowing what the Akatusuki intended to do to him,made him sick to his stomach.

"Sasori? Are we clear on the instructions?" Madara asked.

"Yes" was all Sasori replied. Time was running out. Something had to be done and soon. He had just found Gaara and there was no way he was gonna lose him.