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One Week Later…
Saya walked down the bustling streets of Konoha with a small bag of supplies. She walked into the now stable environment of the hospital and went to her friend's room. She knocked quietly and walked in. Kat was sitting up in bed staring out the window. She had woken up only three days ago. She turned and smiled kindly when she saw it was her friend.
"Sai-chan…I'm glad you stopped by. I was wondering if maybe we could leave soon. I really miss everyone back home and I have to get back to my village…" she said in almost a whisper.
Saya nodded.
"I want to be with them too but you have to get better and that takes time," she said smiling slightly.
Kat looked down sadly. She really wanted to go home and run her village and see her people…and Kankuro of course. Saya sighed and looked at her charts.
"Well…you are doing rather well. We'll see by this afternoon and then I'll talk to Tsunade-sama…" she said and Kat grinned.
"You really do love me!" she said and Saya laughed.
"I know what it's like to not be with someone you love…it hurts…so I understand where you're coming from," she smirked and Kat nodded.
Saya walked out and into another room. Sakura was looking at her bed sheets. Saya furrowed her eyebrows seeing the shinobi crying. She sat down and grabbed Sakura's shoulders quickly, feeling slight soreness in her own shoulder. It had healed nicely but since she didn't have the Phoenix anymore it still left some pain and a small scar. Sakura looked up slightly and wiped some tears from her eyes.
"Sakura-chan, what's wrong? What happened, are you hurt?" she asked concerned.
Sakura shook her head.
"Sai-chan, what's going to happen when you leave? Things are just going to go back to normal? Akatsuki is gone. They are all dead. We should be free, but, my heart still hurts. Sasuke's dead and I didn't get to say goodbye. He was an asshole at the end of his life…but I can't help but remember him when we were younger…" she mumbled.
Saya's eyes widened. She remembered the day Sasuke died. Sakura didn't really have a reaction to it. She must have kept to herself. Saya scolded herself. She didn't even ask if Sakura was okay back then. Saya was so caught up with Gaara's reaction towards the incident that it clouded over her mind and she didn't even think of Sakura's feelings. Saya hugged her friend tightly.
"I'm so sorry about Sasuke, Sakura-chan. Please do not cry. He was different. He wasn't our Sasuke anymore, he was someone else, someone bad…" she said trying to sooth her friend.
Sakura nodded slowly and sniffed.
"I just miss our missions together…how we used to be…" she said trying to smile.
"Hai me too…" Saya said softly.
She was telling the truth. She did miss the whole group together again. She closed her eyes.
"One day you'll look back in your life and you'll think to yourself, 'I wish my friends were with me.' And then, just like that, me and Naruto are going to be there laughing at your daydreaming," she said making her friend grin.
"See? You can't get rid of us that easy," she smirked wide.
Sakura nodded.
"Good because I have no intention of letting you guys go anytime soon!" she said and the two girls shared a laugh.
Saya stood up.
"When you get out of here I'm probably going to be gone for Suna already so…" she trailed off as Sakura hugged her tightly.
Saya smiled warmly and hugged her friend.
"I'll come back I promise," she said softly and Sakura nodded.
"You better…" she said and Saya laughed.
She waved a goodbye and headed out. She sat on the stoops outside of the hospital and got lost in her thoughts. She missed her family. She leaned against the railing and watched the young children playing around with fake kunai. She watched the kids play and thought of when she was younger. She stood up and headed towards the Hokage tower. She passed the alleyway where she first met the sand siblings. She stopped and stared down the alleyway.
She saw them all. Gaara, Temari, Kankuro, Sakura, Sasuke, Naruto, Konohamaru. They were all there. She walked down the alleyway as if she was back there with them. She remembered thinking Kankuro came off as an arrogant son of a bitch. He was but still…she didn't know him back then. She stopped in front of the mirage of Gaara. He was so young back then…so angry. She watched him turn around and walk off. He stopped midway and turned looking straight at her…like he was waiting for something. Saya smiled.
"Ryohei Saya…" she mumbled and Gaara turned around and faded away.
All of the people faded away and she was left in the alleyway alone again. She heard a voice and when she turned around a water balloon smacked her dead in the face. She stumbled back and looked at her attacker.
"Naruto, you asshole!" she yelled grinning.
"Taking a trip down memory lane Ryohei Saya?" he mocked and she glared at him.
He squeaked and ran off as she took off after him.
Later That Day…
Tsunade let Kat leave the hospital. She was healing fast and she could go home. Kat almost tripped down the steps to meet Saya, who was waiting for her, and Saya steadied her.
"Hey, take it easy. I know you want to go but don't fall and hurt yourself again okay?" she laughed.
Kat grinned sheepishly and nodded. They walked to the gates of Konoha and Saya glanced back once more. She turned back around and gasped slightly seeing Kakashi standing in front of her. She looked up at him and he grinned.
"Sai-chan, you weren't going to leave without seeing me first were you?" he mocked.
She smirked.
"Sorry Kakashi-sensei…just missing my son…" she said and Kakashi nodded ruffling her hair.
"It's alright. I'll be seeing you then," he said nodding to her and heading off into Konoha.
Saya smiled after him. Even now he was still so freaking cool. The two girls headed out into the forest for Suna.
The Next Day…
Saya and Kat arrived in Suna. No one knew that they were to arrive there because they never came to an exact date. Since the messenger birds were down for the moment no contact had been happening between Suna and Konoha. The girls walked through the gates and were greeted by the guards. They saw the Kazekage tower in the distance and they both smiled thinking of two completely different men.
Meanwhile, the Kazekage was reading papers on this suspected traitor in Suna. He ruffled his messy red hair and sighed softly. He couldn't stop thinking of his wife. Why was it taking her so long to get here? Did she run into some trouble on the way? Did something happen with Kat? There were so many questions and no answers to calm his nerves. A loud knock on the door and then an abrupt opening of it made him look up quickly. Kankuro came in and he looked nervous.
"How are you so calm?!" he asked his younger brother.
Gaara stared at him confused.
"Where the hell are they?! What the hell is taking them so long?! Shouldn't they be here by now?!" he ranted on and Gaara rubbed his head.
It hurt and now it was throbbing painfully due to the yelling. He looked up and sand covered Kankuro's mouth silencing him. Kankuro was shocked but he stayed quiet.
"Kankuro…just give it some time…" he tried but Kankuro wouldn't have it.
"It's been a week already! I'm going to Konoha to see what the hell is taking so long!" he shouted walking to the door and pulling it open.
Kat stood in the doorway grinning widely at him. His eyes widened and he smiled pulling her into a hug.
"It's about time you got here!" he yelled and Gaara stood up walking over to the two.
"Gaara-kun, Sai-chan is downstairs being mobbed by a crowd of people…" she said smiling.
Gaara nodded and headed downstairs to save his wife. Saya had just escaped the crowd of people and stumbled into the Kazekage tower laughing. She went to turn around and came face to face with turquoise eyes. Her eyes widened and she smiled wide throwing her arms around him tightly. He returned the hug gently and when she pulled away he offered a faint smile. He looked tired and she furrowed her eyebrows.
"Are you okay?" she asked concerned.
He nodded slowly.
"I've missed you…" he whispered in her ear and she shivered slightly.
"I've missed you too," she said smiling softly.
"I'm sorry it took so long. Tsunade wanted to make sure Kat was fit for the trip back," she said softly.
Gaara nodded and turned around waiting for her to follow him upstairs to his office. Kankuro and Kat were in it waiting for them. Saya grinned when she saw Kat fixing her shirt and Kankuro grinning like a maniac. Saya walked over and hugged him tightly. He hugged her back. Kat smiled and spoke.
"Kankuro and I are going to head out to the Waterfall Village to check up on things but we'll be back soon!" she said and Gaara nodded watching his brother and Kat run out.
Saya turned seeing all of the papers on his desk.
"Are all those papers about the traitor in Suna?" she asked calmly.
Gaara nodded.
"It seems that it has caused somewhat of a problem with the committee. They think it's a spy from the Rock Village…" he muttered.
Saya sighed.
"Don't those guys ever quit?" she asked angrily.
Gaara shook his head.
"I guess not…" he said and sat back down at his desk.
Saya leaned against his desk just as there was a knock at the door. Ryuzaki opened it slowly and peeked in.
"Mother you're back!" he shouted and ran to her.
She smiled wide and picked her son up into her arms hugging him tightly.
"Ryuzaki, I missed you so much!" she said happily.
Ryuzaki smiled some.
"I've missed you too," he said softly.
Gaara smiled slightly at their reunion. Ryuzaki had been missing her a lot lately. He continued his paperwork as Saya walked to the door with Ryuzaki. She looked back up at Gaara quickly.
"Hey, are you going to be free later?" she asked curiously.
He nodded still looking at his work. She headed out with Ryuzaki and they went to the park with the twins and Temari and Shikamaru.
Later That Night…
Saya walked into the Kazekage tower holding a sleeping Ryuzaki in her arms. She walked up the stairs and into his room. She pulled the blanket down and laid him on the bed carefully.
"M-Mother…" he mumbled sleepily.
She hushed him quietly.
"Sleep now Ryuzaki…I'll see you in the morning…" she said in his ear and kissed his cheek.
Ryuzaki fell back into his sleep and Saya covered him with the blanket. She walked out and to her room. As she reached the door the Kazekage also came down the stairs and headed towards the door. He seemed deep in thought but when he looked up and saw her he quickly broke out of his thoughts and smiled faintly at her. They both walked in the room and closed the door behind them.
Saya was so happy to be home. She looked around just loving the fact that she was in the room. She smiled shyly when she felt two arms wrap around her waist and pull her close. He held her for a while like that and she rested her head against his chest enjoying the peace and quiet. She looked up at him after a while and he looked down at her. Her hands softly trailed over his hands. He stared at her calmly and kissed the top of her head gently. She smiled and turned slightly so they were face to face. She reached up and wrapped her hands around his neck pulling him down so their noses were touching.
He stared at her, his eyes boring into hers and she grazed her lips over his. It felt like forever since they were this close in contact. Gaara's eye lids lowered and he moved closer, filling in any gaps between them. Saya felt him press against her and her desire only increased. Her breathing came out in small shudders. Gaara smirked knowing she was going to give in first. He moved away from her lips and she almost whimpered in desperation. He let his lips trail down her neck, never touching her skin and she trembled slightly. His warm breath tickled her neck and she shivered wanting them to connect with her skin. She inched up on him and she gripped onto his robes tightly trying to suppress her desire.
"You're enjoying this…way to much…" she said through clenched teeth.
Gaara smirked softly.
"I am…" he said simply in a husky voice and she gave in.
She pulled him down so his lips touched her skin. He smirked into her neck softly kissing the crease and then left a trail of gentle kisses up her neck. Every time his warm lips touched her neck she shivered and pressed up against him a little more. His breathing got a little heavier and shorter. He kissed her chin and then her bottom lip, nibbling it softly before capturing her lips with his in a passionate kiss.
Saya felt warm and safe in his arms again and the grip around his neck tightened. He kissed her harder not breaking the kiss once but deepening it each time. She loosened the hold on his neck and let her hands trace down to his shoulders. She tugged gently on his robes and found the opening. She slid her hands underneath his robes feeling his bare chest underneath. She smiled softly pushing the robes off his shoulders revealing his muscular shoulders and toned stomach. She stared at him, her hands tracing down his stomach.
He let his hands rest on her waist playing with the hem of her shirt. She lifted up her arms and he pulled her shirt up and off, letting it drop to the floor. His eyes quickly diverted from her face to her shoulder seeing the small scar resting there. His eyes saddened slightly but then soon regained their composure. Saya looked at him watching his reactions.
"It shows that I'm human…but I still am a little uneasy about it…" she mumbled and his gaze shifted to her face as she covered the scar with her hand.
Gaara cupped her face in his hands and pulled her hand away from her shoulder. She stared at him curiously wondering what he was going to do. He leaned down and kissed the scar delicately. She tensed and her eyes widened. She stared at him and he smiled faintly leaning his forehead against hers. He let his hands trace her figure stopping at her hips and hooking his thumbs at the lining of her pants. He pulled them down carefully and she stepped out of them. She unbuckled his belt and let his pants fall to the floor. She was shaking and he watched her carefully look over his body.
Her eyes finally made their way back up to his and she blushed seeing him watch her. Their lips met again and this time he nudged her to the bed until her legs touched the bottom. Saya sat down at the edge of the bed and moved up on it. Gaara followed, climbing over her and lying on top of her, as their lips connected again. She pushed up against him and he groaned lowly. His hands moved down to her waist and gripped the hem of her panties pulling them down slowly and throwing them to the side. He pressed his lips against her neck and his hand pulled a strap of her bra off of her shoulder.
She shivered slightly when his soft lips pressed firmly against her skin. She swallowed hard feeling his growing arousal through his dark red boxers. She played with the top of his boxers and slipped her hand inside letting her fingers graze against his shaft. He jolted into at the touch from her hand and his mouth hung open next to her neck in a silent moan. She pulled at his boxers and soon got them off with his help. He pressed against her and she moaned softly wanting it as much as he did.
He adjusted himself and slowly entered her, soon filling her completely. She threw her head back in pleasure, letting out a loud moan. He shut his eyes tightly feeling himself completely within her and stopped to get his bearings. He was trembling and she gripped his shoulders as he began a slow rhythm. She soon raised her hips to meet his and continued the rhythm with him. Gaara let his head drop into her shoulder moaning softly. His hands gripped her hips tightly and her hands wrapped around his neck pulling him closer to her. Their breathing quickened as they picked up speed. Saya caught his lips in hers and bit his bottom lip playfully.
Sweat trickled down the sides of his head and he was coming close to his end. He knew she was too. Her hands traveled to his face bringing it close to hers so their noses were touching. His warm breath mingled with hers and his breathing came out in short gasps. Saya felt herself go over the edge as she tried to muffle her moans. She pressed her lips to his roughly and shut her eyes tightly. He gripped her hips holding them down as he spilled his seed inside of her. Her arms wrapped around his back and gripped it tightly, pulling her up into him. He leaned his forehead against hers and his mouth hung open letting out a soft groan. His arms shook with exhaustion and he let himself collapse on top of her, resting his head in the crook of her neck.
She ran her fingers through his messy hair lovingly, kissing his forehead every now and then. They carefully moved up on the bed pulling the covers over them. Saya turned around exhausted and Gaara wrapped his arm around her pulling her into him. She felt safe lying there with him and soon drifted off into a peaceful sleep. Gaara stood up for a while staring at her as he held her tightly. He was truly happy she was home with him now.
His mind went back to the problem they were having in Suna. He had a spy living in his village…someone talented and with skill …someone right under his nose…and he didn't know who it was. He looked at Saya calmly and tried to shake the feeling he had. If there was a spy in his village it would have to be someone close to them to obtain the information that they were getting…a friend…he just hoped that emotions wouldn't get in the way of what he knew he would have to do when he found them.
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