Chapter 5: I think... I think I'm falling for you

Hinata came downstairs with her new puppy in her arms. It's been one week since she gotten her and everything has been great!

"I'm glad it's Saturday now I can finally spend time with you and you can meet Gaara!" Hinata said happily to her puppy.

Hinata fed Colene and then gave her a bath and a belly-rub. Everything a dog needs to be happy is right here.

Her phone rang and she set Colene down to play.

"Hello?" Hinata answered.

"Hi Hinata, it's Sakura."

"Hey Sakura! What's up?"

"Well... you know the dance that's coming up right?" She asked.

"Uh, not really. This is the first time I've heard about the dance coming up." Hinata replied.

"Really? Wow...you've been spacing out a lot lately! Well, anyway so we're having a dance next Saturday at school and guess who just go asked by Naruto to go to the dance? Me! See usually I would say 'no' because you used to like him and all but since you have Gaara I won't feel bad about being with him now. Isn't that great?" Sakura exclaimed excitedly.

"That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you Sakura." Hinata said thinking about Gaara.

"So the reason I was calling was because I was wondering if you would like to go shopping tomorrow for dresses?" Sakura asked.

"I would love to go!" Hinata replied.

"Great! I'll see ya tomorrow after school. Well, I gotta go. Bye." Sakura said and then hung up.

Hinata was just about to sit on the couch when someone started knocking on her door.

She opened her door to see Gaara there waiting patiently with an uncomfortable smile.

"Hi Gaara! C-come in." Hinata said opening the door all the way.

He came in.

"I was just about to i-invite you over to show you-"

Gaara had his hands behind his back and he was very uncomfortable.

"Is everything alright?" Hinata asked.

He slowly pulled out his hand which held a dozen white roses."Here I bought these for you."

"Aww! They are so lovely!" She said smelling the roses. She took them and put them in a glass vase on the dining room table.

"Hinata, I was wondering if you would like to join me to the dance?" He said, his voice cracking a bit.,

Hinata stopped and looked at him then smiled. "I would love to go with you Gaara."

"Really? I mean, that's great! So, uh. What did you want to show me?"

"Huh? -Oh right! Give me a second and let me get her."

Hinata came back with the puppy in her arms. "I just got her. Her name is Colene! I love her so much don't you?" Hinata said happily.

"Uh... yeah she's really... umm cute." Gaara replied.

"I know and I'm really glad I got her." Hinata set Colene down and looked at Gaara.

"So how's your ribs healing?" Gaara asked.

"They're alright. Very painful though. The medicine has been helping a lot." Hinata responded.

"That's good." Gaara was about to say something more but his phone started to ring. "Hello? Really? Again? Urg! I'll be there shortly then!" Gaara said then hung up his phone.

"Sorry about that. Uh, I have to I'll see you soon 'kay?" Gaara told her. He gave Hinata a kiss on the cheek and then left.

Hinata spent her day with Colene and thinking about the dance next Saturday.

The next day Sakura and Hinata left early in the morning to go shopping for dresses.

"Hinata I've told you, every dance requires a different dress. You don't want to wear the same dress to two different dances it's completely barbaric. So, does this red one look good on me or does the short black one?" Sakura asked.

Hinata looked at both of them. "Neither. How about this short red one?" Hinata asked handing it to Sakura.

She grabbed it and looked at it. The dress was red with black transparent fabric, and small black roses on the straps. "It's... SO CUTE! I love it! I can't wait for Naruto to see me in it. Thank you Hinata! Now it's time to look for your dress!" Sakura exclaimed excitedly.

They looked through many racks but Hinata couldn't find one that she liked. Finally at the last rack Hinata came across a long elegant blue dress. The waist was slim and corset-like, but from navel down it fanned out beautifully. There were small gems in between the bosoms and through-out the bottom of the dress. It was perfect.

Hinata grabbed it and tried it on. She walked slowly out of the changing room. "How do I look Sakura?" Hinata asked sheepishly.

"Oh my gosh! You look so amazing Hina! I love it on you! We have to get it for you!" Sakura told her. Hinata smiled and changed back into her regular outfit.

She looked at the tag and noticed it was marked down. "Okay I'll get it!"

The day went by fast but the week would go by faster than Hinata could ever imagine.

The whole week Hinata thought about this dance. Though she did he home work and class work the dance was all she could think about.

Finally the day came and it was Saturday, the day of the dance.

Hinata was at her house finishing her make-up when Gaara pulled up in the drive-way.

He knocked on the door and waited patiently.

Hinata rushed down stairs and opened the door for him.

When Gaara got a good look at her he could not help but stare.

Her long hair was curled, she was wearing a little bit of light blue eye shadow, and she smelled of lilacs.

"Hinata... You look... so beautiful." Gaara told her not be able to say anymore.

Hinata smiled at this. "You really think so?" She asked.

"I don't just think; I know. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever met I and I want you to know that." He replied.

Hinata blushed. "We better go before we're late." Hinata said.

"Oh yeah!" They quickly moved to the car and drove to the school.

When they arrived Gaara opened Hinata's door like a gentleman.

"Thank you." She said.

He returned a smile.

Inside, many people were hanging out near the refreshment tables and only a few were on the dance floor.

The DJ was playing mostly slow songs which was just perfect for the two of them.

"Would you care to dance?" Gaara asked with his hand extended for hers.

"I would love to." She responded, taking his hand.

They dance through the whole night not even caring when the songs were changed to fast-paced ones.

"Hinata, I just want you to know that I think... no... I know I'm falling in love with you and that I love you."

Hinata was taken aback by his sudden confession but she smiled. "I'm falling for you too, Gaara. And I love you."

Gaara twirled her and then kissed her lips.

"Good, I'm glad." He smiled and kissed her cheek again.

I hope you enjoyed this. It's really late here and I just wanted to update as much as I could. I hope you enjoyed peace! -Rumiko ^_^