Disclaimer: I still don't own Naruto.
Being a dad means admitting your screw-ups,but not dwelling on them.
When Gaara got home from the office he knew something was wrong. He got home at the kids' curfew nine at night. It seemed like everyone was telling him to get home early. Temari gave him a present all wrapped up in red ribbon with a note that said 'To:Seiko, From: Auntie Temari.'. Kankuro gave him one of those cheesy birthday cards with a few bills inside, on the cover it read 'To The World's Greatest Niece.'
What made January 16th so special? It was like any other day of the year wasn't it? There was nothing new and exciting about it. He pondered while on the way home.
Neji opened the door for him. There stood Neji in silk white boxers and a white bathrobe left open giving Gaara a chance to see every inch of his sculpted waist that he still had even after three kids. "Hello honey." Gaara greeted taking off his jacket and coming into the warm home.
Neji waited until Gaara was inside and comfortable. Then he slapped him. It was short and quick and not gentle at all. Gaara touched his left cheek wondering what the hell was that for. "How could you have forgot!" "Forgot about what?" Gaara asked.
"Seiko's fourth birthday." "That was today!" "Yes, Gaara, your daughter came into the world four years ago." "That's why Temari gave me that gift and Kankuro gave me that card." He mumbled under his breath. "You don't need to talk to me but go to Seiko's room. She's still crying."
Gaara hanged his head and trudged up the stairs. It was a good thing Seiko didn't have any ninja skills yet or he would have gotten his ass kicked. She did have a temper reminiscent of Temari's. He opened the door slightly to see Seiko crying her very light turquoise eyes out. "Seiko?" Gaara shut the door.
"Oh hi daddy! I thought I heard father open the door." Seiko wiped away her tears. She hated having people see her cry. "I'm really sorry I forgot your birthday pumpkin. I'll make it up to you. Tomorrow I'll watch The Little Mermaid with you." "And sing along to all the songs." "And sing along to all the songs." Seiko smiled and hugged Gaara tightly with her little arms. "I love you daddy!"
Gaara smiled. He screwed up but there was always next year's birthday.
Author's Note: Gaara makes quite the unique dad. He's been unfortunate to draw all the 'bad' ones. It seemed having kids is a real ball buster. If Yura is my favorite then Seiko is a close second. In my head she has the cutest eyes out of any of the children.