I do not own any character, settings, items, etc from the anime/manga, Naruto! I do own Abby and Sarah, other original characters, and anything else that I came up with. Please enjoy and review :)

I'd also like to say that there was a big BOO-BOO on ch. 16. Abby says that she loves Gaara. Yah...That shouldn't of had happend. So I changed it to, "He was such an important person to me." I was probably in the lovey mood, and putting that would mess up the ongoing chapters that are ahead. Please enjoy and Review.

"Gettin' ready for an awesome trip, with Gaara! Mhhhmmmmhmm." I lightly sang and hummed to myself, as I put on some eyeliner.-Courtesy of Temari.

"Come in!" I yelled at the door when I heard someone knocking.

"You ready?" Gaara asked, walking in.

"Aa." I smiled, getting up from my vanity

We started walking through the village. I grinned widely and ran towards a park that was vacant of any other people. I ran to a swing and sat down. Gaara walked over towards me. He wasn't wearing his Kazekage robs today, which I was kinda happy about. I liked him better in his regular out fit, with his long crimson cloat.

"Neh, Gaara."

"Hmm?"

"Push me!" I grinned

He chuckled lightly with his eyes closed and a small smile. He walked behind and started pushing me on the swing.

"Are you sure this is what you wanted to do? Yesterday you made it sound like you wanted to do something big," He asked

I smiled softly, "Aa. It's calming like this." I closed my eyes, and felt the wind softly rush at my face as I was pushed froward.

I turned my head to look at Gaara, and grabbed the seat next to me. "Swing with me." I pouted

I stopped swinging as he plopped down on the swing next to me and held both chains with each hand.

"Did you forget?" I asked

"Forget what?" He asked with a confused face

"How to swing." I smiled, "It's easy. I'll teach you. Ok, what you do is start to swing your legs. When you go forward, you keep your legs up. When you go back, you keep them down. When your all the way back, you have to push, and switch your leg position. See?" I said as I demonstrated.

"I didn't forget." He reassured. I, of course, didn't listen and start giggling as I made my swing spin in circles, over and over.

I made it stop, and looked over at Gaara who held a gentle smile. "Is watching me have fun, fun?" I asked still giggling.

"It's amusing." He answered

"So I'v been told." I mused

I started swinging lightly. There was a blissful silence as I swung and Gaara thought about what ever it is Gaara's think about. But let me tell you- It was not blissful in my head.

Ask him!

No!

ASK. HIM

Hell-to-the-no

I swear, if you don't ask him, I will take over your body while your sleeping and do something you'll be so embarrased about!

You can do that?

I don't know...But I'll try! And succeed! MUHAHAAHAHAAH!

Ugh! Fine

"U-Um...Gaara?" I could feel my face heating up.

"Nani?"

"H-have you ever been confessed to?" I'm totally sure my face was dared like Sarah's was.

"Huh? No." He turned his gaze away.

"H-Have you ever confessed or liked someone?" I asked, My face was so hot. I bet it would burn my hand if I touched it

"I-I" This time he turned his head away from me

I stretched my neck out to try to see Gaara's face, but he turned his head further from my view. I couldn't help but feel a bubble of warmth in my stomach and just want to start giggle right there. He was blushing and trying to hide it from me. So cute!

"Awww! Does the Kazekage like someone?" I chuckled, teasing him

...Ouch...Heh. It's my own fault. shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.

Of course he would have someone he already likes. She's probably way better then me. I mean, he is of course the Kazekage. Who's powerful and influential, not to mention the good looks to boost. He may not sputter a thousand words. But with the ones he does say, can do wonders. He's just... To far out of my reach.

I looked straight ahead and stopped swinging. "I bet, she's a great person." I looked over at him sadly. He quickly turned his head to look at me, a little wide-eyed and mouth agape. I stood from the swing and interlocked my fingers with each other behind my back. I turned on my heels and smiled at Gaara, "I'm rooting for you. But you know, if you haven't confessed, you should hurry. You don't want anyone to snatch up your most important person do you?" I scolded.

It hurt, but, I want to do what makes Gaara happy. I mentally smiled. I can't get unhappy! Maybe, I was even looking at this all wrong! Maybe I don't even like him like that. I probably mistook admiration or best-friend-ness for like. But...It's not like I haven't felt admiration or had a best friend before. And this felt...Different... Nah! I mean come on? Me and Gaara. Get real. He and I are total opposites, it totally wouldn't even work out. Even if they do say opposites attract. It's a bunch of butt...Well, I guess we aren't soo opposites...And I have seen a lot of opposite couples in total love. No! No! NO! Bad Abby! I mean, come on! Even if you did like him like that, he likes someone else. He even said so. But...All those times I thought I liked him, I felt so happy. Hell, we even almost kissed!...But if Gaara already likes someone, it was probably a mistake. And it was probably my stupid teenage hormones, gettin' in the way. Ok. It's official, I don't like him.

You are so fuckin stupid! You like him-

Nope! I decided, those feelings, were never present. I'm going to do my best so Gaara can get the girl he likes. I wanna be there for Gaara.

Yah, you wanna be there for Gaara as his-

Nooooo! Stop!...Just... No...Please?

Whatever you say...

"Abby, I-" Gaara started

"Don't worry! I shall help you get yo love!" I punched my fist in the air, before plopping back down on the swing. I looked over at Gaara smiling, who was looking back at me.

"Have you...Ever liked someone?" He asked

I stopped, and hesitated.

"Can't say I have! There's no one who's sparked my interest like that before." I giggled, "I shall wait for the right man!"

LIES. I pushed the word to the back of my head.

I noticed that he had a deep frown. I slapped his back, "Oh, don't be sad! I'll find a dude soon enough!"

"Hey, guys!" I saw Kankuro and Temari comin out way.

"Hey! You guys done with work?" I ran up to Temari, Kankuro kept walking to Gaara.

"Yup. So how was your date?" Temari playfully elbowed my ribs.

My smile faltered. I automatically brought a new one to my face, "Date? As if?" I chuckled, "Me and Gaara?"

Temari looked confused. "But you did say...You liked him right?"

"Pshh. I was kidding. Kidding." I laughed, "I totally don't like Gaara like that."

Stop being so fake. It's pathetic. I pushed the voice to the back of my head, that didn't even belong to my so-annoying-inner-me.

Temari seemed mildly confused and as if she knew something.

"Neh! Are we leaving?" I shouted to the boys.

"Aa!" Kankuro shouted back, and we all walked back home.

Gaara's POV

'Damn it!' I cursed myself silently. 'I couldn't just say that it was her I liked! But...She said there's no one that she liked right now. Fine.' I made up my mind, 'It's better than her actually liking somebody else. I'll get her to like me, not by force, but...Hopefully I can get to get to like me l how I like her. I just have to try hard enough. But wouldn't it be to sudden to start acting all close to her? And I don't know if I could do that. I'm still not good with even holding up a long conversation, unless it has to do with being the Kazekage.' then realization hits me. 'I got it!'

Abby's POV!

"Abby's tired, oh yes she is! Cool day with the Kazekage! Oh, Abby's Tired yes she-" I stopped singing, when I noticed there was something in front of my door.

I picked up the little package and brought it inside of my room. I sat it on my vanity and sat down. There was a little card.

The regard and esteem you now give me, in this letter, and which I press to my heart and bow my head upon, is all I can take and all too embarrassing, using all my gratitude.

Ai.

Was written in neatly on the card. I looked at the symbol for 'ai' (love), and wondered where I saw it before. Realization smaked me with a rubber boot...Hehehe...Rubber boot. I snatched the card and ran down the hall.

I slammed open the door and ran in.

"Gaara! Gaara!" I screamed

He turned around a little shocked.

"Hold still." I commanded and brought the card up to his face, the writing pointing to me. "I knew it!" I said triumphantly. It was the same symbol at the one on Gaara's forehead!

"What is it?" He asked curiously, taking the card from my hand. He looked it over, "What is it?" He asked again

"I don't know it came with some candy, at my door." I gasped, "I have a stalker!" I whined, "Well, don't I feel loved?" I mused

I caught a glimpse of Temari walking past and pulled her in the room.

"Eh? What's wrong you two?" She asked

"Looky! Looky!" I shoved the card into her face.

I saw her smirk, then it turned into a teasing smile. "Look's like someone had a secret admirer." She teased

My face heated a little. But, there's not many people I'v talken to since I been here, much less in Suna.

Although, this secret admirer didn't seem to interest me. Although, maybe this is just what need to get my head away from...

From? The same taunting voice came back into my head. I quickly pushed it back.

"Abby, could you excuse us? I need to talk to Gaara about important buisness." Temari asked politely.

"Hmm? Sure thing. "Ja ne!" I said before leaving Gaara's room to my own.

Narrator!

Temari took a seat on Gaara's bed, as Gaara faced her from his desk seat.

"What is it that you need to discuss?" He asked

"I know it was you." She started, ignoring his question

"You know what?"

"That it was you who sent Abby the letter and candy."

She saw her little brothers cheeks get tainted with a faint blush. Something she thought she would never see in her life time.

"How?" He asked

"I'v seen to many documents, letters, signing, ect. From you being the Kazekage, to not know your hand writing. Besides, Ai? I'm not stupid." She smiled, "So you like Abby, huh?"

"You can't tell her." He said quickly

"About the letter...Or that you like her?" She teased

"Both." He stated, "I want to do this on my own. She said that she's never liked anyone before, so I'm going to try to be her first...and last."

Temari couldn't help but smile, "Well, you have to do it face to face. She'll never get closer to you if your hiding in the shadows." She prompted

"I know that. But I don't know how." He admitted quietly

"Just get closer. Invite her out more like you did today. Try to be alone more often. Give her compliments. Little things, are largely appreciated. Especially if both parties like each other." Temari realized what she said and hoped Gaara didn't catch on.

"Yes. But both parties don't like each other...Do they?" He asked her questionably.

"Ok, ok! But don;t tell Abby that I told you this, but I think she still likes you!" Temari blurted

Gaara's eyes widened then went back to hid blank stare. "What do you mean, 'still?"

"Well, a couple days ago, she told me that she likes you. But today, she told me that she was just kidding. you didn't happen to say anything that would have upset her, did you?"

Gaara thought then lifted his head, "Well, she thinks that I like someone else."

...

"Well, no wonder!" Temari exclaimed, "She probably's forcing her feelings back so she can make you happy, with a girl that doesn't even exist! Hurry and go tell her how you feel!"

"You think it's that easy for me?" Gaara said quietly.

Temari stiffened and bowed her head apologetically.

"All my life, I'v been shunned and stripped away of love. I only knew how to love myself. Although, I've come to love and want to protect this village, and everyone in it...I barely know how to make friends, better-yet confess that I like someone."

Temari thought deeply, "Fine. We'll take it in baby steps. But, I'm going to go talk to Abby. It's going to be hard to get you guys together if she all confused...More than usual...Only Kami-sama knows if she'll listen." Temari sighed ad said her good bye to Gaara.

And yes only Kami-Sama...Or Jashin-Sama...

Only the Narrator, I-Knows if she'll listen...Does she ever?

YAYZ! Hope you like it! Alot of Drama-sih misunderstanding, and only one ch. away from 20! WOO! Please review! There much appreciated!