-Fayre-

Dinner had been different. I was used to Kankuro flirting and joking around, as well as Temari talking about shopping and whatnot. What I wasn't used to was Gaara looking at me every now and then. I couldn't keep from blushing every time, because every time I looked him in the eye I was reminded of our almost kiss.

'I almost kissed Gaara! Oh my God!'

I screamed in my head as I fell back against my pillows. I hadn't even been aware I liked Gaara like that till the moment he tilted my chin up and made me look him in the eyes. When I saw how much it pained him to see me upset it made me realize I liked him, then the fact that we almost kissed made me realize how much I really liked him. I sighed before rolling over onto my side.

'I desperately need to talk to Temari.'

I thought as I closed my eyes. Fighting like I had for the first time in so long had made me tired. I used my sand to pull the blanket up to my shoulders before drifting off to sleep.

-Temari-

"Morning Temari."

A voice said from the doorway and I turned to see Fayre in a light blue tee and tan colored cargo shorts.

"Morning Fayre."

I said as she took a seat at the island.

'Gaara's at work and Kankuro's still asleep. If I want an answer I should ask her now.'

I thought as I poured us both a cup of coffee.

"So, you like my brother huh?"

I asked as Fayre took a sip of hers and she nearly chocked on it.

"W-What! What in the world gave you that idea?"

She asked with a blush as she coughed to clear her airways. I smiled at her as I leaned my elbows on the countertop.

"It's written all over your face Fay."

I said and her blush darkened as she looked down into her coffee.

"Is it really that obvious?"

She asked and my smile widened.

'So I was right.'

I thought.

"Not really, I just know what to look for. So, have you told him yet?"

I asked and my smile fell when she shook her head.

"What, why not?"

I asked taking the seat opposite to her.

"Because, to be honest I just realized I liked him last night."

She said and I stared at her wide eyed.

'Really? I've known she liked him ever since I brought him dinner that one night.'

I thought, but kept it to myself.

"Why last night? Weren't you pissed at him?"

I asked confused and slightly curious.

"I was, but then he followed me up to the roof and apologized. He told me he was sorry and when I saw how much it pained him to see me upset I realized I liked him. Then we almost….."

She started, but trailed off catching my interest.

"Almost what?"

I asked, wondering what my littler brother had almost been about to do with my best friend.

"Well, before you and Kankuro showed up on the roof, Gaara and I were about to k-"

"Morning girls."

Kankuro said as he walked into the room, cutting out whatever Fayre had just said. I noticed her face darkened with a blush and smiled.

"What's for breakfast?"

Kankuro asked and Fayre excused herself and left, her face still beat red.

"Dammit Kankuro, I was trying to find something out!"

I snapped at him and he looked at me confused. I sighed before shaking my head at him.

'I'll just have to ask her the next time I get her alone.'

I thought as I finished my coffee and started making breakfast.

-Fayre-

'Oh my God! Kankuro almost heard what me and Temari were talking about!'

I screamed in my head as I walked down the streets of Suna.

'Well, there's no denying it anymore. I like Gaara.'

I thought with a sigh. I walked down the streets, not really paying attention to where I was going until I reached the gates.

"You? What do you want?"

I looked up to see the guards from yesterday. I could smell the fear rolling off them, but they were trying to hide it well.

"Just walking around."

I said and they glared at me. I looked out over the desert and sighed. I loved Suna, but I was a little tired of staying within the city.

I heard something behind me and turned to see three ANBU. I recognized the one from before with the light brown hair.

"What do you guys want?"

I asked and noticed two of them flinched.

"Fayre, we would like to apologize for the way we treated you yesterday. You are clearly a skilled Shinobi warrior and we ANBU acknowledge that."

He said and I glared at them. I could tell they wanted something from me.

"What do you want?"

I asked again and the one in the middle sighed before taking off his ANBU mask. He had forest green eyes and a pretty cute face.

"My name is Jekiro, and I am the leader of the ANBU of the sand. I have never met anyone other than Lord Gaara himself with your kind of powers, we would be honored if you joined the ANBU."

He said and I thought about it.

"What would I have to do?"

I asked.

"The ANBU served to protect the Kazekage. If you were to join you would train with us and be sent on missions, but your main job would be to protect Lord Gaara at all costs."

Jekiro said and I thought about it.

"Sure, I'm game."

I said with a smile and Jekiro blinked in surprise at me.

"Y-You're serious?"

He asked and I nodded.

"Yep. I only have one request."

I said.

"Name it."

Jekiro said.

"No one else gets to tell me what to do other than Lord Gaara, unless it's for a mission."

I said in a serious tone.

"Done."

He said and I smiled as we shook on it.