Author's Note: Well, I'm back! My last three stories have gotten some pretty good reviews, so I decided to go ahead and start my next story. Now, Gaara is OOC in this story. If you don't like him being different, don't read it. I don't want to be flamed because you didn't read my note. I also wanted the story to be AU, but I changed my mind. Hope you guys enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: It is better to have loved and lost, than to never know the warm of another person's arms. (I Own Nothing!)

Ch. 1: Oh No!

Tsunade's head was on her desk when Sakura entered her office. Before Sakura was even halfway to the desk, she saw a sake bottle flying at her head. She reacted instinctively, shattering the bottle with her fist.

"GET OUT!" Tsunade bellowed.

"You're the one who called me here Tsunade-sama."

"Oh…Sakura, it's not like you to enter before knocking."

"I know, but you said it was an emergency."

"Ah yes…so I did. Well, let's get down to business then."

"Okay." Sakura took her seat.

"Well, there have been several assassination attempts on the Kazekage. He is still weak from a dose of unknown poison that was injected into his leg. He cannot yet protect himself and I want you to care for him until he has fully recovered."

"…" Sakura looked at her with a surprised look.

"Sakura?"

"Did he ask to stay with me?"

"Yes, he specifically asked for you, the best Medic Nin in Konoha."

"I'll watch him until he is recovered. Is there any other information I should know?"

"The assassin's are known as Crimson and Poison. The Kazekage is to sleep in the same room as you. Now get home and start guarding him."

"Hai."

Sakura shushined to the front of her apartment building. She slowly walked up the stairs and unlocked her door. When she shut the door, she walked into her room. Gaara was asleep, Shukaku had long since been sealed. Sakura stared at him a long time before moving toward the bed.

'He looks so peaceful, almost harmless.'

'Almost.'

Sakura slowly pulled the covers down to the top of his hips, just above his private area. He had slept without any clothes, making it easier for her to examine him. Sakura's hands hovered over his body, while her chakra flowed into his veins. Just as she was about to pull away, he grabbed her wrists.

"You should have woke me up before you started."

"Sorry. You looked so peaceful."

Gaara released her wrists and she wrote his condition on a report for Tsunade.

"Are you hurting anywhere?"

"No."

"Are you sure?"

"…"

"Are you sure?"

"What kind of question is that?"

"A serious one." She gave him a glare.

"Yes, I'm sure. I'm just a little weak."

"Well, the poison ripped through your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. It's a miracle you have managed to heal as well as you have. Nothing is permanently damaged and your leg has healed. You should have your strength back in about a month. You will not have to stay longer unless someone tries to attack you again."

"Can I take a shower?"

"You don't have to ask, but yes. It's just down the hall on the left."

Sakura got up and walked downstairs to prepare dinner. Gaara sat up on the bed and looked at the pile of clothes on the floor. He picked up his clothes and walked toward the shower. Sakura heard him turn on the water and made a mental note to check on him later. Just as she put her chicken on the stove, she heard a crash. She ran into the bathroom and found Gaara on the floor. Blood was seeping from a wound on his side. Sakura ran to him and picked him up. She laid him on her bed and began to heal his wound. Only after she had healed his wound did she notice that he was naked and soaking wet. She was mesmerized by the water droplet running down his chiseled abdomen. She lightly placed her hand on his stomach and felt the hard muscles ripple under his taut skin. Her delicate hands traced his lips. He eyes scanned his creamy flesh, falling to gaze upon his large member.

'Holy shit! He's huge…and he's limp!' 'Shut up will you! God…how long has it been since I've been able to feel another man's body?' 'A long time. The last guy that tried to get you to sleep with him was thrown out of your window.' 'I know! I wasn't ready and he was pushing!'

Suddenly, his eyes shot open and he grabbed her. Sakura struggled to release herself and control the blush rising from the base of her neck.

"If you wanted to touch me…you should have just asked." He smiled devilishly.

"W-What are you talking about?"

"I felt your hands. I rather like to feel of your delicate caresses." He whispered in her ear.

"I wasn't caressing you! I was…examining you!"

"Well, I guess I'll have to come to you every time I need and examination."

Sakura blushed and stood from the bed, She walked downstairs and checked her chicken. It was just beginning to sizzle, so she added two shot of sake to the pan. Just as she put her chopped vegetables into another pan to sauté, Gaara came up behind her. He wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her into his rock hard chest. Sakura let out a squeak of protest as she found herself off balance.

"What are you doing?!"

"Holding you."

"Why? Get off me!"

"I thought you liked touching me."

"I…"

Sakura did not have time to respond as she was spun around and kissed deeply.

'This is nothing…just raw physical attraction.'

Gaara's tongue danced with hers as his hands slid down her sides. He lifted her shirt over her head and…

"Fuck!" Sakura was sweating. "Thank God. It was just a dream. Why is his presence affecting me like this?"

Gaara had been in Sakura's care for over a month now. For the last week, she had the same dream. Sakura was finding that the longer she played nurse to Gaara, the more she liked him. He had shown his weak side and his softer side since he had been in her care. The way he looked at her…sometimes…she wondered if he looked at her…with love in his eyes, but the flicker of emotion was always replaced quickly when she caught him staring at her. Sakura quickly stood from her bed to check on him. As she walked across the room, she noticed the low moans that were forced from Gaara's throat. Before today, she had slept in pajama pants and a tank top, but today she felt comfortable enough to wear one of her nightgowns. It was much too hot for pants…especially during this year's summer heat wave. She sat down on his bed, the flimsy silk fabric sliding up her leg an inch. He pulled back the cover and laid her hands on his chest while she inspected him. She closed her eyes, trying to concentrate on her work instead of the mass of muscles beside her. As her hands slid over his body, she brushed up against something under his cover causing another low moan to rise from his throat. She opened her eyes, but quickly shut them again. As she attempted to lightly lift herself from his bed, she fell backwards and landed on his hard chest. She heard Gaara groan as she quickly lifted herself off of him. As she was trying to get out of his reach, his hand wrapped around her wrist.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?"

"I'm sorry…I-I fell backwards. I was examining you."

"What made you fall backwards? There is nothing to trip on."

"I-I…brushed up against…your…"

"My what?"

"Your…uhh…" Sakura fought to control her blush, but knew that she couldn't.

"MY WHAT?!"

"Your…erection."

Gaara's eyes grew slightly and he let go of her wrist. She stood were she was, but he was frozen in place.

"I'm sorry."

"For what?"

"You must find me repulsive."

"Why do you say that?" Sakura's eyes conveyed her hurt.

"You ran away from me."

Sakura took a deep breath. She hadn't meant for it to seem that way. She walked back over to his bed and sat down. She lightly touched his cheek.

"I didn't mean for it to seem that way Gaara. I don't find you repulsive…I was just a little shocked."

"Shocked?"

"Yes."

Gaara looked at her, his face blank. She could see that he wanted something, but what? He made no move to look away or pull away as he leaned closer to her.

"Sakura…I want…I want…"

"What?"

"I want…you."

"Me? Why?"

"I don't know."

Sakura stood from the bed before he could get closer to her. She looked down at him and found that she couldn't look away from him. His eyes tried to hide the hurt from her pulling away. Sakura leaned down and brushed her lips across his. She whispered into his ear.

"When you find your answer, let me know."

She quickly kissed him on the cheek and walked back to her bed. Gaara watched her hips swaying back and forth under the flimsy material.

'Why do I want her? Fuck! What the hell has happened to me? Ever since they sealed Shukaku, I have been less mean and more…happy, kind. That's a scary thought. Why do I want her? Could I possibly love her? No. No, I don't. I'm not capable of love or being loved. Who would want a monster?'

As if she had read his thoughts, she turned toward him.

"I would."

Gaara stared at her retreating back and suddenly had the urge to run to her and take her in his arms.

'That's stupid! What the hell have they done to me?!'

As Sakura climbed back into the covers, she fell asleep. The heat had that effect on her. She would question her actions when it was 3 in the morning.

Author's Note: Well, Gaara has been in the same house as Sakura for a month. Things are bound to happen lol! I hope you guys liked this chapter. My first chapter already brings many possibilities and surprises. MWUHAHA!!! Enjoy!