Chap 8

"Hinata, hurry and get back already" he whispered tiredly upon just waking up and finding out she was gone.

Gaara reached for the ceiling, moving his hand in all different directions as he tried to get rid of his boredom. Only to sigh and turn to the side in pain and stare at the empty but neatly made bed beside him before turning again to the other side to look outside the window. He felt his eyes once again growing heavy for what seemed like the hundredth time but willed them open, he had never been so tired which he had been lately. Pinching himself he forced himself awake to continue to look out the window, at the afternoon sky.

It was already around lunch and surprisingly he had just woken up, grabbing his stomach in pain he waited as growl after growl passed after the other.

"Hey little bro, as you can probably tell from your stomach it's already lunch time! Soo being the nice person that I am, I brought you a little something" it was his sister, Temari strolled in carrying with her a tray. The tray consisting of nothing but greasy junk foods "then afterwards you'll have to take your medicine", she handed him some food only for him to place it on the table beside him "I'm not hungry"

"What are you talking about, I practically heard your stomach down the hall!" she screeched enraged that he didn't want any of the food she had kindly brought him.

He glared at her but then shut his eyes "I'm waiting."

"Waiting for what?" she asked innocently although Gaara knew that what she already knew who but what she really wanted was for him to say it himself and it pissed him off sometimes when she played with him like that but he answered anyway.

"Hinata"

Just like he thought, he watched the sly smile appear on her face, "I should've guessed it but Gaara you know Hinata would've wanted you to eat so you can get stronger"

Looking back at the mounds of greasy and other unhealthy food his sister had prepared for him, he gave her a look of disgust "I'm pretty sure Hinata wouldn't want me eating those anyway and besides... She promised she'd come visit me at lunch"

"You know there's no point in waiting, Hinata is really busy and I doubt she has the time... It could take hours!" she shouted trying to convince to eat food but he refused, who knew where it came from, he shivered thinking of all the possibilities.

"I know she'll come" he said firmly hoping she'd leave him be, before coughing hoarsely and wiping the blood from his lips.

"You're so damn stubborn" she huffed finally giving up.

He ignored her causing her to frown.

"Whatever here just take this" she placed a pill in his and handed him a glass of water "you should at least drink your medicine."

He sighed plopping the disgusting pellet into his mouth and swallowing before washing it down with some water.

Turning to Temari he gave her a long blank stare. And for what seemed like hours she finally got up from her spot on the chair by his bed "Okay I get it, I'll leave! Wouldn't want to be here when Hinata comes anyway cause it would ruin the mood for you two huh?"

He kept silent but kept staring only for her to give up and leave.

But wanting to say more on the subject she stopped at the frame of the door "I really believe Hinata is in love with you although I have no idea how, I'm pretty sure that's she's the type to be very shy and self-conscious so if you won't admit it first wait for her"

He blushed before blinking repeatedly, "Admit what?"

"You know what" she practically spat at me, it seems as if she was still pissed about earlier or maybe it was because she and Hinata had come to be very close the past few weeks Hinata had been staying with him... Or it could be both.

Gaara frowned actually regretting that he had made his sister leave, he was really hoping to know more on how to get rid of the odd feeling in his stomach where it felt like there were millions of insects flying inside... It was amusing at first but whenever he saw Hinata it would always come back, it was starting to be a real nuisance.

But giving up he tried to place himself in a comfortable position to prepare himself for the effects of the pill which would probably come in a few hours but having nothing else to do he had nothing to loose, he finally got comfortable only to tense at the sound of running feet.

His eyes began to shine at the thought of Hinata actually getting here so soon but listening again he realized something was off 'They're too heavy and loud to be Hinata's light footsteps' and it was true, he could barely hear her when she talked sometimes but especially when it came to her footsteps, sometimes he even considered the thought of her actually being able to float or fly. He smirked it would surely fit her, her being his savior and angel after all.

He first tried to see who it was "Temari?" getting no response he hopped on out of his bed, sitting himself on the very edge.

"Kankuro?" If not Hinata or his sister, then it had to be his brother since they were after all the only ones who came to visit.

But at recieving no answer it only made his curiosity grow with every step he took as he approached the door, at the same time the person seemed to be coming closer. Only to stop just outside his door, 'They're just outside this door' he stared blankly at the door, not bothering to go on and open it knowing that the person on the other side would come in sooner or later, he would just wait until then.

The door slid open only to reveal a tall figure clad in orange.

"Naruto?" Gaara addressed the ninja from Konoha as he let himself in, observing the room and its inhabitants.

"Hey Gaara long time no see!" Gaara cringed at the volume of his voice before walking over to the side of his bed and grabbing the nearest chair, somewhat glad that maybe things wouldn't be as boring anymore.

"What brings you here to Suna?"

Naruto grinned before sitting himself down on Hinata's bed, which for some reason he noticed made the Kazekage uneasy. Gaara stared blankly at the blond and where he was sitting, feeling his insides turn and not in the good way but patting the spot on his bed he hoped to coax the boy from Hinata's bed "Here this one is more comfortable"

Confused but still happy to obey, Naruto took the offered spot "I'm just here to visit"

Gaara bit his lip wondering if he was here to visit anyone in particular, Hinata in particular...

"Did you come here to visit anyone?"

"Yeah you, since you are my friend afterall" Naruto flashed him a smile.

The redhead let out a sigh of relief before turning his attention back to Naruto, the first person he was actually able to call a friend.

"Do you want to catch up then?" he offered with a small smile.

"Yeah that'd be great!"

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Hinata tiredly rubbed at her eyes while carrying a sack of scrolls over her shoulder and another package in her other hand. She had just left the library after doing hours upon hours of research having started at one in the morning and ending at sometime in the afternoon, hoping to find a cure to Gaara's illness and now on her way to the hospital she couldn't wait to tell him how much progress she had made. Her heart was racing and her cheeks were flushed as a small smile graced her face at the thought of his reaction when she would tell. She raced through the marketplace ignoring the villagers as they glared at her from afar but didn't dare to approach the woman, in fear that she might send them to the hospital. She looked on ahead at the tall building ahead, quickly approaching the hospital, 'I'm almost there Gaara, wait for me'

Pushing past the doors to the hospital she dashed down the hall, dodging children and all sorts of other obstacles in her way as she focused on getting to her destination.

Only to stop and pick up a wheelchair on her way , hoping the redhead would be in the mood for a walk. Placing her things in the seat she was well on her way as she sped through the halls, taking sharp turns and dodging food carts.

"I can't wait to tell him the great news" she couldn't remember a time she was this happy, never had she been so proud of herself, only Gaara had made her feel this way...

Having made an important discovery she just couldn't stop smiling because of it, so quickening her pace she hoped to get to his room as soon as possible. Only to almost trip at the sound of people talking, as she drew closer she smiled at hearing Gaara's voice but couldn't help but wonder who he could be talking to. She was able to recognize Gaara's voice right away but the other one just didn't seem to register in her mind but she knew the voice from somewhere.

'Where have I heard that voice before?'

As she tried to remember she felt her heart beat rapidly as the voice grew louder with every step she took and her hands began to sweat as she tightened her grip around the handles of the wheelchair as the blurry image of the person slowly became clearer and clearer with each step.

It was only then when she realized that she was already in front of the door, looking nervously from side to side she contemplated whether or not she should knock first or just leave them be but her curiosity getting the best of her she activated her kekkei genkai to see inside instead.

For reasons unknown to her, her eyes began to water as she quickly deactivated her Byakugan and she fell to her knees, quickly grabbing at her chest she felt pain as everything started coming back to her...

"Naruto-kun"

So I decided two update two of my stories this week and to be honest... It feels great to actually getting to it, I really hope to update more in the future but lol I'm always faced with some form of writer's block so please be patient with me. But er anyways hooray for chapter 8, I'm super glad I got to it but yeah I really hope you guys like it but thanks so much for all the support, I don't know what I'd do without you guys! But hm I sorta rushed it, hope I don't have any mistakes but yeah hope you like the update!