Lonely Desert

A heavy heart

Gaaras POV:

Upon waking, I found myself curled around y/n, I felt so much more refreshed, but felt so safe with her in my arms. I didn't know sleep had this much control over me and thanks to y/n I slept like a log, not waking up to even the slightest sound. I would have to thank that cat Suzuki for all she has done for me, both her and y/n need my thanks.

When I looked down at the still, sleeping girl, I noticed she was quietly mumbling out a slur of words, most of which I couldn't hear or understand. Through the muffled and inaudible speaking I was able to pick out a few words, " Gaara I'm so sorry....I'm such a burden to you...." And "you deserve more..." She was wrong, I wasn't the one who deserved more in fact, it was her, she taught me how to love again and stopped the pain I felt in my chest, the pain that was slowly killing me inside. She was not a burden, she was my only light, my star in the sky. She was always there for me from get go, never gave up on me even though I haven't been the best person to her. She is smart, kind and thoughtful among many other things, I wish she would think more highly of herself. I would die for y/n and I don't just say things like that about just anyone.

Moving around a little before settling and getting comfortable in the bed, I brought y/n closer to me. This was so much better than watching over her whilst she slept, and making sure no harm came to her. It felt good to hug someone, to be close to someone, to have someone that sticks beside you. In a couple of years, we would have to prepare for the Chunin exams, this would be the time when I would have to protect y/n the most. Yes I know she is very capable but I don't know what I would do without her. I would be attending in a team with my siblings and y/n, of course we weren't going to be actually completing the exams like a normal Genin team, we had our own test, this was to follow orders and attack the hidden leaf. We all knew this and the whole village had been preparing their best shinobi for this battle. This would be interesting, I've heard that there are some challenging shinobi attending, although I'm sure they wouldn't be as strong as myself and Y/n. We made an unbeatable team.

The only reason the Kazekage had allowed y/n on this team was because he wanted to be able to keep a close eye on both of us because, as I have recently discovered, we are both jinchuriki, we both harboured tailed beast within ourselves. He also wanted to ensure that we were powerful and would win the upcoming battle. I had probably heard her mention it once or twice but I don't remember her evaluating on it, just briefly touching on the topic. Although this was only meant to benefit the Kazekage, I was very glad that my best friend was on my team. I couldn't bare having to fight her during the exam. And with that I fell asleep.

Y/n's POV:

After my eyes flickered open, I slightly cringed at the bright light flooding the room despite the blinds being closed. The sun here was always up bright and early, emphasise on the bright. Eventually I got used to it but never fully, I still hated it waking me up every morning. As my vision became clearer I felt the light breathing on the back of my neck near my shoulder. Turning my head carefully, I noticed it was Gaara, then all the memories from yesterday flooded back. He  was asleep..... not just asleep but in my bed.... And who else is in that bed? ME! If I was honest it wasn't to bad. Gaaras arms were wrapped around my waist whilst his head was buried into my hair as he snored softly. I wanted to squeal, but I didn't want to wake him. He was just too damn cute! Snap out of it y/n! You are better than this! You would have been a legal adult! You just got the 'You Died' screen and pressed 'respawn'! He is much younger than you! Even if you reallllly enjoy cuddles.....

(I aint even gonna lie, whilst editing this I was listening to music with a massive smile on my face but then there was an ad, and I was about ready to murder someone)

Gaara began to stir and pulled me closer into his chest as he snuggled his head deeper into my back before sighing. My face was red with embarrassment but then he began to murmur. "Please.... Don't leave me y/n.... I don't want to be alone anymore... please you mean too much to me, I can't loose you too..." I let out a small fan-girl squeal but quickly covered my mouth. H-he really cared about me that much?

I was still looking like Sasukes favourite food, a tomato, and my eyes were wide whilst Gaara cuddled into me. Hearing a small groan escape his mouth, I figured he was waking up. He then quickly pushed me off the bed before I let out a squeak as I fell onto the ground nearest my side of the bed. "S-sorry y/n! I didn't mean to push you off, b-but you were just so c-close... I'm also sorry for hugging you in my sleep." His face was also a cherry red colour as he turned away from me. I reassured him I was fine and that it was okay because he was sleeping and didn't have any control over what he did. Not like he did it on purpose....

"So did you sleep well? I know you never do get any sleep so I hoped that I could help.." I announced, muttering the last part. He heard sand began to think of a response whilst I hoisted myself back up to the bed and leaned against the headboard of the bed whilst facing him.

"I did, I never thought that sleep could have such a dramatic impact on me. Thank you y/n." He said offering a closed eye smile. I returned it before he continued, "We will have to do this again some time." I looked at him before grinning again and nodding.

"Yes we will, Suzuki can occupy Shukaku, it's her favourite part about everything, she says she 'can't wait to hang out with her bud Shukaku'" I laughed at my own words that she had voiced earlier. It was quite enjoyable to watch the one tailed beast cower at Suzuki, and flinch whenever she would even look at him. Gaara nodded in agreement.

"I'd like that" he whispered out.

A/N:

HELL YEAH! Another chapter complete! Hope you enjoyed and I'll just apologise now for being so slow to update! Also thank you all so much for 340 views!! Can't wait to hit 400! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Also leave some feedback on this chapter! How do you like yours and Gaaras relationship so far? Well it's not a relationship yet but you know what I mean!

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