𝑬𝑹𝑰𝑵.

𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐄?

Erin, Gaara, Naruto, Kankuro, and Temari were at Konoha's gates.

"It was really cool havin' you here, ya know?" Naruto grinned.

Gaara nodded, "I know ill see you soon, Naruto." He smiled softly at the other boy.

Naruto chuckled, "Whatever you say, Gaara." He held up his fist with a wide smile.

Gaara smiled and lifted his fist and bumped it with Naruto.

They all watched the two happily, 'They truly do have a special bond.' Erin smiled.

"Erin." Temari called with a smile, "It was really nice seeing you." She chuckled.

Erin nodded and her eyes widen as Temari pulled her into a hug which she didn't hesitate to return one.

Kankuro joined the hug and chuckled as it felt like a goodbye which it wasn't.

"Group hug!" Naruto announced and jumped onto the three.

"Naruto! You heavy beast!" Erin yelled as she was squished between everyone.

They all laughed at her comment. Soon Naruto noticed Gaara didn't join, he smirked and pulled him into the hug.

"Naruto!" Gaara yelled as Naruto laughed while the rest didn't let him go.

They said their goodbyes and soon they were already leaving.

Gaara was about to walk along with Temari and Kankuro but he halted.

"Erin." He called as he turned around.

She was already looking at him in the eyes, "Gaara." She smiled.

He sighed, "I'll make sure to come to see you. I'll never let you go again." He looked into her eyes.

Erin's eyes widened and she let out a breath before a smile appeared on her face.

"I won't let you."

Erin swore she saw a small spark in his eyes as he returned a smirk.

He turned around and walked away, catching up with his friends.

She watched them walk away feeling peace like finally a small part of her heart wasn't missing.

"I didn't know you were that close." Naruto smirked.

Erin chuckled with an eye roll, "Why? Are you jealous...?" She leaned in.

Naruto's chees turned red as he shook his head repeatedly, "No!" He glared.

Erin laughed and stepped away, "I'm just teasing." She shrugged with a smirk.

Naruto growled, "Erin..."

Erin laughed as she walked away. Naruto quickly ran to catch up with her.

"Where are you going?" He asked as he crossed his arms behind his head.

"Earlier Kakashi asked me to bring him a clean shirt for him to change into."

Naruto nodded, "Oh, okay." He smiled, "Then ill head home."

Erin smiled, "Alright."

"See you later!" He grinned as he halted.

Erin chuckled, "See you later, punk." She ruffled his hair with a smirk.

Naruto groaned, "Stop." He moved his head away from her hand with pink dust on his cheeks.

Erin laughed and walked away with a small wave.

She sighed as she walked to Kakashi's apartment complex.

Erin felt better as she did have a nice time and things feel a little more right.