Because I Met You

Chapter 65: Exploration

Little disclaimer at the beginning! Mild sexual content later on in the chapter. If that makes you uncomfortable, stop reading this chapter after the letter. Thank you in advance for reading!

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It's been a few days now since I left Sunagakure, and I already miss Gaara... We decided to send each other updates on how we're doing every week or more often, depending on where we're at. I take Tobimaru with me, one of the messenger birds, so that it knows where I am when I send a message back to Sunagakure.

My first major stop will be Amegakure. Because of its geographical location, it's probably a hotspot of information. It being right in the middle of the Land of Wind, Fire and Earth, really does put it at quite an unfortunate position in times of war between the nations.

Since I left Sunagakure, I've been careful in setting up traps at night around my encampment, in case the council sent someone after me . So far, it doesn't seem like it. It helps that I left quietly, only telling Gaara about. I told him to hold off on telling anyone until our friends ask. I'm sure they'd keep it a secret also if he asks them to not mention it to anyone. Even though I feel bad about leaving all of them, I do feel somewhat liberated, now that I'm out of Sunagakure. Getting away from the elders, council members, Mari, Hana, Mari's parents and Koji's parents, is really bringing down my urge to kill them. That doesn't mean that I don't want to anymore, though. If I get the opportunity, I'd do it in a heartbeat now. Maybe killing that council member just makes me realize how easy it is to kill... Is it in my blood? Was it because my clan instilled it into me since a young age? It makes sense, since, for us to survive and get stronger, we need to kill. The stronger the person we kill, the stronger we become. I wonder if there are any side effects though. I've been noticing that my headaches are getting slightly worse with every kill. My nose has also been bleeding a lot more than before. Just yesterday, while I was walking, I started having a really bad coughing fit. I don't really know why, but I have been feeling like my body is not as strong and healthy as it used to be. I hope I can find some information about my clan that might shed some light on my situation.

I finally arrive in Amegakure. I guess it's true what they say about this place: it's always raining in Amegakure. I had to pay a boat to get to the entrance. I decide to be honest about the reason why I'm there and the shinobi guarding the entrance let me through. The security doesn't seem that tight, but I do feel a lot of eyes on me as I'm going through the village. It feels like if I do anything out of line, that would be it for me.

I go to an inn that seems well kept and pay for a room. I go to the room, and it's very simple. It has all of the basic necessities and a comfortable enough bed. There's even a wooden table and a chair. It's really not so bad, just very humble compared to the Kazekage's mansion. I kind of feel like maybe I've been kind of spoiled my whole life with Gaara. I chuckle to myself as I start setting up a little resting perch for Tobimaru at the window. I sit down at the chair and take out a pen and paper, preparing to write my first letter to Gaara.

Let's see here... Should I write 'Dear Gaara'?

Hmm... Too formal? But then what else would I write to start a letter? 'Hey Gaara'? Way too childish for a letter. What would I say to Gaara... How would I address him in a letter? 'To My Beloved Gaara'... Too cheesy!

...'My Dearest Gaara'

I think that's what I'll go with... I finally start writing:

My Dearest Gaara,

Ever since I left, I haven't stopped missing you. I have been feeling more at ease, however, being away from Sunagakure. It has given me space to think and focus more on myself and what I need to do. I have finally arrived in Amegakure, as we discussed I would. I will be asking around and gathering as much information as I can on any leads regarding my clan. I can't wait to hear back from you. I hope we see each other soon. I will try to keep in touch regularly to update you on my location. I will be staying here for a few days so that I can receive your response letter.

With all my love,
Kiu

I put my pen down and reread the letter, making sure it all makes sense. I pack it into the little pouch that is attached to Tobimaru and set him free. Hopefully Gaara gets my letter soon. I can't wait to hear back from him.

Since it's pretty late, I think I'll sleep for today and start my investigation tomorrow. I lay down in the bed and think about Gaara. He's been dominating my thoughts lately. I keep remembering our kiss, his hands, his body against mine. It's making my body feel warm, just thinking about him. I want him to touch me in places no one else touched me. The area between my legs is feeling so warm. Maybe if I slide my hand there... I start slowly stroking my sensitive spot, imagining Gaara's fingers instead of my own.

"Gaara..."

I let out a soft moan. I've never touched myself like this before. I feel so many things awakening in me. I explore my body and figure out what I like. I'd like to share this with Gaara someday. I feel something building up...

"Ah...!"

Something just released. My insides twitch as my body loosens. This is the first time I've had an... orgasm. From what I've read in those erotic novels that Yukari lent me before, it definitely fits the description. We were curious about it all, to be honest. We both had our love interests and wanted to know what happens between two people who like each other. They don't really teach us these things at the Academy. My eyelids are getting heavy... I start falling asleep, feeling relaxed and content, imagining how good this would all feel if I was with Gaara.