The Guardian Angel (Naruto Fan fiction)

9.

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

It's been wonderful getting to know Gaara. I thought it'd be a bit more difficult than this but, it seems I came just in time before he became completely secluded and emotionally unstable. I might have saved him if only for a little while longer.

Now don't get me wrong, I can't make him smile let alone laugh but, he enjoys my company instead of resenting it. I can tell, because everytime I see him, his eyes light up by only a smidge.

I was in my hotel room getting ready for the day as I waited for Gaara to show up.

When he did show up I smiled at him. "Good morning Gaara. How was your night? Did you dream of me?" I asked him grinning. He knows I'm just teasing him because I winked at him and laughed.

He rolled his eyes but I knew he was amused. Soon it was lunch hour and I had to visit his dad like I have for the past two days.

Like always, I visited his dad, discussed some things like what I did before I visited the village and stuff like that.

Meanwhile I did this Gaara would leave and would meet up with me again at the playground where we would hang out for the rest of the day, sometimes even till the morning light began to shine.

I was at the playground waiting for Gaara for a while when I got bored. I decided Gaara was going to take a while since he's done this before. I started to sing to myself at first when I got into the song and sang to my hearts desire.

The good thing was that the playground we meet at is kind of away from people so no one would hear me unless they came here. (Video above/to the side is her singing)

Gaara's POV

I was on my way to the playground when I heard an angelic voice singing. 'Who is that?'

I neared the voice and could hear it clearly now.

1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, drink
Throw them back till I can't count

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier.
I'm gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist, like it doesn't exist.
I'm gonna fly like bird through the night, feel my tears as they dry-y.
I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier.

And I'm holding on for dear life,
Won't look down won't open my eyes,
Keep my glass full until morning light,
Cause I'm just holding on for tonight

Help me, I'm holding on for dear life,
Won't look down won't open my eyes,
Keep my glass full until morning light,
Cause I'm just holding on for tonight,
On for tonight.

I'm gonna swing from the chandelier, from the chandelier.

It was Manami. I knew she was an angel but this was proof.

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

As soon as I stopped singing I heard clapping which startled me. I jumped and turned around only to find Gaara there. Smiling. At me.

I blinked owlishly..... He is smiling............ At me.

I was as red as a cherry by now since I'd realized that he was smiling. Because of me. I don't know about you but, that is a pretty pleasing thought.

"You have a really pretty voice. Like an angel. How long have you been waiting?" he said. He also had a light blush. Hardly noticeable but there.

"U-ummm thank you. And uhhh not long. I j-just got bored. And yea..." I trailed off embarrassed. Only Zac, Amanda and Kaitlyn have ever heard me sing before.

He nodded in acknowledgement.

"Can I ask you something?" I asked looking at him as he sat down on the swing next to mine.

He looked at me as if urging me to continue. So I did. "What do you think about jinchuriki?"

He tensed up and glared at me. "Why do you want to know? What do you know?" he demanded.

I was shocked by his answer. I didn't mean for him to take it offensively. He shook me roughly. "Answer me!!"

"I wanted to know what you thought of them. Because I'm friends with some of them. A-And..." I trailed off not knowing how to finish answering him.

He glared at me even harder and pressed on. "And?"

"A-And I was curious. I'm sorry." I squeaked, tearing up thinking I messed up our friendship.

Gaara's POV

I glared at her. Did she know? Was she asking to let me know that she didn't wish to talk to me anymore? I knew it. I knew she would leave me just like everyone else.

"And?" I pressed on. I needed to know. As much as I kept telling myself that she was leaving me I didn't want it to be true. I had to to know.

"A-And I was curious. I'm sorry." she replied. I noticed she was tearing up. Why? Why is she crying? Why is she apologizing? Is she really leaving me?

"You're leaving me aren't you? That's why you're apologizing. You know. You know I'm a monster."

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

I looked at him shocked. Did he just.. Oh hell no. I glared at him. Disbelief, anger, sadness filling me.

"You are not a monster Gaara!! If I ever hear those words come out of your mouth again I will do anything and everything within my power and beyond to prove your worth. Am I clear?" I seethed out. He seemed a bit shocked at my reaction but, he recovered and continued his questioning.

"Why then? Why did you ask me? You must know. You must be scared and want to leave me. They all do. Everybody leaves."

Oh my.. He looks so torn, it's devastating. I slowly reach for him and place my hand on his cheek making him look at me shocked. I smiled at him gently.

"I'm not everybody am I? I'm me. And you're you. Yes, I admit I know of you being the holder of Shukaku, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to be your friend. To be fair, I have two spirits sealed within me. Tenshi and Akuma. I'm also the leader of the the new alliance between jinchuriki. You see, and I know this is a lot to intake but, I can see a possible future that I want to fix but I cannot do so alone. I need help so I'm traveling the world recruiting. But, I didn't want to ask you because I thought if I did, you would think I was using you. I really enjoy your friendship Gaara-kun." I told him honestly and sheepishly.

I wish I knew what he was thinking..

Gaara's POV

She wasn't leaving me. She really is an angel isn't she? She was just.. Oh no. I almost made her cry. I was being really mean to her.

I looked down ashamed of myself. How could I have thought she would do such a thing? She's so nice. So caring. So sweet.

She said something about an alliance? Tenshi? Akuma? She's the leader? Save the world? Wait, did she just call me Gaara-kun?

"I'll help you. Just.. Promise me.. We'llbefriendsforever" I mumbled my face heating up.

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

"I'm sorry, what was that last part?" I asked completely confused.

He sighed annoyed and repeated. "That we will be friends no matter what.." he finished completely flustered.

I was so ecstatic that I squealed and tackled him into a hug. "OF COURSE SILLY!! BEST FRIENDS FOREVER!!!"

He's so cute.