The Guardian Angel (Naruto Fan fiction)

24.

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

"Manami?" I heard Shikamaru's voice which broke the temporary spell we were in. I blushed furiously and Shino let go of me slowly. Almost as if he didn't want to.

I looked at him questioningly but didn't say anything. Shika was watching us with a certain look in his eyes. What is it though?

"I tripped... Apparently I didn't see that little dune over ther-what the? It was right there! Did you see it Shino? That's why I tripped I swear!" I tried to explain.

Shino agreed with me. "I saw the mound of sand there and I was going to warn you but I was too late. Why? Because you had already tripped. So I caught you."

Wait... Sand? I thought it was just dirt from the ground. Gaara. Where is he!? He's in so much trouble. -_-'

Akumu and Yuika were not having it though. "Right. You tripped. Bullshit! You guys were going to kiiissssss!!" Yuika said while they both made kissy faces and laughed to themselves.

My eye twitched. A lot. "Y'kno, all I have to do is call Akuma and Tenshi." That shut them up. They've never met them but just the thought of a demon and an angel is scary I guess.

They cleared their throats and looked away, their hands behind their backs as they leaned back and forth on their heels, whistling.

"I've been waiting, Manami. Who are these people? Should I dispose of them?" Gaara asked, suddenly making an entrance.

I smirked. I knew he was joking. He's met them before. "Sure, but only the guys. The girls are needed for a little while longer." I said with a straight face that freaked Shikamaru out hardcore.

I couldn't help it. I laughed. But, unfortunately, my laugh came out maniacal on accident. Which freaked the girls out. Shino only showed a sign of defence when Gaara smirked and walked towards them.

Tears were coming out of my eyes due to the whole situation cracking me up. It wasn't until Gaara spoke up that everyone relaxed.

"Manami, you really need to stop laughing like that. It sounds evil. It almost convinced even me that you were being serious." Gaara said smirking.

"Ahem... Ehehe... I-I'm s-s-sorry... I-I couldn't h-help myself AHAHAHAHA!!" I said. They all sweatdropped.

Shikamaru's POV

She was joking. Oh for Kami's sake she almost gave me a heart attack!! What a drag.

"Yeah, real funny Manami. You nearly gave me a heart attack!! You're so troublesome!! What a drag." I told her, regretting it as soon as the words left my mouth.

She calmed down and smiled sweetly at me. Oh boy, here it comes. I grimaced, awaiting for her to explode like any other girls would.

She giggled. Oh Kami. She walked up to me. So slowly, it nearly killed me. I shut my eyes tight awaiting the pain.

Then I felt soft on my cheek. I opened my eyes in shock. I touched my cheek. "I really am sorry for scaring you Shika-kun. I hope you can forgive me for being a troublesome woman?" She said, looking between embarrassed and guilty.

"Uhhh, yeah, sure but, uh, why aren't you mad? Every girl I call troublesome always slaps me and yells." I told her.

She winked at me and said, "well I'm not every girl am I? Plus, if you know it pisses girls off, why haven't you learned to stop? Dumb ass. What happened to your IQ? Wasn't it supposed to be high?" and smiled that breath taking smile of hers. Honestly, she's such a drag. Why can't she just stop being so beautiful? Sure she insulted me but I had that one coming.

What I wouldn't give to call her mine, but I don't deserve her. I'm just a lazy ass, and she's special.

I just wish I could somehow, even if by a miracle, get to call her mine. Maybe I can, her teammates told me she liked me. Let's just hope they're not wrong.

Shino's POV

I've known Manami for almost a month now. I think it's safe to say I like her in more ways than one. She's not disgusted by my kikaichū, she notices me when no one else does, she actually cares for my well-being.

Hinata does the same but only because we're in the same team, and that's just who she is. Not Manami.

It's no secret Nara likes her though. They live together, they're always together, it sickens me to be honest. The feeling I get from seeing them together kills me.

The fact that they are so close hurts. Why? Because it reminds me of the chance I won't have.

The one girl I like, I can't have. I don't believe her teammates. Why? For obvious reasons. One, she is obviously closer to Nara than I. Two, I don't know her teammates that well so they could be lying.

But, who knows? I might be wrong. Fate has proven me wrong before. I always thought I'd never find a perfect girl for me. Yet here in front of me, is Manami. The girl of my dreams.

Only problem to the situation though is that even though she's the perfect girl for me, I may not be the perfect guy for her. And that is an obstacle I'm absolutely 100% afraid of.

Alexandra's/Manami's POV

"Ok guys, all joking aside. I have an important announcement to make. I totally trust you guys with this information so, don't fuck me over. Get it? Got it? Good. So listen up losers." I started.

I looked around, seeing the confused beings before me. Gaara already knows so I looked at him and nodded. His eyes widen in surprise.

"You're telling them!? Are you sure?" Gaara asked me. I'm glad he's worried though. It means he cares. I smiled reassuringly at him and nodded.

"I'm sure Aniki. I trust them. You should too. Naruto too y'know?" I told him. "W-wait... Aniki!?" Shikamaru asked. "If you trust them then, so do I." Gaara looked at them and gave them an almost nonexistent smile ignoring Shikamaru's question.

I smiled at the scene. Did you ever picture this happening in the original plot? I know wouldn't have. It's so nice.

Anyway, I looked around to spot any eavesdroppers but found none. I didn't want to chance it though so I nodded at Gaara.

"Dome Gaara. We need absolute confidentiality." Gaara nodded and got to work. Soon it was pitch black.

Shino, being the amazing person he is, let out some fireflies. "Thank you Shino." I smiled at him. He nodded.

"Ok, what you're about to hear is not life or death, or completely crazy. It just needs to stay a secret for obvious reasons. I trust you guys to keep it. But I need reassurance. So, with that said, will you keep my secret?" I looked them all in the eye.

They all nodded and responded with, "Yeah" "Yes" "Hell yea!" and "Yup!".

"Great. Then here it goes. Guys, I can see a possible future."