[Modern!GaaraxFEM!Reader] Everyone's beautiful when they smile.

Chapter Twelve

Reader-Chan POV

Warm. So warm. And cinnamon-y...

"He looks uncomfortable..." Takashi.

"Sshh!" Mom.

"She's squeezing him to death."

"Shut up, Ta-ka-shi," I mumbled with my eyes closed.

"Come on. We can wake them up later," mom whispered.

"But-" the sound of Takashi being pulled away followed, along with the silent creak of the door being shut.

I cracked my eyes open, taking in Gaara's black shirt. My arms were wrapped around his torso with my forehead against his chest.

Gaara's breath could be heard above my head, it was shallow so he could still be asleep. His arm was resting on my waist while the other was folded under his head. He was radiating heat, and the cinnamon scent was from him too.

I loosened my grip around his torso and let my eyes wonder his sleeping form.

'He has long arms...and broad shoulders...cute nose...beautiful teal eyes...'

"You've been staring at me for a while now, [Y/N]," a grin could be heard in his voice.

A blush crept it's way to my cheeks but I gave a soft smile, "Sorry."

Gaara smiled at me, "Are you busy today?"

"Not that I know of. Why?"

"I was thinking of seeing a movie, then deciding what to do from there."

"Oh~ Like a date?" I know it's a date, I just wanted to hear him say it.

Gaara gave what looked between a smirk and smile and learned forward.

I can feel the butterflies in my stomach, my heartbeat increasing.

A thumb was placed under my chin, tilting my head up until we were at eye level.
I found myself getting lost in eyes again. There was this hypnotizing effect added to them. I let my eyes fall shut.

My heart started skipping beats once our lips met. It was our second kiss but it still felt new to me.

Gaara pulled back after a while and fell back on the bed with a sigh.
"I have to help Temari around the house, she wants to put down salt before ice starts forming."

"That's right. This is your guy's first time living in snowy weather, huh?"

"Yeah, sorry about Kankuro."

"It's okay. I think Temari got him for me."

Buzzing was heard from Gaara's pocket, "Speaking of her."

A pink tint dusted Gaara's cheeks as he read the text.

"What?"

"N-nothing." He stuttered. Gaara stuttered. My curiosity is peaked!

"Lemme see."

"No."

"Why not?"

"It's embarrassing," his cheeks darkened.

"Come on, it's okay Temari."

After a minute or two Gaara held out his phone. I peeked the screen.
"....Oh."

"You're taking it well."

"Well, 'get off your girlfriend and help me like you promised' with a sly emoji isn't that bad. I was expecting something more embarrassing, but I wouldn't expect less from Temari."

"Ugh, I'll have to go before she calls."

"I'll walk you to the door."

Mom caught sight of us from the kitchen as we descended the stairs. "Look whose up. I would've woke you earlier but I didn't want to bother you two," she said it almost slyly. Almost.

I gave her a look, "What time did you and Takashi get home?"

"Mmm, about an hour ago. You two hungry?"

"I told my sister I'd help her around the house, but thanks for the offer."
"It's okay. Feel free to stop by anytime."

"I'll be back later to pick up [Y/N]."

"Oh?" Mom raised her eyebrows at me.

"I asked your daughter out yesterday, and I'll be taking her on a date later today," a light blush stained his cheeks.

"No need to be nervous, Gaara. As long as you treat my daughter like the princess she is, we'll have no problems," she gave a closed eye smile but it was obvious her words were a threat.

"Of course. I have to go, I'll see you later, [Y/N]. Bye Mrs./Ms. [Last/Name]," Gaara pressed a kiss to my cheek then bowed to my mother.

"I can give you a ride."

"That's okay. I don't live far."

After he closed the front door I turned to her.
"You scared him."

"I didn't mean too," she said with a laugh.

"Sure," I couldn't help but smile.

"I get to help, right?"

"Yeah, I don't know what I'm going to wear, what I'll do with my hair," I grabbed a bowl and a box of cereal, "He'll call when he's done. He doesn't know when he'll finish helping Temari."

"Then how about you help me shovel the snow from the drive way and sidewalks?"
"I don't know, sounds cold. Why don't you have Takashi help you?"

"He is. We just need an extra hand. We can have hot chocolate when we're done, play some games..."

"Fine, whatever."

"Great! Go put some clothes on!"

"Yes maam."

I placed my bowl in the sink and went up to my room.

A/N: Please don't be mad, Reader-Chan! I working on the next chapter, I promise! Thanks for sticking with it this far, I appreciate it TwT Love you guys~