Beautiful Nightmare (a Naruto fanfiction)--ON HOLD

Chapter 15

AN: and it's finally out :))

Chapter 15

REIKO’S POV

“Gaara?” a light gasp escaped my lips as I turned to look at the boy who spoke.

“Reiko.” He breathed as he took quick and determined steps towards me, eyes never leaving mine. I couldn’t help but notice how he had changed; though his features are still the same. He still has the same red short hair, pale skin and the ever pale and intriguing color of eyes but now more pronounced and mature. He now also has this red tattoo of the Kanji of love on his forehead.

“I thought you’d be happy to see me, why are you crying?” he asked as he caressed my right cheek.

I blinked, his question slowly registering as I brought a hand up my left cheek, feeling a bit of liquid. A soft laugh escaped my lips as I realized that I was indeed crying.

“Aren’t you happy to see me?” he asked again, his eyes looking worried.

“I Am.” I finally managed to voice out with a smile as I raised my hand up to his hand still in my cheek, lacing them together.

“I am so happy to see you.” I repeated, squeezing his hand a bit.

“I missed you so much, Reiko.” He said as he pulled me into a tight hug.

“I knew you’d keep your promise.” He added which made me laugh.

“Reiko?” I heard Ichi-sensei call as he poked his head out of the main door of the building. He was probably wondering what was taking me so long to go inside.

“Ichi-sensei.” I acknowledged as I pulled out of the hug with Gaara to look at him.

“Oh, I was getting worried. This is?” he said as he walked to us, motioning at Gaara.

“This is the friend that I was looking for, Gaara. Gaara, this is Ichijou-sensei.” I introduced and Ichi-sensei happily held out a hand for Gaara to shake, which he did though a bit hesitantly.

“Um, sensei…Can we stay out and talk for a bit?” I pleaded with the most softest and sweetest voice that I can muster.

“Uh, it’s getting quite late and they’re waiting for you before we start dinner.” He said, averting his eyes a bit; probably getting affected by my plea.

“You don’t have to worry. I know Suna, I can protect her.” Gaara announced firmly. Ichi-sensei stared at him for a moment, searching his eyes then nodded.

“Okay. I’ll tell the others that you met up with an old friend and you’re eating out. Take care of her. And…nice meeting you Gaara.” He said with a smile and went inside.

“Care for a walk?’ Gaara asked, holding out a hand for me to hold.

“Just like old times.” I stated as I took his hand and sighed.

“How have you been?” I asked as we wondered through the unpopulated and silent streets of Suna.

“I’m alright. I have some company now, Kankuro and Temari. They’re my siblings. We get along fine.” He stated.

“I’m glad to hear that.” I said with a smile.

“The village is still fearful of me but I can handle it now. Furthermore, I know I have you.” He added which made me blush a bit.

“I’m sure time will come when they will accept you just like I did.” I said.

“I’m not counting on that anymore, Reiko.” He said which made me snap my head at him and it was at that moment that I noticed the tattoo on his forehead once again.