Siren (a Gaara love story)

A purpose, A reason

I took the lead as we walked through the streets. we had been walking for at least ten minutes when i had a sudden epiphany.

"the hospital!" I gasped. Baki Sensei gave me a 'what the fuck' face

"what?" he asked, but i was already gone, running in the direction of the hospital.

"wait!" he called, trying desperately to keep up with me. i continued running straight into the hospital, and was surprised when i was greeted with an empty lobby.

'on lunch' the sign said. i frowned. idiots. i ran down the hallway, unsure of which room i was going to, i simply followed my instinct. when i came across a door at the end of the hallway i paused, hearing voices inside.

"hey man! let me deal with this" I heard an all to familiar voice say. i sighed. Shikamaru... i heard more bickering and then Gaara's voice, going over his story, how he existed only to kill and felt tears sting my eyes. I walked in then, and pulled my sunglasses off.

"Is that all I mean to you Gaara?" I asked. he gave me a shocked look. I walked to his side and i took his hands in mine, despite the fact that he was unable to respond

"breath Gaara, you can fight him" I whispered. he relaxed slightly and squeezed my hands.

"he's hungry" he whispered.

"I know, i know baby" i said, trying to sooth him

"Liiran" he said

"yes?"

"back- back up" he growled. he was shaking. i frowned

"but-" his sand shot towards the two boys, Naruto and Shikamaru, and i jumped in front of the blast, blocking it with my arms, ignoring the sting. suddenly a man, that looked a lot like the failure boy, Rock Lee, showed up.  

"don't want to ruin it now, the chunin exams ar barely a few days away" he said in his geeky voice. he looked at me and his eyes lit up

"beautiful women of Youth! are you alright?" he asked, glaring at Gaara. i sighed and looked up at Gaara, who's eyes were wide with shock and horror

"L-Liiran" he mumbled. his hand clutched at his head and he doubled over. in the blink of an eye i was by his side, steadying him.

"come on Gaara, lets go" I said, carefully placing my sunglasses on before the strange man saw my eyes. the man gave me a shocked look

"even after what that monster did to you, you still go to him? Why?" he asked. i sighed and straightened up, wrapping my arm around Gaara's waist

"because i love him. i knew what i was getting into when i agreed to be with him" i growled lowly. Gaara growled with me for a second before possessively laying his arm over my shoulders. I looked at Shikamaru, who gave me a sad, albeit bored look

"you remember what I said?" he asked. i nodded

"everyday" he nodded and Naruto glared at me

"how can you let him believe that?!" he asked angrily "that his only purpose is to kill! how can you live with yourself letting him live in pain that way!" he said. Gaara growled and glared at Naruto angrily

"speak to her with respect" he said in a dangerously low voice. Naruto's eyes widened and he flinched slightly.

"i don't let him believe that Naruto" I said softly. he blinked at me

"huh?"

"he doesn't really believe that... he thinks he does, but deep down he realizes he has a few other reasons to be alive, a few more purposes" i said. they all stared at me.

"more reasons?" Gaara asked quietly. i nodded and leaned into him gently.

"as long as Gaara is alive, i am good. the moment he decides to leave this earth, i will no longer let the laws chain me back. Gaara cares enough... i know he does... to want to protect me from that fate. if he doesn't care enough, then there is no purpose for me" i said quietly. Gaara leaned down and looked me in the eye through my glasses.

"I care" he whispered, placing his lips gently on mine. after a few shoort seconds he pulled away. i looked at the two boys standing across from us.

"don't allow yourself to fall under the pretense that you understand, because you don't" and with that we turned to leave. i had just set foot outside the door when the man grabbed my arm. i spun to look at him. it seemed he was studying my arm.

"where did you get this?" he asked me, gesturing to my tattoo. i frowned

"that's not of your concern" i said. he frowned.

"you need to get this sealed" he said. i yanked my arm away

"its just a tattoo" i said. he raised an eyebrow

"Oh? and i suppose you usually wear black lipstick and sunglasses?" i scowled and turned away

"I do now" I said angrily and we left. i didn't want this man to study my tattoo and see what it meant. no. it wasn't a curse mark, it was something much, much worse. we walked back to the apartment, where everyone waited for us. as we came into view of the apartment Temarie came running out, with Kankuro and Baki on her heels. as soon as she reached me she pulled me into an unexpected hug.

"is everyone okay! your hurt! oh my goodness your bleeding! KANKURO GET THE FIRST AID KIT!" she shouted the last part in Kankuro's direction and (thankfully) away from my ear. she held me away from her

"what happened?" she asked me after she had studied me closely. i looked at Gaara, who was shocked at the fact that his sister just hugged me. Me. no one ever hugs me. he stared at her like she was growing two heads and i just shrugged. she smiled

"i get it." she turned to glare at Gaara "you! you had us worried sick!" Gaara looked taken aback at the aggression she was throwing towards at him. Temarie was never so open with him. she seemed to realize that because her eyes widened and she said "I'm sorry Gaara" i felt him tense. and i smiled slightly. same old pretend family. Kankuro came running up to us with a first aid kit, but before anyone could bandage me up he pulled me into a hug like Temarie had. I felt Gaara tense more, so as i returned Kankuro's hug, i reached out and gave Gaara's hand a squeeze. Kankuro pulled back and glared at me, like a brother scolding his sister he said

"don't do that to me again! running off like that! what if something happened? we wouldn'tve been able to help!" he said. i smirked

"sorry... mother" he flinched and then smiled at me

"guess i deserved that" he said. i nodded and he turned to Gaara "she wasn't in danger with you though, was she bro?" Gaara looked like he was going to faint, or explode. or something. he must've been really confused by now. Kankuro ignored Gaara's look and proceeded to wrap my arms up. i smirked at him as he worked at cleaning the gashes the sand had caused me. he was acting just like a protective brother. i smiled and turned to Gaara, who met my eyes with a questioning look, asking me for answers. i smiled at him.

"before we found out you were missing we decided that i was family to them" i whispered. his eyes widened and he stared at me. i smirked and pulled his lips down to mine. then i put my lips next to his ear

"it'll make getting married easier right?" he shivered, then stiffened, then turned red and gave me a weird look. i laughed. boys were so fun to tease.