Adopted Nii-chan (Gaara x Male! Oc/Reader)(BoyxBoy)

Chapter |10| ReImagine

*Toshio’s P.O.V*
I sat on the roof. Yes, I knew it was the stereotypical thing to do, but it was necessary today. Gaara and I had been getting so close lately. We had even fed each other our lunches yesterday. I was teased for the whole thing for the rest of the day.
I let out a breath as I began to eat out of my bento. I had made something quick and simple for this meal. It was just rice, boiled egg, broccoli, and some salmon. I also had oranges for fruit. I did the same with Gaara’s, but instead of salmon I gave him liver. The liver being leftovers from yesterday’s meal.
Of course as I ate, Gaara popped in and out of my mind. I mostly wondered where he was going to eat without me dragging him to the outdoor lunch table. Most likely in the tree next to the outdoor eating area.
I shook my head as I tried to push any thoughts of Gaara away.
I had to stop. This had to stop. I needed to reimagine any form of love I had for Gaara. I mean, he was my brother- not by blood- but still! This was far from okay!
I began to gulp down my food. I tried to fill my head up with thoughts of stuffing my face rather than Gaara. Let’s just say, it didn’t work, and I now had a small tummy ache.
“How does Naruto do it?” I thought as I belched, something I rarely ever did.
I took out my water bottle and drank it to try and calm my roaring tummy.
I sighed as I finished the water. I began to think about Gaara again. The recurring thought was:
Did he wonder where I was? More so, did he care enough… To come for me?
I then flushed red after being so deep in thought over things that would never happen. Then the door to the roof opened.
I blinked as I looked at it to see… Neji?
“So this is where you were,” said Neji as he blinked. He then came and sat a little bit away from me.
“Were Naruto and Sasuke too much for you to handle again?” I asked.
“Don’t forget Rock Lee, too,” said Neji as he sighed. “God, I can’t stand them.”
“Mmm,” I hummed.
Silence filled the air as Neji finished his herring soba, it’s his favorite. I only know because Tenten told me. The two were dating for a month now.
“So, what’s wrong?” asked Neji.
“Huh?” I asked.
“You’ve been crying since I came,” said Neji as he pointed to my wet cheeks.
“R-Really?” I asked as my eyes widened. I then wiped at them to conform and picked some tears off the corner of my eyes. “Y-You’re r-right.”
“I know,” said Neji. “Now, what’s wrong, Toshio?”
From the ‘Toshio’, I could tell he was serious. At least with Neji, I could actually tell him about my problems. It wasn’t like with Gaara…
“The person I love is acting all close to me,” I said as I looked away.
“Ah, you mean, the forbidden love, right?” asked Neji. He then let out a small cough. “And, why is he so forbidden?”
“We already talked about this, Neji-senpai. I can’t tell you,” I said as I wiped another tear.
“Well, I guess, I can try and work with what I have,” said Neji. “If he’s acting like that, then shouldn’t it mean that he feels the same?”
I shook my head. “He’s just doing the stuff we did as kids. In other words, exactly what I’ve tried to escape from all of this time.”
“Like what?” asked Neji.
I bit down on my lip. I had to think about this. I couldn’t tell him everything, or he would for sure be able to put all of the pieces together. I mean, Neji wasn’t considered one of the smartest kids in our school(after Shikamaru, who reigned supreme) for nothing.
“He’s… cuddled me more,” I began. “We hang out a lot more, like when we were kids. We study together, and even… I even get to… He shows he cares for me a lot more.”
I glanced over to Neji. If I had asked him about Gaara now, he would totally get it. All would be revealed to the Hyuuga.
However, instead of saying anything, I let him hum to himself and process the information. I could tell he was trying to figure out who the person was, but I had made sure not to give him too much information. I was determined not to.
“I know it hurts,” began Neji- looked like he had given up for now. “But, if I were you, I would just be happy with the treatment, especially when you don’t know how long it’s going to last.”
I blinked.
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“Was that not goo-” “Thank you so much Neji-senpai!” I exclaimed as I bear hugged him.
“Oi!” he exclaimed as he pushed me off.
I forgot, Neji doesn’t like to be touchy-feely with anyone. Tenten was the only exception… sometimes.
I then smiled as I ignored his bubble rule once more and gave him a peck on the cheek.
Before he could shout again, I said, “Thanks again Neji-senpai!”
I then scurried away from the male with a smile resting on my face.
I should totally be enjoying this attention right now! I mean, beggars can’t be choosers!
**:-O-:**
I sat on Gaara’s lap as he helped me with my history homework. I couldn’t help but stare at his face as he helped me. The more I looked at him, the more I thought, ‘He’s really handsome, huh.’
I mean, I know he didn’t have eyebrows, but, in all honesty, he pretty much made up for it with his beautiful eyes. They were this pretty light teal that I would always get lost in. They made me feel like I was drowning in a beautiful… koi pond? Maybe. They were just so mesmerizing.
“Toshio,” said Gaara with a stern voice.
I blinked and said, “Yes?”
“I’ve been trying to get you attention for the past minute,” said Gaara as he gave me a small glare. “Focus.”
I nodded my head.
You know, he hasn’t mentioned lunch… Did he even notice I was missing? Or, more like, did he care?
We continued until we finished. I was going to take a bath, since it was Gaara’s turn to cook. That was the plan, until my hand was grabbed and I was pulled back into Gaara’s lap.
“O-Onii-chan?” I asked as I blushed.
“Where were you during lunch?” asked Gaara as he buried his head in the crook of my neck.
“Huh?”
“You heard me, Toshio.”
“I… I was on the roof,” I said as I blushed. I guess… he was worried.
“Was there anyone with you?” questioned Gaara as he held me closer.
“Um… Neji was there,” I began. “But he was just ti-”
I was interrupted as I was pushed to the floor.
Gaara held my hands down as he glared at the ground. “Doesn’t he have a girlfriend?”
I nodded my head- my mouth felt so dry all of the sudden.
“Then what were you…” Gaara trailed off as he looked away. “N-Nevermind.”
“Huh?” I asked as Gaara pulled away from me and stood up.
He put his hand behind his neck as he blushed. “You get washed up while I make dinner, okay?”
I nodded my head again when I sat up.
Gaara then exited my room. I stared at the door in bewilderment.
What just happened?