Siren (a Gaara love story)

The Answer Is...

Deleah: so... Out of one hundred something people, only eleven decided to vote.... And one of them was me..... 

Gaara: don't be so sad Deleah... 

Deleah: I know... I know. I'm just so disappointed... 

Gaara: there there 

Deleah: **sniffles** I don't... Own... Naruto.. 

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"I would... Love to marry you Gaara" I whispered. I was a little scared. Marriage was a huge commitment, and although I loved Gaara, I wasn't sure I could follow through. The one thing this choice relied on was that i could still back out. His lips stretched in a wide smile and he began to slide the ring onto my finger but I inturupted by giggling. He paused  

"what?" I laughed again 

"wrong hand" he turned red and slid the ring onto the correct hand, then, before I could even admire it, he swept me into his arms and spin me in excited circles. I laughed and placed my hands on his shoulders, so that he was lifting me by the waist and I was taller than him. We both laughed and spun for a few minutes until he lowered me and we were left in an embrace.  

"we're getting married" he mumbled "Liiran! We are getting Married!" I nodded and pressed my lips to his, taking away his breath in a passionate kiss.

I felt like everybody knew. We haven't told anyone yet, but I felt like they knew. Like the ring on my finger was sending out a signal to everyone saying "omg look! Shes engaged!" of course, it's a little strange that we haven't told anyone. But Gaara and I wanted to have a 'sit down and talk' moment with his siblings. Currently I was out walking, mentally preparing myself for the conversation yet to come. What if they reject me? What if they are angry, or think I'm not good enough to marry the Kazekage? It took me a few seconds to realize that I was standing in front of our door. I took a deep breath and opened the door, knowing that behind it stood my three favorite people in the world.  

"I'm home!" I called 

"we are in the living room!" Gaara replied. I quickly walked in and saw they were all seated around the TV watching.... Yes.... The discovery channel. As I took a seat Gaara stood and turned off the TV. He turned to us with a grin an said 

"Temari, Kankuro, we have something wonderful to tell you" he began  

"OMG YOUR PREGNANT!" Temari screamed. I gave her a dull look 

"no." I deadpanned. She sweat dropped  

"oh" Gaara chuckled and reached his hand out to me. I stood and went beside him  

"we are getting married" he said. The room fell silent until Temari yelled 

"OH MY GAWD YOUR GETTING MARRIED!" I laughed, along with Kankuro and Gaara. Afterwards, Kankuro and Gaara went off to celebrate while Temari went off to plan or something. Leaving me there alone, left to be glad that I was excepted into the family so easily. I sighed, now fully understanding that I had to commit now, and felt a pang of almost excitement. Maybe.... Maybe this won't be as bad as I thought.

The next few days were hectic. We were unsure of how to break the news to the rest of the world, especially Gaara's fan girls, and my fan... People. Matsuri was the first to find out, and she was in tears 

"Gaara Sama! Why her? Why?" Gaara had frowned at Matsuri  

"it's my decision, and as your mentor, I expect you to respect my decision" Matsuri had tearfully nodded and smiled at Gaara. Even though this was the final rejection from him, she obviously still adored him. It wasn't even Gaara's fan girls I was worried about ... It was mine. And all of my friends back at Konaha. And most especially Lord Orochimaru. Would he even let me follow through? I couldn't let him find out... No matter what.

I stood outside of the cafe. Jaran and Hiso were already at a table waiting for me. They were the ones I was going to tell first. Sucking in a breath I walked in and headed to their table 

"for the last time Hiso, I don't like it when you call me your 'gay toy'!"  

"but Jaran- I think it's hot!"  

"well I don't!" 

"I thought you loved me!" Hiso sniffed, acting all sad 

"I do! But-" 

"Jaran, I you really love me, you would let me call you anything I wanted to" Hiso said seriously. Jaran shook his head frustratedly  

"ugh! Just- do whatever. I don't care" 

"aww! Jer-bear! Your the best gay toy ever!" Hiso taunted. Jarans face flushed red with embarrassment. I laughed and made my presence known. Both of their faces turned red as they realized their conversation was not as private as they thought  

"oh... Umm... Liiran... There you are" Hiso said awkwardly. I just laughed and sat across from them. After we had went through the normal pleasantries, Jaran said 

"so... Was there a reason you called us here?" I smiled and leaned foreward seriously 

"yes... I just wanted to tell you first- cuz your some of my closest friends and all- and I didn't want you to feel left out- and-" 

"just spit it out captain" Hiso interrupted with his soothing voice. I nodded, taking a deep breath  

"well... The thing is... I'm getting married" their jaws dropped. My smile faltered. Then- 

"oh my goodness! Congratulations!" Hiso exclaimed. His eyes lighting up with excitement. I laughed at his child like excitement as he began to recite how a marriage should be, and what I should wear.

Two days later I sat in the roof of my house, admiring the silver ring. All of the invitations had been sent, so now the whole world knew. I was really scared, but every thing was taken care of already; my kimono, who would give me away, everything. It was too late too turn back now. But deep inside I felt sure everything was going to be okay.

Man was I ever wrong.