50 Reasons Why

Chapter One

                  Today was the day the medic from Konoha would arrive. I sat at my desk reviewing our medical files, history, etc. Kankuro stood in the room with me. I looked up to see him picking through his nails. He looked uninterested. Probably due to the fact I called him in here an hour ago and I still haven't spoken to him. I guess now I should voice my plan.

"Kankuro."

He looked up at me with interest in his eyes. I took this time to take in his features. He wore that damn war-paint again. I never understood why he wore it. I thought he honestly looked better without it. How did he get women with that gunk on his face?

"Yeah, Gaara?"

Kankuro spoke after a few seconds. Oh that's right, I acknowledged him.

"I," I what? How do I state this to him? "I think I have an idea."

I stared at him, hoping he could catch on to my thoughts. I wasn't sure how to explain myself further. I watched his expression and he raised his eyebrows high with interest. Yes, he did catch on.

"Really?" He gave his usual smirk. Oh, I need to explain it now.

"Maybe, I can ask Haruno-san to..." To pretend to be my girlfriend when I go to the village? Yes, that's the plan but I was at a loss for words. I just looked at him. He was use to this by now. He nodded before speaking.

"You want to ask Sakura to possibly act as your girlfriend when we visit the Leaf in a few months or so, right?" Kankuro finished for me and I gave a small sigh of relief. I am very thankful that he knows me well.

"Yes."

I gave a brief nod and Kankuro brought his hand to his chin. Scratching it as he thought deeply. What could he be thinking of now?

"That could possibly work. You could offer mission's pay as well." He spoke between 'hm's then he smirked at me with a snap of his fingers. "You just need to show yourself off as more interesting."

I furrowed my brow at him. Why would I need to do that?

"Look, if you can maybe try and express your face more or something during the interview." He trailed off then he looked up at me with a serious expression. "Just practice what to say. I can see you've been reviewing the files and shit. Try and add a smirk here and there with your responses. Maybe try a joke, you know? Like act-"

"Act like you." I inwardly sighed at myself. I hate to admit it, but maybe he's right.

"Yeah, there you go. Act like me." Kankuro seemed overly proud of himself as it twinkled in his eyes. Maybe I could try it? He has a point.

I nodded at him and he sighed.

"Talking more would help too. Just nodding and staying quiet like that makes people intimidated. Definitely highlight your face with facial expressions. I know that this neutral gaze is just your resting face but try it. These are suggestions you know." Kankuro added and he looked a bit nervous. I guess he thought he may have crossed some line. I'm not sure why he thinks that way. But what is a-

"A resting face?" Damn, I voiced that aloud. I disliked when I voiced my ignorance.

"Yeah like you know, when you're thinking or something. Like when you zone out and your face isn't showing any expression. Yours is a very neutral, cold gaze. No offense. But that's better than those bitchy resting faces."