Sand and Cherry Blossoms Chap4

Sand and Cherry Blossoms
~*A GaaSaku Fan fiction*~

Chapter 4

~*Back in Konoha*~
"Tsunade-sama, Naruto and Sasuke are here. They need to speak to you", Shizune says with a slight bow. Tsunade waves her hand around as if to shoo away a fly. "Ugh, what do those two want?" Tsunade says in a hushed tone. "Okay, let them in Shizune", Tsunade said. "Yes ma'am!" Shizune says and bows slightly. Shizune lets Naruto and Sasuke into Tsunade's office. "Ah! Granny Tsunade!", Naruto blurts out. "I have told you dozens of times to stop calling me that you  nitwit!!! Just tell me why you are here so that I can get back to my work, please", Tsunade yells angrily. "Okay okay, geez. Sasuke and I are here to ask you about Sakura. We both want to know how she is doing and to see how her mission is coming along", Naruto replied. Sasuke was being very quiet. Naruto was doing most of the talking for him. "I see, Well, Sasuke, Naruto. Sakura is doing very well. Her mission is also going quite well for her as well. Its just that her other assignment hasn't even began yet", Tsunade explains. "Other assignment??!?" Naruto and Sasuke both yell out. "Whats this other assignment Lady Tsunade??" Sasuke asked curiously. Tsunade smiled,"Well its not an actual assignment I should say...its more like an event. Sakura is still unaware of this event but I am sure it will hit her soon." Naruto and Sasuke just looked at one another and shrugged. "Agh! That doesn't tell us a thing Granny!!! What is this event!? Come on tell us!!" Naruto yells and stomps around. "Naruto, calm down geez", Sasuke tells Naruto. Naruto folds his arms and sulks. "Are you done with your tantrum Naruto? Good. Now let me explain the event. Well how should I put this?? Gaara and Sakura are to be married within the year. Gaara is very much in love with Sakura and he will probably propose marriage to her any day now", Tsunade explains somewhat happily. Naruto and Sasuke just stand there with their mouths wide open, speechless. "Speechless for the first time, I see Naruto", Tsunade blurts out. "AHH!!! What do you mean Granny??!??! Gaara is going to marry Sakura? What about how Sakura feels?!? Your okay with all of this? Sakura loves Sasuke or have you forgotten?!" Naruto yells angrily. Sasuke turns away and looks down somewhat sadly. "Naruto! I am okay with this marriage. I love Sakura! She is very dear to me. I would not of approved this if I felt it was wrong. Gaara has already asked for my approval and for Sakura's hand", Tsunade explains in a calm voice. "But Granny Tsunade!! Its not fair to Sakura!! She loves Sasuke!!" Naruto says while flailing his arms around madly, "Naruto, calm down. It's okay. Let's leave it be for now", Sasuke tells Naruto. "But Sakura...." Naruto says sadly. "Come on Naruto. We'll talk about it later, lets go", Sasuke tells Naruto again. Naruto and Sasuke both bow to Tsunade as they left. "Well they took that very well," Shizune says with a half smile. "Yeah it seems that way", Tsunade said with a chuckle. "But Tsunade, why didn't you tell them everything?" Shizune asked. "Well I wanted to get Naruto all riled up and I also wanted to see their actions later", Tsunade says while laughing. "Oh Tsunade. Your just evil", Shizune replied.

~*Back in Suna*~
-The Kazekage Mansion-
Gaara enters through the entrance way and makes his way through the mansion. He walks past the den and he noticed Temari sitting down reading a book by herself with only Kohi by her side. "Oh Gaara! Don't mind me. I will be leaving soon whenever Kankuro hurrys up. We are sticking to your plan. You will have the mansion all to yourself tonight", Temari says with a wink. Gaara smiles. "Oh don't worry about that Temari. I just wanted to ask you for some advice", Gaara says with a blush. "Advice? Oh goody! Well let's hear it!" Temari says cheerfully. "Well I don't know what I should wear tonight. Do you have any suggestions?" Gaara asked shyly. "Well let's see...I think you should wear what you want to wear Gaara. Just don't wear your sand gourd!!" Temari chuckles. Gaara turns and looks away somewhat sadly. "What's wrong Gaara?" Temari asks quickly. "What if Sakura doesn't love me like I love her??" Gaara asks sadly. "Oh Gaara....I know that not having the feeling of love returned can be upsetting and painful but its not right to ignore a thing like love. Because of all the hundreds of millions of people in the world, to meet just one and fall in love with her is quite a miraculous thing. It makes you feel like you've been waiting an eternity to meet that one person. And the only thing more amazing than being in love is being loved in return. You shouldn't worry Gaara", Temari explains. "Thats quite an explaination Temari", Gaara replied. "Well I do read a lot of romance novels", Temari says with a giggle. "But don't worry about it so much Gaara. I do believe that Sakura loves you. She may have not verbally said it but I can tell just by her actions", Temari says with a smile. "Thank you for the advice Temari. I am going to head out and finish getting things together. Sakura should be here soon, so just let her know that I have gone out to finish preparations. If she needs any help with anything, please help her Temari", Gaara says with a smile. "Sure thing Gaara. I will let her know", Temari replies.

~*30 minutes later*~
I made my way down the sandy path that leads to the kazekage mansion. The sun was already beginning to set. I can't believe I got wrapped up with more paperwork right before it was time for me to leave. I just hope that Gaara isn't waiting for me. I want to take a nice bath and dress up nice. I made my way up the steps of the mansion and entered through the entryway door. I walked through the halls and peeped into the dining room. Gaara wasn't there waiting and it looks like things aren't ready. Good. That means I am not late. "Sakura! There you are!" Temari says from across the room. "Oh Temari!" I reply. "Don't worry Sakura. Your not late or anything. Gaara told me to let you know that he needed to finish up with the preparations and that he would be back later", Temari explains. "Oh, that is fine. I was worried that I was late. I am actually relieved", I tell Temari. "Well Sakura, go get ready! If you need any help with anything, just yell for me", Temari tells me with a smile. "Thanks Temari! I will see you later", I reply. I rushed upstairs to my room and went through my clothes. I decided to wear my long red dress with white cherry blossom designs. It was a beautiful dress with thin straps and a slit that runs down the side. Perfect! So now it was time for my bath.

~*One hour later*~
I was finally ready. I leave my room and made my way to descend the stairs. Halfway down the stairs I noticed Gaara appear from around the corner and he smiled as he waited for me to make my way toward him. "Good evening Sakura", Gaara tells me as he holds out his hand. "Good evening Gaara", I reply as I take his hand. "These are for you Sakura. Their beauty doesn't even compare to yours Sakura", Gaara says while he hands me a huge bouquet of mixed flowers. I start to blush madly. "Thank you so much Gaara, I really appreciate this. It makes me so happy. Thank you!" I say to him while I give him a hug. Gaara flinched somewhat as I hugged him. He was not used to people touching him. He finally relaxed and pulls me closer to him. He runs his fingers through my hair as he gently places his face into my hair. "Your hair smells nice", he tells me with a whisper. "Lets go eat. There are things I really need to tell you Sakura", he whispers deeply in my ear. "Uh!!" I let out a low moan as he whispered deeply into my ear. His breath and the deepness of his voice caused shivers to run down my spine. What is this overwhelming feeling?? "Sakura? Are you okay??" Gaara looks at me with a concerned look. "Yes. I am fine Gaara. Lets go eat" I reply with a smile. Dinner for more than two people was spread out on the dining room table. Candles were lit and was the only light source in the room. It really set the mood. Gaara pulled out my chair for me. Dinner tonight looked delicious as always. Seaweed salad, shrimp tempura, yakisoba, sweet bean buns, rice cakes and beef and broccoli stir fry spread out in front of us. We both happily indulged ourselves with the delicious dinner in front of us. After we had finished off our dinner, Gaara rose up from his chair and walked over towards me and sat in the chair beside me. He found my hand and held onto it. "Sakura, will you still accompany me to the hot springs? That is where I really wanted to talk to you", Gaara says to me in a low voice.

"Of course Gaara. Are you wanting to go now?" I ask him. "Sure lets go! Everything we need is already there", he says as he stands up and picks me up bridal style. He does a few quick hand signs and we were gone in a swirl of sand. We appeared in the middle of the bath house. "Here we are. Go and get changed and I will see you out there", Gaara says as he sets me down. I go and get changed into my bathrobe and made my way out to the hot springs. The sight before me was more than words could describe. There was lit candles everywhere and the scent of vanilla drifted through the air. "Gaara, this is so beautiful!!" I exclaimed. Gaara walked towards me and grabbed both of my hands and held them softly. "This is nothing compared to you Sakura. Nothing compares to your beauty", he replies. "But Gaara, please tell me what it is you need to tell me", I say with a smile. "Yes of course", he replies.