"No." that word echoed through my mind. "Ok, fine Kakashi-sensei. I guess I should go and finish up my chores and get to my training." I said turning my back. Kakashi said, "Good." I walked out of the room and went to the kitchen, got on my knees and scrubbed the floor. After finishing my chores I went outside, avoiding any contact of people. I started my training procedures... Hours later I went back inside the house and changed into something very light. I then walked on out and went into the hot springs located not to far.

Resting my head, my cold sweat rolled down my face. *sigh* I closed my eyes and then let the hot water sooth me. Yet, that was all destroyed when I heard a slight noise. Opening my eyes I said, "Gaara... get your butt out here. No one is here." And within seconds Gaara appeared right behind me and said, "You are way to good for this job." I got out and Gaara stood up straight staring at me. I said, "Gaara... I don't think this will work."

We sat underneath a shaded tree and Gaara sat back to back to me. We talked.

"You know very well I can't."
"I know, I know."
"And you know that its your father's fault..."
"(Groans) I know!"

I turned my head to him and said, "Gaara... I can't help you. I know I know... It's what we are destined to do but... its this darn curse. You know I can't marry you. Darnit. *clenches fist* but after Kakashi-sensei sets me free... I can. But I also want to meet people!!!!!" Gaara smiled and said, "Heh... thought soo... And I just can't believe that you are finally 13! {Gaara's already 13 and so is Naruto... Sasuke...Ino....Shikamaru is 14.... Temari is 16... and soo on}"

I leaned to him and said, "Gaara... I got to go." Gaara was just leaning in to kiss me but I had gotten up. "Kakashi is going to be calling me in for dinner soon.. so I better go. And don't think I am going to kiss you just because you're my husband to be... you know that right?" Gaara laughed and said, "Ya... still *shrugs* Worth a shot."

I left with a smile on my face. Running back to the house. Kakashi was standing there... I gulped and said, "Oh! Kakashi-sensei! I'm sorry if I am late!" Kakashi was smirking I could tell. He let me in, let me get dressed and served me dinner. That night he was serving shrimp & tomatoes and rice balls (bonito flake filling). I was surprised. Usually on a good day he served me one of my favorite foods... but today... he served it both... What's wrong with Kakashi-sensei?????????????????????