#★ ; ‹ change starts with you › gaara.

[isadollie]

★ matchup exchange with @sugutoad ! <3

♡ naruto uzumaki is your match!

★ your ideal first date sounds just like something naruto would ever dream of, honestly

★ being able to just spend some peaceful alone time with you, away from everyone, his head in your lap and also food?? perfection

★ he will definitely ask to repeat this kind of date over and over again

★ king of physical touch

★ i think it's his #1 love language, both for giving and receiving

★ 100% took you to out for ramen at least once

★ by "at least once" i mean at least once a week of course

★ we all know naruto is anything but quiet

★ however, as soon as he learns that you don't like loud noises, he will try to be a bit more considerate of that

★ imagine the looks on his friends' faces when naruto is suddenly silent?? like is he okay??

★ but in reality he's just happy, staring at you with lovey dovey expression

★ i also think he'd like to play with your hair a lot, especially since it's long

★ will ask you to teach him how to make different hairstyles

★ so that when you two are going on a date, he can do your hair!

★ will comfort you whenever you need it

★ gives you a hug, listens to you vent; whatever you need in that moment, he'll be happy to help

★ i also imagine he gives the best hugs:)

as soon as naruto returned to the village after a mission, he already set a brand new mission in his mind: he needed to find you.

you two were apart for way too long in his mind (it's been a few hours). but naruto was already missing you like crazy.

when he finally found you, walking around the village, he sneaked behind you and pulled you in a tight hug.

you immediately realized who's holding you. "welcome back" you said softly, and he gave you a small kiss on the top of your head. "i missed you sooo much." he mumbled, even though you saw each other just this morning.

soon enough, you found yourself eating ramen alongside your boyfriend, him telling you every single detail about his mission, and mentioning how amazing he did there. bonus points if you praised him too.

he didn't even notice when he started to feel sleepy. the next thing you know is his bowl being empty, his head resting on your lap as he let out a few snores.

he looked way too cute to wake him up now, so you just sat there, stroking his hair. it'll be worth it when he wakes up all flustered, realizing he fell asleep on you.

your second choice? gaara! i considered him a bit at first, but after reading further, i changed my mind and settled on naruto instead. especially after reading about your ideal partner! it could be gaara, but something just didn't feel right about this 🤔 also considered sasuke for a little second too!

a/n: thank you soo much for agreeing to do this exchange with me!! it was my first time doing a naruto matchup; it was fun! i hope you like it<3

[shinobilegend]

@naru-uzumaki​ asked: 🕹- What does your muse do to occupy themselves when bored?

i have many muses so i’m gonna pick the active ones for this:

sasuke:

reads books

practices with his rinnegan (to get used to his abilities more)

trains in general

lowkey hangs out with naruto + sakura

gaara:

tends to his garden

reads as well

talks with shukaku (but he eventually stops because shukaku gets annoying or bratty)

spends time with his siblings when they’re free

tries to socialize with the villagers of suna

deidara:

works on his art (clay works)

drawing (but he’d never do it around someone)

not even being edgy but literally blowing things up

messing with tobi / akatsuki members (he likes to annoy them)

itachi:

training

going out on small missions

attempting to spend time with sasuke (in alt verses)

spends time with shisui

reading

kakashi: 

we know that all this man does is read his erotic novels

naps when he gets a chance. he’s tired and stressed all the time

competitions with gai

visiting obito, rin + minato

madara:

me briefly: what DOES this man do besides plot world domination + yell at hashirama

i mean, he likes to garden sometimes. has a cute little azalea plant.

tries to spend time with the other uchiha but they’re lowkey (highkey) afraid of him

[shinobilegend]

he releases a sigh , dropping his arms & letting them rest at his sides . he closes his eyes briefly , then he finally moves , taking a step towards the leaf shinobi .

“ i suppose i understand . kankuro is the same way . ” he comments as he stops in front of lee . “ i simply worry . i do not wish for you to strain yourself & possibly worsen your injuries . ” he admits .

what a big heart he holds , brimming with care & affection for his comrades & dear friends . fitting for someone with the symbol for love inscribed on his forehead .

you’re not pain & destruction & hatred . not anymore .

“ if you would like , i would not mind accompanying you if you ever feel restless . i would rather much prefer you were under supervision instead of being alone . ” he offers , a small smile finally making its appearance .

shinobilegend​:

if there is one thing he has learned from being friends & having close relations to those in konoha , it’s how incredibly stubborn they all are . rock lee is no exception to this , as made clear recently .

many underestimate gaara in regards to being highly observant , simply think him to be none the wiser about the ongoings with other people . which is how lee thinks he’ll get away with sneaking around , but gaara knows . he knows the taijutsu user is just like the rest in konoha: stubborn & insistent . it’s admirable , but also taxing & detrimental , evidently .

so , the kazekage awaits in the empty training room , knowing this is the exact place lee will end up . he stands in the center of the room , arms folded over his chest , expression set into a soft frown . lee worries him . he admires his strength , his durability , his passion , but he also fears for his wellbeing . his recent injuries are enough to have gaara nervous .

the door swings open , pale teal eyes watching lee flip the switch & reveal the former jinchuriki .

“ i believe those questions should be asked to you . you’re supposed to be in bed , resting & healing , are you not ? ”

                     yes. he has indeed been caught. and rock lee is many, many things; a taijutsu expert, a fantastic sprinter, a fashion icon, and even an aspiring basket weaver. but one thing he is not is a liar. he immediately deflates a little bit as gaara calls out where he is supposed to be, which is where he isn’t. 

                   “well, that was the recommendation of my nurse - who has been rather lovely, might i say! you have a wonderful staff here!” he tries to divert the subject a little bit, but gaara’s steely gaze remains trained on him. he hasn’t moved much at all since lee hobbled in on his crutch. he sighs, and glances down at his feet, one which is wrapped up tight and sealed in a cast. gaara has opened up his village to him, told him he was welcomed and urged to recover here as long as it took. and lee has repaid him by sneaking around…he feels a little sheepish.

                    “i am just feeling very…stagnant. it has been over two days since i have been out of bed, and i do not like to remain stationary for so long. i just wanted to…stretch. i apologize if i have insulted your hospitality.” 

[shinobilegend]

out of the corner of his eye, he notices lee turn a bright red and go completely still before falling backwards.

“lee!” he calls out, eyes widening.

gaara forms a cloud of sand behind a now unconscious lee to catch him, a worried expression tugging at his face, lee’s well-being the only thing on his mind. he reaches out to gently pat his face, heart racing. if he knew such a reaction would come from a kiss, perhaps he shouldn’t have done it.

fighting the guilt sinking in, he reaches for the spray bottle and spritz the water onto lee’s face to wake him.

@urarenge

physical affection is rare from the kazekage . he doesn’t dislike it by any means , he just has no one to really indulge in it with . well , until recently .

lee & gaara have been spending quite some time together now , to the point where seeing lee would send the former jinchuriki’s heart aflutter . their time spent together would sometimes end in soft intimacy — a hug here , a handshake there , even a daring cheek - kiss once .

today , gaara is giving lee an extensive tour of his lush garden , a nice splash of green against the brown hues of the desert .

his hand accidentally brushes against lee’s & he blushes . as he comes to a stop in front of a row of succulents , he turns to look over at his dear friend . he bites his lip briefly , the air around them stiffening with his welling romantic emotions , then he leans over & gives a chaste , but sweet kiss to lee’s lips .

his own are surprisingly soft & delicate , having been constantly protected by his sand armor — along with the rest of his body .

he pulls away , cheeks as red as his hair . he turns to the succulents & lifts one of them , gently rubbing one of the leaves . “ this one is my favorite . ” he mentions , heart pounding in his chest . // @uglyanswer

[shinobilegend]

if there is one thing he has learned from being friends & having close relations to those in konoha , it’s how incredibly stubborn they all are . rock lee is no exception to this , as made clear recently .

many underestimate gaara in regards to being highly observant , simply think him to be none the wiser about the ongoings with other people . which is how lee thinks he’ll get away with sneaking around , but gaara knows . he knows the taijutsu user is just like the rest in konoha: stubborn & insistent . it’s admirable , but also taxing & detrimental , evidently .

so , the kazekage awaits in the empty training room , knowing this is the exact place lee will end up . he stands in the center of the room , arms folded over his chest , expression set into a soft frown . lee worries him . he admires his strength , his durability , his passion , but he also fears for his wellbeing . his recent injuries are enough to have gaara nervous .

the door swings open , pale teal eyes watching lee flip the switch & reveal the former jinchuriki .

“ i believe those questions should be asked to you . you’re supposed to be in bed , resting & healing , are you not ? ”

                     he has been in hospitals before. many times, in fact, he used to keep a list of activities to do while under bed rest to keep himself sharp during down times…though maybe not always the best at staying down for all the down time he’s supposed to have, he at least gives the suna medinin a full two days of his uncontested cooperation before he’s trying to sneak out of his bed on a casted leg to get in a few laps around the building. 

                    lee was only in suna for diplomatic reasons, to build strength with the allied shinobi forces and prove its vitality even after the great war. the mission was meant to be very simple, but turned out to be anything but. his crushed ribs, broken shin, multiple torn muscles, and shattered knee proved this point, though most of those came about his own doing; ripping open seven gates in a small time span would do that to the body. 

                    but he feels fine! honestly! the medinin are nice but he’s certain he knows his condition better than anyone. his one leg is still fit, and he needs to get in at least a few miles to keep the status quo…it’s late enough no one will notice him in the physical therapy room, certainly. 

                    the doors open, bandaged fingers flipping on the light switch only to see the kazekage himself standing at one of the lap bars, arms crossed and looking the same as ever. lee feels as if he’s just been caught with his hand in the cookie jar. 

                    “gaa-er, kazekage-sama!” he is never sure how to address him now. they are friends, right? but he’s also a public figure. lee raises his good arm behind his head, idly rubbing at the back of his neck, “what brings you here so late? you are not injured, are you?” // @shinobilegend​