#kankuro is done

[assortednarutoheadcanons]

Kankuro: Gaara, don't you have enough children now?

Gaara: What are you talking about? I only have-

Gaara:

Kankuro:

Gaara: How many nieces and nephews do you have now?

Kankuro: THAT'S WHAT I'D LIKE TO KNOW TOO!

[suncrat]

Genin!

[kankuroplease]

Just out of curiosity

your user says Knakuroplz but have you ever drawn him? And if so,

HOW DO YOU DRAW HIS FACE PAINT?

Yes I have and I’ve done almost all his face paints, but oddly he’s one of the least requested characters I get lol

[sillysnowden11]

The Final Chapter of A.N.B.U.

I believe in some ways no matter how much we have changed or how much time has passed I believe our souls will only feel at home next to one another.

-Aurora Raine

A thank you to @servenna for her patience, determination, and amazing organization skills! I’m proud of you and the hard work we put into this story. Collaborating with you had been a wild ride of 2 am ideas, coffee breaks, and many many distractions that led to amazing plot twists!

My soulmate in words and life you are a treasured and loved friend ❤️

And another special thank you to @dayeongi for drawing this magnificent and beautiful scene (created in secret, might I add) that definitely tugged on heart strings and tears alike.

You two are amazing people I am happy to call friends❤️

For Love and Redemption.

[hellcifrogs]

So naruto is largely based around japanese folklore and shinto traditions, the ninetales = the kitsune, Kaguya nuff said, etc

What would it look like based around Brazilian Culture? What spirit would posses Nart, how would the society structure be different, what real world religious bufs and spiritual superstiobs would impact the world building etc?

OKAY SO! This is one of my personal obsessions, one time I made a post of what folklore creatures I would switch or compare with each bijuu. But this goes a little deeper....

Here's what I can do :) once I'm done with these ship fusion designs, I'll (try to) name them, and organize them in a "Brazilian version" of Naruto.

Though I don't know how long this could take, it is basically mixing up 3 little passions of mine so it sounds fun.

[coockie8]

Drawing 12 Naruto boys in Lingerie for stickers :)

[aaslwooo]

Favorite outfit

Favorite hairstyle

Favorite weapon

[lecliss]

There are absolutely so many problems with Kishi's writing of Sakura, but like. How can anyone watch AT LEAST the chunin exam arc and the kazekage rescue arc and STILL unironically call her useless?????

[gaym3bo1]

working on my thesis: 1 hour

designing retro naruto shirts: 3 hours

hotel: trivago

[josecariohca]

least favorite naruto character for any reason whatsoever :)

fghjkjhuygth this is evil!!!!

so i dont have a number one least favorite character, but i do have 2 that i absolutely despise in equal measure for different reasons, then another 2 who irritate me so deeply that i tune out whenever theyre on screen

EASILY my top 2 most hated are jiraiya and kankuro. jiraiya is a pretty widely disliked character, so i dont think i have to explain why i hate him so much. its just his......everything. i know hating kankuro is kind of controversial and while i do appreciate his little cat ears and fun makeup, i think he is boring and annoying, and that is a crime that cannot be forgiven.

my 2 honorable mentions are shikamaru and konohamaru, who would be equal to my top 2 least favorites if not for the fact that, while they are incredibly annoying, they dont bring out the same level of disdain in me that jiraiya and kankuro do.

[navajja]

If you where wondering about my fat Sokka (and Katara) thoughts, i most say they are fat for me all the time, like there don't get fat as they grow up, they are always fat, just different.

[yakny]

it may seem he's missing puppet strings but trust me. they’re there.

[ID: A fully shaded grayscale sketch of Sasori, who is from the manga and anime, Naruto. He wears a black traditional Chinese tunic, his hands are crossed and raised in front of him, his fingers forming very loose fists. He is annoyedly looking at the viewer. /End ID]

[obitos-whore]

https://www.tumblr.com/obitos-whore/748760592303718400/how-the-naruto-men-react-to-their-crush-kissing?source=share

This is awesome, can we have more? Not only more, but I mean *much more*

Hey there nonnie. I assume with *much more* you mean some spicy stuff, right? If not, just send another request and I'll see what I can do.

Anyway, enjoy some Naruto men going down on you.

(Kakashi, Obito, Itachi, Shisui, Gaara, Kankuro, Madara, Sasuke)

18+, Minors do NOT interact

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Kakashi

When it comes to going down on you, Kakashi is a downright menace and will do absolutely everything in his power to make sure you'll think of him for days to come

To ensure he has the element of surprise on his side and you don't see what's coming your way, Kakashi will blindfold you and tie your wrists to the headrest of your bed. He can't risk you peeking after all. Besides, there's something so incredibly hot and beautiful about seeing you so helpless and having you at his mercy

Will absolutely take advantage of your vulnerability and take his sweet time bringing you close to the edge, only to deny you the sweet release that's boiling inside just as you are about to burst

Chuckles at the myriad of curses you throw at him for being a dickhead and not letting you fucking cum

But when he does, boy oh boy, does make 'up' for his cruel teasing and make you cum several times in a row, each orgasm more intense than the previous one, ending with you as an overly sensitive mess unable to form a coherent thought, and a very happy and satisfied Kakashi

Obito

Obito is downright addicted to the taste of you. If he could, he'd spend hours between your legs and pleasure you. And sometimes he even does.

He's very vocal during it, showering you in praises and letting out satisfied moans as he pleases you with his mouth

Depending on his mood, he'll either be incredibly sweet and tender, or downright cruel and edge you for hours on end. He'd make you beg and squirm desperately, even going as far as to restrain you with some nice ropes and let his possessive side come through and mark you everywhere, before he even considers giving you what you've been begging for since the beginning

Tends to get carried away rather quickly and becomes quite sloppy during it with saliva coating his chin after being away on a mission for quite some time. Must be the withdrawal symptoms

Would definitely not mind waking you up with his mouth on you every morning

Itachi

Itachi likes to take his time with you and slowly get you worked up by kissing along the insides of your thighs and making his way up to your center inch by inch

Once he gets to it, his ministrations are gentle and sensual, flattening his tongue to give you slow strokes and suckling on the very sensitive parts of your sex

If you squirm too much, he will hold you in place and 'punish' you by going even slower, enjoying the sight of your eyes rolling to the back of your head and your hands gripping the sheets or his hair as you let out squeals and moans of pure ecstasy

Praise. Praise. Praise. This man has studied the book of praises and will stop at absolutely nothing to make you feel like royalty, both physical and verbal, while looking up at you with the most pussy dripping and dick hardening gaze that's humanly possible

Once Itachi is done with you, your legs will be shaking for hours. And the mere thought of having him between your legs again will be enough to make you all hot and bothered

Shisui

Just like Obito, Shisui is completely and utterly addicted to you. He just can't keep his hands off of you, much less his mouth

Aside from your incredible taste and the delightful sounds that escape your pretty lips, it's also a way for him to relieve his pent up stress. Being a shinobi of his calibre does come with a huge amount of it after all

Shisui, being the playful little tease he is, will have you beg for him to finally let you cum, while the tip of his tongue playfully dances around your most sensitive spots. Always bringing you so close to the edge before withdrawing just in time to deny you that sweet release and leave you whining in frustration and need

He's also rather shameless and would love for everyone to hear you scream his name, so that they know who's making you see stars at the training grounds during the day. It's like a badge of honour for him

Sometimes he gets so into it, that he subconsciously activates his sharingan and stares at you with a look of pure hunger. Like a predator ready to strike its prey

Gaara

Gaara is the definition of attentive and gentle. He loves hearing you moan his name as he uses his mouth and hands to bring you to heaven.

He's completely devoting himself to your pleasure and will always hold one of your hands, because he's a sweetheart and just craves the physical touch on top of the shared sexual intimacy

Will shower you with compliments and gently coo your name as he watches your face contort in pleasure and feel your body squirm underneath him

Gaara could never deny you anything, you're like his personal deity. However, he's more than willing to comply with your wishes and play a bit more dirty if that's what you're into

To Gaara, giving oral isn't just a way to pleasure one's needs and desires. To him, it's a way to show his deep love and devotion for his partner. It's like an art that demands the finest of skills. And your responses and reactions are the highest of praises one can receive

Kankuro

Kankuro is not only a cocky and smug bastard with a witty tongue and a master of puppeteering. He also knows how to use that mouth and fingers expertly in the bedroom and make you scream his name for the entire village to hear

Knowing that he can make you feel so good only boosts his already big ego and will make him even more eager to have his way with you

He will use his chakra strings to keep your hands tied and your legs nicely spread and open for him to feast upon you to his heart's content. And may Jashin have mercy on you when he's been deprived of it for too long

Of course, given that he can be quite the prick, he won't give you what you want so easily and make you beg for it, relishing in the frustration and neediness that resonates in your tone

"You good, sugar?" He would ask you with feigned innocence between harsh sucks and light bites, plastering your inner thighs with his marks while you are teetering on the edge of heaven and hell

Madara

Madara isn't a man who takes orders from anyone. Not even his little darling. However, if you ask him very, very nicely, he might relent and give you what you desire. But it comes with a price of course

Once he starts giving you what you asked for, there's no turning back. His mouth and hands are constantly on you, possessively touching every inch of skin while enjoying the way your vocal cords sing his name, your squirming body firmly pinned to whatever surface you're on

Madara takes great pleasure in taunting you when you ask for a break because you've come three times already and are overstimulated beyond comprehension

"What's wrong, darling? Tired already? Here, let me help you."

On top of stimulating you until your knees are practically jello, he'll also fuck you senseless afterwards. To remind you that you either play by his rules or not at all

Sasuke

Sasuke is incredibly mean about you wanting him down there, teasing and taunting you about being so needy and will only give in so you stop whining like a 'bitch in heat'. He acts like he's annoyed, but in reality he's totally down for it

He's more on the rougher side of things and will make you whimper and writhe in total ecstasy and desperation as he selfishly takes what you so generously offer

During it, he'll possessively cover your body in bite marks and hickeys and tell you how pathetic you are and how he is the only one who can and will pleasure you

And since he's so nice, he'll go all out on you until he says he's done you're completely satisfied

Of course his 'services' don't come for free and so he will demand some sort of repayment. Whether it's him fucking you, or you giving him a blow job doesn't really matter to him in that moment

[kankuroplease]

Kankuro, or Kisame in a christmas hat.....

(its so lame but just wanna one of them in those mmkay HAHAHAHAH)

I LOVE YOUR WORKS ESPECIALLY UR OC'S!! HAPPY HOLIDAY MWA MWA

Santa Kanks 🖤

[mushies-stories]

Naruto boys

The first time cockwarming them

Naruto, Shikamaru, Gaara, Kankuro X GNReader

Warnings: SMUT 18+! cock waming, pet names, no use of Y/N

The first time Cock warming them

SMUT BELOW THE CUT

Naruto Uzumaki: sweet and loving S/O

Naruto wouldn't have thought of the idea himself but you, after a night out with some friends and while gossiping, you were introduced to a new idea. So a few nights later while naruto was late coming home you went to seek him out, not wanting to fall asleep without him.

You walked into his office late at night, the room lit only by the desk lamp. He was hunched over his paperwork, eyes tired but face smoothing when he sees it's you. He gives you an apologetic look as you approach his chair. “Sorry sweety, late night. I promise I'll be home soon.” he said.

You shook your head and smiled sweetly, you slid your pants and underwear down and kicked them aside. You brought a leg to slide across his lap so you could straddle him. “No need, ill by just a second.” you as you undid his pants and slid your hand into his boxers and slowly started to pump his cock tell you felt it begin to harden.

His body tensed as he watched you. “Baby, wait a minute I gotta finish these papers.” he said. 

You leaned down and kissed his jaw. “I know.” you said, finally pulling him out so his cock could stand erect. You adjust to you hovering over him with the tip pressed against your entrance and slowly sank down. 

You both let out  gaspy moans as he filled your tight hole. When his cock was fully nestled in you he let out a shaky breath. “So tight, how am I supposed to focus?” he chuckled, feeling your walls flutter around him. 

You yawned and leaned into his chest. Closing your eyes you snuggle into him. “I'll relax in a moment.” you said with content sigh. “Take your time.” you whispered, already dozing off into his warm heat surrounding you. 

He smiled down at you as you were breathing steadily and you finally relaxed around him. In all honesty it took him longer to get his work done, having to take a few breaks to just feel you pulse around him. You got a nice nap in until he was finally done, and finally ready to fuck you properly.

Shikamaru Nara: bratty and needy S/O

He was trying to nap, laying on back with one arm behind his head and the other resting on his stomach when you creeped into the room. You hadn't gotten to spend much time together lately and you were starting to feel lonely. He heard you approaching and opened one eye to look up at you as you stood above him. “Shikamaru, you've been busy all week.” you said with a pout. 

He hummed and closed his eyes again. “Just a little nap.” He said.

You huffed and went to straddle his lap, he didn't even react. You leaned over his body, pressing yourself against him and littering gentle kisses to his neck and jawline. He sighs and opens his eyes, narrowing them down at you. “Cant even wait thirty minutes?” he said with a yawn. 

You shook your head and sucked the skin below his ear while grinding down against his now semi-hard cock. “I’ve been waiting, I cant anymore Shika.” you whined. 

He let out a soft sigh and rolled his eyes. “Aright alright, take your pants off brat.” he said.

You complied and stood to take your pants and underwear off while Shikamaru shimmed his pants down enough to let his cock spring free. You smiled and went back to stadling him, looking down at him with a happy smile. He chuckled and nodded his head once. “Go on.” He said.

You wasted no time in lining up with your entrance and sliding the tip in with a content sigh. Your eyes closed as you slowly sank down on him. Before you could bring yourself back up him his hands were on your hips, slamming you down so his cock was filling you completely. “Shika!” you whined at the sudden harsh movement. 

He just smirked and brought a hand up to the back of your neck and pulled you down to lay your head on his chest. “Nap first, then ill fuck you how you want.” he stated, holding you firm and close. Both hands came to wrap around your back as you sank into him with a drafted grumble. 

He might be a brat himself, but he kept his word and when he woke to find you fast sleep on his chest he couldn't help but hold you sweety against him as his cock slowly started to fuck you awake. 

Gaara: sweet and loving S/O

It was early, much earlier than anyone else would be awake and gaara was sitting in his office, head leaned back and eyes closed. He looked tired and really you couldn't tell if he ever even came to bed since he had a tendency to sneak in late, normally after you fell asleep.

He didn’t notice you standing in the doorway until he heard the click of it shutting and saw you walking over to him with a small smile and tired eyes. “Been here all night?” you ask, coming to stand next to his chair and immediately he pulls you between his legs and hugs your waist so his face is hidden in the fabric of your shirt. 

He nods. “There was just so much paperwork and planning.” he mumbles against you. 

Your hands rake through his hair. “Maybe… I can help you alleviate some stress while you finish up?” you offered, voice hushed and a little uncertain. Gaara was still tricky when it came to intimacy and you didn't want to push him. So you thought you'd at least offer. He looked up at you, waiting to hear what you had to offer. “Sit back for a moment, okay?” you said and he complied, leaning back so you had room to undress your lower half. 

“Darling…” it almost sounded like a warning but even he didn't seem sure of it. You continued and moved to grab the waistband of his pants. You looked up at him with reassuring eyes and he shifted so you could guide his cock free. A small huff ame from him when you sat back in his lap and pushed the tip to your tight hole. “I have work my love.” he stated, holding your hips still above his already hard cock.

You smiled sweetly and kissed his cheek. “I know, let me help?” you said, trying your best at puppy eyes. He chuckled softly and allowed you to sink down on him. He closed his eyes briefly as he felt his cock sink into your tight hole but held his sounds in while you let out breath gasps when you felt he was fully in. Once you were comfortable in his lap you brought your arms up to wrap around his shoulders and leaned into him. “I'll be right here waiting for you to be done.” you said, kissing the side of his neck. 

You waited so patiently for him to finish his work and when he was finally done he made sure to thank you. 

Kankuro: sweet and needy S/O

He was working on a puppet late at night, repairing it in time for a mission coming up. You had woken in the middle of the night feeling particularly needy only to find your bed empty and your heart feeling similar. your fingers grasped for Kankuro but found nothing. You knew where he probably was and rushed down the stairs to his workshop. All you wore was his shirt and a pair of underwear as you bare feet hit the cold ground.

His head snapped up when he heard the door creek open. You stood peering your head to see where he was. you looked so sweet and tired and his heart leaped when you finally followed the dim light to his work space in the corner of the room and your eyes finally found him. “It's late.” He said. 

You smiled sheepishly and stepped into the room and closed the door behind you. You padded over to stand opposite him on the other side of his work table where puppet pisces and bits were all strung about. “I know, I just… I wanted to see you.” you practically whispered. 

The faint blush creeping on your cheeks told him you wanted something more than just to see him. He smiled sweetly and set the part he was working on down. “That so sweetheart? You just wanted to see me in the middle of the night?” 

You looked away for a moment before looking back to Kankuro. You knew that wasn't the only reason but you didn't want to bother him while he was working. “Mhhmm” you hummed. 

He nodded with a small smirk. “Would you like to help me while I work baby?” he asked.

Your eyes gleamed at his words. “Can i?” 

He smiled and leaned back. Your eyes followed his movement as he slid a hand down the front of his pants and started to pump his cock as he looked at you with soft eyes. “Take those off and come here?” he asked, motioning to your pants with his free hand.

He freed his cock as he watched you discard your pants and underwear and came around to stand between his legs. He guided your hips with both hands to straddle his thighs while his cock pushed into your little hole. You whimpered softly into his neck while you clung to his chest. “sshh, relax for me.” he soothed, finally bottoming out in you. “Now, you keep me nice and warm while I work okay?” he said, picking his part and tools back up. 

You let out a soft sigh and nuzzle yourself into him, perfectly content and stuffed.

[dira333]

Of forgotten Anniversaries and unexpected Gifts - Gaara x Reader

You wake up to an empty bed, the place next to you cold. 

For a minute, you stay where you are, one hand resting under the other pillow.

But you have to get up, even if you don’t want to. 

The blue sky is taunting you, promising a stifling heat. You dress for it, anticipating the worst.

The kitchen is empty, only the dirty dishes in the sink indicate that you’re not living alone.

With a grimace, you scrub the plates down. It’s always the job of the last one to get up and Kankuro has made it a habit to get up extra early to get out of the chore.

At least he made sure to leave enough Porridge for you to also have breakfast.

You meet him where you expected him to be, hunched over yet another puppet in his workshop.

Two knocks on the doorframe to alert him.

“What?” He asks without looking up.

“Have you seen your brother?”

“Why are you asking me? He’s your husband.”

“He didn’t leave a note, I just thought-”

Kankuro looks up now. You’re pretty sure he’s measuring you, reading you in a way you don’t want to be read.

“He’s the Kazekage. I’d look for him in the tower.”

“Thanks,” you mumble awkwardly before turning away to leave.

“Be nice to him,” your brother-in-law yells after you. As if you’d ever been anything else.

-

“Lord Kazekage is in a meeting,” a young Chunin declares with an air of arrogance. 

“For how long?”

“I don’t have the permission to tell you that.”

Someone calls your name just as your grip on your bags tighten. You can’t sock a Chunin in the face but that doesn’t mean you don’t want to.

Matsuri walks down the long hallways, smiling.

“What brings you here?”

“I wanted to see my husband,” you point out.

“Oh, Gaara-sama? He’s in a meeting until nine but then he should have a fifteen-minute break before the next meeting.”

The Chunin pales at your conversation.

“You’re…?”

“Yes,” you tell him pointedly.

“You are not dressed in-”

“I am dressed in standard uniform because I have work to get to. Do you think I just sit at home and stare out the window?”

Matsuri’s hand on your shoulder tells you that you’ve been a bit too harsh on the poor guy. 

“You’re excused,” you tell him and he slinks away as quickly as he can.

“Everything okay?” Matsuri asks as soon as the guy is out of sight.

“Just peachy,” you breathe out through your nose.

“I… I’d better get going then. When’s Gaara’s Lunch break?”

“He usually doesn’t take one. Rice cakes are served during meetings so if he gets hungry, he eats those but he usually just eats in the mornings and evenings.”

You purse your lips, thinking.

“When does he get out?”

“He should be done at six, but sometimes meetings run later. Do you want me to notify you?”

“I don’t know.” You fight with the uniform that suddenly feels too tight.

“I’ll... I’ll get going.”

“What are your plans for today?”

“I was going to visit the outposts. I was planning on doing that since I got here but everything else kept me busy.”

“I’ll accompany you.”

“You don’t have to.”

“I will,” she smiles. “Come on, let’s get going. It’s going to get even hotter and we want to use the shadows as long as we have them.”

-

“Today is your anniversary,” Matsuri comments on your first break.

“Yes.”

“Is it weird?” 

You know exactly what she means and her direct approach is exactly what you need. It’s not without reason that Matsuri has quickly become the person closest to you in this village.

“Yes, it’s weird.” You purse your lips. “We’ve been married for a year but living together… it’s been barely three months now. Everyone has a set routine, too. Don’t disturb Kankuro while he’s cooking, or working on his puppets, or painting his face. Don’t eat anything without asking first, because it could be poisonous. Don’t touch Gaara without warning him first.”

“I know it’s hard to believe sometimes, but Gaara really does care for you.”

“I know,” you nod with a heavy heart. “I know. It’s just… I don’t think he knows what being married means sometimes.”

“I think he doesn’t know he’s allowed to exist as a human being too. He never complains when he gets scheduled for meetings back to back. I’m pretty sure he’d love to have a Lunch break.” Matsuri huffs. “But his secretary is a bitch.”

You gasp. She laughs.

“She really is. She’s some old hag that worked for his dad. Oh, please, can you tell her off? If you tell her to give him a lunch break and an early evening, she will have to listen. You’re the Lady Kazekage now.”

You purse your lips. It does sound appealing.

“How about…” You hesitate for a second. “How about we plan a celebration? For my anniversary? I could surprise Gaara with it. A weekend just for the two of us.”

“Oh, I’m sure that would be lovely. You could take him to the bathhouse. It’s a rare treat for anyone and I’m not sure he’s ever been there.”

“A bathhouse?” The idea does sound appealing, you have to admit.

-

You return to Suna in the late afternoon, the sun still baking the village, even though the shadows are now growing longer and longer.

The guards greet you with welcoming smiles.

Not everyone in Suna likes you, but you can feel them slowly warming up to you.

Your family’s roots are just as strongly tied to Suna as those of the Kazekage Family. But when it became clear that they’d never rule the village, your grandfather relocated the whole Clan to a smaller village at the border of the Land of the Wind, easily taking over the reigns there.

Marrying Gaara has been just as much a political decision as it has been a romantic one.

After all, it’s hard not to fall in love with Gaara, with the calm confidence he exudes and the gentleness he treats you with - well, when he’s not drowning in work

You stop at the market on your way home, buying groceries, snacks and, following an instinct, a Cacti you haven’t seen yet in your husband’s collection.

But Gaara’s not home yet. 

-

Ashikaga-san furrows her brows at you when you enter.

You changed into more formal clothing for this visit, the gold and diamonds glittering on your hands and neck. The jewelry isn’t technically necessary for your outfit, but you’ve noticed how often it humbles the people trying to pick a fight with you.

“I want to see my husband,” you tell her.

“He’s in a meeting.”

“And when was that meeting supposed to end?”

“It’s going to end when it’s going to end.” She sneers.

You smile but it’s more like baring your teeth at her.

“When was the last time he had a break?”

“He used the restroom an hour ago.”

“Do I have to repeat my question?”

She huffs. “It’s a normal workday for a Kazekage, I don’t see why you should have a problem with that.”

“How old did the last Kazekage get?” You ask, your tone sweet.

She immediately bristles. “That has nothing to do-”

“I disagree. Overworking the person you should be assisting isn’t going to give you brownie points.”

“Well I can’t end the meeting now, can I?” She hisses back.

“No,” you agree. “You can’t do that. But you do have influence. Let’s start with clearing his weekend first, shall we? I’m going to pick him up around noon, so make sure there are no appointments after that.”

“But-”

You glare at her until her mouth closes again and she nods.

“I know he’s busy, so how about we plan fifteen-minute breaks every two hours and half an hour for Lunch?”

Her mouth is pulled into a straight line as she goes through his calendar under your watchful eyes.

You know very well that Gaara’s an early riser. Not to mention that the early hours of the morning are the ones most enjoyable in the desert. It wouldn’t make sense to force him to push those early appointments further back only to be able to curl into him in the morning. But now you might have the weekends to do that, at least. 

“And now,” you pull a little note out of your bag, “you’ll go into that meeting and hand him this note.”

Ashikaga-san doesn’t look the least bit happy to be ordered around this much, but she does as she is told.

Only fifteen minutes later different officials file out of the Kazekage’s office, leaving only Gaara behind, his hair mussed and his face pale with exhaustion.

“Hey,” you knock lightly against the doorframe. “Can I come in?”

“Yes,” he nods, rubbing a hand over his eyes. “Come in. Close the door.”

You round his table and take a seat on the armrest of his chair, leaning into him.

“Hey,” you whisper, only now feeling just how much you’ve been yearning to be close to him.

“Hey.”

“Can I touch you?”

“Yes,” he nods, catching you as you slide onto his lap, your arms circling his shoulders.

You sit like that for a while, basking in each other's presence.

“I missed you,” you tell him quietly, face hidden against his neck. “The bed is cold without you.”

“I’m sorry.”

“I know you are,” you hum. “But…”

“But?”

“I am like a plant too,” you pull back to look into his eyes, pale green and beautiful. “I’ll starve if you don’t give me your attention.”

“I’m sorry.” Gaara presses a kiss against your temple, the tip of your nose, your lips. “I’m trying to be better.”

“Do you know what today is?”

“Wednesday?”

You smile ruefully. “It’s our anniversary.”

“Oh.” His brows crinkle. “Has it really been a year already?”

“It has. Though I think we could celebrate our marriage twice. On the day we married and on the day I moved in.”

“Celebrate it.” He repeats these words as if he’s tasting them for the first time. “How?”

“Well,” you get comfortable with a smile. “For one, the husband has to stay home and spend time with his spouse.”

“Oh?”

“Yes. Like staying in bed longer or taking a bath together. Breakfast in bed is also highly encouraged.”

Gaara’s lips stretch into a shy smile.

“You do like staying in bed longer,” he points out and you nudge his shoulder with your head. “It’s great,” you tell him with a smile. “You should try it sometime.”

“What else?” He asks. 

“Well, kisses. Lots of them. I think at least a hundred.”

“A hundred?” You can hear the laughter trying to spill but he’s keeping it at bay. “Only a hundred?”

“Mhm, it can be more though. As if there could ever be enough kisses, you know?”

“I know.” His right hand has found your hip, his thumb drawing circles into the fabric and the skin underneath. “Go on.”

“Gifts, too. Not that I need much, but flowers are usually nice. Or jewelry.” You look down at the diamonds adorning your hands, set into intricate golden chains that are wound around your wrists and fingers, up your arms and around your neck.

“That reminds me,” you pull a little sachet out of your bag. “I got you a gift. Well, I got you a few gifts, but this is your first.”

His shy smile is back, quivering at the edges.

Gaara opens the sachet slowly, pulling out a single golden ring.

“And here I thought I’d get some chains,” he teases.

“Maybe later,” you hum, taking his hand and slipping the ring on. “When I’ve properly measured your shoulders. But this ring will remind you that you’re married.”

He lifts his hand, looking at the evening sun reflecting off the gold. 

“Thank you.”

“Now,” you lean back to press a single kiss to the corner of his mouth. “Are you ready for tonights celebration? I set up a table in your garden. Just the two of us, your Cacti and a nice bottle of wine. I won’t keep you too long, I know you need to get up early tomorrow.”

Gaara hesitates.

“What is it?”

“I want to give you more,” he admits, the grip he has on you tightening. “I don’t want you to starve.”

“How about… How about we leave now and talk about the details over Dinner? I do have something planned for this weekend.”

He agrees quietly, his hand never letting go of yours.

-

Monday

You wake up to an empty bed, the place next to you cold. 

For a minute, you stay where you are, one hand resting under the other pillow.

When you pull it toward you, you find a single sand rose sitting in it. 

Carefully you place it in the vase on your nightstand. So far you’ve collected five of them, one for each day since your anniversary.

The blue sky promises a hot day, but you don’t mind it much. You’ve been able to cool down over the weekend at the bathhouse, already planning your next visit. 

The kitchen is empty and you hum a tune as you do the dishes, prepare Lunch for you and Gaara, and because you feel generous today, one for Kankuro as well.

Two knocks at the doorframe of his workshop.

“I made Lunch for you.”

“Oh,” his head snaps up. “Thank you. Is it poisoned?”

“Not this time,” you tell him with a smile. “But I hope you like pickled Onions.”

Kankuro grimaces. “Not particularly.”

“Too bad. The one making Lunch picks the dish.”

“Like I’m going to start making Lunch for you.”

“Too bad, you better get used to pickled Onions then.”

-

You visit the hospital today, promising to come back in the afternoon to help out after Lunch. 

Ashikaga-san doesn’t look happy to see you, eyeing the Bento Boxes in your hold with thinly veiled disdain. But you don’t care about her.

Gaara’s smile at your sight is more important to you.

“How was your morning?” You ask, settling on his lap instead of one of the chairs. You raise the chopsticks to feed him pickled Onion.

“Too early,” he reminisces. “I would have liked to stay in bed.”

“I wouldn’t have complained,” you take a bit for yourselves. “Yeez, these are strong.”

“Yes,” he smiles. “I like them like that.”

“I was thinking about working part-time at the hospital.” You tell him more about your visit, opening your mouth in between sentences when he feeds you as well.

“I agree with your decision,” he nods his head to emphasize. “Though I might have a few other missions in between for you. We got some interesting news today, but I haven’t had the chance to check it out yet.”

“Tell me about it when you did,” you lean for a last kiss, knowing full well that Ashikaga-san is waiting on the other side of the door, anxiously checking the clock. 

-

Matsuri reaches you shortly before you’re meant to leave for the night.

“Hey,” everything about her, from the way she holds herself to the way her brows are furrowed, is telling you something is up.

“Yes?”

“Gaara-sama asks to meet you at home? Right now, if possible.”

“What has he gotten up to now?” You ask, but she doesn’t answer, just hands you a note.

Gaara’s handwriting is a familiar sight. 

“I’ve gotten you a belated gift. I hope you’ll like him.”

You sigh. “He better not have gotten a dog.”

-

You spot Gaara first, and the streak of red on his cheek.

“You got hurt?!” You reach for it and he lets you, no sand coming in between.

The gash heals quickly under your hands.

“What is going on?” You ask, breathless and confused.

“The interesting news I mentioned… it’s a boy, a sand user as well. He’s… He’s not used to kindness.”

You can read more hiding in the depths of his eyes. 

“You’ve taken him in?”

Gaara lifts your hand, the one you gave him in marriage. Even without the gold chains covering it, you know what it means when he kisses the knuckles on your hand.

“Please?” He asks and you nod. 

It’s Gaara after all. He never asks for anything. 

He leads you down the hallway to the guestroom, your hand in his.

“This,” he explains as he opens the door slowly, “is Shinki. Shinki, this is my wife. She will be your mother.”

-

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