Gaara was standing near the parking lot as I run/hobble toward him. "What happened?" he asks, running over to help me to my car. I unlock it and Gaara open the driver side door. I sit down, pushing the ice on my ankle and wincing. "I got a note during study hall. Some guy named Austin Toil asked me out in the note, and I gave it to my teacher. Austin ended up getting detention. I finished the Calculus worksheet, and went to go turn that in. Austin was going upstairs as I was going back down to class. He pushed me, and I twisted my ankle falling down the stairs. Thanks to Ino, I was able to get to the office and ice it. Austin got ISS."

Gaara frowns, kneeling down to hold the ice for me as I start my car. The engine starts up with a smooth purr. Kankuro comes over and leans on the hood. "Problems?" I look up at him. "Only with Austin Toil." Kankuro growls. I see a look of anger in his eyes. "No need to go get yourselves in trouble for beating someone up. He got ISS and detention." I pull out my phone to text Timika. I have to go to my job today, so I let her know before she got out of school to take the bus home. "Key is under doormat. Wash dishes and put your laundry in the wash. Will start it when I get home. Finish any homework you have. Love you and see you later tonight."

I hit send and tuck my phone away in my purse. Then I check the time. I have to leave soon. "I have to get to work. I'm sure my ankle will be fine with some rest tonight." Kankuro waves and walks toward his car. "Gaara, come on! Temari wants us home at a certain time. We have things to do." Gaara watches his brother continue to walk. Before standing to go, he gives me a friendly hug and tells me to be careful. Gaara gives me a small folded piece of paper. "Text me later. I need to ask you about something." With that, he takes off after Kankuro as I pull my feet in and close the door. I turn my stereo to CD, and LMFAO starts playing their famous song "Party Rock Anthem."

Ten minutes later I pull up into the parking lot of Basking Robin's. I only have a few minutes to spare before I'm late. Grabbing my hat, shirt and name tag, I dash in and ask a coworker to punch me in. In the bathroom I change my shirt and tie my hair up in a ponytail. My name tag and hat are in place as I walk behind the counter to start serving the customers. And its only 3:30 in the afternoon. I hand out cones, cakes, and sundaes to the hungry and hot customers as they walk in and order.

I get a break around 5 for lunch. I get myself the flavor of the month, single scoop in a cup. I look at my phone as I sit on the hood of my car. Timika had text me back about five minutes after I sent my last text to her. Sakura and Choji had text asking if I was okay after my ankle problem. They both confessed that Ino had told them. I sent back that I was fine and I would see them tomorrow. I head back in at 5:30, having only an hour left in my shift.

I pull into my drive around 6:50 with TV dinners waiting in a bag in the passenger seat. Timika walks into the living room as soon as I open the door. I give her the dinners and tell her to follow the directions. While she cooks, I look through our movies. "What sounds good tonight? Warm Bodies or Rio?" Timika pokes her head out of the kitchen. "Rio. I want to see the funny birds again!" I smile warmly and pull it out, placing it on the table for later. My phone buzzes in my pocket, so I pull it out. Just a game notification.

I pull Gaara's number out of my other pocket and punch it into my phone. After saving it, I call him and walk into my room. "Making a phone call!" I call out. Timika giggles. "To who? Your boyfriend?" I roll my eyes. "You wish!" The phone rings a few times before Gaara picks up, his voice rough like earlier today. "Hello?" I hesitate before speaking. "Hey Gaara, it's Kikima. From school? You said you wanted to talk about something." There was a pause. "Yeah, I did. I know it was only my first day, but I have a weird feeling when I'm near this certain girl." I was shocked. He had a crush already? "Do tell!" I say, excited. Gaara sighs on his end. "My heart aches whenever I'm near her, and I don't like seeing her hurt. Both boys that caused her pain, I want to hurt."

I start piecing things together as he talks. "And she's the only one who's truly accepted me for me. My only friend. What am I feeling?" I was speechless. Only his first day, and he's in love. With me! I died mentally. I open my mouth and stutter out, "Well, you're in love Gaara. And I think you need to tell this girl as soon as you see her tomorrow. Or tell her how you feel over the phone, if you have her number. If she feels the same way, ask her out." A small blush brushes my cheeks. "Don't hesitate. Most girls like a straightforward type of guy."

Gaara clears his throat. "You sure about that?" I laugh. "Of course silly. We're friends! I'm not gonna lie to you." I heard him chuckle on his end. "Alright. Kikima, I uh, really like you. I know we only met today, but I've never stood up for anyone like I did for you today at lunch. Kankuro told me I was being protective, and that it was a sign of being in love." He pauses to let me speak. I let it all sink in before responding. "I like you too Gaara." I heard a slight but faint gasp. "Y-you do?" I giggle. "Yes, I do like you. From the moment we met today."

At that moment, Timika calls from the kitchen loud enough to where Gaara heard her on the phone. "Kiki! Dinner is ready! Get off the phone with your boyfriend and come eat!" I groan. That girl gets on my nerves at times! Gaara was speechless. "I'm sorry, that was my little sister. She says things like that all the time. So, I'll see you tomorrow?" Gaara gave a small, fake cough. "Yeah. I have to ask you something tomorrow. Where are you in the mornings?"

"Eating breakfast with my friends in the cafeteria. K, I really have to go now. Bye!" "Later." We hang up and I go to the kitchen for my food and soda. Timika already has Rio in, and the previews are playing. We sit on the couch, enjoying the rest of the night.