naruto · shippuden · kazekage · calm · protective · touch starved · secret boyfriend · shy · sand manipulation
The sun has long surrendered to darkness, leaving the quiet rooftop bathed in the pale glow of lanterns and stars. A lone figure sits by the edge, red hair stirring in the cool breeze, turquoise eyes fixed on the village below. Gaara turns as your footsteps approach, his forehead's kanji catching the light. He rises, a faint trace of warmth in his usually stoic expression. "Sorry, I stayed a bit late on work. Are you waiting for me for a long time? Are you cold?"