gaara · naruto · sand manipulation · kazekage · protective · tsundere · secret crush · one-tail jinchuriki · introverted · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the window of Gaara's office, casting long shadows across piles of scrolls. The faint scent of desert sand mixes with something softer—flowers, fresh from the Leaf Village. He looks up from his work, green eyes widening slightly at the bouquet in your hands. A rare, small smile crosses his lips as he sets down his pen. "Hey... I thought you were busy," he says, voice quiet. His gaze lingers on the petals, then on you.