May 06, 2008 10:28
Title: Clarity
Chapter: 2
Author: yumi-maki
Rating: K+
Genre: Romance/Drama
Summary: [AU Modern] Sakura has a brief encounter that leaves a lasting impression on her. WIP
Comments: I apologize for the length.
Clarity
Chapter 2
Gaara leaned back in his chair slightly, his eyes fixed on the photographs on top of the table in front of him. His lips were contorted into a small frown - the pictures were beautiful, stark and cold and distinct but he couldn't help but think that something was missing. They weren't perfect yet and if they were to be used in his upcoming exhibition, they would have to be.
He sighed quietly, a single thought running through his head - 'What's missing?'
Just then, the door of the cafe opened and a gust of frigid, wintry air entered the room. Gaara scowled and raised his head, intending to glare at whoever had just entered and allowed the cold air into the room but he was immediately distracted. His eyes widened slightly - by her.
Now Gaara wasn't distracted easily - but she managed to do so. He blamed her hair for doing it - pink - what an unnatural hair colour.
The vibrant colour captured his attention and he followed it as she crossed the room and stopped next to a table not far from his own. As she paused, he drew back and took in her entire frame - she was petite and delicate and fairly graceful. His eyes moved upward, honing in on her pleasant, heart-shaped face and vibrant, veridian eyes.
He frowned a little in confusion - this girl...he had seen her before, once or twice. He thought for a moment, trying to place her, silently wondering how he could have missed these stunning features before but nothing came to him. His frown deepened slightly as he returned his gaze to her and he inwardly chided himself for not being more observant.
He eyed her carefully as she sat down, across from a handsome, older man, paying particular attention to her movements - she was elegant and doll-like and he realized as he glanced from her to the photographs that he could really use her, that she was just what he needed to liven up these pictures.
He stirred his tea absently and gave her a final once-over, a minuscule smile appearing on his face. 'Yes,' he thought, 'she's perfect.'
A/N: So I read the summary - just the summary for this Gaara/Sakura fic by Incognito Temptation called Green on Green and this just sprouted in my head, thanks in no small part to some mood music by Keane. Thank you for all of the interest! I'm really pleased that you're interested and I hope that this chapter was to your liking.
On a side-note, the summary is subject to change.
gaara,
new chapter,
clarity,
au,
sakura,
naruto