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Gaara version - smoke session Destiny and Gaara begin meeting privately whenever he visits the Leaf Village. His messages are short and secretive—sometimes consisting only of a single word. Gaara: Roof. Destiny finds him waiting on her rooftop with a blanket and snacks. “You could say hello,” she tells him. “You understood what I meant.” “That isn’t the point.” Gaara offers her the joint. “I brought your favorite food.” “Apology accepted.” Their sessions allow Gaara to speak about the loneliness and pressure of being Kazekage. Destiny listens without expecting him to remain strong. Their friendship becomes romantic when Gaara admits she is the only person who makes him feel completely at peace. “I spent most of my life believing peace was a place,” he tells her. “And now?” His fingers intertwine with hers. “Now I believe it may be a person.” Gaara kisses her, beginning a secret relationship that he disguises as diplomatic visits. Temari quickly notices how often Gaara travels to the Leaf and follows him one night. She finds Destiny sitting between his legs beside the lake. “So this is your diplomatic business,” Temari says. Gaara immediately stiffens. His sand hides both joints. Temari points toward the sand. “Was that weed?” “No.” Destiny starts laughing. Kankuro and Naruto emerge behind Temari. Kankuro stares at Gaara. “You smoke?” Naruto points at Destiny. “You’re dating?” Gaara tightens his arms around Destiny. “They will never stop discussing this,” he whispers. Destiny places her hand over his. “Probably not.” Temari softens when she notices how content her brother looks. “You’ve been happier lately,” she says. Gaara looks at Destiny. “I am.” Once their secrets are exposed, Gaara stops inventing diplomatic excuses. He continues visiting Destiny, but everyone knows exactly why. One night, they return to the lake where she first caught him. “Do you regret following me?” Gaara asks. “Not for a second.”