(Name)'s POV

Sleeping in the hotel room feels so nice . It has a weird intoxicating aura that comforts you - despite the fact that probably thousands of people have slept on the very same bed . You know , people who have died , and probably those on a honeymoon . 

Sunlight poured in from the slightly open curtains , and it fell directly upon my face . I swiftly turned my face to the other direction , which was considerably darker . " Eh ? What's this ?" I murmured as I fingered the soft hairy thing next to my face . 

" What are you doing (Name) ? " a familiar voice intruded my sweet half-slumber .

" Hi random person . Nice meeting you , probably not .. Why are you sleeping next to me ? " I voiced . " (Name) .. It's me , Gaara . You are half-sleeping again . Wake up ," . Instead of blinking my eyes open and start the day , I threw my arms to where I figured Gaara would lay at . 

" Hey .. Where are you ? " I grumbled as I forced my eyes open . My jaw hung loose at the sight of a shirtless Gaara . 

" What the ...!" I burst . Gaara eyed me sceptically . " I just wanted to take a shower ," he stated as if it was basic knowledge. A blush spread across my cheeks . ' Right , the guy just wanted to take a shower , why are you overreacting (Name) ? Shouldn't you be pleased to get a nice stare ? 'the evil within me chattered . 
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I simultaneously crashed onto the bed , my face deep scarlet . " No .. Curse you dirty thoughts ! " I burst again . " Get a grasp on sanity (Name) ! " Gaara echoed from the bathroom . A chuckle escaped my lips , and it soon turned into a soft laugh .
I felt a slight tickle in my throat , and I coughed slightly . But soon my lungs started to ache painfully , as if they were squeezed and blended repeatedly .
I slapped my hand over my mouth , trying to stop the cough. I ended up wrapping my hands around my neck , but the coughing didn't stop.

Pain seared through my body , and tears slowly formed . No .. It can't be happening .. I thought it had ended years ago .. 

" (Name) ? Are you alright ? " Gaara blurted as he entered the room . I gulped quickly and turned my pain stricken expression into a tired , bored one .

" Sure I am . You took quite a long time in the shower ," I smirked . Water dripped from Gaara's scarlet hair , dropping on his exposed chest . He was not overly build , rather on the skinny side . 
(A/N : Think of L Lawliet , minus the slouching ) But then again , Gaara was perfect in my eyes .
" You should go take a shower ," he instructed as he passed a fluffy white towel to me . I stretched my sore back and let out a yawn . 

I treaded towards the bathroom , my feet making constant tapping sounds - also known as footsteps.
My mind felt blank - I kept thinking about my bitter past . 

I shut the bathroom door behind me , breathing heavily . I swiftly proceeded to the vanity , taking a good look at myself . 
My skin was much paler than usual , and my lips were almost bluish .

Then it came again . The agonising pain . 
I coughed again , this time much more painful than before . My breath was hitched in my throat , and a humid , slightly salty liquid rose in my throat .

I spitted some of it into the sink , and I froze . Blood . Another cough racked my body , and my blood splattered the sink's white exterior . 

I dropped down on the floor , breaking down in tears . Past memories flooded my mind in a bitter motion.

 " Listen (Name) . You have to survive . What happens to me and your father doesn't matter for now . What matters is now we have enough money for your treatment costs . You need to live (Name) . I want you to enjoy life (Name) ," .
My mother slowly passed a wad of cash into my hands . In the distance , I could hear the loan sharks cussing around . 
" Nothing valuable is with him . Perhaps it's with his wife and daughter ," a strident voice spat . Tears were running my face as I heard a loud thud , and a man groaning in pain .
My mother took hold of my hands , forcing me to look into her eyes .
" Now (Name) , you need to escape . Go to Himari's house . Make sure you get treatment , (Name) ,". I nodded tearfully . " Will I be seeing you and Dad again ? " I questioned .
My mother shook her head . " It depends (Name) . Now go ," she whispered as she opened the windows , and urged me to escape .

I shakily slipped out of the window , eyeing the tempting end below . I stood on the ledges of a balcony as I slowly lowered myself to ground level . Cold night air blasted into my lungs . I started to sprint , my legs pounding against the cobblestone road .

I halted in front of a familiar hickory doored house , and knocked . " Hello ? Hello ?! " I burst . I was desperate - Himari's father was a cop and perhaps he could help my family . " Hello ? Kirihana-san ?" .

Minutes later , the door creaked open . A light haired , bearded man popped his head out . " Oh it's you (Surname)-san . Why are you here at this hour ? " he questioned . 
" There were a lot of bad people in the apartment . They beat up my father , asking for money . I think it's this money ," I spoke , producing a wad of cash from my jumper pocket . 

A frown dipped Kirihana-san's forehead . " This is serious . Those people are loan sharks , and they apparently want their money back from your parents . Get inside (Name) . Those people are probably looking for you ," he voiced sternly .

I sat silently on top of the bed in Suna Medical Centre . The Kirihana family had took care of my medical expenses , but the news that my parents were murdered by the loan sharks were all over television .

I pulled the thin , measly blanket over my feeble , frail body . I wanted to die - if I die , I don't have to endure this pain anymore , plus I would be with my parents .

" Otou-san .. Okaa-san .." I sobbed , burying my face into the pillow . " Why are you sad ? " a disembodied voice spoke . I swiftly turned around , and saw a red haired boy , staring wide eyed at myself .

Numerous wires were attached to his chest and wrists . " My parents have been killed .. And I'm all alone ," I blurted .

A sad look formed on the boy's face . " I'd like to go and comfort you , but I can't move much with all these wires attached ," he said dryly . I got off my bed and walked towards the boy's bed .
" Why are you here ? " I questioned . The boy shook his head . " I don't really know . All I remember is going to a park , where people started to taunt me . I left the place , and my sister comforted me . I forgot everything at that point ,".

I took the boy's hand , which was cold - not that mine was much warmer though . " At least you have a sister ..".

The boy nodded . " What is your name ? " I asked . 

" It's Gaa-". " Go to sleep kids ! " the nurse instructed , making me scramble into my bed , leaving 'Gaa'.

The nurse pulled all the curtains , placing a thin , yet distracting barrier between the child patients .

I no longer heard anything , minus the constant beeping sound of 'Gaa's heart monitor . I let out a sigh as I closed my eyes and forced myself to sleep - hopefully for forever .

When I woke up , the first thing I wanted to do was talking to 'Gaa' . I did not even get to know his full name .

" Eh ? " . The bed was empty , and all the machines were gone . I searched for a nurse , eager to ask about 'Gaa'.

" Ani-san ! Where is the boy in this bed ? " I asked . " Aah .. Sabaku-san .. He went back home earlier this morning ," the nurse explained . I nodded grimly . A bitter feeling grew in my chest .

" Also , (Surname)-san , you will be transferred to Konoha Medical Centre this afternoon ,".

I nodded again . I only met him for a short while ,  but I felt like he could understand what I feel .
And he had just been ripped away from me .

I wiped off the blood from my face , taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm myself .
I slipped off my clothes and entered the shower room .

After I was done with cleaning myself , I slipped on a lacy bathrobe . My clothes were all outside , and I needed to go and retrieve them .

My hair was damp and water dripped from the tips . It did not help at all - it was winter and I was literally freezing to death .

I walked out of the bathroom , a plastic smile plastered on .
" Hey Gaara ! " I burst as I wrapped my arms around his chest , inhaling his scent deeply . " (Name) .." Gaara let out a smile of relief . " You were coughing so badly in the bathroom earlier . I wondered if something was up ,".

I shook my head. " Nothing serious . It was just a tickle in my throat ,". Gaara placed his hands on my palms . " That's good to hear ," he spoke deeply . I slowly released my embrace and walked towards my sling bag , which I had tossed away last night .

I took out a simple jumper and a jacket , along with a pair of jeans and headed towards the bathroom .

As I slipped on the jacket , a thought passed through my mind .
The doctor in Konoha had told me , I will be cured for now .

If it happens again , the odds of my survival is close to none ...
I swiftly left the bathroom and walked towards Gaara . He stood by the balcony , a vacant expression on his face.

" Gaara ? " I called out . To tell the truth , I was exhausted to walk up to him , with every step I took I  felt like a spear was gouged in my chest.

" Yeah ? " he responded as he turned around . With the few bits of energy I had left , I headed towards Gaara . 

" Are you okay (Name) ? " he voiced , taking account of my wobbly steps .
I nodded , but within seconds , my legs broke down , making me tumble onto the floor. "(Name) !".

It was the last thing I heard before I fell into a state of unconsciousness . Despite that , I could still feel Gaara's hands on my cheek , and my back on his lap . 

But then again , he is the patient , and I am the nurse . Shouldn't I be the one taking care of him , and not the other way around ?

The only theory that I could come up with is that we are past the acquaintance stage , and definitely the friendzone .

If this disease would be the death of me , I don't think I'll miss anything , except the person that is holding me gently in his warm arms , and constantly kissing my forehead .