Prologue

"I-I like you!" The words tumbled from her mouth before she had the time to stop them. Killua's bright blue eyes widened. He stared at her, conflicting emotions flashing across his face. Gaara yearned to snatch the words back but it was too late. They floated in the air, waiting to be accepted or rejected. "Wh-what?" Gaara blushed. "I like you Killua. What do you think of me?" He was silent as his eyes shifted to look at the ground. "I-"