this was -in a word- perfect.

Very well done.

Not the type of story to entice excitement or thrill, to involved or entice, but filled with the soft contemplation of moments too deep and too filled with realization to be truly appreciated under anything but a soft, almost detached wonderment.

Your style works well for this story type and your rendition of it was skillful. Good job.

This might just be me, but I have this inkling you might be obsessed with Gaara and Sakura? Its just me but I might be right. LOL. I love this story for a lot of reasons, the humanity apparent in the characters is realistic, the plot does not linger in awkward pauses unless the story calls for it. I enjoyed reading this and it has been a favorite of mine for a few months now, so I thought I should solute a fellow writer.

Is it possible for a story to get better on the second reading? Sometimes, when reading a story a second time, it gives you more time to fully analyze exactly what you are reading, to fully see the genius behind the work. The way you wrote this is so different from so many things, it reeks of hidden emotions and meanings behind and in between every line. Every step, every scene, every meeting, they were acomplished so perfectly, so splendidly. Everything was written with perfection rarely rivaled. I was impressed the first time I read this, the second time I was astounded. Amazing in a way I wish I could be with my writing.

Annabelinda

i wish i would have found this fic sooner. once i started i couldn't stop reading it. it was that good!! great job!!
blue

Whoa, really good work here! I love how you portray the two of them here. And at the end. "I win." Heh, like that part.

another excellent story.

Wow, I absolutely completely love this! You kept everyone in character so well, even Gaara, which is a feat to be proud of. This is just positively perfect! Just really, I can't describe how much I love this! :) Brilliant!

Sorry I didn't reply for the seventh chapter, but I had to hurry to read the eighth because it was becoming vastly intriguing. I think you did a wonderful job on this piece, and I'm glad you didn't decide to make it into a one-shot. I love their personalities, love how Sakura's her own person and how even though Gaara's encroachment upon her made her a bit daunted she still refused to submit to him and how their personal opinions clashed. You make some very interesting points as well, ones I wouldn't even consider.

~Reishii-Chan

Oh wow. Didn't expect this. Sometimes I really hate it when he's a sadistic kid...but it's him and you're keeping that in line and I like that. I wonder what will happen next...perhaps I should select the next chapter...is it really over in two more chapters??

~Reishii-Chan

Still reading, still loving the suspense. This is a very well written story, and I love how I'm actually sitting down to read the entirety of it all. I still love the conflict, how Sakura won't submit yet, and how Gaara is trying to get her to loose their game.

~Reishii-Chan

P.S. I like the topics you choose. They make discussions and opinions questioned.

Ha. Sakura has to continue the conversation. THAT should be a discussion to look forward to. But, for some reason, I keep forgetting it's with Gaara...
Again, still love the writing, love the plot, I will keep reading/reviewing.

~Reishii-Chan

Still love it. I love the fast-paced action now of their game being evolved into something more immaculate. And Sakura's right; he doesn't make any sense. Can't wait to see what happens next. (Hopefully I will be done this in one sitting.)

~Reishii-Chan

Me again. Want to comment on your writing again, because still I simply think it's fascinating. I like the 'game' they're playing, it's new, and you've definitely have Gaara's personality captured just right. I often don't like it when people rush into their attractions, but I believe you're going at a steady pace that's both alluring and gives us enough time to wonder what's going to happen next...

~Reishii-Chan

I really like this so far, and it's only the first chapter, and, to add, it's short. I like the fact that you kept it clipped and straight-forward, and I am interested by your writing style. I will continue to read this, and review (I have a horrible history for reviewing every chapter, if I'm even lucky just one, so I will try my best).

~Reishii-Chan