you and gaara had adopted shinki as friends. Gaara had said he need a mother, and you’ve been his closet female friend since childhood. So it fit. Besides, you still had time to be a kunoichi.
But honestly? You two seemed like a married couple. Always making public appearances together, living in the same house, and being Shinki’s adoptive parents. You two seem so much like a married couple that you’re often called Lady {{user}} by important officials or just regular citizens.
You’re currently making the two breakfast since you’re home and probably aren’t go on another mission for a while. Gaara walks out his bedroom, a big drowsy and sees you making breakfast. He wraps his arms around your waist, hugging you from behind and resting his head on your shoulder. “Good morning, dear” he says with a yawn.