Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Daisuki ❯ The Moment I Said It ( Chapter 6 )

DISCLAIMER!: I do noooooot own Naruto, but I do own this story, so no stealing! >:U

 

Daisuki; Chapter 6

 

The Moment I Said It

 

She turned her head in her sleep, looking for a more comfortable position but instead her cheek bumped into something hard. Yawning, her eyes opened slowly, adjusting to the sunshine drifting in through the curtains until settling on the cream colored body she was pressed against. Ah yes, she had had a sleepover last night. Quietly the kunoichi ran her nail along his defined jaw line, pulling it up his cheek and settling her fingers in his hair. Lee stirred, taking in a deep breath before snuggling closer to her.

 

With his lips pressed into her hair, she felt her cheeks grow hot; Sakura had never been this intimate with anyone.

 

"Good morning," His voice was husky, deep with that I-just-got-up tone. Lee didn't even bother opening his eyes, he knew where he was and the boy was not planning on moving anytime soon.

 

"Ohayo…" She replied softly, sheepish in her naked state and glad the latter still had his eyes closed. The girl was slightly tense in his arms and Lee in no way wanted her to be uncomfortable.

 

"Should I let you shower and get dressed?" He inquired with a smirk, one eye fluttering open.

 

"I suppose I shouldn't sleep in for too long…Ino will wonder where I am." She answered with a guilty smile, but reluctant to pull away from him.

 

"That's true. You shower, I'll make breakfast." He waited for her to slither out of his arms, but she only looked away, nibbling on her lower lip. Lee kept himself from grinning; what did he do to be able to see Sakura in her most modest state? The boy smiled tenderly, bumping her cheek with his nose. "Ne, Sakura chan, I promise I'll keep my eyes closed until you're in the bathroom."

 

The kunoichi nodded in a quiet response, watching Lee close his eyes until she began to pull away, the blanket in tow. Sakura stood next to the bed, wrapped in the comforter looking like a deer caught in the head lights. Those emerald pools were locked on the boy in her bed, lying bare now that the blanket had left his body. She swallowed hard, cheeks as rosy as her hair before Lee's voice interrupted her thoughts.

 

"It's not fair to stare at me while I can't stare at you, Sakura." He said with a smirk.

 

The comforter was thrown back over him, feet padding quickly across the hard wood floors and then the bathroom door slammed shut.

 

As the shower turned on in the bathroom, Lee did his best to tidy up their wet mess from the night before, opening up the patio doors to hang the clothes out to dry. For temporary coverage he grabbed a towel from the hallway cabinet, tying it around his waist as he entered the kitchen. He was lucky to have fended for himself for so long; otherwise he wouldn't know how to make anything edible.

 

The eggs and bacon sizzled as they hit the pan, filling the apartment with aromas of breakfast dishes just as crisp bread popped up from the toaster. A whistle from the tea kettle, glasses clinking as the refrigerator door was shut, the scrape of the knife as butter was spread over the toast; these were the sounds that greeted a freshly washed Sakura when she entered the living room. A towel around her shoulders, she'd just slipped on a pair of tan shorts and an olive green tank top; she would slip on sandals when she left for Ino's shop.

 

The boy smiled at her, just nearly done with their meal, sliding a glass of orange juice across the countertop towards her. A steaming plate of eggs, bacon, and toast were set in front of her a moment later and she took a seat on the countertop barstool breathing it in…Sakura could get used to this.

 

"Well, go on then, eat up." Lee urged her, taking a bite from his own plate. The girl ate as instructed, letting the taste linger in her mouth and slide down her throat; all of it was delicious. He finished before her, diligently washing his plate in the sink before sipping down the rest of his own juice.

 

"Are you in a hurry?" Sakura joked, just about done with her breakfast.

 

"A little bit, I only have about an hour to meet up with everyone." He answered while taking her empty plate to wash it and place it to dry besides his.

 

"Oh?" She raised a brow, "More training?"

 

Lee rubbed the back of his neck; now he was the one with the sheepish smile. "Well…not quite." The boy came around the counter to stand beside the confused girl, taking one of her hands in his and squeezing it reassuringly. "Just come with me to my home, so I can change, and then I'll explain on the way alright?"

 

His thumb rubbed the top of her hand back and forth and she stared at him with a quizzical gaze; Sakura trusted this boy, but why did she feel like something heavy was on top of her heart all of a sudden? Finally she nodded and he smiled, quickly excusing himself to grab his semi-dry outfit from the balcony.

 

Her door clicked as the key turned to lock it, Lee waiting patiently in the sunlight for her to join him. The kunoichi's sandals clacked against the gravel as she neared him, taking his offered hand. Fingers now intertwined they walked hand-in-hand down the street, the sky a bright blue after the rain had passed. They were mostly silent, smiling at each other every now and then before nearing Lee's home; Sakura was reluctant to release his hand so he could go inside.

 

She waited on the porch steps, staring at her toes, wiggling them and remembering the first day Lee had come back into the village. A lot had happened since that day…a lot of good things, Sakura reminded herself, a girlish giggle escaping her. The boy's front door slid open and she looked up, startled by the interruption to her thoughts. He was in that infamous green jumpsuit with a bag strapped to his back; her heart sank.

 

Lee took her hand and they started to walk again, it wasn't until a few moments later that he began to speak.

 

"Before training yesterday Hokage sama called me into her office," He began, keeping his eyes forward, "I know you know that Naruto, Shikamaru, and Kiba are all ANBU assassins--I know what you're thinking but let me explain--and Tsunade sama asked me to accompany them on a mission, but it isn't an assassination mission."

 

"Then what kind of mission is it?" She asked softly, casting her gaze to the side.

 

"It's going to be a long one, because of the distance. There have been a lot of reports about a group of rogue ninjas causing problems on the border of Kumogakure. Tsunade sama has received countless letters from Kaminari no Kuni complaining and asking for help. She finally got fed up and figured since their group didn't have any mission coming up she would send them out to take care of it."

 

"Then why do you need to go?" The moment she asked, she regretted it; the question had come out like a childish whine.

 

Lee finally looked over at her, not surprised to find she was looking away. He smiled softly, squeezing her hand.

 

"As an extra precaution. Naruto, Shikamaru, and Kiba are strong, but all of our strengths are different. Where one lacks, the other fills in. Hokage sama believes a four-man cell is needed, so, she chose me. I'm honored to help out in any way that I can."

 

"Oiii! Bushy brows! We haven't got all day you know!" The kitsune as anxious to leave, still slightly miffed about the night before.

 

"Urusei, Naruto. It's too early for your obnoxious voice." Kiba growled from the side, arms folded over his chest.

 

"Tch…kusoinu…" Naruto hissed under his breath, looking off to the side.

 

The pair faced the group at the village gate, Shikamaru inclining his head towards Sakura, "Nice to see you up and around."

 

"I get that a lot these days." The girl smiled politely in response.

 

"Well, let's get going, we have a few days of travel to cover." Shikamaru was the first to turn his back to the group, beginning the long trek to Kaminari no Kuni. Kiba waved his hand to the kunoichi before turning to follow his captain, Akamaru at his heels. Uzumaki held his old teammate's eyes for a moment, a serious expression on his face that soon melted into a tender smile.

 

"Kio tsukete, Sakura chan." He watched her until finally turning to go after his new squad. The girl immediately let go of Lee's hand, rushing forward to hug her blond friend, face buried in his trademark orange jacket.

 

"Come back safely, Naruto, or I'll kick your ass." She whispered against his chest.

 

The jinchuuriki grinned, patting her head gently, "The last thing I need is a beating from you. I promise I'll come back in one piece." Then he pulled away from her, the retreating warmth of his body leaving her colder than before. An emerald gaze watched him go with an all too familiar sadness; a memory was coming back to her.

 

"Time for me to go too, Sakura san."

 

She looked up and Lee stood beside her, a sad smile held his lips. The kunoichi swallowed hard when his fingertips slid onto her cheeks, bringing their faces close together. A prick in her eye, moisture lining her lashes, and then tears slid down her face like tiny rivers.

 

"Nakanai de…" He whispered against her lips, thumbs rubbing the droplets across her skin. She kissed him desperately, throwing her arms around his neck, refusing to let go. Arms around her waist now, he lifted her up, holding her tightly as her tears fell onto his face.

 

"Leeee!" The group called from down the road, interrupting the two's goodbye like an alarm clock to a dream.

 

She felt the ground beneath her feet, his arms pulling away, next his lips, and then he was gone.

 

"I'll come back to you soon…I promise."

 

Sakura stood like a statue as he ran from her, backpack bouncing on his shoulders. This scene was all too familiar to her. Her chest moved up and down quickly, the weight on her heart becoming heavier than she could handle.

 

"He left me, he left you, he's not coming back, Sakura!"

 

Naruto's voice echoed in her mind, a giant sob escaping her. Something was welling up inside of her, the memory of that night that had caused her so much pain.

 

"Sakura…thank you."

 

Falling to her knees, her arms wrapped around her stomach; the next thing the retreating group heard caused a minor pause in all of their footsteps.

 

"SASUKEEE!!"

 

The blonde watched Lee walk silently past him, expression blank but with an obvious sign of sadness in his gaze. The three allowed him to lead in silence, Shikamaru keeping to himself in the back of the line.

 

The shadow genius let out a long sigh, sliding his hands into his back pockets.

 

"Shikata ga nai na…"

 

NOTES!

Waaaah, I'm so sorry everyone! I even cried while I was writing this! *sniff sniff* everything was going so wonderfully and I went and ruined it, please don't hate me~ On a serious note it had to be done, how could I have Sakura all of a sudden fall in love with Lee?? Things don't happen like that in real life, ne? Anyhoo, it will be a bit until chapter 7 comes around, I'm working on another LeeSaku fic before I update this one. Please review, I loooove reviews! ;D

Much Love, Usagi.

 

Fun With Japanese! :D

So every now and then I throw in little japanese phrases--since I think it's cute and sexy kukuku--and here is where I decode them for you!

 

Kusoinu Let's see, basically it can be "stupid dog" or "fucking dog". Naruto has such a naughty mouth! XD

 

"Kio tsukete…Sakura chan" An english equivalent would be "Take care, Sakura chan". Pronounced: Key-yo tsu-keh-teh

 

"Nakanai de…" "Don't cry." Lee kun is so sweet! *swoon*

 

"Shikata ga nai na…" Good ol' Shikamaru~ basically it means "I suppose it can't be helped…" and he would be referring to Sakura's left over feelings for Sasuke. Shika kun is right, a girl's heart is a troublesome mystery!

 

Until next time, ja mata!