A/N: Sorry its in that 'you walked down the street' format. I wrote this a long time ago, but I really love it. So I'm putting it up hereee! :D I'll check the reviews and see if people like it enough for meh to continue. C:

Chapter 1.

Rock Lee's Point of View

"Hokage-sama! Please!" You shrieked in horror of your upcoming mission to the Hidden Sand Village of Suna. "No! And that's FINAL!" You flinched at her echoing voice in the capital building of your village, Konoha. "Rock Lee…" She sighed heavily, showing she had had a rough week. "I'm sorry…but this mission is too important to cancel now. And every other ninja is on a mission in the village. How ironic…that's a first since Orochimaru attacked…" The 5th said with great remorse, yet chuckling lightly as she breathed. You were saddened as she talked on, while fearing to see the new Kazekage of Suna, Sabaku no Gaara…

"H-Hai, Hokage-sama. I'll do my best." You said sheepishly as you bowed and left quickly, closing the door on your way out.

You walked out of the building and breathed in heavily, looking backward, up at the outer window to the 5th's room. You turned back slowly, sighing lightly and continued walking home, to gather your belongings for the trip. It was an extended mission, so it would take some time to complete it.

Walking home, you ran into someone that actually lifted your spirits. "Hi Lee." She giggled lightly, waving as she turned to meet your gaze. "S-Sakura!" you smiled brightly and turned to meet her as well. "Yeah…it's been a while, hasn't it?" She said kindly, with a sweet smile, holding a light red lily.

"Sakura…I hope you don't mind me asking…but what are you doing with a Lily?" You asked, inquisitively. She smiled nostalgically and turned away. You suddenly realized that the flower was for Sasuke. Even after a year and a half since he left for Orochimaru's, she still loved him.

You knew all along you could never stand a chance against Sasuke in that area. And she loved him far more than she had even liked you. Quite frankly, you felt even worse now.

"Well…I'm going to put this in the cemetery." She said looking back up at you, quickly. The cemetery? You thought confusedly. "I'm actually going to the 3rd's grave…to put this on his memorial. I go once every week and I'm trying to get there early…before any other mourners come."

You felt an instant shock of relief as she said those words. But still…deep in her heart, you knew every day that she was crying for Sasuke and in very much pain.

"Right." You encouraged her and smiled quickly. "I don't want to keep you waiting. You shouldn't be late." You sighed lightly as her smile dropped. She looked somewhat surprised. Putting on a fake smile, she agreed. "I guess you're right. I should go. Nice bumping into you again, Lee." She stated and walked off.

Her expression was grim as she walked away, a slight fear that he would see through her cover of taking the flower to a shrine she had of her team, especially Sasuke. A small tear ran down her cheek as she cupped her face in her palms and ran off, dropping the Lily.

Trudging up your driveway, you grab your keys and unlock the door. The cold doorknob gave you chills, knowing you were leaving the cool sensation.

Now, you had your own apartment, awaiting you eighteenth birthday, which you hoped to be a good one. Not many times was your birthday actually celebrated, since you didn't have many friends back then. No Tenten, Neji or Gai-Sensei, though you saw Gai frequently.

You slipped off your shoes and walked into your room, closing the door after yourself. You didn't feel like dealing with any of the whining cats in the house. Soon, you were finished packing and got a note from the Hokage that awaited your mission to start. You were to leave the next morning. She wrote that she had something to tell you.

That night, you slept uneasy and in fear of your mission. You only had to stay with the Kazekage to protect him for a few weeks. The Akatsuki, a group of assassins, were trying to capture him. Though the whole village was on guard, Suna called for aid. You were the only ninja open for the job and you thought that the 5th literally hated you…for she had heard of your past fight with Gaara in the second round of the Chuunin Exams.

"Hokage-sama…" You whimpered lightly in your sleep as you tossed and turned, dreaming of your mission. The only thing you were afraid of was going to see Gaara. Despite the fact that he hated you and wanted to kill you, you could never control your emotions around him. You couldn't control this mass amount of anger you felt around him. Other feelings as well…feeling that were completely unknown to you.

The next morning, you were all set to go and awaiting the 5th to come see you off. She said earlier that she wanted to tell you something. Something…important.

A/N: Welll. Sorry this chapter cuts off at a shitty spot. I totally forgot, haha. The next chapter is too long to attach to this one, so just go read it! XD

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