New fic, first chapter. Some after timeskip spoilers. Enjoy!

Unexpected.

-Chapter 1

Lee knew he wasn't a genius like Neji or Sasuke. But he was willing to put his all into what he was doing, and that, Gai-sensei had said, made him a genius of hard work. Right now, he was out doing his morning jog, even it looked like it was going to rain. He looked up at the sky, brow furrowed and biting his lip. Clouds heavy with rain was shutting the blue sky out from his view.

I'd better hurry home, before I get caught in a rain-storm.

He quickened his pace, not jogging lightly anymore, but running, making him breathe heavily. He loved it though, the adrenaline running through his body, and the wind ruffling his hair.

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Sakura was on her way home from her medical training with Tsunade. She needed to get stronger. Her current strength was not enough to get Sasuke back, as it had proved itself when she had went on the mission to get Sasuke back, and failed. Not even Naruto could do anything. The only good thing was that they had attained a new friend in Sai. Even if he was somewhat like Sasuke, he wasn't at all. She smiled when she thought about Sai. Even if he was annoying as hell, he had proved himself a good friend. He was still annoying as hell though. He had improved since she caught him in the library with those weird "How to make friends" books, but he had maintained his edge, and his hang of insulting people. He loved teasing her. She figured he held back a bit, because he wasn't half as insulting towards her as he was towards Naruto. Maybe he feared her deadly punches. Suddenly drops of water hit her nose, and she peered up towards the sky.

Ah shimatta, I didn't notice those horrible clouds!

The moment after it was as if the clouds poked fun at her, letting all the water they had collected in their grey bellies plummet down at the same time. She cursed under her breath, as she got soaked to her skin by little under a minute. It rained so hard it hurt, and she found herself looking for shelter, shielding her face with her arms. Looking about every now and then, she finally found an old abandoned shed.

Oh, it's better than nothing, at least it has a roof.

She hurried inside, and found the shed empty except for some old cardboard boxes. She took of her jacket, not wanting to sit directly on the dirty and dusty floor, and because it was soaking wet.

Suddenly a flash of lightning struck, and as it did, a dark figure appeared in the doorframe. Sakura was about to throw a kunai in it's direction when she recognized the green jump-suit.

"Lee-san!"

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Lee shock is head to rid his hair from some water, and then gave Sakura a surprised look.

"Sakura-san, what an unusual place to meet!"

He ran a hand through his hair, as he slid down to sit beside her.

"You got caught in the rain too, huh?"

Sakura gave him a twisted smile and nodded.

"Not much to do but take cover from an enemy like that."

The rain drummed down on the roof of the shed, making them speak a bit louder than usual. Sakura was glad that she didn't have to sit in this shed alone, and Lee was glad that he was in there with Sakura, even if he knew that her emotions didn't match his. But Lee wasn't one to give up so easily.

The conversation came to a halt as Lee fell into deep thought. He knew that Naruto was throwing a party for all his friends next weekend, and it would be nice to have Sakura as his date… He figured he'd just jump into it.

"Uum, Sakura-san, you know the party Naruto is having?"

Sakura turned to look at him and nodded him along.

"I was just wondering if you would like to go… eerr, go with me?"

Sakura hesitated for a bit, and then she nodded eagerly.

"Sure Lee-san, I'll go with you!"

It's not like anyone else asked me to.

Something in Lee's stomach was doing back-flips, and he ruffled his hair absent-mindedly, while blushing.

Sakura eyed him, and noticed him blushing.

That's actually pretty cute.

Now she was certain that she wouldn't regret going with Lee. At least she would be able to have some fun, even if she only had friendly feelings towards him.

In the meantime, in Lee's mind, something totally different was going on.

Gai-sensei, she said yes! This is the true springtime of youth! Yooosh!

(A/N) Next, Naruto's party! Leave a review!