~Chapter 1~

"Check mate!" Kakashi boomed from the dimly lit room. It was almost midnight and Lee's fathers were still playing chess. The deal was whoever won ONE round would get to decide what they ate for dinner. They agreed on said terms over 4 hours ago. If Lee could recall correctly, he had heard them bicker over dinner when he had just got home from school. He left from the dining room table and snuck into the living room to get a closer look.

"One more time!" Guy demanded slamming his fist on the chess board.

"Guy, it's midnight… I'm not playing again! Poor Lee hasn't even eaten because of you!" Kakashi spat.

"You're only saying that because you won!" Guy retorted.

"You're an idiot…"

Lee chuckled and startled the two bickering men.

"Lee! What do you wanna eat? Kakashi is a pain in the ass…" Guy snarled.

Lee laughed at Kakashi's crossed arms and upturned nose at Guy's statement.

"I ate at Tenten's house 2 hours ago. I am pretty sure I informed you on my whereabouts, but you were too busy with the game to hear m-"

"Oh…" Kakashi and guy said In unison. They shared a glance and apologized. Lee had heard it all before, this wasn't the first time this had happened. Guy and Kakashi always get so lost in their games.

"I am actually going upstairs to bed, I have an early study session with Neji and Tenten tomorrow. Goodnight!" Lee announced breaking the awkward silence. Well, it was true Lee did have to study the next morning, but it was only midnight and real teens didn't sleep until they're eyes watered. Lee raced up the stairs into his heavily decorated room. He sat on the side of his bed and changed out of his usual Green track suit and set it in the dirty clothes hamper. It was mid May and the weather was getting steadily hotter, he now had a VALID excuse to sleep in only his boxers. He lifted off his shirt and fanned his bare sweaty chest with his hands. He ran his fingers through his hair and realized he probably needed to shower. He decided he'd do it later and rolled onto the center of the bed. He reached under his black pillowcase and snagged his charging phone. He had a ton of messages from Instapic. He groaned at the amount and opened each one. Most of them were just annoying group chats for school. The other half was hate. After he had been caught pinning Naruto to the wall in a nearby janitors closet, the school got wind of it and made quick work of making sure the whole school knew the two boys were gay. Almost everyday he would get nasty messages from people at school he didn't even know. He had invested in an online persona, and made some friends that way. Lee knew it was slightly pathetic that he couldn't make any REAL friends but "happiness comes in all shapes and sizes", Guy always said. Lee licked his lips subconsciously as he entered the lively chat.

"Adamsbottom: Thats bullshit"

"Dylo456: Eat my ass fat boi"

Lee blinked at the screen not knowing what to do. They normally didn't fight like this. He realized too late that they could see him reading the messages and attempted to leave the chat before they noticed.

"adamsbottom: Lee Tell Dylan hes an ass for say tomatos fruit"

Lee winced at the grammatical errors and misspellings.

"Greenbeast: What" Lee couldn't seem to think of anything else to say. The argument was so childish and senseless he couldn't think of anything else to say.

"Tenny_9: Leeeeee! Thanks for coming over btww! Sorry my dad got all crazy haha! See you tomorrow!" Lee smiled at the message he'd wished she had direct messaged him instead of saying It in the chat, but you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.

"Gorgusmanity: OOOOh Lees piece of ass I see ?" Lee panicked at the message, he knew Tenten would flip out on him, he had to do something, say someth-

"Tenny_9: In his dreams". Lee laughed to himself then noticed a new username. He didn't recognize it at all. He must have been new.

"Sabakuno: Lol" Lee didn't recognize his page at all. He was deffinantly new.

"Greenbeast: welcome to the chat! Are you new?" Lee texted innocently.

"Sabakuno: yes". Lee blinked at the simple text and had no idea what else to say.

"Greenbeast: well… I'm Lee! Nice to meat you!" Lee slapped his hand against his head in frustration at his typo. He had no idea why he was so nervous. Why was he being like this?

"Lee! Come get some breakfast!"Lee opened his eyes and rolled to his other side. He'd get up in 5 minutes or so… "Tenten is coming up!" Lee whipped up from the bed and ripped the covers off of himself. He stood in the middle of the room with only his boxer on in a panic. Where the hell did he throw his track suit? Lee heard the handle jiggle, his eyes widened.

"Wait, Tenten I am not-" Tenten opened the door anyway and made eye contact with shirtless Lee using his phone to cover his boxerd privates.

"You know we grew up together right? I've seen far more of you than your boxers…" Tenten scoffed. Lee cringed at the comment but didn't say anything, he threw his phone on the bed and once again searched for some pants and a shirt. Being this naked in front of Tenten was way too awkward despite whatever she said.

"So, Neji got in trouble and he can't drive so you have to pick him up, also you're taking me because duh…" Tenten informed too busy tapping on her phone to see Lee scramble for clothing.

"Also, the kindergarteners asked Naruto about closet incident he mentioned you and now the kindergarteners are running around saying you have a big dick, so the principal wants to talk to you. She's thinking the worst but she called Kiba, Shino, and I into the office first and we all said you'd never do that so don't worry." She rambled on without hesitation.

"Naruto did what!" Lee nearly shrieked. "Why would he say that to them?!"

Lee sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, now sweaty from the nights heat.

"Can I do your hair?" Tenten asked changing the subject. She lifted her head from her phone to look into Lee's large luminescent ebony eyes.

"Yeah sure, there is nothing I can do with it like this…" Lee replied unenthusiastically. "Yes!" Tenten squeeled, "I hate your bowl hair it makes you look like a rejected Oompa Loompa.

"But Tenten, Oompa Loompas have green hair and it is in a different style."

"That's why I said REJECTED Oompa Loompa…"

"Oh…" Tenten placed her hand's on Lee's shoulders and sat him on the bed forcibly. She gently ran her fingers through his silky black hair. It had no tangles or odd spots. His hair was beautiful. She could run her fingers through it all day. She remembered when she was young, Lee had long hair but he never knew what to do with it. She used to braid it every morning for him until he learned to do it himself. She was actually rather disappointed when he learned to do it himself, that meant she didn't get to touch his ever so soft hair every morning.

"T-Tenten..?" Lee asked searching for her eyes.

"Oh! Sorry. Your hair is so pretty Lee."

"Thank you! I like your hair a lot too!" Lee replied far too happily. He smiled up at her and closed his eyes. Tenten blushed at how cute he could be sometimes. Lee was relatively fit, he looked quite nice shirtless. She shook it off and resumed styling Lee's hair. Tenten parted Lee's hair a little to the left of his natural center part. It gave him a kind of "I'm normal" look, it resembled his bangs when he was a child. Tenten examined her work and nodded to herself.

"There!" Tenten scooped up Lee's face and squished it into her hands. "You still have baby cheeks!" She teased.

"Are you guys ready to leave yet? Its almost ti-" Kakashi's voice alarmed the two. Kakashi opened the door and was more than puzzled at the sight. Lee still in only boxers sitting on the bed while Tenten had his face in her hands.

"I am made of questions..." Kakashi crossed his arms and shut the door behind him.

"Iwtz nwot wot it woots wite" Lee attempted to explain still being squished by Tenten.

"You two can't do these things while I'm home! Goodness grief. What if Guy saw? He'd lecture us for a week straight!" Kakashi scolded.

"Sorry dad..." Lee said finally free of Tenten.

Kakashi slammed the door and stomped down the stairs.

"You haven't told him yet?" Tenten punched Lee in the arm making him wince.

"Ouch! No! I cannot! I do not want to…"

"What do you mean you can't? You do know THEY'RE gay right? They'll be so happy!"

"No they will not! Tenten, we need to go, we will be late to pick up Neji. He will be cross with me all day if I'm late."

"You're 20 minutes late!" Neji barked."I'm going to be late for my club!"

"Suck my dick Neji and get into the car!" Tenten teased. Neji crinkle his nose at the odd insult and climbed into the back seat.

"Where's Hinata?" Lee asked pulling out of the driveway.

"Sakura came to pick her up a half hour ago" Neji spat. He loathed Sakura and Hinata's relationship. They weren't dating but, Sakura was a thug and Neji didn't want his precious cousin near anyone like Sakura.

"Oh. They're gunna start dating I bet you 100 bucks Lee!" Tenten pried.

"Oh- I um- I do not think-" Lee stuttered.

"I'd rather eat my own shit" Neji sneered.

"You're in a mood…" Lee observed.

"Yeah, there's a new kid in our class and he's pain in the ass. He's my study partner and I despise him. He's so revoltingly spiteful." Nejji undid his pony tail and redid it in the back of the car. He always did this, the car always ended up smelling like mangos when he did.

"You gotta stop using Hinata's shampoo…" Tenten laughed holding her nose. Lee laughed along and honked at someone sitting in the middle of the road.

"Shut up! It smells good…" The car erupted with laughter as they waited for the light to change.

"What the fuck!" Lee huffed. Lee never cursed, this had to be serious.

"Whoa harsh language! What's up?" Tenten asked from the passenger's side.

"This ass hat won't move! It's a green light! What's he even doing?" Lee Yelled.

"Honk at him!" Tenten replied. His break lights went off and he then rolled backwards, fast. The small silver car ran into Lee's black truck. Lee and Tenten jerked forward then back.

"Whoa! What on earth? Is everyone okay?" Lee panicked.

Neji grunted in response. He had momentarily undid his seat belt to re-pony his hair. The sudden collision caused him to smash right into the back of Tenten's seat, face first. Tenten placed her hand on Lee's arm.

"I-I think we hit the car In front of us and behind us" Tenten added searching for Lee's eyes. Lee gave her a pained expression and undid his seatbelt. He was going to confront this lunatic! Lee stepped out of the car and was assaulted by the unbearable heat. It was so early, how could it be this hot so early in the morning. Lee assessed the damage on the front of his car and the back. The bumper had a dent the size of a planet. Lee could feel his patience stretch thin. The man in the car in front of him hadn't exited the car yet. Lee confronted the man behind him and explained why he hit him. The man's car wasn't damaged so he didn't really care. Lee gave the man his information anyway. The man changed lanes, made an illegal u-turn and sped off. Finally, the man in the silver car stepped out. His hair was as red as blood, yet his skin was as pale as the moon. He looked weary and irritated.

"My apologies. I must have fallen asleep again. Here's my number. I'll pay for all the damage." The man's voice was deep and smooth as silk. His every word flowing into the next, almost like he was singing. He was very short and obviously could not care less about this accident. Lee felt himself blush at the petite man. He handed Lee a card with a number and a name. 'Sabaku No Gaara', sounds foreign Lee thought. Lee smiled at his irony.

"My number is on there, call me if there is an issue." He added barely above a whisper.

"I will" was all Lee could manage to stutter out. this man was so captivating, Lee kept choking on his words. This guy was odd to say the least. Lee couldn't seem to put his finger on where he knew that name…

"Why are you here Rock Lee?" The principal asked. Lee recognized this was a rhetorical question and prepared himself to answer.

"Why AM I here ?" Lee replied smugly. It was then that Lee realized that he had no idea what "rhetorical" even meant.

"I don't have time for games Lee… Why would the kids know anything about your privates? Did you sho-"

"NO!" Lee shrieked.

"I am sorry to interrupt but, I would never do that! Naruto told them that because of… recent events" Lee blushed and realized he was probably going to have to explain what 'recent events' were.

"Dear God… So, Naruto told the kids those things?"

"Yes! I would never tell them that!"

"I don't want to know what 'recent events' are… get out of my office…" Tsunade put her head in her hands and sighed. Lee knew she hated ever student in this school, he wasn't sure why she didn't just quit and move to the Bahamas like she always said she would.

Lee couldn't stop thinking about that gorgeous man he met just that day. He was so beautiful, and delicate. Lee remembered he had Garage's number and riffled through his backpack to find that beige card he'd given him. He stared at the card for far too long and planned how to call him as soon as he got a chance. He decided that calling a hot guy at school probably wouldn't be wise so he stuffed the card into his pocket and took a seat near the window. Normally Tenten would come running over, yelling about something Neij did. They had been together for longer than anyone ever predicted. Lee had won a lot of bets on their one year anniversary. Lee always believed the best of everyone so betting against they're relationship just wasn't something he would ever do. He had won over $200 that week alone. Lee brought his tiring attention to the door, students where already socializing in the class room waiting for Iruka to show up. It was the last period of the day on a Friday. If Iruka didn't show up soon, students would soon leave. Tenten made her way through the dingy white doors and took her seat behind Lee. Lee watched her make her way behind him, her expression was unreadable. She hadn't tapped him and rambled on about Neji yet, or complained about Sakura not showing up to school again. She only sat down and fiddled with her pencil.

"T-Tenten..?" Lee asked barely above a whisper.

"What?" she snapped.

"Is everything okay?" Lee inquired.

"I'll tell you later." She replied, there was no tone to her words. They were flat and dull as if she had watched an animal get slaughtered. Lee turned back around to face the front. Lee couldn't help but worry, he had never seen her like this. She was always positive! Even when her grandmother died she was oozing confidence and acceptance. Lee was about to turn around and ask another question when Naruto made his presence known.

"Bushy Brow!" He yelled from the hallway. He didn't even bother to walk in the classroom before yelling.

"Naruto…" Lee replied not looking in Naruto's direction.

"Oh, come on! What's wrong?" Lee flashed him the nastiest look he could manifest and crossed his arms.

"What's wrong?" Lee echoed.

"I had to talk with , AGAIN! I am tired of your shenanigans. I will NOT be a part of any of your schemes and lies anymore. You are alwa-"

"Hey! Now,now! Let's talk about this, yeah? I'll make it up to you tonight at my place, believe it! My old man Jirayia should be out of town for a few weeks. We'll have my place . " Naruto placed his hands on front of Lee's desk and leaned over Lee winking ever so often.

"Naruto i-"

"Shhhh! I'll tell bushier brow sensei and Kakashi! They still think you're straight so it'll be fine!"

"Naruto, I do not like the sound of this… It sounds… sleazy." That was Lee's way of saying 'I'd love to! However, I'm not a hoe, so I need you to beg me'.

"What! No way! I'll make dinner-" Lee was about to interject right as Naruto continued on.

"It won't be ramen! I'll cook your favorite curry! And we'll watch a movie, and then…" Naruto leaned into Lee's ear and whispered. "Then I'll make you scream my name.." Naruto bit Lee's earlobe softly. His shallow breaths running down Lee's neck. Lee trembled at the sensation.

"Fine… but I will not forget this. I could have been labeled as… a pedophile! That could ha-"

"Look, I didn't just get suspended fer nothing. Let it go okay?" Naruto shrugged and stuffed his hands in his pocket.

" If you wanna come over tomorrow for a quickie I'll be home after school until around 9 o'clock." Naruto said FAR too loudly. With that Naruto waved his suspension slip and made his way home. Lee's face was crimson red, he'd never been so embarrassed in his life. Naruto had just invited Lee over for a "quickie" in front of most of his class. There was no living this down.

After Iruka sensei let out the class. The room was empty besides Lee, who was waiting for Tenten to finish packing so he could hear what it was she had to tell him "later". Tenten grabbed her backpack and attempted to leave without Lee noticing, her first mistake. Lee placed his large bandaged hands over her tanned pettite ones. He stopped her hurried motions and looked for her eyes.

"What is wrong? You always avoid me when something is bothering you, because you know I can tell when you are lying" Lee reassured.

"I… Me and Neji broke up." Tenten spoke hardly above a whisper. Tenten's eyes went dark and her shoulders dropped. She had obviously been crying about this. Normally when he asked about personal things like this she would burst into tears on the spot! But not if she already cried it out.

"Why?" Lee was more than shocked, they always fought but they were perfect for each other.

"H-he said, I was still in love with you."