Same as chap one, but Lee's pov
My sensei comes back today!
Rock Lee bounced out of bed. He smiled at his calendar. !!!GAI-SENSEI COMES BACK TODAY!!!
Was written in his own handwriting on the '26th' box.
He'd been longing for this day for so long. He'd been counting the seconds since Gai had been sent on this mission 3 long years ago. He got dressed- green jumpsuit per usual. He jumped out from his window, breathed in the morning air. As he skipped on his way to the gates he felt his stomach churn at the thought of being reunited with his beloved sensei.
Ah. I should definitely carry sensei's bags back. Perhaps give him a foot rub? NO, I should DEFINITELY give him foot rub.
Lee spotted Neji at the gates. He'd not seen him since their mission 2 weeks ago. Lee gave Neji an enthusiastic childlike finger-flapping wave, which Neji returned with a little nod that only Lee, Tenten and Gai-sensei could translate as
Yes. I acknowledge that you're happy to see me but please don't wave at me like that.
"Hey Neji!" Lee smiled,
Neji 'Hn'ed,
"Isn't it wonderful that Gai sensei's coming back?"
Another 'Hn',
"You are free next Tuesday aren't you?"
"Yes," Neji sighed, "So Gai, that means…" Neji heaved a huge sigh,
"…Super spicy curry house!" Lee squealed. Neji went quiet again. The thought of curry made him feel sick. The pair continued to just not talk to each other. Neji looked casually at the ground. Lee looked everywhere, taking in the landscape he'd never bothered to see before.
"Hey do you remember when Gai-sensei left for this mission?" Lee asked,
"Yeah, why?" Neji mumbled,
"Mmn…Nothing, I'd ask sensei later anyway."
"Yeah, sure." Neji didn't really care about whatever was coming from Lee's mouth.
What could be keeping Tenten?