Mayou was walking home from the Hokage's office. When she got summoned, she didn't expect to be sent off on an undetermined length recon mission with Anbu. Kakashi explained that her particular ability was needed. The 19 year old was now accustomed to the shinobi lifestyle. She wasn't excited to be gone from the village for what could be awhile, but what could she do. She sighed, making her way to her apartment. Her departure was scheduled for two days from now; she was free to do as she pleased in the meantime.

The sun was slowly descending in the sky, the afternoon coming to an end.

Mayou was almost home when she was suddenly grabbed and lifted off the ground. Her body was flung over someone's shoulder, their arm wrapped around her waist. Since her head was facing backwards, she couldn't immediately see who it was.

‟Let me go, Kuso! ˮ, she yelled, trying to wiggle free.

She was being grasped so tightly, there was no way she could escape just using her physical strength.

Mayou was about to use her Kujaku, which would certainly blast the culprit into oblivion at that proximity, when she recognized her kidnapper's outfit.

‟Lee, what the hell?! ˮ, she uttered.

At that point, he was running pretty fast. It wasn't long before Mayou understood where he was heading. Shortly after, Lee entered his apartment and only let her go when the door was shut.

He pinned her against the door, with two strong hands on her shoulders.

‟I want you so bad ˮ, he said.

Mayou was completely taken aback, but then she smelled the Sake on his breath.

‟You're drunk ˮ, she pointed out. ‟I'm sorry but I have to do this ˮ.

She gathered up all the strength in her arm and punched him right in the face. Lee fell down cold, right on impact.

‟Gomen, gomen ˮ, Mayou told him; even if she knew he was unconscious and couldn't hear her.

She carried his limp body to his bed, noticing a bruise forming where her fist collided.

When Lee had even the slightest drop of alcohol, he went in a drunken frenzy. It had been useful in battle before, but Mayou knew Lee had zero control in that state. She did him a favour by knocking him out before things got out of hand.

It was about an hour later that Lee came to. Mayou was sitting in a chair, enjoying a cup of tea she had gone ahead and made for herself. She had gotten bored and she didn't know how long it would take for Lee to snap out of it. She saw him sit up in bed and wince, bringing his hand towards his eye and gently touching the bruised area. He faced her.

‟Mayou, what are you doing here? ˮ, he asked.

‟You really don't remember a thing? ˮ, she questioned.

‟No ˮ, he answered, getting up and walking out of bed.

Crossing a mirror hung on the wall, Lee saw the black eye that covered almost a quarter of his face.

‟Whoa! ˮ, he gasped. ‟Is it possible that I don't recall an encounter with the enemy? It must've been a fine shinobi to inflict damage on me like this ˮ.

Mayou laughed.

‟I've been told I was pretty skilled ˮ.

‟You did this!? ˮ, he exclaimed.

‟Yeah… Sorry. I guess I went a bit strong ˮ.

She put down the steaming mug and went to him. Mayou proceeded to explain the events that lead to the discussion. The whole time, Lee was looking down, feeling ashamed.

‟I can't believe I acted like that ˮ, he mumbled.

‟It's ok, you weren't exactly yourself ˮ, Mayou reassured him. ‟Speaking of which, why did you drink? You knew what would happen ˮ.

‟It's coming back to me ˮ, Lee said. ‟Guy-sensei wanted me to practice my drunken fist, but he was supposed to make sure I didn't lose control. I wonder how I managed to get out of his sight ˮ.

‟Maybe you knocked him out ˮ, Mayou suggested.

She then remembered what Kakashi told her: If you have any goodbyes, do them now, because the mission you're going on can take several months.

‟Lee… ˮ, she started.

‟Yeah ˮ.

‟I'm leaving on a mission in two days ˮ.

‟Oh, that's great. Where to? ˮ

‟I can't say. It's a secret recon mission. I'll be accompanying Anbu. My ability was needed ˮ.

‟Right, because you're awesome! ˮ

Mayou smiled at the compliment, but she had to get back to the serious conversation.

‟There's more… I was told the mission could last months. I was going to come see you to say goodbye ˮ.

Lee lost his usual cheerful vibe when Mayou said those words.

‟So you're saying I won't see you for months, not knowing when you'll return ˮ, he said quietly.

‟I'm a Chunin now, it is to be expected ˮ. She sighed.

Mayou then remembered something she meant to ask Lee since he got back to his normal self.

‟So is it true, what you said... ˮ

‟What do you mean? ˮ, Lee asked, confused.

‟You said that you want me ˮ.

At that, Lee turned bright red.

‟Gomenasai! That wasn't very gentlemanlike for me to say ˮ, he apologized.

‟Oh… So you don't like me… ˮ, Mayou said, turning away.

‟No, I don't like you ˮ, she heard Lee say behind her. ‟I love you ˮ.

Mayou turned back towards him.

‟What? ˮ, she asked, shocked.

‟I love you ˮ, Lee repeated.

Mayou leaned forward and pressed her lips on his. They exchanged a kiss until Mayou pulled back.

‟I love you, too ˮ, she whispered.

They both smiled, realizing what just happened.

The sky was getting dark, and the villagers were heading home, getting ready to finish the day.

‟It's getting late ˮ, Mayou stated after glancing out the window. ‟I should probably go ˮ.

‟No, stay! ˮ, Lee pleaded, pulling her close. ‟This is the last chance I have to be with you before you leave ˮ.

Those words were what Mayou was secretly hoping for deep down, but a part of her was nervous. She had never been intimate before.

‟Alright, I'll stay, but there's something you should know. I'm a virgin ˮ, she revealed, turning red from embarrassment.

Lee reassured her.

‟Don't worry, I'm new to this too. We can learn together ˮ.

Mayou looked at Lee, whose eye had gotten extremely swollen. It took away from the romance.

‟Maybe you should put ice first ˮ, she suggested.

They went in the kitchen. Lee sat on the counter, holding ice to his injured eye, while playing with Mayou's hair with his other hand. She was standing, leaning on the counter. She giggled.

‟What's so funny? ˮ, Lee asked.

‟This is the second time I've given you a black eye ˮ.

The first time was when they first met, 7 years prior.

‟You're right ˮ, Lee said, putting the ice down. ‟It's time I take control ˮ.

He jumped off and swept Mayou up, supporting her upper back and legs. He marched towards the bedroom.

Instead of protesting, Mayou let things go along. She knew that this time, Lee was completely in control of his actions. He tossed her on his bed, and Mayou landed with a thud.

When she imagined her first time, having no idea who it would be with at the time, she always pictured it going slowly and passionately. She wouldn't do anything of the sort unless she was in love, which was now the case.

‟Gomen ˮ, Lee said, noting that he could've been gentler.

As a response, Mayou bit her lip, her golden eyes not leaving Lee's, as she pulled him closer.

‟Don't worry, I can handle it. What, are you scared I'll be better? ˮ, she teased.

Lee was leaning over her, making Mayou the vulnerable one. In a quick movement, Lee took Mayou's wrists and pinned them down above her head.

‟As if I'd let you win. I'm Konoha's number one genius at hard work ˮ, he beamed.

Mayou tried to pry loose, but Lee's grip was too strong. With her hands, she formed the hand seal for her ability, mysterious peacock method. An aura of purple chakra threw Lee backwards, making him let go of Mayou's wrists.

The female ninja swiftly leaned forward, grabbed her partner's shoulders and spun him so that he'd be lying down and she was on top.

‟No fair! You used ninjutsu! ˮ, Lee complained, but he was still smiling.

‟Well, I'm the number one surprise ninja ˮ, she grinned.

‟Wait, no, that name is taken by Naruto ˮ, Lee remarked.

‟Guess we'll have to find me a new nickname then ˮ, Mayou said.

‟How about beautiful ˮ, Lee suggested.

It would've been very difficult to keep things playful from then on. The two shinobi were comfortable training, but things never got that intimate between them. The attraction was definitely there, but it was still new and kind of awkward.

Oh grow up, Mayou told herself. She got a sudden boost of confidence as she proceeded to remove her shirt and her bra, exposing her full, naked breasts.

Lee's eyes went wide.

‟Can I … ˮ

Mayou didn't let him finish. She placed his unbandaged hands where he could feel her roundness. At the touch, they became firm, and Mayou was enjoying it.

Unexpectedly, the two heard frantic knocking at the apartment door.

Terrified, Mayou grabbed her shirt and covered herself.

‟I'll go see what's going on, you stay here ˮ, Lee told her.

Mayou was getting dressed in the bedroom. She heard Guy-sensei's voice as he entered Lee's apartment.

‟I was worried when I came to and you were gone ˮ, he said, addressing Lee.

‟Everything is fine ˮ, Lee assured him.

‟What about your eye? ˮ

‟Oh, that. Well… ˮ

Mayou, who had stayed hidden, was holding her breath.

‟Is there someone with you? ˮ, Guy asked, glancing at the extra pair of sandals by the door.

Mayou had no choice but to show herself, since it was too obvious.

‟Mayou! ˮ, Guy exclaimed. ‟How nice of you to keep Lee company while he's hurt. Hopefully his drunken state didn't cause you too much trouble. That bruise is something though. I wonder what Lee walked into to cause that ˮ, Guy laughed.

Mayou joined in the laughter, although hers was mostly nervous.

‟Well, I'll be on my way ˮ, Guy announced. ‟Thanks for doing my job Mayou. By the way, shouldn't you two kids be going to bed? I heard from Kakashi that you are headed on a big mission, Mayou. And you, Lee, have to preserve your youth ˮ.

‟Hai, Guy-sensei ˮ, Lee replied.

Guy left, leaving the door open for Mayou, who was expected to leave.

‟Gomenasai ˮ, Lee said, once Guy was out of ear's reach.

‟I guess we will have to continue when I get back ˮ, she sighed, not knowing how long that would be.

‟I'll wait for you until I die ˮ, Lee told her.

Mayou gave him one last kiss, and headed out.