A/N: This is a Lee x Neji oneshot. I am currently working on the one request that I did get for an Itachi x Deidara oneshot. So that should be my next update. Of course, I'm still open for any requests. Of course, most of my oneshots are always between 8k - 30k words. Sorry, I try not to make them that long but it just happens. Hey, more to read right.
Disclaimer: Don't own it.
Warnings: Language, Sexual Content, Yaoi
Title: Underneath The Blanket (Lee x Neji)
Each clasp of thunder managed to sound closer than the last. Neji Hyuuga hated being behind schedule and they were definitely behind. The storm had begun right before dusk, forcing them to halt. In the dead of winter, it would be unwise to continue on. By the time he and Lee had gotten the tent up, they were both soaked through and shivering from the cold. It was just the two of them so the plan had been to continue through the night. The storm was unexpected and unplanned for.
"I'm closing the flap." Lee zipped it closed without turning around. The wind was crazy outside, blowing the rain in every direction. The front of the tent was already damp from having it open long enough to get inside. He couldn't feel his legs. "It is coming down hard."
"There is ice," they were lucky they had brought a tent along. A fire would have been best but it wasn't possible with the rain. Neji looked around the tent, it was ideal for only two but they needed to put their soaked clothes somewhere. He had only brought one extra change of clothes, knowing Lee the guy hadn't brought any. The mission should have only taken two days to complete. The trip there to deliver the message, then the trip back with a response. "I suggest getting out of those wet clothes. Did you bring an extra set?"
"Hai but is it wise to put them on? I am still damp." Lee listened to the clothing peeling off his chest. The corner that was already wet from the rain was used to toss their soggy clothing.
"I have a towel you can use in a moment to dry off. However, we should wait until morning to redress." Neji ran the towel through his hair, his eyes swerving to the bare back that had been exposed. With each move, he could see the muscles flexing and stretching. The sight stirred an unwanted heat in his groin. Lee was perfect. Drool collected in his mouth, the fucking pants had just come off. Even the tan ass was nice. Small but firm, down to the thick thighs and lean calves.
"What do you want to do about sleeping? I have my sleeping bag." It was warm enough usually, but Lee couldn't remember ever feeling so cold. His balls were trying to rise into his stomach.
Neji finished drying and handed the damp towel over. What happened to the penis shrinking due to the cold? He couldn't tear his gaze away from the large appendage hanging softly between the tan thighs. It was at least three on soft and shriveled. "The temperature is below freezing and we are both chilled from the rain. It might be wiser to put the two together and share body heat."
With a nod, Lee ran the cloth over his chest. It felt like he'd never be warm again. His teammate was already putting down the bottom sleeping bag. Lee's was a bit larger so Neji couldn't zip them together.
"Douse the lamp when you are ready." Neji climbed underneath the blanket. His hair was placed off to the side to dry and his arm was used as a pillow. During the extra moments it took Lee to get dry, he let his eyes roam over the agile form. He couldn't look away, not when he didn't get many chances to slowly appreciate the specimen that his teammate was. Most days he had to fight the urge to constantly glance towards his friend. It was getting harder to deny what he felt.
The only one that knew about his feelings was Tenten. It was near impossible to hide anything from her. She had confronted him about his growing affections for Lee. What could he say? Deny them? He had been doing that since they were fifteen. Over three years had passed and the feelings hadn't dulled with time. They continued to grow with each mission. How could he not love him?
Rock Lee was everything he wanted to be. His teammate thrived through hard work and determination. Things had always been easier for Neji, which made it hard knowing that no matter how talented he was, he would never have the person he wanted. He wanted to run his hands all over that tan skin. No, it wasn't just sexual. There was something about Lee that drew him. He wanted the devotion that the baka was constantly trying to give Sakura. He wanted Lee's love. The emotions that were being wasted on a kunoichi that was only using Lee. The two had been dating over a year now and were intimate.
"I'm turning off the lamp." Lee hit the switch and climbed under the blanket. His feet felt like ice. He could feel his legs, "I can't feel my legs. Tsunade-sama said the storm wouldn't break until tomorrow."
"Get closer, we need to get warm." Neji moved to the middle of the bedding, urging the other to get closer. "Shit, you're like ice. No wonder you are shivering. Why wear the spandex if it doesn't offer much warmth."
"Because it is very comfortable and manageable in combat." He would not wear anything else during a mission. Lee couldn't imagine that the loose fitting clothing Neji was prone to was very warm either. He didn't think twice about having the talented hands come to rest on his shoulder. Or that they were so close their noses were almost touching. "Thank you."
Lee wouldn't be thanking him in a moment. Being this close and nude, Neji could feel his body reacting. He willed his body to calm, he needed to get Lee warm. His brought his leg up to place it on top of the others. The slight caressing was more for his own enjoyment, than creating friction between them. "Is this helping any?"
"Some, perhaps we should get closer." Lee didn't see the problem with it, not when they were freezing. He had already snuggled up next to Tenten on a mission. It had all been innocent, so it should be alright since they were both males.
"Let me turn first then." Neji didn't want his obvious erection to end up poking his teammate. Then he would have to explain why he was aroused when it was just the two of them. He barely made the turn before Lee was pressing into his back. The strong arms came around him and he was flush against a hard chest. He shivered at the contact. Many nights he had dreamt of being held by Lee.
"You smell good. Not at all like Tenten." The girl had smelt of sweat and lemons when he had inhaled her scent. He hadn't found it very appealing. Neji's scent was more flowery and sweet. He shoved his nose closer to the hair, deciding he liked it.
"Is there something you and Tenten should share with the rest of us? I didn't realize that you were that familiar with her scent." Why did he have to sound like a jealous girl? That's what he felt like hearing the comparison. It was sort of a compliment but why had Lee been smelling their female teammate?
"Like? Last month we ended sharing a blanket when it got too cold. That is all. She got offended when I told her she smelt like bad lemons." They had also left on their clothes the entire time. He hadn't felt comfortable enough with her to strip down. So why didn't it bother him to get nude with Neji? Was it because they were both males? Tenten hadn't felt like this either. The body he was cradling was soft and fit perfectly against him. Holding Tenten hadn't sent tiny shivers of awareness through his groin either.
"I see." Why hadn't Tenten told him about it? Was it because she knew he'd get bitchy? He couldn't help that he got possessive when it came to Lee. He was even envious of the bond that Gai-sensei had with him. They were close as friends and comrades, but Neji wanted more. He wanted to spend his nights with the other male, showing him how special he was. "I'm shivering."
Lee responded by snuggling closer and draping his thigh on top of the smooth hip. He began running a hand up and down the thin arm. Neji was very skilled in battle but when it came to muscle mass, there was a big difference between them. The softness of the lush bottom was just another difference between their physiques. Lee knew that his own backside was muscular and hard. The one pressing into his groin was soft and round, it should belong on a female. That had to be the reason Little Lee decided to pay attention.
That was nice. Neji sighed in contentment having the hand running along his arm. Lee had an amazing touch. His cock was throbbing from the light caresses and there was nothing sexual about them. He was so starved for Lee that the least amount of attention had his body reacting. They were already pressed into each other but he wanted more, he wiggled back to get closer. His eyes opened when the distinct sign of hardness hit him where he was split.
Could he tell? Lee froze in horror when Neji unknowingly pressed back onto Little Lee. His cock was betraying him by growing hard. It couldn't be helped. His teammate smelt good and had the nicest ass. It was one thing he always appreciated on someone. The constant thickening increased when the genius wiggled again, rubbing right along the traitor.
How big was it going to get? Neji pressed into the length to get a firm estimate of the size. It was definitely close to eight inches long or more. What got him was the thickness, it swelled so much he could feel it spreading his ass cheeks without trying. The arm wrapped around his chest and he could feel Lee breathing into his ear. "Lee?"
"My apologies. I can move away if my reaction bothers you." Lee was waiting for the Hyuuga genius to scold him for his inappropriate reaction. It wasn't his fault, he was a male and oh, that felt so nice. Was it being done on purpose? If Neji was offended by it, why was he rubbing the ripe globes along his cock? It was stimulating him in ways he shouldn't allow. He had a gi…. Fuck, he was aching. He was no stranger to sex and he knew what kind of urge he was having. His cock wanted bury itself inside something warm. But Neji wasn't a girl. It would be more realistic if he were to have this kind of reaction with Tenten. He hadn't felt anything when she had tried snuggling into him.
The panting in his ear increased as he teased the hard cock. Neji didn't allow himself to think about the wrongness of what was about to happen. He didn't care to remember that Lee was dating someone else or that it was a female. What he did care about was the fact that he was being held up against the man he wanted, and said man was sporting a very delicious erection.
"Neji, I…." He wanted to shove his cock into Neji's ass. Lee clenched his teeth feeling his cock trying to pry between the twin cheeks. It was taking all of his will power not to direct it and aim for release. It would be crossing a line, one they couldn't cross back over.
"Sec," Neji reached for his bag that had been discarded near his head. He hadn't bothered to bring any lube for a mission but he always kept a small tube of lotion. His fingers found the tube and he uncapped the bottle. The liquid was cold in his hand, "This is a bit cold."
Lee hissed as the gooey lotion was placed on his cock along with a hand. He should have shrank from the cold but it quickly heated as he was stroked. His balls were aching by the time he was fully lathered. The fingers were directing him and he felt the tip slide between the cheeks. The entrance was different and it felt like Neji had to force himself back in order for him to push through. The ring gave way and he sank into the searing hotness. "Ohhhh….uhh..ah, YES!"
"OH, DON'T STOP, LEE!" Neji almost shot off all over the sheet at the sensation of being stretched so wide. The cock would have made Choji envious of the word fat. He was near splitting from the intrusion. All he could do was moan when Lee took over the joining. His hip was grabbed and his ass was invaded slowly. None of his previous lovers could have prepared him for this. A few inches in and he was shaking. Without trying his spot was being hit.
He couldn't believe something could feel this good. Lee closed his eyes and savored how tight and hot it was. His cock felt like it was being pushed into a thimble. He didn't stop until he could go no further with this angle. Withdrawing was almost as good, but not quite. He immediately missed the warmth that was no longer surrounding him. Again, he forced his cock deep into the small hole. "Neji, I don't know how."
Was Lee saying he didn't know how to go about fucking him? It wasn't much different from being with a woman. "Harder, fuck me harder. That's it, faster. That feels so good, faster. Oh, yes, fuck me."
Hearing the words escaping the usually poised genius was a turn-on. Lee did his best to keep up the steady pace. His own orgasm having come and gone after the first few hard thrusts. It had been too difficult to hold back. Even with the release that was making the friction easier, it was still so tight. The wetness made it better, he was pounding into his comrade without care. Not only was Neji letting him have control, the other male was crying out in pleasure from it. "Knees?"
"Yes," Neji felt empty when the cock slid out. As it did he could feel Lee's essence leak out. Not wanting most of it to drain out, he quickly got to his hands and knees. The chill that was still in the tent went ignored. He'd endure the cold for this. His flesh might get cold but his insides were burning up with need.
Lee reached over to hit the lamp. He wanted to see everything. It flared to life, illuminating the pale ass that was being offered. Not wasting any more time, he got behind and wedged his knees firmly between Neji's, making him lower his spine. Lee was satisfied once Neji's knees were opened wide and his shoulders were closer to the ground. He positioned himself at the pink rim, rubbing his own cum along it.
"Ummm," Neji wanted to holler at him. It was torture having the thick head teasing. He wanted more, the cock would feel better buried inside. The tip pushed past the muscle causing a slight stinging sensation. He didn't care about that, he focused on having the bulbous head easing into his passage.
Lee reached forward to grab a fistful of the thick hair. It was so soft and smooth, just like the ass he was about to fuck. Neji didn't complain or demand that he release the hair. His other hand grabbed onto the narrow hip, holding his teammate in place. With a hard thrust, he buried his cock to the hilt. It was so hot, he couldn't hold back, he began fucking for all he was worth.
"Ouuhhoohaasshiahhh, oh fuck!" Neji had to lift his head up as he was yanked back repeatedly to be impaled. His cock was spurting constantly on the blanket. The orgasm only caused Lee to fuck him harder, drawing the waves of pleasure out. His ass felt near busting as it clenched and tried to milk the abusive prick. It wasn't happening, no matter how much he squeezed. Long after his release, his ass was being plowed. His lover was proving to have stamina in spades.
He didn't want it to end. Lee shivered at the pleasure. The stimulation was wonderful and he wanted more. His balls were tight but he wasn't ready to cum again. Not yet, even if his flesh was turning cold from the night air. He snapped out when his new lover tried to pull away from him.
"Lee, Lee, get under the cover with me. Pull out for a minute." Neji gave him no choice but to do so. He moved up and away, they needed to swap to a position that put them underneath the blankets. "Lay on your back for me."
He did as asked and watched as Neji placed more of the lotion along his cock. The cover was pulled behind Neji, who took a seat on his lap. As much as it touched him that Neji was still worried about his health, he was impatient to continue. "Hurry."
He was. Neji reached behind him to direct the tip to his hole and sat down upon it. Lee was pulling the cover around them and he positioned himself right on top. There was a small gap but they weren't out in the open like before. He placed his hands on either side of the dark head. It was his turn to do the pleasing.
Lee was positive that he could go the rest of his life and never experience the same sensation of being completely connected with another. This time the motion was slow, gentle and excruciating. He brought his hands to roam all over the arching back. His cock was being ridden with the care of a smitten lover. The pale silver eyes were closed and the look of utter contentment remained on the beautiful features as Neji rocked and rode him.
It couldn't be helped, not with seeing that look. Lee reached behind the veil of hair, to grab the fragile nape and leaned up to capture the other's mouth. The kiss wasn't brutal or fierce like their earlier sex. It held just as much passion but was just as gentle as the loving way his teammate was moving above him. Their tongues fought for dominance, tangled together in a heated battled. Lee groaned when Neji finally whimpered in acceptance. His brought his teeth to nibble on the plush bottom lip before sucking on it.
Dammit, he was going to cum again. Neji was sure the nearby village could hear how pathetic he was whimpering. The combination of everything was too much. He lost it having Lee nibbling on his mouth. He groaned and the explosion hit him. Instead of spewing all over the chiseled chest, a hand wrapped around the tip. He was shooting off inside Lee's hand. "Sorry, but you feel so good."
"Lift up for a moment." There was no way it could be better than what he was feeling. And he was nowhere near finished. Lee accepted the load and reached between them to add it to what lotion was left on his cock. Once that was done, he allowed Neji to lower himself back. By now, he could hear it every time his cock sank into the heat. Between the lotion and cum, his lover was well lubricated. He went back to kissing and nibbling the sweet mouth.
Did the guy have any idea what he was doing to him? Neji was sure he'd black out soon. He was being thoroughly kissed and hands were now kneading his ass. Lee was also lifting up slowly to help with the motion. He'd never had it so good. Was it because of the attachment or was it the fact that Lee knew how to work his cock? The movement was precise, stroking his spot with each thrust. How much longer would his thighs hold out?
As if reading his mind, their position was flipped. His bottom was being held up with the use of one arm, allowing him to wrap both legs around Lee's trim waist. Neji was now on the bottom and no longer had any control. He gave in and moaned out his pleasure. Faster and harder, the tempo was smoother than before. The pleasure of having his spot hit became one endless sensation. A ball of lightning in his groin, tingling and causing jolts of blinding euphoria.
"I'm gonna," Sooner than he wanted. Lee gasped and tried to go balls deep every time. He couldn't hold back, he was going to pass out if he didn't get off. Slowing down would have helped but he decided he didn't want to. He wanted to fill his lover until it was flowing out onto his balls.
"Yes, cum inside. I want to feel you cum." Neji got what he wanted. The pulsing beat along his walls, even though Lee continued to take him. The thick substance was warm and squished out with each thrust. He was shaking uncontrollably and it wasn't from the cold.
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The trip back to Konoha was done in complete silence. It was getting to him. Neji wanted Lee to say something. Anything so he'd know that his teammate recognized that he was still beside him. What was Lee thinking about? Was it because they were heading back and it meant they had to see Sakura? What would happen? "Lee?"
The sound of his name was like a red-hot poker being jabbed into his soul. He had known this was going to happen. They would need to talk about it before they got back to the village. He didn't know what to say? Everything that came to mind sounded cold and unfeeling.
"Stop!" Neji was tired of the cold shoulder. If Lee regretted it, then he wanted to know. Giving him the silent treatment wasn't very professional. They were teammates, they had to clear the air or it would be impossible to work together. They came to a halt just as the village walls came into view. Neji just needed to know one thing. "Do you regret it?"
The question was blunt and forward. Lee wanted to tell him that he didn't but that wouldn't be honest. It had been the most amazing night of his life. The sex was unbelievable and he'd never forget it. He regretted it because they didn't love each other. Sex was something that should be between couples, not friends. They shouldn't have done it. He was with Sakura and he was sure Neji had feelings for Tenten. "I do."
Neji had prepared himself for those words, it hadn't been enough. It was like a knife had been shoved right into his heart. The ache flared to life in his blood, seeing the rejection and the regret. He should have known that one night of sex wouldn't change anything. After all these years, he should have realized that he would never hold that special place in Lee's heart. "Why?"
"It was a mistake. You are my friend and my comrade, but that is all. I'm with Sakura-chan and I shouldn't have been unfaithful to her. I don't care for you in that way." Lee felt awful about having done it. Could he tell her? How would she feel knowing that he had lain with another male? She was already self-conscious about her looks thanks to her failed relationship with Sasuke. He didn't want to lose her and if she were to find out about what he'd done. "Please, I must ask that you don't tell anyone. I don't want to lose Sakura-chan."
He didn't want to lose Sakura. Lee didn't want to hurt the girl's feelings by informing her that he had been unfaithful. Neji clenched his teeth at the request. It was about that kunoichi's feelings. What about his? Or did Lee not think he possessed any? Had last night not shown him anything? Did he have to come out and say it? Did Lee think he went about fucking for the hell of it? He had only been with two others, only one had been a one night stand. The other had been a secret relationship with Kankurou of Sand. He had ended things knowing the long distance wasn't working for him. Not when the real object of his love was so close.
"Please, can we pretend that it didn't happen?" He couldn't let it get back to Sakura. She would never forgive him. It had taken years to get her attention, he couldn't ruin things over a fling. "Last night meant nothing and you know how I feel about her."
Apparently, his feelings for Sakura meant more to Lee than their own relationship. Neji felt the knife twist then turn on like a blender. Last night had meant nothing? It had meant everything to him. "Very well, if that is what you wish. No one will ever know."
"Thank you so much," Lee felt like a mountain had been lifted from his shoulders. The worry was gone but a small ache remained in his chest. It was best for their future missions if they forgot about it. It couldn't happen again, so there was no point in dwelling on one little mistake.
Neji let it go at that. He would never tell anyone but there was no way he would forget about it. Lee could if he wanted but it wasn't something he could forget. The night had been something he had wanted for years. It had happened for the wrong reasons but he didn't regret it. If Lee wanted to continue with Sakura, he couldn't stop him. He would just hold onto last night and mask the fact that those words had just broken something.
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A month's leave? That was all he had been able to con out of the Hokage. Neji had simply pointed out that for the last two years he had been working non-stop on missions. He needed a break from work. Normally, he would jump at the chance to get out of the village. What he wanted now was some peace to tend to the misery that was slowly eating away at his soul.
It had been impossible to stand around and watch as Lee was greeted by his girlfriend. If someone would actually call that a proper greeting. It had only been two days but Sakura hadn't seemed to notice Lee's absence. All his teammate had gotten on his return was a simple peck on the cheek. Just that simple action had pleased the idiot.
If Lee were his, he would have thrown his arms around him and kissed him properly. It was a bit against his upbringing but what did he care? When it came to the spandex-wearing jerk, he found that his emotions tended to rule his actions.
He wanted nothing more than to tell Lee exactly how he felt. What good would come of it? Lee wasn't in love with him. Lee had the tendency to be bi-sexual but that wouldn't help him. Not when some undeserving twit had captured his heart.
What made Sakura so special? What was it about the kunoichi that made her so unforgettable? What did she have that he didn't? He knew Lee better. He spent a hell of a lot more time with him, despite the fact that they were dating. They were closer, or so he had wanted to believe. How close could they be if Lee hadn't felt anything during their night together? What did it mean for him when Lee could so easily dismiss what had happened?
It hurt to accept what it really meant. Neji sat down on the bed, absorbing the truth. He was so easily disregarded because Lee didn't care for him. If their friendship was based on respect and care, Lee would feel somewhat guilty about just walking away. Sitting alone in the room, he didn't need to hide that he was hurting.
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For the last two weeks, Neji had been dreading seeing his teammate. However, he would rather see Lee than the pompous ass that was walking towards him. His ex had a way of making him feel like shit.
Would Tenten let him claim a headache to get out of the picnic? What were the two siblings doing in the village? Was Gaara here as well? The Chuunin exams were next week, had the Kazekage came to the village early?
"I didn't know he'd be here." Tenten wasn't sure what to do now. Everyone else was waiting for them at the designated area. It had taken her hours to get Neji to agree to coming with her. If he didn't go with her, she'd have to stag the picnic. They weren't a couple but she didn't want to be the only one to show up alone.
"It is fine." If he could ignore the fact that Lee was here with Sakura, he could ignore his ex-boyfriend. That was as long as Kankurou didn't cause a scene. Why else was he walking towards them when Temari had clearly taken a seat next to Shikamaru?
"Hey, Buns!" Kankurou greeted the kunoichi first, before turning to the Hyuuga. His sister had warned him to behave, what did she know? She had that shadow bastard wrapped around her fingers. Did they really think he'd come to Konoha and not try to patch things up? He'd been begging his brother for months now to send him to this village. "Neji."
"Kankurou, how are you?" Tenten laced her hand through his arm, in an act of possession. It clearly wasn't working. The puppet master snorted at the attempt. Figures, they both knew Neji was too gay for her to have a claim. Still, he was her friend and she wouldn't allow him to try to weasel his way back into Neji's life.
"Hanging in there. Say, do you think you can release his arm so I can have a chat with him?" Kankurou didn't care to hang around for some group picnic. He had better things to do with his time. They were only here for a week.
"It's alright, Tenten." There would be no point in denying him. It would only cause a scene and he didn't want his business aired out in the open. Neji couldn't think of one reason why he should be rude to the other shinobi. Their relationship hadn't ended on a bad note, it had just ended because he had said that was what he wanted.
"Much appreciated." The puppet master waited for the kunoichi to join the others. The large group was sitting in a spot about twenty feet away. The only one he could see was missing was the Uchiha. The only reason he had tagged along with his sister was for a chance to speak to Neji. "How are you?"
"Do you really care?" Why would he? They hadn't been in love. Neji crossed his arms to ward off any unwanted emotions. Seeing Kankurou again wasn't bothering him. It was seeing Sakura holding onto Lee's arm. The two were still happily together. Lee had truly forgotten about that night and was more than happy to forget.
"No, I came all this way to gawk at the bitch with the big forehead." Kankurou couldn't believe he'd ask something so stupid. "I miss you and I've asked Gaara to transfer me."
"What?!" The words stunned him. Neji wasn't sure what he was supposed to say. The reason he had given his ex, was that the distance was the issue. He hadn't wanted to admit that the problem lay with his feelings for another. "No, you don't have to do that. We aren't together any longer. It would be futile to leave your home for something that no longer exists."
"Doesn't it?" It did for him. Kankurou didn't care what the reasons were. What he did know was that he had found something he wanted to keep. He wanted Neji Hyuuga and he aimed to have him. Whatever the problem was, they could work through it. He was willing to try, for him.
"No." Not for him. Not after finally being with the person he wanted. Neji felt nothing for the puppet master but respect and friendship. "I don't love you."
"Really? I beg to differ. I don't care what face you wear, I've had you beneath me. I know what I felt when we were together." Kankurou wouldn't allow himself to believe otherwise. The open abandon the beautiful shinobi had shown him.
Guilt coiled in his gut knowing what the other male spoke of. Neji couldn't admit that whenever they were intimate his mind would always conjure up Lee. It had been Lee he had pretended he was making love to. It was and always has been Rock Lee. "I repeat, I don't love you."
"You can say it until you are blue in the face. I love you and I'm not giving up." Kankurou reached out to touch the beautiful face he had been longing to see. He knew what he wanted and he would get it. There weren't many that shared the same tastes as he. He'd been thrilled when he had finally gotten the Hyuuga in his bed. He aimed to keep him there.
"Kan…" Neji closed his eyes knowing he was going to allow the man to touch him. He didn't want him but he was lonely. The hurt also made him want to accept the comfort and solace that could be found in the man's arms. Anything to take his mind off of what he had just seen. Sakura had leaned over to place a kiss on Lee's cheek. It wasn't a passionate kiss, yet it stung to watch. He wanted to be the one with permission to do it.
"Neji, please." The tip of his fingers lightly caressed the cheek. Why the tear? Were his words getting through? Kankurou closed the distance between them to capture the proud chin between his fingers. Nothing stopped him from claiming the soft lips in a gentle kiss.
Neji pulled away from the mouth. It wasn't what he wanted, not this. Twenty years could pass and he wouldn't want another. Not now, not after he had experienced heaven. He used his hands to push the other male away. "Don't, I can't."
"Neji!" Kankurou couldn't believe his words weren't getting through. Where the Hyuuga had stood was an empty spot. Neji had fled and he had lost his chance. Pissed, he turned back around to inform his sister that he was going back to their room. He would just try again tomorrow. He turned and saw the fist before it slammed into his jaw.
The pain erupted through his skull. Nothing but grass and dirt caught his fall. He slid over twenty feet before coming to a halt. He groaned and mentally planned on kicking Buns in the ass. This was none of her business. She knew all about their relationship. Hell, she had walked in on them fucking. He got to his feet to confront the girl. The fist slammed into his face again, there was no end to the blows. All he caught was a glimpse of green before blacking out.
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Hands were grabbing him, yanking him off of the unconscious puppeteer. Lee heard the others shouting his name, urging him to halt. He was pulled off and drug back. Temari rushed by, along with Sakura.
"Kankurou?" Temari knelt down to see how badly he was injured. What the hell had that been about? She had known it wouldn't end well when he had ignored her warnings and approached the other male. Neji had ended things for a reason, distance wasn't it.
"He's alright, just out. His jaw and nose are broken but he'll live. Hold him still," Sakura frowned seeing the blood oozing from the crooked nose. All of them had been shocked to see the two kiss. She hadn't known Kankurou was gay. He had to be if he were kissing on Neji. It became apparent that the two had something between them with the declaration of love. What she was still rehashing was not seeing her boyfriend move. Neji's departure had acted as a signal for it.
No one had seen him move until it was too late. Kankurou had taken a sound thrashing in a matter of seconds. Even now it was taking four of them to contain a raging Lee. What was he so angry about? It wasn't like the puppeteer had forced his attention on their friend. Sakura looked over at the swearing taijutsu specialist.
He wanted to kill him. To punch that smug face in. Lee fought against the unrelenting hold but the four had a firm grip on his limbs. It irked him to see Sakura healing the damage he had done. This didn't concern her or the others. This was between him and the shinobi laying on the ground.
"Come on, Lee. What is your problem?" Naruto shouted at the thrashing head. Was he high on something? Was Lee drunk? Why else would he suddenly attack Kankurou? Lee had appeared just fine just a moment ago. Maybe a little tense and tired, but not pissed. What had caused him to snap?
"Lee!" Tenten stood in front of him, blocking his view of the downed shinobi. What the hell was this? One second Kankurou had been sucking face with Neji, the next he was getting it beat in by Lee. Why had Neji fled and what was up with Lee? It was wrong for him to attack someone like Kankurou. Not only were they allies but the puppeteer was a long range fighter. There was no way he could match Lee's speed or strength. "You sucker-punched him."
"He should have blocked." If the asshole was going to go around kissing people, he should be ready to defend himself. Lee didn't feel any remorse hearing the moaning. If only they would release his arms. Just because Neji was too polite and didn't want to cause a scene. He had kissed Neji! Had acted like they were together!
"You should stop acting like a jealous asshole." Tenten shouted back at him. Which was exactly what Lee was acting like. Did his reaction have anything to do with the reason Neji had been so moody lately? Anyone that knew Neji could see that something was wrong. The dark circles under his eyes and the weight loss.
"Seriously! You're acting like he kissed Sakura, not your teammate." Naruto added just to get his say in. He had been a little disturbed to see Kankurou kissing on Neji but he wasn't one to judge. If Neji didn't have better tastes, then that was his problem.
Was he? Lee looked towards his girlfriend that was almost done healing the rugged face. No, he wouldn't have reacted that way if he would have kissed Sakura. How would he have reacted? Lee thought about it and wasn't sure. The image flashed through his mind and he realized that he would be disappointed if she were to kiss another. Would he have done the same and struck out in anger? No, it didn't consume with him anger. He didn't feel much about the idea. The idea of Sakura ending up with another had never really angered him. Not even seeing her flirt or being hit on by the others.
That was different. That was Sakura, Kankurou hadn't kissed her. He had put his lips on Neji! Just recalling the gentle touching and hearing the man say those words. The hate blazed anew, making him want to rearrange the face to the point it couldn't be healed. "Let me go."
"Only if you promise to walk me home." Tenten didn't want him attacking the Kazekage's brother again. Once Lee nodded, she reached out to take his arm. He wouldn't start swinging and risk harming her in the process.
Lee allowed her to drag him away. He took a deep breath to calm down. Why was he so angry? What was wrong with him? "I'm sorry, Tenten. I don't know why I'm so angry."
"You mean you don't know why you are jealous." Tenten knew jealousy, she was a girl. Lee had no other reason to hit the other male. They didn't have any issues with each other. It had been the kiss to set him off. Lee hadn't liked it, but why? "Want to talk about it?"
Could he? He had asked Neji not to say anything and he hadn't. Could he break their agreement and tell Tenten about it? Would she understand what he was going through? She wouldn't say anything, if he did confess to her. "Not out here. Maybe once we get back to your place."
"Then let's go." She directed him back towards her little apartment. It was just a one bedroom flat with a kitchen. Lee needed someone to talk to and Neji had already ran off.
It took only several minutes to get there. Lee let his mind roam on his problem. What was his problem? He couldn't forget about what had happened that night. Every night he would stare up at the ceiling and touch himself. He longed to have his teammate in bed next to him. Not even being around Sakura dulled the need. It was making him notice flaws that shouldn't have mattered, that hadn't mattered before.
He was finding that he didn't like the way she chewed. She was also lacking when it came to the affection he wanted. If he would indicate that he wanted more, she would just pull away. They had yet to be intimate again since his return. She had asked him over one evening and he had declined. As she walked away, he noticed that her ass was rather flat and narrow. Her kisses were short and too wet. When it came to dates, they always did things she liked. He couldn't recall one time they had done something for his enjoyment. He was slowly coming to learn that they had nothing in common.
"I'll make something to eat since we had to leave without dinner." She was hungry and they couldn't go back to the picnic. "I'll fix some rice and beef. While I cook, you can explain why you attacked the Kazekage's brother."
Lee sat down at the two-man table with a pout. He didn't want to lie to her. What was going on between the two? If Neji would have told anyone, it was her. "Because he kissed him. Are they a couple, Tenten?"
"Not anymore." She pulled out the pot and set it down. Where had she placed that new bag of rice? "Neji ended things a while back. However, sand shinobi seem to be a little thick-headed and don't like to take no for an answer."
"Why? Why did Neji end things?" Lee wanted to know. He had been unable to tell if his teammate had been receptive of the attention. Neji had fled but that could have been from embarrassment.
"It really isn't my place to tell you but Neji has feelings for someone. He's been in love with this person for years." And from the looks would be for a long time. Neji was a complicated soul. He did everything to the extreme, which included loving someone. "That doesn't get you out of the question. Why were you jealous?"
"I want him." Saying it out loud made it more real for him. Finally admitting it. He couldn't forget about it. "Our last mission, we were together."
"I know, it was delivery mission." She recalled it. She had remained home with a cold.
"Tenten, we were together. I didn't mean for it to happen but it did." He had never evaluated his feelings before that. That had been the turning point for him. Knowing that he found the other to be stunning. Those feelings ran deeper than just that of friendship.
"Oh, oh, I see. That explains it." Tenten hadn't thought that would happen. Neji had actually made a move? "I was wondering why he has been so depressed lately. I figured he was sulking more than usual. Wait, if you two were together, why are you still dating Sakura?"
"I thought it was a mistake. I told him it was best if we forgot about it, he agreed." Was the reason Neji agreed because he already had feelings for someone? Why sleep with him if he was in love with someone else? What if Neji still had feelings for the puppeteer? Where did that leave him?
"Lee! You didn't." Tenten dropped the bag hearing it. It was a wonder Neji was so withdrawn. It must have hurt hearing that. "Of course he agreed, what else could he do? Are you really that stupid? Lee, you really need to figure out how you feel before it is too late. Why would you get jealous over Neji when you have never gotten pissed because of Sakura? Naruto use to flirt with her all the time. Why didn't you ever turn his face into putty? There is a reason why you got that jealous. At this rate, you'll figure it out after Kankurou convinces him that waiting for the impossible is pointless."
"What do you mean?" What was she trying to say?
"Duh, didn't you hear him? He wants to come here because he wants to be with Neji. If he is willing to leave his family, he has to be serious about him. Do you think he is going to just wait for you to decide what you want? Newsflash, he is probably on his way to go see him. Kankurou will gladly have him. Love can only take so much rejection before it breaks, which is why you were able to pursue Sakura for so long. Do you even know what love is?"
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The water was turning his skin to an unhealthy pink. Neji sank deeper in the tub, submerging up to his chin in the steaming liquid. No one had bothered to follow him after his quick departure hours ago. The moon was high in the sky and he couldn't sleep. He had almost gone back to the compound. That would be the first place Tenten would look for him. Wanting time alone, he had checked in at the Inn.
It was a waste of money when he had his own room but Hinata would have surely sought him out for answers. He wasn't worried about them knowing of his sexuality. His concern was how they would take his connection to the Sand Shinobi. No one could misinterpret the little display.
Was someone knocking next door? The sound came to a halt. That was his door opening and closing. He activated his Byakugan to see who was intruding. He swore recognizing the familiar chakra. "Leave."
"No."
"Now." Neji leaned his head against the rim, sighing as the door opened. He wasn't in the mood to fuck with this tonight. Hadn't he made it clear earlier?
"Not until you are honest with me." Kankurou left the door open and walked over to the tub. He wanted the truth, he deserved to hear it.
"Say what you want so I can get back to my bath." He ignored the way the brown eyes looked into the crystal clear water to eye his nakedness. It did nothing for him.
"Fine, what is going on between you and the freak with the eyebrows?" Kankurou crouched and put both hands on the edge. He wanted to know what was going on. There had to be more to it than what Neji was telling him. If it was just the distance keeping them apart, he was willing to make it so they could be together. Neji wasn't the type to easily change his mind. If he wasn't willing to work through that issue, then it wasn't the problem keeping them apart. That fucker had also ripped into his face for no reason.
"Nothing, he is a teammate." There was nothing between them. He meant nothing to Lee.
"Don't fucking lie to me. You didn't dump me because I live in Suna. Is he the reason?" Was that freak the reason he had never been able to convince his ex to open up?
"Yes and no. I ended things when I realized that you could never replace him. However, there is absolutely nothing going on between us." He just didn't have the necessary feelings to have a lasting relationship with Kankurou.
"I said don't lie to me. Don't tell me nothing is going on. There is something or he wouldn't have attacked me." Kankurou trusted his sister and if Temari said that Eyebrows was jealous, then he was.
"Why would Lee attack you? Did you smile at Sakura the wrong way?" Neji ran a hand through his hair, removing it out of his eyes. What had Lee done to warrant it being called an attack? Had he yelled at him or threatened him not to flirt with his dear, precious, Sakura-chan?
"Like I'd want that flat assed bitch. I want you and he didn't beat me unconscious because of her. He started wailing on me after you left. He got pissed that I touched you." The prick had been so fast, he hadn't been able to defend. Close range wasn't his type of fighting and especially not up against a specialist.
"He probably misunderstood something you said." Neji didn't believe it. In order to be jealous, Lee would have to care and want him. Seeing as he had spent every night for the last two weeks alone, that couldn't be right. Not to mention his teammate was still happily fawning over 'his Sakura-chan'. The two were happy together, it had nothing to do with him. "If that is all, you may leave."
"That isn't all." Kankurou couldn't believe that he was going to lose to some freak that would rather bone that female. "He doesn't love you. If he did, you wouldn't be hiding out in this room. He'd rather be with that female and you are only fooling yourself. Why hold onto someone that is too blind to see you? If he hasn't noticed you after all these years, why would he notice you later? It only took me three days of being with you to realize that you are the most beautiful and graceful person I've ever seen. I want you, despite this. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to see what we can have together, is he?"
"I am." Lee clenched his fists. Did they have to go another round? What did the sand shinobi know? He had no idea how he felt. How had he gotten here before him? He had gone to the compound and Hinata had been the one to help him locate her missing cousin. What were the two doing together in the bathroom?
"Fucking great. Who the hell invited you? Don't you know how to knock?" Kankurou stood and faced the intruder. Didn't anyone here understand what privacy was? The conversation had been private. He hoped Neji hadn't caught onto the blurted answer.
"Kankurou, will you please leave?" Neji reached out for a towel. Enjoying a bath was too much to ask in this place. He had to get rid of his first unwanted guest. "I will talk to you at another time."
"What? I was here first and he just barged in."
"So did you and I've already heard what you have to say. Get out of my room," Neji climbed out of the tub. He noticed that both sets of eyes followed his movements. The towel was wrapped around his waist. With a string of swears, the man made sure to slam his door on the way out. He was now alone with the second intruder. "Why are you here, Lee?"
"To do it. To see what we can have together." It was what he wanted. Lee wasn't sure yet how he felt about his teammate but he knew what he wanted to try. He wanted to try dating and discover where it would go. The very idea scared him.
"We have nothing together." If they had, Lee wouldn't have been able to walk away from him. "I am tired. If you don't have a valid reason for being here then I suggest you leave as well."
"I'm not going anywhere. I want to try dating," Lee let him by to enter the room but followed. He wouldn't leave until he got Neji to agree.
"That is impossible when you are in a relationship with Sakura." He wouldn't be an experiment for Lee. He wouldn't listen to this nonsense.
Lee felt a twinge of guilt at the reminder. "I spoke with Sakura-chan before coming here. She understood when I insisted that we end things. I am no longer with her."
"You aren't lying." Neji was taken aback at the announcement. Lee would never say it if it weren't true. He had really ended things with Sakura? Just for a chance to experiment with him? Why? There was a chance Lee wouldn't come to feel anything for him. Why destroy what he had with the woman he loved? Sakura couldn't be forgiving enough to allow him time to see if he wanted to be with another man. No woman would be willing to do that.
"I'm being honest. I wish to be with you. I want to explore what is happening between us." Lee was willing to argue his case further. What he did know was that he was attracted to Neji and he didn't like the idea of him being with anyone else.
Neji wanted to pinch himself hearing the words. Was he being given a chance? Was it possible to win the one he wanted? Whatever had caused this turn of events, he wasn't going to let the chance pass him by. The towel fell to the floor at his feet, "Lock the door."
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