Here's another chapter, like I promised. I added a bit more depth to Lee, I hope that I didn't over do it. I don't want to take away from Lee's personality with a bit of darkness. :3
Please R&R! That what make me ubber happy. XD
Neji nearly choked on his own words. Lee continued to look at the boy, before throwing his head back slightly…and laughed. Neji blinked. This hadn't been the reaction he planned on. Another laugh rang from somewhere in the clearing, and before long, a laughing, half naked, Akiko fell from her position in the bushes, her and Lee's laughter ringing through the air. After a minute or two, the two calmed down, and Akiko wiped the tears from her eyes. "Heavens no!" she exclaimed, taking on a British accent. "Lee is my little brother….cousin….person…well he pays the bills." Akiko said, pulling her tank-top back over her head. Neji only just realized the blush that had crept to his cheeks, was creeping away just as quickly as it had came. Catching a glimpse of Akiko's unnaturally pale, soft looking flesh was almost too much for him to handle.
As if he had read his mind, Lee gave Neji…a look. An indescribable look. Although he knew Akiko could fully take care of herself, he suddenly felt very protective over the girl he affectionately cares for. As Akiko pulled her skirt over her hips, Lee took hold of her arm. "Hey!" "If you will excuse us Neji." Lee said with a slight bow of his head, a stern look in his eyes. "We must leave you now. It is getting a bit late." Lee lied, tightening his grip on the girl. She could have easily over-powered her nee-chan, but chose not to, curious of his antics. "BUT IT'S ONLY EARLY NOON!" and with that, Lee poofed them to their shared apartment.
"What on Earth are you doing Lee? I thought we were going to spar!" Akiko complained, stepping out of the smoke cloud. Something clouded Lee's every thought, something dark. Seeing the looks Neji gave HIS Akiko made his blood heat. He grabbed her arm once again and pulled her into her room, and sat her on the bed. "Lee, what's wrong?" Akiko asked, looking up at the dark eyed boy. He bent down to her level, and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I…don't want you hanging out with that shady Hyuuga any longer. He's no good for you." Lee said. This took Akiko by surprise. Lee had always talked of treating your teammates like the equals they are, and here he is, bashing one of his friends. She looked down to her feet for a moment, thinking over what her precious nee-chan had just spat at her, clenching and unclenching her fists. "Lee…" she started. No response. Lee had fled the room. The warmth that was once gripped around her shoulders had left her so suddenly, she barely felt the figure leaving the room hastily, hand covering his mouth. Never before has she seen Lee act so strangely. He had always been a level headed ninja, something she had come to admire, but his behavior proved to her today that even the most calm of ninja can loose it a bit at times.
She hurried down the hall, trying to catch up to the fleeting body. "Lee!" She called, the green clad figure turned a corner and entered the living room. Before she could even round the corner, the front door slammed shut, Lees shoes no where to be seen. She stared longingly at the door, hoping that the boy would come back. The door stood closed, almost testing her, teasing her. She sighed inwardly and walked into the kitchen and plopped down onto the counter. "What's his problem all of the sudden?" She thought to herself, looking around the empty house, feeling a bit empty herself. The light pitter patter of moisture could be heard from where she sat. "Where have you gone Lee?"
Well, there you have it. Again, I hope I didn't take away from Lee's laready great personality with the bit of darkness I added to him. I hope you like it, and again, please read and review. :3