To Lee, there was nothing abnormal about Naruto's frequent visits to his home. On the contrary, he was excited for them and warmly welcomed him every time.
But slowly, he started to notice some things. Just little things here and there that made him stop and think for a moment like the extra toothbrush Naruto brought just in case he ended up spending the night and didn't want to make a quick run down the street to his apartment building.
Then, there were the emergency ramen noodles stored in his cabinet for when Naruto overslept on those particular days and wanted a quick breakfast, much to Lee's chagrin, before heading to work.
Or the few sets of clothing that surreptitiously made their own space in one of his empty drawers.
Actually, he would have thought nothing of it if it were not for his dear friend Neji pointing them out on one of his visits. "It's like you two have reached that point in the relationship where you move in with each other."
Lee, red faced and a stuttering fool had vigorously assured him that it was nothing like that and it was only because their friendship was blooming into a beautiful sort of comfort. Like Neji and his.
Except, Neji nor Lee had ever left their belonging in each others homes.
He tried not to think of the unbelieving look he received from that. Or the smirk that followed.
There was no way Naruto would ever see him in that sort of suggestive light. He wasn't worthy enough.