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Disclaimer: Is Lee getting chased by Seme's that want him as their Uke? No? Then I don't own Naruto.
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Title: Angel or Devil
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Lee still felt the phantom hands on his neck as someone knocked on his door. He looked up, knowing who it was. He took a deep breath and his tallest shadowed one suddenly helped him. Lee watched as the still shadowed man -he knew it was a man thanks to the deep voice- gripped Kabuto by the back of his neck and threw him across the room. Kabuto vanished through the wall, slightly surprising Lee and he heard the shadowed man make a noise of derision.
"Disgusting dog. Barking all he can when he is nothing in reality."
Lee stared at the shadowed man then slowly smiled, feeling oddlly warm at the words. Finally, he called for Katsu to come in and it was Katsu who opened his door, carrying a tray of food.
"I am back, Angel." Katsu said, smiling brightly after taking a look around the room.
"You brought so much food, I hope you will be eating with me." Lee said, amused then fond as Katsu grinned too widely for something as simple as eating together.
"I will." Katsu said. He sat next to Lee, as close as he could until their sides were pressed together. Then he placed the tray across their laps. "I got you your favorites." he said, glancing at Lee again to see if his Angel was happy.
Lee was smiling softly now and divines, it made his heart race. Beautiful and kind, Lee really was an angel.
"What are you staring at?" Lee asked, helplessly amused by Katsu's almost drunk look.
"You." Katsu said then his cheeks darkened and he glanced away. Lee blinked and tilted his head.
"Am I really so fascinating? You are always staring at me, Katsu...I will not suddenly disappear."
"That-!...Thank you, Angel." Katsu said, his voice a whisper, then he swallowed and offered his hand as he said, "But...That is not why I stare."
Lee's brows furrowed slightly and he took Katsu's bare hand. Like always, the information flooded his mind and Lee immediately looked towards Katsu's emotions. It was like last time, Awe and worship but...he had missed something before. Lee quietly gasped and his gaze shot up towards Katsu's.
"You-" Lee began but there was a knock on his door again. He paused, staring at Katsu a moment longer before tearing his gaze away and getting up. He went to the door and opened it to see Konan.
"Leader has requested you." She said then gave Lee a tiny smile before turning on her heel to leave.
Lee stared then sighed, closing the door. He looked back at Katsu, now feeling a bit -more than a bit- shy but still smiled, "We-...we will talk about this later?"
"We do not have to." Katsu said, "I-...I am just glad that you know now. I am perfectly happy to continue loving you like this Angel. I am your demon and even I do not expect Angel's to love their Demon's."
Lee's breath hitched and he blushed again. Having it put that way, it made his heart squeeze yet race at the same time. He pressed his lips together then smiled shyly at Katsu. He walked over, stole a piece of fruit from the tray, then kissed Katsu's cheek, "I do not believe in such things. It would be all too easy to fall for a Demon like you, Katsu. Just...give me some time." He gently said then stepped back and giggled at Katsu's dazed look, "I will go see Leader; wait for me?"
"Always." Katsu said, his fingers going up to where Lee had kissed him. He grinned and it made Lee's stomach flutter a bit. Lee smiled a little wider then quickly left, popping the strawberry into his mouth.
Sweetness coated his tongue and Lee felt somehow...clearer.
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"Pein-sama!" Lee chirped as he closed the door behind him. Pein looked up from his desk and slightly leaned back, staring at the boy.
"Lee." He said then stopped as Lee practically skipped over to him.
"Pein-sama!" Lee chirped again, "Please allow me to hug you! I am extremely excitable right now and I wish to share it!"
Pein's expression didn't change but far away, Nagato's expression showed surprise then his lips twitched and he found himself smiling. Only Lee would be like this, that was something he now knew. Somehow pure in an impure world. Nagato huffed a slight laugh and the thought of keeping Lee by his side ran through his mind once again. Then he had Pein speak.
"If you wish." Pein said and almost too fast for his eyes to track, Lee was suddenly hugging him. Hands touched his skin and Nagato was enveloped in happiness and warmth. It made him tense in surprise before suddenly relaxing like he was boneless. This...he hadn't felt anything close to this in...too long. It made him shiver and crave more of the warmth Lee was sending him.
With a spare thought, he had Pein lift his arms and drape them around Lee but Nagato couldn't actually feel himself doing it. It was...disappointing.
"What is wrong?" Lee's voice echoed in his ears as if he really was right in front of him and Nagato focused a little more on Pein's path instead of the others.
"Nothing." Pein said but Lee looked worried and it tugged something inside him.
"That...you are lying." Lee said, his voice quiet for only them, "I feel it, you are saddened. Please...will you tell me what is wrong, Nagato-sama?"
Maybe it was that name coming from Lee, a sneak attack that had him telling his truth. Pein squeezed Lee's sides and said, "It is this, I cannot feel it."
"Cannot-?" Lee began but then paused and it clicked. His own expression shifted into sadness and he began to slump, "Oh..." he murmured
"I felt...happy and...warm though. That was you, was it not?" Pein asked, his expression blank without Nagato making it change. Nagato slowly began to smile as Lee nodded and he lifted his hand. He touched Lee's face, slowly cupping his cheek just to see the difference and said, "I will thank you for that. I have not felt such things in a long while."
Lee's eyes widened and he held Pein's hand, pressing his cheek against it. He sent more feelings through the link, wanting Nagato to feel happy. He sent happiness, warmth, fondness, and even love.
Because Lee did love, he loved all of those he viewed as his, even if they had hurt him.
Pein closed his eyes and his breathing stopped as Nagato felt the rush Lee gave him. Nagato shivered hard; it felt almost too pure but perfect at the same time. He hummed in his 'home' then slowly pulled himself out of his daze. As much as he wanted to stay as he was, he had a mission to give Lee -even if he wanted to change the mission to meet him again-.
"Lee." Pein said and Lee looked up at him, still holding his hand. He made a noise to tell him that he was listening and Pein continued, "I called you here to give you a mission."
"I will do anything you ask, Nagato-sama." Lee said, his eyes squinting in a smile.
Pein didn't move and Nagato had to close his eyes, his hands aching to actually feel Lee's cheek against his hand. Still, he easily pushed that want away and continued, "I want you to meet one of our informants. He will be staying in Aketono village a five days from now." Suddenly, Pein paused. Then he said, "When you receive his information, meet me in the town you saw the real me before."
"Un! I will do my very best." Lee said, his smile growing, "I will meet you again as soon as I can!"
"Good. Now-" Pein began, then there was a knock. He turned his grey-ringed gaze to the door then pulled his hand from Lee's cheek. Lee stood from his seat on Pein's legs -which he hadn't even thought about- and stepped back, also looking towards the door. Pein called for whoever to come in and Konan came in.
Lee waved at her happily and Pein nodded before looking at Lee, "You may leave. Remember what I said."
"Yes sir!" Lee chirped, saluting the man before running out of the room.
He made his way back to his room but was stopped along the way by Tobi.
"Lee-chan!" Tobi yelled, running to Lee, his arms flailing. Lee stopped and smiled again.
"Tobi, hello!" He said then laughed as Tobi hugged him, draping his taller -and surprisingly firm- body over his. Lee held onto Tobi's arms and smiled up at the man, "You are very happy right now! May I ask why?"
"It's because of Lee-chan! Tobi missed Lee-chan!" Tobi said, a slight whine in his voice.
"Lee-chan missed Tobi too!" Lee chirped then blushed as he realized what he had just said, "Oh my, I sounded like you, Tobi!" He giggled.
Tobi suddenly hugged Lee even tighter, pressing his masked face against Lee and nuzzling him, "Lee-chan is too cute! Come, come, Tobi wants to play with Lee-chan!"
Tobi began to tug Lee away and Lee felt guilty as he patted Tobi's arms, "I am sorry, Tobi. I cannot play with you right now. Leader-sama has given me a mission to complete and I must leave within the hour to make good time."
Tobi wordlessly whined like a wronged puppy, "Nooo, Tobi wants to go with Lee-chan then! Oh but Tobi can't..." he hugged onto Lee again, "Lee-chan has to come back quickly! If Lee-chan doesn't then Tobi will find Lee-chan and bring him back! Then Tobi will have to punish Lee-chan too!"
Lee blinked in surprise then laughed, loud and free. Lee laughed hard enough to bring tears to his eyes and he grinned brightly at Tobi, "Sure, Tobi. I will make sure to come back quickly." He turned and hugged Tobi back just as tightly then pulled away, "I will be back soon."
"I'll be waiting." Tobi said, his voice quieter than it had been but he was next to Lee's ear.
Lee pulled back and nodded before taking his leave again. This time, he was able to get back to his room with no interruptions. He quietly opened his door and a fond smile grew on his face as he spotted Katsu pacing the length of his floor.
"Are you so anxious?" Lee asked and a small giggle escaped him as Katsu jumped and whipped around.
"Angel!" Katsu said, the released a breath, "You-...mischievous. Heh, you get cuter and cuter with each new thing I learn." he said and just like that, Lee was blushing.
Lee shifted and shyly looked down. In the past, he would have thought that Katsu was being mean by saying such things, the distant and cruel shadows taunted him with words, calling him ugly and freak. That was before his protectors though and since he'd gotten then, he heard no more cruel words but...he hadn't heard anyone compliment him like how Katsu was either.
There was a touch to his chin and Lee was looking back up at Katsu who was a lot closer.
"You are shy but you like my words. Will you let me tell you more, Angel? Your shyness is adorable, making your cuteness stand out even more. You are so beautiful that I can hardly breathe at times and often, I think that I am dreaming the most wonderful dream."
Lee's face burned, turning pitch black at Katsu's words, "Th-th-that i-is enough! I-I-I understand!" Lee stuttered badly, stepping back and covering his face with his hands. His heart was actually racing now. Katsu's words sounded so sweet that he could practically taste them. With each word, his brain seemed to focus and the world was somehow sharper.
"Thi-This is n-not the time. Um, Leader-sama has given me a mission!" Lee blurted out.
"For how long shal I pack?" Katsu asked and it startled Lee enough that he looked at the man again. That caused Katsu to smile and he said, "I will be joining you, of course. I could not leave my Angel alone."
Lee's heart skipped again and he smiled shyly once more, "Pack for two weeks, please."
"Right away."
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Lee and Katsu made it to Aketono Village within the five days and met with the informant. He locked the information in his mind and spent an extra day in the village with Katsu. He hadn't told the man that he'd be going to give the information to Pein -Nagato- alone just yet, and he was hesitant to do it. So he pushed it back a day and then they were gathering their things and going to leave the village.
"Katsu?" Lee said as they walked, people bustling around them.
"Yes, Angel?" He said
"Regarding the information-...Leader-" Lee began but his eyes caught something that had him freezing.
"Angel?" Katsu said, turning. A cold feeling sunk to his stomach as the fear that was slowly growing on Lee's face. Panic set in when Lee began to hyperventilate. He took a step towards Lee then felt his heart stutter in pure fear as he notice something horrifying.
Lee was changing color. His sanity was dropping.
"Lee-kun, I've been looking for you..."
Katsu froze this time. He recognized that voice, not from his own memories but-
"K-Kabuto" Lee stuttered then-
He screamed.
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