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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.

A/N: Thanks to me starting school again, I will not be uploading new chapters every Friday anymore. Instead, it will be every Monday! Sorry for the wait!

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Title: Angel or Devil

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'I have to choose.'

Lee shuddered and tried to think. He slowly wrapped his arms around himself as he stared at the ground. His mind raced but he felt panicked.

"Katsu?" Lee whispered, "Will...will you stay with me...no matter what I choose?" he asked but there was no answer and he smiled a little painfully.

He was scared; he wanted both but what he wanted most was to not be abandoned.

Lee closed his eyes, trembling, but then a stray thought came to his mind like a lifeline.

"My mission." Lee breathed and he made himself stand. Yes, his mission, the one that Nagato will give him. That was- that was something he could focus one. He could choose later, for now, he had his mission.

"Come on, Katsu." Lee said, staring into the distance with too wide eyes, "Leader-sama gave me a mission. I must complete it."

Then, he was running. Katsu followed diligently as always and Lee knew he was running away from the choice but he couldn't help it. It was too much for him, his loyalties were torn because he remembered his love for Konoha- no, his love for its people and his friends, but he loved the Akatsuki too. They had given him so much and-

Those thoughts could be pushed for another time. For now, he had to meet with Nagato.

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It took only a day with how hard Lee pushed them with running. He fixed their exhaustion and pain by taking Katsu's pain, adding it to his own, then lightly bumping in to different civilians. He gave away all the exhaustion and pain until his hands were clear again. He quietly told Katsu to keep close, motioning him closer too because he knew Katsu reacted to either tone or movement the most. Katsu came too close but Lee didn't bother to motion the man away. Instead, he kept his eyes open for Nagato.

Nagato had told him to go to the town he first met him, did that mean the exact place too? If so...

Lee turned and headed to the grove of trees where he officially met the man for the first time.

For some reason, Lee felt...eager. He wanted to see Nagato for more than just receiving a mission. Maybe...maybe Nagato would let him rest for a moment too. He wasn't physically tired but mentally...emotionally...he was. He really was. He almost wanted to go back to Tobi and ask if he could sleep again but Nagato, Pein, his Leader was more important.

-And his thoughts flashed back to Konoha, to Shikamaru, to Ibiki, but he didn't want to think about the one who actually asked or his Leader from before-

Lee spotted red hair and something inside him suddenly relaxed. He almost stumbled but quickly regained his footing and opened his mouth to call out only to pause. Could he call out? Was he allowed?

Nagato looked up and those grey-ringed eyes focused on him. Lee's breath caught in his chest and he started running without even thinking about it. Nagato's eyes widened a fraction and he shifted, reflexively opening his arms. He caught Lee and his heart stuttered slightly as he felt Lee trembling in his arms.

"Lee...?" Nagato murmured, slowly -so slowly- wrapping his arms around the small boy.

Lee made a noise but didn't actually say anything. He clung to Nagato like a lifeline, burying his face in the man's chest. He didn't know how much he needed this until it was happening. He heard his leader say his name again and made another noise like a kitten wanting to relax. Nagato went silent for a moment, then there was weight on the top of his head and Lee sighed.

"Sorry, Nagato-sama...I am very tired..." Lee murmured and he thought that he shouldn't but he couldn't help himself, "May I sleep for a while before my new mission? I would very much like to sleep..."

"...You were fine before you left." Nagato said and it was so different listening to the real him instead of Pein. Lee could hear the tones in Nagato's voice instead of the monotone -and he sounded like he was worried no matter how subtle it was-. If he looked, he knew he would see the difference's too and he wanted to.

"I-...I regained my memories, Nagato-sama." Lee whispered, "My heart hurts and all I could think of was coming to you. I do not know what I should do..."

Nagato's hands twitched and he gripped Lee's sides a little tightly, "What do you mean?"

"My memories...that tell me that I should return to Konoha, but all I want to do is stay beside you." Lee admitted, keeping his face pressed against Nagato's chest. That was the reason he felt Nagato's heart do something funny. It...skipped. Was that...was that a good thing?

"..." Nagato stayed silent for a long moment, his body still besides his slightly fast heart beat. Lee didn't know what was going on in the man's head and couldn't read his emotions since he wasn't touching bare skin. Lee really wished that he knew. What could his Leader be thinking? Was he debating on sending him away?

Lee hoped not.

Gods he hoped not.

"Lee."

"Yes?" Lee answered immediately, his heart leaping to his throat. He had a feeling that whatever Nagato said could make or break him.

"Your mission is to stay here by my side." Nagato said and Lee's eyes widened, "You will be my assistant and you are forbidden to leave my side."

Lee's eyes burned with tears and he bit his lips hard as to not sob out loud. He nodded furiously, closing his eyes and clinging to Nagato even harder.

"Y-Yes sir!" Lee said, his voice slightly cracking. But he was glad, so very glad. Nagato wanted him to stay. He had a reason to stay. He had- he had-

He had his Leader and that was all he needed.

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True to the 'mission', Lee stayed in that town with his Leader. There was even a house which Nagato lived in. Lee learned just how much Nagato did, he found out about the other 'paths' and how many ways Nagato's attention was diverted yet the man always seemed to have time for him.

That...was it okay that that had made him feel so very special?

Lee loved that feeling and he wanted to keep it. He wanted to be special to Nagato. So he did all he could to make sure Nagato had a reason to keep him. Lee stayed be the man's side almost all hours of the day and even at night too. He didn't sleep in the same bed of course! That was...that required more courage than he had, so he just made himself a bed on the floor, under the window. That way, if anyone tried to come in, he'd know immediately.

Katsu had a room all to himself which made him admire Nagato even more.

That admiration was turning into love and Lee couldn't stop himself from falling...

It didn't matter that Nagato wouldn't love him in that way, he was happy just being by the man's side.

Lee was setting up his bed again for the night when Nagato's voice made him pause.

"Lee."

"Yes, Nagato-sama?" Lee immediately stopped what he was doing and stood up straight, all of his attention of his Leader.

"It is getting colder. You should take the bed." The man said and Lee's eyes widened.

"I-I could never!" Lee said, horrified by the thought of taking the bed from his leader.

Nagato looked at him and he seemed both amused and irritated at the same time. Lee didn't know how to take that. He didn't want his Leader mad at him...

"Consider it an order. Take the bed, Lee." The older man said, about to stand from where he'd been siting on said bed.

"I could only if you did too!" Lee burst out then slapped his hands over his mouth in horror. He hadn't meant to say that out loud! How could he dare suggest sharing a bed with his beloved Leader?! Oh, it was a thing only to happen in his dreams, but he foolishly said it out loud and now his Leader was going to look at him like he was dirt.

"..." Nagato stared at Lee with surprised eyes. He took in Lee's scared expression and the way his cheeks flushed with color. It was obvious that the boy hadn't meant to say that but Nagato felt a little bit of pride at the condition.

"Fine." He said, making Lee jerk out of his thoughts.

"H-huh?" Lee made a noise of confusion and Nagato rested back on the bed.

"We share. That is your condition, isn't it?" Nagato said, slightly raising his brow, "It wouldn't do for my assistant to get sick."

The flush on Lee's cheeks darkened but he couldn't bring himself to reject Nagato's words. He...he really wanted to share. So Lee took the blanket and pillow he'd been using and brought it with him to the bed. The bed looked like it could hold them both, but only if they were close. It made Lee's heart race in his chest and he swallowed nervously, slightly too excited. Nagato said his name and Lee jumped before quickly throwing his blanket over the bed and setting down his pillow. He was already dressed for bed so he crawled under the blankets, trying to make himself as small as possible.

Nagato got in as well, far more 'relaxed'. Lee could already feel the heat coming off of Nagato's body, so much more than when he 'played' as Pein. Then skin brushed his arm and Lee made a slightly wounded sound. Nagato paused.

"Lee?" He said and Lee trembled.

He couldn't do it.

"I am sorry, Nagato-sama! I cannot share!" Lee burst out, trying to get out of the bed at once. Almost immediately, he felt an arm like a steel band hook around his waist and pull him back down. Lee gasped and froze, all of his senses on the limb around him. His leader was touching him.

"Lee, what is the matter." Nagato said, his tone more of a demand for an answer than an ask, yet his voice was gentle too, coaxing.

"I am sorry, I am so sorry." Lee said, covering his face in shame.

"What are you sorry about." For a split second, Nagato wondered if Lee betrayed him in some way but...he doubted it. Anyone else, he could see it but not Lee. Lee was...Lee was too soft to betray.

"I want to touch you." Lee said though he knew he shouldn't, but he couldn't stop himself from confessing, "I cannot sleep beside you when all I want to do is-" he forced himself to stop, biting his tongue painfully.

"What do you want to do?" Nagato asked, his voice lower than before and slightly rough. Lee didn't notice besides the shiver it subconsciously caused. Nagato felt that his mouth was too dry and swallowed hard. Could it...? Did Lee...?

"I want to hug you and I want to be held by you." Lee said, starting to cry, "I am so sorry, I know I should not but I do! I want to feel you touch me, feel your hands against my cheeks and-" Lee's words caught in his throat as he suddenly felt a large hand against his cheek, turning his head. His own hands fell from his eyes and he stared at Nagato with wide eyes.

"And?" Nagato gently urged Lee to continue, shifting so that he was beginning to loom over the small boy.

"A-and...and I-...I want to-" Lee stuttered quietly, his thoughts running away from him. He couldn't think when Nagato was looking at him. Those grey ringed eyes always seemed to stared right into him. It made him feel warm. Lee blushed hotly, "I want to k-kiss..."

Nagato smiled, "You are...so pure." he said, stroking Lee's cheek with his thumb before slowly lowering his head. He kissed Lee softly, not wanting to scare the boy off. He felt Lee's lips tremble under his own before slowly pressing back. It delighted him and how could he hold back after that?

Nagato slipped his tongue between Lee's lips, licking the line of white teeth that blocked him from his prize. Lee made a surprised noise, his mouth opening slightly and Nagato took advantage of that, pressing his tongue into Lee's mouth. He groaned as he tasted how sweet Lee was. His body turned hot and only burned hotter as Lee clung to him, making noises like he'd never been kissed before and he wanted more. Nagato gripped Lee's hips, pulling him closer.

Lee jerked and mewled, tearing at Nagato's already fragile control.

"N-Nagato-sama?" Lee whimpered, barely turning his head to breathe. Nagato allowed it and dipped his head down further to Lee's neck, sucking on the pale skin, making red marks like a claim.

Lee trembled harder, his body twitching at the flashes of pleasure running through him. A noise forced its way from his throat and he moaned as Nagato found a sensitive spot. He tilted his head further, slightly tugging Nagato closer. He wanted. He wanted so much more but he didn't know exactly want he wanted.

Or, he wouldn't know if it wasn't for the hardness pressing against his hip.

He created that? He made his beloved Leader hard with want?

Lee swallowed hard and shifted his hand to touch bare skin so he'd know for sure. What he felt knocked his breath out of his lungs. His beloved Leader, his Nagato...loved him. Lust and love swirled in his mind through the link like a drug and Lee didn't even know he was begging 'Please, please, please' until Nagato yanked himself away and tore away his bed clothes.

But then Nagato paused and Lee whimpered like it hurt.

"Are you sure you want this?" Nagato asked and Lee loved him more for it, "If we continue, I...I will never be able to let you go."

Lee's heart skipped and he wrapped his arms around Nagato's neck, gently pulling him down to press a slow kiss to those wonderful lips. "Please, Nagato-sama...make me yours." he murmured against those lips.

Nagato growled lightly and showed Lee just how much pleasure a human could have.

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Tangled in Nagato's arms, Lee didn't know what was happening in the outside world. For the entire time he'd been with his Leader, he didn't know the lie Pein-Nagato had told Obito to keep the man from finding Lee. He didn't know that Obito was still trying to find him and slowly going madder madder as more time passed without him. He didn't know that those from Konoha -Shikamaru, Ibiki, Team Gai, and even Naruto- were still looking for him. He didn't know that Itachi was searching tirelessly for him, needing to know that he was safe and hoping that nothing was happening to him. He didn't know that Gaara was still sending out Suna's ANBU to find him and bring him to Suna -and Gaara would send him back to Konoha if that was his wish no matter how much he still wanted to keep Lee-

He didn't know and because he didn't, he was happy in Nagato's arms, sweaty and sated in a way he'd never been before.

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