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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: Cherry Lotus
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Lee climbed the stairs to the room he'd given to Zabuza. The slowly opened the door and stepped in before closing it behind him. He paused, looking at Zabuza's slumbering form before whispering his name. Zabuza immediately woke.
"Lee?" Zabuza said, having recognized him. His voice was husky with sleep, "What's going on? Trouble?" he continued, pushing himself up.
Lee quickly went to Zabuza's side, gently placing his hand on Zabuza's chest, "No, no trouble, I promise."
"Then what?" Zabuza asked, but half his attention was on Lee's hands. They were warm.
"I..." Lee paused, blushing. Maybe he shouldn't ask...but he needed to sleep and he needed it to be nightmare free, "...I cannot sleep. Will you let me sleep with you?"
Color tinted Zabuza's cheeks and he scowled, his sharp teeth showing. Lee began to wilt, regretting asking. He should have known that Zabuza would say no. Why would Zabuza want to? That one time was a one off and he should have realized the offers had been jokes. Lee took a step back but then Zabuza grabbed his wrist and yanked.
Lee gasped as he fell onto the bed and Zabuza. He scrambled to get up but froze as a muscled arm curled around his waist, tilting him onto his side.
"Idiot." Zabuza said yet his grip was so firm but soft and he was so warm, "Go to sleep."
Lee blushed, ducking his head as Zabuza was letting him use his chest as a pillow. It...It made him feel warm inside and so, so fond. Zabuza sounded angry but his actions were gentle. Lee liked it, he really did. It made him want to smile. And well, there was a reason he asked Zabuza instead of going to Sakura or Haku.
But even that personal thought was for another day. He was so warm and comfortable.
He fell asleep so easily.
And woke up too soon. He didn't want to wake up just yet. He was too comfortable and he had missed sleeping beside someone. Maybe he should get Zabuza to sleep with him more often. Like he thought, he had no nightmares -memories- haunting his slumber. But he had to get up, he had to get up and pack.
So Lee sighed and slowly slipped out of the bed. Zabuza made a noise as soon as his feet touched the ground and Lee turned towards the man. He smiled at seeing the way Zabuza shifted towards him, eyes barely open and hazy with sleep. He giggled and leaned down.
"Thank you, Zabu-kun." Lee whispered so quietly before pressing his lips to Zabuza's cheek. Zabuza made a grumbling growl like noise that made Lee smile again and he began to pull back but paused as he felt a hand cup the back of his head. Then there was pressure against his lips.
Lips moved against his own and it was soft. Lee shivered, his legs feeling like jello and he was melting. It was soft and slow and Lee could feel his face heating up. He twitched and made a little noise as he felt those sharp teeth against his mouth. Then those teeth scraped against his lip and Lee moaned, trembling at the feeling.
The hand on his head twitched and the firm grip loosened. Then suddenly, Zabuza wasn't kissing him anymore. Lee slowly opened his eyes, eyelids fluttering as he felt so fuzzy. But the fuzzy feeling was fading quickly as Zabuza stared at him in shock.
"...I'm not dreaming." Zabuza said
The flush that had been fading came right back and Lee swallowed, his mouth feeling dry and somehow needy. He slowly shook his head. There was visible panic on Zabuza's face before the man paused, seeming to realize something.
"And...you're not running." Zabuza continued.
Lee's blush darkened. He ducked his head a little, shy. Still, he shook his head in answer.
-Was Zabuza going to apologize? Tell him that he didn't mean it? That he was dreaming about another girl? Or was he going to tell him the truth? Confess that he had feelings because Lee knew he did. He couldn't reason away Zabuza's blushing and his way of acting. It was only towards him that he acted in such a way... Or was he going to do nothing?-
Zabuza's hand was still on his head though there was no pressure keeping him where he was. That's why he felt the twitch again and he saw the way Zabuza's adam's apple bobbed when he swallowed.
"Lee..." Zabuza murmured and his face was coming closer again. Lee shakily inhaled but he didn't move away. He should, but he didn't want to. That was his selfishness coming back again.
But the door slammed open and Lee was suddenly under Zabuza's body. He bit back a gasp and it said something that he didn't have to fight off an automatic instinct to fight.
"Get off of My Lady." Kimimaro said, his low tone rolling over Lee's skin. That was the first time Lee ever heard Kimimaro sound like that.
"Kimi-kun." Lee said, keeping his own voice soft even as he stayed under Zabuza -Zabuza had automatically protected him. It was funny but so kind and sweet at the same time-.
"My Lady."
"Calm, Kimi-kun, I am okay. You know Zabuza is a friend." Lee said then finally pulled his gaze away from Zabuza -his stomach was warm from staring at Zabuza over him. It was...certainly something- and looked towards Kimimaro. "Go back downstairs? I will be with you in a moment."
"...As you say." Kimimaro said, but it was a long moment before the door closed.
Lee sighed, his head falling back but then giggled as Zabuza grumbled, "That boy has problems."
He smiled up at Zabuza, making the man jolt and look away, his ears going red. It was endearing and Lee reached up, cupping the man's face. "You are...," Lee said, "so sweet." then he lightly tugged Zabuza down, allowing the man the power to pull away if he wished, but he didn't and Lee kissed him softly on the lips. He felt the shift as Zabuza moved closer, his body heat warming up his own body even with the scant inches between them.
"This...this is something we will speak about when I come back, Zabuza." Lee whispered against Zabuza's lips and he felt the harsh exhale before Zabuza kissed him. It was different from the first slow one. This was hard, like he thought that it might be the last time he was allowed to kiss him. It made Lee tremble and his lips tingle. He gasped as Zabuza bit his lip and a tongue licked his teeth before Zabuza was pulling back.
"You'll remember that while you're gone." Zabuza said, grinning at the blush coloring Lee's cheeks.
Lee gave a breathy laugh, his lips curving into a smile, "Yes." he said, "And you'll remember me."
"As if I could forget."
Lee grinned and the air around them still felt charged. He leaned up and nipped Zabuza's lip before slipping out from under the man. He laughed again as he quickly dodged Zabuza's reaching arm. "I must get ready, Zabu-kun. Or I will stay here for longer than I should."
Then he left the room, giggling as he heard Zabuza's grumbles. He went to Sakura's room instead of his own and saw that the girl was still asleep but there was a bag packed at the side of her bed. He smiled and made quick work of his own before changing and heading downstairs where Kimimaro was standing, tense.
"My Lady." Kimimaro said the moment Lee was in sight. Already, he was moving to Lee's side and Lee was abruptly reminded of a...puppy? "My Lady, is-...is that man included as well? Or do you wish for me to remove him."
Lee blinked, "Remo- No, I do not want Zabuza removed." Lee said then felt his cheeks warm, "He- He is included. I have a- a few people who are...included."
Gods, this was embarrassing to say! He felt like a- a- He couldn't say it! Not even in his head!
"I am sure you will meet a few more as time passes. We will be together for a full year after all." Lee said and he made himself smile through his embarrassment.
"You are amazing, My Lady." Kimimaro said, startling Lee and he felt his heart skip.
Lee immediately laughed, turning away, "I do not know about that, but thank you, Kimi-kun." then he realized something, "Oh! I apologize! I have been calling you- I will go back to Kimimaro-kun."
"No!" Kimimaro said, "I mean, you do not need to, My Lady. You can call me whatever you wish."
"You do not mind...?"
"No, not at all."
Lee shifted, blushing. He didn't even know why he was blushing now, but he couldn't stop. He smiled instead and nodded, "Alright, thank you Kimi-kun. You are very kind."
Kimimaro smiled and it was a lovely thing to see. It made Lee feel calmer and his own smile brightened.
"I like your smile Kimi-kun. You should do it more often." He found himself saying and Kimimaro's eyes widened a fraction before his smile grew a little more.
"As My Lady commands." Kimimaro said and Lee felt something squirm inside him.
Lee wiggled slightly and didn't know what to say to that. But he was saved as he heard the front door open and only a few would come in without knocking.
"Kakashi?" Lee called out and two voices came back.
"With company." Kakashi said
"Lee-chan, we're here!" Naruto shouted at the same time and with that, Lee guessed that Sasuke was there too.
"Welcome. Have you eaten breakfast yet?" Lee asked, taking a few steps towards them, shamefully grateful that they were there. Naruto immediately began to whine, making Lee laugh. It seemed to be the signal because Haku, Sakura, and Zabuza came down the stairs as well.
"Good morning, Lee." Haku said, yawning as he did. He gave Lee a sleepy smile, comfortable even with the others in the room. Lee always made him comfortable though.
"Why didn't you wake me Lee? You meanie..." Sakura said, more of a mumble than anything. She stumbled and fell against Haku but didn't bother to move away as she used him to keep her up as she walked.
Zabuza rolled his eyes and picked Sakura up before she could fall. He put her on the couch but as he passed Lee, he brushed his hand against Lee's waist. Lee felt his skin prickle even with the cloth separating them.
Sakura made a noise and pressed her face into the couch but turned her head as soon as she heard Naruto who immediately ran to her side.
"Sakura-chan! Can you believe it!? We're getting another mission! Finally!" Naruto cheered and Sakura smiled, actually starting to wake up with Naruto there.
"Quiet down dope. It's too early for you to be you." Sasuke said, walking further into the room. He went to Lee's side and stood there, close enough to feel Lee's body heat but not actually touch. He gave Kimimaro an odd look. "Who is he." Sasuke asked Lee.
"This is Kimimaro. He is a friend who will be staying with me for a while." Lee answered and Sasuke's face twitched. Lee nudged Sasuke and Sasuke frowned but it wasn't a real one. He looked away but nudged back.
"I will go make breakfast. Will you be able to eat, Lee?" Haku asked from behind him and Lee felt a light tug on his shirt. Lee looked back, reaching back to take Haku's hand and gently squeeze it.
"Yes, thank you Haku. I do love eating your food." Lee said with a big smile and Haku smiled back, color tinting his cheeks.
"I'm glad, I'll make it extra delicious for you then." Haku said, squeezing Lee's hand as well. He hummed in content as Lee giggled then went to do as he said he would.
"So popular." Kakashi said, placing his hand on Lee's shoulder and slightly tugging him back. Lee followed the pull until he felt his back brush against Kakashi's chest then he looked up at the man with a curious expression. Kakashi's eye crinkled in a smile and he shook his head.
"Jiraiya is going to meet us here in a bit. I saw him heading towards the Hokage tower on the way here." Kakashi said
"Oh good, that gives us more time to eat. You will join us?" Lee asked as felt a flare of happiness as Kakashi nodded.
"Kakashi-sensei didn't let us eat!" Naruto paused in his conversation with Sakura to complain to Lee, "He came in and I barely had any time to pack!"
"Do not worry, you will be eating here Naruto-kun." Lee said
"Thanks Lee-chan! You're the best!" Naruto cheered
Everything felt full to Lee. Almost everyone was there in their place and it was great. There were only a few people missing that could make this perfect but it was enough.
"The food is almost done." Haku said and Lee went to help while the others went to the dinning room.
Breakfast was rowdy but Lee wouldn't have it any other way.
Then Jiraiya was knocking and it was time to leave. And they were going to be gone for a month...
Lee wondered if they really could bring Tsunade back
-Lee wondered if they were going to meet Itachi and Kisame anyway-
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