Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Wish I did.

Davi you're hopeless, but I love you anyway. Thanks for the help Laur!. Aka Palmtree-Epiphany

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"I'll protect you until I die!"

"What a fool!" she thought. "But yet there's something so truthful about what he said. I can't get it out of my head."

The hospital room was dark and smelled strongly of medicine. She hated that smell. She could see that he was doing better somewhat, besides having one leg and an arm bandaged.

"Lee-san, you tried so hard. Why does this have to happen to you?"

Sakura could feel her eyes well with tears. A few tears fell on the flowers she had in her hand, reminding her of their presence. After placing them in water Sakura sat beside the hospital bed.

"Lee-san? Can you hear me?" Sakura whispered.

Lee's eyes fluttered and opened.

"S..Sa,,,Sakura? Is that really you? Or am I still dreaming?"

" No Lee-san I'm really here. How do you feel?"

"I could be better." Lee replied signing heavily. "I'd be better if I'd beaten that Gaara kid. He's stronger than I've ever imagined! " Lee thought, clenching his fist as he did so.

"Lee-san are you ok?" Sakura asks noticing his uneasiness. She looked at his shirtless body in amazement, apart from the scars on his arms and hands from harsh training and the new injuries, his body was perfectly chiseled. She reached out to touch his soft skin (or she thought it looked soft) until she saw the look on Lee's face.

"Oh…oh I'm s s sorry Lee-san I didn't mean to……." Sakura tried not to stutter but the look on Lee's face made her feel awkward. Lee's face was a mixture of want and disbelief. He wanted more than anything for Sakura to touch him but he was shocked that she nearly did. His fondest wish had nearly come true! His

(or he hoped soon to be his) Sakura had almost read his mind. Like they were meant to be! He could hardly contain his excitement.

Looking at the now overly excited Lee. Between all the "Ya hoo's" and "Woo hoo's" Sakura couldn't help but giggle. His body was all jittery and if he hadn't been injured she was sure he'd be jumping around. Sakura had seen him get this excited only once before. She only knew of one way to snap him out of it, but she really didn't want to punch him so she tried the subtle approach.

"He hem!"

"Lee-san?"

"LEE-SAN!"

"This calls for drastic measures." she thought. "What to do…….? I still don't want to punch him, but there's no other way to snap him out of it………I know!"

Sakura was struck with a great idea. She grabbed Lee's face, leaned in so close their noses touched and kissed him. She got more than she bargained for because Lee pulled her in for a more passionate kiss.

" I can't believe I'm doing this! He's not…….Sauske-Kan. But there's something about him I just can't….."

Sakura's thoughts, and kiss, were interrupted by a sharp tap on her shoulder.

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Sorry about the short chapter guys, but I wanted to get this one out quick for reviews! So please review! Let me know what you think. The next chapter will be up as soon as I can. Love you Lauren for all your help! This is my first Fiction so try to be nice. -HisBeautiful- If you have any questions my email address is HisBeautiful@hotmail.com