Drabble Three: Hospital
Neji was visitng Lee in the hospital again. He was used to the smell of it now, used to the nurses who greeted him with admiration on their faces, used to the strict visiting hours. But he had never gotten used to look of sadness that graced Lee's face when anyone mentioned the boy's health.
He didn't want Lee to try and accept what had happened. He wanted Lee to overcome it. And he wanted to help.
Today Neji had brought along something he thought would help.
Lee was sitting in his hospital bed, wearing his hospital clothes and looking out of his large hospital window as usual. Neji hated hospitals.
Lee's face brightened when he saw Neji come in. He liked visitors, but he especially liked when Neji took time to come visit him. He was surprised his team mate came as often as he did. Lee never really thought Neji had cared that much.
Neji entered the room and put the small cactus ha had brought for the boy next to his bed. It was a small plant, and it barely classified as flowers, but it had come from Neji and Lee loved it.
"A cactus?" Lee questioned, feeling his stomach do little happy flips.
"Ah."
"Why a cactus?"
"I thought you'd like some flowers. And cacti don't need lots of attention, but they're strong. It reminded me of you."
"I don't need attention?" Lee looked a but put out by this. Neji shook his head and scooted closer to the boys bed.
"You misunderstand. I'm saying your strong." Neji whispered.
Lee looked like he wanted to cry, in a happy sort of way. "Thank you."
Neji sat down, but not in his usual place. Now he sat on the edge of Lee's bed very close to the boy. Gently, he pushed Lee's shoulders back so that he was forced to lay down and pinned the ninjas hands above his head, all the while being mindful of Lee's arm.
"Neji?"
"Yes?"
"What are you doing?"
Neji never bothered to respond verbally.
Owari.
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