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Chapter 17: It is you that I find.

Lee's baffled look was priceless; he was priceless. This whole situation must have confused him, but he looked more than happy to see me, almost ecstatic. He might've acted differently if the two women hadn't been in the room but since they were he was just struck motionless and speechless for an instant. After the shock left him he quickly bowed to the Hokage and then to me.

"Good afternoon?" He said politely, not having meant for it to come out as a question. He was very much confused, his smile broken by pure befuddlement. I almost wanted to laugh, but that would've been a little too out of character.

"And a good afternoon to you, Lee. Please, sit down next to Gaara-san. We were just talking about you." Tsunade-san said calmly. He obeyed her, but his confusion only deepened as he sat next to me in a chair already placed there. He looked to me for answers but finding that he wouldn't get any he looked back to Tsunade-san.

"What…? How…?" He started, and then decided on what he'd ask first, "How did you know I was out there?"

"I know everything that goes on in my village. And right now you're the topic for some troubling controversy, so I needed you here. I'm going to ask you a few questions. After I finish, the Kazekage might have some questions of his own, and he'll ask you them. Alright?" Tsunade-san stated calmly. She was tougher in person than I had remembered. Lee nodded, he tried to say something but words failed him at the moment. Tsunade-san was one of the few people I respected enough to add a courteous suffix to their name. I respected Lee but I didn't add the suffix out of familiarity.

"Ok then, first question. Would you be willing to take on an S-rank mission, one you may never return from?" She asked, the smile on her features disappearing and being replaced by a look of the utmost importance. Lee paused, and then nodded his head solemnly.

"I'll be willing to do whatever it is you ask me to, Hokage-sama." He said, being the selfless person he was he actually meant that. He wasn't afraid to die for the sake of truth, justice, or youth.

"Good, second question. How do you feel about Sunagakure?" She asked, her look still intimidating. Lee hesitated even longer this time, wondering what this question had to do with anything. I already knew what the questions were and what they were for, the only thing I needed to know were Lee's reactions and answers.

"It's a good shinobi village and our alliance is strong. The people there are courteous and most of them are very skilled ninjas." He said, as if reading the answer of a fact sheet.

"Yes, it's true. But what is your personal opinion on it? How would you like staying there?" She said, a small smile entering her face. Lee was confused and surprised at the same time. Having no idea how this was all going to work out, he answered.

"It's nice, the difference between here and there is large, but it's got it's own beauty. If told to stay there for a mission I would not mind in the slightest." He said, a smile encompassing his features as he talked. He was getting less and less nervous, but he was still completely confused. Tsunade-san nodded at his answer.

"Third question. How do you feel about the Kazekage to your right?" She said letting herself smile. Lee turned a light shade of crimson as he looked at me and then turned back to Tsunade-san.

"I have fallen head over heels in love with the Kazekage, Tsunade-sama." He proclaimed boldly. His face was beet red but his look was determined. I let myself smile slightly at him as he caught my eye, which only made his face redden to its fullest extent.

"I suspected as much." Tsunade-san said shooting us both sly smiles. "That being said, here's my last question. Would you do anything and everything to protect the Kazekage?" She asked, shooting Lee another serious look. His face partly returned to normal, a small blush still apparent.

"Of course I would. I would die for Gaara-san." He said, absolutely serious. He was just that kind of person. He was still perplexed but completely sure of himself. I felt something stir deep inside of me; like my heart was going burst he was filling it so much. All the parts I'd sealed off, he was reawakening the parts I thought had died. I had been broken, and he was able to fix me.

"Very good. Kazekage-san? Anything you'd like to add before I tell Lee about his mission?" Tsunade-san said. I didn't know if I had anything more to add. What was there to add? Once she explained this all to him he'd definitely be excited. Or would he? Would he choose me over his home, his friends, his way of life? By asking him to do this, was I tearing him away from everything he knew and loved?

"I'd just like Lee to know it's his decision to make. He does not need to be the one to fill this position." I said calmly. Tsunade-san shot me a look of momentary disbelief. I just nodded to her, Lee's confusion only growing. Lee was the only one who could take this position, and I knew that. But I didn't want him to feel like he was being forced into anything.

"As I said, Lee, this is a classified S-rank mission. Should you feel up to it you could start on it today. I don't know how long this mission will last, only the Kazekage will know for sure when it has ended." She looked towards me quickly then back at Lee. "If you should choose to take on this mission, you shall become the Kazekage's personal bodyguard." She said, an unneeded emphasis on 'personal.' "And you would hold that position until further notice. You would be taking on this mission not only for your village, but also for the Kazekage himself. He came to me, asking for assistance. Our alliance being as strong as it is, I agreed to let you become his bodyguard, if that was what you decided. But this does not exclude you from other missions. Even though you'd be living with the Kazekage I would still expect you to check in, take on missions given to you that wouldn't interfere with what the Kazekage gave you to do. Is that clear?" Lee, after pausing to take all the information in, nodded. "Alright, so are you ready to take on this assignment?"

"Of course I am. As I said, I'd do anything for Kazekage-san. Plus you said I'd be doing it for my village. I would never want to let you down, Tsunade-sama!" Lee said, giving her an honest hardworking smile. Tsunade-san shook her head a little, smiling.

"You're a model ninja, Lee. Even though I'm sure we'll still see each other, I'll miss having you around. And I'm sure your fellow villagers will agree. We'll all miss having our Beautiful Green Beast around." She said, giving Lee a sad smile. Lee's eyes were welling up with tears as he stood up and reached for her hand. She gave him hers without hesitation they shook hands as if sealing a deal.

"I'll miss everyone dearly." He said, his voice cracking a bit. I stood up, realizing it was time for our exit. I don't believe I have said one thing directly to Lee yet, and vise versa.

"Thank you very much, Tsunade-san." I said, nodding to her, she smiled in return.

"Take care, of yourself and your new bodyguard. I'm expecting you to not let him over exert himself." She said, almost winking. I gave her a small smile before turning to leave.

"Thanks so much, Tsunade-sama. I will be the best bodyguard ever, and I'll continue to do even more missions! Tell everyone goodbye for me! I'll miss you and everyone else but I will still keep you all here, in my heart." I heard Lee say after me. I walked out of the office, Lee trailing close behind as he waved and bowed. As the door closed behind him we turned to look at each other in the silent corridor. Lees smile dwindled down to almost nothing as he looked at me, he was nervous again. I had missed him so much, but now that we were together again I could hardly think. I hadn't planned this far ahead. The silence thickened as we stood there, both of us at a loss of what to do next. An idea stuck me.

"First order of business." I said casually as he looked at me. "Kiss me." I said, my face heating up only slightly. As we held each other's gaze he finally stepped closer, and I added a commanding, "Now."

"Yes sir." He said, and I might have taken him seriously if he hadn't been such a bright red. He carefully and very slowly came closer, almost bringing his lips to mine before pausing in nervousness. Pushing myself upward onto my tiptoes I brought my lips to his, not wanting to wait for him to work up the nerve. We held the position for a moment, Lee still in shock, before he brought his arms around me. I let myself fall onto the balls of my feet again and broke away from him.

"You failed to complete your first order. As punishment you'll have to complete the first order a hundred more times." I said, giving him a stern look. He just smiled down at me, getting the game now.

"I promise a hundred kisses then, starting with this one." He said, leaning down and giving me a quick peck on the lips. "But I must say that this isn't a sufficient punishment. I'll have to give you an innumerable amount of kisses to make up for it." He leaned down again as I wrapped my arms around him. He let his lips linger, and soon I found him inside my mouth without realizing I had let him in. He was getting better at this. As our tongues clashed I felt nothing but him, and wanted nothing but this. But he broke away, and I remember where we were again. We couldn't be caught like this already, that'd look bad.

"We'll continue this later." I said, my command leaving no room for argument, but I didn't think he'd disagree. He smiled and let go of me, stepping back so he could give me a salute.

"Yosh." He said, trying to look serious as a smile broke out onto his lips. I turned around and headed for the stairs but found myself being lifted, I looked up at the owner of the arms around me in confusion.

"You came all the way here from Sunagakure, and as your personal body guard I must ensure your health, so I shall carry you back, so you can get some rest." He said in reply to my questioning gaze, smiling.

"If you insist." I said, but I wasn't complaining. I didn't need the rest but the thought of Lee's arms around me was comforting. I hadn't brought my gourd with me, knowing I wouldn't need force for this meeting, so I fit into his arms easily. It was a couple day's journey, even with Lee's speed, and I wouldn't let him over exert himself. We'd find something to do in the two or three days journey for rest, though there wouldn't be much sleeping involved. I'd let him rest fully soon enough, but not just yet. I'd waited too long to be loved, and now was the time to make up for all my years spent without.