Harouno Sakura punched through the wall in front of her, barely missing a stunned Rock Lee. "Lee-san, how many times have I told you... I am NOT going to go out with you!"
"But... Sakura-chan!" Lee hung his head. "Still no?"
"Yes... Like I answer every day when you ask me..." She rolled her eyes, and walked to the window of her hospital office. "You're just way too unique for me..." She pulled the curtains open, her head turned to the fresh breeze.
"Gai-Sensei says that luck is also part of a ninja's strength!" Lee perked up, and walked over to stand next to Sakura. The co-head of Konoha hospital turned her head and smiled.
"I do like you though... You're one of my best friends. I guess... I'm still upset about Ino..." sakura turned her face downwards, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Lee hesitated a moment, then put his arm around her.
"Sakura-chan... I promised to protect you... But how can I protect you from emotional pain?" Lee lowered his head onto her. "I will always be here for you..."
"Lee-san... Thank you..." Sakura glanced up at him and gave a sad smile. Lee smiled in the same way, before getting up and walking over to the door.
"Well, I'm taking my Genin on a mission today... I'll be back later." He slowly opened the door and stepped though. It closed behind him with a click. There were a few seconds of silence, before a noise came from the hall. "YAHOO! Sakura-chan says she likes me! Yah!" A loud crashing noise was heard, followed by a groan.