I thought it was about time I updated this story, don't you think? But first, for my own tradition, to answer my reviewers.

Fallenangel323232: She doesn't tell him because she is afraid of her own feelings, that's why.

StrawberrySakuraChan: I know, I know, but Sakura is afraid right now. I didn't want to write another story where they get together so quickly, takes away all the tension on that part.

Nirika-chan: Aw thanks, I practiced it a lot. Oh really? And back when he was hurt by Gaara? He suffered a lot there as well. Thanks for the review!

And that's all. Thank you guys! And now, for the next chapter.

Not the rain

Lee woke up slowly, the painful memory of the shot he had received the previous night, still freshly in his mind. He shifted a little bit, wincing in surprise as he found his sheets to be wet once more. Yet again on that same side, on the same spot, with the same veil of mystery covering its presence. He frowned, and looked at the ceiling. Was there a leak perhaps? He found nothing and sighed. Whatever was going on, he didn't seem to be able to grasp the situation to his full ability, and this did nothing but frustrate him.

And then, his eyes fell on the second daffodil now softly swaying next to the first one. He had received a second one? But from whom? Even more mystery! It hadn't been there when he had gone to sleep. He frowned even more, not finding anyone capable of giving him those flowers. Who, why, when? These questions haunted his mind and drove him crazy. He even started to feel a bit anxious, as if the chamber had a ghostly presence wavering above him from time to time.

He was drifting off into his own mind so severely that he didn't even notice how someone entered his room. That is, until that person coughed and gave him the scare of a lifetime. He jumped slightly and turned his head swiftly to make his eyes meet those of his hokage, Tsunade. "Good morning, Lee." She greeted. "And a fabulous morning to you hokage-sama." Lee greeted cheerfully. Tsunade giggled slightly at the overenthusiastic boy. Even in his condition, he was always such a sweet and good kid. "How are you feeling today, Lee?" Tsunade asked.

Knowing that this question was standard procedure kind of annoyed Lee, but it couldn't be helped. "It seems I am not feeling very much pain anymore." He answered. "And I am feeling healthy if I am free to say it myself, but… I think I am going insane." Tsunade eyed him suspiciously. "Insane?" she responded sceptically. "And do tell me, why would you think that?" She placed a hand on her hip and slightly cocked her head to the side, examining Lee. "Well…" Lee started explaining. "I seem to be getting flowers for no reason, from no one, and let me ask you hokage-sama, did it rain last night?" Tsunade simply shook her head. "Well, then why are my bed sheets wet? They were yesterday as well."

Tsunade sighed. "Oh Lee, did you have an accident?" she asked, teasing him. "No, I did not, hokage-sama, I can assure you that!" Lee wondered how Tsunade could even think that of him. He was 16 for crying out loud! Tsunade walked closer, examining his sheets. She frowned at the wet substance. "You say, this was here yesterday as well?" she asked. "Yes, hokage-sama." Lee answered respectfully. Tsunade sighed and turned towards the flowers. "And you say you have no idea whatsoever from whom those flowers could've come?" Lee shook his head. "Indeed, I do not hokage-sama."

Tsunade sighed again. "Good morning L…" another voice chirped, stopping as the person owning the voice found Tsunade already there, staring at two yellow daffodils. "Good morning Sakura-chan!" Lee greeted, as if Sakura had finished her own greeting. Tsunade turned around to look at Sakura. She seemed to be eying her suspiciously. "Is something wrong Tsunade-sensei?" Sakura asked, getting nervous. "Come with me for a moment Sakura." Tsunade said, grasping Sakura's hand tightly and pulling her out of the room. All Lee could do was blink in surprise, not at all sure of what was going on.

Tsunade closed the door and let go of Sakura. Sakura scanned Tsunade's eyes, searching for any sign of anger, finding none, only finding suspicion. "Let me be blunt with you Sakura and let me ask you this question." Tsunade said calmly. "I wish for you to answer truthfully. Are you the one who placed the daffodils in Lee's room?" Sakura blinked. She was, yes, but since when was that a bad thing. "Yes, I did, Tsunade-sensei." Sakura asked, a bit unsure of herself.

Tsunade started pacing in front of Sakura, her hand grazing the door to Lee's room every now and then. "If so, then perhaps is that because you like him, Sakura?" her eyes now met Sakura's once more, daring her to lie. Sakura looked away and gulped slightly. "A-and w-what if I d-do?" she wondered why she had to start stuttering all of a sudden. This wasn't like her at all. Tsunade frowned at her response. So, she was right.

"Then it must be killing you to see him like this, right Sakura?" Tsunade asked, her voice monotone. Sakura had no idea where this conversation was leading to, and she was afraid to find out, so she simply nodded. "Of course it is Tsunade-sensei." Even now, she felt tears sting in her eyes. "I also know that you're always the last one to leave Lee's room at night!" Sakura once more nodded. "That may be true Tsunade-sensei." She responded.

"Then perhaps, you, being as emotional as you are, cry at times, when you see Lee like that?" she asked, her face now mere inches away from Sakura's face. Sakura finally understood where this conversation was going to end up. Yet still, she bravely answered the question. "I do Tsunade-sensei." Tsunade sighed. "Two mornings in a row, it seems Lee's bed sheets are wet whenever he wakes up." Sakura gulped. "I-I see." She said. "Perhaps you are the cause of that?" Tsunade asked. Sakura could only nod, her eyes aimed at the floor.

Suddenly, she felt two strong hands on her shoulders. "Girl, you must tell the boy your true feelings, especially if it kills you so much." Sakura gasped. "I can't do that!" she said, a little louder then she had intended to. "Why not?" Tsunade asked. "Because I'm afraid." Sakura whispered. Yet, Tsunade could still hear her rather clearly. "Afraid of what?" she urged. Sakura's eyes met Tsunade's once more, bravely standing up to her own shyness. "I'm afraid he will hurt me when I tell him I love him, just like Sasuke did when he… left."

Tsunade stared at Sakura. "Lee wouldn't do that." She said. Sakura glared right back. "You don't know that." She said. "You can never be sure." Tsunade smiled evilly at her. "Well, you never know unless you try. She opened the door to Lee's room, and pushed Sakura in. "And I won't let you leave until you tell him." She chirped happily. Sakura wanted to run out again but the door was shut right in front of her face. Then came the dreaded voice of Lee.

"Tell me what?"

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Let's end it right here. "sigh" I felt like updating this and I did, so yay me! Okay, please tell me what you guys think of it so far and please review!!!