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"Hey Gaara, how you feeling?" Naruto snickered.
That idiot was never going to let him live it down. Out of all five, he was the only one to get hit. Damn that fucking Deidara bastard! What the fuck was up with the fireworks?
Gaara swiped at the blood drying on his lips. That aggravating girly blond stuck him good. He could only assume he had been trained by a professional in the martial arts department, but if only he hadn't been caught off guard by the stupid luminous flashes and if the damn police hadn't decided to do their job and actually arrive quickly at the scene, he would have pounded the bastard to the ground. His tongue still felt a bit swollen.
"Fuck off, Naruto."
"You're disappointing me bud—oomph!" A pillow collided with his face sending him reeling backwards and onto the floor before he could finish his statement.
The Uchiha smirked as he lay down on the bed. He enjoyed watching the dobe make a fool of himself, but if he continued to grate on Gaara's nerves, Sasuke would not bother to instantly stop the redhead from thrashing his blond once he got started.
Naruto glared at his boyfriend as he stood back up and once again sat on the edge of the bed, knowing exactly what was going on in his head. He'd figure he's stop teasing the younger male before he received a big ass whopping that he knew his boyfriend would do nothing to halt it.
Even though he received not one scratch, he was dead tired from running. How a small argument escalated into such a brawl, he didn't know, but at the moment he blamed Kiba. It was always Kiba's fault. And half of the time it really was Kiba's fault. Said man was currently the only one who hadn't shown up at Naruto's. Dinner was a big family obligation at his house and despite the constant mocking they threw at the young brunet, they each knew that messing with his mama was a huge, painful no, no.
Naruto sighed as he leaned back on his bed, resting on Sasuke's shoulder. His thoughts went back to earlier that evening at school. He hadn't forgotten, or rather he wouldn't be able to forget what he witnessed and all because of the assholes he hung out with. He was going to have them suffer a tad bit, each with their own deserving punishments.
Sasuke was easy. No sex for a month would be perfect for someone as sexually driven as him. It wouldn't be hard to deny him and if the raven thinks he'll be able to break Naruto's resolve, he will be in for a big surprise.
Next was Kiba. He can live without Akamaru for a week.
Hopefully.
Neji—his beautiful hair will soon undergo a stupendous transformation.
All that's left was Gaara. Now he was a tricky one. There wasn't much he would be able to get away with while still having his limbs intact. He wouldn't dare touch his bike again. That was just suicidal.
Naruto mentally shook as he remembered that incident. Maybe what Gaara needed wasn't in the form of punishment. Something along the line of a life learned lesson would probably be best.
All of them needed a lesson in humanity, but Gaara…he needed it the most.
As much as he tried not to look, he had taken an appreciative glance at Lee's physique. Despite the lack of light, he could tell that the guy was well defined. In body, he was Gaara's perfect type. Maybe he could work his way around and somehow get Lee involved. Without him knowing of course. Lee looked like the type who would not dare to deceive anyone, no matter the stance he and the other party had against each other.
Naruto leaned his head further into the juncture of Sasuke's neck and dozed off as he entertained his idea. Who knows, maybe one of his plans might actually not backfire on him.
Despite the embarrassment, Lee believed he had found a friend in Sakura. In thirty minutes he found out that the girl was actually a couple of months younger than himself, turning eighteen in march and was amazed at her ability to advance in such speed to a university. In turn, Lee provided a very vague description of his origin. He had been orphaned at a very young age, but had managed to forge a deep bond of brotherhood between Haku and Deidara and lived under their care.
By the time the two lovers had found him in the office, Lee had exchanged phone numbers with her and givem her a hug over the desk counter as he made his way out.
"So, Lee…mind explaining the lack of underwear situation?" Haku asked as he ruffled the younger man's hair.
Lee hissed as his fingers brushed across the wound on his temple, instantly alarming Haku.
"What happened, Lee? Are you okay? Do you feel dizzy? Zabuza carry him to the car!"
"Haku! I'm fine," he smiled in order to calm his friend, assuring him that he was in fact fine. "Just let me go to the restroom to change and I will tell you."
Haku nodded and handed over a plastic bag containing the asked material, giving Zabuza a worrying look as Lee walked away.
"You think this has to do with those bullies?"
Zabuza looked at his lover and nodded. "Who else. This whole entire week has been their doing and by the looks of it, the school is doing nothing about it."
"You know Lee doesn't like to get any help, but I am getting tired of this and if he doesn't do anything I will!"
The tall man snorted as he wrapped his hands around Haku's waist. "Are you going to paralyze their limbs into peaceful submission until they promise to stop targeting Lee? I don't think he would appreciate you butting in."
Haku playfully shoved Zabuza away from him, making his lover squeeze his slim waist tighter.
"You and he know much I hate seeing him being bullied. You and I never suffered through that and we were far more anti-social in school than he is. I think I'm going to talk to the principle. This needs to stop!"
"He's not going to like it."
"Well he can write a complaint leave in my room where it will proceed to be properly filed in the trash."
Zabuza chuckled just as Lee made his way back.
"Okay! I am ready to go. I called in at work informing them I was going to be a little bit late."
Without releasing his docile lover, Zabuza nodded and led them outside the school to the parking lot. Once they were inside the vehicle, Haku turned completely in his seat to face Lee and already knowing what to do with the look Haku gave him, the young raven head commenced.
"They locked me in the gym while I was taking a shower and killed the lights. "
Haku narrowed his eyes. He needed no further explanation than that small gist. Stretching as far as he could from his seat, he gathered Lee in his arms and embraced him tightly. He knew what the darkness did to Lee. Hell he still couldn't shake off the nightmares himself, but he was lucky that Zabuza was there every night they decided to hunt his mind.
Lee returned the hug in equal fervor. He could openly admit that he still needed a sense of security and reassurance every time those episodes of anxiety and desperation got the better of him. Maybe it was because Haku lived it with him or maybe it's just Haku who can make anyone feel safe and comforted, but every time he fell into his arms he could feel the weight on his shoulder dissipate, turning itself into the confidence he strived for.
After dislodging their limps from each other, Lee continued feeling much more at ease talking about it.
"I fell and hit my head due to the lack of lights and slippery floor, but a few minutes later somebody came barging in. You will never guess who."
With the giddy glint in his eyes, both Haku and Zabuza gave each other a quizzical look. Without waiting for them to ask who, Lee excitedly told them.
"Minato's son! His name is Naruto Uzumaki," he exclaimed excitedly.
"I do not know how I failed to see the resemblance before, but there is no doubt about it that he is his son. He even said it himself. These are his clothes actually. I guess they took my bag with all my clothes inside so he let me borrow his gym clothes."
Haku stared at Lee without saying anything. Minato was the reason Deidara, Lee and himself were alive. Especially Lee.
"Are you positive Lee? I—I cannot believe this. Is Minato okay? How is he?"
The joyous countenance fell from Lee's face as one of regret and sorrow replaced it. "He has unfortunately passed away."
Not knowing what to say, Haku smiled as he recalled some of the memories they shared with the man. "Well, at least you have found a new friend at school."
Lee grinned, unable to break the news that Naruto was involved with the bad crowd at school.
After a thirty minute drive, the high school student was dropped off at a small café lounge where he worked. Thankfully, he left his uniform in the locker inside the establishment and had not taken it to school like he usually did.
Saying goodbye to the two lovebirds, Lee walked in to the lounge and resolved himself to forget about the events prior. He needed to be alert and ready to serve the customers with his utmost positive attitude.
Thirty minutes into his shift, a bruised and limping Deidara walked in gaining the attention of the small clientele.
"Deidara! What happened to you?" Placing the tray of dirty mugs on the counter, he jogged over to the blond and helped him to the back where the employee lockers were situated. He grabbed a clean paper towel and rinsed it, ready to wipe off the blood.
The battered male grinned. "Just got into a small scuffle with some fucking bastards. Assholes swear that just because they're rich, they can insult everyone beneath them."
"Didi, language! What do you mean? Who did this to you?"
"Some spoiled brats who live off their daddy's dough. I accidentally spilled some coke on a guy and he made this whole fucking deal out of it saying that I would never be able to afford buying him another shirt and all that crap. I can't stand people like him."
Lee groaned as he cleaned up the blood in his face. "You know you are not supposed to be fighting! What if you get caught again? Zabuza will be furious if he has to pay for another bail."
The blond cringed as Lee rubbed the wet towel over a sensitive cheek. He wasn't proud of what he'd done, but hell if he was going to let some bastard insult him.
"I know. I know, but see I didn't get caught. I ran away just in time." He gave a toothy grin, but regretted it when Lee put an unneeded pressure on the right side of his eye.
"That is not the point and you know it. You have to learn how to control yourself! People are going to judge you and say awful things but you have to learn how to ignore the jeers and be above them. You did not use anything harmful on them did you?"
Deidara looked away, ignoring the glare that he knew was forming in Lee's eyes.
"Look, I just ignited some fireworks. I didn't hit the guys with it. I just used it as a distraction. Okay?"
"No, that is not okay. What if you harm them, give them burns or something. It is really dangerous!"
Annoyed, Deidara stood up almost knocking Lee down. "Look, Lee, this is me okay? I have a problem and I admit that, but stop acting like my parent. Nothing happened. They're alright. I'm alright. Nothing but cuts and bruises happened."
Hurt passed through Lee as he looked up at his friend. "I am just trying to help you here," he mumbled softy.
Deidara, sighed as he rubbed the back of his neck. "I know, but haven't you thought that maybe I don't want your help?"
"But why?"
"I don't know. Because I'm an asshole. Because I don't want to rectify myself just yet. Because I don't want you or Haku to get caught up on something that you have no business to begin with. Look I haven't told Haku or Zabuza anything yet, but I'm leaving next week. I just need to get away for a while."
Lee's eyes widened. "Where are you going to go?"
Deidara looked thoughtfully at Lee as he contemplated that question. "I don't know yet."
Both boys sat in silence for a while until it was disrupted by their boss, Tsunade.
"Why is my business being left unattended? What the hell are you guys—Shit, what happened to you? Did you get mauled by a cat or something?"
The blond snorted. "No you old hag. It's none of your business."
"You're right that's none of my business, but you are currently working for my business. Now get dressed and get out there. Both of you! And Lee if I see you slacking again I will deduct from your paycheck."
Lee stood up fast, dusting his pants and fixing his tie. "Yes ma'am. I am sorry for that," he apologized as he left, giving his friend one more look before stepping back into the lounge.
Tsunade waited until Lee was out of earshot before facing Deidara who was currently changing into his uniform.
Sensing the stare, he continued to undress before he had enough and turned to face her half naked.
"What? Do you have a problem?"
The busty woman sat down on one of the chairs before speaking. "Don't get hissy with me. It's not my fault you let yourself get banged up like that."
Deidara scowled and began to put on his uniform again.
"You didn't tell him did you?"
She was ignored completely until he slammed his locker door.
"No. I haven't. I told you I wouldn't. "
"Good. I have your plane ticket ready. You're leaving a week from today. Be careful with how you part from Haku. I know you guys tell each other everything, but this is something they can't know."
"You think I don't know that? I'll think of something. Don't worry. If anything Lee will be the one who will tell him and all I will need to do is act as if I'm tired of their coddling."
"Alright. Now get out there. Don't think I won't deduct from your paycheck both for being late and talking back."
"Yeah, yeah. Do whatever you want."
Despite the soreness he felt on his face, he smiled as he made his way out of the locker room, leaving a pondering Tsunade inside.
It was almost closing time, thirty minutes till twelve. There were a few regular customers who basked in the serenity of the place at that time of the hour and others who found it easier to study in this time of night compared to the evening.
Lee and Deidara were wiping the empty tables, sweeping and getting everything ready for closing time. It wasn't abnormal to receive a group of customers right before closing time, but the next five people were certainly not expected.
Deidara was in the back throwing away bags of trash while Lee was putting up the mugs in their designated place. As soon as he heard the bells from the front door jingle, he turned with a smile, ready to greet the clients.
His smile faltered, however, when his eyes took in the people before him. Regaining his composure, he let his feelings aside and ushered the guys in.
"Welcome to the Lounge. What can I serve you?"
Naruto was not sure how he was coaxed into leaving the comforts of his own bed just to go grab a cup of coffee. Sleepy and disoriented, he was pulled by the waist by Sasuke, who seemed more than happy to have his arms around his dobe.
Neji walked ahead of the group alongside Gaara, as they were the ones who were predominantly caffeine junkies and felt not an ounce of shame waking up people in the midst of a wonderful sleep full of ramen and girls.
Kiba just yawned behind as he slowly sauntered behind, drowsiness evident in his eyes.
Spontaneous rendezvous became a tradition one day per month. They had completely forgotten why they started exactly, but either way they continued with this custom just to get away from life. It was a common misconception that their wealth gave them the privilege to be lazy, but what most didn't know was the constant, tedious training they each underwent for the respective family business. They were already burdened with making decisions for their companies, looking over paperwork, assigning competent employees to the correct job along many other tasks that was expected of them.
As they walked in to the café, the smell of fresh, brewing coffee overwhelmed their senses. This was a new spot they had found while on a drive and decided to check it out one. Little did they know that their current victim was employed there.
"Welcome to the Lounge. What can I serve you?"
It was Kiba who noticed Lee first, his exhaustion seeming to dissolve in an instant as a grin plastered on his features.
"Well, well. Look what the cat dragged in."
Four pairs of eyes landed on Lee, all giving off an intimidating gaze.
Naruto broke from his sleepy spell and smiled as he sat down on one of the booths beside the tinted window.
"Lee! I didn't know you worked here."
Relaxing a small bit with Naruto's presence, Lee let his shoulders lose the tension they gained once he saw walk through the door, but just as instantly his body went rigid when he felt a pair of eyes glaring just besides him. He took a chance and glanced at the direction of the piercing stare.
Emerald green eyes seemed to have him under scrutiny, his brows were furrowed and his eyes narrowed as Gaara gave Lee an inspection.
Compared to the school uniform, Gaara had to admit that his work clothes suited him perfectly. His body was not hidden underneath fabric that was too large for his body, but instead his body definition was amplified. The white, long-sleeves clung to his muscles as he shifted uncomfortably before them, waiting for their order. His pants were tight enough to pronounce his thigh definition and fell smoothly down his legs. And that vest did wonders to his chest.
He was so lost in thought that Naruto had to punch his shoulder in order to snap him out of it.
"Earth to Gaara! Are you okay in there? Hurry up and order Lee says they're 'bout to close."
Gaara looked at everyone in the booth. Neji and Sasuke were smirking, knowing far too well that what was on his mind. Kiba was throwing little napkin balls at Lee's head, who was trying his hardest to ignore it.
Naruto punched him again signaling that they didn't have all day.
"Hurry up! What's wrong with you today?"
The red head looked back up to Lee who was waiting patiently, if not a bit uncomfortably for Gaara.
"Black Coffee. No sugar."
Nodding, Lee bowed and headed behind the counter where he began to prepare the order.
Gaara couldn't help but look at Lee's backside as he walked away, the way his hips moved was far too lascivious for his own good and those gluts just asked for attention.
"Take a picture Gaara, it'll last longer."
"Shut it, Sasuke."
Said man rolled his eyes as he placed his arm over Naruto's shoulder.
Naruto tried to hide the grin that wanted to surface on his lips. Maybe his plan would work out.
'Aww man, Red. Don't tell me you have the hots for freak brows over there," Kiba whined as he tried to calculate the trajectory of the ball of napkins to Lee's head.
The second before threw it, Deidara emerged from the back.
Kiba saw him first and instantly stood up walking towards him. "YOU!"
All eyes turned to Deidara who froze in place for a split second. The next thing he knew, he was a few inches away from being punched in the face.
Gaara sprung forth right behind Kiba, pushing him aside. This punch was his, he was not through with him.
Lee acted swiftly, jumping over the counter and coming in between Gaara and his friend.
Without being able to stop his hand, Gaara reacted too late when Lee jumped in and instead punched him in the cheek. For a brief moment, Gaara was paralyzed. He hadn't meant to hurt Lee, but the dumbass got in the way!
Lee didn't even wince. It hurt though, mind you, but he took Gaara's wrist and held it in a vice like grip and surprised the shorter male as he scowled.
"There will be none of that here! Stop or leave."
Gaara glared menacingly at Lee before jerking his hand free from his grasp. It was at that moment that he noticed a dark discoloration near his temple. His hair did well to screen it from view, but the impact had moved the strands of hair, making the bruise completely visible. Was that what Naruto was talking about when he said he found him bleeding?
Deidara broke his pensive thoughts. "What the fuck are you guys doing here? This isn't your turf."
Haughtily, Kiba smirked as he approached the blond once again, ignoring Lee in between them. "And who's to say that you little penniless fuck?"
Without warning, Deidara shot out and pushed the brunet backwards.
Lee, without a second thought, grabbed Deidara by the waist and slung him back before Kiba could retaliate.
"Deidara! Stop this now," he hissed in his ear. For a small second, the blond calmed down, but he fought against Lee's constraint and growled when he couldn't break away.
It seemed that everyone wanted to regard Lee with a glare, but he stood his ground and kept a tighter hold on the blond's waist.
"Lee, move," the icy venom in Deidara's voice sent cold shivers down his spine, but he shook his head.
Gaara watched, incensed for both Lee's intervention and the proximity the blond and the object of his newly found arousal seemed to have.
Naruto came right behind him and started pulling on his shirt, silently telling him that it was time to leave. Neji and Sasuke were already at the door with a furious Kiba at their side.
Lee turned his attention to them, his expression mixed with that of anger and shame and lowly asked them to leave.
Without their order of midnight coffee, they left.
Maybe it was the way Lee had looked at him after he accidentally punched him, or maybe it was just his raging hormones speaking as he envisioned that tan body writhing beneath him, squirming, clutching, begging for him and only him, but unlike many of his sleepless nights where there was no reason to his insomnia, this night was the first of many where Lee was the sole occupant of his mind.
The prospects that Lee was already somebody else's sent his mind into a spiraling frenzy. There had been nothing to indicate that there was more than an employee relationship between them, but the way he held onto Deidara, clutching his waist, being flush against him sent an almost inhuman like growl to emit from his throat.
Something was seriously wrong with him and it was all Lee's fault.
Having had enough of his inner dispute, he got up from his bed, grabbed his jacket and left the house for the night. Revving up his bike, he sped past the empty streets recklessly till he reached his destination.
He needed a fuck. A damn good one. And he needed it now.
A/N: Hello my lovely readers! I hope you guys are doing well. I'm sorry this took too long to be posted. I'm trying to get all my stories up to date, but because of this I do not know when the next chapter will be out. But it will be out I promise you that. I hope you enjoy this chapter and please review. I would really appreciate your thoughts on this. I am really grateful to all of you who have reviewed. You guys are amazing! :) Oh, and I'm sorry for any mistakes you might find. I tried to brush it up to the best of my abilities. Till next time! I love you guys!