A/N: Another note! you know the cover!? KakaIru made it for this story! I squealed so hard when I saw it! She is one of the most AWESOMELY WONDERFUL people I know!

Disclaimer: Is Lee getting chased by Seme's that want him as their Uke? No? Then I don't own Naruto.

Title: Save your Sorrow

It was just after noon when Lee and Gaara saw Naruto and Sakura walking from the opposite direction. Lee squeezed Gaara's hand nervously but quickly smiled as their eyes locked.

"Hey Lee-san/Bushy brow!" Sakura and Naruto said at the same time.

Sakura gave Naruto and annoyed sigh, quickly saying "Na-ru-to! Show Lee-san some respect already!"

"But BB doesn't mind! Right?" Naruto looked at Lee then saw Gaara, "Hey, No-Brows too! What'cha doing here?"

Sakura shook her head but smiled fondly at Naruto then addressed Gaara, "Good morning Gaara-san"

Gaara nodded to both of them.

Then Sakura noticed that they were holding hands. Not just holding hands, but their fingers were intertwined as well. Her eyes widened slightly and she looked at Lee quickly. She smiled at seeing the happiness in his expression but then frowned when she noticed sadness too.

"Lee-san, are you okay?" She asked, unknowingly interrupting Naruto's almost one-sided conversation with Gaara.

"Huh? What's wrong with Bushy Brow?" Naruto squinted his eyes, staring at Lee 'intently', "He doesn't look hurt."

"Oh! I am fine, my dear friends!" Lee said quickly, raising a hand as if to wave off their worry. Then pulled his braid over one shoulder, hiding his nervousness. He hoped that they wouldn't comment on how 'odd' he was acting.

"Is that..?!" Sakura stopped herself for a moment then her shocked expression became sly and she grinned.

"Sooo~ who gave you the hickey?" She asked Lee though her eyes were on Gaara.

Lee slapped a hand over the area he knew Gaara had bitten yesterday, his cheeks immediately burning red.

"What! Bushy Brows got a hickey!?" Naruto repeated with wide eyes. He looked at Lee immediately then zero'd in on the area his hand was covering. He didn't even think about what he was doing before he reached to see for himself, if Lee really did have one.

"Naruto-kun!" Lee said, trying to keep his hand over the area.

"B-but BB! I wanna see if it's true!" Naruto whined, still trying to remove Lee's hand.

Sakura couldn't help but to burst out laughing. She wiped her eyes then grinned at Gaara.

"So~? That was your doing, huh?" She asked quietly.

"Is it that obvious?" Gaara said blankly.

"Yea, well, if you hold his hand like that, it is. Kinda gives off the vibe that you two are together." Sakura smiled, crossing her are out of habit.

Gaara looked to Lee then Lee's hand which he had let go of when Naruto accosted Lee. He reached out and grabbed Lee's hand again, holding it just as he had earlier. When he was satisfied, he nodded to himself then looked back at Sakura, who had a big grin stretching her lips.

"I'm happy for you two, but I have one thing to say." Sakura started.

"and that is..." Gaara said blandly

"You break his heart, we will find a way to break you." She finished. She knew she couldn't do much, but Lee was a dear friend to her and Naruto. He was part of the Konoha 11, he was family.

Gaara stared at Sakura for a moment before nodding. He could feel a deeper part off him wanting to take her up on that, regardless, and just killing them all, but he forced that down. He was different now, he would not give in to the dark, not now when he knew he didn't have to be that way.

"Oh my god! You do!" Naruto exclaimed after he finally removed Lee's hand from his neck, "Who's the lucky one?!" Naruto teased.

Gaara looked at the two, taking in Lee's blushing face and Naruto's grinning one. He stepped closed to Lee and spoke, "I am the one who placed that mark on Lee's body."

"Holly shit! Really?!" Naruto looked, wide eyed, "Wooow, Bushy Brow and No Brows..." Naruto slowly nodded then grinned, "Good for you two!"

Lee smiled brightly, feeling a warmth enter his heart, "Thank you Naruto-kun."

"Haruno said she is happy for us..." Gaara said quietly to Lee, knowing Lee would want to know that.

Lee released a happy sound, bouncing slightly, "Thank you Sakura-chan! It fills my heart with youthful joy to know my friends are truly happy for us!"

Both Sakura and Naruto laughed with joy then Naruto asked, "You two going out then?"

"No." Gaara said, confusing Naruto and Sakura.

"Ah," Lee blushed again, looking away with a shy smile "Gaara-koi had asked me to marry him..."

Shocked silence filled the air for a short while before Sakura said, "Not that I'm not happy for you two but...Isn't that a little fast? I mean, it's only been about a year and a half since the exams."

Lee smiled and shook his head, "We have known each other since childhood."

"Oh, so that's what No Brow's meant..." Naruto said put his hands behind his head, thinking about that day in the hospital, "I kept wondering what he meant by, 'taking you back'."

"But how were you two childhood friends?" Sakura asked, tilting her head.

"I lived in Suna for a few years. While I was there, I lived with Gaara-koi." Lee answered simply when his stomach suddenly growled. He blushed softly then laughed, holding his stomach, "I guess I am hungry!"

"Hey! Why don't you come with us to have ramen!" Naruto grinned

"That would be wonderful! What do you think, Gaara-koi?" Lee looked at the red head.

"It's fine." Gaara nodded.

"Great, let's go then." Sakura smiled and turned to go.

They all made their way to eat. They sat at a booth (...pretend they have booths.) to continue talking then ordered what they wanted.

"So~, Marriage?" Sakura grinned, putting her elbows on the table and her head on her hands.

Lee blushed, looking down yet smiling at the same time. His heart beat a little faster as he nodded saying, "Yes"

"When's the wedding?" Sakura asked eagerly, "Are we invited?"

"We will be married as soon as possible. When I turn sixteen." Gaara spoke calmly. Though, on the inside, he wished he were already said age. He had been waiting for Lee for so long, two years seemed like to long.

Lee smiled brightly and just had to lean over and kiss Gaara's cheek. He looked back at his friends, not noticing the subtle widening of Gaara's eyes or the reddish color on his visible ears. Instead, he said, "Of course you two are invited! I do not know where the ceremony will be held but I hope you two will be able to come."

Sakura giggled happily and Naruto grinned as he saw Gaara's reaction.

"No doubt we will! Believe it!" Naruto said, putting his hands behind his head.

"Oh! What type of wedding will it be? Spring? Fall? Winter?" Sakura leaned forward, getting excited despite the fact the wedding wouldn't take place for a couple more years.

Lee's cheeks turned bright pink in giddy pleasure, "Oh, I do not know. We have not spoken of such details." he said, shifting shyly in his seat.

"But you gotta! I mean, I know it's a couple years but wouldn't it be good to know beforehand?"

"W-well..." Lee glanced at Gaara with a little sheepish smile.

Gaara looked at Lee and said with blunt honesty, "You may make all the decisions. I just want to be bonded together forever."

Lee's blush grew and he felt butterflies create a storm in his stomach. He smiled widely and leaned in to press another kiss to Gaara's cheek. Gaara turned at the last moment and captured Lee's lips instead. Lee gave a soft squeak but then smiled again and kissed back.

A soft giggle made Lee pull away. He looked to his friends and blushed again as he had actually forgot that they were there. He laughed in happy embarrassment.

"You two are so cute! Have you told anyone else?" Sakura asked.

Lee shook his head, "Not yet." he said then they all paused in their conversation as their ramen was delivered. Naruto chatted with the owners daughter for a moment. They spent minutes just eating quietly but then Naruto's shout of "Another bowl!" made Sakura groan and Lee giggle.

"Slow down! Do you even taste your food!?" Sakura said, looking at Naruto incredulously.

"Sakura-chan! I'm hungry, and it's ramen!" Naruto whined but it was obvious that he was trying not to grin.

Lee giggled quietly again and looked to Gaara. He smiled, asking, "How do you like your ramen, Gaara-koi?"

"...It's good." Gaara said after taking another taste, "Watery but good."

Lee nodded, understanding. There weren't many, really almost no, soup like foods in Suna. Water was saved for drinking, not for food.

"This is fun, is it not? Talking and eating with friends?" Lee continued to ask, hoping that Gaara was enjoying himself.

Gaara was quiet for a few more moments, giving it thought. Slowly, he nodded, saying, "It is...interesting. I wouldn't mind doing this again with you."

Lee smiled brightly and continued to eat. He was so happy! He hoped that this continued, this happiness with Gaara and his friends. He didn't want anything sad to happen again.

But Lee didn't know that his happiness would take a turn only two weeks later.

Lee giggled quietly to himself as he walked beside Gaara. He glanced at his lover and smiled to himself. He stepped a little closer to the red head, happy that they were able to once again, go out with each other. He had felt a little lonely without Gaara, and Gaara had only been able to pop by about four times these past two weeks. Then again, he understood at the same time. Nothing bad had happened so Gaara hadn't needed to come by at all, but he did.

Gaara looked at Lee, his arms crossed and gave Lee a subtle curious look.

"Why are you smiling...?" He asked slowly.

Lee smiled wider, "Because you are with me, Gaara-koi!"

Gaara gained a little prideful look, unnoticed by all except Lee, who giggled again. Lee reached out and gently touched Gaara's arm, absently wishing that he could hold onto Gaara's hand. Lee had found that he liked holding hands, a lot.

Gaara looked down at Lee's hand and uncrossed his arms. He took Lee's hand without thinking, just knowing that he wanted to and that Lee liked doing this.

Lee felt his heart flutter in the way Gaara always made it. He smiled shyly and squeezed Gaara's hand, walking closer to him once again. He then grinned as he felt Gaara give his hand a squeeze back. He hummed to himself then made a happy sound as he saw Naruto and Sakura.

"Hello my friends! How are-" Lee cut himself off from his cherry greeting as him and Gaara got closer. He saw the almost pained expressions on their faces, "My friends! What is wrong!? Are you injured?"

"N-No, Lee..." Sakura said with a small smile, "We're fi-...We're fine."

"Are you sure? You two do not look fine at all, maybe-" Lee was cut off as Naruto suddenly spoke up, startling Lee.

"How do you not know, it's going around the village like mad!" Naruto growled then shook his head, "No sorry. I didn't-..I know you don't listen to rumors..." He gave Lee a look of apology.

Sakura crossed her arms, staying quiet. She bit her lip hard then tried to smile at Lee and Gaara but it came out more like a grimace, "Sorry Lee, Gaara. Today is just...not a good day.."

"It's-Fuck!" Naruto cut himself off, glaring at the ground even as Sakura ran her hands through her hair, looking like she was half way trying not to cry and other half trying not to blow up in anger.

"Naruto-kun...Sakura-chan?" Lee was growing even more concerned now. He didn't like seeing his friends like this, "Please, what is wrong, my friends?"

"Alright..." Sakura sighed, pulling on her hair again "There's a rumor going around that Sasuke-kun..."

Lee felt his heart squeeze almost painfully in his chest. He held Gaara's hand tightly, hoping beyond hope that Sakura wasn't going to say what he thought she was. Well, he was half right.

Once it was clear that she couldn't continue, Naruto spoke up instead, "There's a rumor that the Bastard almost...almost raped someone."

Lee's eyes widened and he felt his heart start up a rapid beat. He stayed quiet, not knowing what to say. What could he say that wouldn't give away how he knew. How he had been the victim. He looked at Gaara who was staring at him and quickly looked away. He felt a cold hand squeeze his heart as Gaara answered Naruto.

"He did." Gaara said blankly.

"What!?" Both Sakura and Naruto looked at Gaara with wide eyes then it was Sakura who spoke, "How do you know!"

"I saw the victim. I was the one to save them." He continue with his normal monotone rasp.

Sakura's eyes widened in shock and the only way to describe Naruto's expression was that it was one of disgust.

Lee struggled not to tremble. All he could think was 'Oh god, oh god. Please, do not let them know. Do not let them figure out who it was...' He was breathing shallowly to try not to hyperventilate.

"We will leave now." Gaara said, pulling Lee away with him, "We need to hurry."

"O-Oh, that's okay. See you two later." Sakura stuttered slightly, waving.

Gaara nodded and continued walking. He walked the long way back to Lee's place then brought Lee into the living room. He sat down and said, "You wanted to watch a movie. Correct?"

Lee blinked and looked at Gaara confused. Slowly, he nodded then gave a nervous giggle, "Y-yes...Yes, I did." He smile became less nervous and he sat down next to Gaara, wrapping his arms around Gaara's.

"Thank you Gaara-koi..." He said quietly.

Gaara did not reply, instead, he pulled Lee closer to him and grabbed the remote. He gave it to Lee and sat back quietly, holding Lee to his chest.

Lee turned his T.V. on and put it on a movie he knew was pretty good. He tucked his legs underneath him and cuddled to Gaara's side.

He didn't leave his house for a few days after that. Lee wasn't being a coward, he was just content to have mini dates with Gaara by watching movies and cooking for the red head inside his own home. It made him feel happy, like he was already married to Gaara.

A full month passed before the easy way Lee had been living was disrupted once again.

It was night time, Gaara had left only a few hours ago, just two hours after Lee had fallen asleep.

It was around 1 a.m when Lee's sleep was interrupted. Lee's eyebrows furrowed as he slowly woke from his slumber. He tried to lift his hand to cover his mouth as he yawned but found that he couldn't. He opened his now teary eyes to look and see what was stopping his arms from moving. He blinked the sleep from his eyes then stifled a gasp as he saw purple chakra binding him to his bed.

"W-What?" Lee whispered the snapped his head forward as he heard someone chuckle. His heart began pounding in his chest when he spied someone familiar, to familiar.

"Uchiha..." Lee whispered again.

"What? No more Sasuke-kun?" Sasuke grinned, slightly mocking as he sat at the foot of Lee's bed, facing him, "I liked it when you called me that..." He chuckled almost mockingly.

Lee forced himself not to show fear though he felt it keenly. He took a deep breath and spoke calmly, "Uchiha, stop this now. You have betrayed Konoha, and doing this is only making it worse. Does my rejection to your touch mean nothing? I do not want to be with you. I am not sorry, I do not even want to be near you."

Lee felt some pride in himself for speaking so frankly. He could only hope that Sasuke would stop, but he had almost no hope for that. So really, he could only hope to distract him long enough for Gaara to check up on him.

Oh please let Gaara come soon...

Sasuke got a dangerous look in his eyes. He crawled up the bed, slowly covering Lee's body with his own. He gave a cruel grin and gripped Lee's chin harshly, leaning down so they were sharing their breath.

"Guess what...I don't care." Sasuke said just before forcing their lips together.

Lee made an uncomfortable noise then glared at Sasuke's blurred face. He had enough of this! Lee opened his mouth and bit Sasuke's lip harshly, deciding that he was going to fight no matter what.

Sasuke grunted in pain and ripped himself away. He wiped his bleeding lip then hissed, "You fucking bitch!"

He gripped Lee's legs and forced them apart, manipulating his chakra to keep Lee's legs bound. He looked down and suddenly grinned again as he placed himself between Lee's straining legs.

"You're naked underneath this..." Sasuke practically purred, "Since you're all ready...let's have some fun."

Lee felt like there was a boulder on his chest, and he began to actually panic. His breath came out in panicked gasps as he struggled against the chakra binds.

"Stop, Stop, Stop!" Lee began to cry, feeling a hopelessness begin to fester within him.

Suddenly, sand blasted Sasuke away and into the wall. There was a dark growling sound coming from the corner of Lee's room and Lee couldn't remember a time he had been so happy to hear that sound.

Gaara walked until he stood in front of Lee's body protectively. He commanded his sand to rise and kill the traitor but Sasuke disappeared once again, taking the cowards way out instead of fighting. Gaara almost shouted his anger but forced it down. There were more important things to do at the moment, like make sure Lee was alright.

Gaara turned and looked over Lee's body immediately. As soon as he made sure that there was no injury, he looked up to Lee's still slightly tearing eyes and kissed him soundly. He kept at the passionate kiss until he got enough pleased noises from his fiance, then pulled away.

"You are too appealing." He said bluntly.

Lee blushed, panting slightly. He sat up and said, "I am not trying, Gaara-koi! I do not know why this is happening!" he sighed and just wrapped his arms around his lover, nuzzling Gaara's chest and inhaling the scent of sandstone.

"I am so happy you are here though...You protected me again. He was not able to do anything to me."

Lee heard Gaara sigh in relief and smiled as he felt Gaara's arms wrap around his waist and pull him closer.

"I need you. You're everything I'm not and you are more important to me than you realize." Gaara whispered into Lee's ear.

"You're what keeps me sane. I cannot lose you, but it seems...like something is always trying to take you away from me..." He continued in a rough tone then pulled back to look into Lee's glassy eyes.

Lee smiled, his heart fluttering in his chest. He leaned up and kissed Gaara gently. He sighed into the kiss then pulled away to say with a loving smile, "I will never leave you. I promise, my Koibito. I will fight against everything that dares to, with all my might."

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