I had no idea what I wanted, so Lee took me around the village, eager to find something for me. But nearly every shop was closed. Every time I said 'Don't worry about it.' Lee would instantly reply 'NO SETSUKI-SAN! I MUST REPAY YOU! I WILL TRY HARDER THIS TIME!'.
We became a little restless, we ended up giving each other shoulder rides around the village, while running as fast as we could. It was super fun! Lee was heavy because of his leg weights, but he refused to take them off. I was just worried I'd slip on the snow, it was my turn, Lee sat on my shoulders, his arm pointed straight ahead.
"FASTER, SETSUKI-SAN!"
"I'M GOING AS FAST AS I CAN LEE-SAN!"
I was already going top speed, each step felt like a risk, the snow was slippery. I wasn't allowed to use chakra, Lee said it was cheating. Though, I was having the time of my life. But it was more fun when Lee was running, he was so fast it made my head spin, by the time he'd finish running I felt like I was gonna be sick. But it was still fun, kind of like a rollercoaster with no restraints.
We did that all afternoon, until we had become completely worn out. I sat on Lee's shoulders, slouching over, my arms folded on his head, my chin resting on my arms.
"Where would you like to go, Setsuki-san?" Lee asked, his walking pace slowed.
"Somewhere relaxing.." I felt like I was gonna fall asleep. Lee smiled to himself.
"I think I know the right place! Hang on Setsuki-san!"
"Wha-" Lee started to run, I nearly fell off. "WAAH! LEE!"
"GAI-SENSEI'S MEDITATION IS VERY RELAXING!" He exclaimed. Right when I thought he was out of energy too..
"Gai-sensei meditates?"
"YES! IT IS VERY RELAXING!"
I laugh. "Alright alright, I take your word."
Lee took me to Gai-sensei's apartment, but he wasn't home. I removed myself from his shoulders and stood beside him. "Well, why don'tyoudo this meditating thing instead?"
Lee almost gasped in horror. "M-ME?!"
"YES! ... Or, can't you do it?"
Lee held back a very big pout, and he lowered his head, pressing his index fingers togethe, mumbling something really quickly that sounded like "Itisnotmymostskillful...talent.."
I smirk, somewhat amused. "You can't, can you?"
Lee looked up immediately, a taunted expression. "I-I could if I tried!"
"Do it then." I held back a laugh. Lee sat with his legs and arms crossed.
"SETSUKI-CHWAAAAAAN~"
"Huh?" We both look onto the street. Daisuke. I wave to him.
"Daisuke-kun!"
Daisuke came running as fast as he could, his arms spread wide open. He tackled me to the ground in a tight hug. Lee shot Daisuke a quick glare that went unnoticed.
"SETSUKI I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! I COULDN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT YOU WHEN I WAS AWAY! I EVEN TOLD MUM I HAD TO COME HOME EARLY JUST TO SEE YOU AGAIN!" He began rubbing his cheek against mine lovingly.
I replied with a single word. "Why?"
Daisuke paused, he looked down at me with a big pout. "B-Because, I love y-"
"Setsuki-san!" Lee spoke up. I look at him. "It is almost dusk! Already!" I sat up, and looked at the sky. He was right. I should be headed home soon.
"Ohh~ Setsuki-chwaan~ Lets go watch the sunset together!" Daisuke chimed.
"Good idea!" I stood up, so did Daisuke. "Come on, Lee-san!"
Daisuke sputtered. "Why him too?!"
"You said together right?" I smile at them. "Come on!" I grab Lee's wrist and beckon Daisuke with the other. Daisuke frowned, but followed.
The three of us sat on the roof of my house, watching the sun sink below the mountains in the distance. Daisuke extended out his arm and held my hand. "Isn't the sight just simply beautiful?" He said.
I nod in response, staring at his hand on mine. Lee noticed. Lee put his arm around my shoulders and pulled me in towards him, so I happily rest my head on his shoulder. Daisuke tensed somewhat angrily for some reason.
"Shall we go inside now, Setsuki-san?" Lee inquired.
"Yeah~" I yawn. Daisuke stood up, his arms spread.
"Setsuki, let me carry you inside."
"Oh, okay." I stood up. Lee folded his arms. Daisuke bent down to pick me up, when suddenly Lee swept me off my feet and jumped down off the roof. My eyes widen from the sudden movement. Lee put me down on my feet with a proud grin. I smile at him then open the door.
"Well, goodnight Lee-san. GOODNIGHT DAISUKE-KUN!" I shout to Daisuke still on the roof.
"GOODNIGHT SETSUKI-CHWAAN!" He called back, then slid off the roof, but slipped on the snow and landed face first on the ground, the snow piled up on top of him. It reminded me of myself the other day. I kick the snow off and he stands up and glares at Lee who was holding back a huge laugh.
I wave to them both then go inside, and straight to bed.
A few weeks later, we had news that Sakura-chan was coming back to the village, Lee was getting excited to see her again.
Lee and I had arranged many plans in order to get her attention.
Plan A:
I follow Lee until we find Sakura, then disappear. Lee smiles and holds a flower to her. "Sakura-chan!"
"Oh.. hi Lee."
"Sakura-chan, please be my girlfriend!"
"... Lee, I.. don't.." Sakura sighed. "Lee I appreciate the thought but.. you're just.. not the right man for me..."
Lee pouted.
Outcome = Failure
Plan B: (Next day)
"SAKURA-SAAAAN!"
"Oh, hi Lee.."
"Sakura-san! Please go out to dinner with me tonight!"
"Dinner? Tonight?"
"Yes, Sakura-chan! I will treat you to dinner, please come with me!"
"U-um.. I would.. like to Lee, but I have plans tonight.."
"O-oh.. then how about tomorrow night?"
"Sorry Lee.. I just.. I'm caught up in a lot of plans lately.."
Lee lowers his head in defeat.
Outcome = Failure.
The next day Lee approached me.
"Setsuki-saaan." Lee whined. "Both our plans failed! Sakura-chan won't go out with me." He sighed and slumped his shoulders.
"What!? But our plans were so well thought out! Even I would've fallen for the dinner!" I exclaim. Lee taps his chin. "Youdidgive her the flowers right?"
Lee nodded.
"Impossible! Sakura-chan is a tough nut to crack.." I trail off in thought. "Oh I know! I'll try it and see how she reacts!"
"U-um.. how exactly would that help, Setsuki-san?"
"DON'T QUESTION ME!" I shout, making him jump. He raised his hands innocently.
"O-okay okay! I believe in you Setsuki-san!"
I head off to find Sakura, then I think of something to say to her.
I stood in the middle of the street, deep in thought.
Once I figured out what I'd say, I approach Sakura.
"SAKURA-CHAN!" I shout. She turns to me and tilts her head.
"Oh hi Setsuki, long time no see..."
"Sakura-chan! Please come out to dinner with me tonight!" I plead, then pull a random bouquet of flowers from no where, and offer them to her. I grin at her.
Sakura blinks. "Um... sorry Setsuki... I don't.. swing that way.." She says.
"Swing what way huh?"
"I'm straight Setsuki.."
"N-no Sakura-chan! I am not asking you out at all! That is definitely not what I'm doing! I am.. offering to take you to dinner, with a blind date! YES! A BLIND DATE! WHADDAYA SAY!?"
"Blind date?"
"Yes!"
"With.. who?"
"A... a... A really really handsome, black haired, really really sexy guy!" I explain.
"Oh? How do you know someone like that? What's his name?"
"L- IT'S A SECRET!" I shout. "Besides, he's a real gentleman~" I chime, then give a wink. Sakura seemed to be buying it.
"If it's someone like Sasuke-kun~" He said in a dreamy tone.
"Uh.. w-well.. he's definitely hotter than Sasuke!"
"Now that I'd like to see!"
I grin. It worked. My plan worked. I run off to find Lee.
"LEE! SAKURA-CHAN'S GOING TO DINNER WITH YOU TONIGHT!"
"WHAT?! REALLY?! HOW DID YOU DO IT SETSUKI-SAN!?"
"I'M JUST A GENIUS, OKAY!?"
"OHHHH SETSUKI-SAN!" Lee hugged me tightly, rubbing his cheek against mine as joyful tears ran down his cheeks. "THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU REALLY ARE GREAT SETSUKI-SAN!"
I smile big and hug back. "You'd best go get ready!" Lee stood up straight and wiped his eyes, then bowed quickly, then vanished. I felt good. One good deed done for the day! I couldn't wait to see how this would turn out!