Karin stood in front of the boy clad in spandex. One of her hands was found on her hip, the other brushed a piece of red hair from her eyes, that had then fell to hang at her side. Her red eyes wanted to reach his black eyes, but he was avoiding her gaze. Questions rolled in Karin's head: why was he so nervous? why won't he look me in the eyes? He looked at the ground, kicked at a rock that didn't exist. Sakura stood against the wall, eavesdropping on our lack of conversation. Naruto was next to her chatting her ear off. Karin didn't really notice anyone else, for the simple fact that almost all her attention was focused on this one boy. He looked up, meeting her eyes finally. Naruto and Sakura went silent.

"Karin! Please go out with me I will protect you with my life!"

Karin blinked several times, letting the question process in her mind, seeing the almost pleading look on Lee's face, then she covered her face with her hands. Sakura's face was one of complete and utter shock, the same with Naruto's. Karin was hiding a blush that had promptly formed after she realized what Lee had asked her. He continued,

"I know that you have just came to this village a week ago."

Karin spread her fingers to peer at Lee through the cracks. He smiled genuinely at her. She slowly lowered her hands, exposing her pink face. Naruto began to laugh but she blocked his laughter out. Sakura shook her head in amazement. Then Naruto said something that made Karin's blood boil beneath her skin: "Lee's going to get shot down!" One of Karin's hands found Lee's.

"Of course I'll go out with you."

Naruto stopped laughing. Sakura was gaping rudely. Lee's smile spread into a huge grin as he squeezed my hand. Karin couldn't help it as she smiled back at Lee. Naruto whispered in amazement, "Lee has a girlfriend, and she's hot." Karin smiled widened. Lee's eyes didn't leave Karin's and Karin discovered that she liked the way his eyes implored. It felt good. It made her feel like someone wanted to know about her, wanted to know about her feelings, wanted to know her. Again, Naruto threw in a comment, "Usually Lee would be running off to tell Gai-sensei about this accomplishment." Sakura finally pulled Naruto away. Karin and Lee were left in the clearing alone, a simple silence settled nicely over the two of them. Karin leaned forward, surprising herself, she wrapped her arms around Lee, hugging him. She almost starting crying.

"Karin? I'll always love you, don't worry."

Karin looked up at him, a puzzled look of her face. He had to have realized that she had never had anyone love her, she hadn't had anyone truly care for her. He leaned down, pressing a soft, gentle kiss to her lips. She felt herself blush again and he chuckled at her.

"You are very beautiful Karin, don't ever forget that."

Word Count: 505

Chapter: 1

Title: Captured Moments

Chapter Title: First Kiss