Chapter Eight... Going Home
They had returned back to Sakura's apartment quietly, none of them really saying too much to each other. Lee was internally brooding over his discovery of Yue and Sakura. He loved Sakura so much, but with this new problem to deal with, he didn't know if he could deal with her being in the arms of another man... especially Yue, the one he hated most out of all of the guardian's. She helped Yue into her bedroom, letting him sleep on her bed. After tucking him in and giving him a quick kiss, she returned to the living room to find a scowling Lee starring out the large window at the streetlights. She walked up next to him and peered out the window as well, hoping to try and figure out what he was thinking. He looked over at her from the corner of his eye and then looked out into the night again. "Are you... alright Lee?" she asked, lightly touching his shoulder. He shot a look at her and then returned back to his night viewing. "I'm... not exactly sure. There was just way too much for me to handle tonight. Just to much..." he said his voice quiet. Sakura sighed. "It's me and Yue isn't it? I have tried to hide my feelings for him for many years now. Feelings he himself didn't know about." she said, starring out the window to avoid his face. Lee shifted his weight to his other foot. "So, you really love him?" he whispered.
He decided that if he was ever going to be happy with all this, that he might as well accept that she loves Yue instead of him. All he wants now is for her to be happy. Sakura glanced over at him and nodded her agreement to his question. She couldn't talk right now, she was afraid that he might see her cry. Lee nodded that he heard and understood, but he only sighed. "I accept this, but I'll never like it. You know I do not like Yue much, but if he is the one that makes you feel happy, then I understand. I only want you to be happy. We all feed off your happiness Sakura and when your unhappy, everyone is unhappy." he said gently, turning towards her. Sakura looked at him, and smiled slightly. She was glad that he understood her love for the guardian, she only wanted him to accept it and now that she has, she felt as if she could go on a little easier. "Th.. thank you... Lee. I... you don't know how much this means to me.." she stammered with her words, hugging him to her. He was tense at first, but her loving touch has the power to melt the most stubborn of hearts... even Yue's.
"Well, now that this is all settled. I think I'm ready for some shut eye myself." he said, turning to walk towards the door. He stopped and turned back to look at her. "Take care of him, he's fragile Sakura. That you already know, but... don't let him be lonely ever again." he said, then turned back around. "I'll see if I can patch things up with Meilin. I really did love her, but I loved you more. I felt like I had to be with you, but now maybe I should go back to whom I belong with." he whispered and walked towards the door. "Goodnight Lee." she said, her eyes growing tired as well. Lee looked back at her and waved. "Night Sakura." he stated and left, closing the door quietly behind him.
As Sakura made her way across the room, she found Kero sleeping deeply on the couch. She shook her head. "What help you've been all through this you lazy little bum." Sakura giggled quietly, pulling a cover up over the sleeping guardian's teddy bear form. Kero turned over slightly, mumbling about some video game that she figured he had stayed up days in a row to finish playing. Sakura bent down and kissed Kero on the cheek and then made her way quietly to the bedroom.
When Sakura made her way to the bedroom doorway she looked over at Yue lying on the bed, peacefully breathing in his sleep. Sakura walked over and sat down on the bed next to his side and placed a hand over his. "You'll get better soon, Yue. Don't worry." she whispered to him, smiling happily. At the sound of her voice, Yue's eyes opened up and looked at her dreamily. "Sakura.." he whispered. "I'm... in your bed." he said, his cheeks starting to flush slightly. Sakura giggled and threw her arms about his neck. Yue froze slightly, but after a few moments settled down and placed his arms about her gently. "I love you Sakura... I have to make sure I tell you that, before something else happens." he whispered into her ear. Sakura looked up at him and smiled. "I love you too Yue. I always have." she said, and slowly moved in to kiss his lips. The moon guardian groaned slightly and pulled her closer to him, embracing her, so he never had to let her go again.
When they pulled their lips apart from each other's, Sakura placed her hand on the skin under his torn clothing at his shoulder. The scar made by her sword still prominent. She was glad that she could heal him, but the evidence of the wound would probably forever be there. Reminding them all of what had been done this day and what had almost been lost to accomplish it. Sakura felt his creamy smooth skin against her palm and smiled lovingly at him. Yue pulled her up against him and laid her head on his chest. "I won't leave Yue. I'll stay right here till you get better. Don't worry." she spoke, tears falling onto his white tunic. Yue smiled, and stroked her hair. "I know you will... my love." he whispered, as he held her there in his arms.
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