Overrated (Remade)

Chapter 11

Did Lee like Gaara? That was an awful thing to say with no context behind it.

   "What does that mean...." Gaara mumbled, whilst attempting to contain the redness spreading across his pale face.

   "I just think your an amazing person and I hope I can stay around with you for a long time. Possibly forever"

Was this lee's awful way of confessing or was this just his declaration of friendship? Gaara didn't know the difference and didn't know what lee meant even though he was explaining it.

    "Am I still making no sense?" Lee smiled nervously

Gaara nodded, hoping for a deeper explanation. 

   "Well I'll put it straightforward this time- Gaara do you want to go on an erm.. date with me?" He said.

Lee realized that this could either be the awkwardest moment of his life or the best. If Gaara said no, lee would have to drive him back to his sibling's house which would take over an hour and a half. If he said yes, lee might have a chance with this amazing and wonderful person.

   "I just- I think we really hit it off as friends but- I like you a lot more than friends and I did not know that from the start but- every time I look at you it reminds me of this feeling in the pit of my stomach...it's like a weight dragging me down!" He took a deep breath in.

  "So I understand if you do not accept and I will not hold any grudges against you. Because if I can't be your partner then I'd be more than happy to be just your friend. Because being by your side makes me happier- happier than I've ever been in a while... Though I'd prefer- no love to be your partner...being friends will do just fine too" he lied.

He didn't want to be just friends. He wanted Gaara to love him back. He couldn't handle it. He wouldn't be able to handle it if Gaara rejects him.

He held his breath waiting for the moment Gaara made his decision and spoke up.

   "Lee-..."

Lee sighed grabbing the steering wheel." sorry. .this probably was not a good time..."

   "......."

   "I am...So sorry Gaara I- uh..." 

Gaara could only look out the window. He wanted so badly to say something but he didn't know yet. He couldn't tell the difference between friends and lovers. He didn't want to mistake what he felt for lee as something else. He knew Lee was hurting, but he couldn't risk hurting him even more. 

   "I'll...Think about it" 

    "No that is alright." He sighed. "I know what that means" He smiled again but this time it wasn't so bright and it made Gaara even sadder. 

    "Uh..I should probably just start driving" 

Gaara nodded silently. Wishing he could find the courage and the words to speak his mind to Lee. The whole ride was silent and it hurt Gaara. Every seconded Lee wasn't talking about his life or telling a story he'd heard from around, it left a small wound in Gaara's heart that he didn't know if he could ever repair. 

Gaara wanted to cry but didn't want to think about the way Lee feels. He's probably embarrassed and hating himself for doing what he did. 

Gaara could think about nothing but Lee as they drove back to Temaris house and when he finally arrived he immediately jumped out of the car and into his room.   

 Lee had not followed Gaara inside. He already left. Temari, Shocked at the way Gaara was moving without saying 'hello or hi' followed him. 

   "Gaara- What the hell happened?" Temari said sitting on Gaara's bed. She was worried about the state her little brother was in. She didn't know what happened but all she did know was she'd be killing Lee the next time she saw him. 

   "I happened Temari... I ruined everything..." 

( SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER BUT HERE IT IS!!!!!_)