Live On... (Rock Lee x Reader) {DISCONTINUED}

Chapter 8: Dwelling In The Past

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~Your POV~

As I sat there, I looked down at my bedsheets, not wanting to make eye contact or answer his question.

"You can trust me. I will not tell anybody, you have my word," he stated with pride, clutching his fist to his chest.

I kept looking down, I know I can trust him... But I just don't want him to worry about me so much...

I took a deep breath. "Him," I stated.

~Lee's POV~

"Him,"

I looked at her with confusion. "Who is "him"?" I asked, slightly slouching in my chair.

"Akuma. He's coming..."

"You are not making any sense. Who is Akuma and why is he coming?" She did not respond.

With every word she spoke, it made the pit in my stomach deeper and deeper. What was she hiding?

She still did not make eye contact. I was about to speak when she started again.

"Akuma is a close relative of Orochimaru... And he's coming for... for..." She paused again.

"Me.."

That last word made my heart sink all the way down to my feet. 'Her? What does he want with her?'

(Y/n) now completely had turned her head in the opposite direction. I was at a loss for words. Why did she not tell anyone?

"Please... Don't tell Lady Hokage..."

I nodded with a little worry. "I respect your opinion. I will not tell," I replied.

She looked at me with hopeful eyes. "Really?"

I nodded once more. "Yes, but, you must let me be of service to protect you,"

"As long as you don't tell, that's fine by me. But don't go straining yourself just for my personal being,"

I gave her a salute as I stood from my chair. "Thank you!" I sat back down. "But how do know that he is coming? We do not know if that is accurate informa--"

She cut me off. "I know, because whenever I'm walking around my home or the Village, I get these migraines. And he uses Telepathy to talk to me through thought,"

I nodded. "I see..." I placed my hand to my chin in thought. "But now as you are feeling better, I should be taking my leave. I will see you tomorrow!" I grinned as I walked out the door.

She waved me a "goodbye" as I shut the door and started my walk home.

But as I was walking, the thought of (Y/n) being hunted down kept crossing my mind. 'What could Akuma possibly want with (Y/n)? But whatever the case, I must protect her with my life!'

She makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Like a Teddy Bear. Much different than when I fell for Sakura...

(Y/n) is different, she's special. She entered my life and made me feel like a somebody. And I would give my life in order to protect her..!

Images of my past at the Academy flooded my thoughts...

~~Flashback~~

I ran and ran at the same pace as my classmates. Starting to run out of breath, but I kept running..!

But as we were running, one of the boys next to me spoke. "You know what you are?" He grinned and paused.

Then everyone else chimed in. "Hot-Blooded! Hot-Blooded! Hot-Blooded!" They all sang with a mocking tone.

I covered my ears to try and drown out they're words... But it failed.

Finally I had enough and ran off, tears streaming down my face. Why do I have to be so different?

I ran off to who-knows-where, not listening to my Teacher calling out my name to come back.

Once I had ran far enough, I sat down on a bench in what looked like a Training Ground.

What makes me so different from everybody else..?

~~End of Flashback~~

I bet if she went to the Academy, she would not have cared that I could not do Ninjutsu or Genjutsu.

She would have been my only friend... But dwelling on the past never solves a problem! I am a Strong, Talented Shinobi and I will become the greatest Taijutsu Master!

As determination filled my chest, I decided to run the rest of the way home. I started out in a jogging pace, but soon grew into a sprint.

After running for a good 10 minutes, I had finally made it to my apartment-home. I unlocked the door and stepped inside.

After shutting the door, I took off my Leg Weights and flopped onto my bed. 'I better get some rest so I can Train tomorrow morning,'

And with that, I fell into a deep sleep. Waiting for my Dreamland Fantasies to take me away..!

~~Next Morning~~

I awoke with a start from the sound of my alarm clock blaring in my ears.

I sprung out of bed and reattached my Leg Weights to my ankles and slipped on my Leg Warmers over them.

I dashed outside, shutting my door behind me. But as I was in my way to (Y/n)'s house, I saw the most unexpected thing.

(Y/n) was running down the street with a worried expression. I ran up to her, causing her to stop.

"(Y/n)! Is everything alright?"

"Lee! Uh, I, um... Hehe... I can't talk right now! I'll explain later!" She quickly stated.

But before she could run off, Naruto greeted us. "Hey guys! What's up?"

"Naruto! Hi! Well, see you later!" (Y/n) then ran off in the opposite direction.

"Wait!" I yelled, running after her, Naruto following close behind.

"I'll stop her!" He breathed, quickly running ahead of me.

He quickened his pace, then finally tackled (Y/n) to the ground.

~Your POV~

As Naruto tackled me and pinned my arms and legs to the ground, I struggled under his grip.

"What's going on?!" He yelled.

But as Lee started to catch up, I struggled even more. "Naruto! You don't understand! You have to get off!!" I screamed.

I finally freed my legs and placed them under Naruto's chest. I pushed with all of my might, sending him flying backwards, allowing me to stand up and start running again.

But it was to late, I quickly came to a stop as a shadowed figure stood in front of me.

As Lee and Naruto caught up, they got into a fighting stance. "Who're you?!" Naruto questioned.

I couldn't move. Why did he have to show up? Why now?

Hey! Hope you enjoyed! And I'm guessing you all know who the "Mystery" person is? Well, I'm not going to say anyways... But I will be updating soon! So stay tuned! BUH-BYE!!