Troubles of a Kazekage (LeeGaa)

Jutsu One

He was beautiful... His red ruby hair... His pale ivory skin... and even his cute little snores that every so often escaped his lips.

This was what Lee loved when he woke up before the other. He could bask in the calmness of their love and trust. 

Lee was in Suna visiting Gaara with Metal. Everyone thought he was leaving on a mission though, so they weren't too concerned when it had been a couple weeks. Though that day, Lee and Metal would have to set off towards Konoha once again.

"Mnm... Lee...?" 

The onyx haired ninja snapped out of his thoughts and looked to see Gaara opening his eyes.  "Oh, Gaara, did I wake you?" He asked.

Gaara shook his head and slowly sat up. "No... You're fine..." He murmured slowly as he woke himself up. He looked back at Lee. "Today you're leaving again... aren't you?"

Lee sighed softly and gently pulled Gaara into his strong and muscular arms. "I am sorry, but people will start to grow suspicious."

The red head's grip tightened on Lee's tunic (hot spring~). "I know..." He whispered. It wasn't like they didn't come out to everyone for no reason, Lee just didn't want Gaara to be targeted and Gaara didn't want Metal hurt. So until they're positive they're safe, they won't tell anyone.

There were tiny footsteps padding against the ground until they reached Gaara's door. A small knock was heard. "Come in." Gaara straightened his clothes, even though he knew who it was.

"Hey mum... daddy..." Metal greeted with a yawn. The five year old clambered over and crawled into Gaara's lap. "Are you coming with us?" He asked.

Gaara sighed sadly. "As much as I want to... I cannot." He whispered sadly and kissed Metal's forehead.

Metal gave a whine. "But mum...! I want to be with you always..." He complained. 

It was so endearing that it made Gaara's eyes burn. "I'm so sorry... I want to be with you always too... but it's too dangerous right now." Gaara had emotions, despite what everyone thought. He cried, he laughed, he acted like a child... but only around his family. No one else deserved to see his vulnerable self.

The boy gasped. "Don't cry mum! We'll be together again! Right daddy??" Metal looked towards Lee.

Lee laughed and brought his two favorite people to his chest. "Of course. Nothing will ever separate us."

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Gaara watched from his door as Lee carried Metal on his shoulders. He gave a gentle wave and Lee returned it with an air kiss, making a small smile appear on the other's lips.

After they weren't in view, Gaara walked down the street and to his office. "Brother, why are you still keeping things a secret?" Tamari asked, playing with a part of her fan.

"Because I don't want Metal to be hurt." Gaara replied in a calm demeanor.

Tamari looked up. "Your happiness counts too... besides, I know you or Lee wouldn't let anyone touch Metal."

Gaara sat down at his desk. "That's easier said than done. I'm the Kazekage... I have more enemies now than when I was just a chunin." He played with the silver ring around his ring finger.

"Nothing is going to get better if you keep denying yourself happiness." She said before walking out of the room.