Nothing Special

Chapter 92

 As Naruto went after Gaara, Aceso stayed back and healed Lee's leg, he laid flat on the ground.

"This seems to be coming to an end," Lee said. " I am happy we are able to return the favor."

"I am happy to we are as well," Aceso said. Lee couldn't help but fix his eyes on her. "Lee, you can't keep hurting this leg, not while I'm away at least."

"I can't promise you I won't hurt it again," Lee smiled. "If I injured it that badly. I'll just ask Kakashi-sensei to have Pakkun or another track you down."

"Will you leave right away when we get back?" Lee asked as his hand grabbed onto a braid. It's been a long time since he grabbed onto her hair like that. 

"No, probably in the morning," Aceso answered. "I'll be leaving as soon as the sun rises." She was avoiding his eyes and focusing on his leg.

" This is probably a bad time," Lee said as he hoisted himself up on his elbows. Aceso looked at him, his eyes were locked onto hers, seconds later they glanced down at her lips. Aceso glanced down at his lips. Normally, Aceso would tell herself that she is too young, but she was leaving tomorrow, and could probably let this slide. They both leaned closer to each other, this time it wasn't going to be an accident like back at the Land of the Moon.

"Aceso!" Ino's voice called out, they both jumped back, turning red, and looked away from each other.

"Lee!" Sakura's voice called out. They looked to see Ino and Sakura running up to them. Lee laid back down.

"What happened?" Sakura asked as she knelt beside Aceso, and Ino was on the other side of Lee.

"Injured leg," Aceso answered. "But I'm almost done."

"Status?" Ino asked.

"I just have to reconnect two or three more muscles," Aceso answered. "He should be back in business." Seconds later Aceso stopped the treatment. " That's it, the treatment's over for now."

"You must've been fighting like a maniac to end up in such bad shape," Sakura said.

"Sorry," Lee apologized. "Aceso, you saved my life again. Now I'll be forever in your debt."

"She was just doing her job," Sakura reminded him.

"Plus, it's part of our promise," Aceso said. "You protect me, and I'll heal you."

"That's going to have to be put on hold for a bit," Lee said as he started to sit up.

"No, you shouldn't get up yet!" Ino protested.

"As a medical ninja, I forbid you from doing any more fighting!" Sakura declared. "You need your rest."

"No, please let me go," Lee pleaded. " I cannot leave Gaara alone out there, fending for himself. I must repay the favor he did for us."

"Let's get moving," Aceso said as she stood up holding out her hand.

"But he's not fully recovered," Sakura protested.

"It's alright," Aceso said. " Naruto is going to back him up, plus Gaara isn't some pushover. By the time we get there, Naruto and Gaara should have him finished and the student will be saved."

"Yeah, but-" Ino began.

"Let's not waste any more time," Aceso said. "If we get there and can help out, then we should." 

"But his leg," Sakura said.

"Gaara saved Lee's life as well as my life, we both want to repay our debt," Aceso said.