Fandom: Naruto
Pairing: Rock Lee/Gaara of the Desert
Theme Set: Alpha
Rating: G to hard R
Note: Sentence 9 ("Telephone") is a ref--see if you can guess what it's a ref to... ^_^
1. Comfort
I nurse your wounds after battle, you stay up with me and keep me company; these are the ways we comfort each other.
2. Kiss
I've never been kissed there before... or there... or... Oh! There!
3. Soft (companion to #23)
You may be a ninja, but your hands are soft and smooth, belying your power and skill.
4. Pain
Your Sand may protect you from physical injuries, but I can see pain in your eyes nonetheless.
5. Potatoes
"Why must I peel potatoes, too," Lee asked his boyfriend, "You were the one who ran Gai-sensei's underwear up the flagpole!"
6. Rain
I live in a cloudless desert; a rain of sand, a rain of blood, a rain of tears; those are the types of rain I know.
7. Chocolate
I've never cared for chocolate, I thought it was too sweet; yet I don't mind it so much when I taste it on your lips.
8. Happiness
I sigh as I look through the mail until I see the letter with your name on it; and for the rest of the day I can't stop smiling.
9. Telephone
"I told the messenger to tell you, 'One more week till I'm leaving,' not 'Earn more sessions by sleeving'!"
10. Ears
The fun thing about corn is that you can share it with your boyfriend; starting from the ends and meeting in the middle.
11. Name
Temari rolls her eyes while Kankuro groans and shakes his head... it seems neither of them are amused by me signing my name "Rock Gaara".
12. Sensual
I see your faint smile, feel your soft skin, hear your moans of pleasure, smell your sandy skin, taste your sweet mouth...
13. Death
I hold you tightly, making no attempt to quiet your piteous wailing; I know Gai-sensei was like a father to you.
14. Sex
The first few times we make love are awkward and even uncomfortable; but like all things, with practice, we're soon quite adept at it.
15. Touch
Thanks to your suggestion, I now know the pleasure of coffee with just a touch of cinnamon.
16. Weakness
I am strong, able to stand up to any challenge or opponent, yet when I'm with you, I feel as weak as a kitten...
17. Tears
You are curious as to why I fail to shed a tear while standing at my parents' headstones, but how can I cry for a woman I never knew and a man who saw me as nothing but a weapon?
18. Speed
As I head toward my next mission, I use all the speed my body is capable of; after all, the mission takes me to Suna.
19. Wind
Dear God, your sensei can go on and on, Lee...
20. Freedom
I doubt I'll ever be free of Shukaku, of the madness and blood-lust he creates within me; but when I'm with you, I can forget about him for awhile.
21. Life
There was a time when I lived only to kill, but you've shown me there's so much more to live for.
22. Jealousy
I feel envious whenever I see you with Naruto; despite our love, you and he have a connection I can never understand.
23. Hands (companion to #3)
You usually keep those powerful hands wrapped, for support and to conceal the wounds and scars; but for me you unwrap them, gently touching me with your bare hands.
24. Taste
I realize you want to emulate your sensei, but must you wear orange legwarmers with a green suit?
25. Devotion
Lack of sleep makes me bad-tempered, the full moon makes me murderous, my upbringing makes me paranoid... yet still you stay with me, no matter what dangers you face because of me.
26. Forever
The rings on our fingers might suggest a commitment that only lasts a life time, but the ones we've made to each other will last so much longer than that.
27. Blood
I would never say this out loud to you, Lee, but I know the smell of your blood quite well; at times I even crave it...
28. Sickness
"I guess the Sand doesn't protect you from viruses," I tease as I take the empty soup bowl and tuck the covers around you.
29. Melody
I sit quietly, watching you sleep, your soft snores combining with the chirping of crickets and the soft hoots of owls to form a lovely melody.
30. Star
I sit in my usual spot, gazing at that big bright star and wondering if you can see it as well.
31. Home
Whether you stay with Gai and myself in Konoha, or I stay in your quarters with you in Suna, I always feel at home with you.
32. Confusion
"Oh, I'm sorry, Gai-sensei; ever since Lee had his growth spurt, you and he are hard to tell apart from behind... I'm going to move my hand now..."
33. Fear (companion to #47)
No matter how many times you warn me, I can not bring myself to fear you, even during the full moon.
34. Lightning/Thunder
There aren't any thunder storms like this where you live, so I can understand why you observe the bright flashes and loud booms with such excitement and intensity.
35. Bonds
Of all the uses there are for the wrappings on your arms, using them to tie you to the bed is my favorite.
36. Market
You don't let go of my hand as we walk into the very public space of the market; I certainly don't mind if others see us like this, and am pleasantly surprised to find that you don't, either.
37. Technology
I smile as I watch the tape of you talking to me about the events of the week... even when we're apart, these tapes help us stay connected to one another.
38. Gift
You say that as a ninja you have no special gifts, but as I watch you train and work and beat far more "talented" ninja, I can't believe that's true.
39. Smile
Even after all this time, your smiles are slight, barely an upturn of your lips; but that's enough for me.
40. Innocence
As shinobi, it's often kill or be killed; innocence is an early casualty of this profession.
41. Completion
We have many differences; I am cheerful and outgoing, you are melancholy and introverted; yet instead of clashing, we fit together like missing pieces of each other's puzzle.
42. Clouds
Your attack is over, and the enemy vanquished; the only thing left is the clouds of dust.
43. Sky
The sky is so different here in Suna; there are no trees to provide shade, and I miss the sound of birds.
44. Heaven
After your life of torment and pain, seeing you happy is like heaven.
45. Hell
You have to do something, Lee, something terrible and unforgivable... I don't want to be alone when I go to Hell.
46. Sun
The sun beats down, baking the sand... but we don't notice, safe and cool under the dome of sand you made for us.
47. Moon (companion to #33)
The moon is full tonight, Lee; you really should keep your distance from me...
48. Waves
We share the large bath, our amorous activities disrupting the water so that it sloshes around, splashing and making waves.
49. Hair
People think my eyebrows are too thick, and you have none at all; so, together we have just the right amount.
50. Supernova
I grip the covers, crying out at the sensation that never ceases to completely overwhelm me, causing my body to spasm and arch tighter against yours.