imbrii (imbrii) wrote in imbrication, @ 2007-09-06 13:41:00 |
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Entry tags: | au, gaara, naruto, rock lee, wind series |
Naruto - Run with the Wind 6
Series: Naruto
Characters: Sandsibs, Lee, Inuzukas
Pairing: Gaara/Lee
Type: highschool AU, angst
Warnings: family problems, bad writing
Spoilers: none
Word Count: 330
Etc: I'm afraid I'm slipping towards cliche here, I may delete this part. Also considering a new title for the later sections.
One of the few days Lee’s uncle comes home at a normal time he catches them making out on the couch. He throws them out, deaf to anything his nephew has to say. Lee is deeply depressed and Gaara can’t convince him that the man isn’t worth his time.
When Lee returns home the next day, there’s a note saying to collect his things before the locks are changed. Tenten and Sakura help him pack. Everything he owns fits into two large duffel bags.
Everyone in the group offers him a place to stay. When Kiba’s mother hears what happened, she breaks a plate, punches a hole in the wall, fumes for half an hour, and tells Kiba Lee is going to move into Hana’s old room until he turns eighteen. She won’t hear of any debate, and when the dogs enthusiastically tackle him the matter is settled.
The black-haired boy insists on doing chores and paying rent, but never notices Tsume slipping the money back into his wallet. Lee was never particularly close to the Inuzukas before, but the family reaches out to him without the slightest hesitation. In a month, she’s calling him her second son and giving him noogies. Lee finds his smile again.
Lee isn’t comfortable inviting Gaara over to a house that isn’t his, and the younger boy doesn’t like unfamiliar territory, so they are limited to Gaara’s house. Lee walks on eggshells when Gaara’s father is home.
Gaara’s father is displeased and begins berating him one night, then stares in shock as Temari and Kankurou move to stand behind their brother and glower.
“You never yell at us when we have people over. Give Gaara a break already.”
Gaara looks at his siblings with wide eyes, wondering if this is what it means to have family.
Their father purses his lips and stares at his children as if they’re strangers, then leaves without a word.
Business trips increase in frequency. They don’t miss him.
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