The Rogue’s Love
Chapter Four: Unwanted
I aimlessly wandered around the building, getting familiar with my surroundings. The past few days have been surprisingly enjoyable. Well, except for the fact that Hidan tried making a pass at me every chance he got. Deidara, I could tolerate. But, Hidan was just starting to get ridiculous.
That, and I haven’t even seen Sasori.
Ever since that moment in the hallway, I couldn’t seem to get him out of my mind. I think it was safe to say that I had developed and unusual infatuation with the mysterious man. And, it annoyed the hell out of me. I would still like to punch him in that gloriously attractive face of his.
I sighed, longing to hear that deep-set masculine voice, again. What I needed was a hobby. Obsessively thinking of someone will get you no where, Raikou!
“Rai-chan, Rai-chan!” Deidara called, running to me. “Where have you been? I’ve been looking for you everywhere!” he threw his hands up in the air for a more dramatic effect.
I gave him a small smile, “I was just familiarizing myself with my surroundings. I’m still fairly new, you know.” He sheepishly rubbed the back of his head.
“I guess that’s my fault for not showing you around… But, first, I’m hungry. Let’s eat, first!” He pulled me in the other direction, right to the kitchen. I rolled my eyes, following his despite my sour mood. Some days I wish I could hide in my room, completing ignoring everyone else around me. But, considering that I shared a room with Deidara, that was impossible.
We entered the kitchen were most of the Akatsuki members sat, quietly eating their food. Which was rather strange, they were usually more talkative than this. In fact, this is the first time they’ve ever shut up for more than ten seconds. It actually kind of worried me. Even Hidan was quiet.
“What’s with them?” I whispered to Deidara. He shrugged, pointing to his wrist. I rolled my eyes as I noticed their half naked bodies. It was past twelve, and they were just now waking up? I guess I shouldn’t have such high expectations for people I knew so little about.
Kisame yawned, waving to me. I nodded back, sending him a small smile. Despite being S-ranked criminals, they were actually pretty friendly. Except for Hidan. He was just a real ass. I sat down next to Itachi. He was by far my favorite of the group, and the most quiet. Reserved. Needless to say, he didn’t bother me.
“Good morning, Rai-chan,” he greeted, not bothering to look up from his meal. Even Itachi looked a little run down, with dark circles under his eyes.
“Couldn’t sleep?” He shrugged, shoveling more food into his mouth. I sighed. It was almost impossible to get conversation out of him. I guess that was really his only flaw. Definitely not someone I could sit down and talk to for hours.
“Dei-kun, can we do something today? I’m bored.” I complained. I was being starved of any sort of entertainment. No one around has fought, recently.
“I could keep you entertained, if you promise not to yell too loudly,” Hidan said, giving me rather suggestive looks. Which also made me want to vomit. “I’ll pass, thanks.” Kisame chuckled, turning his attention away from the refrigerator.
“You’re such a horny little bastard,” He smiled, patting Hidan on the back. The religious freak twitched, waving his scythe in front of fish man’s face. “Touch me, again, and I’ll sacrifice you to Jashin!”
“I’d like to see you try,” He challenged, wearing a toothy grin. Both readied themselves in fighting stances, about to go at it in the middle of the kitchen. That was, until Konan walked out, looking worse than all of them combined. She hit them both, growling. “Shut up! I was trying to sleep.”
“Pein kept you up late, again?” Hidan winked, making her flush a bright red.
“You two are worse than rabbits!” Kisame exclaimed, laughing with Hidan. She walked out of the room, muttering a string of profanities under her breath.
I shook my head, following her out of the kitchen. You would think they would have something better to do than bickering all day. Not paying attention to where I was going, I rammed into a very sturdy figure. I cursed, falling on my butt. I was about to yell at the person, until a low chuckle brought me up short, making my heart flutter.
“You should really watch where you’re going,” Sasori scolded, holding his hand out to me. I ignored it, standing up. I studied him, noticing the wild disarray his hair was in, how his eyes lazily drooped. He looked like he hadn’t slept in days.
“Where you been? I haven’t seen you in days.” I tried to act like I didn’t care, but I knew he saw right through me. I wish I could say that I didn’t care, to not even bother. But, for some reason, that was proving to be extremely difficult, and I hated myself for it.
“What’s it to you?”
“Just wondering,” I shrugged. He smirked, folding his arms over his chest. “Did little Raikou miss me?” He mocked, starting to annoy me.
“Don’t flatter yourself, hon. It was just weird not seeing you around, that’s all.”
“That’s to bad,” he continued teasing, “ because, I’ve missed you.” He gently stroke my check, making me wish I could just disappear. I slapped his hand away, fighting down a blush. “Shut up,” I snapped, brushing past him to get where I was going. Now, if only I could remember where that was, exactly.
I hated him. Oh, how I hated him. I continued speed walking until I was outside, trying to calm myself.
All he was doing was toying with me; my emotions, trying to get a reaction out of me. And, I absolutely loathed him for it. I felt as if I wasn’t even seen as a humane being. In their eyes, I was only a play thing. Deidara’s pet. I slumped against a tree, doubting my decision to stay with them. To have left. Why was I even here?
“Raikou, Raikou! Come play with me!” A little bounced, green eyes shining in delight. I sighed at my little brother, shooing him away. “I can’t, Kiyoshi. I’m training.”
He pouted, poking out his lower lip. “But, you’re always training, Rai. You’re probably the strongest ninja in all of the Fire Nation, by now!” He shouted, throwing his arms around. I shook my head, laughing softly. “Maybe some other time.”
I frowned at the memory, regretting not playing with the five year old boy. He would pester me everyday to, but I had always declined. That’s the thing I regretted the most, not telling my brother goodbye.
Maybe I should have stayed at Konoha. Sure, my life was hell, but it was no better here. This just proves that running away from your problems solved nothing. New ones would form, and the old ones would catch up to you, just making a huge mess.
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Before long, night started to fall, making me realize just how late I’ve been out. Not that anyone would notice, they’re probably hoping that I would leave. I groaned, wishing that for once, I’d have better luck.
A dark figure approached me, his Akatsuki cloak flowing out behind him. I groaned, again, just wanting to be left alone. Was that so much to ask for?
“What do you want?” I all but growled, showing the man that he was no welcome.
Sasori chuckled, sitting down next to me. A bit too close for comfort. If I made any sudden movements, our arms would surely brush against one another. “I came to see where you’ve been all day. No one’s seen you, and Deidara is in hysterics … not a pretty sight.”
I rolled my eyes. “Like anyone cares,” Sasori muttered something under his breath, clearly not for my ears to hear. “What was that?”
“Nothing, nothing.” he shook his head, slightly uncomfortable. I ignored him, turning my gaze up to the dimly lit sky, the moon illuminating my pale face. The stars twinkled brightly, reminding me just how dull I felt.
Most of the stars we see are already dead.
Sasori stayed quiet, letting me stay comfortably wrapped in my thoughts. I couldn’t help but think of that moment in the hallways, especially since he was sitting so close. Making me feel a bit uncomfortable. What would it been like if I did kiss him?
“What’s going through your mind?” he asked, tenderly. It scared me. Sasori? Caring? Don’t make me laugh.
“Nothing,” I answered cautiously, laughing nervously. How would he react if he knew how that moment between us made me feel? But, to explain would be unachievable. For I didn’t even know, myself.
“You?”
He ran a quick hand through his hair, sexily roughing it up. “Nothing important, I suppose.”
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