So... I'm finally back. I've had this written for a while, but I really wasn't going to post anything until a friend of mine requested that I do, so to those who are actually reading this, you can thank her.

Anyway, this is like an ittsy-bitty side story to Partners, though it's set before then. Just some backround on when this is taking place so this doesn't seem like a bunch of random crap: Itachi is around 14-15ish, and I'm just assuming that Kisame is in his mid-to-late-twenties.

It's in five parts (very short), based on the steps of the scientific method (if you couldn't figure that out from the title). Because I'm beyond nerdy, the concept of basing a story around the scientific method came to me before the actual story; thus, some of the parts won't fit completely with the corresponding step, but know that I did try (a bit...). And, of course, there will be a little (or a lot) of OOC, and quite frankly, at this point, I don't care! The story has been written, and now it shall not be changed!

Anyway, now that I'm done wasting all that space, here's the story...


The Scientific Method


Step I: Identify the Question


That kid had been sent here for the sole purpose of tormenting him. Of this, Kisame was absolutely positive.

He was always so arrogant; he always had that damn smirk on his face-- when his face wasn't completely expressionless, that is. Kisame hated it. The kid thought he was better than him!

But then, when he watched Itachi's lithe form twisting in graceful, yet oh-so-deadly maneuvers, he would forget everything that angered him. All he could see was that slim, pale body, and all he could feel was the heat pooling in the pit of his stomach.

Am I in lust with a kid?


There you have it: part one! I told you it was short. But all the parts are being posted at once, so I don't think that matters too much. Anyway, Buh-bye!