Love in Art

Chapter 1

Hiding

"Deidara… Oh, Deidaraaa." Tobi's voice echoed through the clearing, "I will find you Deidaraaaa." Deidara stifled a laugh as Tobi voice scaled in pitch. Though they had been dating for only a month or two, Deidara had strived to keep it a secret, only daring to venture out with Tobi when all the other members were on missions. Above all, he made sure Itachi was gone. Deidara hated Itachi.

Deidara crouched behind a large tree, the rough bark leaving small scratches on his smooth fingertips. Tobi will never find me this time. It's so simple it's perfect. Sometimes he is so stupid. He doesn't even look right in front of—Deidara nearly screamed as a hand covered his eyes.

"Found ya." Tobi snickered. Deidara whirled around to glare at Tobi. He hated it when he used his transportation jutsu. It was so unfair. Deidara glared up at Tobi's masked face, and, just as he glanced at the eye hole in the mask, he saw Tobi's Sharingan retract.

"Cheater!," Deidara gasped, "For the hundredth time, you can't use your Sharingan when we play hide and seek." Deidara frowned and sat down, his back resting on the tree.

"Aww, Deidara… are you mad?" Tobi said, a hint of distress in his voice. I'll just hold this face a little more. He will fall right into my trap.

"Deidara," Tobi said, crouching down to his eye level, "are you okay—"

"Revenge!" Deidara exclaimed as he tackled Tobi to the ground. Deidara landed on top of him, his hands frantically trying to grasp Tobi's wrists. He pushed Tobi's hands behind his head and then, using his knees, he pinned Tobi to the ground by his thighs.

Tobi gazed up at him, his one eye looking at him with intensity. Deidara felt a shiver travel down his spine. He loved it when Tobi was serious. To him, it was the sexiest thing in the world. He changed from this carefree soul to this, almost burningly passionate being in a heartbeat.

"You know, Deidara," Tobi said, his voice deep, "you really do have beautiful eyes. I know I tell you that all the time, but I keep seeing them in new light every time I see you." Tobi's hand broke free from Deidara's and he brushed Deidara's bangs out of his face. Deidara felt his face burning; he hoped he wasn't blushing.

"There," Tobi said as he tucked Deidara's bangs into his headband. Now I can see both of your eyes in all their luminous glory. You really should tie your bangs back."

"We've been over this," Deidara said quietly, "I look like an alien without bangs."

"If that's how you see it, you're the most beautiful alien I have ever seen." Tobi whispered.

Deidara felt himself blushing, and he tried to roll of Tobi, but Tobi took this as an opportunity to flip Deidara over and pin him on his back. "Tobi…" Deidara stuttered.

"Your revenge failed, I'm afraid." Tobi snickered. "But don't worry. I am a merciful captor. All I ask is that you give your heart to me."

Deidara now knew that he was blushing madly. How could he not after what Tobi said. "Tobi… I…" Before Deidara could react, Tobi pushed up his mask revealing his lips, and lifted Deidara's head up to his, their lips meeting.

Deidara sat there for a moment, stunned. Tobi always kissed him so unexpectedly; there was no way to describe it but magical. After a moment, their lips parted, and Tobi slid his mask back down over his face.

Deidara felt a nasty sting as Tobi did this. Deidara had yet to see Tobi's full face, only his lips as the met in their unexpected kisses. And he hated it.

Tobi got off Deidara, and helped him to his feet.

"We still have an hour or so before Kisame gets back from his mission," Tobi said, "any ideas what to do?"

Deidara flashed a wicked grin as he thrusts his hands into his clay pouch. "One or two."

"What are you…?" Tobi began, but Deidara silenced him as he threw a clay bird sculpture into the air.

"Katsu," Deidara breathed, and, in an instant, the sculpture transformed into a giant bird. "I say we go for a little trip through the clouds. You up for it?"

Tobi laughed as he leaped onto the bird's back. "What are you waiting for?"