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Tears

By: ballet-is-not-stupid

I looked at the ginger that I couldn't help falling in love with. He pays no attention to me as he continues to make out with that whore. I felt like screaming. I felt like crying. I just wanted to break down and let all my emotions out. But for some strange reason the tears would not come out. I guess this is what he means when he talks about true pain.

It's been two whole weeks since she stole him away. For the past two weeks I have seen the whore practically hang off of Pein

I don't know what he sees in her. All she does is practically hang off of him whenever he's around. When he's not around, she flirts with Itachi. When she's not flirting with Itachi or hanging off of Pein, she's giving me these evil looks as if to say, "He's mine. You can't do anything about that."

Pshh. As if she can do anything to me physically. Emotionally, yes. But I would never show it.

I just don't get it. Why would Pein choose her? Can't he see I love him much more than anyone? Can't he see that I've given up everything for him? I never wanted to be in Akatsuki.

Today I just couldn't take it anymore. Tears leaked from my eyes. In front of a bunch of S-rank criminals, my best friend, and a whore.

So I did what anyone in my position would do. I ran. I flopped down on my bed and broke down completely. I can't believe I cried in front of Pein. I felt so alone in the world. I lost my family, Yahiko, and maybe even Pein. Pein is the only one keeping me here, but since I lost him, I have no reason to be here.

I searched around for my suitcase. I pulled out a dark blue suitcase and started packing everything I owned into it. I came across a picture of me, Yahiko, and Nagato. Even though Pein and Nagato are the same person, I still refer to them as two different people because they're so different.

I could hear laughter from the whore outside of my room.

"Hahahahahahahahahaha! A "fearsome" member of Akatsuki? Yeah right! I bet the blue bitch can't even take a hit!"

"Shut up, whore." I heard that voice.

"Why? She is a bitch. I thought you loved me."

"I never loved you. Who could ever love you? You are a bossy, stuck-up, ugly whore. I only brought you here to make Konan jealous. Konan has been through so much with me. I love her and there is no one that can make me change my mind or heart. I'd also kill anyone who insults her of hurts her in any way, shape, or form. Like you."

Shrill screams came from outside. Chewing and a gulp came from a certain member that talks to himself. I think you know what happened next.

I heard this all. I wanted to scream. With joy this time. I ran out of the room and threw myself in Pein's arms. I didn't care that the entire Akatsuki was watching.

"I love you, too," I whispered in his ear. I felt him actually smile. I never thought I'd see the day when he would smile. Then he kissed me.

Kissing him felt so right. It felt so natural. I guess I can live with the Akatsuki. He's here and I am his angel. That's all that matters. For the first time in a long time, I cried tears of joy.