Henna tried to balance her groceries on her hip as she fumbled for her car keys. She dug around in her purse, when suddenly, the bottom fell out of the bag, making the groceries sprawl out across the lot. Shit! She said, as she scrambled for them. She heard annoying laughter. A man stooped to pick up a can of green beans. Are these yours? He asked. Henna squinted her eyes at him. The parking lot was pretty dark, the people who owned this Save-a-Lot weren t very well known for their upkeep of the place. Henna reached out her hand. Thank you. She said coolly. He looked at the can, and then held it out of reach. I m Hidan. He grinned. Henna didn t bat a lash. I m not interested. She replied. Henna swiped the can out of Hidan s grasp and toss it in her purse. Hidan grinned. Sure you are, you just don t want to admit it. He winked. Henna sighed loudly and unlocked her car. The poor 75 Volkswagen Beetle had just about had it. The door creaked loudly. Hidan snorted. Why drive around in that piece of crap. You could always ride home with me. He grinned and jerked his thumb towards his car park nearby. A 2011 Corvette Stingray. Henna laughed. Yeah right, didn t your mommy ever tell you not to talk to strangers in a dark parking lot? Henna threw the rest of the groceries into the trunk. Well, I m bored and I m waiting for someone. What can I say, I miss having company. He frowned a bit. Henna looked around. Hidan seemed generally nice. But so did most rapist. Id stay, but I forgot my Taser. She told him sweetly. She dropped herself down into the car, and cranked the engine. Or tried. SHIT! she yelled at the poor bug. It let out a pitiful moan, and then completely died. Hidan stopped grinning. Shit. He replied. Henna got out of her car, and faced him, with her hands on her hips. I might need to take you up on that offer. She said, a little desperately. Hidan s face turned serious. Ill take you home, but like I said, im meeting someone. And I don t think you ll want to meet them. Maybe you should wait in your- . His sentence died out at the rev of another engine. Henna saw a car that se didn t recognize pull into the parking lot. Two men got out and being to walk towards Hidan. The way, the walked and held themselves .Henna knew something was wrong. Hidan? She asked. Her voice trembled. Yeah? He responded. Are they here to fight? Henna looked at Hidan s face for confirmation. She saw it there. Henna sighed deeply, and then started taking her jewelry and shoes off. And what the hell are you doing? Hidan asked her as he shifted into a fighting stance. Helping you. Your giving me a lift when this is over though. Henna took her jacket off. Hidan held his hands up. No! He said sternly. No way! Henna just looked at him like he was stupid. I could probably kick your ass motherfucker, so don t tell me what I m doing and what I m not doing. Hidan. A soft, lilting voice called out. A hard, edgier voice snapped out of the darkness. Did you bring your bitch to protect you? Henna growled. She couldn t stand men half the time. And this was why. This man sounded like half of the men she knew. Never mind, we ll beat you both. The softer voice said. I could make out their faces in the dim light. A tall dark hair man with hard black eyes gazed quietly at me. The other man was smaller, with blond hair and soft blue eyes. Please, ladies. Lets try to keep in mind that I have work later tonight. So make this easy for me, and lay down now. Hidan said in a sarcastic voice. The dark haired man flung himself at Hidan. Henna jumped back a bit, and saw the blond heading her way. No qualms about hitting women. She thought to herself. She dodged his punch and delivered a side-kick into his stomach. He dodged straight into her back fist. There struggle continued for several minutes, before Henna finally landed a pick axe kick to his head. She made a childish show of dusting off her hands. She heard clapping behind her. She turned to look at Hidan, who was leaning against her car. Good show. He grinned. She smiled back at him. Her adrenaline was pumping hard. She needed to fight. She could taste it. I need to get home. Henna choked out. Hidan noticed. He had the same wild look that she probably had too. After Henna finished depositing her belongings into Hidan s car, she took one last look at the unconscious bodies, and smiled to herself, before stepping into Hidan s car. So where exactly do you live anyway? Hidan asked. Henna settled back into the comfy seat. 618 North Konkura street. She answered. Awesome, we have to pass my house before we get there. I need to stop there. He gingerly held up his hand. The knuckles were splitting open. Ew. Henna said, and laughed. She had a bruise on her cheek, and a couple on her arms and legs, that much she knew. But she wasn t bleeding anywhere. Hidan cranked and revved the engine, and they watched the two men standing up. Time to go. Hidan grinned, and sped away. They rode in silence for a few moments, before he pulled up to a large apartment complex. Henna was just slightly wowed. She knew she could never afford these apartments. Ever. Want to come inside and put a band aid on me? Hidan asked her as he turned the car off. Henna frowned. Sure, but we need to hurry. I don t like to leave my baby alone to long without his mommy. Henna got out of the car with Hidan.
/Hidan s POV/
The fuck! A baby! Great fucking going Hidan, you snagged someone else s baby momma. I mentally slapped myself around. Still Henna was walking beside me, but slightly behind. She was following closely. She was cute. Not cute, she was sexy as hell. And the way she fought. It was like she purposely dragged it out to play with him. So its Henna, like the tattoo shit? I asked her. Yeah. My mom did a lot of Henna, and my dad was a tattoo artist. She replied. I stood outside my door and unlocked it. I gestured for her to go inside first. She stared at me for a second. I swear I m not going to fuckin rape you. I said with a roll of my eyes. She cut her eyes at me. Id kill you first. She snapped. And I believed her. She walked in, and you could practically see her eyes widen. Knowing the name of the street she lived on, her life must be pretty crummy. My apartment would be a huge upgrade. I laughed and pulled her to the kitchen. Stay here. I ordered. I made my way to the bathroom to bandage my hands.
/Henna s POV/
Whoa. I was more then a little impressed by Hidan s furnishings. We passed threw a living room, and into the kitchen, where I practically fell in love with the room. Everything was shiny and new. I doubt he ever cooked in here. Yet it was decked out to be a professional chefs wet dream. I clicked my nails on the counter top. I noticed something red hanging out of the drawer. It was lacy. I jerked my hand back off of the counter, slightly disgusted. I turned to look out the big gaping window. Kohona looked beautiful at night. Never as good as Sunagakure. The sand reflected the moon in a way these towering buildings never could.
I heard Hidan cursing in the bathroom. I followed the sound of his voice, careful not to touch any of my surroundings. Who knows what he fucked on that nightstand. Hidan? I called. The fuck, I thought I told you to stay in the kitchen! I walked in to look at his hands. Shit! I cried. His knuckles were cut deeper then I realized, and I saw a gash on his arm. What the hell happened to a fair fight. I grumbled as I reached for the first aid kit. He brought a fucking knife. Hidan grimaced. Sasuke was always a sore loser. I stiffen. Sasuke? I continued to bandage Hidan s hand. That was Sasuke? I asked. Yeah, why? Hidan replied. And the blond that was Naruto? I asked. I felt a little sick. Hidan nodded. Why? He asked again. Just some guys I went to school with. I frowned. I didn t want to mention that I had probably just given my old best friend a concussion and I was on the verge of calling him in tears to apologize. It was almost funny. Naruto always bragged about how he could kick my ass, but that he would never hit a lady. Ever. Something had changed. I patted Hidan s hand. All done. I said, a bit shakily. Ready? He asked. Yeah. I stood up and headed out the door.
/3rd person POV/
Henna and Hidan sat quietly as they drove towards Henna s house. A fire engine rushed by. Henna looked a little alarmed. Henna shifted nervously. Hidan glanced over. Ok? He asked. Henna shook her head. She had started feeling sick to her stomach after they head left. As the turned the corner onto her street, the pain sharpened. And then she saw it. Her house was in flames. Oh my fucking god! She cried. She ripped open the door of the car. Hidan tried to break quickly, and watched as Henna flung herself out of the car and ran towards the house. He realized her panic a moment later. Her baby. He charged out of the car and after her. The firefighters were already starting to put the fire out. No one noticed as Henna ran towards the house. It wasn t until she had jerked the door open and was already inside did a firefighter notice her. He charged in after her. Tokko! Tokko! Henna called. A small dog ran out of the first room. Henna picked him up and rushed back towards the door. A burning timber fell down in front of the door. Henna jerked backwards. Shit. She said. She looked down at the dog in her arms. Tokko, you Then door caved inwards. Hidan stood at the entrance, grimacing. Get the hell out of here! Now! He yelled. Henna didn t need any prompting. She jumped of the timber and out of the house. The house caved it when she turned to look at it. Hidan pulled her away from the wreckage. He looked at the animal in her arms. Your baby ? He asked, looking a bit amused. Yeah.. Henna held the Shih Tzu to her cheek. Hidan clucked his tongue. I think they burned your house down. He got serious. Who! Henna cried. Otogakure, that s who. Hidan replied. Henna clamped up. The fight group? Henna asked, confused. Your old friends haven t been up to any good. Hidan frowned. Henna looked over at him, and back at the firefighters. No one knew I was living there Its been for rent for a few years now. But no body wanted that house. That s why I moved into it. Henna tapped her nails on Tokko s soft flesh. Hidan frowned. You can stay with me. He said. Henna laughed. What s so damn funny about that? Hidan cried. I was still in shock that you managed to talk so much without saying a single curse word. I've known you for what, an hour? And I feel that I ve already seen you threw a huge accomplishment. Henna grinned up at Hidan. Hidan rolled his eyes. Do you wanna stay or what? He snapped. Yes. Henna nodded. Then we better get out of here. The police and I aren t that great of friends, and I m sure their going to be showing up anytime soon. Henna nodded, and followed Hidan too his car. She took one last look at the house that had been her home. She was almost happy to leave it behind.