HEHAHEHAHEHA! So chapter 3 you guys!(: I really hoped you liked it. To be honest I like this chapter ^.^ Lol o_o

Anyway shoutout to Calista Hyuga for the first review AND follow for this story! It really inspired me to go on and I hope more people find this story and love it also! ^.^

Disclaimer: Naruto DOES NOT belong to me! o:

Chapter 3

"Damn..."

Konan frowned.

"'Damn?' That's all you can say? I just poured EVERYTHING out and all you can say is 'DAMN?! You obviously don't care! Ugh, what was the point coming to you?!"

Konan quickly got up an headed for the door but was stopped by Hidan's hand that gripped her wrist.

"I meant damn as in you're fucking going through a lot... Sit."

Konan sighed stressfully. She sat back down next to Hidan, placing her hands on the side of her head. She massaged her head in stress, thinking about what to do. She didn't expect Hidan to help one bit but it felt great letting everything out. It helped her realize how much of a mess she's in at the moment.

"Err..."

"Shut Up."

"I'm just trying to fucking help..."

"By saying 'err?' BY SAYING ERR?"

"Ayee calm the fuck down bitch!"

Konan began to hyperventilate. Was she going insane?

Hidan noticed her actions and tried to think of something. He knew he should have never even TRIED. He's not good with womens' feelings at all.

"Well... uhm... I can tell you're going through a hell of a lot... and I'm here to help yo-"

"You're not helping at all Hidan."

"Well maybe... if you ask questions I'll be more of fucking help to you..."

Konan sighed. His cursing though...It's driving her insane even more! Konan tried to jumble her thoughts together. What questions could she ask anyway? Why am I having these nightmares again? Why is Nagato acting like this? Why did Yahiko have to die? Why is she going insane?! What's wrong with her?!

Konan quickly grabbed her origami flower hairclip and threw it on the ground in anger. She cupped her hands and placed her face in her hands.

"UGHH!"

Hidan quickly picked up the clip, surprisingly hoping it didn't damage. He then awkwardly put it back in Konan's hair, hoping Konan wouldn't say anything. After that, he noticed Konan start to cry. He grew hesitant.

"Fuck... Konan please don't cry!"

Konan brought her head up and slowly wiped her tears.

"I don't want to cry! I don't even know why I'm crying. I hate crying!"

Hidan agreed with Konan. She was never one to cry. In fact, she was one of the strongest people in terms of ego.

"Well... why exactly are you fucking sad, err, mad, err, something like that?"

"Because... I feel as if... well..."

Hidan sighed. Damn, make up your god damn fucking mind!

"...I guess it's because I feel like Naga- Pain is still in pain...? Well, about... I DON'T KNOW!"

Hidan was puzzled. How could she be sad and not know why? Women are complicated. Hidan then thought. Why COULD Konan be sad? She said Pain has been acting overprotective and ever since that she's been having flashbacks and nightmares about Yahiko's death. She also said the only time he was acting like that was right after Yahiko's death. Hmm...

"Here's a fucking thought. Maybe Pain also remembered Yahiko's death and started feeling the need to be more protective..."

"BUT... Why be OVERprotective? I feel like he doesn't trust me to take care of myself anymore."

"I'm sure it's just a phase."

"A Phase?"

"Yea, a fucking phase."

Konan gave an eye roll. She never thought about it being a phase. What if it wasn't a phase and he would act like this forever; bringing more haunting memories and altering the present. Then soon, the present will bring so many emotions and kill her inside. What if she ends up committing suic-?!

"Err..."

Konan shook away all her thoughts, jumping back into reality once she noticed Hidan was still beside her. She slowly gave a little grin.

"Yea... Your probably right. It's... probably just a phase..."

Hidan sighed in relief. He actually survived this! He felt accomplished and smirked. I'm the shit!

"But what if it's NOT a phase?"

Hidan frowned.

"Okay, Okay, Okay... Your right! It's just a phase," Konan responded to Hidan's frown. Maybe she was just overreacting. It probably WAS a phase.

Hidan nodded in satisfaction, happy that he doesn't have to continue on.

The two members sat there awkwardly. They didn't have anything else to say. Things were pretty much solved.

"...Uhm... Thanks Hidan. You helped a lot... surprisingly."

"No problem, I knew I could... surprisingly."

Konan smiled at his response. Surprisingly indeed.

"Thank Jashin! I really like it better when you're happy," Hidan sighed in relief. It was officially finally over. It was true after all, he did like it better when she was happy. Then the Akatsuki can go back to their regular routine in being waked up by a hyped up Konan. Pure bliss; in an Akatsuki way.

"I like it better when I'm happy too," Konan giggled turning to face Hidan.

Hidan chuckled in response; not feeling awkward anymore. The friendly moment was disrupted by their Akatsuki leader barging in, uninvited. Hidan and Konan quickly stopped laughing and faced Pain.

"There you are Konan. I've been looking all over for you."

Instead of looking at Konan, Pain was looking at Hidan. He looked at him as if he did something wrong. Hidan felt uncomfortable under his gaze and looked away. Konan quickly got up and headed out the door while responding to Pain.

"Yea, I was just informing Hidan about his mission tomorrow."

Hidan grew confused, "What the fuck are you talking about? We w-"

A square-shaped piece of paper flew for Konan's body and over Hidan's mouth to seal it shut. Hidan immediately caught on once the paper shut his sentence off and peeled it off of his mouth.

"Yea, a fucking mission with Kakuzu tomorrow morning."

Pain raised his eyebrow curiously, "Mission? I don't remember assigning or hearing about any missions?"

"Don't worry about it," Konan responded as she thanked Hidan with a smile while walking away.

Pain stared at Konan for a second, then looked back at Hidan; gazing into his eyes with suspicion.

"What the fuck are you looking at?"

Without a word, Pain left.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

After leaving Hidan's room Konan headed towards her own shared room with Nagato. Little did she know that Nagato followed her. Now he's been raiding her with questions and she's been pretty annoyed by it.

"Konan, are you okay?"

"Of course I'm okay! Why wouldn't I be okay?" Konan put a fake smile on her face, hoping Nagato would fall for it.

"See? I'm okay!"

Nagato knew it was a fake smile and ignored her words; stepping closer to Konan.

"I've noticed you've been down lately."

"Nagato, I'm fine."

Konan gave a small pout, pleading for him to stop worrying and continue on in life. She appreciated that he cared, really she did. But it's annoying how he's over exaggerating, thinking someone raped her or something. She noticed Nagato still wasn't satisfied. She sighed.

"...Has Hidan been threatening you in anyway?"

Konan was shocked, "Of course not!"

"...Good."

Konan grew curious.

"...And if he was?"

"I'd do something about it and danger his life."

"Gee, thanks," Konan noted sarcastically.

Nagato heard the sarcasm in Konan's voice. He closed the distance between him and Konan, wrapping his arms around Konan's waist. He stared down into Konan's amber eyes with empathy.

"Konan, I'm serious."

Konan suddenly grew guilty. She felt bad worrying Nagato.

"I know, I know. It's just... your worrying about me, but I'm worrying about YOU... You've been acting different. You've been acting more worried, bothered even."

"Why worry about me? What is there to worry about?" Nagato's curiosity grew. He held Konan tighter, hoping she wasn't hiding anything from him. He didn't want Konan to keep secrets from him and hide her feelings. He wanted Konan to be open to him, to notify him about her worries. To count on him and to trust him. Little did he know that that was how Konan felt.

"...By any chance... have you been thinking or even mourning about Yahiko...?"

Nagato grew silent. He didn't say a word. His emotion didn't change at all, as if he had never even heard the question.

Before Konan could say anything, her words were cut off by Nagatos lips pressed against hers. It's been awhile since they last kissed so she felt somehow enlightened. Nagato slowly deepened the kiss, filling it with compassion. Konan elegantly wrapped her arms around Nagato's neck, feeling dazed at the breathtaking kiss that swept her away from all her worries. She felt as if there was nothing to worry about, that everything will be okay. She then felt thankful that she still had Nagato here with her. Yahiko may be gone but Nagato is still here to watch over her, to hold her, to be there for her. She's truly grateful.

Nagato slowly pulled away, ending the kiss. He look intently at Konan. Konan's face reveled a small blush and her lips were still moist from the unexpected kiss.

"Yahiko is the past. There's no reason to mourn now."

After his words, Nagato pulled away from Konan, facing the door; showing that he's intending to leave.

"Yeah... You're right. I'm going to the Rain Village now."

"What for?"

"Just to visit... and think I guess"

"Shall I assist you?"

"No, I can go by myself," Konan noted seriously, trying to get it through Nagato that she can take care of herself and she doesn't need him all the time.

"Be careful."

Konan felt the worry in his voice and ignored it. It's just a phase. Konan slowly dispersed into multiple pieces of foldable origami papers, flowing out of the nearby open window. She left, leaving a secretly worried Nagato behind.

Nagato turned around to stare at the place Konan was standing before her departure.

I hoped you liked it! Tune in next time for Chapter 4! ^.^