Tobi's POV

"Senpai! It's time for dinner!" I shouted, bursting into Deidara senpai's room. I saw him shoving something under his pillow and was a little curious but I know that he probably wouldn't want me to ask, so I'll be a good boy and not ask about it.

"Fine…" he growled, standing up and following me out the room. I was really worried about senpai because he hasn't been eating recently. He keeps making excuses and saying he's not hungry but I know he is because no one can just not eat and not be hungry. I wonder why senpai doesn't want to eat? Because eating is important, that's what Zetsu senpai has always told me. We both took our seats at the kitchen table and I began to eat but then I noticed that Deidara senpai still wasn't.

"Why isn't Deidara senpai eating his food?" I asked, and noticed everyone else seemed curious too.

"I already told you I'm not hungry Tobi un," he growled, glaring at me. I don't know why senpai is so angry, I just want to make sure he's okay… But maybe Deidara senpai actually isn't hungry. I watched silently as he stood up and left the room. Maybe I should follow him, just to make sure that senpai really is alright. I stood up and quickly let the room, rushing down the hallway to senpai's room. Luckily, I was able to catch the door just before he could fully close it.

"Go away Tobi un," he snapped.

"No senpai, this is Tobi's room too," I said. He glared at me for what felt like minutes but was really only seconds before he scoffed walking into the room. I quietly entered the room, shutting the door behind me.

"Is senpai okay?" I asked, slowly walking to my side of the room and sitting down on the bed. I frowned when he gave no answer and wondered if he just didn't hear me.

"Deidara senpai?" When I was answered with silence again I was about to get up and walk over to him when he finally spoke up.

"Just mind your own business un," he growled, sending me a glare, then turning around and sitting at his desk, beginning to work on his art.

"Okay." Now I knew that something was wrong with senpai but I knew he probably wouldn't tell me anything, at least not yet. I need to get senpai to trust me so he'll tell me what's wrong and hopefully actually start treating me like his partner. I guess until then I'll just have to be there for him.

Deidara's POV

I molded my clay into a small robin before squashing it, starting over again. Leader-san will just get ticked off if I set off any explosions in the base. I'm still annoyed with Tobi.

Why does he have to ask so many questions; he has no right to pry into my life. I don't care if he supposed to be my new partner, I don't want him around. He asks too many questions. Besides, why does he care if I'm okay or not? It's not like he knows me.

I stared down at the scorpion I'd just finished molding and pause as I'm about to smash it. All y anger with Tobi just leaves my body, leaving behind the sadness I've been trying to escape as I look down at the clay figure in front of me. I bit my lip, quickly squishing the animal, reverting it back to a shapeless blob. I didn't really know what to make after that, I honestly wasn't in the mood to make any art for once. Sighing, I stood up from my desk and walked across the room to the door. I placed my hand on the knob and was about to leave but was stopped by Tobi's voice.

"Where is Deidara senpai going?"

"Out un," I said, briskly walking from the room. I went down the halls until I reached the front exit and then left the base. I just needed some time to myself, outside of the base where I wouldn't be interrupted. I followed a small dirt path into the forest, staring up at the sky which was covered with dark stormy clouds. By the time I reached the small glade at the end of the path it had already began to drizzle.

I stood in the middle of the clearing, staring up at the clouds, the rain splashing on my face and clothes. I had left my cloak back at the base. As the sky grew darker the rain poured harder and I was completely drenched now, but I didn't mind. Right now I only really felt tired, but I didn't want to leave. Something about this place just felt so peaceful. Though that serenity was shattered ass I sensed a familiar chakra presence approaching.

"What do you want Tobi un?" I asked quietly once I knew he was right behind me. There was no answer but the rain suddenly stopped falling on me. I looked to my side to see him standing next to me, holding a large umbrella.

"It's late and Tobi wondered where senpai was."

"Oh."

"Is senpai coming back to the base with Tobi?"

"Sure…" I quietly walked back along the path next to Tobi. I didn't really want to be at the base, but I was tired and it was a bit cold out here. I sighed quietly, ignoring the stare I felt on me.

"Deidara senpai?"

"Hmm?"

"Senpai is going to get sick like that," he said softly, handing me my cloak.

"…Thanks un," I took the cloak from him and slipped it on, grateful for the warmth it provided.