Punished for the Night

By: Silverwolf

Sasuke woke sometimes in the afternoon. Itachi wasn't to be found in the door once again. Sasuke opens the bathroom door, then a closet door. Within the closet Sasuke find a narrow passageway. The teen grins widely and steps through it. He blinks as he reaches another bedroom. The room is pretty clean. Sasuke also hears the sound of music. The teen continues stepping through the room until he realizes someone is watching him.

"You could say something before you go roaming in other people's rooms." Sasuke blinks as he realizes the passageway has led him to Deidara's room. The teen looks around. "How the hell was I supposed to know it would take me to another room?" Deidara looks at Sasuke, "well it does, what the hell do you want?" Sasuke shrugs, "I can't find Itachi."

Deidara sighs, "he's in class. That's where he's supposed to be. What do you want?" Sasuke looks around the room, "he notices there's only the table the computer sits on and a second table covered in art supplies and clay, but the teen doesn't see a bed. Sasuke looks confused. Deidara looks at Sasuke, "what?"

"You don't own a bed?" Deidara makes a face, "you tell your brother that and I'll kill you. But no; I don't." Sasuke starts laughing. "Unlike you rich brat... I've been on my own a long time." Sasuke makes a face, "what is Itachi going to college for?" Deidara looks confused, "your parents didn't tell you?" Sasuke shakes his head, "to mention Itachi at home is taboo." Deidara sighs loudly, "that's such bullshit. Itachi's going to college to be a therapist. Who knows, maybe he'll be able to solve what's wrong with you." Sasuke growls low. Deidara laughs.

"You keep that nasty attitude and walk around like you're in charge, but I think Itachi's right about you. You're scared of not being able to survive in life." Sasuke gives Deidara a glare. The blonde laughs, "you don't have the skill to intimidate me. I'm into your brother. At least when he glares at someone it's really threatening."

Sasuke makes a face, "this conversation is stupid." Deidara rolls his eyes and returns to the low folding table. The blonde sits along the floor. Sasuke begins to wander Deidara's room as the blonde returns to creating something out of clay. The teen is a bit fascinated by the detail of the clay sculptures sitting along crates. Deidara glance towards Sasuke, "don't touch anything... if you break it you buy it."

Sasuke sighs low. The teen almost places his fingers against the details of a rattlesnake only to halt his actions and look at Deidara, "you made these?" Deidara continues his work, "you see anyone else in the room?" The teen growls low at the blonde's comment. Deidara continues his work. Sasuke moves to staring at the next clay figure. The dragons hold a large saber between their claws. Sasuke had to admit he'd never seen anything like what he was staring at.

Deidara moves away from the sculpture he's working on. The blonde changes the music. Sasuke realizes the room is mostly crates other than the pair of low tables. Deidara had even less in his possession than Itachi. Sasuke looks at the other male a moment as Deidara returns to the clay he's working with. The teen could see feathers along wings. The bird had more detail held in it's small form than the crystal that had once been perched around Sasuke's house.

It was obvious the blonde had skill. The teen couldn't find a way to taunt him over the figures. He'd have to find something else to gain attention from the blonde until Itachi returned. Sasuke begins to dig through a basket of clothing. He finds a sable bear with crimson devil horns, cape, and spaded tail. Sasuke grins.

"So the baby still needs his teddy?" Deidara looks at Sasuke, "what?" The teen waves the bear in Deidara's sight. The blonde narrows his eyes. "Give me that you little bastard!" Sasuke grins and then snatches a notebook off of the table with the computer. The teen begins to flip through it. He finds sketches of Itachi. Sasuke grins, "now this I'm showing my brother."

Deidara rises from where he's at. "Give me that back! You little bastard! You don't have the right to mess with my stuff!" Sasuke grins and begins his way back where he came from. He grins widely when he realizes Deidara is following. Sasuke moves through Itachi's room only to run straight into his brother. The bear and notebook fall to the floor. Deidara continues chasing after Sasuke. Itachi watches Sasuke escape through the doors to the balcony.

Itachi lifts the notebook and bear from the floor. He hands them to Deidara. Sasuke stands outside the door making taunting the blonde. Itachi locks the balcony doors with his brother still standing outside. "I'm not my parents. I'm not going to allow you to occupy my time with your behavior."

Sasuke's eyes go wide as he realizes he's locked outside. Itachi hands the items he took from the floor to Deidara. The blonde places his arms around Itachi's neck with both the notebook and bear tucked under an arm. Itachi half smirks. Deidara grins widely.

Itachi looks at the bear, "I'm actually kind of surprised you still have that." Deidara grins, "what? He's the only thing I've ever gotten for a love holiday." Itachi sighs, "he isn't exactly important. I got him on sale on the same freaking holiday." Deidara makes a pouting face, "so not the point. The point is you got him for me." Itachi nods slightly.

Sasuke watches from behind the glass. The teen can hear the pair talk in the hallway. He shivers as the wind hits him. Sasuke decides to curl up in a chair along the balcony and pulls a few left towels over him to try to be warm. Itachi looks at Sasuke with narrowed eyes. The teen lowers his head as Itachi looks away.

Deidara steps with Itachi back towards the bedroom. The pair leave the teen trapped on the balcony as they enter Itachi's room. "Sorry he took your stuff." Deidara shakes his head, "you shouldn't apologize for him. He needs to learn to do it himself when he's in the wrong. Part of his problem is he's never been held responsible for anything he's done."

Itachi sighs, "unfortunately I can't answer why my parents don't hold him responsible for what he does." Deidara looks at Itachi, "they may not, but you do. Though locking in with the winter snow might be a bit harsh." Itachi makes a face, "I won't let him freeze to death. He's my younger brother after all."

Itachi glances at the clock. "I got to get ready to go. I have to work." Deidara laughs, "I know. I work there also." Itachi half smirks. Deidara kisses Itachi lightly, "thanks for being the rescuer of my stuff." Itachi lowers his head slightly, "you're welcome Deidara." Itachi digs through his closet before getting ready to leave for the bar. He pulls a sleeping bag from a shelf on the closet. Itachi leaves his room and opens the balcony door. He wraps the sleeping bag around Sasuke. The teen's eyes are closed.

Itachi chooses to shut the door, but not lock it as he returns to his room. Both he and Deidara swiftly get ready to leave. Itachi snatches up his backpack in the hope that he'll be able to finish his homework some time during the night. He pair look at each other prepared to freeze their way to the car. Deidara looks at Itachi, "how was the exam?" Itachi sighs, "I finished it.. just barely. I fell asleep the beginning of class."

Deidara makes a face, "I bet you did good. It'll be okay. You'll see." Itachi sighs, "I hope so. Because I rushed it." The blonde watches the other male lower his head shamefully. Deidara looks towards the balcony as they pass. "Always the big brother. You unlock it too?"

Itachi nods. "If anything he can sleep in a common space until I get home. I didn't leave him a key. I'm still sorry he found out he could go into your room from mine." Deidara flops down into the passenger seat. "Relax Itachi. He's still a kid... for the most part."

Itachi places his head against Deidara's shoulder briefly before starting the car. Itachi looks at Deidara, "hopefully I don't screw up tonight." Deidara looks at Itachi, "you never mess up a routine. I do." The blonde kisses the top of Itachi's head moments before Itachi moves and starts the car.