The following day, Jyru ran up the stairs, his sister following more slowly. He went to Hidan's room first, expecting to see the gray-haired man sleeping there. Gina had just made it into the bathroom when her brother panicked, going to their father's room. He took one step in, saw two lumps under the cover and stopped, confused. A moment later, Hidan started to turn in the bed, showing his naked torso and Kakuzu's head.
"You whore!"
Gina dropped her lipstick and ran to see what her brother meant. Kakuzu and Hidan both woke up, one groggy and the other cranky. Kakuzu sent his son a tired death glare while the other male rubbed his eyes. Gina poked her head in the doorway, saw the 'whore' was Hidan and rolled her eyes, heading back to the guest bathroom.
"Hidan is not a whore..." Kakuzu growled just as they came to their senses.
"Your father's strict with the whole 'no sex til after marriage' shit." Hidan yawned, resting on the elder.
"... But you two are together now, right?" Jyru grinned.
"Yes. Now let us get dressed." Kakuzu shooed him.
"Wait... you're both naked? Ew!" The 22 year old winced, slamming the door behind him.
"... That's the perverted kid that's been hitting on me?" Hidan chuckled.
"Better to be repulsed by nudity than obsessed with it like Terra." Kakuzu mumbled into his gray hair.
"Is Terra his mom?" He received a nod in answer.
After a moment, the two parted. Kakuzu had an early appointment with a new client and Hidan refused to stay in bed like he had the majority of time spent living in the large house. He watched Kakuzu grab a suit and go into the bathroom to change. Hidan pouted at not getting to watch him change but also got out of the bed. He put on the clothes he had worn last night and wandered the room, waiting for Kakuzu. He appeared back in the bedroom, still buttoning up his shirt, tie hanging around his neck. Hidan handed him his jacket and placed a kiss on his cheek.
"You're acting like a house wife you know." Kakuzu mused.
"Oh fuck you. You know you like it." Hidan smirked, pulling his tie tighter in a playfully seductive manor.
"Behave while I'm gone..." He rolled his eyes, putting their lips together before covering his mouth, "Keep a close eye on Gina too."
"Yes, Kakuzu-sama." Hidan mocked, following him downstairs.
"Didn't you wear those clothes yesterday?"
"I don't have anything else to wear, Kakuzu-sama."
"Wear Jyru's. You two have the same build."
"All right, Kakuzu-sama."
"Stop calling me that." The couple had reached the front door.
"Okay, Kuzu-chan." Hidan smirked, closing and locking the door behind Kakuzu, "Alright kids, who wants to go to Akatsuki?"
–
"I hate you." Gina huffed in the back seat of Jyru's car, "I had a date with-"
"The gang leader." Jyru finished for his sister.
"Sorry but your father said I had to watch you." Hidan smirked in the front passenger seat, "Would you prefer I go on your date and embarrass you in front of your 'boyfriend'?" That had stopped her arguments.
Jyru pulled into the Akatsuki's parking lot and waited for Hidan and his sister to get out. All three headed in through the back.
"Hidan, why did we have to come here? Didn't the sign say it was closed for the weekend?" Gina puffed.
"So? I sneak in here all the damn time for a place to crash." Hidan explained, tucking the key back under the mat.
"Why would you crash here?" Jyru asked.
"Better than staying out on snow-covered streets." He replied, heading on stage.
"Why are we here now?" Gina inquired.
"SURPRISE!"
Gina and Jyru jumped when the lights came on and the employees of Akatsuki—save Kisame and Itachi—popped up. Hidan was expecting it though and hopped down to embrace his brother. The other two followed him after getting over the surprise. They saw presents gathered on a bar and a banner reading 'Happy 22nd Birthday, Hidan'. A cake was on one of the tables. Jyru exhaled a long 'oh' and laughed.
"I didn't know your birthday was so close to mine." Jyru said, clapping him on the back.
"I didn't either... when was yours?"
"The day before father brought you home." Gina said.
"I got a new daddy for my birthday." Jyru joked.
"Oh, Kisame told me about your date last night, Hidan." Sasori snickered.
"It wasn't a fucking date, damnit..." He blushed.
"Then how come you ended up in bed together last night?" Gina rolled her eyes.
"What?" Deidara gasped, "So soon, hm?"
"I had my underwear on... Nothing happened." Hidan turned redder, "Bastard doesn't believe in sex before marriage."
"Really? That's so cute!" Konan, Pain's wife, squealed.
"How old fashioned." The guys snickered.
"He is forty." Hidan shrugged.
"Who's forty?" A new voice was heard.
Everyone turned as two men and a girl around Gina's age took the stage. Hidan grinned wide while Gina's jaw dropped. Jyru rose a brow at their reactions then eyed the more masculine male. He looked familiar.
"HIDAN-CHAN!" The smaller male squealed, slamming into the 'birthday boy'.
"SUKI-CHAN!" He returned through his laughter.
"OMG. Jyru, Jyru. That's Suki and Atari..." Gina hissed to her brother.
"And they are?" He drawled.
"A famous band...?" She rolled her eyes at her brother and went to Suki's side, "You know Suki, Hidan?"
"Yeah. He's my on-and-off again boyfriend." He smirked.
"What about father?" Jyru huffed.
"What about me, Prince?"
The Akatsuki employees laughed at Hidan's surprised expression. Gina and Jyru were surprised as well, but only slightly. Kakuzu smiled, pulling Hidan to his chest in a hug. He returned it, nuzzling him affectionately. Atari and the girl came down from the stage to join Suki and his confusion. Hidan moved his head to look over to Deidara, suspecting him to be the one that called his boyfriend.
"Happy birthday, Hidan." Kakuzu whispered.
"I thought you had a client." He smirked, forgetting about his friends.
"I do. In case you forget, I'm still your psychiatrist."
"You have a psychiatrist?" Suki blinked.
"About time." Atari murmured.
"... Atari?" Kakuzu rose a brow.
"Heartless ex-boyfriend." Atari returned coldly.
"... Ex?" Hidan frowned.
"Wow. Both of you two have your exes here." Sasori laughed, earning a halfhearted hit on the arm from his boyfriend.
"No big deal though, right Kuzu?" Hidan nudged his current lover.
"No big deal." He repeated in agreement, pulling Hidan to a table, "I can't stay long though, Hidan."
"Eh? Why?" He whined.
"My father wants me to visit him. Deidara wanted to kidnap you tonight regardless." He shrugged, placing a kiss on his forehead, "Now, again I tell you to behave while I'm away. I'll be back first thing Monday morning."
"Tch. Fucking abandoning me..." Hidan grumbled.
"Not abandonment." Kakuzu scoffed, grabbing his briefcase, "We'll discuss your abandonment issues when I get back."
"I do not have issues!" He shouted after him.
"... I'm surprised someone like Kakuzu can stand someone like you, Hidan-sama." Atari mused.
"Oi, who's going to be in his bed tonight, Ari?" Hidan smirked.
"Will you two ever get along?" Suki sighed.
"That's okay, Suki, they won't kill each other, hm." Deidara laughed, patting his friend's back.
"Jashin, I hope so." The girl whom had entered with the band members murmured.
"Oh, is that little Haruko?" Hidan gaped, "She's gotten so big."
"Who's Haruko?" Sasori asked.
"Atari and Suki's adopted daughter. They found her on the street." Gina informed.
"Yeah. Hidan and I found her when she was six, hm." Deidara nodded, "We all joined the Jashinist group..."
"Once Suki left and married Atari, I told them to take her with them. Those two managed to convert the poor heathen bastard."
"Um, Hidan..." Jyru leaned in to whisper in the other male's ear, "Where's the bathroom?"
Hidan told him he had to go as well and led him to the restroom near the bar and kitchen. Outside, Atari and Suki set up their instruments onstage. Gina was left alone at a table with Haruko, taking a sip of soda that Sasori had given her. The band began playing and the group of people branched off in small groups to talk. Zetsu, Pain, and Sasori chatted at the bar, drinking alcohol while their lovers talked near the stage.
"What's it like living with two super hot band members?" Gina asked Haruko. When she got no reply she continued, "Well... maybe you don't think they're hot because they're your dads but-" Gina jumped, her cell phone vibrating in her pocket, "Hello, Hiro-chan? Yeah, I know. I'm sorry. My Kakuzu's girlfriend dragged me somewhere. Kakuzu told her I'm not allowed to leave her side." She paused, listening while Haruko took an interest, watching her intently, "No, I can't sneak away right now. She's in the restroom." She sighed, "Alright, later tonight then. I'll call."
She snapped her phone shut just as Hidan and her brother returned from the bathroom. Hidan was pulled away by Deidara before he could reach her though. Jyru eyed his sister suspiciously but a call from his own phone sent him to a corner of the strip club. Gina returned her attention to Haruko.
"Hey, you won't tell them about that call, will you?" She received a sad shake of the head in answer.
"Everyone! It's time for presents and cake!" Suki called in the childish voice he was known for.
Hidan was pulled to the stage and handed the first present. It was a blade and a fancy lighter from Kisame and Itachi. Next were outfits from Konan and Pain that were similar to what Hidan had worn in some of his performances. Zetsu and Tobi presented him with a cookbook and an apron as well as a wad of cash. Atari gave him some compact discs with music and a case for them from Suki, decorated by Haruko. Sasori said his present was letting Hidan spend the night at his apartment with Deidara. The blond said he would give Hidan his present when they got to his place.
"Hidan, about Haruko..." Atari pulled him away from the others, "I'm thinking of sending her to a private school... but I'm afraid they'll treat her worse than the ones at her public school."
"Have you asked her opinion, hm?" Deidara had joined them, startling Atari.
"Yeah. She won't answer me though. Not even Suki could get an answer—not that he wants to send her to some heathen school."
"I'm sure she would be fine so long as she still attends service. I wouldn't dare think her unfaithful to lord Jashin."
"Hidan-chan, can you look for a good private school for us? We'll pay." Suki arrived at his husband's side, holding his hand.
"Yeah, of course. I'm sure Kakuzu knows all kinds of good recommendations."
"That's a big word for you, Hidan..."
"Shut the fuck up, Ari."
–
"Jyru, you have to keep an eye on your fucking sister. Got it?"
"I will, Hidan."
"Okay, good. I'll be home tomorrow morning." He looked at Jyru, then Gina, "You better be home before me, bitch." She nodded.
"Yo, Hidan! Get your ass in gear, hm!" Deidara shouted from his boyfriend's car.
"Behave. Ginji and Phox have the numbers you'll need to check in with me."
–
The next morning, Hidan was dropped back off at home, a carrier in his hand. He was shocked to find Haruko waiting on the doorstep. She stood the moment she spotted him, holding out a note.
"'Gina snuck out last night.'" He read, "Shit."
He shoved the carrier in her hands and rushed inside and to the basement. He stopped at the door, listening intently. He thought he heard sobbing but was not certain. He carefully opened the door and crept down the stairs. Gina was in her bed, shaking as she cried. Tense, Hidan approached her bed.
"Gina...?"
"Piss o-off!" She screamed, startling Hidan.
"... Gina... what happened?" He frowned in worry, crouching down.
"I t-t-told you to leave me alone!" She was completely under the covers, "I hate you!"
"Why?" Hidan asked in a calm tone.
"I-It's your f-fault..." She sniffed.
"Gina-chan, please... tell me what happened..." He spoke very soft now; it was like the time Haruko...
"He... told me he loved me..." She coughed and Hidan patted her back.
"That gang boss break up with you?" He wondered.
"I-I should... have listened to father..." She clutched her pillow tight, "But... I can't... tell him..."
"What can't you tell the man that raised you?" Hidan scolded lightly.
"I... please... promise you won't tell Kakuzu..."
"Sit up. I'll pinky promise." Hidan gave a halfhearted laugh.
She obeyed but held her blankets tight around her body. Her eyes were filled with so much emotion that Hidan had seen only once before. In a puddle of an alleyway.
"Did he take advantage of you?" He guessed, eyes narrowed.
"Please... it wasn't my fault. He said-"
"I don't give a fuck what he said. He's dead." Hidan stood.
"Wha-? N-No! You can't let father know!" She grabbed his arm.
"He won't. I'll leave it up to you. I didn't mind him beating the shit out of me... but this is unforgivable..." He growled.
"I-It was consensual..." She spoke quietly.
"Gina..." Hidan sighed, sinking onto her bed.
"I'm sorry." Tears started to fall again.
"There's no reason to be sorry. S'not your fucking fault. It's that bastard's." He rubbed her arm in attempt to soothe.
Gina quieted and even started to lean against him, crying in silence. After awhile, she began to doze off. Before she could though, Haruko appeared at the top of the stairs. A large brown Persian cat ran down the stairs, leaping onto Hidan's lap. Gina started when the green eyes turned on her.
"What's with the cat?"
"Gina, meet my baby. His name's Shithead."
"... Is Gina okay?" Haruko's voice was soft, she had arrived at their side.
"Haruko..." Hidan's jaw dropped, "You talked..."
"Of course she talked..." Gina frowned.
"... Gina... Haruko's been speechless ever since her parents fought to the death over a mere dollar..." Hidan explained.
"Wow... I thought you just didn't have anything to say..." Gina blushed in embarrassment.
"Haruko?" She still had not replied and Hidan sighed in defeat, "Alright kid, go on home. I'm sure your parents are waiting... Gina should be fine." He looked down to find the silver-haired girl fast asleep.
–
Jyru woke up later in the afternoon to magenta eyes glaring down at him. He awoke with a start and recognized Hidan. He sighed in relief but it soon faded as he realized he was in some kind of trouble.
"Where were you last night?" He growled.
"S-Sleeping..." Jyru frowned, "Why? Did Gina sneak out?"
"Yes... now come down and eat. I have to take Haruko home."
–
Hidan sat at the kitchen table with Shithead, waiting for Kakuzu to get home. A phone call from his boyfriend had woken him earlier. He jumped to his feet when he heard the door open and headed for the stairs to meet him. He set down his briefcase and pulled Hidan into a bone-crushing hug. Shithead yowled, making them break apart sooner than intended.
"That better be trained..."
"He'll go outside when he pleases." Hidan explained, "So long as he knows where I live."
"Deidara told me you had a kitten around the time you became a Jashinist. Is it this one?" Kakuzu mused.
"Shithead is ten times more loyal than a dog. He follows me fucking everywhere." Hidan pulled down Kakuzu's mask, stealing a kiss, "Maybe you should do the same."
"Mm... are you trying to get out of your appointment?" Kakuzu smirked, leading the way to the bedroom.
"What do you wanna ask first?" He sighed, flopping back on their bed.
"How was the party?"
"Dull... The after party was kinda fun. Spent it out in the Jashinist community with Suki and Dei."
"Were you lonely here with the kids?" Kakuzu began to undress.
"Nah. Gina and I went out to the park earlier today."
"That's-"
"She's not so bad."
"I thought you were the kind of person that isn't trusting."
"I trust a bastard like you. Why shouldn't I trust your fucking kids?"
"She let her boyfriend beat you up!"
"Ex-boyfriend." He corrected quietly.
"What? When?" Kakuzu stopped unbuckling his belt, "Was this after I left?"
"Yeah. You shouldn't have to worry anymore, Kuzu." He leaned over and easily undid Kakuzu's belt. "Do you want to ask me any more fucking questions."
"Yeah, what's Atari and Suki's relationship? I'm shocked the atheist joined your cult..."
"IT IS NOT A FUCKING CULT, BASTARD!" Hidan snapped, "Anyways, they're married. It's the only reason the bastard associates with us Jashinists."
"I find that hard to believe." Kakuzu scoffed, pulling off his jeans, "Atari doesn't do marriage."
"Maybe not with you..." Hidan pulled back the covers so the elder could join him. "Suki found Atari five years ago, out cold in an alleyway. The dumbass was drunk off his ass."
"Sounds like him..." He murmured, turning to face Hidan.
"Anyways, Atari woke up and took Suki to his place." Hidan sighed, "Suki and I were out of the relationship at that point so when Atari asked him for sex, he agreed. He came back to me every time Atari cheated on him. Kinda why I didn't really consider Suki my lover."
"That he always went back to Atari is a sign he really loves him..." Kakuzu mused.
"Tch, Head-over-fucking-heels, Kuzu. When I finally got fed up with it, I told Atari to marry Suki or we'd leave this shit hole city. Didn't think he'd agree—didn't at first. He came to me one day and treated me like Suki's father. The dumbass wanted to know what he should do for a Jashinist wedding." Hidan scooted closer to Kakuzu, "I asked him why he loved Suki."
"Why did he?"
"Said he was a hell of a good lay."
"That's all?" He scoffed.
"Nah. That's just the first thing the bastard listed." He grinned, "Was your marriage rule what broke you two up?"
"Sort of. Didn't help that he was having sex with Suki behind my back for two years."
"... How did you meet Atari?"
"High School. Atari, Terra, and I all went to the same school. He was a freshman when I was a senior."
"... The sun is coming up..."
"Six o'clock already...?" Kakuzu glanced at his alarm clock. "I got to take Gina to school."
"Isn't it summer?" Hidan frowned as he got out of bed, throwing on a robe.
"She goes to a private school." He explained, "Year round."
"I thought you were a fucking heathen." Hidan scoffed.
"I am. My father's fourth wife runs it." He explained.
"... Do you think they could add a new student?" Hidan sat up.
"... Why?"
"Atari wants to send Haruko to a private school. They're rich so tuition shouldn't be a problem."
"Yeah... I guess I could talk with my father."
–
At the end of the month, Hidan was ready to head into work, only to be stopped by Gina. She tugged his sleeve, her face a tad pale. He frowned and followed her to her room. She made him sit on the bed and paced before telling him what was on her mind.
"Um... I'm sorry I came to you but you're the most feminine one in the house."
"What about Phox?" Hidan huffed, "And I am not feminine."
"Phox is..." Gina shook her head, "Look bastard, are you going to listen to my problem or not?"
"Yeah." He grinned.
"... It's probably nothing... but... I'm... late." She murmured.
"What the hell does that mean?" Hidan blinked, confused.
"... My period... I'm a week late."
"... I'm sorry, baby, but I don't know what that means."
"For starters, never call me baby, mom." Gina laughed weakly, "If I don't have my period... it means I'm... pregnant."
–
"Konan!" Hidan threw on his jacket and ran to catch up with his boss.
"What's up Hidan?" Konan turned away from the stairs leading to her room at Akatsuki.
"I'm having... girl problems."
"I thought you were happily gay with your psychiatrist..."
"No, no. His daughter got fucked by her boyfriend and she said she was 'late'." Konan gasped. "I don't know what to do..."
"Come to my room." She said, grabbing his arm. Once they arrived, "Okay, now, wasn't Gina the one that didn't like anybody?"
"Uh... yeah."
"Well, she told you her problem. That means she sees you as someone she trusts. You're sure to get accepted in the family!"
"Konan..." Hidan rolled his eyes, his face reddened, "That's not the issue."
"Okay, okay, fine." She sighed, "If she is late, buy a pregnancy test."
"But I don't have any money outside of rent that goes to Kakuzu and she doesn't want her father to find out."
"Are you asking for a raise?" She smirked.
"Not necessarily..." He laughed, "Don't you have any tests I can borrow?"
"Oh... yeah. Give me a moment."
–
"Kuzu-chan! You come to pick me up, bastard?" Hidan smirked, pocketing the pregnancy test pn his way out of Akatsuki.
"Stop calling me that." He growled, letting his boyfriend kiss his cheek on the way in. "It's embarrassing and annoying."
"But you love me regardless." He laughed.
As they pulled into their driveway, Hidan darted out of the car. Kakuzu hid his confusion and followed him in. He headed into the kitchen while the other went to the basement. Gina was sitting on the bed, reading a textbook when Hidan arrived. He handed her the test in silence and scuffed her hair before heading upstairs. Kakuzu rose a brow in question, setting down a plate of reheated dinner before him.
"Are you doing anything this weekend?" He asked while the smaller male took his seat.
"Nope, why?" He began to shovel food in his mouth.
"Thinking about taking you out Saturday." He smirked.
"Another fucking talk?" Hidan scoffed.
"Hidan..." He shook his head with a sigh, "I hope to talk, yes. That's what makes a date, dumbass."
–
On Saturday, Kakuzu was held up at work leaving Hidan in the house with Jyru and servants. Gina was over at Haruko's, still avoiding the test. Deidara dropped by before he had to go to work in order to help him for the date. Hidan knew better than to refuse him his offer. Deidara forced his head under water, scrubbing out his gel and conditioning the gray locks. While Hidan coughed, trying to catch his breath, his brother went digging through his closet. Hidan took that time to try and search for the gel Deidara had hidden.
"No. No gel, hm." He scolded, returning with an outfit, "Sasori-danna told me where Kakuzu's taking you, hm."
"Where?" Hidan inquired, pulling on the button-up shirt stolen from Kakuzu's wardrobe.
"Not allowed to tell, hm." He smirked, straightening the collar, "It's a fairly fancy place though, bro, hm."
"Just fuckin' great..."
"Hidan!"
"Shit, he's here." Hidan cursed, unbuttoning the first three buttons.
"Hidan." Deidara scolded, following him down the stairs. "Holy shit... Kakuzu... you're not wearing a bandana, hm."
"I told him I'd shoot him if he wore one." Sasori appeared behind him, smirking.
–
Kakuzu led Hidan into the restaurant at which he had reserved a table. Their table was in a fairly secluded area which surprised Hidan. No doubt Kakuzu had paid a lot of money for this. Both felt awkward with the romantic atmosphere though they soon were able to adjust. Wine was brought to their table and they placed their favored orders. Bread was left for them in the center of the table near a candle.
"Jeez, this place is fancy." Hidan huffed, nibbling on the bread.
"Sasori informed me you weren't the fancy type. Not that I needed him to tell me." Kakuzu smirked.
"What the fu—hell's that supposed to mean?" Hidan made to lower his voice in the quiet restaurant.
"Nothing, Hidan, nothing." He sighed, pulling apart the bread, "Don't see why we're nervous."
"Fucking atmosphere, I swear."
Kakuzu agreed, eyes roaming the room. Hidan's magenta eyes followed his to a table where a man held a velvet box out to a woman. The Jashinist scoffed, earning the psychiatrist's attention.
"That man wasted a lot of money on that shitty ring." He grumbled, "All you should need to impress someone and get them to say 'yes' is a personality they agree with."
"You mean you wouldn't want me to buy you a ring when I choose to propose?" Kakuzu inquired.
"Tch. Pretty sure you wouldn't go out and buy one." He scoffed.
"And if I do?"
"Yeah right, Kuzu. I know you wouldn't. You love your money too fucking much."
"Hidan, do you realize where we are and how fancy it is?"
"Eh, even you have to have standards." He smirked.
"Ouch. That hurts." He drawled, a smirk of his own appearing. "But you're right; I do have standards. So does my father." His eyes turned to his bread.
"I forgot to ask how that meeting with him went..." Hidan mused.
"He said he wants me to marry the best." He sighed, "At this point, given my age and personality, he doesn't care what sex they are."
"I'm guessing I don't meet his expensive-ass standards?" He scowled.
"... If you took your dance career further... who knows?" Kakuzu smiled faintly.
"Too much fucking work." He puffed as their food arrived.
The ate in silence, glancing up at each other every once and awhile. Once Kakuzu finished his liver dish, he cleared his throat. Hidan stopped gulping down his wine and cocked his head.
"Hidan... I want you to have marriage in consideration if you're going to stay with me." He said in a serious tone.
"Of course, Kuzu." Hidan grinned, "We've only known each other for roughly little over a month yet it feels like we met years ago."
"What chick flick did you get that line out of?" Kakuzu joked, placing his hand on Hidan's knee.
"Real funny." He pouted playfully, leaning over the table for a kiss. "If you plan on marrying me, you better learn the proper way to propose to a Jashinist."
–
After their date, Kakuzu and Hidan went straight home and to their room. Hidan practically ripped off his shirt when he got to the bed. Kakuzu rolled his eyes and began to loosen his tie. His boyfriend was able to strip down faster and headed to the bathroom.
"Come and join me, Kuzu!" He smirked.
"No thank you. I can wait." He sighed, pulling off his shirt.
Kakuzu went to his desk after the other had closed the bathroom door. He logged onto his laptop and immediately began searching for more information on Jashinists. There was a website that had been made by a Jashinist for others but it required a password. Kakuzu sighed, getting up to search the few belongings Hidan had brought to their room. He found a bible and began to flip through it. Kakuzu cursed as it was in Japanese but then noticed a piece of paper that fell out. On it, a single word was written. "Fukyuu".
Kakuzu typed the word onto his laptop and smirked as the site allowed him entrance. The site was automatically translated and he began searching for the rituals. He only stopped when he saw a roster. Curious, he clicked and up popped a list of fifty or so names. He scrolled down until he reached a sect near him. He was somewhat surprised to find Hidan's name at the top, labeling him as the priest of that group. Directly below him was Deidara, his name crossed out. Haruko followed their names and then Kakuzu spied Atari and Suki's names placed on the same line, labeling them as joined.
He found a link from there to a list of rituals. Many involved some sort of mutilation which supposedly granted them immortality. He kept scanning for anything about joining another Jashinist as a spouse. Then, just as the water stopped in the bathroom, he found the ritual. He memorized the name and closed everything just as Hidan stepped into the room in only a towel.
"About time, dumbass." He coughed, hurrying past, "Put on some clothes."
Hidan ignored him and crawled under the covers with his towel now laying over his pillow. Kakuzu sighed when he finished his shower and saw Hidan sleeping. He lay down besides him, pulling his naked body closer.
–
At eight in the morning, Gina returned home, her heart pounding. She hurried upstairs, walking right into her father's room. She poked Hidan a few times and then started to pull his arm since he refused to wake. Finally he awoke with a grunt, glaring at her with tired eyes. As he registered her worried expression he sat up. He glanced down at Kakuzu's sleeping face and then pulled his towel to cover himself as he got out of bed.
"Ew. Don't tell me-"
"Nothing happened... again." Hidan rolled his eyes and pulled her into the bathroom, "Did you take the fucking test yet?"
"I... got sick and Haruko told me to take it..." She sighed, pulling the stick from her bag to show him the plus sign. "What now?"
"Shit... Well, I still say you should be the one to tell the bastard," He motioned the the bed, "when you're ready. Until then..." He scuffed his hair, "I'll have to do my best to help you."
"Why?" Gina's brown eyes were trained on him.
"Fuck if I know." He paused, "Although... that's what parents do, don't they? They try and help their kids..."
"... Yeah. I suppose they do..." She smiled faintly, "You're not my mom though."
"Tch, clearly." He motioned to his flat chest and towel.
–
The following day, Kakuzu drove Hidan to work so he could get a chance to ask Deidara about the Jashinist rituals. The website he had visited had given no details about the rituals. Hidan pecked him on the cheek then went backstage. Deidara had decided to take the day off on account of pains. Kakuzu found him at the bar which was being tended by a smug, glowing Sasori. He took the seat besides the blond and ordered a drink of his own.
"So... you two do it last night?" The psychiatrist guessed, pulling startled reactions from the other two in question.
"How, hm?" Deidara blushed.
"You're complaining of pain while Sasori here's glowing like he had the night of his fucking life." He explained.
"Jealous?" The redhead drawled.
"A little. That's why I've come to Deidara to ask him about marriage."
"Fuck off, he's mine." Sasori glowered possessively.
"No, no. Hidan mentioned there was a certain way to propose to a Jashinist." Kakuzu pinched the bridge of his nose, "How do I propose to him, Deidara?"
"Well... I'm not certain, hm. Atari had to meet with Suki's closest family—which was Hidan—and ask permission first. From there out... I dunno, hm. Maybe you should ask Atari."
"You are aware he's my ex, right?"
"Yes, hm." Deidara rolled his eyes, "There shouldn't be any reason to feel like you're betraying Hidan either, hm. Unless you still have feelings for the bastard." Deidara gave him a dangerous look that showed Kakuzu would regret cheating on his 'brother'.
"Of course not. He cheated on me and we both moved on." He scoffed, standing up. "Do me a favor and find someone to drive Hidan home. I'm going to ask Atari."
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Hidan returned home, grumbling under his breath about Kakuzu as Deidara opened the door for him. In Kakuzu's absence, he had been mobbed by his fans and had to leave through the back door with Kisame. He knocked on the door, waiting for Ginji to answer it. The man answered, dipping his head in greeting. Gina and Jyru were in the kitchen, waiting hungrily for Phox to finish cooking.
"Where's father?" Jyru asked.
"Dunno." Hidan shrugged, taking his seat, "Bastard dumped me off at work then left."
"He didn't dump you, did he?" Gina worried.
"Why the hell should you care?" Jyru asked, expressing his suspicion.
"'Cause I can, dipshit." She snapped. The phone rang and Hidan left the bickering siblings to answer it.
"Hey Hidan, I won't be coming home tonight." Kakuzu's voice was heard on the other end.
"Why the fuck not?" Hidan snapped.
"I can't tell you."
"Bullshit. Tell me now, fucker." He growled.
"Why must you be so difficult?" He sighed.
"Why are you being so fucking secretive?" He shot back.
"Relax. I'll tell you tomorrow." Kakuzu whispered before hanging up.
"Was that father?" Jyru asked, startling Hidan.
"Yeah. No idea what he's up to though..."
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