Yay! Another longer than usual chapter o.o Lmfao! I really liked this chapter also because I guess it showed the chillaxed and playful side of the Akatsuki! c: I really hope you enjoy ^.^

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Chapter 7

The sunshine slowly made its way through the blinds of Konan's and Pain's room. Pain could feel the light rays shining on his eyes in his sleep. The darkness of his eyelids lightened up as he started to wake up from his sleep. He slowly woke up, smiling when he saw Konan sleeping peacefully next to him. He noticed that they fell asleep on the floor. It didn't even feel like they were on the floor. They were so comfortable, they probably wouldn't mind if they didn't have a bed.

Pain chuckled at his thoughts. He slowly got up and decided to lay Konan on the bed. He picked her up deliberately bridal-style and placed her on the bed. He gently placed a soft kiss on Konan's forehead and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. This was the first time in a while he's been happy in the morning.

After he brushed his teeth and took a shower, he stepped out of his room and gently shut the door, making sure not to wake Konan up. He walked down the hallways, heading to the living room and kitchen where everyone probably should be. While walking down the hallways, he glanced at every door he passed up. For some reason he stared at Hidan's door longer than all the other doors. He proceeded to walk, turning to face the front once Hidan's door was out of sight. Good thing he did because he would've bumped into Sasori.

"Oh, Good Morning Sasori."

Sasori slowly raised up an eyebrow. Pain was confused about his gesture. All he did was say good morning.

"Hn, You seem happy this morning," the man responded, walking past Pain.

Pain chuckled, "Why yes! I am actually. Also, thank you for returning the 'Good Morning'"

Sasori stopped and turned around to face Pain. It looked like he had something to say. Pain waited for the red-head to say something.

"Is Konan okay?"

Pain grew alert. "Why would you ask that?"

Sasori tsked, "Last night I heard her screaming. I think... She was screaming something about 'get it out' and 'wrap it up' something like that. I couldn't really hear it, it was muffled. But, it was annoying as hell."

"I didn't hear such a thing."

"You're lucky. I couldn't sleep."

"Well, do you know who she was with?"

Sasori shrugged, "I don't know. I think it was coming from Hidan's room... I heard Hidan screaming also I think. He was yelling 'Shut Up'... Stuff like that."

It took a while for Pain to process all the information. He brought his fingers to his chin and rested his elbow on his forearm.

"I'm leaving."

Pain nodded to Sasori to signify that he's aware and continued walking. What could have they been doing? His good morning instantly grew troublesome. He loathed the fact that Konan could be hiding things from him. He didn't get it though; last night they were doing just fine. Pain honestly didn't want to stress himself about it this morning. He was having a good one and wanted it to stay a good one. Maybe Sasori misheard? It could be possible. Still, the frown on his face won't turn into a smile. He wasn't satisfied and wanted to confirm what Sasori had told him. Pain decided to ask Konan about it later, not wanting to wake her up.

Once Pain reached the living room and kitchen, he saw the whole crew. Kisame, Deidara, Hidan, and Tobi were in the kitchen, looking like they were trying to prepare breakfast. It didn't look like they were doing well though, they seem to have been struggling. All he could hear were laughs and 'uh ohs' and 'fuck', which was obviously from Hidan. He caught himself staring at Hidan for too long and reverted his attention to the living room. Kakuzu was sitting on the couch counting his money while Zetsu was watering the inside garden they had next to the main entrance. He noticed Itachi wasn't here. He must still be in his room.

Pain decided to take a seat on the couch across Kakuzu, not looking at anything in specific. He remembered how him and Konan used to come to the living room together in the morning and snuggle while everyone watched in disgust, or possible jealousy. He liked to say jealousy because it makes him feel accomplished. He chuckled at his thoughts, grabbing the attention of Kakuzu.

"You seem happy for the first time in a while."

"Yeah, Sasori said the same thing. I guess I'm happy." Pain looked towards the kitchen, "What are they making?"

Kakuzu gave an eye roll, "They're attempting to make pancakes. Overall I think they'll just kill us all from an explosion or food poisoning."

"Haha, I bet not! They'll probably end up making the best pancakes in town."

"HA! You must be bluffing. You're too happy. Is Konan doing good for once or something?"

Pain grew confused to why he would ask that question.

"Well yea. Why would you ask that?"

"Nothing. I heard her wound was pretty bad," Kakuzu counted his last dollar and grew frustrated. He mumbled to himself, "$499.00, I'm missing a dollar!"

Pain ignored Kakuzu's sulking and paid attention to what he had said before.

"Heard? Where'd you hear it from?"

"Hidan told me," Kakuzu looked towards the hallways, noticing Sasori had came back, "Sasori! Have you seen a dollar?"

Sasori ignored Kakuzu, making his way to the couch that was in the middle of the couches that Kakuzu and Pain were sitting on. He picked up the remote and switched it to the movie channel.

"Hn. Fine, ignore me, you ass."

Kakuzu got up in frustration and started checking under the couches.

"Tch," Pain got up and started heading to his shared room with Konan. He figured that she would be awake by now and he was correct. He walked in and saw Konan fixing her hair. It appeared that she already took a shower. She flinched when he noticed that she noticed him. He didn't want to ruin her morning but he just had to ask. He started to calm down once he saw Konan's beautiful smile. That smile immediately brightened up his morning again.

"Good Morning, Nagato!" Konan quickly clipped her origami flower clip into her hair and sauntered towards him to hug him."

"Good Morning, Konan," He hugged Konan back, breathing in her glorious scent.

"I had the best dream!" Konan looked up at Nagato and smiled.

"That's great Konan. I'm glad you did," Pain bent his head down and placed a quick yet gentle kiss on Konan's lips.

Konan happily pulled away and went to her closet to grab her comb to comb her hair out a little more, avoiding her bun on the side of her head so she wouldn't mess it up.

Nagato slowly grew uncomfortable, knowing that what he's about to ask might trigger Konan's anger.

"K-Konan... If you don't mind me asking, what were you doing before you came to the room last night?"

Konan slowly turned to face Pain, confused.

"Walking to the room," Konan laughed at her smart remark.

"Well, of course, but before that."

"Why do you ask?"

"Nothing... Were you with... Hidan?"

Konan instantly stopped what she was doing and stared at Pain. She stared at him like she was caught, but did nothing wrong.

"I might've dropped by or something. No big deal."

Pain raised an eyebrow. He then thought about her wound.

"Was he the one who wrapped up your wound?"

In an instant, Konan grew annoyed.

"Does it matter?"

"I just want to know."

"Well, what if he didn't?"

"I'd do nothing."

"And if he did?"

"Then... I'd still do nothing."

Konan pouted, "Well he didn't." She started to walk out of the room, not wanting to continue this annoying conversation.

"Konan, If he did just tell me! I won't get ma-"

"He didn't, Nagato!"

"But-"

"But nothing!" Konan left the room, leaving Pain in their shared room alone. Her peaceful morning turned around in an instant. Why did he have to do this?

Konan reached the living room and saw the rest of the members relaxing peacefully. She could smell pancakes being made from the kitchen. She looked over to the kitchen and saw Hidan, Tobi, Deidara, and Kisame struggling to make pancakes. She sweat-dropped and made her way to the kitchen to see how they were doing.

"Oi Tobi! Baka! That's not sugar! Un!"

"O-Oops!"

"Aye if you fucking poison us with these pancakes Tobi, I swear to Jashin."

"Hidan you know you're not going to do anything."

"Shut the fuck up, Kisame!"

They all crowded over the pancake batter, adding ingredients one by one. Even though they were insulting each other the whole time, they were happy. It was a peaceful morning this morning and believe it or not, they were getting along.

"Hey guys, how's the pancakes going?"

Hidan, Kisame, Tobi and Deidara turned around when they heard Konan's voice and greeted her with a smile. They turned back around to make they're pancakes. Konan decided to join them. She walked towards the group, standing between Hidan and Tobi. She watched Kisame mixed the batter vigorously. She really hoped that they made this pancakes good. She wasn't about to eat crappy pancakes.

"Are you so sure these pancakes will be good?"

Hidan snickered at her remark, "Hell Yeah! Because we made this shit! It'll be the best fucking thing you've tasted."

Konan giggled at his cocky response. He was always one to make her smile when she was down. He could easily turn her mood around in an instant. That's one reason she's glad they got along better than they were before.

Kisame stopped stirring and placed the wooden spoon in the sink. He came back and smiled.

"It's time to put the batter on the stove!"

Tobi quickly grabbed the batter, "Ok! I'll put it on the stove!"

Deidara protested, "No! Un! I'll put it on the stove!" He quickly grabbed the batter and tugged on it.

"No I'll put it!"

"No! UN! I'll put it!"

They played tug-a-war with the batter, trying to get the batter for themselves. Hidan and Kisame backed away slightly while Konan stood there, trying to calm them down.

"Guys! Stop or you'll-"

They're hold on the batter loosened, causing the batter to fly out of their hands and onto Konan's face and hair.

"...Oops," Tobi and Deidara said in unison.

Konan just stood there. She wasn't really angry, but she wasn't happy either. Let's just say she was more angry than happy. Kisame stared at Konan in sympathy while Hidan tried to hold back his laughter. Deidara brought his finger to her face and wiped some pancake batter off. He licked the batter off his finger with delight.

"These pancakes would've been so good though, un!"

Kisame sighed, "Let's make another batter."

They got out all the ingredients once and again so they could make new batter. Konan just turned around and went to the sink so she could wash the pancake batter off her face and out of her hair. She grew frustrated and turned to the group, suddenly wanting Hidan to come help her.

"Hidan!"

Hidan turned around in response as he finished pouring the sugar in the batter.

"Can you help me get this out?"

Hidan smirked and placed the bag of sugar on the counter. He walked over to Konan, shaking his head.

"What?"

"You should've fucking backed away, Konan."

Konan pouted, "Whatever." She took out a comb from her pocket and handed it to Hidan, "Here, comb this stuff out of my hair."

"Yes, your highness," Hidan playfully responded as he took the comb. He gently combed the pancake batter out of her hair, admiring her purple locks.

Konan giggled at his word usage. How cute. She immediately shook the thought out her head.

"Hmm, I think my hair might be longer than yours, Konan."

"Everyone's hair is longer than mine."

"Not Tobi, or Sasori, or Kisame, or Kakuzu, or Zetsu."

"Forget Them."

"Not Pain's."

"So? Pain is... Pain."

"Speaking of Pain, how are things?"

"Ugh, don't get me started."

Hidan grew curious. To be honest, he actually expected something to be wrong. It's been like that for a while now.

"Why? What fucking happened this time?"

"Well, everything was good! Everything was fine. It was a good morning and everything. Pain walked in, smiling. We said our good mornings, hugged, and even kissed. Then all of a sudden he was acting his worried self again. He started asking questions! He was like 'Where were you last night?' and 'Who wrapped up your wound' and 'Did Hidan this, did Hidan that?' Ugh."

"Hmm, did he assume we were having sex?"

Konan blushed slightly, "NO! Gosh... thank god though..."

"Ha, well. I'm surprised because you sure did scream some.. things that could easily be mistaken for something dirty."

"That was because I was in pain and I didn't know what I was saying. Plus, I didn't care!"

"Still, you should've never screamed."

"You should've never dropped the rag in my wound."

"It was an accident."

"Obviously."

"What do you fucking mean by that?"

"I mean what it's supposed to mean. Obviously. Simple!"

Hidan chuckled, "Whatever."

Konan smiled, "I like how when we have an argument, we always smile at the end. When Pain and I get into an argument... we end up mad. No solution at all."

"Things will get better, Konan"

"Ugh, I hope so!"

Konan finished washing the last of the batter off her face. She noticed Hidan was done with her hair and she grew satisfied. She turned around to thank Hidan, taking her comb back from him and washing the batter off.

"Thanks, Hidan."

"Anytime."

When Konan was done, she put her comb back into her pocket and turned to face Hidan. She leaned on the sink, looking up at Hidan.

"So how was your morning?"

"Honestly, it jut fucking started."

"Well duh! I-"

Konan was interrupted by the Kisame, Tobi, and Deidara who turned around to speak to her.

"Hey Konan! Do the pancakes look done?" Kisame asked.

Konan smiled and walked towards them, analyzing the pancakes. Hidan watched Konan, still standing by the sink. She always made him smile. Sometimes he can't acknowledge the fact that he might be falling for her. Maybe he wasn't falling for her. Maybe he's just glad she's his friend. Yea, that's it. His train of thought was disrupted by Konan who turned around to ask him a question.

"You want some pancakes, Hidan?"

"Duh," Hidan responded, sitting on table and waiting for his pancakes. Konan dished out some pancakes for Hidan and herself. She went to sit next to Hidan, two plates in her hands. She placed a plate in front of Hidan and one in front of hers.

Hidan stared down at the plate of pancakes, suddenly growing hungry. Before he could pick up his fork, Konan supposed something.

"Hidan, feed me."

"Excuse You?"

Konan giggled, "Feed me!"

"The fuck I look like?!"

"Please? I'm still injured pretty badly," Konan pouted teasingly.

"So? You're not eating with your fucking abdomen are you?"

Konan playfully rolled her eyes. She lit up once she saw Hidan grab her fork, stab a piece of pancake and brought it up.

"Open the fuck up," Hidan pouted sarcastically.

Konan only laughed in response, opening her mouth so Hidan can feed her the pancake. At that moment Pain had walked in, staring at the two in disbelief and anger. Hidan noticed Pain's arrival and immediately dropped the fork once Konan took the pancake into her mouth. Konan didn't know Pain was there so she proceeded to tease Hidan.

"Wow Hidan! That's not how you feed someone. Let me show you."

Clueless, Konan grabbed Hidan's fork and picked up a piece of pancake from it. She slowly brought it up, noticing Hidan was avoiding it. Konan turned her face forward and saw Pain staring at them. Hidan in specific. She immediately turned the fork around and put the pancake in her mouth instead. Pain grew daggers in his eyes, staring down Hidan in anger. Konan felt uncomfortable, she wanted to do something but didn't know what to do.

Deidara decided to offer Pain some pancakes, not really aware of the situation.

"Good morning, Leader! Un! Want some panca-"

Before Deidara could finish, Pain slapped the plate of pancakes out of Deidara's hands. The plate landed on the floor, breaking into pieces. The pancakes landed on the floor after. Tension grew in the air as everyone reverted their attention to them.

"A simple 'No' would have been enough! Un!"

Without a response, Pain angrily marched out of the room.

Everyone was still shocked at Pain's actions. They stared at the hallways Pain was walking in, then they stared at Konan and Hidan. They stared at the hallways once again and back to Konan and Hidan.

Hidan burst into laughter at Pain's sudden outburst while Konan banged her head on the table with annoyance, repeatedly.


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