A/N: Oooooohhh shiiit! I'm gonna get yelled at so good. But I think waking up next to Kakuzu was well worth it. Hope ya'll enjoyed last chapter, I'm still laughing about it! Hmmm… training from Kakuzu and Hidan. Now THAT is scary.

Disclaimer: I own everything but Kakuzu (And Hidan) in this story *Cries* (Well maybe not my friends. They actually help me with their own character in the story, so they should get some credit.) *Claps* If I did so happen to own Naruto and the associated characters, I am sure there would be some people that I would like to bet some sense into. And others that I would give more screen time and avoid their deaths. I understand why Masashi Kishimoto did it, I just kind of wish he hadn't. (Mumbling about writers who kill off the good characters way too quickly)

Something was loudly speaking. Why does mom have to come in here and wake me and Milyssa up…? It's the weekend… Just let me sleep. The talking didn't stop, it's just got louder…

"Hey! HEEYY!" Mrs. Hilko shouted.

I threw my hands up to my ears and yawned. Seems like she shut up now. I rolled over onto my back and threw my hands up behind me in a luxurious stretch. I pushed my hands up against the wall and arched my back, popping into place. Huh. Why is a wall there?

I peek open my tired eyes to the right and am alarmed by what I see. That is definitely not Milyssa. Kakuzu was lying next to me watching me wake up. I jolt into a sitting position without taking my eyes off of him, my arms still clutching the cloak. I rubbed a thumb across the surface of the material and smile.

"Nice bed head Kakuzu." I laugh, his shoulder length brown hair tangled and laying funny all around his head. He glared.

"Not as bad as yours." He angrily joked back. Out of the corner of my eye I tried to look at my hair. Just as I was about to say a response I noticed Mrs. Hilko standing in the doorway to the kitchen. Looking as angry as when me and Milyssa were little and we beat Ian with a rubber snake. We got in huge trouble because he was just a little boy.

Oh fuck.

I glance wide eyed at the man lying next to me, who was looking absolutely unphased by this whole situation. His hands were behind his head again and his shirt had risen up higher than where it was last night.

Mrs. Hilko was saying something very sternly but I couldn't hear her. My eyes were glued to Kakuzu's toned waist. I saw the hint of his abs and I practically drooled over his bronzed abdominal V line. I seriously have to be dreaming still.

"Jennifer Lynn Dukes." Nope. Not dreaming. "You march your butt upstairs RIGHT NOW."

"Bu-"

"No butts. NOW. We are going to have this conversation in private. Move faster, I am not a patient person."

"Ye- yes ma'am." I stuttered fearfully. I leap off the couch just as she turns around and stomps up the stairs. I look back at Kakuzu and run back and leap on him. I wrap my arms around his neck.

"If I die, I want you to know it was an amazing-"

"JENNY LYNN. NOOW." Mrs. Hilko roared. "Milyssa Bronwynn Hilko. Get your butt up here too!"

"But I didn't do anything!" Milyssa answered back from the kitchen.

"YOU TWO GET IN HERE NOW."

Kakuzu gently pushed me away. I looked into his eyes, the emotion there was almost unreadable but there definitely wasn't a trace of anger. My breath caught in my throat and I quickly escaped up the stairs. Painting heavily once I got to the top, and it wasn't from running.

I stepped into the room, at the same moment Mrs. Hilko turns to Milyssa and starts her irate rant. "Milyssa, you are in charge of your sister. You make her behave. I expect you two to take care of each other. This is not okay behavior." Milyssa just sat there on the edge of the bed with her head down, looking like she was about to cry. Then Mrs. Hilko turned to me.

"This is my house, my rules. As long as you are here, you will abide by what I say. You break my rules like this again, and he will not be staying here any longer." My Heart slammed into the floor. "And neither will you. Is that clear." Tears plopped down to the floor and I pulled on my sleeves suddenly super self-conscious that she could see that I was hiding something.

"It won't happen again." I whispered as I stared at the floor.

"Good. Now go downstairs and get some food. Dad made breakfast hash." Mrs. Hilko softened a bit, but disappointment and anger was still evident in her tone.

Breakfast hash is pretty much scrambled eggs with a variety of different meats and veggies in it. And this particular morning there were bell peppers, bacon, onion and spinach. Mmmmm.

I walk down stairs in a daze, pick up a plate and pile on food. Grab a fork and turn to the front room where I presumed Kakuzu still was. And I was right. He was sitting there finger combing through his dark locks with his eyes closed.

"Kakuzu. I have some breakfast for you."

Grunt.

I set the plate down on the coffee table and climbed into the chair behind him. He dropped his hands and turned to look at me. I just moved his head straight then started at the ends and worked my way through his hair till it was smooth. Then I got off the couch and nodded for him to follow me. He picked up his plate and trailed after me into the kitchen. Milyssa was fixing a plate.

"Sissy. We need to talk." I was careful not to add to much strain to the sentence, knowing that those words were the calm before the storm in most cases.

She "mhmmm"ed and nodded then sat on the stairs to wait as I got my own plate fixed. I handed my full plate to Milyssa and she held it without a complaint. I hopped up on the counter and opened the cabinet and got out two large glasses from the top shelf then proceeded to fill them both with water.

I want to talk to both of them. There is so much I have to say… and I don't want Mrs. or Mr. Hilko around. Not even Ian. Because I'm sure I'm going to rant about them. Mom was still somewhere up stairs, Ian was on the computer playing a game and dad was on the Xbox looking up YouTube videos.

Guess its outside we go. I set the glasses down and run off to go grab my boots by the front door. Might as well get his too, while I'm here. I picked up Kakuzu's Akatsuki uniform shoes and carried them over to him. I threw his shoes at his feet while I sat down and put my own shoes on. I could practically hear his eyes roll as he set down his plate and shoved his shoes on.

Milyssa had already slipped on a pair of shoes that were sitting by the backdoor. I snatch up the glasses and lead the way outside.

My favorite thing about the Hilko's backyard is that the grass doesn't get mowed all too often, so flowering weeds and thick grasses took over, making the scene look wild and free. It was even more beautiful at the other end of the fence where a huge willow tree stood.

A gentle breeze caught the leaves and made the thin, whip like branches flow, one could almost believe that it was dancing. But right before the willow tree was a huge trampoline. Milyssa and I would often find ourselves out here laying on the black surface just talking about anything and everything. I sit on the edge, careful not to spill any water as I kick my boots off. I sit further inward and carefully place the glasses between my crossed legs and reach my arms out for the plates Milyssa was carrying.

"This is called a trampoline. It's a plaything pretty much. The black material is stretchy but strong enough to hold a pretty decent amount of weight. The material is connected to springs all around it that help it bounce." I point out. "But please don't jump up here, the sudden incline of weight will make us go flying. And I'm already in a bad mood and hungry, so don't push me." Milyssa sat next to me and took her plate. I reached a hand out for Kakuzu's but he just ignored it and got on the trampoline by himself, the material sagged a bit under his weight, but held sturdy. He looked a little uneasy at first but quickly gained his equilibrium and dug into his food. I handed him his water, he sat cross legged as well and held the glass between his legs.

The only sound from us was forks scrapping against plates as we ate. Birds fluttered around from tree to tree singing happily in the sunshine.

Would mom really send him away? I wouldn't let her without a fight…. But ultimately she would win. It is her house… Unless I decide to stay at a motel with Kakuzu or something crazy…. Would she try and forbid it? I'm twenty for Christ sake. I know I'd make the decision to go with him, but I would have to take my sister with me too. This is her adventure as well.

I smiled as I imagined Milyssa, Humberto, and I following Kakuzu back to his world. Getting to see what Senken was all about. I wonder if we would gain chakra by showing up there… Would we be trained as ninja…? Would Kakuzu and possibly other Akatsuki train us?

I almost spit out my eggs as I imagined Kakuzu and Hidan yelling at us for being too weak when we couldn't stand up to their vigorous training exercises.

"What?" Milyssa questioned as she grabbed my cup and took a big sip. We always share our drinks together.

"I was just imagining how it would be if me, you, and Humberto went to Senken. Aaaannd Kakuzu was our trainer!" I busted out laughing as I imagined how mad he would get at us. For some reason the scene was absolutely hilarious! "He'd get so angry! I see you almost crying, me getting mad at him for making you cry and I then proceed to yell at him. And I'm not sure how Humberto would react to Kakuzu yelling… But I'm sure he'd hug you while I try and go beat Kakuzu up."

Kakuzu let out a snort.

"Are you kidding? I'd have to hold you back. You're going to get yourself killed out there. You'll try to fight crazy people while you're still at genin level."

"Yeah… I would wouldn't I!" I giggle. "'I'm not saying I could take him with one arm…. But I could totally take him with one arm."' I quote from a YouTube video me and Milyssa love.

"Oh my god, Sissy, you're cool at SHIAT!" Milyssa mocks and adds a fake hack at the end.

Milyssa laughed with me and Kakuzu's glare got harder. Which only made our laughs get louder.

I scoot my plate far away and lay down in between the two of them. Milyssa finishes her plate and lays next to me. Kakuzu just sits there and watches us.

"Kuzu... Why are you cooperating so much? I'd expect you to be a bit more moody and argumentative." I say lazily as I stare up at the clouds.

There was a bit of a pause so I rolled my head over to look at him. He looked really angry but he replied, "Because you know about this shit hole and you're willing to help me with full knowledge of who I am. I can't tell if you're suicidal or just plain idiotic."

"Hmmmm…. The world may never know." I say with a wink.

Kakuzu just shook his head and shifted his weight so he's leaning back on his hands. I look away and the three of us just look up at the sky.

I wonder if the sky looks the same

My thoughts were broken when Milyssa spoke. "Ughh. I need a shower."

Shower! Yes. I feel sticky.

"A shower sounds good. You take yours first, then I'll take mine. After, I'll show Kakuzu how it works and let him take his. Just in case he gets mad and breaks it, I'll already be clean." I say playfully as I close my eyes and focus on the bird song.

I feel the weight shift next to me as Milyssa gets up off the trampoline. And I heard the clang of dishes as she grabbed some to take in with her. I put my arms behind my head careful not to put too much weight on my bruises and then open my eyes to look at Kakuzu.

Who was looking at me as well. Well not my face. I follow his eyes, and ever so slight color coming to his cheeks. My jacket had risen up showing a section of my flat stomach and the rise of a hip bone. I quickly sit up in panic and pull my jacket down in embarrassment. I'm usually okay with showing my waist, when you got it, flaunt it right….? But when he looks at me…. I just… get this feeling.

I clear my throat and his eyes snap back to mine. Yep. He's totally blushing and I caught him doing so. Oh wait. He's blushing because he was looking at me. I didn't know Kakuzu was capable of that emotion! Why would he be blushing by looking at me! What does this mean!

My heart starts pounding in my rib cage. I was almost sure he could hear it, so as a diversion I started playing with my hair. Oh great. The trampoline made my hair staticy and now it's sticking up everywhere. Now I look like medusa.

A slight smile pulled at Kakuzu's lips as he looked at my hair.

I crossed my arms and copied his usual facial expression. He stopped smiling and just looked at me. What the hell is he thinking! I am horrible at reading emotions…

Oh wait… An evil grin spreads across my face and I gathered up all my hair like I was going to put it in a ponytail. Then moved my hands down to the ends to gather up all the static. I stood up and touched his forehead, feeling the gratifying shock before I quickly moved to the other side of the trampoline, almost tripping over the dishes.

"Wait! Wait! Before you attack me, let me move the dishes!" I begged as I saw him stand up behind me. He didn't say anything or even move so I took that as an okay. The neutrality didn't last long, because the second the plates touched the ground I felt him lightly jump next to me. Causing me to fly up in the air. I landed perfectly in the middle of the trampoline, my body absorbing the jump so I stayed stationary.

Kakuzu looked at me and grinned evilly.

"Kakuzu... Wait!" Panic rising in my voice. "Trampolines have pretty high death rates… If you're not careful you're going t- UUUAHHHHHH!" I screamed at the top of my lungs as he jumped a foot away from me.

My body was launched ten feet up in the air at an angle. There's no way I'm going to live through this! I scream again and flail in the air as my body started falling in the direction of the edge of the trampoline. I closed my eyes, real fear taking over me. Great, he did this on purpose, he really wanted me dead. I'll probably live… but with a broken femur or something.

Strong arms wrapped around me. I fearfully opened my eyes. Kakuzu had caught me. I glance down and let out a squeak as I notice that he was balancing perfectly on the metal railing.

He steps back to safety then drops me. I bounce twice then just lay there and glare at him. He looked away.

Oh shit. Mike and Ian had come out of the house. "What the hell are you doing?!" Mike yelled. "I thought you were being killed! Don't yell like that!" Then he went into the house and slammed the door, leaving Ian outside.

I looked up at Kakuzu who was watching Ian open the door and retreat back into the house. Perfect, a distraction. I launch my body at the back of Kakuzu's knees catching him off balance. There wasn't much he could do so he just fell. His legs landing on me. "Kuzu! You weigh a freakin' ton! Get off!" I yell, but he didn't move. I look over at him. His eyes were closed and his mouth was open slightly. Was he playing dead…?

I smile and just lay there on my stomach with his legs resting on my back. This is actually turned into a great morning.