A/N: New chapter, yaaay ^^
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"Mind if I watch?"
Kasumi jumped and turned towards the source; Hidan had managed to sneak into her room.
"How the heck did I not notice you?"
"Because I'm a real shinobi," he replied, leaning towards her, "not some dancer who happens to have special abilities."
"Give me one reason why I shouldn't kick your ass," she threatened, "or I'll blow you up."
He chuckled. "Man, you and your damn brother just love going on about that shit, huh?"
"I'm serious, Hidan," she warned.
"Okay, okay," he said, wiping the goofy look off of his face. "I really came here to apologize about yesterday."
"A-apologize?" Kasumi almost couldn't believe it.
"Yeah. I'm sorry about that shit that happened yesterday, and I want to make it up to you." He gave her a suspiciously conceited smile. "How about a date? Tonight after sundown?"
She could hardly believe it. He actually seemed sincere, once she got past his creepy smirk and stuck-up, superior complex.
"Um, Hidan, I'm not sure…"
"I'll understand if you don't accept my offer, but that doesn't mean I'll just fucking give up."
'This seems so out of character for him. Even if he means it, can I really trust him?'
"So what's your answer?"
Kasumi sighed and looked down. "I… I guess so." She might as well give it a shot. Why not? She could protect herself if necessary.
Hidan's smirk became even bigger, and he leaned down to kiss her cheek before exiting the room.
Kasumi was frozen. What just happened? Was this real? The asshole who had tried to take advantage of her was being sweet all of the sudden and had even asked her out.
Without warning, the door opened and Konan stepped into the room.
"Kasumi? Kasumi, what's wrong?" she asked, waving her hand in front of the dancer's face.
"Huh?" Kasumi snapped herself back into reality. "Oh, hey Konan. What's up?"
"You look like you've just seen a ghost."
"I may as well have. Something unbelievable happened."
"You should sit down," Konan replied, sitting down on the bed as Kasumi followed her lead. "Now tell me everything."
"Well, you know how the other day Hidan tried to take advantage of me and was a total ass?" Konan nodded. "Well, he came back, apologizing and even asking me out on a real date – and he seemed sincere about it, too! This seems so strange, it seems wrong, I'm not sure I can trust him, I don't know what to think—"
"Woah woah, slow down," Konan said, putting a hand on her friend's shoulder in an attempt to calm her down. "What did you say to him?"
"Well, I figured I might as well accept his apology, and I agreed to go out with him."
"When is it?"
"I-it's tonight."
Konan stood up, placing her hands on her hips. "Well, we can't just sit around. We should get you ready!"
"Um, Konan," Kasumi hesitantly replied, "it's not for another six hours."
"That's no excuse! There's finally another girl here and I'm not going to let this opportunity slide. Whether Hidan was sincere or not doesn't matter right now; in time, he will show his true colors. But I'll be there for you, and I want this night to go well for you."
Kasumi smiled softly. "Thanks, Konan."
"Well, quit sitting around," the Kunoichi replied. "We have work to do!"
A/N: How do you like the plot twist?
Preview of next chapter:
"Oi, Hidan!"
"Eh?" Hidan turned to see who had called his name. "Oh, Sasori. What is it?"
"I need to speak with you in private." The puppet master motioned for Hidan to follow him and entered one of the rooms. Hidan was confused, but still followed him. The next thing he knew, he was out cold.
