Chapter Nine;

Sasori and Evelynn were just leaving the elevator, and heading to Sasori's car. They ran into Itachi on their way out, and had informed him Shoto was already at Sasori's apartment. The Uchiha had teasingly told Evelynn that it was about time Sasori asked her out. Seeing as how the man talked about her all the time. This, of course, sparked Evelynn's curiosity. She was silent the whole way to the car, and this made Sasori a little nervous.

"Are you alright?" Sasori asked as he opened the passenger side door. Evelynn blinked.

"This is your car, aren't you driving?" Evelynn asked curiously. Sasori rolled his eyes.

"I'm opening the door for you." He explained with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh! Right.." Evelynn flushed slightly, and slid into the passengers seat. "You didn't have to.."

"Well," Sasori started as he slid into the drivers seat. "This is a date."

"I know, but.." Evelynn trailed off and looked out the window.

"But..?" Sasori pressed lightly.

"I'm just not used to it, is all." Evelynn stated flatly.

"I see.." Sasori replied thoughtfully. As he pulled out of the parking garage, and drove towards the movie theater, Evelynn grinned at him.

"So, you talk all me all the time, hm?" She laughed.

"That.. He.. He was exaggerating!" Sasori stumbled over his words.

"Oh, sure. Sure." Evelynn rolled her eyes. Sasori blushed slightly, but regained his composure.

"So, I've been meaning to ask you.." Sasori started, but frowned as he trailed off.

"Yes?" Evelynn asked as she tilted her head slightly.

"Adrian's father.. What.. Happened?" Sasori asked slowly.

"Hm." Evelynn looked out the window. "Let's take a walk after the movie."

Sasori just nodded, and pulled into the theater parking lot. He took Evelynn's hand in his nervously as they walked into the theater. After knowing her for almost five months, it was a little odd to be going on a date. Evelynn herself blushed a little. Sasori paid for their tickets, and they took a seat in the back of the cinema.

The movie they chose was a comedy. Even Sasori laughed at some parts. Whenever he laughed Evelynn would look at him in wonder. It was a nice sound. Deep and melodic. About half way through the movie Sasori slowly inched his arm around Evelynn's shoulders. He did this just as Evelynn started to laugh. She buried her head into his shoulder to muffle her laughter, and Sasori blushed slightly, then smirked. Maybe, just maybe, he could get used to this.

Once the movie was over the two headed out. Evelynn was chattering and giggling about the cinema. Sasori was smiling softly at her, and nodding his head now and then. When they got outside they realized it was dark. Sasori checked his watch. It was eight. He gently took Evelynn's hand, and led her down the sidewalk. The area they were in was a small plaza type area. It had office buildings, stores, and restaurants lined up and down either side. Strings of lights decorated some of the buildings, but most of them were dark.

"So.." Sasori started, and glanced down at Evelynn from the corner of his eye. She was looking at the sidewalk and frowning. Almost as if contemplating. "You don't have to tell me anything if you don't want to."

"Oh, it's alright. He hasn't seen Adrian in almost two years. So, I hardly consider him his father at all." Evelynn sighed as she looked a head. She put both of her hands into the pockets of her jacket as they walked. "I met him when I was a sophomore in high school. We moved in together almost immediately when we were eighteen and graduated. A couple months before I turned nineteen we found out I was pregnant. I was excited. Even if we would struggle I loved him, and I loved my unborn baby. We would be a family. At least, that's what I thought."

Evelynn shook her head.

"I was raised by my brother, you see. Our parents died in a fire just after I was born, and he took me in. So, a side from him, I never had a family. I was excited to finally have that. Well, once Adrian was bored things started to get.. Unsteady. He didn't want anything to do with my son. He never changed a diaper, or bought an outfit. Never fed him. I think the only time he held him was the day at the hospital when he was born. Well, when Adrian was just turning three I asked Sora if he still wanted me around. He told me he was sorry, but he just wasn't ready to raise a family. Then he told me I had two weeks to find a place, and move Adrian and myself out. I moved in with Shoto, and then a year later two doors down from you."

Evelynn smiled up softly at Sasori. His eyes softened, and he smiled back. Then, he frowned slightly.

"Do you, uhm, still love him..?" Sasori asked uncertainly.

"Hell no." Evelynn snorted. Sasori felt.. Relieved? He shook his head. "So, how did you end up with Deidara?"

"Oh." Sasori smiled slightly at the memory. "I was looking over business deals one night. There was a knock on the door, and I went to answer. At first, I thought no one was there. Then, I heard baby Dei fussing. I looked down, and he was laying on a blanket on the floor with a note. The parents couldn't take care of him, and since I'm wealthy they left him to me. Asking me to care for him, because they love him so much they just couldn't imagine him going to just anyone. I called granny Chiyo, and she came over to help me the first couple days. Well, the day after I discovered Deidara I went and got adoption papers. A few months later, he was mine."

"What made you decide to keep him?" Evelynn asked softly. She figured she knew the answer. She never heard Sasori talk about his parents, and there was only one picture of him as a baby with them in his apartment.

"My parents caught a plague and died before I was a year old." Sasori whispered. "I know what it's like to grow up without having your mother and father. Even if Deidara only has me, I'll make sure he has all the love he can get. Granny Chiyo, though she loves me, was not very loving. In fact, she was very strict, and rarely praised me for my accomplishments. Deidara will always know he's loved. Until the day I die. I'll make sure he knows."

Sasori had a determined, yet sorrowful, look on his face as he spoke. Evelynn's gaze was gentle as she slowly linked her arm with Sasori's.

"I understand."

Those words she spoke seemed to strike a nerve in Sasori. He looked down at her, and bit his lip. Then, before he could second guess himself or Evelynn could react he gently placed his lips over hers. Evelynn blinked in surprise, and looked at him. His eyes were closed, and he was gripping her shoulders. Slowly, she closed her eyes as well, and leaned into the kiss. Sasori wrapped his arms around her shoulders, drawing her closer. She wrapped her arms around his body, and held on tightly.

It was the beginning of something truly wonderful.

-Time skip!-

Sasori and Evelynn were walking down the hall to Sasori's apartment. When they reached they door they looked at each other quizzically. There were no lights on, and it was completely silent. Which made sense for the two children, since it was eleven. Wouldn't Shoto and Itachi be awake, though? Evelynn shrugged, and Sasori quietly opened the door.

They stepped inside, and looked around. Evelynn caught sight of the four sleeping on the couch in the living room. Itachi had Adrian curled up on his chest, holding a blanket. Deidara was laying on Shoto's stomach, his head resting on her chest, and he was sucking his thumb. Shoto had arm arms wrapped around Deidara, and Itachi had one hand behind his head while the other rested on Adrian's back. Itachi and Shoto had their legs tangled together.

"Should we leave them alone? You can always stay the night at my place." Evelynn whispered.

"Alright." Sasori agreed. They threw a light blanket over the four, and then quietly left the apartment.

"I told you it would work." Evelynn laughed as they entered her apartment.

"I still say you're a bad influence." Sasori drawled as he rolled his eyes.

"Whatever." Evelynn eyed him with a half glare. "So.. Are you sleeping on the couch, or do you want to share the bed? I mean, I don't mind either way. It's whatever you want."

Sasori watched as the woman babbled nervously with a blush tinting her cheeks. He smirked, and kissed her forehead.

"I wouldn't mind sharing the same bed." He murmured.

"Oh.. A-alright." Evelynn stammered.

The two walked into Evelynn's room. They yawned as they got ready for bed. Evelynn wore just her tank top and underwear. Sasori stripped down to his boxers. They crawled into her bed, and Evelynn flicked out the lamp on the bedside table. Before she could get comfortable Sasori wrapped an arm around her waist, and pulled her back against his chest. The woman flushed pink, but settled against him.

"Don't touch me inappropriately, or I'll break your hand." Evelynn warned.

"Wouldn't dream of it." Sasori chuckled as he yawned. He buried his face against the back of her neck, and soon slipped into sleep.

Evelynn pondered the date, and just what would become of the two of them. As she felt Sasori's breathing even out she decided to push a side the thoughts for now. She snuggled in his arms, and soon joined him in a dream land.

Perhaps it really was the start of something wonderful.


A/N; I lied. I'm not going anywhere until tomorrow. So, you guys might get another chapter or two. Yay.! Anyways. Review, and have a good day/night.!