A/N: I hope everyone had a good weekend! I hung out with a friend and we played monopoly, because I am one of the few who hate their lives enough to put up with that game. I always the banker. I hate it.
Last chapter was a lot of fun to write! It was one of the first in a long time that I actually woke when I woke up, and not 4 hours before I went to bed. I was really proud of it – so I am doing the same today! I like getting chapters out to you guys, I don't want to take five years to update my work ;-;. I love you guys too much to do that!
Anyways! This chapter will start getting back in the lines of dealing and helping Anna out, I wanted a few happy chapters to create bonds and express characters like Jackie and what not, but now that is done I wish to move back into the main story. This isn't all sunshine and rainbows, so please don't kill me .
Hope you guys enjoy this chapter! Remember if you see any errors I missed let me know!
First Person Anna
"Hopefully this is enough food for you guys to eat. I'm sorry we don't have a lot of variety, but we really were not expecting ten extra bodies to feed." I muttered as I walked out of the kitchen, plates stacked along my arms as I attempted to carry out their larger portions of food. To be completely honest, my bank account was crying right now, but it's best we don't talk about that. "Jackie, can you please for the love of god help me? Stop molesting Deidara's hands."
"Sorry Dei, I'll have to 'molest' your hands later apparently." The blonde responded with a giggle, earning a small blush from the bomber. He responded with his signature tick before crossing his arms, waiting to be served. Jackie pulled herself to her feet and rushed inside the kitchen, grabbing some of the remaining plates.
We each gave a criminal a plate, and they happily dug in. It was clear that they had been hungry. Their plates had Eggs, Bacon and some lightly buttered toast. It was a basic meal but a good meal. I could hear a few mumbled 'itadakimasu' throughout the room, and I couldn't help but let a small smile slip onto my face.
I placed some peanut butter and grape jelly on the table before finishing up, smiling as I looked towards the hungry criminals who had started eating. "I put some peanut butter and some jam on the table for those who have more of a sweet tooth, or like something creamy. I usually put jam on my toast so go ahead and help yourselves." Hidan went straight for the peanut butter without hesitation, while I couldn't help but smile as Itachi reached for the jam, silently applying it to his somewhat bland toast.
"Thanks for the food bitch! It's nice to have fucking food that doesn't taste like dog shit." Hidan looked up at me and gave me a big grin as he continued stuffing his face. "That 'kibble' shit you gave us tasted like fucking garbage."
"Sorry, but I was under the impression that you guys were a bunch of normal cats." I mumbled, sitting down beside Jackie who had started to eat her breakfast. "That was standard cat food, what most cats eat."
"Well I would advise you to avoid buying food like that unless you want to be killed in your sleep by your own cat." Sasori mumbled, watching blankly from the corner of the room. Since he had returned to his puppet body, there was no need for him to eat or sleep anymore. "First two things I had eaten in years was canned tuna and a bunch of processed bread crumbs. Delicious."
"He has sass Anna." Jackie said with a smile, pointing her fork towards the puppet with food in her mouth. "I like him."
"Finish eating before speaking Jacklyn." I mumbled, watching as she looked at me, lowering her fork and returning to her food with a frown on her face. "You are almost twenty years old Jacklyn, hell you are older then me, even if it is by a few months, yet you eat like an animal."
"At least I eat..." She mumbled, shoving another piece of toast into her mouth. I frowned at her response, crossing my arms and turning my cheek.
"How come you are not eating, un?" Deidara asked from Jackie's side. He was much taller compared to Jacklyn, her height being just under 5'1, and I could see his eyes peering over top of the blonde's head. "You made food for us, why not yourself."
"I'm... Not much of a breakfast person." I responded. He nodded, believing my half lie. I mean, I eat when I want to... Just not as often as I would like. I thought, bringing my hands to rest on my lap as I waited for everyone to finish. I could feel a few random glances in our direction, but I ignored them for the most part.
Standing up after five minutes, everyone was finished. It was a simple breakfast so I didn't expect them to talk half an hour to eat. Gathering all their plates with Jacklyn's help, we put them into the sink before we returned to the living room.
"So, what are we going to do about the clothing situation? Konan can clearly come and help us since she fits in my clothes, but the others…" Jacklyn looked at me, hoping to get my input. I smiled towards her before I responded.
"You remember that box you have under your bed?" I asked, watching as she paused for a moment before nodding. "It has a mix of your 'home' clothes and some of your brothers old clothing. I'm sure one of them will fit into them."
"That's a good idea!" She said with a smile, walking towards her bedroom. "I completely forgot about those clothes, it's been well more than a year since I brought them out. You must have cleaned my room recently!"
"I'm the only one who cleans your room…" I mumbled, waiting for her to return.
"How come she has male clothing under her bed, un?" Deidara asked, raising a curious eyebrow. I couldn't help but laugh at his answer.
"Jacklyn has three brothers, two of which are older, one of which is younger. Once every blue moon one of them comes to visit, and they have a habit of leaving some of their clothes behind and are too lazy to come back and retrieve them. On top of that, mens clothing is much more comfy than the ones made for us women."
"They make our clothes form fitting, with extended necklines and little wiggle room half the time." Jackie continued, carrying a box into the living room. She placed it down on the coffee table, taking a moment to huff as the weight left her arms. "Mens clothing have cool designs, are loose fitting and comfy, and the fabric doesn't feel like ass."
"Amen to that." I mumbled, walking to the kitchen to grab a knife to open up the box. "Now, these clothes are fairly small, so one of you shorter guys may be able to fit in them. I put my money on Sasori or Deidara."
"I ain't even going to bet against that, it probably is true." Jackie said with a laugh as I walked over to the box and started opening it. Opening with a 'puff' from the small layer of dust that had collected on its top, I looked at the contents within, smiling as I pulled away.
"Sasori and Deidara, come look through this stuff and find something to wear. They have all been washed, so do not worry." I gave them a small smile as I watched them stand up, adjust their towels as they walked towards the box and started looking through the contents. Pulling out various articles of clothing, shirts, hoodies, jeans and sweat pants – soon the coffee tabled was covered in a small wardrobe for some very small men.
They each grabbed a shirt, a pair of pants and Deidara grabbed a hoodie, and they went to Jackie's room to change. Nodding happily at the fact that they fit, I threw what clothes they didn't wear back into the box and smiled. "Well, they don't need to do any shopping. Save money where we can, ne?"
"With all this money talk you fucking sound like this jerk over here." Hidan mumbled, pointing towards Kakuzu who just glared at the silver haired man after being addressed. "Money this, money that. Do you guys really need to worry about money?"
"Yes." Jackie responded before I could. "We will be dipping into our emergency funds. Me and Anna don't have the best paying jobs, so when we have extra money we save it up. We were actually looking to buy a new car so we have a couple grand in the bank since we have been saving up for a couple of years now, but it looks like a new car will have to wait."
"I was really looking forward to that new car..." I mumbled, sitting back on the floor. I looked around the room, giving a sigh as I felt shivers run down my back, and the dull pain that had been there was now creeping up my spine. I knew my hands were shaking softly, not enough for anyone to notice, but the fact that I hadn't gotten high in almost a day was starting to cause me to become anxious. Looking underneath the coffee table, I looked at the wooden box that held some of my instruments and drugs. Reaching over, I pulled the box from underneath the table, and started to make my way to my bedroom, no intention of spreading marijuana fumes throughout the house. "I'm going to get high. My back is killing me."
"Don't get too stoned Hun, I need you alert enough to drive." Jacklyn said with a sad smile, watching as I disappeared into my bedroom.
Placing the wooden box on my dresser, I walked over to my closet and pulled out two posters I had yet to put up in my already poster filled room. Giving a light sigh, I walked over to my dress and grabbed some tape before walking towards my door, placing a giant poster over the hole Hidan had created. It was a poster of Fullmetal Alchemist, one of Roy and Riza that I was very proud to have in my collection. Once the hole was covered, I smiled lightly, before returning to my dresser.
Opening the wooden box, I looked at its contents with eager eyes. In it, there were a few blackened out canisters that held the drug of my choice, a glass pipe that had turned slightly browned near the bowl, a package of wrapping papers for when a bowl or two wasn't enough, and then my trusty grinder that was in the shape of a poker chip.
Grabbing one of the blackened canisters, I opened it up and tipped some of the contents over into my hand. "Come to Mama..." I mumbled, watching two small clumps of the shriveled up plant fall into my palms. Placing down the container, I turned my attention to the stems, picking them off before I grabbed my grinder, placing the two clumps marijuana within it.
Picking up my pipe with my other hand, I moved over to my desk to start my grinding. I sat down, placing my pipe on the table before whipping out my phone, making sure to turn on my music while I worked. I could hear the conversations the others were having outside my door, but I paid no attention to what they were saying. Mainly asking about what I was doing and what not, but Jackie could handle those questions.
Placing my phone back down I started to grind the nuggets, falling into a small trance as I listened to the music now blasting from my phone. My choice of music for the day was classical, and I was silently listening to Bach's cell suites. I slowly bobbed my head to the music, enjoying the peace and tranquility that filled the room. After a few minutes, I head a knock on my door, and I turned to look up.
"Yes?" I asked, watching the door open to reveal Itachi. I smiled in surprise, nodding a welcome towards the Uchiha as I somewhat returned to zoning out. "Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Aa, I was wondering if you had any books I could read?" He asked quietly, totally unbothered at the fact that he was still only wrapped in a towel. I couldn't help but smile lightly, before nodding.
"You are lucky, I happen to enjoy my literature." I placed the grinder down before walking towards my bed to pull a large chest out. "I'm also guessing it is rather loud out there. I'm just happy we live in a house, or else Hidan alone would get us kicked out." I gave him a small smile, pulling the large old chest from underneath the bed, giving a huff and a wince of pain as I did. Opening it up, my collection of books was exposed. "Read whatever you want, I have a mix of everything."
"Thank you." He responded, walking towards the chest and started browsing through his options. As he went to each down, he paused, before giving a light smile – listening to Hidan shout in the other room. "...And yes. It is too loud out there."
"Well you can stay in here if you would like, I usually come in here for peace anyways." I mumbled, throwing myself back into the chair to continue my grinding. "As long as you don't mind the smell of pot and classical music, this is my chill spot."
"Again, thank you." He offered me the smallest of a smile before pulling out a book that suited his interests. I couldn't help but smile at his choice.
"You'll enjoy that book." I mumbled, opening up the other end of my grinder, picking up some of the contents before packing my pipe. 'The Alchemist' The title read, and the words of that book flooded my mind as I remembered the story. "One of my favorites... Paulo Coelho has a way with words." I smiled lightly as I wiped my hands clean.
Itachi nodded, before sitting himself in the arm chair that i had bought reading that was in the corner of my room. He watched me for a moment before opening the book to proceed with reading.
Still as stoic as ever, even out side the anime. I thought to myself, laughing within my mind. Shaking my head, feeling a smile break onto my features, I placed the pipe in my mouth before I searched around for a lighter, finding one beside the desk on my bed side table.
Standing up from my chair, I leaned over my table to reach the lone window in my room and I opened it with ease, hearing it crack as it opened up, allowing clean and crisp air to enter my room. I took a moment to breath in before sitting myself back down, playing with the pipe in between my lips. "What a beautiful day." I mumbled, leaning back in my chair, not caring if I got response. I winced slightly as my back pain continued, prompting me to sigh.
Prepping the lighter in my hand, I brought the other up to secure my pipe. Taking a moment to expel all the air in my lungs, I brought the lighter up and ignited the contents in my pipe. The chemicals burned the back of my throat but I continued, savoring the taste it created. I was one who enjoyed the taste and smell of pot, I don't know if it is because how much I have used it, or if I am just odd. Either way, my senses were in heaven.
My lungs slowly filled with the herbs smoke as I took a breath in, and after a few seconds I pulled the pipe away from my mouth, closing my eyes as I focused on keeping the smoke in my lungs as much as possible. I couldn't help but feel the eyes of my room's other occupant on my, but I paid him no attention. My job was to get high right now.
I slowly exhaled, feeling a rush to my senses as I did so. I did not cough once as a thick smoke filled the air, soon disappearing through the window. After all that was finished, I gave a small smile, placing the pipe down on the desk in front of me. In a few minutes I would be pain free, this was something to look forward to.
Once my lungs were clear I opened my eyes, looking through the window at the bright blue morning sky. The smell of burnt marijuana filled my nose, so I knew then that Itachi had gotten a nose full. Keeping my eyes on the sky in front of me, I continued to lean back and rest my back. "Yes... A beautiful day it is... Indeed..."
I closed my eyes as I listened the the music now coming from my phone, my fingers unintentionally following each note of the cello being played. Bach was one of my favorite composers and musicians and I often played his music the most. I wasn't a big fan of most music today, so much of my music was older or classical. After a few minutes of following along with the song, the trance that I had fallen into was broken by the Uchiha at the other side of the room.
"If you don't mind me asking." He paused, waiting for me to respond. I opened my eyes and shifted myself so that I was looking his direction, giving him my full attention. "What pain do you treat with... That?"
"Do you guys not have marijuana... Weed, in your world?" I asked, raising a curious eyebrow. He pressed his lips, searching for an answer in his mind before opening his mouth.
"We have similar substances." He responded, waiting for me to continue. I nodded, starting to feel the high start to trickle down my senses, starting with the tips of my fingers and my nose.
"Well, in this world – this drug goes by name names. I usually just call it weed, pot, or marijuana. It is used to treat everything from joint pain to epilepsy, seizures." I sat back up, turning my attention to my pipe and its blackened contents, Searching for a toothpick, I found one and started poking around the blackened herb and started flipping it around, pulling un-burned pieces out from the ash. "From what the doctors have told me, I have issues with arthritis, spinal stenosis, and the icing on the cake is that I suffer with a mild form of epilepsy. Luckily most of my seizures are absent minded. Though, that is what we know of for the time being. I'm actually am an on-going medical case." I said the last part with a laugh, looking back the Uchiha with an amused look. "I may not look like it, but I feel like I have the body of a 70 year old."
"How long have you been dealing with these issues?" He asked after a moment, watching as I prepared for another hit.
I paused for a moment before placing the pipe to my lips, lost in thought. "...Too long." I mumbled, repeating the process of my last hit, this time closing my eyes slight as the smoke filled my lungs. Placing the pipe and lighter down while I held my breath I looked to him from the corner of my eyes. "...Years." I muttered out, before releasing the smoke in the direction of the window again. Grunting slightly, I grabbed the pipe and taped it along the side of a garbage can that I had beside my desk, preparing to leave.
I rose from my spot and carried my grinder and pipe along with me, walking over to my dresser where the box was still opened. I placed everything back neatly inside, closing the container that I had opened and I closed the box. I turned to look at the Uchiha who was watching me silently from his position in the chair he had occupied. "Random question, what size are you – clothing wise. Since we are going shopping, its best I get everyone's size."
"I was a small medium from where we are from." He responded, and I gave him a small smile before nodding.
"If not, I'm pretty good a guesstimation." I said with a small laugh, feeling the high completely take me. "I'll leave you be, feel free to occupy my room if you would like some alone time since you and Kisame will be bunking with me for the time being."
"Alright, thank you." He lent me the smallest of a smile before returning to his book, cutting off the conversation. I grabbed my bottle of perfume and gave myself a couple of sprays before I left the room to see who would travel with me to go shopping.
I exited my room and walked towards the living room, taking note that Pein, Zetsu and Tobi had ventured to Jacklyn's room to escape the others. I smiled at the thought before I turned my attention to the criminals who occupied the room.
"Alright." I mumbled, placing my hands on my hips as I looked over the group who were conversing with each other. Jacklyn was talking with Hidan and Deidara getting into a small heated argument, Kisame and Kakuzu were holding their own conversation, watching the others in amusement and Konan and Sasori sat off on their own, silently judging the others. "Jacklyn, you are staying here to watch over the criminals. Konan, Sasori and Deidara, would you like to come with me to get some clothing and food that you guys might like?"
"I would be lovely to leave this place and get some fresh air." Konan mumbled, standing up and walking my direction happily. I wouldn't blame her, she spent most of her time at home in her cat form along side a bunch of the other Akatsuki members. I would have wanted to leave as soon as possible myself.
"Sounds good, un. Sasori no Danna, are you coming with?" Deidara asked his red headed partner, who returned the blonde's gaze with a bored look.
"Anything to get out of the cramped house." He mumbled, pulling himself up and too, walking in my direction – Deidara in tow. Jackie frowned at the disappearance of her talking buddies before turning to look at me sadly.
"How come I can't go?" Jackie asked, pouting slightly. I gave her a small smile before crossing my arms.
"I do not feel comfortable leaving our apartment in the care of criminals. I hope you guys understand this..." I looked around the room, receiving a couple of shrugs and muttered swearing from Hidan. "A few hours ago I thought you guys were kittens but now I know your true identities, and I really do not want to return to a destroyed house."
"Fine." Jacklyn muttered, before searching her pants and pulling out a credit card. "Use the funds from my account, you know my details. Limit yourself to below four hundred with everything and we should be good." I mumbled a thanks as I took the card and placed it in my pocket. I had my phone with me, but I didn't care to bring my purse this time around. I walked towards the kitchen and grabbed the keys to the car, waiting for the others to follow me.
"Do any of you guys know the others sizes?" I asked, watching as they followed behind me. Konan nodded, a small smile forming on her lips.
"Me and Pein dealt with most of the sizing's when it came to the others cloaks. I may not know them off by heart, but I will know what will fit them when I see it." She responded, and I nodded in appreciation.
"Alright, we should be back in a couple of hours since we need to stop and get both food and clothing. Since you know their sizes, this should be a little bit faster, and since you and Sasori." I looked in Deidara's and Sasori's direction. "Fit into Jacklyn's brothers clothing, we can hold off on shopping for a bit with you guys. I'll still pick up things such as boxers and what not, but you guys should be alright with most other things." I nodded as my mental check list checked off, and we walked towards the door.
"Konan, you look to be the same foot size as me so we shouldn't have to worry about shoes with you. As for you boys, just put on a pair of flip flops I have here." I motioned towards the flip flops beside my shoes. "They were also her brothers for when he comes over during the summer. You guys are in luck. Now we just need to get some shoes for the others... Though I think I'll just pick them up flip flops as well. Cheap and generally acceptable during this time of the year." They all slipped on their shoes with no worries as I rambled to myself, taking note that the high was making me rather talkative. With a nod, I gave them a smile as I turned and opened the door, letting me and the criminals out the door.
Soon, they would get a taste of Walmart. Soon, we would be on our shopping journey.
Ah yes, shopping with three Akatsuki members. What could go wrong?
A/N: My arthritis has been acting up with my hands and wrist lately, so writing this chapter put a little strain on my wee little hand. I am just as much of a medical case as Anna xD. In my opinion though, it was well worth it. I wanted to start creating bonds with the other members and I am really proud at how it turned out. I was trying to figure out a way to get Anna and Itachi talking, and the scenario is just right. Mommy would be proud.
Anyways – I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I need you guys to let me know if you see any spelling errors and what not, but I'm pretty proud none the less.
The Question Last Time: Who is your favourite Yaoi pairing?
Answer: My favourite as of right now is actually KisaIta. Their relationship is so adorable, omg. I also have others, including KakuHida, ItaNaru, ItaSasu (Not going to lie, I'm a whore for for it when done right. I'm very picky.) SasuNaru, KakaSasu/KakaNaru, and KakaIruka.
Question for this Chapter: What is your favourite pairing in general with canon Naruto characters? Hetero, Yuri or Yaoi... or idk, furries. Idk – you pick.
Anyways! Thank you guys so much for checking out this chapter! Let me know what you thought of it, if I should change anything, just let me know!
Cheers!~ :)