For the Sake of Art, Love, and Chocolate

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Chapter 11: Birthday Part 2

(Mika's PV)

I walked to the back of the house out into the backyard where other people were dancing and talking. I heard the door bell ring again and knew Auntie Mo would answer this time; she doesn't know what happened between Kimimaro and I.

Why did he have to show up? I was actually enjoying this party. Where's a friend when you need one?

Some part of me wants to give him a chance to explain himself and another part just wants to shove him out a twenty story window for being a cheating scum. Seeing him after successfully avoiding him for a whole month just put a damper on my mood.

Lets see...Sasori and Sakura are over there. What are they...EWWW! Look away before my virgin eyes melt! Hinata and Naruto...awww cute couple...at least their not doing what...nope never mind. Ino's flirting with Sai...he needs to get a clue and ask her out already...if I have to hear her moan and groan about him one more time I'll jump off a cliff...a very short cliff. Tobi...drank too much soda...note to self never give Tobi sugar so he can keep his clothes ON! Where's Auntie Mo? She should be supervising, right? I wonder if-

"Hey, un." I was jogged out of my thinking by a light punch on my arm. Deidara was smiling at me; he seemed to be up to something. I knew that look in his eyes and it meant trouble.

"What are you up to?"

"Nothing, yeah."

"Nothing my butt. I know that look." He tried to give me an innocent smile but I knew better. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Hidan lighting something on fire. I think it was my neighbor's tulips.

"HIDAN! Don't do that! Unless you want Mr. Grouchy to beat you with his hunting rifle I suggest you put out the fire." Deidara snickered and mumbled about him being an idiot. I whole heartily agreed with that statement. All the gifts I got where on a table and there were a lot. Inviting your whole grade to your birthday had its perks. Everyone seemed to like the cake Auntie Mo made; Auntie Mo seemed to be letting them do almost whatever they wanted, almost. I forgot Deidara was standing next to me when he coughed, breaking me away from my thoughts once again.

"What?" I looked up at him and waited. He didn't say anything for a while and just looked like he was somewhere far away.

"I want to show you something, yeah."

"Um, okay. What is it?"

"Follow me, un." He grabbed my hand and started pulling me through the house. He lead me outside and kept tugging me along. I had to jog in order to keep up with his long strides. Deidara had an excited smile on his face. He ended up leading me to the beach; it was quiet and cold. I rubbed my arms, I didn't have anything except a spaghetti strapped dress.

"Sorry, should of gotten you a coat first, hmm." Deidara draped his blazer over my shoulders and then kept walking.

What in the world is that boy up to? Its freezing out here...if I catch a cold I swear I'll-

I heard a loud boom and jumped. The sky filled with lights and I looked up. Just like at the Halloween Party the sky was filled with fireworks. I gasped in awe at the display; it was just as beautiful and maybe even better. The fireworks made different shapes, flowers, animals and other odd things. Deidara came back and grinned at my surprised face.

"Well, what do you think, yeah?"

"I-its beautiful. Breathtaking." We watched the fireworks for two more minuets when they finally stopped. Everything was silent again and the sky had gotten dark. We both stood next to each other in silence, just thinking.

"Deidara, that was the best present I've ever gotten! You went out of your way to make fireworks for me. Thank you." He really surprised me; I had no idea he could do this.

"I like making them, yeah. I know you enjoyed the fireworks from Halloween so why not have some for your birthday, hmm? Also, that's not all I have, un." Deidara held a square wrapped present and handed it to me.

"Shouldn't I wait until later?"

"I want you to open it now, un." I stared at him quizzically but decided to see what he had gotten me. I ripped the paper off and stuffed it into his jacket pocket; I don't want to liter. I blinked at what lay in the box. It was a simple silver necklace; there was a silver circle and in the middle dangled a single pearl.

"I-I don't know what to say..." It was simple but beautiful and elegant. I didn't like flashy jewelry so I rarely wore any but this I would wear forever. I unclasped it and put it on.

"Thank you. I love it so much!" I gave Deidara a hug and he chuckled. He squeezed my arms and pulled slightly back.

"Um, Mika?" I looked up and saw his face slightly pink. He had also forgotten to put any kind of grunt or yeah at the end of his sentence.

Oh, is he cold? Maybe I should give him back his jacket...its like ten degrees out here.

"Are you alright? Your face is red. Do you want your jacket back?" I stared to shrug off his jacket when he put a firm but gentle hand on my shoulder. I looked back up and gave a confused look.

"I'm fine, yeah. I just..well I um..."

"What?"

"Ilikeyou, willyougooutwithme?" I blinked and tried to process his jumbled up words. He said them so fast I couldn't even make them out clearly.

"Uh, could you repeat that, maybe slower?"

"I...I," Deidara gave a loud sigh and looked me straight in the eyes, "I like you, a lot. Will you go out with me, un?" I stared at him, my mouth slightly open.

"You...what...how...eh?" I couldn't even come up with a complete sentence; my mind was a jumbled mess. I needed to get a grip and say something, but what.

"I...Deidara, I like you too, but more as a friend. I'm not really ready for a relationship again. Could you please give me more time?" I peeked up and saw his crushed look. I really felt bad now. My feelings for him were weird, I liked Deidara but I don't now if it was more like a friend feeling or an actual attraction feeling.

"I'll wait, un. I'll wait as long as I have to." He had a determined look on his face and I guess that meant he was for real. I sighed and tried to think of something to say.

"Lets go back." I started to walk back and Deidara followed silently. It was an awkward walk back but I had a lot on my mind.

Deidara...do I like him like that? I just don't want to get hurt again...he is a playboy too...maybe he changed. Only time will tell.

I lightly fingered the necklace he gave me and sighed. This birthday was full of surprises.

Well, what do you think? Good, bad, okay or you don't care? I think I'll end this by chapter 15 or maybe 19 depends on how much I can work with. Thans for the reviews and don't worry I'll elaborate on Deidara abd his friend's "job".

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