The Scarlet Tears
Deidara felt Tobi's arms around him. He was vaguely aware of his surroundings, but, even in his groggy state, he knew that they were on the Cliffside where so many of their memories had blossomed. The world was softened, everything a hazy blur, but Deidara didn't mind. He welcomed the fuzziness that his mind dwelled in—the normal clarity of his mind masked by the fog.
"Tobi," Deidara said quietly.
"What?" Tobi responded.
"Am I still hot?" Deidara asked.
"Yeah," Tobi chuckled, "You are."
"Good…" Deidara smiled as he leaned his head in Tobi's lap. Tobi looked down into his eyes, worry laced in his expression.
"What's wrong…?" Deidara asked weakly.
"Back at the club…" Tobi began, "What happened? Why did you pass out? And, please, tell me the real reason. I need to know what happened."
"Kakashi was there," Deidara sighed, "I don't know where he came from, but he was there, and he grabbed me… and I was so afraid… I'm sorry Tobi. It seems I just keep ruining everything."
"Shut up," Tobi warned, "right now. You are perfect. Everything has conspired against you: Kisame, Itachi, Kakashi, but you and I are still here, and I still love you as much as I always have. Nothing, and I mean nothing, will ever change that."
"Tobi," Deidara sighed, "How about we salvage what is left of this pathetic attempt of a night and just go to your place and watch a movie?"
"Deidara," Tobi said with a smile, "You are far too dressed up just to sit at home. How about we go see a movie in theaters? I will buy you popcorn."
Popcorn… Okay… This movie is happening. "Okay," Deidara said, brightening up, "A movie it is."
"One extra-large popcorn please." Tobi said as he handed a crisp 5 dollar bill to the fat, sweaty guy behind the counter. Deidara couldn't make himself look directly at his face; the guy's face was pocked with acne and other atrocities.
"Tobi, get the popcorn and lets go," Deidara whispered, "I don't like the way this guy looks."
"What's wrong with him?" Tobi asked, puzzled.
"He's uglyyyyyyyyy," Deidara laughed.
"Maybe so, but it's not like it's his fault." Tobi smiled.
"I guess," Deidara smiled back, "I can't really judge him without knowing him… but, you have to admit, he is quite… repulsive."
"You only think that because you only ever look at yourself in the mirror," Tobi said with a wink, "Which, by the way, is a pretty good way let your gaze drift."
Deidara smiled and turned to hide a blush. Somehow, Tobi always managed to make him feel so happy, and Deidara relished in it.
Tobi grabbed the popcorn and, after Deidara drenched it in butter, they quickly strode toward the hallway that led to the movies. The movie they had finally decided to see was The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey—which, for some reason, Tobi was extremely in to.
"Well," Deidara said awkwardly, "I had no idea you were so into the Lord of the Rings…" Tobi gazed at him in shock, his face a mask of surprise.
"Are you kidding me?" Tobi exclaimed.
"No… it's cool and all."
"It is very cool," Tobi said with dignity, "What isn't to like about this movie?"
"Well…" Deidara shrugged, "Considering Bellatrix Lestrange could take on everyone in the Lord of the Rings by herself… I would say there is your problem right there."
"What are you getting at?" Tobi said.
"The wizards in the Lord of the Rings are pathetic… I mean, In the Return of the King, all Gandalf did was shine a light at some Fell Beast, and that is supposed to be magic? Bellatrix could destroy all of these fools…"
"All right," Tobi conceded quietly, "I will admit Bellatrix is awesome… but, other than that, Lord of the Rings beats Harry Potter by a long shot…"
"I can't agree," Deidara smiled, "But, since I love you, I shall allow you to keep your opinion."
"Stalemate then?" Tobi asked.
"Yeah," Deidara smiled, "Let's not fight. I love you too much to get mad at you.
Deidara and Tobi picked a spot in the middle just a little closer to the top—while it is awful to have a seat too far away, up close is practically torture. Deidara chuckled as he realized that he and Tobi were the only ones in the theater.
"Oh well," Deidara smiled, "It's good to be alone." Tobi glanced at him, his face a mask of surprise.
"Well," Tobi smiled, "That is good indeed." Tobi wrapped his arm around Deidara and pulled him in closer. Deidara smiled, welcoming the warmth that seemed to percolate from Tobi; the presence of Tobi alone seeming to ward off the chill of the empty theater.
Deidara turned his gaze to the opening credits, bored with every aspect of them. They were always just screening through dozens of non-relative images until the movie actually started.
Finally, after ten minutes of perpetual boredom, The Hobbit began, and Deidara sat up, barely noticing that Tobi wrapped his hand in his. Deidara was an avid movie lover, and, although he talked quite often during movies—well if they were a good enough movie—he absorbed every moment of a movie when watching it.
Suddenly, after about 15 minutes into the movie, Tobi nudged Deidara shoulder, Deidara flicked his gaze away from the screen for a heartbeat, but Tobi's eyes were too far away to see. With a groan, Deidara rotated his body so that he faced Tobi directly. In one swift motion, Tobi pulled him in for a kiss.
Deidara's eyes opened wide in shock, but he didn't fight Tobi—he learned a long time ago that it was futile when it came to resisting Tobi. Once he had a thought in his head, there was no point in getting in his way.
The movie theater seemed to become silent, and Deidara finally felt as if they were alone. He got up out of his seat and sat on Tobi's lap, who only pulled him closer as he did this. Deidara felt Tobi beneath him, but he didn't mind; in fact, for what seemed like the first time ever, he fully welcomed all of Tobi's presence to envelop him.
However, as he sat there, his lips on Tobi's, Deidara suddenly felt an icy chill pass over him. He reluctantly broke the kiss and looked around. At first, Deidara could see nothing; the theater looked the same. However, as his eyes scanned the shadows that the dim illumination provided from the movie screen could not drive back; he realized he saw a figure standing in the corner one red eye glowing like a dull ember deep within the shadows.
"Tobi…" Deidara said, panic rising in his voice, "We need to get out of here… please… He's here…"
Tobi's eyes were instantly filled with fiery hatred; any and all softness provided by the romantic kiss that had shared driven away in a heartbeat.
"Where." Tobi whispered, and Deidara gestured to the corner, "I will—"
"We will leave," Deidara whispered urgently, "I don't want you to mess with him…"
"Why?" Tobi hissed, "He is fucking stalking you, and you just want to sit back and do nothing? He is here, and I am here with you. Let's set this asshole straight."
Before Deidara could protest, Tobi was on his feet and striding toward Kakashi.
"What the hell is your problem?" Tobi shouted, his voice seeming to resonate in the theater.
"Problem," Kakashi chuckled, "I don't have a problem yet… I just want Deidara to remember who he stills loves…"
"I don't love you," Deidara hissed, somehow finding the courage to speak up, "I never did… I thought you would be someone who I could actually love… but you proved me wrong that night… Let me set things straight: no matter what you think, no matter what twisted fantasies are spiraling through that dark, warped thing you call a mind, I despise you and all that you are. Now leave me alone!"
"I'm sorry; Deidara," Kakashi laughed, "but I can't just do that now, can I? You love me and you want me, whether you realize it or not. Damn, if only Tobi didn't come between us… Things wouldn't be this complicated… Oh well, I can help you out with that.
Deidara didn't realize what Kakashi meant at first. If he did, the he would have been on his feet, leaping across the theater towards Kakashi. However, he didn't, and, in the time it took him to realize what Kakashi meant, Kakashi had unsheathed a knife and stabbed Tobi.
"No…" Deidara said; his throat dry and scratchy; his mind not grasping the reality of what happened. However, as Tobi crumpled to the ground, his hands clutching his stomach, Deidara felt his sorrow and hatred rise up from within him.
He charged Kakashi, and, his adrenaline rushing through him, he didn't even notice Kakashi slashing his body with the blade. In one swift motion, Deidara picked up Kakashi and slammed his head against the wall; gritting his teeth as the pain from the wounds Kakashi's knife had inflicted finally set in.
Kakashi's eyes fluttered shut, and he slumped to the ground. Deidara rushed to Tobi, tears spilling from his eyes.
"Tobi," Deidara whispered, "You have to be okay… Please… Look at me…"
Tobi's eyes fluttered open weakly; his irises glazed over. Deidara cupped his cheek in his hand, and Tobi's eyes focused on Deidara's face.
"Deidara…" Tobi said weakly, "You are bleeding… really bad… you need… to get to… a hospital…"
"Tobi," Deidara chuckled weakly, "Kakashi gutted you pretty good… your wounds are probably worse than mine…"
"Yeah," Tobi smiled faintly, "Looks like were in this together this time… I guess I will see you at the hospital…"
"Yeah," Deidara smiled. He pulled up Tobi's face, and their lips met; the blackness that was slowly overtaking Deidara's vision seeming to be driven back. His pain seemed to evanesce, and Deidara felt his worries melt away. Everything… will be okay…
They were still kissing when a policeman burst in—undoubtedly called in by an usher, and, as Deidara's vision faded to black completely, the last image in his mind was of Tobi's face, softened by sleep looking vulnerable, and Deidara felt himself smile…
A/N: Okay, I'm sorry if I don't put linebreakers in to seperate transitions... even though I think I did this time... Anyway... A new computer -_- they could not save my other one... :( Poor thing. Okay, I shall try to update with more fervor now... This story is almost at an end :( sadness I know... But I will probably write a sequel... if you my lovely readers would stick with me... sorry for this short chapter :P Alright, I also seem to have lost my early files on this website? I suppose their expiration date had arrived :( Oh well. I still have my story ;P Okay. R&R I love you all... dramatic twist yes ;P Enjoy. Oh !Redskiez... 3 thank you for sticking with me... I know you are somewhat... impartial to me ;) but I write with you in mind, so please... feel better :D... Peace, Love, and Bulletproof Marshmellows
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Close enough to start a war
All that I have, is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more...
~Adele Turning Tables~