Chapter 21Plan Failure

Sakura tossed her head back, while jumping tree from tree, in order to feel the calming cool breeze. The AQ was only five miles away. She sighed inwardly; Itachi started acting colder towards Deidara and Neji. Itachi now only answered her with full sentences or wholesome answers. Also Itachi stayed by her side like a lost puppy. Not that she didn't enjoy his company, but it was out of character for him to act so…so…protective?

She also noticed a change in Pein's personality. Pein would look at her deep in thought and look away when she looked at him. It was weird! Was everyone planning something against her or something?

And then Neji, yes-even Neji changed slightly; Neji would look hurt when Itachi was so close to her, running by her side. Sakura would try and smile at him but she couldn't get a good look at his face because Deidara would go to the other side of her and try to block her view! Sakura knew this was on purpose! So her question was why?

Sakura sighed; why did everyone want her attention? Sakura was surprised when she heard a deep voice say, "Sakura-san what's wrong? You keep looking back at the Hyuga kid and on top of that, you look depressed." Sakura growled to herself, 'Sasori shut the fuck up! I don't need you observing me too!'

Sakura looked at him; even though it was hard and said, "I don't know, I just feel a little closed in. No offense Itachi-kun or Dei-kun. It's just your both so close." Itachi nodded in understanding, as did Deidara. Neji only puffed up his chest in pride and smiled happily at Sakura. Sakura questioned herself, 'Why?'

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Rika swallowed in a breath of spring air. She finally made it outside! Rika looked up and the first thing she saw was Cherry Blossoms. 'They're so beautiful.' Rika smiled to herself, 'Sister I will protect you no matter what has happened to you or what you've done! I know I've been gone for a long time, but I will make it up!'

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Orochimaru smiled to himself as he finished the potion; it was perfect. Now it was only a matter of time. He will cook dinner for them and slip the potion into Sakura's drink. He walked into the kitchen causally, "Hello Hidan. Still haven't finished cleaning yet?" Hidan narrowed his eyes dangerously as him, "Shut the fuck up you shit head!"

Orochimaru sighed, "I didn't mean to offend you." Hidan growled, "Well, you did you jacked ass he-she!" Orochimaru swallowed his anger, "If you want I'll finish the dishes and cook dinner for the new members." Hidan looked surprised, "Knock yourself fucking out! I'm fucking free!" Orochimaru watched as Hidan ran out of the room. Orochimaru smiled evilly, "Perfect…"

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Pein growled slightly; Hidan walked out of AQ with a smirk on his face, "Why you guys are really fucking slow Orochimaru beat you back to base. Pein you fucking dumb ass!" Pein thought angrily, 'I was still observing Sakura-chan!' Are you sure it was 'just' observing'Yes! Don't question me!' Whatever.

Pein sneered at Hidan, "Did you cook and clean the dishes?" Hidan laughed, "Nope! Orochimaru's gay ass wanted to do it for me bitch!" Pein sighed, "Okay whatever let's just get some food." Pein looked back to see everyone nodding in agreement.

Pein was walking inside, but then he heard, "Sasori you can't eat you mother fucking puppet!" 'Hidan.' He heard Sasori growl back, "I can eat and I need to, I just don't eat like a pig, like you." Pein sighed as he heard Hidan's colorful curses. Then he heard, "Hidan just leave Sasori-kun alone!" Pein walked in AQ surprised, 'Why would Sakura-chan stick up for Sasori? Didn't she hate him?' Jealous? 'No.' Hmmp! Well, you might not think you are jealous but you are because I am jealous! 'Impossible! I hardly know her!'

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Orochimaru waited for everyone as they came into the room. Everyone sat down quickly; everyone was there even Zetsu. Orochimaru brought out plates of food. Pein then said to him, "You said you didn't like cooking…and you said you where bad at it. This isn't bad at all." Orochimaru smirked, "I don't like cooking, I'm only doing it for today because of Sakura-chan, Deidara-kun, Itachi-kun, and Neji-kun." Pein nodded.

Orochimaru turned around quickly spilling the potion into Sakura's drink. Orochimaru smiled, "I say we make a toast! To the new members!" The rest of the Akatsuki sighed and grumbled. Orochimaru grinned as he heard the clinking of glasses. Orochimaru looked at Sakura as she raised the glass to her lips. She smiled at him taking a gulp of the sweet wine down her throat…

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Please R&R…sorry I haven't updated in awhile…but I feel like I just don't get enough reviews. But also remember that the poles for the couples are still open! The choices are ItaSaku, DeiSaku, NejiSaku, GaaraSaku, NaruSaku, SasoSaku, and PeinSaku. There will be fluff with every one of these Characters though!

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