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"Look, he's sitting there," Hidan whispered at Deidara.
The young blond hissed, "Yes, Hidan. I can see that. I'm not blind, un."
"So, what are you waiting for? Do it!" They argued in a whisper.
"It's ridiculous, un! Why should I ask him to be my boyfriend? We barely talk, un!"
"That's your penalty, Deidara-chan," Hidan grinned. "I won, remember?"
"He will reject me! I don't even like him, un!"
"Are you seriously think he's not hot, Deidara-chan?"
The blond man scowled with a tint of rose hue colored his cheeks.
"It's still humiliating, un!"
"Duh! That's the point of our penalty!" The silver-haired man rolled his eyes. "Remember, you have to say he is hot and then ask him. After he rejected you, then it's done, dude!" He gave Deidara a push, "Go!"
Deidara stumbled towards Itachi. He was reluctant but the deal was the deal. Just needed say it quickly.
"O-oi, Itachi," his face reddened as Itachi looked up from his seat. "You are hot," oh, Deidara wanted to die at this moment, "willyoubemyboyfriend?"
The moment he saw a faint smile ghosted on Itachi's lips, blue eyes widened, and had a bad feeling. He felt something was not right. He saw those lips say something but somehow the words didn't match with Deidara's (in this case, even the audience's) expectation.
"Uh, come again, un?" Deidara perplexed.
The audience held their breath as they waiting for the Uchiha to answer. It felt like hours since the silence deafening the Akatsuki until Itachi broke it after he rose on his feet. His eyes never leave blue eyes.
"I will be your boyfriend," confirmed Itachi firmly.
The blonde laughed warily, "Damn, you almost got me, un. It's a joke, right, un?"
No response. Itachi gave a look 'no-it's-not-a-joke' to Deidara.
"A joke, right?" He asked weakly.
"No."
In all seriousness, of course, every member realized Itachi was not someone who jest on daily basis. That was more Hidan and Deidara's expertise. Obito and Yahiko were also under this category.
Deidara was paled and he looked like he would faint any moment. He was sure everyone in this organization was informed about his and Hidan's (silly) competition. He believed Itachi knew that this was just a penalty. Why did he say that?
Hidan who was shocked and unsatisfied, accused, "Who are you, imposter? What did you do to Itachi Uchiha?"
Before Itachi reacted, Konan, who was a sensor type cleared any doubts about Hidan's accusations, "No, he is Itachi. His chakra signature has not changed at all."
"Am I in genjutsu, un?" He asked the others. Itachi was invincible in genjutsu. He could put someone in genjutsu just by moving one finger. Regrettably, Deidara was aware that Itachi was stronger than him since the moment he was recruited by the Uchiha to join Akatsuki. He suspected this whole disaster was a genjutsu.
However, all the other members replied in sync, "No, this is real."
Itachi felt all eyes on him and Deidara, he said, "Excuse us." He held the blond's hand and walked towards the door. Silence followed but it was broken by Hidan.
"What the hell is going on!"
—000—
When the door closed behind him and they were outside, Deidara pulled off his hand from the taller man. Itachi let him and they faced each other.
"What was that, Itachi, un?" Deidara scowled.
"You asked me to be your boyfriend and I said yes," replied Itachi.
Deidara annoyed, "I know that, un. Why would you accept that? You're supposed to reject me. That's my penalty from Hidan, un."
"If you can do whatever you want, then I do too."
Sighed, "Well, we are not going to be boyfriends. It's just a joke, un."
"Not a joke to me," Itachi repeated. "We are boyfriends now. You asked me yourself."
Deidara gaped. He never realized that this Uchiha was a stubborn fellow. Yes, Itachi always has this serious, straight-to-the-point, mysterious vibe. Deidara wholeheartedly believed the boyfriend thing was a joke but Itachi took it seriously. Then, he decided to follow the game, "Alright, let's break up, no big deal."
"No, I don't want to break up," Itachi said.
Blinked, Deidara stared at him confidently, "Why? It's not like something will happen between us, un."
"On the contrary," Itachi said slowly, his eyes on Deidara all the time, "I'm thinking to ask you to be my husband."
Blushed lightly, Deidara flustered, "Wha-what? Husband?" His first thought about that kind of question was, "What kind of bet did you lose to ask me that, Itachi, un?"
The Uchiha sighed with a faint smile, "There is no bet. It's my intention, Deidara."
The blond jaw dropped. "Are you saying you are secretly in love with me?" Deidara raised an eyebrow. His question met a silence from Itachi who only stared at him. The Uchiha honestly didn't know how to answer that. He didn't know if his answer will have a favorable impact or not. Despite the implied, he didn't want to hurt the blond's feelings. Unbeknown to the brunette, Deidara took the silence as a 'no' and it became an awkward silence.
Itachi falling in love with me? Yeah, right. Like it could happen, he thought.
"Don't answer that, it's a stupid question," he waved his hand dismissively then crossed it on his chest. "So, where is this question come from? The idea to marry me if it's not a penalty or a dare?"
Itachi explained as he looked towards the forest around the headquarters, "The last time I went back home, my parents asked me to introduce my future spouse to them considering I'm an adult now. If I don't have someone, they will arrange my married."
"And you don't want that, un?"
Itachi said calmly, "I'd rather choose my spouse rather than arranged."
"Alright, I get your point for that." Who would want to get married to strangers for the rest of life? It will be like a nightmare. However, he couldn't comprehend the reason for this conversation so he voiced out loud, "But, why would you choose me, un?"
Itachi glanced at the shorter man, "Married means, I have to spend my time with my spouse. Including sleeping and intimate thing," when the older man mentioned this, Deidara flushed a little, "Beyond anything, the first factor I think of to choose a spouse, I need someone I can trust. It will be useless if I love someone but I can't trust that person."
As a ninja, yes, that was one important factor. It will end badly for his life if he was murdered in his sleep with his presumed to be spouse. Even the strongest shinobi would need to sleep without worry. That's why Deidara understood when Itachi decided to choose himself. He saw onyx eyes gazed at the headquarters and followed suit.
"I've been joined Akatsuki a decade. I've known the members almost as long as I know my family. It's like my second family. I think… I can spend the rest of my life with you guys," Itachi smiled fondly at the headquarters.
He got his point. Like Itachi, Deidara trusted Akatsuki's members with his life. He muttered, "Isn't that means you can choose one of our members? Why not the others? Like, Your mission partner is Kisame. We are not even mission partners and barely talk the last 4 years I joined, un."
Itachi turned his head to Deidara again who still faced the headquarters. "Indeed. But, I've known you for 4 years. We are not total strangers. Besides…" Itachi cleared his throat, looked away, and mumbled softly, "Kisame… isn't as attractive as you."
Blonde head snapped at Itachi, blue eyes widened slightly. He was astonished yet he grinned teasingly, "You think I'm attractive, un?"
His onyx was immersed into the visible blue eye while the other one was covered by golden hair. The black eyeliner outline the eye which made it looked bigger. The cocky grin matched his bright eyes. And those lips… oh, yes, "I do."
They stared into each other eyes and realized this is the longest they interacted outside a mission. It was a weird idea for Deidara to think that Itachi has the intention to marry him. It was crazy and… yeah, crazy!
Itachi stepped closer to Deidara, he was the one who needed the answer so he softened his tone, "What do you say, Deidara?"
Deidara thought deeply on that. To be honest, it was a rare chance to be courted by an Uchiha. The Clan was famous as long as anyone remembered. If Deidara was not mistaken, nowadays, the Uchihas members have been reduced significantly after an incident almost two decades ago. It was not a secret that the Uchihas tried to expand their clan once more by marrying early. To carry on their family bloodline.
Mainly, their kekkei genkai was reason. Well, for those who have a bloodline limit, this rule applied to Deidara himself. It was common knowledge. Itachi knew this and he predicted Deidara would have not rejected his suggestion.
Deidara looked away, "I don't know, Itachi. It's pretty big what you ask me. Husbands… I haven't think of getting married yet. Besides… We are not even in love, un."
The Uchiha was well aware that his clan was highly sought after in marriage by another clan in Konoha or even another village. Both of them will be suitable in the public eye. His father will be off his case. And for Deidara's case, his teacher, Sandaime Tsuchikage won't keep pestering him to get married anymore. It will be a win-win solution. However, true, they have no feelings for each other.
"Not yet," Itachi agreed, "How about we try being boyfriends first? If I'm not a husband material for your standard or we don't have any affection towards each other, we can call it off."
Before Deidara said anything, both of them felt something and looked at the door they just went out. The blonde silently put his hand on his clay pocket before created a small spider and threw it at the door.
"Katsu!" He exclaimed. BAM!
The door exploded, revealed the rest of Akatsuki's members caught off guard. Kakuzu seemed pissed off, looked at the door. He complained, "You don't have to blast the door, Brat. Now, we need to repair it. Do you know how much we need to pay?"
Deidara's eyebrow twitch, he scowled at the oldest member, "You shouldn't have eavesdropping in the first place, un!"
Yahiko laughed guiltily, "Sorry, guys."
"So, what's the deal? Are you two boyfriends now?" Hidan frowned.
Itachi replied, "It's not your business."
"Yes, it is," Hidan crossed his arms on the chest. "I need to change his penalty if you accept that confession earlier."
Deidara rolled his eyes, before settled his blue eye o Nagato who corrected, "Well, it's your private life, you can do what you like. But, if you two are lovers and want to change mission partner, it will be our business too. It'll affect our mission schedule."
"We…" Deidara glanced at Itachi who stared at him back.
Konan, stared at both youngest Akatsuki a while then suggested, "Mission schedule are fixed till the next month, I can't change it for this month. But, you can change your sleeping arrangement if you want."
All members who have no mission always stayed in here so they could be ready to be a backup or any change in mission. This building provides bedrooms but the numbers were limited. Hence, the mission partners were commonly became roommates. Well, since Konan and Yahiko were a couple, they stayed in one room.
Yahiko nodded with a smile, "You two could be roommates instead so you will have private time to bond." The leader asked their mission partners, "Any objection, Sasori? Kisame?"
Their answered flatly, "No."
"Then, you can switch room today," Konan approved. She turned back and followed by others one by one. The last three was the mission partners and Hidan.
The last one exclaimed, "I'll think of another penalty, Deidara-chan! Just wait for it!"
"It's not fair, Hidan! I did what you ask me to!" Deidara annoyed, pointed his thumb at Itachi. "It's not my fault, that this guy has a thing for me, un!"
"I will not count it! You know what our penalty is for!" He went inside, keep rambling about the next penalty he will give to Deidara.
The blonde scoffed, "He is impossible, un!"
Sasori told Deidara without any discussion, "I don't want to change my room so you pack your things and move to Itachi's."
He was shocked, "But, Sasori no Danna—"
Sasori glared at his kouhai indicated that it was not up to a discussion and went inside. Kisame followed him muttered gloomily, "I'll move out, Itachi. I'm not attractive after all…"
"Ah," Itachi felt guilt. Apparently, the members heard that part. Deidara was dumbfounded when he heard that but then chuckled.
"It must hurt Kisame no Danna's feeling, un," he said to Itachi.
"I didn't mean to," the Uchiha admitted.
Deidara looked up at the taller man, "Well, it looks like we will going to be a roommate, un."
"Are you accepting my term before we were interrupted?" Itachi wanted a confirmation.
Deidara nodded, "We don't know if we never try. But, if it works, I can get off from everyone who keeps remind me to get married every time I went back home. I'm sick of it, un," He smirked at Itachi, "I'll be your boyfriend. Be prepare, un."
Itachi smiled, "I am."
They heard Kakuzu's voice risen, "I'll cut your payment to repair the door, Deidara."
"WHAT!" Deidara ran inside to negotiated with Kakuzu.
—000—
"Is this all?" Itachi brought the scrolls to his room. He saw Deidara settled down all his clay equipment in his room. After Yahiko gave a green light for them being a roommate, Deidara move to Itachi's.
"Yeah, just leave it there," he pointed at the end of his bed. He sat on it and sighed. His eyes were on the other bed across this one. It was Itachi's. Somehow, it felt unreal. Just a few hours back, he was on the verge of crying just by thinking he needed to do that embarrassing confession. Who knows the guy he confessed to will accept that?
Itachi noticed the mood changed from Deidara's usual behavior. He asked, "Are you tired?"
"Nah… just thinking," Deidara sat up. "It feels like in genjutsu, you know? Us, boyfriends. A bit unreal, un."
"We will need a bit more time to get used to being boyfriend," Itachi agreed. They stared at each other before looked away. Then, there was an awkward silence between them again where they didn't know what to say or to do. At that time, Kisame reminded them, "Dinner is ready," to get to the dining room and had dinner then walked away.
The members would have dinner together if the time allowed. Tonight, they had free time. Tomorrow, some of them will have missions. Including the new couple. They would do not know when they will see each other again because the mission has a variety of times to finish.
"Let's go, un," Deidara rose to his feet. Itachi followed him out. They walked in silence side by side. Before they reached the dining room, Itachi broke the silence.
"Deidara," he stopped. The blonde followed suit and looked at him, "What?"
"Do you mind if we start doing boyfriend stuff to each other?" The Uchiha asked.
Deidara tilted his head to one side, "I don't follow, un."
"I mean… like, skinship and others," Itachi's voice was barely heard and his face void any emotion. Deidara flushed at the thought which came along with the revelation.
He muttered but looked away with cheeks tinted of red, "That's the point of being boyfriends, right, un?" and walked into the dining room which sounded like a party was there.
"CONGRATULATIONS!" Yahiko welcomed the new couple excitedly. "Let's celebrate your love!"
Deidara and Itachi were surprised.
"He just want to party," Konan on Yahiko's right side. Nagato chuckled on the leader's left side.
The table in this room served a variety choice of food and booze everywhere. It was unlike their usual budget-friendly dinner (usually onigiri and miso soup), thanks to Kakuzu (thank God it was not a cup ramen. Fortunately, they were never that broke), this was a feast!
Kisame and Sasori feast drank their booze in silent while Hidan who sat beside Kakuzu, he was drunk already. The couple looked at Kakuzu who drank a glass of wine. How drunk he was make this feast happened? Their confusion was written on their face and Kakuzu shrugged, "I cut off Itachi's bonus for this feast." He raised his drink, "Enjoy."
Itachi frowned, "You what?"
Nagato walked to them and whispered, "Patience, they are bitter because they are singles."
Deidara burst into laughter, their payment would be cut off just because they became a couple (he ignored the fact that he did blasted off the front door). Oh, Deidara would do the same if the role were altered. Itachi merely sighed.
"Oyy, Deidara-chan!" Hidan called the blonde with a red face. "You've got a boyfriend now! " Grinned goofily. "Have you kiss your man? How's his taste?!" He laughed out loud.
Deidara's widened and face reddened immediately. He stuttered, "I-it's not your business, un!"
"You know what, that's my new penalty for you!" Hidan exclaimed. "Kiss Itachi now!" The others who started drunk (namely, Kisame, Yahiko, Nagato) encourage this by chanted, "Kiss him! Kiss him! Kiss him! Kiss him!"
Deidara became so red all over his face, "Wh-what? Why would I—" his rambling halted when he heard a soft, "Enough," from someone who towering him then when he looked up, his lips touched by something equally soft as his.
He barely heard the cheers around them as the person, which was his new boyfriend a.k.a Itachi, leaned away. He gazed deeply into Deidara's blue eyes before looked at Hidan.
"There, we've done it."
Itachi kissed him!
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