Disclaimer: check chap 1.
"Yo, Deidara-chan! Popped up your cherry already?" Hidan smirked with a wink. He wore a casual black shirt and silver shorts.
Deidara blushed, he scowled, "That's your greeting? What makes you think I will tell you something like that, un?"
"Ah, still virgin hole then," Hidan pated blond hair, "Poor Deidara-chan."
"Shut up!" He shoved Hidan's hand away from his hair.
Sasori scolded the taller man, "It's not something you ask in the front door of a Kage's house, Hidan." He wore a dark red short kimono and black pants.
"You are too uptight, Sasori," Hidan retorted.
"Come in, come in, I'll be deported from Konoha if this continues any longer," he invited them. They went inside together as the blond told them where the Namikazes were at the moment. Deidara brought them to his bedroom. He opened the door for them as he asked, "Why do you take so long? How about the others, un?"
"Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko stay at their former teacher's house, Jiraiya-sama. Kisame stays at Itachi's, " Sasori flatly said, "But, then Hidan breaks up with Kakuzu. It takes all of us to separate them without any bloodshed."
"We are not breaking up, you fool!" Hidan denied. He explained to Deidara, "Kakuzu is just being an ass coz I will sleep here."
Hidan went in and sat in the bed, "He insisted that he will sleep here as well but since you can only have 2 guests to sleep here and Sasori will not budge at all, he has to sleep at Obito's house."
"What did you do to make him agree to stay in Obito's house, un?" asked Deidara as he sat on the floor facing his friends.
"I promise him something," he grinned meaningfully when he waggled his eyebrows, "if you know what I mean."
"Ew," Deidara scrunched his nose, "I don't want to know your sex life, un."
"Coz you don't have one!" Hidan laughed out loud.
"It will change in two days, un," Deidara pouted.
Hidan teased him, "Oh? The little bride sounds eager! Is that why you guys get married so fast?"
Deidara scoffed, "No. It's my Tsuchikage's "suggestion" that we get married as soon as possible. He wants to have a relationship with Uchiha Clan SO badly! He can't keep talking about Itachi's great-granduncles! I wonder how Itachi's mom can take it, un."
Sasori commented, "Considering Onoki-sama's famous greediness, it's a wonder you are not married to Itachi already right now."
"Tell me about it, un."
The redhead shrugged, "Well, he is one of the few who are still alive from the era of Hashirama and Madara Uchiha. For us, they are just history but for him, it's his childhood memory."
"Forget that old man," Hidan interrupted. "So, have you met Itachi's parents? How did it go?"
Deidara beamed, "They are great! His father is charismatic and his mother is so kind un!"
"And his brother?" Satoru asked. "Itachi had a little brother, right?"
Deidara huffed, "He is a bit bitter because I'm going to marry his beloved brother. He is a jerk."
"Kick his ass man!" Hidan suggested.
"Itachi loves his brother dearly," Deidara refused, "He wishes us to be in a good term, un."
"Oh~ little Deidara-chan is so madly in love~!" Hidan grinned. Deidara blushed hard. He had no words to deny so he just shoved Hidan. The said man laughed out loud. Sasori only sighed at the younger two who shoved each other playfully.
"You know," Hidan stopped his action, "out of my kind heart, I'm volunteering myself to give you the talk."
"Wha—" Deidara was stunned and unconsciously leaned away from Hidan.
"Love will make sex great but you still need to know the basics, tho," Hidan grinned widely. As if this was something he had been waiting for.
"Why would you—"
Sasori cut in, "Just listen to him, Deidara. You should know this thing before the wedding day."
"Seriously?!" Deidara asked in disbelief.
Hidan smirked, "So, Deidara-chan, it's—"
Deidara screamed inwardly: Itachi, help me, un!
—000—
"Deidara?" Itachi, sat on his bed with an opened scroll on his lap and looked at his bedroom's window.
There was someone knocking on his door. Itachi rose to his feet and put down the scroll. He opened the door to find Kisame, Obito, and Kakuzu there.
Kisame explained, "They come to visit you."
"Yo! Itachi!" Obito grinned enthusiastically. Itachi felt something must be wrong with the older Uchiha.
"Hi, Obito," he said cautiously. "May I help you?" There was no reason for Obito to visit him. He was a Konoha citizen as well. He knew Itachi's house. Of all Akatsuki, he was the one who has zero reasons to come here. Kakuzu was not the type to do social visits so it's impossible for Kakuzu to ask Obito to show him Itachi's house.
"Yeah, I just want to talk a bit," Obito winked. He stepped inside then Kakuzu and Kisame also followed him.
"Why are you here? I doubt it's a social visit since you never did that after you get married," Itachi said. "Kakuzu was here before he go to stay at your house."
"Itachi, I won't beat around the bush. I think you are a wonderful man. Remarkable ninja. Awesome teammate. I never respect younger ninja like my respect to you," Obito started. "I know you are a private person, I understand that. I'm doing this not out of pranks or something like that. But, I will do it."
"Doing what?" Itachi has premonition this was not something he enjoy.
"Giving you the talk."
He gasped lightly, "What?"
"This was requested with your best interest in mind," Obito tried to lessen the damage.
"By who?" Itachi asked with mixed feelings between disbelief and curiosity.
"Your father, Fugaku-san."
Itachi's eyes widened. His father? Instantly, Itachi knew that his father felt that it was his responsibility to teach Itachi this kind of thing but awkward to do it. Therefore, he asked Obito to do it. Itachi guessed his father must be thought that since they were Akatsuki's members, it won't be awkward.
"And you two?" Itachi asked Kisame and Kakuzu.
They said in harmony, "We are here for mental support."
Yeah. Right.
"So, first thing first. It will be hurt. You better prepared him well. Take your time to make him cum first. Twice, if you can. Then, you—" Obito described his lesson in detail.
Itachi cursed inwardly, Maybe I should put him under my tsukuyomi…
—000—
After the torture of the talk from their friends, Itachi and Deidara spend the next day resting for a full day. It was one day before the wedding and the crucial time of Kakuri Days. They were not allowed to see other people other than their families to prevent any accident or run away should they get cold feet. Itachi was supervised by his family and Deidara was supervised by the Namikaze family along with Shirotsuchi. Even Tsuchikage himself. It looked like he wanted this marriage more than Deidara himself. He even threatened the blond if he ran away from this wedding. Nevertheless, it went uneventful.
Before the sunrise the next morning, Itachi woke up and prepared for the big day. He's tied his hair in a high ponytail as tradition dictated. Three people helped him to wear the black montsuki's as he stood unmoving. When it was done and the helpers went out, Itachi was left alone in his room. He faced the cheval glass. Has not moved an inch after he was done with his montsuki. This montsuki was belong to his great-grandfather Tobirama Senju. His father will wear montsuki as well so Itachi couldn't borrow his. His grandfathers was too big for Itachi. Therefore, he borrowed Tobirama's one.
In half an hour, he will get married. Traditionally, the wedding will be when the sunrise honors the Goddess of Sun, Amaterasu. It made him uneasy slightly but Itachi realized someday he will get married. He wanted to get married. Like all his clans, Itachi was a family man as well. He loved to have family on his own. He did his best. His relationship with Deidara may be short but Itachi believed he can make him happy in their marriage life. There was a doubt it may not happen but Itachi focused on what he can do. He won't waste his time letting overthinking ruin his present days. He will prepare himself to do anything necessary to make Deidara happy.
There was a soft knock on the door before it opened and his family entered. His mother wore the Kuro Tomosode kimono, the formal kimono for the groom's family to wear at the wedding. Mikoto's hair was tied in a neat low bun. His father wore a black montsuki as well. Sasuke wore a dark blue montsuki.
"You look so handsome, Itachi," Mikoto smiled as he walked to her son. She inspected Itachi's appearance a bit to make sure everything was perfect. Itachi smiled, "Thank you, Mother. You look so beautiful."
Mikoto chuckled, "Thank you, Itachi." She asked, "Are you nervous?"
Itachi admitted with a smile, "A little bit. But, I can handle it."
Mikoto nodded. She said, "It's understandable. You will get married." She put her hand gently at Itachi's and held his in hers, "Itachi. I know you are wise beyond your age. However, as your mother, let me remind you this because you seemed to forget."
Itachi nodded.
"Marriage is not like a mission. It's not a mission, dear. It's a relationship. Companionship. You have to include Deidara's opinion for all decisions you make, especially the ones that will affect you two. Don't decide on your own. You have to compromise. Talk to Deidara if you have any doubt. I know it may be hard for you but communication is the key in marriage. Love is not enough to keep the marriage last."
"I understand, Mother," Itachi said seriously. His mother smiled.
"I know you do," she patted Itachi's cheek and then kissed it softly. "Congratulations, Itachi. I wish you a happy marriage."
"Thank you, Mother," Itachi smiled then kissed his mother's cheek as well.
Fugaku stepped closer to Itachi after Mikoto stepped back. "Itachi," he put his hand on his son's shoulder. "I have no doubt you will be a good husband. Just bear in mind your mother's words. Congratulations, Son."
"Thank you, Father," Itachi nodded. Fugaku nodded as well.
"You too, Sasuke," he turned his body to his youngest son. "Remember your mother's words, Sasuke. You will get married next year. I talked to Yondaime Hokage already. We will take our time to prepare a wedding for you and Naruto."
Sasuke blushed lightly, "Yes, Father."
Itachi and Mikoto chuckled. Then, the Uchiha couple left earlier to check on everything. They left the brothers alone. Itachi asked Sasuke, "Do you feel sad?"
"I'm not the one who getting married today," replied the little brother.
The older brother reminds him, "Not today, but next year."
"I get that, it's not like I will forget about it easily," Sasuke scowled.
Itachi smiled, "I will stay in this house with Deidara for years later. But, if you marry Naruto next year, you may not live here anymore. Yondaime Hokage only has one child, there is a high probability that you will live in their house with Naruto."
"I figured that."
"This year will be our last year to live here," Itachi smiled sadly. Sasuke looked down with a deep frown. Itachi sighed and then walked to his little brother. "However, no matter what happens, you are still my little brother."
"I know, Brother," Sasuke nodded. Itachi hugged him. Itachi told him, "I hope you don't mind if I choose you to be my child's godfather."
"Godfather?!" Sasuke was surprised as he leaned away, "Is he pregnant already?"
"No. But, we had this talk in Akatsuki's headquarters before we came to Konoha." Because of Obito and Hidan, was left unsaid. Well, Sasuke didn't need to know that.
"You two had been talking about kids already?" Sasuke asked in disbelief. His relationship with Naruto was longer than Itachi's relationship with Deidara, yet they never talk about marriage and kids before. Understandable, Sasuke and Naruto were younger than Itachi and Deidara. Besides, this is Itachi Uchiha. His brother was always one step ahead of anyone.
"Well, yes, we talked about it." Itachi smiled.
"You really serious about this, aren't you, Brother?" Sasuke was still in awe.
"I am."
Sasuke nodded, "I will not let you down, Brother." He was silent with a thoughtful gaze for a moment before he said, "I haven't talked about this to Naruto yet, however, I do want you to be my kid's godfather if I have one in the future."
Itachi beamed, "I will do my best, Sasuke."
The brothers smiled at each other and hugged again.
—000—
Deidara stared at himself in the mirror. He wore white montsuki which belong to his birth father. His blond hair was tied in a high ponytail as well like Itachi's. The helpers had just finished with his outfit and he was left alone. Deidara could hear his heart beating faster than normal. It was like the first time he did his mission as a Genin. He was so nervous!
A knock on the door made him startled. He heard his father's voice, "Can I come in?"
"Yes, you can, Father," Deidara said as he turned his body from the cheval glass to welcome his father. Shirotsuchi was stunned before he collected himself and found words again.
"You look beautiful just like Koutarou did," Shirotsuchi smiled genuinely. Deidara beamed with a tint of rosy hue on his cheeks.
"I know I am, un," he grinned.
Shirotsuchi chuckled. He stepped closer to his son and asked, "Are you scared?"
Deidara shrugged, "A little bit. Did you scare as well?"
"People can't see but my hands were as cold as ice because I was nervous," he admitted. "Only Koutarou knows when he held my hand after the ceremony."
"I can imagine that," Deidara chuckled.
Shirotsuchi looked at his son with a gentle gaze before he said, "I'm only marrying Koutarou and it's for short time. Maybe I'm not qualified to give you marriage advice but as your father, I want to do it properly."
"Father…"
"The moment you get married, you can't think about yourself anymore, Deidara. You have to think about your husband, Uchiha Clan, and this village. You will be an Uchiha Clan member by marriage. This clan may be exaggerated in many ways but they are highly respected by others for a reason. No clan has exclusivity like Uchiha Clan. You are young, you may feel their restrictions may be too much for you. But, you must remember, Itachi has risen in this clan. It will be your clan as well so think of them as your family as well. You are not just married Itachi but his whole family and his clan as well since Itachi's heritage in the Uchiha clan are respectable beyond any shinobi alive."
Deidara nodded seriously.
"Remember to respect the boundary of Itachi and his family. Listen to understand better, not to reply. Never make any decision when you are angry. It won't give you the best results," his father emphasized, "If you think this marriage is miserable, tell me and I will come to you, Deidara. I don't care where I am, I will come."
Deidara was a bit surprised to hear the last part from his father. He never gave that words when Deidara was still a child. But, now, he seemed to care for Deidara more than the blond expected. It made him smile. "Okay, un," he agreed with a big smile.
"And… about wedding night…" Shirotsuchi sounded reluctant.
Deidara hastily replied, "Ow, not you too. I got it covered! You don't have to give me the talk as well, un!"
Shirotsuchi let out a relieved sigh, "I see." He nodded and hugged his son gently.
"I wish you a happy marriage, Deidara…"
"Thank you, Father, un."
—000—
The ceremony's venue was the back garden in Hokage's tower. There was a long table for the grooms and the families, facing all the guests.
Before the ceremony started, both families involved, lined up behind the grooms according to their rank. The lines were on the opposite side. One from the right side near the long table. The other is on the other side.
Itachi, from the right side, was in front of his family. Fugaku and Mikoto were behind him. Sasuke and several clan members were behind the couple. Across the Uchiha Clan was the Iwagakure's. Deidara was in the front. Behind him were Shirotsuchi and Onoki then the rest of Iwagakure's shinobis. When they entered the garden at the same time, Itachi and Deidara's eyes met. Itachi smiled calmly despite his heart beating like crazy. Deidara felt the same.
Both are stunned when they stopped in front of the table and face each other. Itachi saw Deidara was nervous and gave his reassuring gaze as much as possible. The blond noticed it and gave a smile as thanks. The ceremony began with a speech from Minato as the Hokage then the clan's leader. Onoki gave his speech after Minato then Fugaku was the last. They stated the purpose of this union, the joy it brings, and the wishes for this marriage. When the speech came to an end, two people, representing each party, stood next to the grooms. Fugaku stood beside Itachi and Shirotsuchi beside Deidara. Both fathers hold their sons' right hand and they stepped together to get closer in a gesture the parents give their blessings in this marriage by guiding them together.
After the grooms were closer, two teenagers (Sasuke and Naruto) came with a small wooden tray in their hands. They gave the grooms a cup of sake. They took the cup and gazed into their husbands to be, Itachi smiled warmly, and an older one, he started the ceremony by saying his name. Stated his vow which Deidara followed after that.
"I will love, protect and cherish my husband, his clan, and any child we may have. I promise to always stay by his side until death does us part."
Then, they drank the sake. They were officially married. The audience clapped loudly to celebrate the union of two young men. After the newlyweds took their reserved place behind the table, the party began.
"Are you okay, Deidara?" Itachi asked as the entertainment began.
"Yeah," Deidara grinned, "Still can't believe we just got married! We just got married, un!"
Itachi chuckled, "It is faster than my intention, sorry about that."
"Nonsense, it's my Kage's fault," Deidara pointed out at Onoki who was surrounded by people and talking highly, "Look, he is bragging already."
"No offense, but he is a fan of my great grand uncle Madara."
"You don't say, un," Both of them laughed. They received congratulations from various people. Some youngsters of Konoha were crying heartily. Well, since Itachi was Konoha's sweetheart. It became a national broken heart. Deidara shrugged but in his heart, he wishes them well.
"Congratulations, Man!" Hidan walked to them with other Akatsuki members. Yahiko as the leader greeted them, "Congratulations, Itachi, Deidara. We wish you a long and happy marriage."
"Thanks, guys," Deidara grinned. Itachi nodded, "Thank you, everyone."
Obito winked at Deidara, "Relax, Senpai, I gave Itachi the talk myself. You can enjoy your wedding night without worry."
"WHA—" Deidara turned red instantly. Itachi merely sighs, regretting he didn't use Tsukuyomi on Obito two days ago.
Hidan laughed, "I told Deidara the basic part, Itachi. So, good luck tonight!"
"Take your time," suggested Sasori. Kisame added, "Be gentle, Itachi."
Kakuzu said, "Enjoy it as much as possible." Nagato reminded, "Use oil, Itachi." Yahiko too, "Don't forget to take your breath, Deidara, it will ease it up." Even Konan, "It's just hurt only in the beginning."
"GUYS!" Deidara stopped them with the deepest red shade, "We get that! Thanks! Please, just enjoy the party, un!"
They laughed and congratulated the couple again before went to the food section. Deidara sighed in frustration. The Akatsuki's members were close but he never know they were really open about sex and stuff. He had never joined this kind of talk with them before since he was the youngest the others thought he was still a kid.
"They are unbelievable, un," Deidara mumbled. Itachi chuckled, "Seconded." They laughed together again.
This time, their parents approached. The couple accepted them when they said together, "Congratulation for the wedding, Deidara, Itachi."
Shirotsuchi talked to his son-in-law, "Please, take care of Deidara. He may be too much but please be patient with him, Itachi."
"I will," stated Itachi firmly. Shirotsuchi patted Itachi's shoulder. He caressed Deidara's cheek before going away.
Mikoto stepped closer to Deidara, "Itachi will have many responsibilities in the future, it will affect you too, Deidara. Please, stay beside him no matter what happens."
Deidara nodded, "I will, Ma'am."
"You can call me 'Mother' now, Deidara," she smiled kindly. Deidara genuinely called him, "Mother."
Mikoto nodded in satisfaction. Fugaku told them, "Be happy."
"Thank you, Father," said Itachi.
When the newlyweds were left alone as their guests enjoy the party, Itachi took Deidara's hand in his. The blond looked at his husband only to find Itachi's affectionate were on him.
"Itachi?"
"I'm grateful you are my husband, Deidara," he said with a warm smile, "I never thought it will make me this happy to be with someone. It's indescribable."
Deidara blushed but he smiled genuinely, "Me too, un." He squeezed Itachi's hand. "I love you, Itachi," he admitted with a bright smile.
It touched Itachi's heart and he felt overwhelmed instantly. Love affected Uchiha Clan differently. Including Itachi. "I love you, Deidara," he said earnestly. With all my heart, was left unsaid. Itachi didn't want to burden Deidara with the detail of his feeling. He just whispered with seriousness, "Please, don't leave me."
Otherwise, I will die, he added inwardly. His love for Deidara was so deep that he felt that he couldn't live if the blond leave him. Figuratively or literally.
"I won't," Deidara promised. "We will grow old together, husband."
Itachi's eyes glistened but he smiled gratefully, "We will."
He kissed Deidara gently to convey his feelings. Luckily, Deidara got it and he smiled as he kissed Itachi back.
Fin
Thank you guys for all the support until now! I hope you like the ending.
For those who did not read Perfect Time and Moment of Truth, the story end here. ItaDei will have two kids: Ryuichi (m) and Koumi (f).
But, for those who read Perfect Time, I will add one epilog chapter later which consist of the year when Sasuke has gone missing. It will affect Itadei as well.
Anyway, I'm so happy I can finish this story. At first, I planned ItaDei will be only 5 chapters LOL now, it's 14! I'm grateful for all your support! Thank you!