Sapherya~ Pov
I was standing awkwardly in Itachi's room and decided to sit on the floor in front of the bed and lean back my neck and back resting against the bed. I closed my eyes, yawning, feeling tired, man today was definitely something I was not looking forward to. I didn't expect to transform into a human this quickly. I honestly wasn't sure if I was ever going to be human again. I was almost asleep when I heard the door open and someone walked in. I cracked open a single eye and yawned again covering my mouth seeing Itachi. I stayed in my position on the floor staring up at him. Okay; well to be fair I'd be looking up at him anyway since I'm so short and he's so… not.
"Hn."
"Hn." I repeated back to him staring at him blankly. His eyes flashed red and narrowed. I heard my stomach growl and a blush formed on my cheeks. I took my chance to look away muttering "Stupid stomach, shut up."
"Let's go." He stated simply I just sat there and rose a brow.
"Where are we going, a death chamber, torture room?" I was amused and kind of bored when I asked him watching his face rather closely to gauge his reaction. Bad combination on all accounts.
"You're hungry…"
"No, I'm not. I think that was you" I had to hold back laughter, a smirk peeking upon my lips. He glares and then goes back to being emotionless.
"Hn," he then goes to sit on a chair next to a desk picking up a book. While he was reading I got bored and stood up and looked around going to his bookshelf. I began looking at everything there.
"Such a wide selection of books." My eyes softened at the sight, books were one of my few weaknesses. The thought of being transported to another world simply by words. Imagining the magical adventures that I got to go on was truly amazing, sometimes I couldn't even remember if it was a book or movie. Books can be so detailed and that is what I liked. I smiled in a nostalgic way and chuckled softly. "So many memories with so many good books. I should find another good book, I wonder if there is any here that I would and could read." I muttered to myself examining the books carefully.
Itachi's~Pov
I watched the annoying girl from the corner of my eye, hard to believe that this girl was the kitten that I had. I feel awkward since she got to see how I am in private. To say the least, I'm embarrassed that she saw me smile. The girl was examining my bookshelf in wonder, again hard to believe that this energetic girl was a fan of reading. She seems like the type that wouldn't be able to sit through a book. Then again you never judge a book by its cover. While going back to my own book about the history of the sand village I heard her begin to chuckle as she ran her fingers across the spine of my books gently and in a loving way. I listened to what she was saying to herself, slightly curious.
"Such a wide selection of books." She gave a small sigh at this and looked at them longingly. "So many memories with so many good books. I should find another good book. I wonder if there is any here that I would and could read." With that her hand glides the spines as if she was trying to read the titles of the books.
"What kind of books do you enjoy?" I found myself asking her a simple question amused. My face was completely stoic as I watched her intently. I think I must have taken her off guard since she jumped before turning around looking at me with slightly wider eyes. She pursed her lips and looked at me with a thoughtful look.
"I don't think you would own anything in my particular genre of book." She stated a slight smirk hinting at the corner of her lips.
"Hn…" I huffed and gave her a slight annoyed look at her antics. She really can get on my nerves. "How would I know if you don't tell me?" I retorted.
"True, but why would you like to know?" She rebutted my statement. Damn this girl is getting on my nerves. Although I'll admit she's fairly talented in debating, not many people can usually get me to speak very much. I'm not sure if I want her to talk more or just be silent. I figured the former since I just kept talking.
"I just happened to hear you saying about reading a good book. I was debating if I had anything that would be of interest to you. But if you're unable to tell-" She cut me off surprising me with her answer.
"I usually like fantasy, romance books." She started with a blush. "Yes, I'm aware that my selection is childish, but I enjoy the stories that I get to go on adventures with the main character. One of my favorite books is called Old Magic by Marianne Curley." (It's a really good book if you don't know it or haven't read it you should!) She stated a far away look in her eyes. I've never heard of that book before, I was curious about it. I wanted to know more about her, she intrigued me to say the least. She looked like she was about to say something, but closed her mouth almost instantly kind of embarrassed about it.
"Well, why don't you tell me about this book of yours?" I asked if I truly wanted to know what this book meant to her. Maybe it could help me uncover the secrets of this unusual and energetic girl. She looked at me with a slight blush and looked kind of shocked. Soon thereafter she gave a big grin and sat on the bed cross legged and began to tell me about this story. It was filled with romance, magic, and evil from her world.
"Well, since you asked! I'll tell you a brief summary of it!" She grinned excitedly at me, I guess this book really means a lot to her.
"So, the book follows two teenagers in their high school life. The female is basically what we'd call a witch, a woman who has supernatural powers…" She paused for a minute thinking and before I could ask she answered my question.
"Basically supernatural powers or Magic as we call it, is similar to your chakra and jutsu. Magic would be the chakra and the spells would be the Jutsu." I nodded following now.
"In any case she has these powers and notices that the new student; the male protagonist in the book had something evil following him. She notices that bad luck seems to follow him wherever he goes. So she begins to research some stuff, gets close to him and gets him to trust her. Basically they end up being sent into the past to deal with some stuff with his family. They almost get stuck in the past and bad things end up happening to the girl. The ending was decent, but I don't want to spoil it… If I can figure out how I got here maybe... just maybe I can bring a copy and you can read it!" She grins. I wanted to roll my eyes but the story does seem interesting. I kept a straight face and just gave a simple reply.
"Hn." She looked even more annoyed and pouted crossing her arms under her chest making it pop a little. I had to look away just for a moment. Looking back up at her I notice she didn't move.
"That, my good sir was a crappy and unacceptable answer to my story!" she looked almost hurt, this must be her childish side showing again.
"I might have a book that may fall under that category. It might be a little different than what you are used to." I stood from my place bookmarking my own book. Walking over to the bookshelf and scanning the books looking for a particular book. When my fingers found it I dug in and pulled it out by the top of the binding. Handing her the book I gave her a curt nod before going back to sit in my chair to continue my own book. Maybe this will give me a little piece of quiet. I looked up to hear her ask something.
"What is it about?" Is she asking me the same thing I used on her? I stared at her eyebrow raised.
"Hn, why don't you read it and find out." I simply stated and looked back down to my book when I heard a huff.
"Brat, I just wanted to know…" she looked at the cover in wonder. It was a simple bamboo bound cover with leather and silk thread binding. It had a picture of carved dragons on it and a girl. There were a few gems circling a compass in the center under the dragons and above the girl. "It's beautiful Itachi. Are you sure I may read this?" She asked me her voice barely above a whisper.
"I handed it to you didn't I?" I raised a brow again at her. She blushed brightly and huffed flipping me off then turned away.
"Jerk" She grumbled. I just chuckled lightly at the pouting girl. Silence then proceeded to follow by the sound of pages turning. I glanced up at her and she was on the floor once again, her knees up and the book leaned against it while she stared down at it intently, it was an adorable sight to behold. That thought caught me off guard and I had to repeat it in my head trying to understand what I had exactly thought. This wasn't like me. Sure she's been with us for a few months already, but she's only been human since today. Shaking my head slightly I grabbed my book.
I looked back at my own book and continued reading the history filled pages. I preferred to learn more about the history and realistic stories of the past and present. I would however, get specific urges to read a good fictional story that is why I have a few books of those types. I didn't mind lending her one as long as it keeps her out of trouble. If she's as bad as she was as a kitten I definitely need to keep her distracted. I wonder how Kisame will deal with this over hyper girl who enjoys books. I felt my lips tug at the corners forming a smirk at the thought of my partner trying to watch this mischievous girl tomorrow. It was truly a thought to behold. I shook my head and chuckled softly once again going back to the pages in front of me.
Sapherya~Pov
I was looking at the book in amusement and wonder, such a beautifully made book. I found that when I opened the book I was able to read it. This was something I was genuinely happy about, that would have sucked if it were in another language that I couldn't read. Turning the page to the first page of the first chapter I began the journey of this book's creation.
~*~ Time Skip ~*~
I was about a quarter of the way done with the book. I was reading fairly intently when I heard Itachi stand looking at me. "Is there something wrong with Itachi?" I asked tilting my head to the side slightly.
"We need to figure out what we are going to do about sleeping arrangements." he stated almost bored. I knew he was just tired, perks of being an empath. I usually know what people are feeling to a degree.
"Well since I know you are supposed to keep an eye on me, I could sleep on the floor?" I suggested watching him.
"You'll take the bed, so I will find a futon to lay on the floor for myself." He started heading towards the door. I jumped up and grabbed his arm shaking my head.
"No, I refuse to kick you out of your own bed!" I started glaring slightly. He looked tired and sighs rubbing his temple.
"I'm not letting a woman sleep on the floor." He said clearly a little aggravated. I began to think and blushed slightly but made it go away.
"Well…" I paused for a minute making sure I had his attention. "We could always share the bed. It's not like it isn't big enough!" I rushed out hurriedly. I was embarrassed but I needed to suggest it.
"That's rather improper to sleep with a woman like that." I noticed he had that stupid Uchiha smirk and an amused look in his eyes. "But, you'll take the bed, now let me go get the futon." He said before walking out and coming back about 5-10 minutes later, to set it up.
"God damn it Uchiha will you stop being stubborn!" I snapped slightly and huffed laying on the floor only stealing a pillow from the bed. "Fine! If you're sleeping on the floor then I will too." I growled and cuddled to the pillow blushing realizing it smelled like him. God that sounded creepy. I really need to stop this shit, come on brain stop. I closed my eyes and slowly relaxed and yawned before slowly starting to drift off.
I jumped startled when I felt myself being picked up. "What the chicken fluck!" I squeaked my weird curse word earning a weird look from the raven haired male as he plopped me on the bed. "Damn it Itachi I said-" I was cut off by him laying on the other side of the bed after picking up the pillow I had on the floor.
"I will not let a woman sleep on the floor of a bedroom." He simply stated before slowly falling asleep next to me. I felt my face heat up.
"W-what the fuck just happened." My words basically stumble out stupidly. I flipped over and looked at the sleeping Uchiha next to me and I almost yelled when I heard him speak, opening a single red eye.
"Go to sleep Sapherya." I immediately closed my eyes and heard the light flicker off and the darkness surrounded us. Not long after I was lulled into the darkness, sleep pulled me in.
~*~ Time Skip ~*~
When I woke the next morning I felt someone staring at me. Sitting up, I covered my mouth as I yawned, wiping the crust from my eyes trying to blink the morning blindness away. Finally, I took a look at my surroundings and found Itachi was awake and dressed, the futon was gone and he was in his chair reading the book he had previously.
"Morning," he stated softly due to it being morning.
"Um, morning." I jumped out and stood up stretching. I began to feel dizzy so I sat back down. I noticed from the corner of my eye he was slightly observing me. That's just awkward. I felt my stomach decided to speak up in that quiet moment.
"Come, let's go get you food." He closed his book and stood from his chair. I shook my head and began to fix up the bed.
"Let me tidy up first." I started and finished making the bed before following him out like a puppy. I looked at my surroundings trying to memorize the pathways from Itachi's room to the kitchen, but at last it was futile. I have no fucking clue where we were at. This place was so big I couldn't keep track, it looked different as a human then it did as a kitten. Finally we made it to the kitchen and I stared for a moment "Would you like me to cook something?" I asked softly. The male looked at me for a moment before curtly nodding
"Don't burn the kitchen down" he just gave a narrowed gaze.
"I won't, I promise. I've never set fire to the kitchen." I grinned and began by washing my hands. Looking around I found some simple ingredients and decided on a breakfast casserole. I beat a bunch of eggs together and placed them to the side and began cooking up some bacon and sausage. I softly sang to one of my favorite songs.
"I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that's what you want
Be your number one
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that's what you ask
Give you all I am
I can do it"
I was humming to the rest of the song when I began to layer the ingredients into the baking dish. "Layer of hash browns, bacon, eggs, cheese, repeat!" I hummed and did the same thing to the sausage one and for the last one I added both bacon and sausage. Popping it into the oven like an appliance. I began the wait for the food to be done. By this time I also decided to make some coffee and tea. About 30 minutes to an hour later the Akatsuki members all started to trickle in. By the time I pulled breakfast out of the oven all of the members were in the dining room staring at me except Kisame, Konan, Itachi and Pein.
"Who the fucking Jashin is this bitch!?" Hidan yelled pissed since Kakuzu smacked him over the head for being so loud this early in the morning.
"This is Sapherya, she'll be with us for a while so do not kill her." Pein states mostly staring at Hidan and Zetsu. I just blinked at them and pulled some dishes out stacking them next to the food pulling forks out too and dished myself some showing them what it was.
"I-I-I made f-f-food." I stuttered out and took a small bite showing it wasn't poisoned. "I-It's breakfast casserole. Enjoy '' I was able to speak a little bit more firm and steady. Soon Itachi and Kisame both got up and made them each a plate and went to sit down after getting their coffee. After they started eating everyone else began to pour over the food and all sat down at the dining table. I just stayed in the kitchen standing by the counter eating my own food slowly.
"SAPHERYA-CHAN THE FOOD IS AMAZING" Tobi yelled from a different room before bounding into the kitchen with an empty plate in his hand. I winced visibly as he engulfed me in a tight hug.
"TOBI! Let her go and leave her alone Hmm!" Deidara yelled attacking the hyper nin.
"AHHH DEIDARA-SENPAI DON'T HIT TOBI-SAN!" He screamed and ran out of the kitchen. I looked at the direction he ran shaking my head.
"It's ok, I just don't like hugs" I state looking at the blonde that stood in front of me and at the direction the swirled masked man ran to. I knew that Tobi was way more dangerous than he let on. Deidara looked at me and put his plate in the sink
"The food was good un." He stated a brilliant smile gracing his features. God I think I almost fainted from the glorious smile. Deidara was my second favorite character. He originally was my favorite, but multiple of my friends really liked him too. Since my friends and I usually roleplay through a messaging app I'd play Deidara as their crush, while I had to choose someone else so that person ended up being Itachi. After a while I just developed a crush on Itachi more instead of Deidara.
"You're welcome Deidara." I smiled softly and began working on washing the dishes. "I hate dishes" muttering and washing them as quickly as I could after the rest of the members finished and thanked me. So far, I've gotten good compliments from everyone. Hidan was ecstatic that it wasn't Konan's cooking, apparently she wasn't very good. Although Hidan ended up with a lot of paper cuts after his awful statement to her. I felt kind of bad and smiled softly at the lavender haired girl. "I could help you Konan, if you'd like?" I offered to her, smiling graciously.
"Thank you Sapherya, I'd appreciate not receiving spiteful comments from everyone." She glared at all the men. I had to stifle a giggle.
"That's ok Konan, after I'm done with you they'll be worshiping your cooking like a goddess" I smiled to encourage her and got a smile back in reply.
After the whole fiasco of breakfast I found myself in the training grounds with Kisame and Itachi. Apparently they needed to train and I had to follow them around. Kind of sucked and I was bored so I picked some weeds I found and weaved them in and out of each other.
"Fuck, I'm bored…" I looked up at the boys and plopped backwards onto the ground groaning. "I'm going to die of boredom." I closed my eyes and huffed a sigh. I heard footsteps coming near me.
"Why are you going to die kid?" I asked, hearing the voice from Mr. Sharky Man. I might be 20 but that doesn't mean I couldn't be silly.
"Because I'm bored and there's nothing to do and I want to continue reading my book but it's my reading book for when I'm stuck in Uchiha's room. So right now I'm bored as fuck." I explained the tall blue man. He just let out a laugh and looked at his partner who walked over to see what was up.
"Hn." Itachi said and Kisame laughed once again
"Fuck off Uchiha…." I groaned, not in the mood to play. Let's guess what the Uchiha said.
"You've got quite a mouth on you, a sarcastic one aren't you?" Kisame laughed down at me. I just stood up not even reaching his shoulder. I tried to push him and failed to even budge him.
"Fuck…" I grumble and turn around pouting. I heard chuckles and laughter behind me. "You guys are a bunch of narcissistic assholes!" I could feel him roll his eyes. I think they would have been offended if it wasn't for the fact that I look like a little kid pouting.
"Should you be swearing that much kid?" Kisame asked me and that made me spin on my heels staring at both of the males in shock and anger.
"How old do you fucking think I am!?" I screeched at them. Itachi rolled his eyes, amusement/annoyance evident. Kisame just rose a brow
"I don't know, about 15? 16?" he stated like it was a fact. I just fell to the ground and groaned.
"Fuck it...I give up with people. I apparently will look like a kid my whole life!" I sigh in frustration.
"So, how old are you Sapherya?" Itachi was the one to speak this time. "Because Kisame is right you don't look any older than 16 or 17 at the most." I glared at both of the males and hissed in annoyance.
"I'm 20! I'll be fucking 21 in October!" I shot them both a glare. Lets just say that both of the males didn't believe me. "I swear to all that is holy or unholy that I'm 20. I've been here approximately 2 months as a cat and 2 days as a human. I came here around March, so it's now May. I'll be 21 in about 5 months or so." I hissed out doing the math for them. "I may look like a little kid but I promise you that I am not! I lost my vir-...You know what I'm not even going to finish that sentence." I pouted and glared at a tree after I turned around.
"You really are a strange person. It's honestly really amusing" I hear Kisame state with pure laughter in his voice.
"Stupid sushi shark man." I grumbled under my breath.
"So, If you're not a virgin that means you've been with men then?" The shark man asked a hit of something else in his voice. I felt my face flush and within seconds I turned on my heels kicking him in the groin and stormed off.
"Stupid, god damn, unforgivable asshole! How can one be so fucking ignorant! I swear I'm currently living with a bunch of asshole pigs. Not an ounce of respect towards me. The only reason they don't really do this kind of shit to Konan is she's protected AND dangerous on her own. But ME?! Oh no I'm free game because I'm a weak little fucking girl." I continued to rant walking in an unknown direction pissed off. All I know is I hear Kisame cursing as he holds his groin on the ground. I smirked, "Serves him right." I didn't know I was being followed by the raven haired male. Well that was until he showed up in front of me looking annoyed.
"You're supposed to stay with us." He stated suspiciously. I huffed in annoyance.
"Look, I just wanted to get away from the asshole...sorry" I muttered looking pissed and hurt. "Whatever, just lock me in your room." The Uchiha looked at me and I narrowed my eyes. "WHAT?!" I snapped.
"Kisame is supposed to watch you while I'm out this evening." He stated his eyes showed nothing, and that pissed me off even more. I knew I wasn't going to have a good time tonight. I definitely knew that I wasn't getting any sleep tonight either.
"Fuck…" I sighed and looked defeated. I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. I live in a hideout full of 9 guys, and 1 girl. Not to mention that girl is off limits. Me, I'm just praying and soon I'll be nothing left, but a doll...quite literally if Sasori gets to me.
"What are you worried about?" He asked me.
"Oh , I don't know, you know after that whole fiasco I might just end up raped again in my sleep. I have no way of protecting myself and I'm left alone with someone who obviously has other intentions about me." I said rather venomously. "So yeah, This is rather irritating." Itachi looked perplexed and stared at me.
"What do you mean again?" You could see my body physically tense and become stiff as a board. I knew this was going to happen.
"It's nothing just…Lead me wherever I'll be staying I'm not feeling up to staying out and about." I stated as I felt my face drained of all energy. "I just… want to take a nap." I look down at my feet.
"Hn." was all that was said and I heard him walk off. I slowly followed behind him although I kept my distance. I knew he knew there was more to my story then I let on.
Itachi's ~ Pov
This girl, she let a bit of her slip out and showed that she was broken or that there was more than she was letting on. It was obvious how uncomfortable she was with Kisame's comment. I sighed to myself making sure to say something to him before I left. I led her back to Kisame who was glaring at her slightly. I'll admit he did deserve that reaction from her. We were rogue ninja's but that doesn't mean we do not have any manners.
I nodded to Kisame to follow and the two followed me to my room. I let Sapherya in and locked the door. "Kisame, come" I ordered and took him to his room before walking in. I knew I had to say something since I wasn't able to get out of this mission.
"What is Itachi?" He asked me a slightly amused expression on his face. Looking at the Rouge nin from the mist village I blinked.
"You are to not lay a hand on her while I'm gone. You may not have any decency, but I will not stand for you distressing the helpless girl. You may not have noticed but…" I paused for a moment. Kisame rarely sees me speak this much. It was amusing to see his reactions. "In any case you have actually scared the girl. She's reluctant to stay with you now." I started monotone.
"What's It to you? Not that I was going to hurt her or even touch her but you seem off whenever it comes to her." He smirks a toothy grin.
"Hn." I just turned around and walked out. The only thing that could be heard is Kisame's laughter ringing throughout the base. I walked back into my own room after unlocking it. I looked around but didn't see Sapherya anywhere. I knew that she had to be here somewhere because no one can unlock the door from the inside. Not without a jutsu at least. The problem was that the girl doesn't have any chakra so that made finding her harder.
After a few minutes I opened the closet finding a shaking Sapherya holding herself. She clutched the book to her chest and her eyes were closed. Did he affect her that badly? Kisame can be intimidating to a normal civilian but or this. "Sapherya." The girl jumped tears brimming her eyes. I looked down at her slight pity in my eyes. Her eyes narrowed and shot a glare standing and storming to the bed.
"I don't need your fucking pity." she snapped at me, I swear I had a tick mark on my forehead. This girl really did pull out the bad in me. She was short tempered, and had a mouth on her. She was emotional and vulnerable. There was something that drew her to me, I wasn't sure how to feel about this, or her.
"Hn." I really didn't know how to respond to her statement. Her demeanor was timid. She acted brave but she was shaking. You could easily tell she wanted to break down but her face showed no emotion. Her body language was given to her. I sighed and sat down, her body flinching. I wrapped my arms around her small frame and held her. I was very awkward since I haven't done something like this since Sasuke was little. It pulled something in my chest to tighten. I didn't want to leave this girl, no… this woman alone.
"I'm sorry," She spoke softly, her body just staying stiff. This one has been through a lot and it showed.
"Hn."
"You know that is rather annoying…" She states pulling away her brows knitted together as if she was trying to figure something out. Strange girl. "You always say that, and I can never figure out why… you're always so stoic and emotionless, yet here you are attempting to comfort a stranger. Why? I don't get it why try and help someone you barely know? It doesn't make sense to me. Why..I just don't understand!" She ended her small rant with a slightly higher note. I honestly didn't know how to answer her question. My body just moved on its own.
"I don't know… Sorry" I shrugged and sat in the chair across from the bed. She looked at me and sighs sadly. I wondered what was going through her mind at this very minute. I looked towards the door when I heard a knock and Kisame entered. You could see Sapherya become rigid.
"Itachi, time for you to go." He stated a toothy grin and frowned slightly at the fearful girl on my bed. I nodded and stood to leave grabbing my cloak and hat and disappeared.
