Sapherya~ Pov
I was glaring slightly at the Sushi man. I swear if he came anywhere near me then I was going to cut him into sushi pieces for real. I can't believe that I'm stuck with this asshole for the next day or so.
"So…" Kisame drew out. He looked uncomfortable. I narrowed my eyes to him wondering what Itachi said to him since he took him somewhere after locking me in his own room.
"What?!" I snapped glaring, I refuse to be nice to someone who has no respect for a woman. I felt kind of bad, only a little when I saw him flinch. I really was hoping the fanfictions I have read were true and he was like the older brother type. But it seems that he's more of an asshole who would do anything to get laid. I know I should give him another chance but I really don't want to.
"What did you want to do? Are you hungry?" He asked me, guilt written all over his features. Maybe I could forgive him… just a little bit if he apologizes. I just stayed quiet and gave him the cold shoulder. I looked at my book and sighed, missing my own world. I missed my bed, my books, my friend. I've been here for a few months. But only as a cat. I'm human now and things have changed. The way they look at me. I hate it, I want to go home. Or at the very least I wish my best friend was here with me. Penelope… I felt the tears brim my eyes as it became hard to see. I stiffened as I felt a hand on my head. "I'm sorry" I heard the sharky man say softly and with heavy guilt in his voice.
"What?" I asked blinking and looked up at him feeling the waterworks slide down my cheeks.
"I said I'm sorry, I was just joking and I didn't realize that It would affect you the way it did. So, I'm sorry Sapherya." I just stare at the tall male and sigh looking away
"It wasn't ok, but I'll think about forgiving you… You did apologize." I gave a half hearted smile. I was still weary and sighed standing clutching the book.
"I didn't mean to make you cry"
"It wasn't all you...I miss my friend. I miss my world, and my food. I miss my home and my own bed. I don't think I'd be having as much of a hard time if I had my best friend with me. But I know that'll never happen." I looked away feeling the dreadful emotions again.
"I guess that can be hard," he said to me and just stood there. "Can I at least make it up to you?" he asked me seriously. I looked up at him wondering if there was anything that he could do to make it up to me.
"Well, Unless you can magically obtain Ice Cream, probably not." I smirk slightly feeling my happy self coming back. He raised a brow to me and laughed hysterically.
"Really that's what you want?" He asked. "You have a sweet tooth just like Itachi." I shrugged and looked at him amused
"I actually really don't like too many sweets, but sometimes when I'm really sad I will usually do one of two things, drink alcohol or eat ice cream. But since I'm not comfortable drinking around you guys the only other option would be ice cream" I stated matter of factly. I swear Kisame just sweat dropped and looked at me oddly.
"So, if we gain your trust as you gain ours, you might be willing to drink with us?" I blushed slightly at my own memories of alcohol filled days with Penelope and sweat dropped.
"Probably not, you really don't want to see me drunk." I muttered quietly. I saw him raise an eyebrow again and grab my arm and walk to the kitchen part of the base and go to a deep freezer type thing pulling out some mochi ice cream.
"Will this suffice for you?" He asked me and I felt my heart rate accelerate. Not a few seconds later I jumped at him snatching it from his hand and shoved one of the gooey goodness in my mouth.
"Oh my fucking god, this is one of my favorite things in the world!" I moan softly chewing the sweet dessert. I wondered who they were but at the current moment I really didn't care to ask. "Thanks Kisame!" I did thank him and finished the rest of them patting my stomach all happily. "This is the best thing in the world." I sighed and yawned softly.
"Sorry Mr. Sharky, I just...I don't come from the greatest background… Back in my world a lot of people took advantage of me." I said softly as we were sitting in his room by this point. I was in a chair across from him. I figured I could tell him my story. I wouldn't hurt anything at this point. He looked at me with curiosity.
I took a deep breath mentally preparing myself for what I was about to tell the person in front of me. "The reason I'm not actually a fan of men is because I was sexually assaulted when I was about 16 years old. By someone I thought I could trust. It took me 6 weeks and someone told me and made me realize what had happened for me to tell anyone at the school I was in. Afterwards my own father blamed me for what had happened. His very own words were. I wonder how much of it was your fault." I took a breath. "To this very day I still blame myself. I can't help but think if only I, if only I. But in any case it happened. I lived. I survived… Well, actually I almost didn't. I almost killed myself if it wasn't for a friend of mine, one whom I no longer speak to, I probably wouldn't be alive right now. A few years afterwards I finally decided to move out and live with some college buddies of mine. Things didn't work out and I moved out a little while after and moved two more times before getting my own place where I've been till I showed up here. I'm glad I paid for a year of rent ahead of time." I muttered the last part to myself. I hoped my cat was ok.
I shook my head and looked up to Kisame for the first time. He looked shocked and kind of pissed. "Before all of that I was emotionally abused by my mother which actually was the seed for my depression and panic attacks. She's what started everything. My dad just tried to buy my love most of the time. I did what I could to survive and ignored everything. I became cold and distant. That's when I originally started to self harm. The scars are mostly gone except for 2-3, they are little and on my wrist. Those remind me of the night I almost died." I told him a brief summary of my life. I watched him carefully and looked at him and my head tilted slightly in wonder. "Kisame?" I questioned.
"To think. You play a lot of things and are constantly smiling. Even in the worst predicament of being here you still stood strong. You're more of a shinobi than most shinobi I know. You've dealt with hell and back. Yet you stay strong." He commented and stood engulfing my tiny frame in his big arms hugging me tightly. I thought this was very OOC for him. But hey, maybe this is how he is behind closed doors. Just because he's what people would call a "killer" doesn't mean anything. Never judge a book by its cover. I wince a little since I'm not a fan of hugs in general. Ok, I lied, I don't like much physical contact.
Kisame looked at me and grinned a toothy grin that he always does. "Well no matter what while you're here no one will ever lay a finger on you!" He declared and I pursed my lips and rolled my eyes. Well that was a total 180 personality change.
"Kisame, you're weird" I chuckled and he ruffled my hair. I glared at him batting his hand away. "Don't be stupid baka!" I glowered and glared, yawning. I curl up in the chair looking to fall asleep. "Night, night Kisa-nii" I yawn again falling asleep
~*~ Time Skip ~*~
I woke up in the morning, I want to say it was about 6-7 in the morning. I couldn't really tell since there wasn't any light because there were no windows. What I failed to realize is that I'm in Itachi's bed. " Nani the fuck?" I asked out loud. I stood up getting dressed and took off to find the kitchen. I probably should have waited for Kisame because the next thing I knew was that I lost.
Fuck I really didn't know what to do at this point. This really fucking stucked. I sat down on the floor in a hallway wondering how I got this lost. I even tried to backtrack and I couldn't figure out where I was. I whined a little feeling stupid for getting lost.
"I knew I should have stayed put. I knew I should have stayed put!" I sat there playing with my hands and my shirt when I heard a noise coming from down the hall. I tensed and groaned softly hoping I wasn't going to die. When I saw bright blond hair and red hair I jumped up. "Deidara! Sasori" I waved to them smiling. I got nothing from Sasori and a bright smile from Deidara"
"Hey, Sapherya hmm, what are you doing over here un?" He asked me to look at me funny.
"Um, well funny story actually…" I scratched the back of my head when the red head spoke up.
"You're lost aren't you brat?" I shot him an embarrassed glare. Looking away I sighed and nodded not wanting to vocalize my mistake.
"I was supposed to wait for Kisame to come get me since technically I'm supposed to be watched 24/7, but I got really hungry and wanted food. So I tried looking for the eating area by myself which I regret and now….I'm fucking lost." I pouted, crossed my arms and puffed my cheeks. I had a friend once who said that was the most adorable thing in the world. Lets just say his arm always had a bruise afterwards, it never made it out alive. Deidara started laughing hysterically and Sasori looked at me shaking his head bored.
"Follow us brat. Next time don't leave without someone if you're just going to get lost." Sasori motioned as they walked the opposite direction that I was walking and I felt my face heat up a few degrees more than it should have. After about 5-7 minutes of walking, we made it to the dining room/kitchen. I grin and fist pumped
"Yes! Food~!" I smiled and turned around to ask if they wanted food but they were already gone. I pouted feeling slightly depressed. "Well, fuck…" I went to the refrigerator and looked around and found some eggs. "Well, I guess some scrambled eggs would be ok." I found an apple and began cooking.
After everything was done I sat at the table by myself "Itadakimasu!~" with that I began to eat. Not even a few minutes later a frantic Kisame ran in and shot me a dirty glare. I shoved some eggs in my mouth and tilted my head. After I swallowed I looked up at him confused. "What's up Kisa-nii?" I asked sheepishly knowing exactly what the lecture was going to be.
"You shouldn't have disappeared. I couldn't find you, since you have no chakra it makes detecting you very difficult!" He grunts then ruffled my hair. I shot him a glare and tried smoothing out my messy hair. I soon gave up.
"I was hungry!" I whined, I didn't want to tell him I got lost but it seems Sasori and Deidara went to actually get him because after what I heard my face heated up a bright blush spread through my cheeks before all the color paled from my face knowing his words were not going to help my case with the Akatsuki leader.
"Yah, and getting lost in the wrong part of the base… Sasori came to tell me they found you near the exit and was looking suspicious."
" I wasn't trying to run away! I was honest to god trying to find the kitchen...but I got lost and took a wrong turn." I pouted and looked away and finished my food quickly, not really feeling up to food but knowing I needed it. Kisame grunts and sighs
"I know, you've never seemed to have a sense of direction kid but seriously next time you need to wait. I was kind enough to let you sleep in Itachi's room. If this happens again you'll have to stay in my room." It was like an older brother scolding me. I hated it…But at the same time I liked it. It made me feel like he cared. Grant that wasn't the case here, this was just their job to watch me. Make sure I am not some weird spy or something. Which kind of hurt. I wouldn't mind being considered part of their little "family" or whatever you'd call them. I'm sure they don't consider themselves a family but if you look, that's what they are an odd little family of killers. I sweat drop at that last thought.
"Ok kisa-nii, I'm sorry." I pout again.
"Why is it you call me brother?" he asked me amused. Fuck, he caught on… well I guess it's time. I laugh to myself picking up my dishes.
"Well, it's because you're almost 12 years older than I am, and you ruffle my hair like a kid so it reminds me of what an older brother would be like. So I figured instead of Kisame it would be Kisa-nii." I grinned watching his face turn a slight shade of red. I burst out laughing when he shook his head.
"You are truly a strange one. No wonder Itachi finds you fascinating.." He laughed again and watched me. I felt my face turn color and heat up.
"Um, I'm not sure how to react to that…Kind of creepy…" I laughed hysterically out of weirded out emotions. I sweat drop and yawn stretching. "Ok anyway putting that weird statement aside. I need to get some clothes. I can not be wearing the same 3 pieces of clothing the entire time." Kisame looked thoughtful and motioned me to follow. Which of course I did.
Soon we ended up in front of Pein's office. He knocked. Soon a voice followed to enter, at which point we did. I watched Kisame in amusement as we walked in. I turned my attention to Pein looking between him and Kisame. Konan was standing near Pein behind his desk looking at us in wonder.
"Sapherya said she needed some new clothes. I don't know much about women's clothing so I figured Konan and I could take her." Konan looked at Pein, she always did like a chance to go shopping. This time, she had another female companion.
"I see, well…Konan, what do you think?" He asked her to raise a brow to his partner.
"I'd be happy to take her. Sure, Sasori and Deidara reported what happened this morning…" Que Pein glaring at me.
"It was an accident Pein-sama…I took a wrong turn looking for the kitchen." Guilt and truth filled my face. He nodded, able to see that I was telling the truth.
"Alright Konan, you will make sure she doesn't get into any trouble." He handed her a piece of paper. "These are some things the base needs. Kisame you'll be responsible for this while they are doing their stuff." To say I was excited was an understatement. I was actually going to get to see a little bit of their world. Pein nodded and the three of us left. I kept myself cool but couldn't get the huge grin off my face. Konan notices and smiles slightly.
"Do you like shopping, Sapherya?" She asked me directly. I just sweat drop looking sheepishly at the lilac haired woman.
"Not really, but sometimes depending on the person I'm with can somehow bring my girlier side out." I look at her smirking "Let's see what side you bring out my dear Konan!" I laugh lightly and happily follow them out to Amagakure. Because Pein leads that particular village they are able to just walk in without being attacked or hated.
Arriving at the village gates we nodded to the guards and walked through. The village was not really quiet but it wasn't super busy as well. It was peaceful. The buildings were simple and well designed for areas with high rain content. Since this is the village of the rain, this was important. They had more stores then I thought they'd have. It was amazing. We did have our cloaks and hats. Konan let me borrow her extra cloak and hat since I didn't have one.
Kisame went one direction and Konan grabbed my hand and we walked towards a shopping center, it was small but cute.
"So, we shall start here." She told me, thrusting something into my hand and pushed me to the changing area in the back. I looked at the clothes in my hands and sighed slightly.
"I'm going to assume you'd like to see me in this." I heard her hum in agreement. I stepped out of the clothes she had lent me. Pulling the dress on it was black with red flowers and came up to my mid thigh. It was short to say the least. It had long sleeves that at the crook of the elbow turned into bell sleeves and had a cold shoulder cut at the top. This allowed my shoulders to be seen while still having a long sleeve. The front cut was sweetheart and it showed my cleavage, well it enhanced them. I noticed she had also included short black shorts and fishnets and put them on under the dress. Fishnets that went down to my knees and the shorts hit just where the dress ended at my mid thigh. She also included a thigh wrap that I added on my right thigh where the shorts met the fishnets. I looked at myself and damn I looked hot. I loved it. I wasn't sure since I'm not a fan of dresses but this was definitely something that I loved. I walked out to show Konan and she stared at me wide eyed and Kisame almost dropped the bag he was holding a slight blush on his face.
"S-so? How do I look?" I was embarrassed tripping over my words in the beginning.
"You look amazing!" Konan gushed. This was so out of character but maybe it has something to do with having another female to talk to. I smiled at her and looked at myself.
"You know, I was skeptical… I don't like dresses and I was worried about how it would fit but it's amazing. I really love Konan. You definitely could bring the girl out in me." I smile and go to pick out a few more very similar all the same style just different flower patterned dresses. She let me keep this one and we paid for everything. Next we went to get some personal items and to get a cloak tailored to my size. Soon we finished and walked back to the base. Konan was talking a lot more than she would with Pein. I just sat and listened and smiled happily at her. She was definitely a beautiful and intelligent woman. I definitely would consider her a friend, I hope she'd consider me a friend… After we got back I made sure to have all of my stuff set away in a small container in the corner of Itachi's room hidden so it didn't look like any of my stuff was there.
I walk to Itachi's bathroom and look at my hair. It was dark brown and went to my shoulders. I decided to braid the left half side of it in cornrows so It looked like a shorter version of my favorite Overwatch character sombra. I looked at myself and grinned. But then decided to take it out and pull half of it into a ponytail and nodded that looked cuter. I braided a few pieces of my hair and smiled softly. I looked at myself in the mirror amazed that I could actually look so cute. I loved this. I was happy.
"Konan really did make a good choice." I spun around and looked at Itachi who was staring at me intently after clearing his throat.
"Um, hi…"
Itachi ~ Pov
I heard that Kisame, Konan, and Sapherya went out today to get some stuff for the base and for Sapherya. I reported my mission to Pein and went to go take a shower. I looked into my bathroom noticing the door was open. I felt my face turn pink and I stared at the girl who was admiring herself in the mirror. Konan, It had to have been her who chose that outfit. It was perfect. It hugged the girls' curves in all the right places. I couldn't believe I was gawking at her. I cleared my throat to get her attention.
"Konan really did make a good choice." I state simply leaning against the frame of the door. I still kept my demeanor neutral but stared at her. I found it hard to pull myself away from her. My eyes were drawn to her curves which wasn't something I normally did.
"Um, hi…" she spoke softly, a blush peeking from her cheeks. She didn't realize I had caught her admiring herself. She coughed slightly before speaking up "So, how long are you going to stare at me?" She said nervously playing with her sleeves. I nodded and moved so she could walk out.
"I was going to use the shower." I stared at her, as she turned cherry. I rose a brow to her reaction. "Is something the matter?" I questioned. I knew she was flustered but my question was why?.
"N-no!" She said too quickly. I felt my lips turn into a smirk. This side of her was amusing. She wasn't being loud or obnoxious. It made me wonder what happened while I was gone. My thoughts darkened and I pursed my lips wondering if Kisame did something. My thoughts were interrupted when she waved her hand in front of my face. "Hey! Uchiha.." She dragged my thoughts away and I stared at her. "You good man?"
There is the annoying girl I know. "Hn." I replied and she narrowed her eyes and went to smack me in the arm. I caught her hand and threw her on the bed after picking her up. I looked down at her in the vulnerable position under me. I moved and grabbed a clean towel and decided to go with a cold, a really cold shower. What was this unusual girl doing to me? She somehow had power over me. It was slightly getting on my nerves. I could hear shuffling in the room and I closed my eyes, listening to her.
Sapherya ~ Pov
He threw me on the bed and hovered over me!? What the actual fuck. I felt my face heat up. "Dear god...What the fuck actually happened. I was just. I…" My brain couldn't process what just happened. He moved away rather quickly and headed for a shower. I heard him turn the water on and get in. I sat up and looked around. I didn't know how to feel at this moment.
I waited for the raven haired Uchiha to get out of the shower. He was there for about 15 minutes, when he finally came out he was wearing nothing but a towel. I squeaked and turned around, sitting on his bed making sure my back was to him. I heard silence, not even the shuffling of clothes. I jumped when I felt him come by my ear and began talking.
"Is something the matter Sapherya?" I swear if it wasn't for the fact that he was a ninja he'd probably have a bruised or broken nose. He had my fist in his hand. A smirk on his lips
"I fucking hate you, you god, damn Uchiha!" I Spat out pulling my hand back and crossed my arms. I saw something cross his features but a smirk slowly grew and he sat down in his usual chair grabbing his book.
"Nice to see you too." He smirks at me. I just decided to flip him off. I grabbed my book and began to read it. Not long after about an hour of silence he looked up from his book and began to interrogate me.
"Did Kisame do something to you while I was away?"
"Why do you want to know?" I retorted in slight annoyance slamming… ok I didn't slam the poor beautiful book. I did however close the book and stared at the Uchiha. "You're being weird. You're talking more and staring at me… I don't think you're Itachi… Who are you?" I questioned my dark eyes glowering at the male in front of me. "Not only that but Itachi wouldn't throw a woman on a bed and basically pin her in…" I saw his face contorted into something I haven't seen before and he went back emotionless.
"How would you know? Perhaps I'm more preverse than you think Sapherya? I am truly Itachi Uchiha, and I can prove it to you." He activated his Sharingan and stared at me with those blood red eyes and I stared mouth agape. After a brief minute I closed my mouth and narrowed my eyes.
"I misjudged you Uchiha… Perhaps Kisame is more protective than you." I stated. I needed to see how far I could push him. I wanted to know what was going on with him. His eyes narrowed dangerously.
"What is between you and Kisame?" He questioned again. I just stayed quiet and stared at him intently. I definitely wasn't expecting what happened next. I was pinned to the bed, both of my arms held up above my head, my face heating up like a volcano and glowing like a cherry.
"I-Itachi?" I stuttered out in embarrassment and slight fear. His crimson eyes bore into my own brown eyes as if searching for something. "K-K-Kisa-nii is j-just a b-brother to m-m-me" I managed to strangle out in a squeak. His eyes softened in an apologetic way. Moving off of me he sat back in his chair. He held his head in his hand and shook it. I managed to fix my top so it wasn't as revealing since it got pulled down a tad. I've never seen him like this. "I-Itachi?" I asked stuttering again.
" I don't know what it is you're doing to me." He states so low I almost wasn't able to hear him. I wanted to ask what he meant but I didn't want to anger him again. I was truly afraid of all of the Akatsuki members since they could all kill me within less than a few seconds. I gather my thoughts and slow my breathing. Standing up, I walk over and kneel in front of him, a shaky hand moving some of his bangs away from his eyes.
"Itachi?" I said more confidently. "I'm not sure what is going on, I probably don't have a right to say this since I haven't been here long. If you ever need someone to talk to, I'm all ears. If you want to know what happened between Kisame and I then I'll tell you." His eyes were back to his normal coal colored eyes. He stared at me and ever so slightly leaned into my hand. It was a comforting gesture to him that much I could see. He was so cold a few minutes ago but now his eyes held nothing but a softness that I'd never thought I'd see.
"Please" It almost was so soft it sounded like he was begging me.
"Kisame apologized to me, I figured I'd tell him why I reacted the way I did. I told him my past and what happened. He was mad at the people in my past but said he'd protect me while I'm here. He just simply was being a brother to me. I told him that's what I kind of saw him as, was nothing more than a brother. That's all Itachi, nothing more." I moved back, taking my hand and placed it in my lap to look at him. I wondered why it was that he wanted to know.
"I see. I'm sorry" Was all he stated. "Again, that outfit looks good on you." He started before walking to the door. I just stare towards his direction. That man was confusing, stupid Uchiha's I never could figure out what was going on through their heads.
"Where are you going?" I questioned standing up and smoothed out my clothes and crossed my arms.
"I'm not going anywhere, We are going to the kitchen." I blinked and glared
"I will not go…You can just lock me in here." I said rather stubbornly. I really didn't want to go plus I wanted to annoy him. I swear I'm trying to get myself killed by this man.
"Sapherya, do not test me." He warned eyes turning red. I held my ground, I was not backing down. Our little stare off was interrupted by Kisame barging in.
"Guys, lets go hang out in the commons with everyone else, stop being so antisocial and let Sapherya get to know the other members!" Kisame grinned a toothy grin before looking confused. "Everything okay kiddo?" He asked more directed towards me. I shot him a dirty glare.
"Oi! I'm not a kid you asshole!" I pointed out before catching a stupid Uchiha smirking. Uh oh.
"Well you sure are acting like one." Oh hell no, he didn't just go there.
"WELL AT LEAST I DIDN'T PIN AN INNOCENT PERSON TO A BED!" I screeched and stormed out of his room. I headed in a random direction. Freezing when I realized I had no clue where I was going.
"Sapherya, you're going the wrong way." I heard the Uchiha say a smirk clearly in his voice. That's why I didn't need to turn around to see if he was smirking. I just turn on my heels and head the other direction. Kisame just laughed hysterically at that. Although it was odd, he seemed slightly pissed off and I don't know why. I just knew I was going to murder them. Both of them. Stupid Onee-chan and god forsaken Uchiha. Their deaths were going to be soon and it was going to be by my hand! I glowered at the floor walking laughter heard behind me. Well, that was until Kisame passed me leaving me with the goddamn Uchiha since he was leading the way.
"Shut up Uchiha, you are on my shit list at the moment." I hissed quietly. I chanced a look from the corner of my eye. He was smirking, raising an eyebrow.
"You're being annoying." He smirked wider. Oh, that arrogant asshole! I swear I'm going to kill him in his sleep tonight. By the time we reached the common room I was fuming and stomped over and sat between Deidara and Konan. They both gave me a look of questioning, but decided to leave it before now.
