A/N: Wow! This took longer than I thought. I began writing it up but then changed the middle, which meant I had to change the start and the end…Phew! Well enjoy!

Chapter 2

The next morning Hidan slowly opened his eyes. He was surprised to see his arms around Kakuzu and Kakuzu's around himself. Then he remembered last night. He smiled and snuggled closer into Kakuzu's shirt, taking in his sweet aroma.

Kakuzu, on the other hand, woke up and felt something hugging him tenderly. It felt pleasant and Kakuzu didn't feel like moving. He opened his eyes and…

'Hidan what the fuck?' he shouted and unceremoniously kicked him off the bed.

Hidan landed on the floor with a thump.

'Ow! What the fuck? What's you're problem?' shouted Hidan.

'What's your problem? I thought I told you to stay off the bed,' snapped Kakuzu.

'Well…I was cold! If you weren't such a stingy bastard and paid for two rooms then I wouldn't have…' Hidan trailed off.

'You wouldn't have what? Tell me Hidan, what wouldn't have you done,'

'I wouldn't have…tried to get warm. It was fucking freezing!'

Kakuzu raised his eyebrow, which annoyed Hidan. He felt like an idiot, lying on the floor, trying to explain what happened last night and then sounding like a complete fucktard.

'We're leaving in ten minutes,' said Kakuzu as he walked off, grabbing his mask and coat.

Hidan opened his mouth to say something clever but nothing came. Hidan cursed himself. How did Kakuzu come up with such clever comebacks at the best timing while Hidan took forever to think of something even slightly clever?

Hidan sighed, grabbed his coat and scythe and walked out of the room to catch up with Kakuzu.

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The weather steadily became worse as the day wore on. Soon it was so bad, even Kakuzu admitted they had to stop. A blizzard had blown up and ceased visibility, movement and progress.

Kakuzu and Hidan both stopped that night at the first inn they saw. Unfortunately the inn they chose was even worse than the previous inn. And there was only one room left. Single bed, shared shower, smelled of Jashin-knows-what. But it was out of the weather and the temperature was above zero.

Kakuzu and Hidan showered, separately of course. They then each went to bed in their respective spots; Hidan on the floor, Kakuzu on the bed. Hidan fell into a light sleep while something kept Kakuzu awake.

Kakuzu glanced at Hidan, who was on the floor shivering slightly. Kakuzu rolled over; his back to Hidan. Hidan mumbled something in his sleep. Kakuzu forced his eyes shut but sleep still wouldn't come.

Kakuzu rolled over again and was now facing Hidan again. Kakuzu glared at him. This is all your fault, his gaze seemed to say. As if on cue, Hidan slowly opened his eyes. Kakuzu felt his gaze disappear. There was an awkward moment of silence.

'Kakuzu, I'm really cold,' whispered Hidan.

Kakuzu sighed. There was just enough room on the bed for two…wait! What was he thinking? Letting Hidan sleep with him on his own free will?

'Get in Hidan,' sighed Kakuzu.

Hidan smiled, not the subtle smile either, and climbed into the bed. He snuggled against Kakuzu, earning a kick in the side.

'Keep your hands to yourself! You're only allowed up here on the condition you stay away from me,' said Kakuzu.

Hidan scowled in a childish way. He rolled over quickly to hide a smile that was forming on his face. He only had to wait until Kakuzu was asleep.

Hidan shivered. He was thankful that Kakuzu had let him on the bed but he was still cold. He just needed that little extra bit of warmth.

'Hidan quit shivering. It's pissing me off. I can't sleep,' said Kakuzu.

'Hey, I can't help it! I've been lying on the fucking floor!' snapped Hidan.

'Well what do you want?' said Kakuzu.

Hidan was silent. What did he want? He wanted Kakuzu. But he couldn't or wouldn't say that. He thought back to last night. He wanted that, but that meant wanting Kakuzu.

'This is going to sound strange but can we do what we did last night?'

'You mean what you did last night,'

'Umm yeah,'

Hidan heard a sigh from Kakuzu. That probably meant 'no'.

Oh well. At least I gave it a shot. Can't say I didn't try can I Thought Hidan.

Hidan felt arms wrap around him. He was shocked but, at the same time, overjoyed. He rolled over to face Kakuzu. Hidan wrapped his own arms around Kakuzu and lay his head on Kakuzu's chest, listening to his heartbeat. He felt Kakuzu's head nestle on Hidan's own head. Their bodies pressed together and both were content.

'I love you, Kakuzu,' whispered Hidan.

There was no reply but Hidan heard Kakuzu's heartbeat increase. He wasn't sure if that was good or bad, he hoped it was good.

'Hidan?' whispered Kakuzu.

'Yes?' asked Hidan.

'If this gets out, you will find your head stitched where the sun doesn't shine,' said Kakuzu.

Hidan found himself smiling. At the moment he didn't care. The future didn't matter at the moment, neither did the past. At the moment, only the present mattered.

And the two bodies slept, arm in arm, warmth passing back and forth between them.