A/N: Finally! Chapter 3 of Stitches and Religion. Sorry for the delay. I got stuck. Really this is a pretty short, pissy chapter. I'll try and get the next chapter ASAP. Thanks to all my reviewers. You are all AWESOME!!! Now Enjoy!

Chapter 3

Hidan woke to hear the sound of running water. Kakuzu must be in the shower. Hidan was slightly disappointed; he was looking forward to waking up in Kakuzu's arms. But, it couldn't be helped at the moment.

The window rattled and the wind could be heard, howling outside. It sounded like a blizzard. Hidan got up and peered out the window. A huge storm was raging outside. Hidan sighed; it didn't look like they were going anywhere. Not today anyway.

Hidan stretched and went down stairs to see if there was someway to get food.

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Kakuzu woke up while Hidan was still asleep. It was a rather strange and unfamiliar sight, to wake up holding another person. To Kakuzu, anyway. The feeling of warmth from another person's body, Kakuzu couldn't begin to describe. He then realized who he was holding. Careful not to wake Hidan up, Kakuzu slid out of bed and went to the shower. Glancing at the window he noticed, by the looks of the weather outside, that they would be spending the day here.

Once in the shower, Kakuzu tried to make sense of his relationship with Hidan. He knew it was bad to get attached, especially since he had killed his previous partners. Even though Hidan was immortal, that didn't mean he could walk the earth forever. Hidan was the most annoying partner he'd by far, but still there was something about him that Kakuzu just couldn't shake. Maybe it was his annoying time wasting rituals or the fact that he complained about anything and everything.

It was all too confusing. Kakuzu hadn't had this problem with his previous partners. Once they got on his nerves, he killed them. It was their own fault, he had warned them. This rule didn't apply to Hidan.

Kakuzu sighed and got out of the shower. He dried and clothed himself. He walked out to an empty room. Hidan had probably gone downstairs for breakfast. Kakuzu decided to go downstairs as well.

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'I'm sorry, but we don't serve food. We aren't a bed and breakfast inn.'

'Why the fuck not?'

'Look, sir, I'm not the manager. If you have a complaint you should take it up with him.'

'I'll take it up with him and then I wring his fucking neck.'

'Please clam down. I'm sure we can find a solution. I'll go talk to the manager for you.'

'Why don't I-'

'That's enough Hidan.'

Hidan whirled around to face Kakuzu. Hidan stopped. He had a strange look on his face for a moment, but then it was gone. He sighed and pouted.

'Fine, I'm going upstairs,' he said as he began walking back to their room.

Kakuzu shrugged. He was about to ask the receptionist something but was interrupted by the sound of the Leader's voice.

'We're sealing the ichibi in a moment. Get ready,' he said.

Kakuzu heard Hidan shout, 'For fuck's sake.'

Kakuzu made his way back to his room. Both Hidan and Kakuzu needed to stay out of the way. Once in their room, they both sat down and prepared themselves for the sealing technique.

'How long will this take?' asked Hidan.

'Three days since Orochimaru isn't here,' replied the leader.

'What?! Come on, it's cold over here,' whined Hidan.

'Quiet Hidan,' said Kakuzu.

Hidan pouted and began to sulk.

Once everyone was ready, the Leader began the technique.

'Kakuzu,' Hidan whispered, 'my back is itchy. Can you scratch it for me?'

Oh yes. This was going to be the longest three days of Kakuzu's life.

Not the greatest chapter but it is a start. Well not really...I'll try and write a better chapter next.