She stared at the door. If she went out, would she be dreaming or in reality? Was she dreaming now?

Madara was gone. He went out in his cat form to go alert the others for food. Apparently, she was starving herself. There was always food ready for her on the tableside when she woke, or after she napped. Whether it was Madara, Itachi, or Nagato, who put it out, she had yet to find out. Either way, she didn't eat. The food smelled charred, and looked burned. Or was it just her? Madara would grumble, telling her it was fine. But she could not get the burned smell out of her nose.

She had the issue for weeks. Ever since Kei…

A cold shiver ran down her spine.

Creak

She looked up. The door opened slightly, her breathing hitched. Was it Kei again? Or was it Madara coming back?

It was neither, she noted as Kisame burst into the room. A small smile lifted her lips at the sight of the male. He wore a huge grin as he pushed a basket of goodies onto her bed. His smile made her heart twitch. Why was he in her nightmares..? Kisame was the only one to visit her. He was much to kind, he even brought her random items too entertain her. Once, he even played a harmonica for her. Yet, he was often in her nightmares, charred like Kei.

Was it a premonition? She shivered. There was no way she ever wanted to hurt him, he was much too kind.

"Kiddo~" She looked up to see Kisame leaning over her bed. His large figure was above her's, his face inches from hers. Her eyes widened, when did he get so close? She tensed, waiting for him to act. If it was dream Kisame, he would hold her down, if it was real Kisame he would back off.

He backed off, a wide grin on his lips. Reality… She sighed in relief, her shoulders drooping. Right now was reality… So was it safe to leave the room? Good bumps rose on her arms at the thought.

"Kisame…" She whispered, almost hoping he didn't hear her. Sadly, he did, because he instantly perked up from his place on the edge of her bed. His eyes were alight, almost like hope.

For weeks he's been trying to convince her to leave, Apparently Itachi and Nagato refused to visit her until she got over her 'fit.' Kisame thought it was insensitive and cruel, so he was the one that keep her company.

That hope… Did she really want to crush it? She lowered her gaze to the teddy bear in the basket. All his kindness… Yes, she would try.

"Lets… Try…" Kisame jumped up, raising his hands in the air as he made a loud wooop sound. There was no way she couldn't smile at it. Seeing his enthusiasm soothed her nerves slightly, making it better. Plus, Madara would always come if she needed it… The thought gave her confidence. Enough confidence to let Raul take her hand and lead her.

Yes, today she would get stronger… Perhaps her fear of leaving would be cured. Why was she scared? Right… Each time she tired, it turned out it was a nightmare. The thought made her grip onto Kisame's sleeve. Real… It felt real… She looked up to the male. His eyes were concerned, much like the real Kisame. But was it him?

There was no way she could tell for certain unless she met up with someone else. No one else ended up in her nightmares. "Lets… Keep going…" She mumbled, looking forward. The hallway was long, but she could see the end, which helped. The hallways in her dreams never ended. They would turn, but never end…

She froze at the sound of someone walking behind them. It was safe, she had to remind herself. "Kuro?" The voice made her heart speed, she could recognize that monotone anywhere. Quickly, she turned around. Nagato. In an instant she was on him, clinging to him like a Koala.

Reality.

She finally made it into reality. She nuzzled her face into his neck, savoring his smell and warmth. It something real, something she couldn't doubt. Nagato's warm hands rubbed her back, gripping her tighter to him.

Kisame coughed, making her eyes snap open. No, she didn't! Immediately she let go of Nagato. A light blush crossed her cheeks as she stared up at him, who now looked slightly disappointed. How embarrassing… She scowled, trying to hide her shy-ness.

First day out, and she was already making a fool of herself.

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