I kept getting inspired! Apparently this might be a series.

This one has a tiny bit more fluff and more hints at a possible romance than the first 10.

11. First Tears

Hidan sat in silence in Kakuzu's car, eyes fixed on the bag he was holding firmly in his lap. Kakuzu's eyes continually flicking over to the albino, carefully observing the boy's swelling black eye and red split lip, mud stained silver hair, his shaking hands. As they pulled up to a red light Kakuzu asked with the same carefulness, "Are you alright?"

After a few moments of fragile silence the boy muttered shakily. "T-They tore up my comics... Th-They were mad that I had no m-money... Th-they..." He was obviously trying not to cry, trying not to look weak. "Th-They tore u-up my Sandman... a-and my Watchmen... They're classics... They took m-my shoes... They tore up my comics... " The albino's face crumpled and he suddenly buried his face in the mud splattered bag. "Why is this happening to me?!" he sobbed into the bag, and not knowing what else to do Kakuzu awkwardly reached out to pat the crying boy's head.

12. First Thanks

"Hey Kuzu?" Hidan's voice split through the awkward silent darkness from the sanctuary of Kakuzu's bed.

"Yes Hidan?" the man responded from his spot on the floor.

"Do you remember that time I... asked you to... sleep with me?"

"Yes Hidan, I do."

"Well I... I just wanted to... I mean, you're the only one who didn't... I mean... Jashin... Just... Thank you Kakuzu."

"...Don't mention it."

"Your mattress is fucking uncomfortable."

"Would you rather go spend the night with the muggers?"

"Good night Kuzu."

13. First Smoke

Hidan was honestly trying to stop drinking now, but it seemed this just made time for his other vice, smoking. Kakuzu hated smoking; he thought it was disgusting and stupid.

But when Hidan held out the small white stick and said "Hey, you want a fucking drag or what?" he took it and choked down his disapproval along with the smoke.

14. First Regret

Kakuzu had to admit that he felt regretful that he had not realized nor confronted Hidan about his home life (or lack there of) sooner.

15. First Fear

When Kakuzu thought of the night he found Hidan curled up in a closet at the party, sobbing unintelligibly, broken glass shards stuck in his hand, he remembered feeling fear, but of what he wasn't quite sure.

16. First Jealousy

An unpleasant feeling had settled in Kakuzu's stomach when he saw Hidan run over to a pretty girl, wrap his arms around her and kiss her cheek, but it went away when he heard the albino say "So how's your girlfriend?"

17. First Friendship

When Hidan showed up at his house in the middle of the night, drenched with rain and mud Kakuzu had surprised himself by saying "Don't you have any other friends?"

The albino grinned a little tiredly. "No others that will let me into their house at 1 in the morning looking like this. Now let me in jackass."

18. First Scream

"Don't say that!" screamed Hidan, throwing the luckily plastic cup he was holding towards the general area of Kakuzu's head. "Don't ever say that! I don't want to fucking hear it! Don't say that!"

And then the still barefoot albino ran out of Kakuzu's house, leaving the scarred man to wonder at how simply saying the word "homeless" could make the boy scream like he had almost been murdered.

19. First Compliment

Well of course Kakuzu had thought Hidan was drunk when the boy leaned against him and said "You're pretty Kakuzu. I mean, I really like your face... Your scars... Your smile..."

Which was why he thought nothing of responding with "You are far prettier than me", assuming, incorrectly, that the boy was so smashed he wouldn't remember any of this conversation. It never registered to him that he had not seen the boy drink all night.

20. First Realization

It had taken him a while to realize that the Hidan he saw was not necessarily the Hidan everyone else saw. It wasn't until he had run into the boy at school and seen the fake Hidan, the cocky, snide, swear-happy young man who would definitely never cry because a few muggers tore up some comics and took his shoes.

So yeah. No idea whether I'll make more. I'm running out of words... Maybe just one more.

Notes on the drabbles:

11. The first time Kakuzu saw Hidan cry. And... hard to explain why he's crying... It's like, he's not really crying about the comics. I mean, he is, who wouldn't cry if Watchmen and Sandman got torn up (lol, I'm a geek), but that's not the real reason. He's crying because he is upset about his life. If you don't know by the way, Watchmen (which just got a movie as you may now) and Sandman are two amazing comics. Read them.

12. The first time Hidan said thank you to Kakuzu. No real comment...

13. The first time Kakuzu smoked. Hidan strikes me as the smoking type. Even though I hate cigarretes.

14. The first time Kakuzu felt regret, in relation to Hidan. No comment.

15. Just like 14, except with fear. I thought the idea of Hidan having a breakdown was appealing.

16. Kakuzu's first jealousy. Shameless fluff. I'm picturing the girl as Karin, though it could be whoever. Yes, I do support lesbian!Karin.

17. The first time Kakuzu actually said they were friends. Personally my favorite so far.

18. The first time Kakuzu heard Hidan really scream. Denial is powerful...

19. The first time they complimented each other. More shameless fluff.

20. Neh, when Kakuzu first realized that Hidan acts different around him. Because Hidan feels comfortable around Kakuzu.

So yeah, review, no flames, constructive criticism would rock though.