OH WOW, STORY PROGRESS, WHAT A NOVEL CONCEPT.
I wrote this over a period of time in short bursts, so the tone is all over the place.
Warning: Spoilers for DC comics? Sort of? Chances are either you will have no idea what it means (and not care) or you'll already know it.
(P.S., 42 jumps back in time. Other than that it's fairly chronological.)
41. First Photograph
"Say 'Cheese' un!"
A bright flash went off, interrupting the conversation he had been having with his albino friend and Kakuzu was temporarily blinded. Then he heard Hidan shouting "What the fuck Deidara?"
Blinking sight came back to green eyes, and he saw Hidan smacking a blond with a camera across the head.
Deidara had come to visit for the weekend, apparently aided by his boyfriend Sasori, who owned a car. Hidan had freaked out, apparently his friend had moved before Hidan had ran away, but Deidara did not seem to question the fact that his friend was no longer living at his old house and spent a lot of time at Kakuzu's house. The two boys acted like brothers, fighting playfully over various things, the most recent thing being a camera Deidara was using to "expand his field of art. (un.)"
"Relax!" laughed the blond boy, winking. "It'll be a good picture. You two are cute together."
Kakuzu very pointedly did not look at Hidan's face, convincing himself that the albino would not be blushing.
42. First Shower
He had been taking showers at school.
That was what the albino had explained to him on the night he got attacked and Kakuzu took him home. He had a Physical Education class in the morning, so he took showers after then. But, on extended breaks from school, like they were currently on, he obviously couldn't.
He explained this after getting out of Kakuzu's shower, when he was sitting on Kakuzu's bed, wearing only pants, his hair not slicked back like it normally was, bruises adding an overly disturbing tinge to his translucent skin.
Hidan had explained a lot of things to Kakuzu that night, to the point where he seemed not to even realize what all he was saying and what he was just thinking. Kakuzu listened, but also found himself noticing how skinny the boy was, and how tired his eyes looked.
43. First Forget
"Hey Kakuzu?"
Kakuzu looked up from his homework to look at the albino who had taken his bed hostage. "Yes?"
"How did we become friends? Because my memory isn't too good, I just kind of remember meeting you at a party then the next thing I knew we were just... hanging out or whatever."
Kakuzu paused. "Hmm. I can't remember."
"Ah, well, who gives a fuck then."
44. First Set-Up
Kakuzu felt suddenly angry. "What?"
"I want to set you up. On a date. With a chick. I thought it was clear the first time I said it." Hidan snorted. "Come on, it's the least I can do for you putting up with me. Plus, after The Dark Knight I'm sure there are tons of girls who would love those scars."
Kakuzu glared at the albino. "Why are you doing this?"
Half-lidded pink eyes shifted to look at Kakuzu. "What?"
"Don't do that Hidan." was all Kakuzu said, and Hidan didn't respond.
45. First Costume
"You look like a fag."
Hidan made a face. "How nice, you guessed right. I'm fucking Quicksilver, from X-Men Evolution. Now, are you going to stop being a spoilsport and dress up for Halloween or what?"
"You already have Deidara and Sasori driving down to encourage this stupid holiday, what do you need me for?"
The albino in the teal jumpsuit grinned. "Well I need an Avalanche don't I?"
"No Hidan."
"Tight-ass!"
46. First Song
Kakuzu had watched the albino at the party, singing along to the music, translucent eyelids closed.
"And on the tip of my tongue were words that always came out wrong... Cause they were drowned in Southern Comfort, and left to dry out in the sun, the noon day sun."
He was sitting and sort of swaying back and forth, as if he was imaging he was dancing. "Don't leave me here,to pass through time, without a map or road-sign. Don't leave me here my guiding light..."
Hidan opened his eyes and looked at Kakuzu. "You're staring. What?"
Kakuzu shook his head. "Nothing."
Hidan shrugged and went back to singing, eyes closed again. "I wouldn't know where to begin..."
47. First Dance
"You're drunk."
"Mmm not! I only drank like... 3! I am buzzed!"
Kakuzu glared at the boy who he was trying to walk home, but the boy appeared more interested in holding his arms out like he was hugging someone and prancing in circles.
"What the hell are you doing anyway?" he asked, annoyed.
"Dancing, what the fuck does it look like? I'm waltzing."
Kakuzu snorted. "Sure you are. Doesn't waltzing usually require music... or a partner?"
The albino leered at Kakuzu, the light from the streetlamp he was under making his pale face look strange and shadowed.
"So glad you asked Kuzu," he chuckled, suddenly grabbing the taller man and leaning close to him, forcing Kakuzu to move his feet along with him.
And Kakuzu put up with it, only for a little bit.
48. First Rant
Kakuzu hadn't seen why the store made Hidan so excited, but at least he wasn't completely bored as he flipped through some graphic novel as he half-listened to Hidan and a girl with glasses ranted about "unresolved sexual tension" between "Piper and Trickster." He wasn't sure what all this talk of "Countdown" and "should be revived" was about, but in the end he decided driving the albino to a local comic book store wasn't the worst decision he ever made.
49. First Compromise
"Kakuzu?"
"Hm?"
"Will you sleep with me?"
Kakuzu looked at the albino. He was obviously upset about something, what, he didn't know though.
He probably didn't want to talk about it.
So, Kakuzu just said "No I won't," and then he kissed Hidan.
50. First Awkward Silence
When Kakuzu moved away, Hidan stayed frozen. Then it appeared like he tried to say something, but it died in his throat, leaving only a gurgle.
The silence dragged on painfully, Hidan petrified. He looked much like a deer stuck in headlights, terrified and wide-eyed. The silence continued, then it looked like Hidan began shaking. Then all of a sudden he leaped up and ran from Kakuzu's room without saying a word.
41. COURTESY OF SLACK-JAWED CHEESE HUGGER. Guest appearance from Deidara. First photograph together.
42. Like how I just jump back in time? Yeah, that's why it's not entirely chronological. First shower. (At Kakuzu's.) Takes plce right after Tears but before Thanks.
43. STOP POINTING OUT YOUR OWN PLOT HOLES AMBER.
44. The first time Hidan tried to set-up Kakuzu with a woman.
45. I CAN NOT WAIT FOR HALLOWEEN. You want to know how much I can't wait. I actually wrote this section in the summer. I was that excited. I'm going as Scarlet Witch. (P.S. You should watch X-Men: Evolution. Then you would totally get the character references.) Whooo are you going as?
46. COURTESY OF LECTURE. The song is "Kings of Medicine" by Placebo. I was going to use "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smith, but decided this would be better.
47. First Dance. Yaaay dancing.
48. AMBER, WHAT HAVE WE SAID ABOUT INSERTING YOUR OWN PERSONAL GEEKDOM INTO THIS STORY? (Yay, Pied Piper/Trickster. It is canon damn you.) (Also yay for probably no one who reads this knowing this fandom.)
49. Okay, I will be doing cliche firsts, but I refuse to call them by their cliche names. So, this is not only the first time they kissed, it is also the first time they compromised.
50. Takes place right after Compromise.
Thank you to everyone who is giving me ideas for Firsts. They're all great, and if I haven't used one of yours yet chances are I'm just saving it. If anyone else wants to give me suggestions feel free.
So, yeah, relationship progress. Good stuff.
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR EVEN MORE RELATIONSHIP PROGRESS. (Disclaimer: Probably will take longer than a week. Relationship progress may be minimal. Consult your doctor if you experience shortness of breath or chest pains as this may be signs of a rare but serous side effect.)
Wow, I am tired.
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