What Itachi said kept circling in Akira's head as she went out to look for Deidara. She found him talking to Kisame in Kisame's room. And for her, it seemed awkward because Kisame and Deidara don't get along most of the time.
But she was wondering what they were talking about. And so she listened intently and quietly through the door. All she could hear were muffled words and Kisame's laughter.
What are they talking about, Akira thought. Ack. I can't hear anything with all this—
Akira's thoughts were interrupted when she saw Tobi staring at her in an awkward way.
"Akira-chan? What are you doing there? Are you trying to get into the room? You know the door's not locked…why don't you just knock and get in?" Tobi said in a matter-of-factly tone.
"No, Tobi! I—"
"Oh okay, Akira-chan. I get you. I'll knock for you then!"
"GAH!!! TOBI!!! NO!!!"
It was too late. Tobi opened the door and bursted into the room, dragging Akira along with him.
At the sight of them barging into the room, Kisame started to laugh again while Deidara shut his mouth shut, not to mention looking pissed off.
"See, Akira-chan? I told you the door wasn't locked!" Tobi said. Akira smacked her forehead.
"I didn't even ask you to help me. Sheesh." Akira muttered.
"Glad to be of assistance, Akira-chan! Teehee!" Tobi said before he ran out of the room, which left Akira in front of the two other Akatsuki members.
Akira just stood there and just looked at her feet until Deidara dragged her out of the room.
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"Were you listening to my conversation with Kisame-san, un?!" Deidara asked as he pinned Akira to the wall. Their faces were just inches away from each other.
"G-gomen," Akira said, "I didn't mean to."
"Did you hear anything during my conversation with Kisame, un?"
"No. The only thing I heard was Kisame laughing…and I don't know why." Deidara then released her from his grasp.
"Gee, Deidara. Your grip was too tight. In addition to that, you left saliva on my arms. You should have just asked me properly without pinning me to the wall."
"Gomen. I didn't mean to, un."
"What were you talking about anyway?"
"Nothing important, really. It's business." Deidara lied. Akira fell for it…or so what Deidara thought. He was relieved when Akira decided to take a rest in her room. When Akira did so, he went back to Kisame's room to continue on their conversation.
-0-
Suzuka was trying on new recipes when Zetsu appeared behind her.
"Before you get the chance to bite me, I'm going to kill you…" She said while chopping some carrots. Zetsu smirked.
"How would you kill me? Would you mind telling me?"
"I'm going to kill you…with…my bug spray."
"Very funny. Haha," Zetsu said sarcastically, "Would you consider cooking people?"
"Sorry, I can't cook my fellow humans. But…Tobi is an exception." Suzuka replied as she was pointing at Tobi, who was staring at her for the past few minutes.
"Huh?! Zetsu-san wouldn't eat me. I'm a good boy!" Tobi said, overhearing Suzuka and Zetsu's conversation.
"Then, that means you're edible enough. I'll chop you later after the carrots." Suzuka teased, which caused Tobi to hide under the table.
Just then, Itachi came into the kitchen and sat on his chair.
"What's for dinner?" He asked Suzuka.
"Tobi Deluxe." Suzuka said, grinning.
"Wah! Suzuka-chan! It's not funny!" Tobi said, who was still under the table.
"Well, it is." Suzuka muttered, "But seriously, Itachi-senpai, it's the usual."
"And another food fight will occur, am I right?"
"Yeah!" Itachi rolled his eyes.
-0-
The Akatsuki Leader was scanning through some profiles when he suddenly came across a profile…that catches his attention immediately.
After reading the profile, the Leader smiled.
"Hmm…interesting."
-0-
Knock. Knock.
"Come in." Akira said, who was in bed. She gasped. "Deidara."
Deidara smiled at her.
"What do you want?" She asked.
"The Leader wishes to speak to you, un."
"Whatever for?"
"I don't know. I'll bring you to him, un."
When they reached the Leader's room, Deidara let Akira enter the room alone. After that, he headed to the kitchen where the other members were.
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BOOM.
BANG.
THUD.
That was all what Deidara heard when he came into the kitchen. Dishes were flying above his head.
Kisame and Suzuka were at it again. But this time, Tobi and Ryuu joined into the…fun?
"Don't tell me I have to eat leftovers…again, un!" Deidara exclaimed.
"Next time, Deidara, try coming here earlier so you get a taste of the dishes instead of the leftovers." Itachi said, as he took a sip of his drink.
"Come on, Deidara-senpai! Join in the fun!" Tobi said before he got hit by a flying bowl of miso soup. "ITAI!!!"
"Hey Deidara, is your girlfriend going to eat dinner with us?" Kisame asked while the food fight was still on going.
"SHUT UP, KISAME-SAN! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO EAT WHEN THEY'RE FLYING EVERYWHERE?! AND SHE IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND, UN!" Deidara exclaimed.
"Riight…" Kisame said, smirking.
"Shut up and continue with that food fight of yours…I'm eating leftovers…again, un." Deidara muttered, as he headed towards the fridge.
I wonder what the Leader and Akira are talking about, un, he thought.
-0-
"So, what do you say about it, Sachiko Akira? Is it a deal then?" The Leader asked.
"I'm not sure about it, but—"
"Then, I'll just give you time to think about it. I don't need an immediate answer anyway."
"All right."
"Good. Well, you're dismissed."
"Hai." Akira said as she headed out to the door.
As soon as she got out of the Akatsuki Leader's room, she decided to check on the other members if they have eaten or not.
And we all know what was going on in the kitchen…
-0-
Itachi gave out a sigh.
"When will this ever end?" Zetsu asked him. Itachi shrugged his shoulders in reply.
Akira opened the door slightly. She didn't want to come in. She just wanted to check the others and after doing so, she would think about what she has been talking about with the Akatsuki Leader. She wasn't successful enough to be unnoticeable since Itachi sensed her presence.
"What is it, Itachi-san, un?" Deidara asked as he dodged a flying chicken dish.
"She didn't come in." Itachi replied.
Deidara was careful enough not to get hit by flying dishes and got out of the kitchen. (When will the food fight end?!)
-0-
After throwing herself to her bed, Akira gave out a sigh and started to think. Her thinking was interrupted when Deidara came in.
"Why didn't you eat dinner, un?"
"I did already…with your Leader."
"Like a date, un?"
"Eew. Nothing like that!" Akira said. She gave out a sigh once more and frowned.
"What's with the long face now, un?" Deidara asked as he sat on the foot of Akira's bed.
"I don't know how to what to decide…"
"About what?"
"Your Leader has offered me to join the your organization some reason. My problem now is…I want to go back to my hometown where my family and friends are…but for some reason…I want to stay here." Akira explained.
"I think I know why you want to stay, un." Deidara said, smiling.
"W-why then?"
Deidara moved closer to her and whispered something in her ear.
"It's because of me, right, un?"