"Sasori-san…" the principal said, making a fierce look at Sasori. "You were not able to do as you were asked."

Deidara looked at Sasori. He was emotionless. "Mr. Principal, I can explain. Un." He said.

"What is it, Diedara-san?"

"We were locked inside that room, sir."

"Alright… Start again later. I want a dust-free corridor, understood?" His voice turned lower and cold. "If you don't finish your work, both of you will be suspended for a week."

Sasori heard those sharp words. He then made up his mind, and shouted in an annoyed manner, "Sir, Deidara doesn't deserve this punishment! Why do you have to suspend him?"

"He chose to help you. That means, he agreed in all possible consequences."

Deidara smiled at Sasori. "I'm always here, danna. Un."

"Kisame-san, Sasori was different these past few days." Hidan mumbled. "He doesn't bully, nor do such reckless things."

"Sasori-san, eh? Yes. I have noticed that. He became terribly different since we had our excursion."

"Sasori-danna," said Deidara, mopping the floor. "Um… what if we don't finish this work today?"

"Both of us will be suspended for a week." His face turned into an uneasy one. "You are such a stupid brat, Deidara!"

Deidara paused for a while.

"You shouldn't have helped! I did all of those mess, and you don't know about it!" Sasori was so fuming that moment. He stood in front of Deidara, and his right hand punched the wall near Deidara's face.

Deidara, with a calm face, stared at Sasori's eyes. "Sasori-danna, how many times should I tell you that I'm here to help you? That you are my danna? Un."

Sasori's anger suddenly vanished. He removed his hand. Thank you Deidara. He wanted to embrace Deidara that time, but Diedara's gentle face stopped him. He could only say thank you to Deidara. Nothing else. "Thank you, Deidara." He said, picking up the rug on the floor. "Alright. Let's get this work done."

"Hai!"

"Deidara-san? Sasori-san?" Someone asked.

"Itachi?" Sasori's eyes widened in surprise, and in hatred. "Why are you here? Go home; you will disturb us."

Itachi didn't mind Sasori. He looked right at Deidara, and said, "Deidara-san, I apologize about last night."

Deidara stared at Itachi's passionate eyes. "Itachi-kun, I forg--"

"Itachi! Go home!" Sasori shouted. He was avoiding Itachi to go near Deidara.

"What's wrong, Sasori-san?" Itachi asked. "I know you were there last night."

"What?"

"Are you jealous?"

Sasori didn't respond for some time. "I'm not."

Itachi began to be impatient. "If you like Diedara-san, I'm your greatest rival."

Deidara was shocked. Sasori-danna likes me? Impossible…

Sasori was angry. "I don't like Deidara! If you love him, I don't care. Just don't disturb us."

Those dreadful words of Sasori depressed Deidara. I told you it's impossible. Un. His trembling lips forced to smile, and he could hardly speak. His words were chilling in his throat. "I-it's alright, Itachi-kun… I f-forgive you. Un." He said, turning his back at the two men and continued mopping the floor. Deidara, it's okay…

"Deidara-san," Itachi said worriedly. "I'll help you, Deidara."

Sasori didn't oppose. He was motionless, with guilt. What was it I said? That I do not like Deidara? He watched Deidara. He looks upset. Sasori, what have you done?! He was so ashamed of himself. I will never hurt you anymore, Diedara. I promise.

Next day….

"Sasori-san and Deidara-san, I congratulate both of you for finishing your task." Principal said, fixing his eyeglasses.

"We did it, Sasori-danna! Un!" Deidara raised his arms in happiness.

"Thank you, Itachi-kun!" Deidara rejoiced, and gave Itachi a cheerful smile. "Sasori-danna, thank him."

Sasori didn't want to speak. However, it was Itachi who helped them, so he was forced. "I--

"Don't thank me, Sasori-san." Itachi said coldly. "I know what you don't want to."

Sasori couldn't control his temper. "I'll beat you someday, Itachi." He muttered.

A/N: Was it a boring chap? I think it was. So, can you please tell me about your opinion? I would like to hear from you this time. Was it a wrong choice to make Itachi the rival of Sasori? Come on, tell me your opinion in that particular question, or, if you don't have any answer, just tell me what you feel about this chap— if it was boring, or something.

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