A/N: Next chapter! This is a sweet one, I suppose. So please start reading.

Chapter 9

Bangs In the Sky

Firecrackers. There will be a firecrackers display at 8 PM. It was ten minutes before 8 and the two criminals needed to find a good place to watch the fireworks.

"Come on, danna, un." Deidara stood form his chair, dragging Sasori outside the room in excitement. "We should watch the firecrackers later, un!"

"Ahh, those boisterous bangs!" the puppet ranted. "Do we really need to watch it?"

"Of course, Danna!" Deidara tightened the grasp on Sasori's wrists. "Let's go there!" he pointed at a small hill quite a few kilometers away.

They jumped from house to house, striving hard to get in time. Once they've arrived in the hill, there was a flight of stairs made with stone. On the peak of the hill were trees and there was a bench at the canter, with a light post at its left.

"We can stay here, Danna." Deidara brushed off the dried leaves and sat on the bench. "I can't wait watching the bangs, un." he said, slightly panting.

"What does firecrackers look like, brat?" Sasori asked, sitting by Deidara's side. "I have no idea what it looks like or why people love watching it."

"Sasori-danna, firecrackers are truly spectacular and you will surely love it, un!"

Suddenly, they heard screams and applauses of the people down the hill. They walked to the edge of the hill, seeing the view of the whole village. Down there were bright, colorful lights, and tiny heads of the people.

"Why do they feel so excited about firecrackers?" Sasori asked, feeling nervous seeing the men taking out the explosions from the big boxes.

At last, the firecrackers display began. Different shades of different colors flashed in the sky, making the lights glow in both of the criminal's eyes. Sasori's hand slightly crawled around Deidara's arm, making it tighter and tighter.

"What's wrong, Danna?" Deidara, seeing Sasori's red eyes mixed with a glow of green made by the firecrackers. Sasori did not get to answer Deidara's question, his senses were focused on the big bangs on the dark sky.

He looks so scared, un. "It's alright. There's no need to be scared, un."

Deidara closed his eyes, not minding about the beautiful firecrackers but the touch of Sasori's hand.

If I could only stop the time

If I could only be in this position forever

To feel the smoothness of your hand

And the feathery touch of your fingertips…

If only, if only…

After some minutes, the sky was clear, back to its natural plain blue color. The two ninjas were resting on the bench while the poor redhead felt traumatized seeing those huge bangs.

"That was horrifying…" Sasori complained, his hands shaking. "I would never ever watch those explosives. It made me tremble."

Deidara gigged inwardly as he saw Sasori's rude expression. "Sasori-danna, you are so cute, un."

"Shut up." Sasori said, glaring at Deidara.

No response.

The redhead stood up and placed his hands on the sides of his waist, "Deidara, um… THIS QUESTION DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING, OKAY?!"

"Yes?"

Sasori breathed deeply, "Have you ever loved someone?"

"I love someone, Sasori-danna. He is right in front of me at this point, un." Deidara replied, standing up from the bench.

Do not love, do not care

Fill yourself with fiery flame

Bound with hatred

Do not be scared.

These words were inside Deidara's mind. He could not control what he felt. He does not have a heart, like Sasori, and could not believe how this redhead struck him. However, he chose to love even though he was banned to feel this to accomplish his mission.

Deidara looked directly into Sasori's eyes. "I love you, Danna. I feel this because I feel this! I don't care if you'll hate me forever or slap my face or do anything harsh to express your contempt, un!"

Sasori blinked his eyes a few times and smiled slightly. "You are such a stupid brat, Deidara!" He tipped his toes, aiming for Deidara's lips.

Seeing Sasori's lips getting closer to his, Deidara tilted his head a bit to lessen Sasori's effort in kissing him.

Eventually, their lips were stuck to each other. They did not speak for a moment, letting love fill themselves. Deidara held Sasori's waist and kissed his forehead passionately. His fingers moved about the blonde hair, and he loved the softness.

"Kiss me more, brat." Sasori whispered through Deidara's ear and then kissed his lips even harder; he wasn't aware about the things he was saying. Deidara liked it. He encircled his hands around Sasori's neck. Yes, Danna.

A/N: Sweet :)

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