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Chapter 15

Farewell in the Garden

The next morning was raining. The clouds were gray in color, and there were piercing thunders. Deidara was in the living room, making a sculpture of a bird. Kenshin was beside him, nipping his ear. They were so sweet.

Sasori was on the other side of the living room, staring at the happy couple while his heart fighting the pain. He was somewhat hopeless that he could ever bring Deidara into his arms again.

"Sasori, please hand me another box of clay from the studio, un." Deidara ordered Sasori. "Make it quick!"

"Hai!"

When Sasori went back, he found Deidara sitting over Kenshin's lap and they were kissing. Part of him wanted to pull that man away from Deidara to punch him, and the other part had fear, fear from losing Deidara even more. Instead, he cleared his throat, and the scene stopped.

"Sorry to distract you, Sir and Ma'am." he handed Deidara the big box of clay. "I may leave if you want me to."

"Go if you want, un."

Days have passed since Sasori entered that house. Days have passed since he started feeling this unexplainable pain. He noticed Deidara has been cold to him and lately, he was ordering him a lot of things. He has also been a snob. He only talks to Sasori every time he has to say something important. Hello's, or even simple smiles—they couldn't be counted on.

One evening, Sasori and Deidara met in a corridor. The redhead dragged Deidara to a dark room, shut the door, and pinned him against the wall.

"What's wrong with you, De Dei? Please, talk to me!"

Deidara stared at him blankly and it took him for a few seconds before answering, "Isn't this what you want, Sasori-danna? You chose to stay here with me despite your knowledge that I could just—you know—ignore you or something."

"You're fooling yourself, Deidara." the redhead's voice was nearly arousing. "I know I still have a place in your heart. Tell me honestly."

Deidara looked at the ground to avoid Sasori's eyes, "My heart is like… full of images of my maker, un."

"Why are you saying that?" he held Deidara's shoulders very tight, causing the tips of his fingers to crack a little. "I know you love me. If you are afraid to because you might kill me, then do it—Kill me. Please, Dei Dei, don't treat me like a stranger or an invisible man."

This time, Deidara's eyes made it gaze at the brown eyes, seeing its sincere, bold look. "I don't want to… kill you, Sasori-danna. Just let me go, un."

"I won't! Tell me you love me! Don't be a bitch, Deidara."

"I am a bitch who doesn't know what love is. Let's open our eyes, Danna. Let us face the reality that our love is forbidden, un!"

"But you taught me how to love. You showed me and let me feel like I was loved although you have a metal heart. You were my teacher. You were my—Danna."

Deidara covered his ears with his hands. "Please, Sasori-danna, let me go. And how many times do I need to say, 'forget about me', un?!"

Sasori's fingers smoothened over Deidara's trembling hands, stroking it lightly while his face gave an urging look. They were silent for a moment; no movements, no emotions. Just staring at each other like statues.

After a few seconds, Sasori drew his head closer to Deidara's ears and whispered, "Why can't you love me? Because you will kill me. Why can't you kill me? Because you still love me. That is the truth, Deidara."

Deidara shoved Sasori away from his body. "I hate you, danna! You make things complicated. Stop haunting me! You mean nothing to me, un!" He banged the door as soon as he went out. 'He wants me to kill him? What was he saying, un?!'

Many weeks have passed. Many gloomy mornings with raindrops from the dark sky, many flirts, kisses and embraces. Many times a heart was broken, enduring all the anguish it faced.

It was a cold Monday evening, with the cool breeze allowing wind chimes to rattle. It was the day when a huge chocolate cake with a rich chocolate coating and chocolate bits was placed over the table. It was the day when everyone in the mansion came singing 'Happy Birthday' altogether, with their faces painted with genuine smiles. It was Deidara's birthday.

"To my dearest wife, may you have a very happy life and may you bring me good babies." Kenshin said. Everyone giggled but Sasori. Deidara smirked.

"To Ma'am Deidara, we wish you all the best, good health and long life." One of the maids said.

"Thank you, all of you, un! This is the kind of birthday I want; simple and happy." Deidara was about to blow the candle on his cake when Kenshin stopped him.

"Honey, Sasori haven't wished for you, yet…" he said, smiling.

"Oh. Oh yes, I'm not done yet. I wish you everything good. Be happy everyday and may you find the meaning of… true love."

Everyone clapped their hands. They ate all night. In the middle of the party, Kenshin led Deidara to a place in the house where no one could see them. Sasori couldn't help to look and follow them.

"I love you, Darling." Kenshin's hands were around Deidara's waist. He leaned slightly to kiss Deidara's lips.

"Thank you Honey. I loved this day so much, un."

Sasori suddenly made a loud snort which alarmed the two. "Sorry about that… well, I was just going to—you know—to pee. Sorry again." Then he fled.

"Sasori," Deidara said, "make it faster; you might wet the floor, un." and giggled.

Sasori, what are you doing?

I don't actually know. Maybe I was just trying too hard to bring Deidara back to me. I think I made a wrong choice at all. Maybe Deidara and I weren't meant to be together. And maybe I have to set him free; here, where he's having a good life…

I think that's better than to hurt yourself even more. Let go, okay?

I will miss him…

You will surely do, but you can move on.

Right.

He headed to his room, packed his clothes and other stuff. After some minutes, the closet was empty, bed was fixed, and everything was neat and organized. There was a note on the bed saying, I left your house today. Thanks for everything.

He planned to escape so he jumped off his window and landed on the garden. There he saw Deidara, playing and enjoying the water in the fountain.

Should I say goodbye?

If you talk to him, your determination to leave might get lost and you might be stuck here forever.

I just want to take a very close look at his face one last time. Maybe that wouldn't harm.

Okay. Just—do not forget that you're LEAVING, mister.

Sasori walked slowly toward his mistress with nervousness and the fear that he might hesitate to leave him. He sat down but Deidara didn't seem to notice.

"Deidara…"

The blonde was surprised, "Oh, Sasori… danna." He saw the suitcase placed on the damp grass and knew Sasori's plan. He had a feeling of loss and misery, but he tried to get over it. "You're leaving, un?"

"Yes, Dei Dei." Sasori scooted near Deidara and held his smooth hand. His voice was unsteady. "I have always wished the best for you and…I will sacrifice everything just for you, Dei Dei…I think it's time to set you free, if that's what will bring you joy and if you will be happier when…" he gaze upon Deiara's big sea blue eyes. "I'm not around."

I'm so sorry, un. "Danna?" Deidara wanted to kiss his Danna, apologize, and tell him that he loves him more than anyone else, but he can't. He tilted his head and stared at Sasori's hand. "Will you miss me, un?"

Sasori smiled and pressed his lips over Deidara's temple, gliding it over his blonde eyebrow. "Yes, my Cutie Patootie." He took one last look at Deidara's face before he stood. "Goodbye, Dei Dei… Be happy." and he walked away, with a contented heart, and at the same time, a broken heart. This sacrifice will make everything better, he hoped.

A/N: WEEHEE!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! Hope you all had a very happy Christmas. Year 2009, here we come!

GOD, Sasori! T_T Don't ever let go!!! The next chapters will be very exciting. Don't forget to read them! ^_^ Oh, by the way, this story is about to end. Maybe 2 to 3 more chapters to go. :) Thanks!

XOXO,

SS66