A/N: SHOWER TIME WITH KAKAUZU! Just kidding (; that is going to be in a chapter waaaaaaaay down the road. But in this segment… we get to see Kakuzu SHIRTLESS. ON MAG GERD. Hiding these damn bruises throughout the story is going to be suuuper fun. *Waves arms in sarcastic enthusiasim.*
Disclaimer: I own everything but Kakuzu in this story *Cries* (Well maybe not my friends. They actually help me with their own character in the story, so they should get some credit.) *Claps* If I did so happen to own Naruto and the associated characters, I am sure there would be some people that I would like to bet some sense into. And others that I would give more screen time and avoid their deaths. I understand why Masashi Kishimoto did it, I just kind of wish he hadn't. (Mumbling about writers who kill off the good characters way too quickly)
I ignored the weight of his legs on my back and just watched bees lazily move from flower to flower, gathering nectar to take back to the hive. A little breeze blew by and swirled my hair around my face. And I watched as the surrounding maple trees released their seeds into the wind, making it look as though they were miniature helicopter blades swirling and descending from the air.
The serenity disappeared when Milyssa stuck her head out of the back door and yelled that it was my turn to take a shower. From here I couldn't exactly tell what her expression was, but it was something good enough to make her stare for a while before she retreated back into the house.
Kakuzu lifted up his legs and I scooted away.
"You gonna stay out here?" I questioned as I reached down to grab my shoes off of the ground and slip them on.
"Yeah." His deep voice replied.
"Alright, well I'll come get you when I'm done with my shower."
He nodded and I jumped off the trampoline, grabbed the last of the dishes and walked back up to the house. Once I got to the door I looked back to the man now sitting alone.
His eyes were closed and he was laying back with his arms behind his head. Sunlight shone down on him, turning his skin golden. Maple seeds danced around and lightly landed on him and the trampoline.
I walked into the house on a happy high and I barely even noticed that I was already standing in the bathroom. I looked in the mirror and my smile faded a bit. Ever since I was a baby I had dark circles under my eyes, and it is the reason I wear makeup. I always look like I'm sick or tired and I hate it. And, Kakuzu saw me like that. I swing open the door and head into Milyssa's room, grab my two makeup bags and head back to the bathroom.
I leave them on the counter as I strip off my clothes and throw them into the dirty clothes basket. I step into the shower and turn on the warm water. I'm more of a bath girl than a shower girl, so I put the stopper in the tub and lay back and let the hot water crash against my feet.
Hmm.. I wonder what kind of concoction I will have to create with my makeup to cover up these nasty bruises.
The bruises started an inch and a half from my hand. The color was a swirling deep purple and dark green outlined in yellow in the shape of large strong hands. I poked the spot and winced a bit. I bet his bite mark is hurting waaaay worse than this.
I turned off the water with my toes, scooted down and submerged my head underwater. I ran my fingers through it to make sure to get all of the hair wet and then sat up, water running down my face. I just closed my eyesand sat there until the water stopped flowing. Then grabbed the shampoo and worked it through my hair.
I bet Kakuzu is a shower man. Or would he be a bath man? I mean the only thing they have in Senken is bath houses… So it might be a bit weird suddenly standing up to wash yourself. Oh no….. My mind yet again wondered in places it really shouldn't. But since no one was around to see how red I was getting, I guess it was okay.
While I was thinking…. Not so clean thoughts, I shaved my legs and scrubbed my body from all the dried sweat. I pulled the plug to the water and stood up and turned on the shower to wash off the bubbles and conditioner in my hair.
I stepped out of the shower and shook the water from my very long blonde locks. Then took the towel off of the hanger and dried off. I threw the towel over the curtain rod and put on my Victoria's Secret purple robe. I roll up the sleeves and empty by makeup bags out onto the counter.
Time to get to work.
A little over thirty minutes and the bruises were perfectly concealed. I smiled at my expert work. It's rain resistant, to an extent. But I have to be careful not to rub it up against anything. I quickly brush on some concealer under my eyes and slick on mascara.
I open the door and make my way into Milyssa's room. She was sitting on her stomach reading a book.
"What cha readin'?"
Milyssa looks up from the book, but doesn't move from her position. "Oh, it's some book mom wanted me to read. It's about a psychic guy who saves people and is being hunted down by demons."
"That sounds pretty interesting. Soo uhh. Look at my wrists." I insisted as I hold them up for her to see.
She jumps in excitement. "That looks really good! I can't even see the bruises!"
I giggle and look quite proud of myself. "Shhh, I don't want the whole house to know I'm hiding bruises somewhere!" I smiled. "I'm a little worried at how long it's going to last. Guess I'll just have to carry around all my makeup!"
Milyssa just looked embarrassed. "Sorry," she said in a more hushed tone, "I should have been quieter!" She looks back at her book, which had fallen closed, then frowned. "Crap. So how is Kakuzu doing?"
"He's okay. Just tried to teach me how to fly." I say sarcastically. "He's so heavy and muscly. Being on a trampoline with him is scary…. But I was thinking…. You and I have a lot of clothes and he only has one pair. While he's in the shower I think I'll wash them. But he can't spend forever in those clothes. Hell, he probably shouldn't be walking around in the clothes he wears in the manga…."
She giggles. "Flying sounds fun! But about the clothes… we could give him some of dad's clothes for now, but I really don't think they will fit at all. So…. Maybe a trip to Goodwill or something?"
"That sounds like a good idea. I don't think dads clothes will work. We could give him a big curtain!" I snicker. "Wow…. Five years ago, if I told you that today, we were going to go shopping with an Akatsuki member, would you have believed me?"
"I would have told you to share the happy pills!" Milyssa snorts.
"Alright. I'll go teach the angry giant about indoor plumbing. Then well go thrift shopping!" I replied happily as I grab a pair of light blue jean shorts, underwear, and a black short sleeved top and bolt back to the bathroom.
I throw on the clothes and pull all my wet hair into a bun on top of my head, being mindful of the makeup. I brush my teeth and head out to go get Kakuzu.
"Alright. So this is the toilet. When you're done doing your business you just pull on this little leaver and it all goes away. Toilet paper is right here," I point to the white roll attached to the side of the counter, right next to the toilet. "And this is the shower. This is where the water flows out and this dial will help you determine how hot or cold you want the water to be. If you want the tub to fill up with water you put in this rubber stopper." I hold up the stopper then set it back down on a little shelf. "If you pull on this leaver, the water will come out up there." I demonstrate while he watches and nods.
"Alright. I'll be in the hallway, get undressed and hand me your clothes. While you're taking a shower ill wash your clothes as well, so you're all clean. But take your time. It'll take the clothes about thirty minutes to be done."
Before I could even move, he lifted his shirt above his head and let it fall to the floor.
If this were some anime I probably would have gotten one of those crazily gushing bloody noses and passed out for a week. But all I did is stare at him, completely dumbfounded by his tan and perfectly chiseled body.
"Get the hell out." He demands as he hooks his thumb into his waist band.
I let out a little shriek as I bolt out the door. A moment later his clothes fell to my feet and I heard the shower turn on.
I snatch up his clothes and ball them up angrily. He did that on purpose! I storm down the hallway and pass Ian as I grumbled about buff men who need an attitude adjustment. He just looked at me funny until I disappeared into Milyssa's room.
…
"He stripped in front of me."
"What?!"
"Well not completely naked…. But I saw his whole upper half… and it was georg- Uhh. No. I'm not going there." I turn red as I yank open my suitcase and snatch out my own dark colored, dirty clothes.
"I'm going to do laundry." I growl as I stalk out of the room and down the stairs.
I try to throw the clothes into the washer but I accidentally drop a garment. It was Kakuzu's shirt. Just as I was about to throw it in there his scent wreathed around me. I bring it closer to my nose and drink in his luxurious scent.
"Uhhh. What are you doing?"
"Baaahhh!" I howl as I was caught off guard.
Mrs. Hilko was standing there at the mouth of the room looking at me as though I had lost my mind.
"I was… I was uhh… I was just smelling my perfume. Ya know. Gotta wash clothes and I was trying to figure out which scent this one had on it. So I had to uhh, smell it. Well anyways I think its Burberry or Polo. I have so much perfume it's hard to keep track." I babble nervously as I throw the shirt into the washer and pray that she doesn't notice that it's not mine.
She just shakes her head and smiles as she walks away.
Baka! Why am I so stupid sometimes?! I grab a bottle of detergent, pour in the liquid and slam the lid of the washer down. Then I walk into the living room and collapse onto the couch in between two of Milyssa dogs. Bunny, a cuddly and hyperactive, female Doberman. And Neptune, a calm but 'I want to lick your face off' male Siberian Husky. There was also Bagheera who was a grumpy old man. His dad was a Chihuahua and his mother was a Springer Spaniel. He took after his mom in size, but he looked more like a Chihuahua in the facial structure. Gotta hand it to his old man, the dog had some game.
I smiled as I watched him get up lazily and amble into the kitchen. Bunny was passed out at my feet and Neptune was asleep in the corner, looking cute with his tail covering his nose. Aww.
I grab the controller off of the coffee table and turn on Netflix. I mindlessly watch Drop Dead Diva as I wait for the clothes to be done.
Once the clothes were washed and dried, I carried them upstairs.
"Kuzu." I knock.
The door swings open. "Yeah."
Yet again am I reminded of how glorious of a body he has. The smell of the fruity body wash mixed with his usual scent of black pepper, pine, and blood. Making him utterly intoxicating. Little droplets of water sill clung to him, making his body dazzle under the harsh lights of the bathroom. His dark locks tousled and dripping.
A fluffy navy blue towel hugged his hips loosely. If his hand weren't there to hold the fabric in place… a thin line of dark hair started at his belly button and trailed its way down to a place that the towel was thankfully covering.
His broad shoulders, big muscular chest, perfectly built six pack, thick corded arms that looked like they could crush someone's skull… every inch of his exposed skin absolutely begged to be touched.
If I was some crazed hormonal woman who acted out on every sexual desire, I probably would have thrown the clothes on the counter and did him right there. Because with every glance, every second of being in this tiny room with this dripping wet, tall, dark, and muscular, half naked man, was setting flame to my desire.
Good thing I'm not sex crazed... Right? No, you're just too chicken. Everything in your body is screaming at you to jump him right here with the door open. But no, you have to hesitate and look like a damn deer in headlights. Just do it!
I threw the clothes on the counter….. And ran down the hallway, into Milyssa's room and slammed the door behind me.