In this installment, the morning after for Temari and Shika, Itachi finally gets to take Deidara away, and Iruka gets bad news.

Chapter Sixteen

"Temari honey, wake up. Dei's leaving today and you have to go say goodbye, remember," Shikamaru said as he stood at the bedside with a breakfast tray in his hands. He had gotten up before six and made her favorite breakfast of pancakes.

Temari opened her eyes and stretched causing the sheet to slide below her breasts as she arched and twisted bringing back memories of last night. Shikamaru tried to fight back his lust as she smiled at him. "And Ino's always going on and on about how lazy you are," she said in a sleep husky voice. She pulled the sheet back up with a slight blush and sat back against the pillows.

"Ino's never been my girlfriend," he said flushing slightly. "I like to spoil my woman even if she's troublesome."

Temari pulled him down for a heated kiss. "I like to be spoiled," she murmured against his lips, "and I can be really troublesome sometimes."

"That's why you're my ideal woman," he grinned. "Now stop tempting me and eat your breakfast." He sat down next to her on the bed and put the tray over her lap.

Temari shared her breakfast with Shikamaru feeding him bites and licking the syrup that she purposely dripped on his lips, chin, and neck playfully sucking and nipping until Shikamaru took the fork away and flipped the tray out of the bed. He pulled her down onto the bed as she squealed. "You're a messy eater, 'Mari," he admonished her playfully. He picked up bits of pancake that remained on the plate and put one of the sticky syrup covered globs on her neck, then one covering each nipple, and one on her lower abdomen causing Temari to scream at the gooey texture. "This is how I like my breakfast," he purred as he lowered his mouth to the pancake piece stuck to her neck and devoured it sucking the sensitive flesh of Temari's neck, marking her.

Temari tilted her head to allow him better access as Shikamaru continued to suckle her neck until there was a deep angry purple mark. She let out a ragged breath and whispered his name as he moved down to eat the pieces stuck to her already erect nipples licking away the sticky syrup. "Shika," she whimpered.

"Pancakes a la Temari are the best," he said as he consumed the last bit that had slipped to her pelvis before licking away the syrup trail. He slid his body back up hers and caught her lips in a blistering kiss.

"Make love to me, Shika," she demanded as she thrust against him.

"I thought you'd never ask," he said softly before sliding between her legs and claiming her body again.

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Deidara sat on a stool in the bakery nervously watching the clock. He was dressed in black thinking the color befitted the situation as he waited for Itachi. His bags were packed and sitting in the studio next door. Itachi had texted him last night he would pick him up from the bakery instead of the house since it was closer to the airstrip and Deidara was glad for the extra time with his family to help calm his nerves. He had hardly slept at all last night as scenario after scenario ran through his head. Most of them starred Itachi sporting a black cape and long thin moustache which he twirled maniacally as he tortured him sexually.

He glanced at the clock again, eleven thirty; Itachi would be there in a half hour to take him only Kami knows where for three days; alone. He eyed the door wondering if he ran, would Itachi find him. He snorted at the idea. Itachi knew he'd never leave his family and all the devil had to do would be to wait and he'd have Dei in his clutches. It was hopeless to try and escape.

"You look nervous," Naruto said.

"Oh really, Naruto, you think so?" he asked sarcastically. "That's like saying the sky is blue or you're a ramen loving baka," he snorted.

"You don't have to be a bitch about it," Naruto yelled as Deidara glared at him.

Gaara put a hand on Naruto's shoulder and shook his head. "Don't," he warned. "Not today. He's not himself." He pulled Naruto away to go set up for lunch.

"Okay everyone, calm down. Dei I'm sure you're going to have a wonderful time," Iruka said. "Just think of it as an adventure like we used to have. Okaa-san never told us where she was taking us, we just went," he reminded his bother.

"I'd feel better if we were all going," Deidara grumbled.

"I don't think Itachi wants an audience for what he has planned," Kankuro laughed as he walked to the break room causing Iruka to glare at him and Deidara to pale.

"Stop it, Kan," Temari scolded. She put the 'closed for lunch' sign in the window. "You're not helping." She followed her brothers to the break room.

Iruka put his arm around Deidara and led him into the studio away from the rest of the family as the bell above the bakery gave a muffled ring. "What's wrong?" he asked gently sitting on the couch.

"I'm scared, nii-chan," Deidara said in a voice Iruka had not heard since they were children.

"What are you afraid of?" he asked.

"Did it hurt?" he asked. "You know…"

Iruka squashed the blush that tried to creep into his cheeks and squared his shoulders. "It didn't hurt," he began. "It was uncomfortable at times and felt more like pressure at first but then it was wonderful. Kakashi is very skilled and Itachi is probably just as skilled," he said. "I gave you the information I found on the internet didn't I?" he asked. When Deidara nodded his head Iruka continued, "Didn't you read it?"

"Yeah, but those stories made it seem so painful and bad," he said.

"Sometimes it is, but I also gave you information on how to prepare yourself too," Iruka said.

"I know nii-chan. I guess I want my first time to be romantic and slow, but Itachi-san sounds like as soon as the plane lands my clothes are gonna be ripped off, my heels are coming up, and he's gonna fuck me until he can't get it up anymore. It just seems like he's satisfying his lust but I want it to be special even though I know I'm only one of many to him. After this weekend he'll move on," Deidara said sadly, "but he'll still be my one and only."

Iruka regarded his brother silently. He didn't know what to say to him to make him feel any better since he knew all too well what Deidara was feeling. "You just have to have faith he won't hurt you and you won't hurt him," Iruka said the words he'd been telling himself about him and Kakashi aloud.

"That's all you got?" Deidara asked helplessly.

"It's all I've got for now," Iruka said. "I know exactly how you feel, Dei. I thought Kakashi just wanted to sleep with me because he's probably the biggest perv I've ever met, but we're still together. Do you want to be special to Itachi; to have a relationship with him?"

"More than anything I've ever wanted before."

Iruka nodded. "It won't be easy you know. You'll have to fight for it, but if it's what you want it'll be worth every battle."

Deidara gave his brother a watery smile. "Thanks nii-chan. I feel better now. Really I do," he insisted when Iruka gave him a doubtful look. "What time is it?"

"Eleven forty-five."

"Oh, Kami-sama," Deidara whispered. "He'll be here any minute now."

"Let's go eat," Iruka said as he wrapped an arm around his brother's shoulder and led him back through the door. "I thought I shut this when we came in," he muttered to himself when he saw the door cracked open.

Itachi stood in the corner of the bakery hidden in the shadows as the brothers passed by him blindly to go join their other siblings in the break room for lunch. His dark eyes narrowed as he watched them disappear into the room. He left the bakery pulling out his cell phone and made calls as he instructed his driver where to go.

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"I'm sorry about earlier, Naru," Deidara said. "I'm just a little on edge."

"It's okay, Dei," Naruto said as he patted his brother's shoulder. "I'm on edge too so remember how awesome I am now when it's my turn to wig out which will be soon if the teme doesn't fuck me."

"If Itachi-san gets too aggressive, you can strip him naked and tie him to a tree like you did to that guy in Spain who tried to kidnap you, Temari, and Naruto," Gaara offered.

"Remember how angry okaa-san and George were when they found out what happened?" Temari giggled.

"You guys stripped him naked. It wasn't our fault he thought we were angels," Deidara snorted.

"He found out you weren't quick enough," Kankuro snorted. "Besides he deserved to be stripped naked, the pedo."

"We've never been back to Spain," Iruka said thoughtfully before looking at Gaara. "Italy neither."

"That wasn't my fault. The guy thought I was the reincarnation of a renaissance master and he tried telling me he was a Medici and we belonged together," Gaara said incredulously.

"I'll never forget how George chased that guy through the Trevi Fountain and held him under while okaa-san scooped you up screaming for the police. Weren't we around ten then?" Naruto asked as he laughed.

"Nine," Gaara said before he turned back to Iruka. "What about you in Romania when that guy trapped you in his wine cellar for your 'indiscretion', or Kankuro when we went to visit the tribe in Africa and he got married to the princess?" Gaara asked grumpily. "Kankuro almost started a tribal war and I think they have wanted posters lining the border of Romania with our pictures on it."

Kankuro groaned, "Please never tell that story to Ino."

"Okaa-san swore each time she was never going to take us out of the country ever again!" Iruka laughed as he blushed and scratched his nose.

Deidara laughed as they remembered past trips with their family. He felt a pang that it would only be him this time and the rest of his family wouldn't be sharing the adventure, but at the same time he was getting excited thinking about the fun he and Itachi could have.

Iruka looked over at Gaara and smiled at him with love. He knew Gaara had brought up their past trips to help Deidara cope with his anxiety and from the way Deidara was smiling and laughing, he had succeeded. "It's about time to open up again," he said as he hugged his littlest brother whispering 'you're the best' into his hair causing Gaara to blush.

"What time is it?" Deidara asked looking around for the clock. It was twelve twenty. "It's not like Itachi-san to be late. He said he didn't want his schedule messed with," he said thoughtfully.

"I don't," said a smooth dark voice. "I scheduled a little family time before leaving," Itachi moved out of the shadows and looked at Deidara's face. None of the strain he had glimpsed earlier was there.

"Do you always have to materialize?" Deidara asked. "It's like you're supernatural or something." He turned to his family and gave everyone hugs and kissed Temari's head. "I'll see you in a few days."

"Bring me a souvenir!" Naruto shouted, "Something orange."

"I'll try," Deidara promised before stepping into the studio and grabbing his bags.

Itachi pulled him back by the elbow. "They're already in the car, let's go." Deidara waved to his family before swallowing his nerves and following Itachi out to his limo.

"That's him," the young man in the bushes said as he pointed. "He's the one Aniki left us for."

The two other young men watched as Itachi opened the door to the limo and guided Deidara inside. "I didn't think Aniki liked drag queens. He's not even that good looking. We're better than him," the blond whined.

"Where are they going?" the other blond asked as he clung to his blond friend.

"Let's follow them," the brunet said and they ran for his car. They followed Itachi's limo keeping two car lengths behind so they weren't seen until it reached a private airstrip.

"Itachi-san, won't you tell me where we're going?" Deidara asked as he put his hand into Itachi's outstretched one and stepped out of the limo.

"No," Itachi said flatly refusing to tell. He stroked his bangs out of his eye. "It's a surprise."

"That bitch!" the whiny blond screamed as he watched Itachi touch the drag queen so lovingly then lead him toward a private Learjet. "Aniki is taking him somewhere. Aniki never took us anywhere!"

Three sets of eyes narrowed. "This isn't over. He'll regret dumping us!" the brunet vowed as he watched with hatred in his eyes as the stunning blond was led away by his former lover.

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Itachi had his face buried in a newspaper he wasn't really reading as he thought about the conversation he had overheard between Iruka and Deidara. He came to the decision that he'd keep his hands to himself until Deidara was ready to sleep with him; it would kill him, but he'd wait. 'Hn, when did you start caring so much for other's feelings?'

'Deidara's not just some random fuck,' he argued, 'he's special to me.'

'When has anything been special to you?'

'I refuse to argue with you since you are a part of my subconscious that is determined to make me feel badly because of past 'relationships'. Unfortunately for you, I don't feel badly about my past entanglements because they were based on sex alone; we were all adults and we all consented to it, besides it was those 'relationships' that made me realize how special Deidara is. Now fuck off,' he thought savagely and the little voice in his head disappeared.

Deidara watched Itachi who had his face buried in a newspaper as the jet streaked through the air slicing through the clouds like a hot knife through butter. He went over and sat next to the demon that was going to ravish him and put his hand on his chest and leaned in for a kiss trying to take some control over what was going to happen to him.

"What are you doing?" Itachi asked in a strained voice.

"I thought we could…"

Itachi closed his eyes and counted to ten before opening them again. 'Whoever made people think that closing your eyes shit actually worked should be drawn and quartered,' he thought. Deidara's wide blue eyes were determined, and they were full of fear. "Why don't we just let it happen naturally," Itachi said before turning back to his paper.

Deidara stared incredulously at Itachi. "You're serious?" he asked as he moved away from Itachi.

"Why wouldn't I be?" Itachi asked as he turned his page.

"Maybe because you seemed determined to fuck me as soon as you got me alone," Deidara snapped as his sky blue eyes lit up with anger.

Itachi smiled inwardly when he saw the spark in those eyes. He didn't want Deidara to look like a virgin sacrifice headed for his doom. He wanted the hellion to fight him. "Whatever gave you that impression?" he asked as he arched a sardonic brow at Deidara. "Besides, we've been alone before."

Deidara gaped at Itachi as his face darkened with rage. "You mean to tell me that I've been twisted up inside thinking about this, dreaming about this at night and you…" he trailed off.

Itachi smirked, "I didn't know you dream about me, Deidara," he said smoothly.

"Have nightmares is more like it," he grumbled as he glared at the smirking raven. He should feel grateful that Itachi was giving him a reprieve, but he felt kind of let down at the same time. "Now I still have to worry about when it's gonna happen," he grumbled some more. Deidara suddenly yawned as the tension left his body and exhaustion took over.

Itachi put the paper down and pulled him into his arms. "You didn't sleep last night," he stated.

"I was nervous," Deidara said as he settled into Itachi's arms.

"You think I'll hurt you," he said as he looked at the beauty in his arms.

"I don't know," Deidara said honestly as he looked into black fathomless eyes. "I think you can hurt me more than anyone else could."

"Do you trust me?" Itachi asked.

Deidara blinked a few times as he felt himself being hypnotized by Itachi's gaze. "I do trust you," he said softly as he remembered the gentle care Itachi had given him when he was ill.

"Hn," Itachi grunted softly. The captain's voice came over the loudspeaker announcing they were beginning their descent and for everyone to put their seatbelts on etcetera, etcetera.

The jet descended to a tropical island paradise jolting them slightly as they landed. A smirk graced Itachi's lips as they stepped out of the plane. He watched as his angel looked around the airstrip in wonder. "If you're this impressed with the airstrip, I can imagine the reaction you'll have to the island," he said humorously as Deidara gaped.

"Where are we?" Deidara asked.

"Fiji," Itachi said.

Deidara's eyes widened as he looked at Itachi. "You brought me to Fiji?" he asked.

"Hn," Itachi grunted as he watched the limo pull up. The driver and pilot piled the bags into the limo while Itachi pushed Deidara in. They were driven to an area with four bungalows that were double the size of a normal bungalow and all of them were out over the water and connected by walkways. There was a boat and two jet skis tethered to the dock.

Deidara gasped as he was led toward the huge house. There was a beautiful river stone mosaic in the entryway that was breathtaking, the rest of the floors were all thick glass and he could see the ocean when he looked down, the kitchen was a Martha Stewart wet dream, and all of the rooms were spacious and airy with comfortable, contemporary furniture in them. In the bedroom he was sharing with Itachi, there was a king sized canopy bed with mosquito netting all around. Outside, there was a porch that surrounded the whole house complete with deck chairs.

Deidara moved from room to room while Itachi sat on a couch and crossed his long legs. The house was a circle, so he would eventually find his way back to where he was. When he was done with his tour, Deidara's head was buzzing. He looked at Itachi who was highly amused by his shocked expression.

"What do you want to do first?" he asked. When he saw Deidara stifle a yawn he said, "Nap."

"But I'm not tired," Deidara said as he yawned again.

"If you don't sleep now, no festival tonight," he warned.

"We're going to a festival?" Deidara asked as he yawned again. He let Itachi lead him to their room.

"If you sleep," he said as he pushed Deidara into the bed and pulled the mosquito netting closed. He turned to leave when his wrist was caught. He looked down into sleepy blue eyes that not even the tropical skies could rival.

"Stay with me," Deidara said as he tugged on Itachi's arm. He slid over as Itachi slid into the bed next to him. "You were bringing me here the whole time?" he asked as he yawned again, the sound of the ocean lulling him.

"Hn," Itachi grunted, stunned when the golden beauty rolled into his arms and laid his head on his chest.

"Sorry for snapping at you. I was afraid," Deidara said truthfully.

"Meaning you're not anymore," Itachi said.

"You still scare me," Deidara yawned and Itachi frowned. Deidara closed his eyes and his breathing deepened as sleep started to overtake him. "I'm scared of how you make me feel," he murmured just before sleep claimed him.

Itachi sat in stunned silence with Deidara resting in his arms as his sleep induced confession played over and over in his mind. He thought about the words and what they meant. He looked into the sleeping face as he stroked away the bangs that covered his eye as Deidara clung to him. 'He loves me,' Itachi thought to himself as he watched Deidara sleep. He hadn't been sure of Deidara's feelings until now and a strong surge of ownership rose in him. He pulled Deidara's body closer to his and closed his eyes too.

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"Where did Itachi take him?" Naruto asked as he led Sasuke through the steps of the Cha-Cha-Cha, his hips swiveling as he went through the intricate footwork.

"Fiji," Sasuke said as he tried to keep up with Naruto and ogle him at the same time. "We have a cluster of houses there."

"I see, so Itachi took Dei away to a tropical island paradise and you're taking me to a snow covered mountain," Naruto said playfully as he tweaked Sasuke's frame.

"What can I say? I'm a jealous man and I don't want people staring at my dobe," Sasuke said.

"Awe, baby!" Naruto gushed. "I didn't know you cared." He batted his long eyelashes and made a kissy face at his teme.

"Hn," Sasuke grunted as he pulled the dobe into his arms.

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Gaara danced around the floor with Neji as he shook his head. "Those dance classes you missed are showing. You're going to need extra lessons."

"Lucky for me I have a wonderful private teacher who makes house calls," Neji purred into his ear.

"Hmm, maybe I'll give you some extra lessons tonight," Gaara promised.

"I look forward to it," Neji said as he pulled his redhead close.

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"Are you coming to my place tonight?" Shikamaru asked as he pulled Temari into his arms and spun her back out.

"If you want me to," she said as she danced the intricate footwork.

He pulled her into his arms again and circled their hips together. "I never want to let you go," he said.

"Mmmmm. Promise," she asked as they danced away.

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"They definitely did it last night," Ino said as she and Kankuro watched Shikamaru and Temari.

"What makes you say that?" he asked as his eyes narrowed on the man holding his sister.

"Are you blind? Just look at them. They look like us right after a good…" she was cut off by his hand across her mouth. She smiled with her eyes as she licked his hand.

"I really don't need that image," he said as he pulled his hand away. He warred with his big brother instincts and happiness he felt for his sister as he danced with Ino in silence.

"Kankuro he's a really good guy. Trust me, he'd never hurt Temari. He loves her too much," Ino said as she put her hand on his arm stopping his movements.

"I know, but she's my sister and…"

"I know you're protective," she said as she rolled her eyes. "C'mon, Kan, Temari's a strong capable woman and she can take care of herself. And I promise that if Shikamaru ever hurts her, I'll help you kick his ass."

Kankuro snorted as he pulled Ino closer. "I love you, woman," he growled.

"I know," she kissed him. "Now teach me these moves. Sakura invited us to her vows renewal ceremony and I want to wow her by showing up with the hottest guy and the best dance moves," she said as she smacked him on the buttocks.

"Yes ma'am," he said as he swept her away.

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"How long do you think it'll be before Ino worms a proposal out of Kankuro?" Kakashi whispered to Iruka as they watched the dancers.

"Not too long," Iruka laughed.

"How long before you'll accept a proposal from me?" he asked not looking at Iruka.

"I didn't know you proposed," Iruka stalled.

"I didn't, yet, "Kakashi said. "But I want to."

"Let's give it a little more time," Iruka said with a desperate edge to his voice.

"We can wait as long as you want Iruka, but I won't be changing my mind," Kakashi said as he glanced sideways.

Iruka blushed. "Are you coming over tonight?" he asked to change the subject.

Kakashi wanted to stay away from Iruka for a few days to give his little dolphin time to miss him. So far Iruka had not moved anything into his apartment and dodged the subject when Kakashi tried to bring it up. No matter what Kakashi said to Iruka, it wasn't getting through to him so maybe a little absence would make his heart grow a little fonder. "I have an early board meeting tomorrow and I'll be swamped with work for the next few days," he lied.

"Oh, um… well are you and the kids still coming over Saturday?" Iruka asked trying to hide the disappointment in is voice and failing miserably.

Kakashi almost gave in, but he needed Iruka to realize they belonged together. He gave him a slight smile, "I thought with Deidara coming home that day, it would be better if it were just you guys."

Iruka narrowed his eyes. "Everyone else will be there so I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be, unless you don't want to be," he said tightly. When Kakashi refused to meet his eyes Iruka stood in front of him. "What's this about, Kakashi?" he asked as he folded his arms across his chest.

"Nothing, 'Ruka-chan, I just thought you'd enjoy some family time…" Kakashi began but stopped at Iruka's irate look. "Never mind. Yes the kids and I will be over on Saturday."

"Try not to sound so excited about it," Iruka grumbled. He was becoming irritated now that he realized Kakashi wouldn't be around for the next few days and he'd be sleeping alone. "Can you come over just for a little while?" he pleaded.

Kakashi's hands balled into fists at his side as he fought the desire to scream yes. "Sorry. I gotta get to sleep," he said.

"Whatever," Iruka fumed before walking away leaving Kakashi behind to find a place to cool down. He knew he was acting like a cat in heat, but he craved Kakashi's body and was furious he couldn't have it.

The class wrapped up and they watched as the students filed out. Iruka caught Kakashi's form out of the corner of his eye and started to move towards him. "Goodnight, 'Ruka-chan," Kakashi waved before he got close and practically ran from the building to keep Iruka from touching him. He knew that if he did, he'd never be able to fight off the temptation to follow him back to his house.

"What's up with Kakashi?" Naruto asked as he and Sasuke approached the devastated looking Iruka.

'Not even a goodbye kiss,' Iruka thought miserably. "He has a meeting tomorrow morning so he's going home to sleep."

"There isn't a meeting tomorrow," Sasuke said before he thought.

Iruka turned frozen brown eyes to him. "What?"

"I mean I don't think there's a meeting tomorrow," Sasuke said as he tried to get out of the situation he unwittingly stepped into. Iruka turned on his heel and walked out of the studio. 'Oh shit,' Sasuke thought to himself. 'I have to call Kakashi.'

"What's wrong, teme?" Naruto purred oblivious to what just happened chalking it up to sexual frustration. He slid his body along Sasuke's purring with pleasure. "You wanna take another bike ride with me?" he asked.

All of the blood drained from Sasuke's brain and into his other head as he grabbed Naruto and forgot all about Kakashi.

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