Soft Kisses in the Rain (A Kisame Story)
Disclaimer: We don't own Naruto. This was made by Miyuki-ice-fox for my Kisame fangirl inside me. Enjoy!
Chapter 2 Slips Up Lead to Pain
"Kairi! You forgot to turn the freezer on last night! Now look at all of this! The seafood is rotten and I have to buy more!" Big Chef yelled, his perfectly round bald head was steaming with it red in anger. She could only bow her head, messing with the strings of her apron. This was the sixth time she forgot to turn the freezer on this month! How many more times will she forget?
"Big Chef, I'm so sorry about it! I was called home to take care of-" Her voice was rushing and shaky as she caught herself. She knew her boss wasn't in the mood for an apology and an alibi.
"That is bullshit Kairi! Bullshit! Last night when you were preparing shrimp for a customer, another employee said a man visited you! Then he saw you take off with the man, forgetting your duties. It better not of been some lustful act while you were on the clock! After an hour you didn't come back, I went to your house. Guess what I found. You weren't home! You didn't return until four in the morning! Six fucking hours later! Explain that to me Kairi!" Big Chef yelled, waving a large butcher knife around. The commotion also attracted the entire restaurant staff to flood into the kitchen, watching her get beat down like a dog. She was frozen in her spot, she couldn't explain the situation with Pain. She couldn't tell him the secrets, the Akatsuki, her being a sub medic. If she didn't tell him, then that would mean she would be losing her job. Turning away from the bald man, the raven haired woman walked off, knowing life could only get worse.
Kairi let a soft sigh escape her as she folded her apron, standing inside her small house. She only paused for a second before laying the apron down gently on the futon. The one thing that was on top of her list was to find a new job before people get suspicious. If not, they would wonder how she paid her groceries, rent, and clothing.
Three weeks past in a blur for the two Akatsuki members. Especially for Kisame, after meeting Kairi. The stars sparkled in the night sky against the black abyss that could swallow them if they didn't have the light. A half moon sat among the stars as it gave a dim light off. Its reflection was being shown as the lake rippled. Soft ripples barely disturbed the picture of the stars and moon. A sigh escaped his lips as the rouge mist ninja stared at the sky then the lake. Only a yard away or less, a small tent rested in the sand. This time they made sure they didn't put it in a pit of quicksand. A sleeping bag rustled, Itachi of the Uchiha clan resting in the cloth walls. If they made good time tomorrow, meaning they didn't run into anyone that could hold them back, they could get back to the hideout for dinner.
A small smile danced on his lips as he stared across the lake again. If he was lucky, no interruption like last night, he might be able to get three hours of sleep. Without warning, his mind started to wonder about the medic that healed him, Kairi. With his eyes wondering, he stared at the stars again, finding himself smiling all of a sudden. Her name meant water while his meant shark. Laughter started to echo in the woods nearby as Kisame was hunched over with that simple thought. Next thing he knows, he got nailed in the side of the head by a sandal. "I'm trying to sleep Kisame."
With her eyes coming from the fuzziness, Kairi knew something was going to happen today. Probably didn't help with the dream she had last night while she slept. For some reason, it had Kisame and her in it. There was this smokiness around them, like they were standing in the mountains. Thick forests were around them with one large clear lake being swallowed up by the woods. She noticed he was holding her close as he spoke to her. All it was muted though. She rubbed her eyes, thinking of one thing. She only met him once and that was three weeks ago. So why is she having dreams of him now?
Shaking her head, giving up for the explanation, she got out of the soft warm futon. Her night clothes consisted of a dark-blue T-shirt that was large enough to cover down to her knees and most of her arms. The twenty-two-year-old walked down the stairs, heading to her living room to turn the news on. Stepping onto the last step, her body froze up on its own. No gasp but pure silence as she stared at the center of the room. Sitting on her couch, two grass ninja was there.
Kisame fell out of his bed, earning a grunt from it all, after falling asleep a few minutes ago. He didn't even bother to change into his night clothes, that's how tired he was. He laid there, grabbing a pillow, tucking it under his head. He didn't even feel like getting off of the ground to get back into the bed. The door slid open, almost like there was no one in the entrance. Stepping to look in, Itachi Uchiha looked in with his cold, emotionless, onyx eyes. They stared blankly at his partner as he slumbered on the ground. He was still much very wide awake.
"Leader-sama has given us another assignment to complete." He said, making him glare at his blue partner. It probably didn't help with Kisame giving him a low growl.
"How many more bloody missions do I have to do before getting one good night of sleep?"
Kairi could only force herself to smile as the two ninja talked, raiding her house in the process. They looked for anything valuable, something that would pay good. So far they found nothing. She froze again, the thought coming into her mind. She had her Akatsuki outfit in the closet along with her medical bag. Her body shuttered as her dark green eyes widened. Just as she got out of her seat, intent on getting it, one of the ninja came running down the stairs, jumping from the third. Akatsuki colors were held tightly in his fists, a smile that was hysterical on his face.
"You're in the Akatsuki! We've just hit the jackpot! She must have valuables somewhere in this house." He started to dance around with his partner joining in. Panic was rising in her body as her heart started to beat frantically. Her throat was dry as it tightened. She felt like it was the end of the world. She has no valuables, she would be the only valuable thing in the house. They would realize it soon enough. They still danced around, thinking she was a highly skilled, deadly rouge ninja that could kill anyone in a breath. She wasn't like that, she couldn't hurt a fly, her only skill was to heal.
Kairi didn't have time to let the scream bubble out of her throat, it only slunk down into her stomach, being lost. Her head violently collided with the wall that was beside the tv. She was in shock as she felt her own blood fall down from the top of her skull. After that, everything was going in slow motion. She turned her head only to feel more shock go through her system as she saw twelve unavoidable kunai flying to her. She flinched, protecting her neck as the glass from a nearby window shattered. She froze as she felt two strong warm arms surround her, holding her tightly. They were tight around her slim figure, pulling her flush against the muscular chest of her savior.
In that same moment, the twelve kunai embedded themselves into the person's back. She looked up, only to hear a gasp escape her parted trembling lips. Shock was running through her as she looked to see the blue skinned Kisame.
"Don't look. Whatever you do, just don't look." He whispered it into her ear, hiding her face in his chest as two loud cracks echoed throughout the house. She knew the sound well, it was the sound of bones being broken or being snapped back into place.
"I'll get rid of the bodies, have her change. Kisame, help her pack anything of importance." A voice that sent chills down her spine, she looked over Kisame's arm. She recognized the young man as Itachi Uchiha. He rarely came inside the medical wing, the only time she did see him. It was because his eyesight started to fade. Pain asked her to examine his eyes, to find a way to cure it. She had no leads on that, only if it was part of the Sharingan's doing.
As they stood there, Kairi looked up at Kisame, seeing his face twist in pain. She could only open her mouth, forcing him to turn around. A soft gasp escaped her bluish-purple lips as she saw the twelve kunai embedded in his back.
"They're not that deep as you think they are." Kisame said, trying to reassure her. It didn't help with the cocky grin, she knew he never showed any true emotion. He was a machine, void of emotions, much like the other members. Turning back to the real world, she looked at him, glaring. She felt like slapping him at the moment. Looking around for Itachi, to dispose of the kunai, she couldn't find him nor the bodies. She shyly lifted her hand, placing it on the broad back of Kisame's. Using her other hand, she pulled them out. He grunted with each one she pulled out. At least he didn't whine about it. With the bloody kunai sitting on the floor, she traced each hole with a finger, watching them heal before her eyes. He turned, a smile on his face, only to have his eyes fall to her bare legs. She blushed, forcing her face to go beat red. If only she had slapped him for smiling the pain off.
"Let's get you dressed so we can head out." He said, picking up her Akatsuki outfit and handing it to her gently. He knew she was having a tough day, he was waiting for a breakdown. With a dark blush, she left to change into her clothes. He watched her disappear, smiling to himself. "I guess I got to put up with a tough girl and not a weakling that cries."
After packing clothes, the only thing she needs, next to her medical supplies, Kairi stood next to Kisame as Itachi lit a match and threw it onto cloth. The house started to glow red, making it look like a simple house fire. The Uchiha turned and nodded as he picked up Kairi's bags. She turned to face her house, watching the bright shade of red, only to let a loud gasp out. Kisame threw her onto his back. "You know Itachi. You could have used your jutsu." He glared at her, only to turn it into a stare.
"Hold on." He whispered it and just as she locked her arms around his neck, she saw the forest turn into a blur around her. Her eyes looked around in wonder as he ran through the forest, feeling a soft touch of leaves.