Thank you guys so much for the reviews! I really appreciate it! Just to let you know, I do plan to use everyone's ideas (Unless there's suddenly tones and tones of suggestions), so don't worry! I might use them in the next chapter, or save them until later! :) I love all of you guys who gave me suggestions!
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Sasori drifted away from the edge of the Akatsuki's hideout, taking in the rain that splashed against his skin. Sure, he couldn't feel its coldness – but the atmosphere was stunning. And Deidara claimed he didn't know the meaning of true art.
He kicked a stone, sending it through the trees, bouncing from ledge to ledge. It moved so swiftly, so gracefully… so powerfully. Kind of like his puppets.
His creations.
Masterpieces.
"Good, just in time!" He frowned as Tobi yanked his cloak by the side, bouncing up and down. The kid's behavior was generally obnoxious, but today, it seemed even more irritating then usual. "Sakima just dared Sakura to play "Ten minutes in heaven" with one of the Akatsuki of her choice!"
Sasori rolled his eyes, aggravated by the idea of playing such a foolish game. There were still many more biju to extract from their jinchuriki hosts, and no time to waste. Why would Pain have decided on taking part in this-
"Come on!" Tobi started dragging him towards a large circle of people, most of them shinobi he recognized. Some of them sat cross-legged, others propped against the cave's walls; everyone seemed to have given into Tobi's requests. "Deidara-Kun even agreed to play! You do want to be better then Deidara-Kun, right?"
Sasori growled. Maybe just one game wouldn't hurt.
"So, Sakura..." Sakima stood in the middle of the circle, black eyes gleaming. Her expression was sly – aimed directly at her victim. "You've been dared to play "Ten minutes in heaven" with one of the Akatsuki of your choice. Who do you choose?"
Sakura's face had gone bright red, and she fiddled around with her Konoha leaf headband. Her eyes darted around the room.
"Um... I-I choose…" She stumbled over her words, giving a nervous giggle. Her gaze was locked on one of the Akatsuki members. "D-Deidara?"
"Hmm?" Deidara looked up from the piece of clay he had been sculpting, eyes wide with surprise. His cheeks had turned pink. "What do I have to do, un?"
Sakima let out a dark laugh. "You guys have got to spent ten minutes locked in a closet. There are no rules, so you can basically do whatever you want! Oh, well... except kill one another."
"All right, man!" Kisame slapped Deidara on the back, giving him a thumbs up. He motioned for him to get up. "Finally playing it up with the ladies, I see. Come on, show her what you're made of!"
Deidara's face was now matching the same color as Sakura's. "I… Don't really think this is such a good idea, hmm?" He hesitantly got to his feet, hands now hidden inside his cloak.
Hidan chuckled. "Oh, come on! We don't have all day, you know! Just get it over with, before I beat the s*** out of you!"
"Oh, all right." Deidara walked over to Sakura, steps unsure, and made his way over to the closet. (Located conveniently in a stone cave. What was I supposed to do?) They each stepped into the tiny room, and with a click of the latch, shut the wooden door.
Everyone was silent.
"Wow!" Konan had begun to laugh, wisps of paper fluttering to the ground. She covered her mouth with one palm. "Awesome dare, Sakima! That's just was Deidara deserved." She paused, teeth glimmering. "Can I dare someone now?"
A few people nodded.
"Go ahead," Tobi told her, still bouncing up and down. He was tapping his foot to some imaginary tune, making a loud, echoing sound that ricocheted off the cave walls. "It's free for all!"
"Okay," Konan rubbed her palms together, looking thoughtful. After a second's reflection, she turned to Hidan. "Hidan."
"Yeah?" Hidan glared at his teammate. It was obvious that Konan had something up her sleeve, and he wasn't the type of person who would let it go unobserved. "What the f*** do you want me to do?"
Konan smiled slowly. "Hidan… I dare you to not swear for one full hour. Not a single curse."
He blinked. "What? What the h*** do you mean? How do you expect me to-"
"And if you do," Konan interrupted, now exchanging a secret glance with Pain. "You have to be Kakuzu's man slave for an entire day."
Kakuzu let out a low chuckle.
"Nice one, Konan," Zetsu agreed, nodding. "We could do without his fowl language for an hour."
Hidan growled. "Oh, for crying out loud!" He narrowed his eyes, folding his arms across his chest. "Fine. I accept your stupid dare. Just watch out, 'cause when it's my turn, you're dead meat."
"Oh, I'm so scared." Konan pretended to shiver, each laugh sending out a shower of little papers. She pointed to her watch. "Okay, so starting now… no swearing, Hidan!"
"Fine, whatever." Hidan grumbled. "I won't swear."
"Yay, no swearing!" Tobi sprung up from the cave floor, clapping his hands. He ran into the center of the circle, pointed at Naruto, one of his guests, and laughed. "Now it's my turn! Truth or dare?"
Naruto eyed Tobi boldly, without a slight hint of fear. "Truth, believe it!"
"Okay!" Tobi gave a sheepish grin under his orange mask. "Is it true that Uchiha Sasuke was your first kiss?"
The loud crowd, which, up until now, had been chattering away, grew attentive.
"Why did you have to ask that!?" Sasuke exclaimed, embarrassment turning into fury. He glared at Tobi, then at Naruto. "How do you even know if he'll tell the truth?"
Tobi's eyes grew round. "Why wouldn't he tell the truth?" He suddenly stopped bouncing, as if what Sasuke had said to him was something completely new. "You mean… he would… lie? But… that's against the rules!"
Sasuke sighed.
"It's called a lie, Tobi." Zetsu's other half hissed. "We lie all the time. It's useful for tricking your prey, then killing them..."
Pain glared at the whole group. "Okay, let's just get on with the question, okay? Deidara and Sakura's time in the closet is almost up."
Naruto had grown a little red. "Okay. Um…" He scratched his head, giving a nervous grin. "Well… yeah. It's true."
"You mean you guys kissed?" Kisame was aghast with surprise. He started laughing, deep and menacing.
"You like… Sasuke?" Konan's jaw had dropped to the ground.
"Does Sasuke like you back?" Tobi's excited mood had returned, and he was now dancing around the two embarrassed boys. "You should get married!"
The sound of Sasuke's head slamming against the rock walls was heard throughout the entire cave.
"No!" Naruto threw his hands up in the air, in attempt to calm the assumptions. He leapt to his feet, frantic to stop everyone's questions. "No, no, no! It was a complete accident! I was angry at Sasuke, and then this idiot pushed me, and our lips touched! It was nothing! Really! You've gotta believe me!!!"
Kisame was doubled over with laughter. "Sure we do, Naruto. Sure we do."
Naruto crossed his arms, bright red, while Sasuke continued to band his head, seething.
Tobi waved his arms in the air. "Okay, everyone!" He chirped, motioning towards the closet. "How about a little break before Deidara-Kun and Sakura finish up? I'm hungry… But hasn't this been fun? Tobi's such a good boy!"
So, what do you think? I think Deidara's just sooo awesome, but the rest of the characters are amazing, too! :D
If you want to suggest something about what's happened so far in the story (Ex. What Deidara and Sakura did in the closet), please e mail me! I'd love to receive some ideas, so that you'll all be happy with the story. :D
I'm hoping to post more soon! Thank you!