AN:
JK: ...Well, then. Good morning. I have finally checked my reviews and would like to say, I'm pleased that you people are enjoying this. Someone even drew a fanart of Kisame and Itachi in the first chapter!! (It was hilarious, but I don't know where it is because a friend showed me it) I'd also like to say I'm very grateful for all your suggestions.
To Fuhrer Sakura Taisen - Thank you for your concern! It's just a worry headache! (I ordered an Itachi plushie and a ring like, three weeks ago and it's still not here...!!)
To Jordan-san - I'm sorry to keep you waiting. I practically live on my computer, so I know how that feels...
To axon-san - I know what you mean, don't feel bad. And yes, I'm trying to make Kisame 'fatherly', so you pretty much have it.
To TEAL-BLU shamrock - I'd feel better if FedEx would move their lazy asses and deliver my plushie and ring!! But, I'm glad you like it and I am feeling better because after logging off earlier, I put an icepack on my head. To tell the truth, I'm most flattered that both you and Fuhrer Sakura Taisen are concerned. I feel so loved!!
To cip-san - You're right!! It's nice to see a reviewer who knows what's going on! He really doesn't understand, and he'll express his confusion in this chappie.
To t.A.T.u Crazi - First, I LOVE t.A.T.u!! That's such a cool penname! Second, sweetie, Deidara DOES get spanked. In chapter three. Did you not read that? Oh, well. You can just read it now. I'm happy you're enjoying this story.
Current Chapter Contains: References.
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
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"Why do you...(hic)...insist on doing this...to me...?"
"I love you."
It made no sense to him, really. If Kisame loved him, why did he hurt him? Itachi relaxed into his bed, hiccuping softly from crying.
(Why? I-It just...) he thought. Itachi sighed, nuzzling his pillow. He was confused as anything. And sore as anything. He reached back to rub his bottom, and was not surprised to feel heat radiating through his pants. "Ow, ow, ow, ow..." he muttered angrily. There was no way he would be sitting anytime soon, so he may as well get used to laying on his stomach. He sighed again, then stood up. (I'm going to talk to Deidara...)
-Deidara's Room-
"I'm so sorry, un!" Deidara said, hugging Itachi. "That was so embarrassing! After you left, I told them me too. Y'know, un. So you wouldn't be alone, un."
"It's...bizarre, though..." Itachi mused.
"I know! Why would Kisame tell them, and look like he was enjoying it, un!"
"He looked like he was enjoying it?!" Itachi gasped, crestfallen.
"Oh." Deidara realized that Itachi was talking about something else. "Well-"
"Never mind, Deidara." the black-haired shinobi said sadly. "I meant something else."
"What?"
"I meant...well, I asked Kisame why he insisted on spanking me."
"What did he say?"
"He said because he loved me."
"That makes no sense, un." Deidara agreed.
"I know. If he does love me, then why does he hurt me?"
"I dunno."
"Man, I don't even know what love is anymore. I just don't want him to hurt me anymore."
"Isn't there a song like that, un?" Deidara wondered.
"What is Love?" Itachi asked.
"How's that go?"
"What is love?
Oh, baby, don't hurt me,
Don't hurt me,
No more..." Itachi sang.
"Yeah! That one!" the blonde chirped. "You have a nice voice, un."
"Nah."
"Yes, you do. Now, I really don't understand where Kisame gets his logic if he puts hurting you and love together, un."
"Maybe this is that 'tough love' thing that the Child Psychology book I found on the shelf was talking about."
"When did-"
"I don't know."
"What can you do, un?" Deidara asked. Itachi pondered this for a moment.
"I'm going to test him."
"What?!"
"I'm going to test Kisame." Itachi got up from the floor and walked out.
"I don't like where this is going..." Deidara muttered fearfully.
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AN:
JK: Itachi's trying to see if Kisame truly DOES love him, so he's going to...well, I'll have to update again for you to find out!! Song was What is Love by Haddaway. Have a nice day, please.
