Well, my dear readers, June has not been my month.

The first two weeks I was doing tech for a play so I was exhausted then, the day after the play ended, I was a counselor for a art camp for kids 4-6 years old. I was tired, yes, but was having fun with the children. Somehow I got sick the day camp ended(and over a week later I am still sick). One of my boyfriend's dogs was put down for a very stupid reason by his mother. Then to add even more to this fantastic month my purse got stolen (it had my glasses, ID, earbuds, and I had gotten paid that day.) and in that same morning my boyfriend's dad had a heart attack (He is doing fine now).

So you see why it took a while to update...Well enjoy!

*mumbles a disclaimer*

"So...You didn't get together..?" A blue man asked slowly, happiness swelling inside him. He had this bet wrapped up.

The albino gave a slight nod and was about to answer when Deidara interjected "Why did you let him get away!" Hidan narrowed his eyes at the lack of 'un' in his friend's outburst but dismissed it knowing the blonde to be a helpless romantic.

"Calm down princess, it's not like we have any fucking reason to get together. We hate each other." The blonde slumped back into his chair, arms crossed, and mumbled:

"Didn't sound like you hated him a minute ago, un." Hidan frowned.

"What the hell does that mean?" the albino asked incredulously. How dare he insinuate he had feelings for that bastard! Kisame watched Deidara struggle to keep his smirk hidden from their flustered friend.

"It means you sounded like you were happy to have been screwed by Kakuzu-san, un." The blonde stated nonchalantly as he inspected the nails on his right hand. Hidan was too easy to read, the artist could practically feel the embarrassment of having been caught liking their manager radiating off of him.

Hidan's cheeks stained red as he stood up and yelled "That's shit! I...I was fucking disgusted!" causing everyone in the cafe to stare at the profane man. Deidara laughed and pulled the silver-haired back down to his seat.

Kisame was frowning but couldn't find himself being upset, perhaps he should be happy because that narcissist is finally showing interest in someone other than himself.

Hidan has always had a sort of strength or confidence that wasn't really there. Maybe that's the reason he is so worried about being tied down, not confident of being responsible for not only his feelings but somebody else's too.

He knows full well Hidan doesn't think he can be loved, his dead parents only ever scolded him for his foul mouth, obnoxious personality, and reckless behavior thus Hidan never felt like he was worth much. He turned to alcohol and partying to remedy his childhood problems, not that he or Dediara helped Hidan's drinking habits.

Losing the bet...it's only money right? And pride...

"Relax, I'm just saying you should go for it, un." Hidan looked at him confused.

"Go for what?" He asked stupidly. Kisame sighed audibly.

"He means you should try a serious relationship with Kakuzu. Go on date, see how it works out." Deidara sent a puzzled look to the blue man, watching as he stood from the table.

"I need to get going, I'm taking Itachi to a movie." Kisame proceeded to leave a 5 on the table to cover the cost of his tea.

"Oh, and Deidara? I'm simply giving you a handicap, not surrendering." He said flashing the blonde an arrogant smile.

"What the fuck was that about?" Hidan asked after their friend walked out the door. Deidara frowned.

"Nothing...You better go on that date, un!...Kisame wait! " Before the albino could reply the blonde had run out the door after the blue man. Hidan sat there, confused, for a moment before angrily noting the blonde had left him to pay for his prissy most-expensive-item-on-the-menu drink.

Work was going as usual for everyone, aside from Hidan obviously avoiding the Manager. Kakuzu was aware of this and of the nervous glances the albino was giving him.

Hidan was simply contemplating his options...He'd wait until the right moment...Or maybe he should just let it be, or maybe he should take the dive...No he shouldn't do anything at all, it might turn out badly...He wouldn't be able to sleep with any fucker if he committed...but he'd still get sex , right? Yea...No it won't work...But that's shallow...

Now common sense says that chopping vegetables with a very large sharp knife while distracted isn't smart. Hidan says to hell with it, I'm thinking.

"...an...Hidan!" the young man was snapped back into reality when he finally noticed the subject of his thoughts had a grip on his wrist, looking at him worriedly.

"What's with you today?" His superior asked. Hidan thought it to be a stupid question and decided to give a, typical, stupid answer.

"Nothing." He stated blankly, trying not to look the taller man in the eye.

"'Nothing' doesn't make someone stare into space like a zombie."

"I was fucking working like I usually do, shithead." Uneasiness fully settled in when he finally caught a glimpse of those acid green eyes. Why did he look so worried?

He was answered when Kakuzu raised the pale arm in his hand up to eye level. Hidan saw red liquid trickling down his finger, a cut. He hadn't even noticed the blood, let alone the pain.

"I..." Hidan, for once, couldn't find an excuse for himself. Kakuzu walked the younger man into his office, motioning for him to sit down while he fetched the first aid kit.

"Hidan, if this has anything to do with me..." Hidan looked at him, sighed, then turned his attention to the hand that was now trying to mend his finger. It wasn't too serious, just a light cut across the top of his pointer-finger. Lucky.

"No, I just...Well...I hated you." The older man frowned behind his mask, but waited for the albino to finish.

"I thought 'Oh shit' when I realized we fucked. But later...Dei said I sounded fucking happy about it." one of the rare times he, angrily, admitted Deidara had probably been right.

"So...?" Kakuzu knew what he felt himself, but he also knew Hidan was torn. He didn't want to force the younger man into something he didn't want.

Hidan stood, closing the distance between them. Maybe it could be fun, a game. He did enjoy messing with people...and Deidara always seemed happy...

"Kakuzu," He pulled the mask so it hung around the tanned man's neck, revealing his chiseled features. Leaning in close, a teasing breath on his managers lips, he whispered.

"Let's fucking date." mouth slightly parted, expecting a kiss, Kakuzu heard a chuckle and saw a wicked smile placed on his employee's face that was still only inches away from his own.

He growled and tried to grab the smaller man only to be dodged. Standing from his chair he, after a moment of chasing the laughing man, caught him against the wall.

"You shouldn't tease me." Kakuzu warned, Hidan still grinning like a maniac.

"It's not like you can do shit to me here." Knowing he was right the albino was released. Just looking at the irritated look on his managers face sent another smile soaring across his face and he decided it was fun to piss him off this way too.

"Well, sir, I'm getting back to fucking work." Kakuzu gave an annoyed grunt in response. Hidan sill felt odd maybe this dating shit is what makes blondie so giddy all the time.

Before he left the office he heard a quiet "Dinner tonight?" from behind him, there was of course a twinge a fear in the back of his mind. What if this became serious? He could always just end it right...?

"Hell yea."

I know Hidan got a little strange at the end but I know I act childish around my bf and felt he wouldn't be an asshole all the time. Love does strange things to people, even if you don't know you're in love yet.

By the way I wrote this really late at night so I will probably edit any grammar mistakes later.

Tell me what you think, whether you liked it or not. ~*Review*~