I think today is crazier than yesterday.
I'm packing my stuff while the others are getting changed. I discreetly drop my necklace into my bra because, well, who knows if they're snoopy and look in my bag? The group all use a disguise jutsu to make themselves look like travelers. They also all have matching straw hats too. What's up with them and matching? I'm surprised they don't' wear some sort of matching jacket or something.
"Hey, Nene," Deidara calls, coming up to me, "Here's a hat, un."
"For me?" I say, taking it doubtfully, "How come?" I ask perplexed.
"Just consider it a gift. Like a temporary member thing, un."
"Temporary member? Really?"
"Well, that's what I'm calling you. It's not anything official, un."
"Oh, thanks anyway. Un."
"Hey, That's my thing. You can't steal it. UN," Deidara says smiling.
"Why? Is it your trade mark? UNN?" I ask, mockingly.
We stare at each other with devious smiles.
"Nah, it's just a habit. UNN!" he grunts loudly.
"I might catch your habit after this, UUNNNN!" I grunt louder.
"UUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!"
"UUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNN!"
We're both "un"ing at the same time now and people are giving us weird looks.
"What. The fuck. Are you doing?" Hidan exclaims.
Deidara and I snap out of our 'un' fest and clear our throats.
"Nothing…" we say simultaneously.
"This is isn't over," Deidara declares.
"Agreed."
Approaching the gates of the village, Konan says to act happy and friendly, so everyone engages in fake conversations. When we're in earshot of the guards, Kisame pretend to say the punch line of a joke,
"So the cook says to the clerk, yeah, I'll take five!"
The group erupts into laughter, and I can't contain myself either. Laughter really is contagious.
"I'll be right back, guys," I say giggling, running ahead to the gates. I approach the guards and begin to explain my new fellow acquaintances.
"Nene, who are your friends?" one of the guards ask.
"I thought you would ask that. I met them in the woods taking a break. They're traveling everywhere; I hope it's okay if they can stay in Konoha for a little bit," I say sweetly.
"Travelers, eh?" He says, glancing over at the group laughing.
"Yep, they're really friendly, I spent the whole day with them," I enthusiastically wave to the posse, "Hey guys!" I call.
They stop their conversation and all wave back elated and smiling. The other guard chuckles,
"Yes, they look like a very nice group of people. As long as they don't' cause trouble, they're welcomed to stay."
"Thank you so much!" I squeal.
I beckon to the group to come over, jumping, as if I was really excited for these people. They rush over celebrating and thanking the watchpersons. The guards nod and warmly smile at them as they pass through the gates of the leaf village.
As soon as we're out of the guards sight, everyone goes back to their "cool, calm, and collected" look.
"This is the weirdest group of people I've ever met."
"Nene, find us some fuckin food," Hidan commands.
"Please." I scold.
"Please my ass."
"Well I guess you don't want to eat, then."
The other guys smirk and chuckle.
"If you don't feed us you can bet your ass that I'm going to sacrifice you to Jashin and have Zetsu eat you!"
"And if you try that I'll rip your arm off again!"
Hidan's head is about to blow up as I pause in front of the sushi place I stopped by earlier.
"Here?" I suggest.
"We're going to need something bigger than sushi," Konan says, "These are seven hungry men after all."
"Right…"
We continue walking in the streets and attract a lot of attention. We pretty much hog the road.
Every time we stop, someone has a problem with the restaurant or it's too full. So I take them to a small barbeque dive and hope it suits, and fits, us all.
"Will this do?" I hope. Everyone stares at the menu on the wall, and after careful scrutinizing, everyone finally agrees.
"Phew, you guys are hard to please," I sigh.
The waitresses quickly push together threes tables together to fit us all. As we scooch in, I let Konan sit before me. Sitting, she says, "I usually sit next to Pein, but a little change wouldn't hurt." I smile and agree as I take my seat at the end of the table. Across from me is Deidara, and next to him is Tobi. The waitress serves us water and we order a family style meal.
"This is going to be a long dinner…Do they even want me here? Should I have left?" I wonder, "Unless…they want me here to pay for all of this!"
I honestly can't tell if they're using me or really want me to tag along on their ring-mission. I want to believe it's the later, in fact, I hope it's the later, but I have a strong feeling that it's the before hand.
Waiting for our food, barely anyone talks to me. Since these guys decide to be snore-fests and keep to themselves, I become captivated by the small fountain the restaurant has when you walk in, but my attention is quickly diverted to Deidara, who happens to be focusing on me. He's starring and observing me, as if he's inspecting my stature.
I glance at him, and he looks away, but I keep my eyes focused on him, giving him a taste of what he was doing to me out of sheer boredom. I soak in his features, like his long girlie hair… it looks soft and silky, way better than mine. Then, I inspect his averted iceberg eyes trying to avoid eye contact with me. I have to admit, he has dazzling eyes, this guy.
"He knows I'm starring at him…" I think, "No one can keep their eyes to the side for so long."
So I keep gawking at him because frankly, to my surprise, I like looking at him. I can't believe I hadn't seen how handsome he is. Clear, slightly tan pinkish skin, great hair, muscular, and piercing eyes. Not only that, but he must be a hell of ninja if he's in this excusive group of talented people.
Shortly after I started starring, I could practically see a vein pop out of his head as he finally gave into my persistent starring. He turns to me and locks his eyes on mine and raises an eyebrow. I just rest my chin on my hand and keep looking. He copies me by putting his elbows on the table.
I can feel Konan observe us, amused, as she watches us have the most intense stare down in Konoha history.
I can tell Deidara is getting annoyed because he narrows his eyes at me. Note to self: he's short tempered. I squint back and lean in a tad more. His gaze is so powerful I feel like I'm about to sweat. I hope I'm having the same effect on him…
A few moments later, I notice that everyone has stopped their side conversations and has focused on us.
"You know, I can't tell if you like each other hate each other," Kisame finally says.
"Yeah, will one of you lose your petty competition already," Sasori says annoyed.
Deidara and I still stay silent, focusing on our little game.
"First your 'un' fest and now a staring completion. I barely heard you guys talk to each other," Konan says.
"Maybe they can read their freaking minds," Hidan adds.
"My bets are on the girl," Kakuzu prompts.
I can feel my face blush, "This is so embarrassing… but I won't loose. If he can do it, so can I."
"Tobi bets on Senpai!"
"I'm rooting for Nene."
"Deidara. Nene."
"Shit, I can't choose."
"Nene? Is that you?" A familiar female blond friend asks.
"SHIT. INO HOW COULD YOU?" I mentally scream.
I blink rapidly, forfeiting the staring contest and let Deidara win. I cast my gaze to Ino, who's walking over to our table.
"Hey, Ino!" I say with fake enthusiasm, rushing away from the table to meet her half way. I give her a hug and swing her around so her back is facing the group. "What are you doing here?" I question.
"This is my dad's favorite place! I'm picking up dinner. Who are your friends?" she says trying to look over her shoulder to see the table. I quickly grab her by the shoulders and rush her away to the bathroom.
"Be right back!" I say hurriedly, passing the group.
As soon as the bathroom door closes, Ino pounces with questions.
"Who are they?" She shrieks.
"Shhh, be quiet, I met them in the forest today."
"They're so hot! Why are you having dinner with them?"
"I said that I'd show them around town. They're just passing through… looking for the ring I found." I say sheepishly.
Ino gasps. "Are you saying that those are you're perverts? Who's ring do you have?"
"The silver haired guy…" I pull out the rink necklace out of my bra, "I need you to take this with you. I want to make sure they don't suspect me. I won't loose to that jerk."
"What do you mean loose?" She asks taking the ring and putting it in her pocket.
"Well, you know-"
"Never mind," she cuts off, "I wish you told me your jerks were such hotties. This changes everything. Nene, now's your chance. You have a pack of crazy good looking admirers-"
"It's not really like that-"
"Hone your feminine beauty and make them fall for you!"
"But Ino-"
She's so psyched that she's not letting me talk.
"Do you your thing and let me know how it goes okay? I'll stop by your house tonight."
"Okay but-!"
"Now get out there!" She says, pushing me out of the bathroom. She goes her way to the counter to pick up her order and I go back to the table.
Walking out of the restaurant, Ino waves winking, and just then, I notice something dangling around her neck. It's not my necklace or a plain ordinary one. It's her own, and she has a silver ring looped though it.
…Have I started a trend?
A/N: Hey all~ Hoped you liked this chapter :3 Let me know what you think~ til next chapter!
