Leading astray.

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Just...just what exactly it had been? Not a human...not a beast. Monstrosity of unknown kind.

Shaking Itachi collapsed on the ground where they had hidden their stuff. If only he could turn back in time. He would send his leader somewhere where the sun doesn't shine. What was that thing?

Shiny black body, claws of steel, teeth of diamond. Itachi has seen all kinds of guardians but this...? This was insanity immune to his mind spells.

If the mission was just for him then it was a suicidal one.

Shaking Itachi tried to take the bottle with water in his bruised and numb hands how did he get away? He didn't even know, he just knew that it had died from Hidan but how? The man didn't even have his scythe. They were overwhelmed the fifth floor was filled with rouge ninjas and when they were rid of them...it was the monster, it was winning at every turn.

Half dead and injured Itachi couldn't recall how many times he used Susano... but it was too much, he was dizzy his vision was gone completely and the beast didn't look fatigued at all.

Desperate Itachi looked at Hidan, the man had changed colour again and what do you know spitting and laughing in the vicious face of spiderlike abnormality.

How? Itachi himself felt half dead...that man sure had quite some stamina but that wasn't what concerned Itachi.

Hidan was mortally wounded he would die for sure and even as the beast was slowing down and in some mysterious ways bleeding from all kind of spots Hidan didn't look better. He didn't know how to help he didn't have such great stamina and this had lasted for an hour. Snake chasing two rabbits.

And he tough the mission would be easy and now he was losing his teammate to this damn hell spawn, Itachi's cheeks sprinkled with mild pink as he recalled Hidan dragging him away from the main hall all the while the man was groping him, feeling at his sides and even as much as put his hands on his butt. What a ninja did for a mission's sake...

Maybe this was for the best... Hidan would be dead and there wouldn't be anything disturbing his collected mind, then why was he on the brink of tears as he left the man lying and escaped the house?

Why was he now just lying there on the ground letting the cold grass soothe his painful skin...his painful mind.

Without strength he punched the ground under him. "Damn you...just fucking damn you Hidan." Why? To him it seemed like the man didn't even try to avoid the blows, didn't jump aside from those sharp teeth...what the hell was his problem? Was he collecting scars? Well now he has the final scar.

Itachi recalled the bloody lump on the ground, against his will he gritted his teeth it was unfair, he hadn't even got to know Hidan. Did he want to?

Shaking his head to himself Itachi tried to sit up...too tired, too painful...everything too. His body hurt and his heart hurt from inside.

Okay so he didn't want to know the man but not like he wanted him dead, it would have been refreshing to see the angel like face around the base, to hear those bright laughs and to see those gem-like eyes. To stand up against the endless teasing, Itachi's lips pulled into a weak smile...seriously he was called a prissy bitch, how long back was that? Seemed like eternity.

Time spent with Hidan flew. A feeling Itachi didn't quite know, time for him dragged on at all times. A man of sin that is what he was. But the life had punished him enough. In his own judgement he would die clean. For too long he had suffered, for too long he had said no to life...to feelings...to love. Because in his heart Itachi being the pacifist was a gentle soul.

Just why was he recalling all this?

Sleep of exhaustion took over him, he didn't think about it one bit...he gave in instantly he could not handle these thoughts.

He dreamed and in his dream he was not alone. Hidan all healthy and cheery was right beside him telling him how big of a moron he was for not handling the monstrosity, Itachi caught himself smirking.

The world was moving...no, wait.

Someone was shaking him gently. "You ass, snap out of it...stupid bastard leaving me there to take a nap."

Itachi opened his eyes and true enough it was Hidan leaned over him. Hidan fresh and clean with his hair wet and dripping...Hidan naked.

"Oh gods."

"No dumbfuck only one god...Jashin-sama."

"Hidan!" was Itachi shouting, the fuck he was, must be still dreaming. This wasn't real.

"W.. h..what... you.."

"Eeeh?" You make no sense kitty. "Why did you leave me?"

"You were dead I saw it I tell you, you were dead blood all over and the claws got you and you were bitten and the poison and the beast...you were dead I saw it!"

Hidan chuckled "Take a breath babe."

Itachi didn't even object he sat up frantically pushing Hidan back his hands feeling the warm flesh under his fingers it was real enough. He slid his hands over Hidan's pale skin on the chest only afterwards looking up to see Hidan watching him with a naughty knowing smile. "You're naked."

"Explain me...how." he whispered still dazed not bothering to take his hand away from the man instead it moved to the neck taking hold of wet soft hair.

"I'm immortal Itachi."

Itachi searched the violet eyes. No, but the man was not lying. Seriously immortality? Now that is one feet he couldn't copy. "It is the way Jashin supports my beliefs."

Making a sound Itachi took a deep breath if he would have planned it all out he might want to turn into Hidan's religion. Tempting as it was it was not for him.

"I hardly believe it."

"Yea and you believed I'm dead while I was napping and praying...left me there, I was searching for my kitty but nothing."

"Y-... your?"

Hidan laughed. "Seeing how you pick on words id say you feel good enough!"

But Itachi didn't know he was so confused and Hidan was so close and he didn't mind. He really truly didn't mind it was more like, he was really glad the man survived he wanted Hidan to be immortal because then he will never have to worry!

"Then... how old are you for real?"

Hidan laughed again sitting on his hips the man scooted close to him taking a black lock of hair between two fingers. "Are you worried you're falling for an old geezer?"

Spluttering Itachi blushed "I'm not!"

But Hidan just grinned leaning closer, Itachi was already out of breath getting anious now, was Hidan really about to...but that was insane.

"Hidan." A warning? Hardly, Itachi craved it, he wanted to feel that again he knew, he had had a taste and he wanted more. Hidan made him feel human. Made him realise that these kind of feelings is not always a sin.

With zero proximity Hidan whispered on his lips. "Lay your heart to rest, Itachi." Then their lips connected. Itachi understood what was meant, he shouldn't worry about anything and just give in and that was exactly what he wanted but...

But Hidan didn't give him a chance to think too hard on it, the man kissed him like he wasn't kissed before not that he had much experience to begin with but in any case nothing compared. Everything was somehow smooth, Hidan putting his hand on his cheek guiding his head and taking his lips, Hidan pushing his tongue in Itachi's mouth connecting them in this strange intimate way.

It was almost too much for Itachi.

"H-Hidan." A silent whisper it was at best as Hidan's leg sneaked between his, settling there. "What are you doing."

"Checking you for injuries." Hidan cooed sliding his hand on Itachi's chest pulling up the cat costume. "Ah you see, here's a cut."

And there really was right above his right nipple a nasty cut that was sore and stingy, Itachi almost passed out when Hidan licked it, visibly tasting his blood afterwards.

"You taste like a...victim."

Itachi tensed, now was that threat and he was almost relaxed there the warm soft touch soothed him strangely.

Just like Hidan chuckling did right after. "Not my victim Itachi...not mine. But you were hurt and the hurt is in your blood."

"Just what exactly is your power, Hidan?"

"I told you immortality and my link with Jashin letting me to stay alive while me and my enemy suffers the same damage, I let the bug kill my body but it was just killing himself." A broad smile graced Hidan's lips. "Pretty good for Akatsuki huh?"

Of course Hidan would be accepted for this trait no doubt...no doubt at all. Why was life so stupid on each turn, as soon as he is in peace with himself something like this happens...he did not need a reason to want to live!

"Get off Hidan."

Hidan seemed surprised but obliged sitting on the ground and starting a fire. "You might want to go wash yourself, the poison is on you still."

Itachi didn't answer but did just what he was told to do. He had to mull things over, the way Hidan acted...did the man wanted him. Wanted him for sex or more? And how was Itachi supposed to deal with this...because he wanted too.

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An: thank you, I appreciate opinion especially because it's been so long, wanna know if you remember.