Konoha Times {OC x Various} Naruto AU

Chapter 24

Over the next few days, Nami noticed a change within her relationship with Tobirama. He didn't shut down whenever someone saw them talking or approached them. Sure, he clenched his teeth and his voice seemed to get a bit more serious; but, it was such a huge change that Nami didn't mind. She actually had a lot of fun watching him get so irritated whenever someone approached them. Really, Tobirama stared to get more comfortable with Nami. He gave her more instruction and demanded more from her work. Nami lived for the feedback and strove to give her best performance.

"I love watching you get so flustered when someone approaches."

"Flustered?"

"You clench your jaw any time someone has spoken to us."

"I just don't understand why so many people interrupt us!"

"Well, we are on set and you are their boss, but you know, I don't really have a clue as to why people need to talk to you."

"Smart ass."

"Grumpy ass."

"Nami, one day, I'm going to slap your bare ass," Tobirama looked smug and Nami's face got hot. "Who's the flustered one now?"

Tobirama got up and walked away. He frequently retreated to his room after having so much interaction. Nami shifted in her seat, a pool forming between her legs.

The last two weeks of shooting on the island passed quickly. This time Nami was on Tobirama's private jet with the leading man, Yamato. His flight arrangements had gotten mixed up and Tobirama reluctantly invited him onto the jet. He soon regretted this decision since Yamato wouldn't shut up. Two more weeks and we will be done. Tobirama was practically counting down the days. He couldn't wait to rid himself of the cast and crew. All he wanted was to edit and spend time with Nami.

When the plane landed in Konoha, Yamato went his own way. Nami stopped for a moment. It was late, two in the morning. She felt conflicted. She didn't want to go to her apartment and run into Hidan. She didn't want to keep crashing on Sakura's lavish couch. That couch cost more than all of Nami's belongings and a year of rent combined. Nami looked for signs leading to the bus stop and turned to say goodbye to Tobirama who was already staring at her intensely.

"I would feel better if you didn't take the bus to your side of town in the middle of the night."

"What would you rather me do?"

"Come to my place."

This was a statement, not a question. Nami linked her arm with Tobirama who smiled gently down at her. His driver was already waiting at arrivals for him.