Artists' Perspective [Deidara x Reader]

Home At Last-Chapter 36

(Y/n pov)

"I want to shower"

I step onto the cold tile the bathroom. I close the door behind me and start the shower. I wait a bit for it to warm up to my liking. I undress and jump in the shower.

I let the hot water run over my tired body. It feels amazing on my sore muscles. (from experience IT DOES) I reach for my bottle of soap, (favorite scent), my favorite. I lather it all over my smooth skin. Feels amazing. I'm so glad to be home.

I heard the door creak open. Wondering who it is I holler "Yeah?"

"Oh, (Y/n) it's me" a woman's voice responds, Konan.

"Konan, hi!" I say "Sorry I didn't say hi earlier, I wanted to rinse off"

"Oh not at all. I was just going to grab some hair ties"

"Oh okay" I say.

(Konan pov)

"Tell me about your mission later okay?" I say while leaving the bathroom.

"Okay!" (Y/n) responds excitedly.

I headed into the living room, (Y/n) was showering and Deidara was in his room presumably asleep already, perfect conditions to discuss our plans. 

"She's preoccupied?" Sasori questioned.

"Yeah, she's in the shower" I answer.

We're meeting regarding the plan to set up (Y/n) and Deidara again. In hopes of setting up something soon.

"Perfect, do you have the stuff?" he asks.

"Of course" I say happily.

"Good" Itachi responds "So, we're going for tomorrow night?"

"Is everyone in agreement?" Hidan asks.  

"Yeah" was the overall consensus.

I smile. With that we returned to our normal activities.

(Y/n pov)

I turned off the warm water and wrapped a towel around myself. I walked to my room where I change into a pair of shorts and a tank top. I went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. A few people were in the kitchen already, talking and snacking. Among them was a certain blonde. I'm not sure why but he was the first person I noticed. 

I poured myself some water. I sat at the bar next to Deidara where he was showing Itachi something he had sculpted. 

Though he wasn't talking to me I felt connected to him, as if we were engaged in a conversation. I wasn't listening to what was being said right next to me. I'm deep in my own head, as often happens to me.

"Whadd'ya think!?" Deidara says swiveling around to face me, catching me fully off guard.  He has a small sculpture in his hands, holding them out in front of him. His blue eyes beaming with pure, innocent, excitement. It's a butterfly, remarkably detailed, delicate and gorgeous. 

"I-" I hesitate "It's amazing! Blondie that's incredible! The details are astounding"

He cracks a bit of a smile. "I'm glad you like it! I was hoping you'd paint it for me-un!" 

"Really? I couldn't. It's too perfect, I'd hate to mess it up" I say.

"No, really, I think it'd be even better if you painted it" he says excitedly. 

 "You should (Y/n)" Itachi chimes in.

"Um-" Is all I can manage to say, I can't believe he thinks I'm good enough. 

"Here-un" Deidara says shoving the butterfly into my hands.

"I'll do my best" I reassure him, with a fake smile. 

I could feel myself shaking, partially because I was nervous and partially because my hair was wet and I was hardly wearing clothes. 

"Cold?" The blonde asks.

"Uh-" I mutter. 

Before I could say another word, Deidara unwrapped the hoodie around his waist and draped it over my shoulders. He looked down avoiding eye contact. He then quickly stood up. I was extremely flustered, yet very comforted.

"Goodnight (Y/n)" Deidara says, his voice was so smooth and comforting. He retreated to his room for the night.

I pulled the hoodie over my head. It was a bit baggy just the way I like it. It was so soft, it smelled like vanilla and smoke. 

Itachi murmured something and then chuckled. I looked at him and tilted my head in confusion. He tilted his head back at me and smiled. 

"You should get to bed. Sounds like you need the rest after your last mission" He says kindly.

"You're probably right, goodnight Itachi" I say smiling.

I stand up and head to my room. Konan was sitting of my bed reading a book. I set the butterfly on my dresser admiring it again.

"Oh- I was supposed to tell you about the mission" I sigh.

"Well, if you need to sleep by all means just tell me tomorrow" She says.

"No, no, no" I say "It's alright"

"Wait that hoodie!" She says excitedly.

"Oh-um" I hide my face with my hands.

"Oh nevermind, just tell my about the mission" 

I climb on my bed burying myself under the comforters. I start recalling the things we did on the trip. Konan occasionally commented or made sounds indicating that she was listening. 

I continue telling stories for what seems like ages. My eyelids start feeling heavy, the warmth of Dei's hoodie and the calming atmosphere of my room are making me sleepy. Hopefully Konan doesn't mind me finishing my tales tomorrow.