Artists' Perspective [Deidara x Reader]

Dress-Chapter 39

(Y/n pov)

Following my conversation with Hidan, I decide to get some outside time, I doubt I'll leave the base for any other reason, plus it's just a bit past one. 

Today it was quite nice outside. It was misty but not moist, there were quite a few clouds in the sky, but they were pretty clouds the bright sprawling fluffy ones. It wasn't hot either or cold. I grabbed some watercolors, a pad of watercolor paper, brushes and (favorite book), left the base and started to wander off. I was a bit familiar with the area by now. I hummed to myself a tune that had been stuck in my head as I walked.

I strolled around the dense woody area surrounding the base. For another good 25 minutes I walked further into the trees, without much direction. Before long, I noticed a sight clear in the trees where I decided to stop. I sat down in a soft, thick, patch of grass and wild-flowers, taking in the luscious scenery. 

I poured the things I had brought onto the grass. I opened my book and read for a while, at this rate I'll finish the book in a day or two.

After a while I decide to get up, I start back to the base with the same song stuck in my head. 

"Once I get back, I'll take a shower and probably just hang out for the rest of the day"

(Timeskip Y/n pov) 

I can now see the base over the horizon, I pick up my pace a little, why not. I skipped back the rest of the way, I feel oddly light. Like I don't have any cares, like I'm perfectly free.

When I was back home I noticed it was unusually quiet. Kakuzu was cleaning in the kitchen.

"Hi" I say warmly.

"Hello, (Y/n)" his gruff voice responds.

"Uh- where is everyone?" I inquire.

"Oh, a lot of people have left"

"To where"

He explains that Kisame, Itachi, Deidara, Sasori, Pein, and Tobi had left to go shopping or something. He added that he doesn't like to spend money, so he stayed behind. 

"Ah- well can I help you clean?" I ask. Cleaning is therapeutic, plus I had lot's of time on my hands with everyone being gone and part of me would have felt bad making him do it alone.

"Um- yea-yeah sure" Kakuzu answers, clearly he wasn't expecting my offer. It was weird hearing a nervous stutter like that from his deep intimidating voice. I wanted to giggle but I caught myself, still a bit scared of the tall man. 

I stacked my things neatly on the counter, so as to not further the mess. 

I looked around the kitchen and living room picking up random things. I sorted the things into piles of each person's belongings. 

"Ugh these people have a lot of stuff"   

After I organized all of the scattered stuff, I started putting them away. I started with my few things and I put it all where it belongs. The smallest pile was Itachi's all there was, was a book I'd seen him reading earlier, then ending with Tobi's things the most numerous pile. 

Once I had put away everyone's various belongings, I went back into the kitchen and grabbed some cleaning supplies. I started by dusting in the living room, then cleaning the hard surfaces with a spray and old cloth. I did other miscellaneous tasks for another half-hour.

"Uh-what else needs to be cleaned?" I ask, breaking the near silence.

"Um- I guess the kitchen has to be swept" Kakuzu relpied "I'll do it though, you can just relax you only got home yesterday"

"Oh- thanks" I say happily "I'm going to clean up myself now" I let out a small laugh at my un-funny pun.

I could've sworn there was a hint of a smile in Kakuzu's striking cat-like eyes. 

After my surprisingly wholesome interaction with Kakuzu, I went back to my room. I started the shower then went to grab some pajamas. 

Once the water was the right temperature, I hopped in the shower. I washed my hair and my body, then stood in the warm water and sweet aromas for a while. 

Getting out of the shower, I grabbed a few towels from the shelves and wrapped one around my body and the other around my hair. I rubbed some (favorite/scent) lotion into my skin, some self-care never hurt anyone. 

It may seem silly but these are the kinds of things that make me happy. Not having any plans, relaxed reading, going for a walk, bonding with Kakuzu, taking a nice shower. These are the kinds of things I could never dream of when I lived in Konohagakure, I was so inveloped in my work that I lost myself and I wasn't ever happy. 

After I dried off, I got dressed in my comfy clothes. I exit the bathroom and notice something on my bed. A dress? 

(A/n: Idk how to end this chapter sooo it'll flow into the next chapter sorry for it being pretty short. Also PLEASE suggest chapter names)