Burden (Obito x Deidara) (TobiDei)

Companion

It has been 3 weeks since I last interacted with Tobi. Hours, days, and weeks fly by without any notice from Tobi. He remains an itch in my mind as I question his identity, much more, his ability. I never said as much as a peep to Sasori about what happened, we did argue about how late I came back though. Which wasn't out of the scope of our companionship.

That night seemed imaginative almost, like a night that only existed in my mind. The confusion of it all especially made it more difficult to process. No ninja ever gets hit on in the midst of battle, if it's a method of diverting the enemy's attention, it must be taught by a shitty master because it definitely did not apply to everyone. The day after I woke up, I found the red rose at the side of my bed. Knowing his ability, I didn't shriek or freak out, concerned about him breaking in to kill me.

I lay on my side, eyes focused on the red rose beside me, the rims of the rose now dark red, slowly wilting. My fingers traced the rough edges of the flower, quietly looking at it and feeling quite appreciative of the gesture.

Oddly enough I kept it with me. I don't know why. But I kept the rose with me.

Currently, I am at one of the hideouts with Sasori. We have remained the same as we did before, with arguments long and on end, almost like cats and dogs fighting. Our mission is settled for now and so, we have nothing left to do. We are simply waiting for orders to move forward with our plan.

"Deidara..." Sasori's deep voice echoed as my door slowly slid open. The light coming through it lit up a section of my dark room. "I am going out for some personal business, I will be back in 2 days," Sasori said, almost slamming the door after and walking away. Probably do not want to hear what I have to say in retrospect.

"Okay.." I responded after a while, my voice hoarse and calm. My mind has been occupied lately, but maybe I shouldn't be too serious about this. Maybe it's a one-time thing, a coincidence.

I shouldn't think of it too much.

A slight urge raised in me to go somewhere now that Sasori is not around. I am like a teenage kid relieved of their responsibilities after a parent has left and now, I can act on it. I got up and tugged on my clothing, not bothering to wear my Akatsuki coat. It is hot and unbearably ugly. At least in my opinion. I walked out of my room while tugging on my hair tie, letting my hair down.

"Hey, sexy..."

"Jesus FUCK" I yelled as I jumped back, looking up at the voice that had suddenly come out of nowhere. I looked up to see Hidan again, towering over me. "Woah hey, Jashin wouldn't like that.." Hidan smirked as his eyes focused on me. "What are you doing here?" I asked, the calm in me had now raged into a different form of annoyance.

Not him again.

"What do you want?" I asked, now standing and looking up at him. "Nothing, I am just a little lightheaded.." Hidan said, dramatically placing his hand on his forehead and wobbling himself from side to side. "I might need a bed to lay on, can you perhaps lead me to your room-"

"Hidan." A deep voice called out to him, Kakuzu was looking at him the entire time. His eyes filled with disgust at his partner's lame attempt at trying to get some action. I could only hold in a chuckle as I saw what was happening, Hidan now looked both embarrassed and annoyed. I took my opportunity and walked past him.

"Deidara! wait!" Hidan called out but I ignored him as I walked out of the hideout. It's a pity, such a handsome face but such an animalistic lust and mindset. He could've been popular with the ladies, but decided to butcher them instead.

I walked out quietly and went towards the woods, knowing that I would find peace there. If not peace, then at least some sort of clarity to my life. Currently, I had no goals, no ambitions, and no aims. I am happy with that, but should I be? I was alone with my thoughts as I walked towards a stream of water falling, the long silence of the forest gave me clarity but eventually, I was attracted to go towards the sound of the waterfall. Unknowingly walked towards it, and only when I felt water on my feet, I noticed where I was headed. I absentmindedly stumbled upon a little lake, not so majestic in any way. But suitable enough to get water and perhaps even a shower.

I took off my shirt as I wanted to wash off some of the clay I had gotten on myself lately in small battles. The white stains stick on my skin due to the inconsistency of which my body creates them. I have better control of my body now, but the consistency of the clay is something I am focusing on.

As I stared into the reflection of the water, I looked at my blonde hair and blue eyes. Almost different from everyone I have met. My hair is now much rougher than how it was back when I was taken care of, my fingers slowly graced the feel of my hair as I continued to stare into the lake. A wave of concern somehow washes over me. In the reflection, am seeing an identity I do not recognise, though I know it is my own.

All of a sudden, I heard a swish of leaves behind me, and a slight breeze brushed past the back of my neck.

Never have I looked back so fast before.

An orange mask looks back at me from the tree directly behind me. This time, I could almost feel him smiling at me from behind the mask.

"Deidara" Tobi, who was once again in my presence said, his voice high and excited.