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Chapter 14 (Extra)

AN: Guys, I forgot I had a Christmas Extra. Anyway, I know this is out of season, but I will do a double update to make up for it. You are all so lucky. But, I am catching up quickly on what I already have pre written, so once I reach that mark, the updated might slow down considerably. 

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She dreamed of it. When she was locked away she would smell the feast being cooked, or the servants would suddenly become more cheerful.

It was her first Christmas. All day she was giggling, sloppily wrapping homemade projects she made for everybody. It wasn't much, but she was excited.

Hanabi and Neji were forbidden to give or receive. But this time was different. Although she couldn't see Hanabi, she planned to have Neji give her the gift she made.

For the past week she was humming Christmas tunes, most of them she only just heard.

She was ecstatic. It was almost impossible to contain her excitement. Giggling, she strolled down the hallway. It was tomorrow.

Would Santa visit?

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She found Itachi in the library. Excitedly she skipped up to him, causing him to eye her warily.

"Itachi-kun, are you excited for tomorrow?" He blinked, she tilted her head in confusion. "Santa is coming!" His eyes widened slightly, slight horror in his expression. Maybe he was scared of Santa?

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"Deidara-kun! Please?" She pleaded, tugging on his arm. Usually she wasn't so forward, but perhaps the idea of Christmas was causing her to be a little uncaring. The blond in front of her sighed, finally nodding.

"This trip better not be to do anymore shopping, yeah." He grumbled, grouchily grabbing his jacket. For the last week he was the one she was bothering to take to the mall. Being the least busy with gang activities, he was the one she chose most of the time. After all, they weren't always in need of an explosive expert in the holiday season.

"Even better." Her gentle smile made his head ache. She was just so cute! He almost felt guilty that the Akatsuki consisted of non-believers, and a Hidan. Hidan was another story, being a Jashinist and all. He believed the winter solstice was the best time to sacrifice to his job.

Nutjob.

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Deidara blanked.

She wanted to go to the mall to see SANTA?! He blinked at the girl on the fatmans lap, his jaw fallen. What the fuck?

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She loved going to the mall. It was scary sometimes when people stared, though. It happened a lot when she was with her housemates, for whatever reason. She fiddled her thumbs, peaking up at Deidara secretively. He looked pissed, standing in the line to see Santa with all the children. There was no teenagers, just kids and adults. Teenagers must not want anything from Santa, she concluded.

The parents whispered among themselves, eyeing them. She avoided their gazes, feeling slightly out of place. She... Only... Wanted to see Santa too..!

Finally it was their turn. She was ecstatic as she ran up to the man. He laughed merrily and patted his lap. Blushing, she sat down. His hand rested on the small of her back, making her shift uncomfortably. She hated contact unless it was with her housemates. But since it was Santa...

"So tell me beautiful," She flinched. "What do you want for Christmas?" She paused, before looked over to Deidara. He was fuming, his blue eyes practically burning holes in to her.