Rose [Shisui Uchiha]

Thorn #11

"You can sit down anywhere, Shisui." Koharu sat on the ground, crossing her legs. It would be considered impolite for a lady, but she didn't care too much for little things like that in front of a person who knew she was a fake.

Shisui stared at her for a moment and then sat down opposite her, mirroring her sitting position. "What did you have to tell me?"

Koharu smiled at him. "What kind of person do you think I am?"

The Uchiha was a little taken aback when she asked a difficult question right off the bat. It may be difficult to say it aloud, but if someone asked a question, unless it was confidential, he would answer.

"Kind, gentle, genuine, optimistic and..." Shisui tore his eyes away from her, "Beautiful."

"I see. What about after?" Koharu wasn't fazed at all, but it did amuse her that it was hard for someone to admit such things, and cause so much embarrassment or humiliation. She told many lies with those lips, after all.

Shisui fell silent, but he then spoke. "A liar."

Koharu's lips were curled slightly, but it wasn't because she was happy, but rather relieved that somebody had found out. "I guess you could say that. Then, what about now? What are you thinking?"

I already know, she thought, but let's talk a little bit before going to whatever I need to say.

"...that you're beating around the bush." Shisui said. "I'm surprised, you're ROOT but you don't seem like one."

Koharu stared directly at his onyx hues.

So he did get my hint after all. But did he think the correct way?

She was silent for a long moment, then chuckled lightly and shrugged. "What makes you think I'm ROOT?"

"I overheard you talking to Danzo."

"I see." She got up and made her way to the kitchen, where she got two cups to fill with water. She handed one to Shisui when she sat back down. "No, it's not poisoned, and yes, I am a part of ROOT."

Shisui stared at the water, at his own reflection. He was making a somewhat pained looking expression. When he was with her, it is easy for his face to betray neutrality with his real emotions.

"If you're wondering if I'm lying," She put down the cup, "No, I'm not. I can be pretty honest when I want to be."

"So I take it that this is something you 'want' now." The Uchiha half stated half questioned.

The girl nodded. "Alright, so what I meant to explain to you before you went to Momoka's grave was that she was murdered a couple of days ago."

"Murdered?" Shisui questioned with the crease of his brows. He looked up at the woman.

Koharu nodded. "I had to dispose of her body."

"Did you...?" Shisui wondered. The image of her getting away from the corpse of the highly sought after murderer flashed into his mind.

Koharu just smiled, but didn't answer his question. "She's resting in peace now, so I'm glad. Are there any other questions that you want to ask?"

Shisui wondered if she killed her own sister. He was sure she didn't, but he didn't know, because she was being cryptic again.

Was it Danzo's doing? That would make sense. Though, I doubt she'd answer that question.

"Why are you with ROOT?" He asked. It was a question that was pretty broad if made to be, but it would also end up with a narrow answer. He hoped she answered it with lots of information.