A Taster of Modern Living - Akatsukixreader

"I lost...it"

A/N - Just want to say a huge thank you for over 2k views! I originally wrote this just for myself to get through lockdown as this is the first time I have written anything in years so I never expected this to happen! <3 Thank you so much for the votes as well, they really do push me to go further! I even have two other story ideas lined up so if you like this, stay tuned for Akatsuki Scenarios (not boyfriend though, unless that's what you want?! let me know) and I had an idea for Kakuzu's past which I'm working on slowly whilst rewatching NS for extra inspiration <3 <3 Thank you again !!

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"We're gonna have to let you go".

"...what? Boss what did I ....do?"

You place your head into your hands, holding back your tears as your overthinking nature starts spewing in front of your...well, now old boss, from this incredibly unexpected news.

"It's not necessarily you [Y/N], it's just that we need to take some cut backs".

"What am I gonna do? You've given me little to no warning, I'm by myself, I have bills to pay"

You can't quite state that you live with 8 other men, your boss would look at you very weirdly but also say they can contribute and help towards the bills. Safe to say, they can't go out working in this world can they? Kakuzu can but you won't ever expect him to take care of you like he has to with the others. Besides, they could leave at any minute. That fact will always sit in the back of your head.

"I'm very sorry [Y/N], you're a bright girl and you'll be able to find a job soon, I'm sure. Please pack up your things and leave when you're ready".

You bite your lip hard, holding back all the anger and tears pent up inside, causing the skin on your lip to break. Grabbing the box your 'boss' left beside his office door, you throw all your property in the box and leave the premises, not uttering a word.

*Back at home*
Zetsu, Deidara, Sasori and Hidan are playing cards in the living room.

"Your turn, Zetsu"

Zetsu peers his head out of the window, forgetting the fact it's his turn to place a card down.

"What is it? Hm"

"We'll be right back". Zetsu sinks into the ground, leaving his cards. "Oh come on, we're in the middle of a game!" Hidan expels throwing his cards at the now empty space Zetsu once was.

You grudgingly stumble home slowly, carrying the heavy box. You're too embarrassed to go home right now, it's too early and the guys will know from your face that something is wrong. So you decide to take the long route, through the forest and sit below a tree to chill out. Allowing your emotions to flow before showing your face to the Akatsuki.

Zetsu shows his form from the tree above [Y/N] peering down. 'So this is what we could feel'

Zetsu lowers his body towards you. "[Y/N] are you okay?"

You hastily brush your tears back looking at the two toned man. He looks down at the box aside you, looking at the contents. He doesn't quite understand.

"I lost...it" you mumble into your arms that are clutching your knees close to your chest.

Zetsu raises an eyebrow. "I lost my job, for no real good reason Zetsu, what the hell am I gonna do now?"

The darker half of Zetsu reaches out to you, pulling you into an embrace "Well I wasn't expecting that from you, you fool, she clearly needs comfort" White Zetsu's face and you look at Black Zetsu and the shocking change of behaviour he's showing you. He clearly has grown fond of you. As Zetsu holds you close, he melts into the ground, with you and your belongings.