Sweet Thing

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto I wish I did though.


"Are you really all right with Itachi coming with us?" I asked as I took a seat beside Sasori.

"Yeah, of course as long as he's not late." I started laughing. Sasori always has to be punctual and I don't think Itachi would ever be late to anything.

The doorbell rang about fifteen minutes later. I jumped out of my seat, almost tripping over Sasori's feet. Luckily, he moved his feet before my face could meet the floor again.

"You've got to calm down," Sasori said. I nodded my head not really hearing what he was saying. The only thing that mattered was getting to the door.

I got to the door out of breathe. It felt like I just ran a marathon. Talk about needing to get back in shape, but maybe Itachi could help with that. Best not to let my thoughts go there right now. As soon as I opened the door it felt like I received a blow to the stomach, Itachi's hair was down and hung around his shoulders like a silk waterfall. Never in my life have I wanted to touch something so badly. His silky tresses shined in the sun and I was dumbfounded. I continued to survey with wonder why he would let his hair down. In all the time I've known him he has never worn his hair down, but I can't see why, it's absolutely beautiful.

"Aren't we going to go?" Itachi's voice rang in my head. I was brought back to my senses. How long did we stand there with me staring at him? I don't think I want to know the answer.

"Yeah, yeah. Uh, Sasori we're ready to go."

Sasori turned off the T.V. and walked out the door with out a word. I scrambled after him not wanting to be left behind.

"Aren't you going to lock the door?" Itachi asked from behind me. I nearly jumped out of my skin, but calmed down when his hot breathe glided across my skin. Shivering I turned around, closed and locked the door.

"We can't all fit in my car." Sasori crossed his arms over his chest.

"We can go in my car." Itachi pulled out his keys, unlocked the doors and got in.

My heart jumped at the thought of Itachi driving. I raced to the passenger door, but Sasori got there before me. "Shot gun," he called out when his hand touched the door handle. I slumped against the car and pouted.

"Deidara stop pouting and get in the car," Itachi called from the driver's seat. I got in the back without complaint, but envy clawed at my insides with a ferocity I didn't know I possessed.

It was just Sasori sitting next to Itachi and I was already this jealous. I don't even want to think about what I would feel like if Itachi was interested in someone besides me. The thoughts roiled in my mind for the whole trip to the mall. I barely heard the conversation that Itachi and Sasori were having although it made me smile when I saw that they were talking and getting along.

"Deidara, we're here," Itachi whispered in my ear. I jumped back when I saw that he was next to me. How did he open the door without me hearing him?

"Okay," I said lifting an eyebrow at Itachi. He's been acting different all morning. Not that I'm complaining, it's a little strange though. His hair is down and he drove us to the mall and now he's willingly getting close to me without being prompted. I wonder what's going on.

My eyes found never ending black staring at me with such intensity that had never before been there. "Uh, how am I supposed to get out with you standing in front of me?" I asked confusion knitting my brow.

Itachi stepped aside without a word. I got out of the car and caught Sasori hiding his laughter behind his hand. I don't see what's so funny. Then again if I was on the outside looking in, I might find this funny, but right now I just find it confusing.

I found myself walking between Itachi and Sasori with Itachi walking really close to me. In fact so close that our arms brushed each other every few steps filling my stomach with unexpected butterflies. I flushed with pleasure when he let me intertwine our fingers for a few seconds. I wanted...no needed to get closer. The urge to taste him was overwhelming that I almost slammed him against a wall and attacked his mouth. I kept myself in check though. I didn't want to push no matter how badly my heart and body wanted it, mostly my body at the moment. I couldn't believe that Itachi was letting my touch him at all. Memories of the night before flooded my mind making me want to try it all the more and go further to test my boundaries.

We walked around the mall without finding anything of interest, well I did, but the others didn't need to know that. I also felt jealousy cloud my mind when I saw all the girls and some guys making goo goo eyes at Itachi, he kept on walking like he didn't see them which suited me just fine.

We ended up at the food court with no luck with anything. Itachi and I were seated at table waiting for Sasori to come back from getting some food.

"I don't see how you can put the slop in your body?" Itachi asked glaring at my Mc Donald's cheese burger.

"It may not be good for me, but it sure tastes good." I demonstrated by taking a huge bit. Itachi continued to glare at the offending burger before turning away in disgust.

"Don't think your going to do anything with me after eating that today!" I dropped my burger on the floor at his words. What?

"What do you mean?" I said. My breath catching in my throat when he whirled around and his hair cascaded around his face.

"Nothing." Itachi turned away from me. I wasn't going to let him get away with answer like that though. I got up from my seat and went to his side. I caught his hand in mine refusing to let go when he tried to wrench it out of my grip.

"Itachi," I whispered. "What are you trying to say?" I pleaded feeling my heart dance wildly in my chest. My knees were weak ready to buckle under all the pressure.

But my damn cell phone started ringing when Itachi opened his mouth. "Son of a bitch," I said harshly. I reluctantly let go of his hand and got my phone out of my pocket. "What?" I was going to strangle whoever it was on the other line if they didn't have a good reason for interrupting my moment with Itachi.

"Nice to talk to you too," Sasori said on the other line.

"Sasori? Where are you?"

"Oh, I called to let you know that I've caught up with some old friends and will be hitching a ride home with them."

"What?" I asked.

"And anyways it will give you some alone time with Itachi you idiot."

"I'm the idiot?"

"Yes, now I'll see you later."

"Thank you Sasori," I said smiling. My anger drained with those few words from Sasori. He's the best. I can't believe he would do this for me. Well he is my best friend, but it rare to see this side of him. Itachi looked up me. "Sasori is going to catch a ride with some friends so I guess it's just you and me now."

Itachi smirked and said, "That's fine with me." My heart started racing again and my mouth went dry when his eyes met mine. I wonder what the day will bring.