In the Rain

Chapter 5

(Naruto fanfiction –contains my Oc's, and pairing Itachi x OC)

NOTE: New year, new chapter! I hope it will be at least as good as the previous one… Thank you all for still reading it! I really appreciate that and all your comments and opinions you give me. I'm also glad that you have nice time reading it! Plus I'm trying new things to separate text parts – I hope it will work.

They didn't found an inn. They were wandering through forest, since every good road were already observed by Stone ninjas. And they didn't want confrontation – no matter what, fighting now would be incredibly stupid idea.

As she thought, Patsumi wasn't able to keep up with the other three. After something like four hours of walking, her ankle was once again all swollen and it hurt like hell. She tried to hide it, and was walking like nothing happened, but it wasn't easy. Especially when you're observed by two Uchihas. Like Mimiko wasn't enough… So, before she even noticed, Kisame threw her over his shoulder, like a sack of potatoes, and all she could do, was looking at Mimiko, as she desperately tried to stop herself from smiling widely.

- What's so funny, hm? – she asked pinning her friend under her emerald gaze.

- Nothing – answered black-haired girl, coughing slightly to hide her laughing. - It's nothing really… - kunoichi turned her sight away.

Patsumi wanted to say something else, but suddenly she felt a hand, gripping not only her tight, but reaching higher to finally rest on her butt. She tensed and turned her sight, filled with anger, to the blue-skinned shinobi. She met his toothed grin.

- You have pretty nice ass you know? – he asked, absolutely undisturbed by her anger hitting him like a flood wave.

- Take you hand off… - she growled angrily. – Before I bite it off…

- Don't move so much while I'm carrying you… - he answered, shrugging his shoulders and making her body jerked. He just smiled wider seeing her reaction.

- You're angry, cause I said something nice about you? You're strange woman then… And I told you, that this could happened right? – he added.

Patsumi mumbled something under her breath, send the tall warrior one more glare and turned her sight away.

- Just take it off and stop this shit… - she said, sighing with resignation.

- As you wish princess, but don't complain if you fall off… It was for your safety…

- Oh, really? – Mimiko's voice interrupted them. – Am I correct or you were saying something completely different this morning? – she added with a small smirk on her lips.

- I wasn't talking to you, witch… - Kisame barked at her.

- You see… This means that I'm right… - her smirk widened. – Shit, I'm hungry… Is there a village somewhere near? – she asked looking at Itachi who walked few meters before them. – I doubt we have any supplies…

Young man turned to her.

- There is, small, few miles east… You want to go alone?

- It's better than taking you or Kisame… I'm not as easily recognizable as you two and Pat can't go with me… Besides it's just shopping… I know how to avoid troubles if I have to… I'll be back in two hours or so… I'll catch up with you soon… - she smiled at him, said quick "bye" to Pat and leapt to the tree disappearing in the forest.

- Oh, great… - Patsumi sighed. – She left me here…

- Don't say, that you doesn't like our company, princess… - Kisame laughed.

- Currently I'm a bit too close to you… You can put me down, you know? I can walk on my own…

- But I like you where you are… - he laughed seeing her face. – And you would started to slow us down soon, so it's pointless… Just stay where you are and stop sticking your elbows into my back… It's not nice at all, you know?

- So, may I ask, where we're going? – she said giving up the last topic.

- Somewhere safer then inn… You'll see soon – Itachi said, looking over his shoulder.

They were still in the middle of nowhere when Mimiko found them.

- Really, I've been gone for almost three hours and you still didn't found any shelter? – she asked, smiling a bit, jumping down from the nearby tree. – It's getting dark and it will probably start to rain soon again…

- We will be there soon… - Itachi replied shortly. – You're not the only one who doesn't like to get wet without a reason…

- You really need all this stuff? – Kisame asked looking at her fully packed backpack, sacks attached to it and additional two she held in left hand. – It's quite a lot, don't you think?

- You will eat half of this on your own I think – she replied, looking at him with her favourite "pissing off" smile. – Something has to left for us, don't you think?

- It's raw vegetables… You're going to cook? You can?

- Pff, of course we can – Patsumi interrupted him, still hanging from his shoulder. – What do you think? That kicking asses and making earthquakes are everything we can do? Ouch! Don't do that again! – she yelled when he once again made her body jerked uncomfortably.

- But it's fun… - shinobi said, grinning his teeth. – The stuff you two already showed us is completely enough… Besides, you don't look like a housewife…

- And how a "housewife" should look, in your opinion?

- I have no idea princess… The only women I watched for past several years was whores mostly… And you….Fuck! – he snapped, when a thick stick hit him into back of his head. – Why did you do that witch?

- I wanted to stop you from doing something really stupid… - she answered, smiling really innocently.- If I didn't do that, your lovely "luggage" would probably tear you into shreds… - her eyes glinted a little bit red.

- And how would you know, what I wanted to say?

- That was a stupid question you know? – kunoichi asked back, exchanging looks with Patsumi. – You should be thankful to me…

- Ha, forget it witch… She wouldn't hurt me…

- If you wanted to said something as nice as I think you do – Patsumi said grinning. – You were going to suffer….

The loud thunder rolled over the forest, making them stop talking. The storm was near, sky was covered with thick, almost black clouds, lightning crossed it from time to time, filling surroundings with strange light and shadows.

-Come – Itachi said, jumping to the nearby tree. – We need to go faster now…

- Oh, like we couldn't guess that – Mimiko assumed, showing a tip of her tongue to her brother when he gave her his typical blank look. But she leapt to the tree right after him

- Don't say you're going to follow them with me hanging like this… - Patsumi groaned, looking at blue-skinned shinobi, unsure about what he was going to do now.

- Why not, it's only more fun for me – he answered and jumped on the tree.

He smiled wider hearing her making a small squeaking noise, as he purposely slipped a bit, while landing.

- Kisame, I'm gonna kill you… - he heard next to his ear.

- You know how many times, you said that before, right? – tall man asked. –Maybe you stop saying things you're not going to do?

Once again he heard her mumbling something under her breath, but he wasn't sure what. But she definitely used word "dick" more than three times.

After another half hour of running, they saw a clearing opened before them. Girls didn't expect any buildings so deep in the forest, so they were quite surprised to see something, looking like abandoned farm. The house was large and rather gloomy, with those big dark windows, but it was for sure a lot better than a clammy cave they expected. They made it in time – first raindrops showed up, when they landed on the grass. One more lightning and soon after, thunder rolled over their heads. The storm was getting closer.

- Is that one of your hideouts? – Patsumi asked, finally escaping from Kisames grip. – You're sure that showing it to us is a good idea?

- You did the same when you let us into the ANBU hideout some time ago, don't you remember that, princess?

- Of course I do – kunoichi said pouting her lips. – To be precise, you break yourself in… And Mimiko blew everything up, when you two were gone…

- Like we can't do the same – tall warrior shrugged his shoulders. – Where are you going?

- Inside, what do you think? – red-haired girl looked over her shoulder. – I have enough of getting wet for a long time now. – she turned again and made her way after Mimiko and Itachi.

Kisame left alone. He scratched his neck, thinking. In his entire life, he never thought, they would willingly show one of their best hideouts to two jounins from Konoha. He could somehow understand Itachi – one of the girls was his sister. But why he didn't do anything to stop him? And, why he actually didn't give a shit about it?. With girls it was so much more funny than with Itachi – even if it always means getting in some shitty troubles… He looked in the clouded sky, smirked to himself, and he also went in, closing every lock the door had.

The hall was long and dark, a few meters before him was dark staircase, and there was a red glow coming from the first door on his left. He went into the large dining-room with a long table. Only Itachi sat there, the fire was burning. Girls backpacks was lying under one wall. The old sofa under another one was occupied by Patsumi. Her hands were glowing faintly green, while she was healing her ankle. So the sounds of searching something, coming out of kitchen must be made by Mimiko.

Red-haired girl finished surprisingly quick, and made her way to help her friend.

- What are you looking at? – she asked, stopping in the door. – I'm a jounin right? And that was just sprained ankle… - she grinned at him and disappear in another room.

Blue-skinned men throw his bag on the couch and also went to the kitchen. Every time is a good time to piss them off a bit. He leaned against the door frame, grinning his triangular teeth. Both girls looked at him for a brief moment and then they returned to preparing a late dinner for them. He was absolutely ignored and, to be honest, he expected that.

- Who would suspect, that you two know so well, where your place are? – he asked, laughing. Patsumi once again completely ignored him, and he received only an intense glare from Mimiko.

- Are you trying to scare me off? – he asked, with provocative tone of voice. – Sorry, but I used to this kind of looks so try something else…

Black-haired girl didn't answer, but he was still looking at him, while her hands was moving fast, chopping pork into the cubes.

- Go away Kisame – Patsumi finally spoke, chopping carrots, onions and celery.- Before Mimiko sliced you in that nice cubes…

-And it will be edible? – he asked, not wanting to let go. Girls reactions were really amusing to him.

- Nobody will force you to eat it… You can always go to sleep hungry – Pat answered, smiling contrariwise. Then, she put the onion onto the hot oil. – And if you're not helping then don't disturb us at least….

- You're still mad, princess? – Kisame asked. – I thought you're gonna thank me… And I asked cause I'm hungry…

- Well, you're moving sushi bar… You can eat a piece of your arm or something as a started, what do you think? – she smiled maliciously.

- That was too much you know… - he started.

TAP!

It was too fast to notice it approaching. When tall man turned slowly his head, he saw a fork, stucked in the door frame, barely an inch from his face and eye. He turned toward the second girl.

- Cut it out, you were the one who started… - she said as her sharingan glinted in the dim light. – Go, and wait for your meal… Pat add the meat or you're going to burn the onion… - she added, turning her attention to her friend.

Kisame returned to the dining room without a word. He knew that the witch missed on purpose, and if she just wanted, he could have that fork in his eye. He looked at his partner, and to his great surprise, he noticed that he is smiling. There was no doubt about it. To be honest he didn't see that ever before…

- "Moving sushi bar", hm? – he murmured to himself smirking a bit. – Our little witch has a pretty sharp tongue, right? What? – he catch Itachis gaze. – I don't care if you found it funny or not… Actually it was funny…

Black-haired man didn't answer, but he looked rather to be deep in thought then irritated. Whatever. Kisame didn't care about it either, as long as he wasn't trying to kill him.

Something about twenty minutes later, some really nice smells started to coming out from the kitchen and soon after, Patsumi showed up, tossing her backpack over her shoulder, and looked at them.

- I hope you had a bathroom here? – she asked smiling. – I would like to take a shower, before we eat…

- Upstairs, the last door on the left… - Itachi answered, making his way into the kitchen.

- I can show you… - Kisame added, as always grinning his teeth.

- No need, I'm a big girl… I can find it on my own… - she turned and walked out of the room.

Itachi walked into the kitchen, to find Mimiko focused on the steaming and bubbling pot. She tasted a bit of stew, grimaced a little, and added some salt, pepper and a bit of finely chopped leaves, which were for sure coriander, to judge by smell.

- Oh, now it's nice – she said to herself, smiling a bit.

- I didn't know you're talking to yourself…

Her head popped up in a second, but there was smile on her face.

- I do, when I don't have anybody interesting enough to talk to – she said still smiling, mixing the stew. – If you're hungry, you have to wait a bit longer… we didn't cooked the rice yet.

- From what I remember, you wasn't interested in female jobs when you were younger…

- Well, when I started to live with Patsumi's family I really had no choice…Her mother requires help from her and as well from me. She kept saying that, no matter how great kunoichi's we'll became, we have to know how to take care of our husbands and children… And she was right… - she added with a smile. – This is probably a lot better than any take out we could get in that shithole I was in… Plus, cooking has a lot in common with my other abilities… Nobody can chop carrots as fast as I do without cutting his fingers off…

Black-haired girl pull out another pot from the cabinet and turned the faucet on.

Patsumi was right. She didn't show in any way that she is upset or angry. But she most likely was, he was sure about it. But he wasn't sure if he want to check it. For a long while he just observed as his sister finish preparing their meal. Finally he decided to walk out and forget about the bothering topic, but before he did that, he met Mimiko's gaze.

- There is nothing to talk about… - she said, guessing exactly what he was thinking about. – You're fine and it's only thing that count for me now… Besides, I trust Pat – if she says, she can do something about it, I believe she does. I don't know anyone, except Tsunade maybe, who poses similar talent… She do awesome job on my eyes…

- But she can't do miracles…

- Gosh, can't you be a bit more optimistic? – she asked with a small frown. - Just a bit? I know it's not easy, but you can try… And believe in what I say… To be honest I don't even know what side effects are, if I pay attention to how much I use it…

- Well, I'm not sure if remember how to do this… - he replied making her frown deepened. - You really don't have any problems with your sharingan?

- I didn't say that… Of course I know how it feel, when I overdose it. I'm pretty sure that I'm feeling pain even faster than you, since I didn't keep it permanently activated… Having a health sight has it's minuses…

- Well, but it's a lot better than being blind… - interrupted a familiar voice behind his back. – Didn't I tell you that talking with her about medicine, is pointless? – she added with a smile on her lips.

- Thanks Pat, that was so nice of you… - Mimiko said with a small pout on her lips.

Patsumi passed him, smiling widely to her friend. Now, she was wearing only a short, black dress, and her damp hair was tied into a loose braid. He could smell a bit sour, but refreshing, herbal scent of her shampoo.

- I know… - kunoichi was still smiling. – But you know that I'm right… And there is nothing to be freaked about… - she looked at him. – Are you going to take a bath now? – she asked second girl. – I left some hot water for you…

- Oh, I'm so grateful… - she answered, making face to the second girl. – But water is boiling, so rice will be ready in a few minutes… You can take the plates to the dining room…

- All right I'm going… - she took the dishes from Mimiko and made her way out.

She locked her sight with his, for a brief moment, but it was long enough, to be found clearly teasing. He smirked a bit, following her with sight as she walked. Then, he turned to his sister, to find her smiling.

- It's good to see that you both… like each other so much… But I hope, you will not make her cry…

- It sounds a bit like a threat…. – they look each other straight in the eyes for a while.

- Take it rather as a little warning… - she said returning her sight on the kitchen counter. - But I'm sure you will behave yourself – she added with a faint smirk. – Pat are you done? Can we serve the supper?

- Coming! – the yell came to from another room. – You can go we can handle this… - she said with her favorite smile. - I'll take the rice and leave the stew for you… Mmm… it smells nice. After all this years you've finally learned something…

- Ha, ha, very funny… - second girl responded, grimacing a bit. – From what I remember you were the one unable to cook the egg properly…

- Well maybe… - Pat answered, blushing a bit with embarrassment. – But it was fucking long time ago you know…?

Itachi left the kitchen, followed by both girls. They continue their little tiff, unit everybody sat down. Kisame looked at the girls for a while.

- It looks like you're not going to poison us… - he said grinning. – It smells quite nice, you know?

- Well, enjoy your meal then – Patsumi answered taking herself a plate and pair of sticks. – But, self-service spaces… Maybe we're cooking, but we aren't maids…

- I wouldn't dare to think you are… - Kisame muttered from behind his grinned teeth.

As an answer, Patsumi showed tip of her tongue and pushed the pot with stew in his direction.

For a while everybody was eating. Girls just realized how hungry they really were. It wasn't common for them to keep a fast for whole day. After a moment, casual talks has started and it seemed like no one of them find anything wrong about sitting around one table and sharing a meal. Even if, no more than four month ago, it would be incredibly uncomfortable – for more reasons than one.

Mimiko didn't any longer get irritated, because of any small comment Kisame made. And it was huge step forward for her, since she was taking an attempt to kill Kakashi or Shin each time they were started to talk about "boobs and asses". Even if his behavior still bothers her, she just didn't pay so much attention to it anymore – it became common, familiar and somehow even nice. Besides, there was still Patsumi – and she always has answer to his every dirty comment.

Then, she observed the exchange of looks between her brother and her friend. She wondered if they knew, how much more openly they flirting with each other right now. Even if they made it look like it is all accidental.

- Mimiko, have you think about how we're going to finish our job? – Patsumi's voice disturbed her. She turned her sight to the red-haired girl. Her face said clearly: "I know you've noticed, but you don't have to stare…"

- Of course I did – she answered, smirking to the other girl. – I can do this alone, as soon as take a few hours of sleep…What? – she asked, her voice marked with irritation.

- Do you really think it's a good idea? – red-haired kunoichi asked, but she didn't look her in the eyes.

- Why not? – Mimiko replied with question. – Don't give me that look… I did a lot of this kind of tasks before, also alone. I just have to take those damn documents to the client. It shouldn't take me more than 2 days…

- I wasn't thinking about that… - Patsumi felt more and more uncomfortable under her friend's gaze, but she knew that someone have to take care about her stubborn ass. And that "someone" was always her.

- I'm just trying to say, that you shouldn't go alone… You said that your arm was refusing cooperation last night… And you know, that any further damage, will make you unable to continue your career as a shinobi. That glove is not unbreakable protection… Plus, you won't let me to check your eyes, and I know, they were bleeding…

Young woman stopped, feeling rising anger of the second kunoichi. She already knew that saying all this things in public wasn't good idea.

- She's right… You shouldn't go alone… - suddenly, she received support from Itachi, who remained in silence almost all the time. Pat wanted to send him a thankful smile, but Mimiko's reaction was… expectable.

- Well, I didn't know that I have two babysitters now… - she said, smiling bitterly. – Pat, please note to yourself that, I'm fully aware of all this things… And now sorry, I'm going to sleep… I'm leaving before the dawn… - black haired girl stood up, took her backpack and took her way to the stairs.

-Mimiko…

- Pat, shut up please… You know it's pointless… - that was her last words, before she disappeared from their sight.

The other three sat in silence for a moment. Patsumi put her elbows on a table, rested her chin on her palms and sighted.

- That was failed attempt to make her change her mind… And it always like that… Gosh, she is going to kill me someday… - she had to fight the urge of hitting the table top with her forehead. Why it was always so frustrating?

- Isn't it easier to just let it go? – Kisame asked – Or maybe you find it funny?

- No, because this is what is meant by taking care of someone…- she answered irritably. – But I doubt you understand that…

- Maybe I don't, but if you're going to act like a pissed off pussy, I can go with her… I'm not interested in watching you two making out in every corner…With her it will be fun at least…

Patsumi has to quickly close her mouth, to hide her surprise. She knew she didn't succeeded, cause some of her teeth almost fell out. She wasn't sure what shocked her more – the fact that Kisame willingly offered his help or, that their behavior is so clearly readable. She found it kinda funny to see that Itachi is almost as surprised as her, though not so openly.

- Mimiko will kick you out into the next month if you offer it to her… - she assumed when she was finally able to speak again.

- That's why I'm not going to ask her for permission, princess… I'm not an idiot, I know already it won't work with her… - he answered, grinning his teeth. – And now, if you don't mind… I'll be going… Don't stay up too long… - he added, headed out of the room. Patsumi stick her tongue to his back.

For a while the last occupants of the room, sat in silence just looking at each other. But Patsumi knew that she wouldn't be able to stand his piercing gaze for too long, so she has to find herself a way out. The easiest one lied in front of her – dirty dishes. Emitting a small sight of relief she stood up and reached for plates.

- I will make some tea – she offered silently, then she turned around and walked out from the room.

She didn't know why, but for some reason, being alone with him once again in such short time, felt somehow wrong for her. But it didn't meant she didn't want it. And she knew that she wasn't looking for a way out – at least not for real.

She can't help but smile, sensing his approaching presence. Let's see how far she could make this game go…

She took the dishes to put them into sink, but porcelain tower lost its balance and top plate fell out. But, right before it touched the ground with a laud crack, it was catch by two fingers. She could see his ring glinted in darkness.

- What a show off… – she said with a smile, putting plates into the sink. – But you need something else to impress me… I know how fast you could be…

He didn't answer but he took few steps forward, and stops right in front of her. She could feel her body tensed, but she inwardly slapped herself to remain controlled. She held his gaze, now as black as his hair, and she waited for his next actions. But he did nothing – just casually put his plate a top of hers. But he didn't moved away.

She noticed that he found it quite amusing to have her caged like that between him and any flat surface. But this time she isn't going to fell for it. He was smart enough to know already that she isn't going to blindly follow his rules. She was the type that makes her own. She pushed herself from the counter and stepped away, brushing slightly his hips with hers, as she was moving.

- I see that you would like to do the dishes – she said, still looking him straight in the eyes. – That's nice… - she smirked. - I will make tea – she kneeled down and opened the nearby cupboard in search for kettle.

Itachi watch her actions, thinking. She was serious. She was completely undisturbed by his actions, she wasn't intimidated by his presence – something no one was be able to do before.

- I know what you're thinking about… - she spoke, turning the faucet on to fill the kettle. She smiled gently to him, titling her head a bit.

- And what would that be? – he asked.

- You're great Itachi Uchiha and you don't know? – she asked back, smiling wider. – What a surprise… - she knew that she started to be annoying, but she still didn't see his irritation. He was still interested in what she was talking, so she could keep her game on.

- I'm not reading minds… but I can make you tell me… - that wasn't a threat but his eyes changed.

- That doesn't impress me either… - red-haired girl stated calmly. - Mimiko has the same one and I know what it can do… And I'm not scared – she added to prove that she really knew. - Why should I be? The fact that everybody think you're a sociopath and cold-blooded murderer doesn't obliged me to think the same… Actually, I feel fine with Mimiko's way of thinking… Besides, if you wanted to hurt me in anyway, you had your chance long time ago, right? And you didn't used it. You may find me stupid, but I don't think I have a reason to be afraid of you…

She stopped waiting for him to say anything, but he just looked at her with an unreadable expression. But she knew why – she was probably the only person, except Mimiko who treated him this way. She remembered how he was looking at her last night. She should be proud. Being able to impress someone like him with only being herself?

- You better get used to it… - she smiled at him teasingly. – Cause I'm not going to treat you any different just to fit with the way you think about all people…

She couldn't finish the sentence, because he once again approached her and before she could make any sound or move, his hands grasped her around the waist and he pull her up, setting her on the kitchen counter and blocked her legs with his tights. This time, there was no possibility to run.

"Game over" whispered a tiny voice in her head. She would laugh at herself if she wasn't completely catch by his piercing gaze. Sitting like this, she was at eye level with him. Next, one of his hands rested on her hip and the other slid up her side. She had only a thin black dress on so, as well she could have nothing. She gasped feeling the electrifying sensation his touch left. He leaned closer, and she brought her hands to his chest. Her fingers curled into his shirt. She could feel the soft strands of his hair tickling her ear as his mouth moved closer to the place when it was connected to the neck.

She has troubles with thinking clearly. Her mind was full of him right now. And it's got even worse when he started to kissing her neck. They were alone and her instincts worked for her. She arched into him closing the remaining distance between them and titled her head to the side giving him better access. In her subconscious she wanted this to happened from the first minute were they met. She emitted the small sight of pleasure as his fingers travelled up her sides, but this time under the hem of her dress. In response she found a way to sneak her hands under his shirt and trailed her fingertips along his spine. She could hear him moan slightly, but he didn't stop. His mouth was now on her collar bone and slided down straight in the direction her cleavage pointed.

It felt so good that she didn't want to stop. Both of them wanted to take it further. But she managed to form small amount of protest in her passion clouded mind. She still wanted it, but she was once pinned to the wall and she now wanted to make a point. She wanted to prove to herself and show him that she could resist. But he make it so hard for her.

- Itachi… - she half whispered, half moaned his name. – We… can't do this… - she couldn't string a full sentence and she was sure that her voice is filled with desire.

- Mm – he murmured against the exposed part of her breast he was kissing now. – Why not?

"Exactly, why not?" her subconscious chirped. "I thought you like it"

For a while she wasn't able to think about an answer since each one sounded incredibly dishonest. She actually didn't have any solid excuse.

Except the fact that she didn't want to have sex with him on the kitchen counter. She promised to herself that the next time will be played by her rules.

"Epic fail" familiar, tiny voice stated.

A kettle saved her. Steam started to coming out from the whistle, hitting her in her upper arm.

- Ouch! – she hissed, pushing herself away from the sudden, painful feeling.

She almost lost her balance but his hands griped her tightly around the ribcage and steadied her. But she was on the floor once again.

- I guess we've picked wrong time… - she said, smirking faintly. She looked at her arm for a second. Skin was flushed but happily, not burned.

- What time is right, then? – he asked still so close to her that she could felt his breath on her skin. But she was again in full control of herself.

- Tomorrow they'll be gone – she answered looking him in the eyes. – We'll have two whole days… That's enough time for everything. – the hidden sense of the sentence was written deep in the pair of emerald eyes that was looking at him. There was a promise. With another small smile, Patsumi turned away to finish the tea.

She looked at him over her shoulder after a moment. She stetted the tea pot and cups on a tray.

- I thought you're going to do the dishes?

He looked almost like he was going to say "In your dreams", but instead, he smirked slightly, took the tray from her and make his way out of the kitchen.

- Hey, I'm not doing dishes!

- Then leave them and come…

Patsumi isn't going to complain about that. "Girl, you won this time" she thought to herself, following him. "But it was just luck…"

Mimiko fixed her cloak and backpack to make sure that nothing will make her feel uncomfortable. She slept for a few hours only and she was now rather irritated then fresh and rested. She once again looked around the room, to check if she packed everything that's needed, wrapped her cloak tighter around her shoulders and silently left the room.

She decided that moving out fast and discretely will lessen the possibility that someone will come here by her tracks. She was glad that it wasn't raining anymore. The sky was still clouded, but storm was gone. And it was getting slightly brighter at the East. Sun was about to rise in a next few hour.

She was about to leapt onto the tree when familiar presence disturbed her.

"Shit! I thought, I'm gonna avoid company…"

- Finally princess… Is doing your make up always took you so much time?

She turned slowly to find Kisame leaning against the well and grinning his teeth wider than ever.

- What the hell are you doing here? – she asked, didn't even trying to sound nice. – Shouldn't you've been sleeping?

-It's not your concern princess… - blue-skinned man answered, pushing away from the well. – Am I right or you wanted to do this fast? We're leaving…

- We? You hit your head or something?

- Sorry but right now all your opinions are rejected… So move your ass and come already… - he went to the line of trees surrounding their hideout.

Black-haired girl opened her mouth in protest, but she didn't found any right words, Patsumi would have for sure. She shrugged her shoulders and followed him. She couldn't see how proud of himself Kisame is now. When she gave him a suspicious look he looked perfectly normal.

Once they were in forest again she tried once more.

- Telling you to go back didn't have any point, right?

- Sorry witch but I'm not taking orders… Nor from you, nor from anyone… - he added smirking.

- Yeah, that's explain everything – she responded, forcing herself to not smirking back. – So, why are you going with me?

- I hope to have some fun… And do you think I'm interested in watching our couple little "activities" for whole two days?... Why are you looking at me like this? Are you kidding me? Do you think I really fell for you tricks last time? I'm not stupid, princess… The last thing that I would believe is the fact that you're inviting me for sake just because you need some company… Besides, I don't know what did you do with it but you've definitely did not drunk it.

- And what do you think I did with it you smart-ass? – she asked now smirking.

- Woman of your size…

- Are you trying to say that I'm small?

- Well you're not too big – he answered, towering over her with his great figure. – Actually you're a midget for me…

- It would be better for you to stop talking know…If I were you, I would be paying attention to where I'm going. Your head may hit a branch or something…

- Oh, I see you're biting back, witch… That's what I like about you…

- Kisame if you didn't want me to bite you for real, You'll stay quiet for next 30 minutes, understand? Early morning is not a good time to getting on my nerves, you know?

- Alright… Just don't behave like your pretty little friend, ok? Why you women, always get pissed off so easily?

- I don't know… Maybe it's because we met you? – she smirked maliciously at him and jumped on the nearby branch.