MeGAFaNS' Opening song: "Sekiranun Graffiti" by ryo/Supercell MV

MeGAFaNS' Ending Song: "L.o.v.e. Girl" by CNBLUE MV

teEpisode 25-> The Hugh Hunt!: Hunter x Hunted

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On a typical beach day I would have used this alone time to walk along the shore, gaze at sea life and/or draw a few pictures in the sand. However, as circumstances would have it, I, Natalya Hugh, skipped through the woodlands in my underwear. The salty air whisked through the surrounding tropical trees and made them dance all around me. Air fresh as this was top quality, the good life. I could make my bed here and sleep my day away. It was just too good. 😌 I could hear summer bugs and seagulls noise travelling through the air like a beach lullaby. I loved this atmosphere. Mindlessly walking onward I go too deep in and although I could no longer see the beach I could still smell the seawater and hear the waves crash ashore. It always felt nice to explore on my own. Its relaxing.

While absentmindedly wandering around I came across a certain tree which caught my eye and it made me stop to stare.

"Oh why hello coconut tree..." I hugged the tree and rubbed my arms up and down its rough bark, "You look like a boy I know." I grinned evilly while looking up at its leaves that looked like his hairstyle. I snorted out a chuckle. Freaking twins! 😂 It was ironic. Here I was finding the resemblance of him in a tree whilst avoiding him. Shikamaru would hate to hear me call a coconut tree his twin I was sure. I couldn't help but laugh at the thought. I gave the tree a quick friendly pat on the bark and readied to continue my walk when I heard the foliage rustling before I got far. It was coming from behind the tree so cautiously I peeked around it and took a look.

Down on the sandy ground at the base of the coconut tree I spotted a soldier(hermit) crab. It found home inside of a wilk shell with its black and white swirled pattern and seemed to be trying to climb the tree. I bent down, chin on my knees, arms wrapped around, and watched Mr. Crabs as it crawled along the sandy ground after failing to do so. I got a stick and I poked the soldier crab and I even slipped it inbetween its claw I smiled triumphantly once it clambed on. Random fact about me is that I can be easily and wholeheartedly entertained by animals. Having fun bothering the little hermit crab I failed to notice the person looking over my shoulders.

A gravelly voice whispered ghastly in my ear, ".. Why~ Hello~ there~ yeah..." I sprung to attention automatically. The creepy sing-song tone rolled over my shoulders and I can now feel someone standing behind me.

"AH--!" Because it was a man's voice I used my arms to cover my chest reflexively. Because of such, I ended up falling face first, my forehead planted into the sand. I quickly righted myself and I looked up wide eyed at an amused and smirking Deidara.

"Why why why why whyyyyyyy would you...!!" I sobbed, clutched onto his leg and shook him. I almost cried! Real tears!

"Hmph, scaredy-cat." He simply chuckled at me.

"I was really scared..." I whimpered contemplating why I don't just take this blonde bimbo out already.🔪😤

"Couldn't resist, hn." He nodded in affirmation, "Next time don't wander alone. What if a weirdo snuck up on you? You're lucky it was only lil old me, hmm."

I got up finally and dusted myself off and shivered officially freaked by the likelihood of his words, "Yikes don't mention scary stuff like that while smirking at me!"

If he wasn't only teasing me and instead being a good rogue ninja, Deidara probably would have told me to always keep my attention divided with one eye on your prey and another out for predators. Apparently I was a better ninja sensei for myself because Deidara only stood there grinning. You live and learn I guess.

"You're still around? Why doe?" If he was going to stay why did he do that whole disappearing act before. 😐 Stupid bomber.

"Uh... hmm......." Deidara scratched his head, "Im heading back to the base now."

"But I thought you left long time. So why are you still around?" My question was innocent enough but Deidara awkwardly hesitated unable to answer.

I took it upon myself to guess, "Are you bored? Wanted to play with everybody, huh?" (0w0)

"Nah, hm..."

"Missed me?" Couldn't get enough of the Natalyalicousness eh! 😉

"Like hell I would, hmm...I see you too much..." He mumbled the last bit but I'll pretend he didn't say that.

"Fighting with Sasori?" Ooh lovers quarrel! Maybe I should have placed some spy cams in their little love nest when I had the chance! Darn! Squandered opportunity! 😤

"As if that could be it!" Deidara snapped back with a bland glare.

"Right, right cuz your relationship is airtight! Ah, then why are you here Deidara?" I was at a lost and I just looked at him quizically.

'Well... Naomi in a swimsuit was tempting, hm.' Deidara sweatdropped at his own impure motives. His lips remained zipped. He avoided my curious eyes and chuckled halfheatedly but his face looked a little red.
Suspicious.

Peering into Deidara's face as he seemed to avoid eye contact I discovered something shocking.

"AH! HOW DID YOU GET THESE?" I pressed in a hushed panic pointing sharply at his exposed forehead and gripped his arm.

"Stu!" Deidara and I froze as a third voice belted out. Our eyes snapped into the direction it originated from.

"What is it Hariet?" Those voices... no way! What are the odds?

"Stu, should we really be walking through the woods after what happened......last time."

I heard their familiar voices before I actually saw them but it didn't take them long to appear.
Oh geez what a coincidence my favorite tourist couple is back...

"The locals said that there is a nice beaching spot nearby Hariet! What are the chances of
seeing a ghost twice--!" The tourist couple who I had spotted almost two weeks ago during the ninjidiots' chase and
detain fiasaco stood before me once again.

STUwage tank! Harrible the terrible! Wazzuppp! 😜

To the two I just looked like an evil spirit who is stealing the soul of a poor blonde boy so with eyes larger than saucers and mouths unhinged they hopped, skipped and ran. Yup... They ran... They didn't even bother to holler this time... They just bolted off into another direction. What a short reunion...

After a moment of silence Deidara finally came to terms with not needing to know what the hell just happened, "Did you know them?"

"Sort of... They are tourist I met..."

"Uh huh..." Deidara ran his hand through his hair casually with a sigh of perplexity.

I'm still wondering how they got so far down here considering the resorts and hotels are at the opposite end of the island and not to mention there was an awesome beach at the resort anyhow... Heh tourists. 😞

"Ah!" Right, I turned my attention back to Deidara, like I was going to ask before being sidetracked, "So are you gonna explain what these huge camollies on your head are about?!" There's freaking two huge ass bumps on his forehead like what the heck...

Deidara quirked an eyebrow at my question, "You pulled me through the car window and stared at me. You mean to say you hadn't noticed earlier?"

I blushed a bit and sheepishly confessed, "I was gazing into your handsome face... I was only taking in the view of your handsomoisity... sorry."

"Damn right I'm handsome, hn!" He glowed with a smug grin and I rolled my eyes at him being all narcissistic after one compliment.

"So...?" I prompted him to get to explaining.

"Yesterday(Friday) & Today(Saturday)....." he pointed to each lump respectively. This is what happens when you take your eyes off this boy for a few hours? Gee...

"What did you do to yourself?" I poked his bump with a stick. He winced and swatted it out of my hand effortlessly. I'm guessing that one was the one he got today.

"Naomi--" He started to answer without thinking but immediately held his tongue. But a worried fangirl doesn't miss a thing...

Naomi did this?! What have you done? Damaged him? What is this bump? And this other one here?? When I got him this was never here! You break him, young lady, you buy him!

Deidara studied my face from different angles as I fervently shook my fist at the sky my
expression grim but comically so.

I went to raise hell about damaging my anime buddy but I suddenly recalled Naomi and I's
chat,"...oh..."

"Oh?" Deidara quirked a brow again as my vehement fist shake turned into a dumb blank look.

I remembered... She did mention getting physical with him when he almost kissed her... That explained at least one bump...

Somehow the conversation lulled after that and Deidara and I kept each other silent company. We both had stuff on our minds or rather a certain someone.
We sat down together on a misshapen tree that bent horizontally like a bench. It was strong enough to hold us both no sweat. It was far enough from the ground that it allowed my feet to slightly dangle and I absentmindedly kick up the sand with the tips of my toes.

Deidara and I stared up at the clear blue sky through the trees as the salty wind blew through our hair. I felt I could relate with Deidara. He and I both were sorting out our feelings maybe we could help each other... maybe... My tongue itched to ask him about his situation and talk freely about my own. I bite my lips and stole a glance at his profile. It was a good a time as any to get the loads off our chests and I decided to be the push.

".....So.... you followed Naomi home...?" I smirk mischievously and Deidara gazing eyes snapped down to my face.

(...to be continued...)