#at the end of everything Dei is treated to Sasori's very rare smile and a kiss

[ladykissingfish]

Sasori: Deidara, can you show me how to do something? Deidara: What? Sasori: Can you show me how to use clay to sculpt a little bird? Of course I won't be able to make it explode like yours do, but -- Deidara, tripping over his feet to get to Sasori: Holy shit holy shit holy shit you want to learn MY art?! Sasori: I never said that. I simply wish to know how to make a small bird out of clay. That's all. Deidara: But why? Sasori: I've been feeling stressed out lately, and my puppet-making has done little to assuage this. So I'm hoping that by doing something out of the ordinary for me, I will be able to -- Deidara: *throws his arms around Sasori and kisses him* Don't be shy, Danna, hm! Just admit you finally realized my art is superior! Oh, we're gonna have so much fun! I can teach you birds and butterflies and cats and dogs and -- *Deidara runs into his room to get clay, still talking, and now mentioning that he should bring everyone in the Akatsuki to see how the "battle of the artists" has ended* Sasori: Sasori: I'm pretty sure HE'S the biggest reason behind my stress.