A continuation of my one-shot, 'Fighting is Just Another Way of Speed Dating', where Hidan and Hinata meet out on the battlefield. Hinata catches Hidan's interest (to say the least) and leads her away to an old hut he knows of in the woods...

Since this will only be my second attempt at anything beyond a one-shot, please review! I appreciate any ideas and suggestions you may have, both stylistic and contentwise. :)

Thank you Victoria Levi for editing and putting up with constant harassment re this story. ;P

Music for inspiration:

Shura – DOES

Talk Show Host - Radiohead

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Chapter 1: Cat Meets Mouse

Hidan pushed his prey into the room, keeping a firm grip on her arm.

Hinata looked around the abandoned hovel, her eyes searching for potential escape routes. The Akatsuki member chuckled.

"Honey, I am not about to let you get away from here without my permission, so relax and enjoy your stay here."

He led the young kunoichi to a wooden dining chair in the middle of the room, and pushed her down to sit in it. He turned around briefly to grab a cushioned armchair of his own from the corner and dragged it to face hers. Hidan slumped into it, hanging a leg over the arm of the chair as he let out a long sigh, stretching his neck.

"I'm gonna have to get you to give me a massage later, my neck still fucking hurts. Kakuzu, the shit that he is, didn't repair it properly. Have a look at this motherfucker!" Hidan complained, pulling his forehead protector away from his throat to show the scars that remained from Asuma beheading him.

Hinata shuddered and looked away, her eyes still scanning for exits.

"Hey! Little lady!"

She looked up.

"I'm fucking talking to you! All a man wants is some sympathy, and you turn away like that? What kind of fucking manners are those? Were you raised in a barn or something?"

The Hyuuga clan member's face turned a deep shade of red as she struggled to prevent herself from apologizing. There was no way she would ever be polite to a beast like him. Civil was the best she would manage, only to gain information for the village to use against him.

Hidan watched her in silence, saying nothing more. He suddenly leaned forward in his chair, his face just inches from hers. "Well, what do you say, kitten? You up for some bumping action?"

Again that infuriating grin, coupled with a wink. Hinata felt her blood boil. His behaviour really was appalling. How could one man be so arrogant? He was so sure of himself, so confident that he always had the upper hand. That in itself was a weakness she may be able to make use of.

Hidan tilted his head, staring at her curiously. "Giving me the silent treatment, eh? So cold! Well in that case, I don't really have a use for you..."

The silver haired ninja pulled out a kunai from his cloak and pierced the back of Hinata's left hand, drawing blood as he twisted it into her flesh. She gasped and tried to pull away, but he grabbed her wrist tightly as she struggled and leant down to lick the small pool of blood collecting on her skin. His tongue traced the wound, slowly and leisurely, before his lips kissed the back of her hand and let go. As he sat back in his chair he whispered "I prefer girls of a more...vocal nature."

Hidan smirked and laughed after licking his lips. "Mmm. You're pretty tasty, my sweet."

Hinata clenched her fists. She knew what he had done was part of the ritual Shikamaru had told her about, but wasn't he supposed to change colour? She was unsure of the details now that she tried to recall them, but she was sure of one thing. She hated him. "You're a bastard... you...disgusting... vampire!"

In a moment that shocked both of them, Hinata stood up and slapped the other ninja clear across the face. She jumped back into her chair quickly, her hands shaking as she realised she may have sealed her fate. If she angered him, he wouldn't see her as a plaything anymore; just as a sacrifice.

To her surprise, he laughed. "That's more fucking like it!"

He rubbed a hand over his jaw, his skin showing signs of a faint crimson hand print on his cheek. "Well, I don't know about vampires cutie, but I am immortal; that's my curse."

Hidan shrugged and gave her an almost melancholy smile. Hinata's heart reached out to him for the briefest of moments before remembering he was still the enemy. Her curiosity had been aroused though and if he was giving information like this willingly, she may be able to find out more.

"How did you get this... curse?" she asked, tentatively.

The Akatsuki member's eyes lit up. Finally, things were getting interesting. "It's part of my deal with Jashin, that fucking piece of shit god that asks me to make sacrifices of everyone. He's a pretty moody bastard, to be honest. Your turn."

Hinata blinked. "...my turn?"

"I tell you about me, and you tell me about you! Isn't that how dating works?"

Hidan's question was rewarded with two red spots on the girl's cheeks. She was far too much fun to hand over to that fucking demanding god of his. She didn't need to know that yet though.

"But... before you do, let me just inform you that I'm a stickler for the truth. I fucking hate liars more than anything. Well, liars and those fucks who prioritise money over everything else. That fucker Kakuzu, for example. Money grabbing bastard. No soul that guy, no soul at all."

Hidan shook his head, temporarily lost in his thoughts.

"So yeah, don't fucking lie. 'Cause I'll know. And don't try to escape either, because I've got you trapped already," he grinned and stuck out his blood-red tinted tongue. "You don't know how long it'll take for the blood curse to lose its power, and you don't know how far it'll reach either. Allow me to advise that it's probably not worth taking the risk to find out...or you'll meet the same fate as your beloved Ass guy."

He stretched his arms and shifted deeper into his chair, looking smug. He'd definitely given her food for thought now.

"Your turn," he said again.

Hinata eyed the ninja who was relaxed, slumped in his chair in front of her. Was he stupid after all? He had just given her information on his partner as well as his abilities! She would have to keep asking more; if she made it out of this alive, the information she could bring back would be invaluable. The village would be able to get their hands on Akatsuki, which would lead to Uchiha Itachi, who would in turn lead them to Sasuke, and then Naruto...

"I-I..." she began.

Hidan leaned forward in his chair, listening intently, a smirk creeping across his face.

"I have a special ability too."

The Akatsuki member quirked an eyebrow. "Well that's all very nice and all honey, but I was hoping to get a little bit more interesting info than that..."

He leaned further forward, his cheek brushing against hers. Hinata could feel his warm breath on her ear as he whispered "You're a virgin, aren't you?"

The young kunoichi jumped in her chair, her whole face a canvas of crimson. Hidan smiled as he slowly pulled back, his eyes taking in her every movement. She looked away to avoid his gaze, but he gently pulled her chin up to face him. His smirk seemed almost tender, she thought.

"Thought so," he added and grinned as he clapped his hands.

"So, my turn eh?"

Hinata said nothing, only gazed at her enemy, slightly confused over their exchange.

"Hmm, well... once upon a time I came from a shithole called Yugakure. The bastards there thought of nothing more than their fucking bank accounts, and made the village into a tourist resort so they could line their pockets with cash. Tch."

Hidan looked disgusted and spat on the floor.

"Can you imagine? A shinobi village – now a fucking hot spring resort? Who the fuck came up with that genius idea? Fuck man... I couldn't stay there."

Hinata opened her mouth to say something, but immediately shut it again. Hidan tilted his head, looking at her curiously. "Go on," he encouraged.

The young ninja's body was tensed up beyond belief, but as the words escaped her lips, she felt strangely at ease, as if she could relax. "S-so... you left the village?"

"Ha, yeah, but not before wasting those mother fuckers in the name of Jashin on my way," he replied, his eyes ablaze.

Hinata's eyes widened upon hearing this. She couldn't understand how he could be so callous, so unmoved about the people he had killed. "B-but weren't they just trying to make a peaceful living?"

Hidan rolled his eyes and let out a lone "Ha!" as he shook his head, implying her comment had been naive.

"Anyway, your turn, cutie. Gimme something good this time; I ain't patient like those village boy fuckers that usually sniff around your heels."

Still slightly lost from his previous supposition about her, she didn't feel she had anything to say, so she said as much. "I-it's as you said," she whispered.

"Can't hear ya!"

Her cheeks blossomed into two dark red circles. "It's as you said," she began again, this time louder. "I've never even been kissed."

She was surprised at her own forthrightness. Her mouth hung open as if trying to reclaim the words she had just uttered, but nothing would come out. Her opponent watched her intently, making no indication of what he thought about her previous statement. Silence enveloped the room, the pressure seemingly crushing her lungs as her heart raced. What was he thinking? What was he going to do now? Why did she say something so blatantly stupid and embarrassing to someone she barely knew; to an enemy no less? Oh, she would do anything to get out of here right now.

Hinata's attention focused once more on the Akatsuki member as he stood up. It seemed he had begun muttering to no one in particular. He was obviously upset by whatever it was; his voice began to rise and the profanities came flooding. Hinata tried to catch part of this one way conversation, only managing to hear something about a 'Jinchuuriki' and 'right away' before Hidan turned his attention back to her.

"I'm sorry babe, my ass of a boss requires my services. As if that piece of shit ever had the right priorities in his life, tch."

Hidan knelt down in front of the young kunoichi's chair. "Looks like I have to cut our date short. Shame, things were just getting interesting, dontcha think?" he asked, winking at the blushing young girl.

Suddenly he grabbed both her arms, holding them down against the arms of her chair as he moved in to kiss her. She turned her head, struggling to get free. His lips grazed her cheek as she tried to move away. "Awww come on, I know it's only our first date, but you gotta give me some love, honey!"

He grabbed her arms and held them together with one hand, holding her jaw with his other. She looked up at him both frightened and furious. He laughed. "For such a timid little mouse, you sure show the fierceness of a lion when it comes down to it, eh?"

He grinned and whispered in her ear. "Don't worry, no tongue."

Before she could react to his words, she felt his warm lips pressed roughly against hers. Hinata tried to get away, but he held her head firmly, his grip on her arms tightening. They remained in this mock embrace for what seemed like minutes, before Hidan abruptly let go of her and stood up to walk out the door. As he opened it, he turned his head and looked back at the young girl. "I'll call you, yeah?"

He laughed and slammed the door shut behind him. Hinata didn't hesitate and ran to the door to follow him. Looking outside, she saw nothing that indicated his presence. Even her Byakugan couldn't detect his chakra anywhere.

He was gone.