Unsurprisingly, you were Deidara’s only friend.

His classmates, for the most part, avoided him religiously— something that he was grateful for, given that his personality left him irritated and discontent with others. Deidara wasn’t sure why you were so taken with him, but despite his efforts, nothing seemed to dissuade you.

“Hmm? You want me to walk you home?”

You had caught Deidara on a good day. He turned to look at you, his expression absent of any irritation, and shrugged his shoulders.

“Why?” Deidara hummed, his voice taking on a playful edge. He spared you a brief, albeit lingering, glance.