They weren't friends, nor lovers. They weren't enemies either. Bond which was connecting them was deeper than love and friendship. It was something they shared and no one could understand how deep their love was.
Not until she decided to ruin her life to chase him.
Down to the hell, it is.

„Wake up, idiot! It's 10 o'clock already!" – Astrid jumped straight on Itachi's sleeping figure. He couldn't believe how restless she could get when it's not how she imagined.
„How about no?" – he turned around, completely ignoring her.

„How about yes?"

She slipped under the blanket while kissing his back. He didn't like it, it tickled him, and that was something known only to her.

„I'm warning you. Don't do that."
„And why should I listen you?" – she smiled, wrapping her hands around his waist.

„Because I'm older than you, and I'm your friend and lover and you are in my bed and in my house, is that enough?"

„No, it's not.." – she murmured, caressing his back slowly.

„Then I'll have to teach you a thing or two." – he finally turned around, pinning her hands above her head.

„It's not fair, let me go!"
„How about no?"
They started to fight. It was one of those little things they enjoyed, those intimate moments when no one existed, at least not for them.

They were in the middle of the fight when someone interrupted them by bursting through his door.

„Oh, sorry.. Are you in the middle of something? I should probably leave..." – It was Mikoto, Itachi's mom.

„Good morning, mamma!" – Astrid was yawning, holding Itachi's back.

„Good morning Astrid-san! Breakfast is ready, so take your time and when you're ready i'll wait for you in the kitchen." – she dissapeared behind the door.

„Are you hungry scamp?" – he patted her head, looking straight at her big hazel eyes.

„Just a little. You can take a shower, I'll wait for you here. Then we will go together. Is that okay?" – she nuzzled his neck, enjoying scent in the same time. It was the remains of yesterday's perfume mixed with light smell of sweat. It was his personal smell which she adored.

„Mm.. You smell good." – she whispered, not wanting to let him go.

„If you think I smell good, just wait for me to get showered. You will like it."

„Oh... okay."

For the next couple of minutes, only sound that Astrid could hear was water. She was bored because Itachi wasn't here and when he wasn't with her, if only for a minute, she would imidietally felt alone.

Now she heard loud yelling, coming from the bathroom.

„Astrid?"

„Do you need something?

„Can you pass me some pants? I totally forgot about that!" – he was yelling louder than he should because Astrid would heard him perfectly fine even if he wasn't.

„You know where are they, don't you?" – Itachi asked.

„Here you are, smartass. Next time you won't be so lucky." – she smiled at the scene. Itachi was still in the shower not bothered with her entering the bathroom.

„You are the best. Thank you."

„Kiss me because I'm good wife."

He peeked out just enough to kiss her.

„You can join me if you want."

„Maybe some other time. Be a good boy and maybe I'll think about that." – she smiled, closing the bathroom door.
They were like siamese twins. Completely unseparable. He was always with her and she was always with him. People were always wondering if they were really married because they acted like some old couple. Of course they enjoyed in physical contact but it wasn't necessary to do it in public. Rather than that, they loved long walks through the village or drinking tea while watching rain. They went hand in hand with each other and that's why it was unimaginable to live separately.

„I love you Itachi." – she said thoughtfully, watching the rain through the window.

He put his chin on her head, sighing deeply.

"Do you want to eat?"
"I probably should. I'm getting hungry." – with one swift movement, she found herself in his embrace while wrapping legs around his waist.

"Am I heavy?" – Astrid asked, looking straight at him.

"No. You are just how I want you to be." – he opened the door with his leg, fully concentrated on walking.

"Your hair is wet. You'll catch a cold."

"Can you please take care of it? Please?"

"If you put me down, I can get some towels." – she smiled, feeling ground once again.

She knew were the towels were, so she quickly returned. He was completely in his thoughts so she had to strain herself to reach his head.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I'll just sit here so it will be easier for you."

She sat on his lap, completely focusing on drying his long, black hair. It was soft and fragrant so she really loved it.

"Your hair is really messy now. I should get some brush. I'll be back in second." – she jumped, disappearing quickly.

It wasn't second but it was quick, so she found herself in his lap once again, leaning against him.

"I will tie your hair up like I usually do. Is that okay?" – she asked herself more than him and he just stay quiet, watching her totally focused on his hair.

She was finished in couple of minutes so they were free to go.

Breakfast went silently. They were both tired so it wasn't unusual. Astrid and Itachi planned to go to walk today together with his little brother Sasuke whom Astrid loved so much. He was all cute and cheerful so they acted like they were his parents, always buying him toys and all other things that children in his age loved.

"Astriiiid-san!" – Sasuke came running and shouting through the front door.

„Hy, champ! Come here, I have to show you something." – he climbed on her lap, breathing excitedly.

„Me and Itachi were talking.. Do you want to go for a walk today?" – she asked, looking in his dark, onyx eyes.

„Only if brother will carry me when I get tired." – Sasuke said slowly, afraid of the possible answers.

„Of course I will carry you, i'm your big brother after all!" – Itachi said from the other side of the table.

„Itachi is not that scary after all, if you want something just ask him or me. Do not be afraid, because we love you." – she patted his head once again.

„Now go, your mother is waiting for you outside."
„Bye Astrid-san, bye big brother!" – he shouted.

„Have fun!" – they said in the same time.

„We have some free time.. Hour or two. What do you want to do?" – she get up and passed the table, now standing right in front of him.

„How are you feeling, are you sleepy? Tired?"
„I am tired, but not so sleepy. I'll shower and you can wait for me in the bed. I'll finish quickly." – she said while looking him carefully. He was rubbing her legs and thighs in calm manner.

„Allright. I'll wait upstairs. Be fast, please." – he got up, hugging her lightly then went upstairs.

So.. This is my first chapter xD English is not my native langauge so it's possible that you'll find some grammar mistakes :P If you want, you can always review and I'll try to fix that.