I do not own Naruto. The two are 10 yrs old too.
Itachi and Hinata were best friends ever since they met when they were five. Itachi would always take care of Hinata, and Hinata would always do the same. But when Itachi's family died, he had never
thought his father would be his rival.
After Itachi's family died, he tried his best not to cry around Hinata. Even though he knew she wouldn't mind, he didn't want to look weak near her. After a little while he did cry. The two stayed at
Itachi's house for most of the day. Soon though, they decided to leave and go to the they reached the hokage's door, they opened it to only find her assistant, Kakuzu. As soon as Hinata saw him she
took a step back. " W-were sorry w-we thought you were the hokage. " He looked up from his work. " No it's ok. What were you here for? " Itachi's eye saddened. " My family died. " Kakuzu
starightned. " They were murdered? " Itachi nodded. Kakuzu looked down at his work again, then at Itachi. " Would you like to stay with me? " Itachi smiled wide-eyed. "R-really? " Kakuzu nodded. "
Hai. " Hinata brightned. " Can I visit?!? " She asked. " Of course. " Hinata's smile faded. " B-but...Father wouldn't let me go... " Itachi hugged her. " I'll visit you. " Hinata hugged back. Itachi blushed and
smiled silently. Kakuzu grinned. ' So he likes her.. " Hinata let go running out crying. "Bye... " She said sadly. Hinata ran out of the room crying. " Hinata! " Itachi yelled putting his hand out. "Leave her."
Kakuzu said while putting a hand on Itachi's shoulder. "I'll talk to her father. " Itachi nodded. " Ok. "