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ItachixOC (they are the same age)
Itachi sat on top of a tree, resting in its shade during the day. He just got back from an anbu mission. He sighed peacefully when the wind blew and he smelled something sweet. He noted the smell of vanilla and opened his eyes to look below. She had beautiful faded blue eyes that shined like the stars. Her hair was full and luxurious and straight, it reached her lower back, right above her bottom. It was dark brown, almost black. She always adorned her hair with a single cherry blossom on the left side of her head. Her skin was smooth and milky. He knew who she was, though they had never spoken. Yui Hashimoto. She was a very talented girl, a jonin although she was young like he was. He sighed as he took in the perfection walking below him.
"Thank you," Yui told one of the vendors as she grabbed the bag of food she just bought. Itachi noted what she bought, dango. It was his favorite food. He smirked as he watched her leave. He jumped down.
"Good afternoon Yui-san", he greeted. She turned to face him and smiled.
"Hello Itachi-sama, beautiful morning isn't it?", she said, not really expecting a response. She knew who he was though this was the first exchange of words they had ever had. He was the heir of the distinguished and respected Uchiha clan, and he was drop dead gorgeous. All the girls always spoke about him, he was famous.
"Would you like to take a walk with me? Maybe chat by the docks?", he asked. Yui was shocked, did he really ask her out? Before she could say anything, a messenger ninja came up to them.
"Itachi-sama, the hokage is calling for you," the messenger said. Itachi was upset, but his expression remained the same.
"I'll be there soon," he dismissed the messenger and looked back at Yui. "I'm sorry, I have to postpone this for another time," he told her.
"Don't worry about it, I have some more errands to run anyway," Yui smiled sweetly at him and waved goodbye. He bowed and then he was gone. Yui let go of a breath she didn't realize she was holding.
"Well, I guess I gotta get back home, laundry and chores are waiting for me," Yui told herself as she walked towards her little apartment. She had no family and she liked to keep to herself.
"Itachi, I'm sure you're aware of what it is your clan's intentions toward the leaf are. It is regrettable that there is no other way for us to fix this, no matter how we look at it. I'm sorry such a burden is being placed on you," Hiruzen, third hokage said sadly.
"It is my honor to serve and protect my village," Itachi said. "When should it be done?", he asked.
"Give it a few days, I'll make sure to let you know when to get the job done," lord third said.
"Yes sir," Itachi said, standing up and leaving the room.
"Oh, hi there Kurenai-sempai, what brings you here," Yui greeted. She had her hair tied up in a messy bun, cleaning gloved on her hands.
"Sorry to bother you when you look so busy, but I was in the neighborhood and was wondering if you needed help with anything," Kurenai said, smiling.
"You don't have to worry about me, I manage well with my job as a jonin and all. Plus, I'm already thirteen years old. Thank you for worrying though, I appreciate that," Yui smiled.
"That's good to hear but remember, if you ever need anything let me know and I'll be there for you, 'kay?", Kurenai smiled. "Well, gotta run, see ya!", she ran off. Yui smiled and closed her door.
"She's so nice, but really, I'm practically an adult you know," Yui told herself. She sighed, "Well, back to work," she said walking back to her bathroom.
The next day, Yui was shopping for groceries for the week, it was Saturday after all. She smiled as she walked around the market, loving the smell of the vendor's food.
"Good morning Yui-chan," an old woman greeted.
"Mornin' obaa-san, do you have any potatoes for me today?", Yui asked.
"Of course, here you go, that'll be twenty yen," she reached out her hand and took Yui's money and gave Yui a bag of potatoes. Yui was smiling when she noticed a blush on the old woman's face. When Yui turned around she saw why.
"Good morning Yui-san," Itachi greeted.
"Good morning Itachi-sama," Yui replied, bowing.
"Oh my an Uchiha, what a handsome young man," the old woman smiled. Itachi bowed at her and smiled.
"Thanks! See you next time," Yui said as she walked away from the old woman's stand, Itachi at her heels.
"You're up early," he noted. Yui looked at him and noted his thoughtful expression and smiled to herself.
"It's Saturday so I usually buy my groceries for the week, plus, when you come extra early, you get the freshest produce at the lowest prices," Yui was smiling, proud of her market knowledge. Itachi stared at her.
"You can cook?", Itachi asked. They walked up to another stand.
"Some onions and ginger please," Yui told the older man, she turned to Itachi and smiled, "Well I live alone so I had to learn, it's very simple. A lot more simple than learning justus," she said, giggling a little.
"Here you go, that'll be ten yen," the man said. He exchanged merchandise and produce with her.
"Thank you sir! See ya!", Yui said, her smile was intoxicating to Itachi. She was always smiling.
"I'm all finished here," she told Itachi, her hands full of grocery bags.
"Do you need some help carrying them home?", he asked her, noting the amount of bags there were. Not that she couldn't handle them, she was a jonin after all, but still, she was a girl and he felt the need to help her.
"Sure, thank you," Yui smiled, blushing a little as he got close to get the bags from her arms. They walked in silence, noting that people were talking about them as they passed.
"Well, here it is," Yui announced. It was an apartment complex, and a cheap one at that. They walked up the stairs to the second floor and she took out her key to unlock the door. Once inside, Itachi noted how clean and homey it felt.
"You can put the bags over here," she told him, standing in the small kitchen. It was a small apartment, but then again, she was a very small girl so it was a perfect homey fit for her.
"Do you get lonely," Itachi asked her as he put the bags on her kitchen table. Yui turned to look at him and just smiled.
"No", she said simply. He knew she was lying.
"Hn," he replied, deep in thought.
"Well look at the time! It's almost lunch time! Umm, do you want to stay for lunch? As thanks for helping me and all," she said, blushing slightly. Itachi smiled.
"Sure," he said. Yui grinned.
"You can make yourself at home, the living room is there so you can rest until it's ready, restroom is the door on the left," she said, tying an apron around her waist. Itachi noted she was wearing civilian clothing. Just simple black pants that were a little loose and a grey loose fitting t-shirt. He made his way over to the living room and sat down on the couch. The house smelled like her, the thought made him shiver. After a while, Yui called out to him.
"Itachi-sama, lunch is ready," she smiled as she served his plate. They sat at the small table and ate in silence. When they finished eating, she made them some green tea.
"You're going to be an amazing wife", Itachi said between a sip of the tea. Yui blushed furiously at that and Itachi realized what he said and blushed as well.
"I-I didn't mean me, I wouldn't-I mean I would, I-...nevermind," he fought with his words. Yui giggled and he began laughing with her. They continued to sip their tea in blissful silence. When the tea was finished they said their goodbyes.
"Thank you for this, I appreciate it", Itachi said, standing outside her door.
"No, thanks for the company, you can come by anytime," Yui piped up happily, they said their goodbyes and that would be the last time she saw him.
"Itachi, the time is now. The Uchiha clan plans to make their move tomorrow night, so it must be finished tonight," lord third instructed him. Itachi was kneeling at his feet.
"It shall be done," he said simply and disappeared.