Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Warnings: Hints of ItaNaru, though not REALLY ItaNaru, 'cause they ARE just kids.

"Itachi, what are those kids doing?" a five-year-old blonde asked.

Itachi, the black haired boy of ten, continued to walk while holding the younger child's hand. "They're playing catch, Naruto."

"Catch?"

"Yes. They throw the ball back and forth."

"Can we play, too?"

"No," Itachi said, glancing at Naruto from the corner of his eye. "We…you and I…we're not…allowed."

"Allowed?" Naruto asked sadly, dragging his feet slightly, and turning his head to watch the kids in the park as they passed by.

"Not allowed," Itachi repeated. "The council won't allow it."

"Why?"

"You know that answer to that, Naruto."

"Oh. Right. Because I am a weapon, and weapons don't have emotions—not even longing. That's why we're not allowed to play with others, right 'Tachi?"

Itachi 'hn'ed.

"Well, I guess that's okay, then."

Itachi glanced down at Naruto, confused, but let it go and didn't ask.

"'Tachi?"

"Hn?"

"You love me, right? 'Cause we're friends?"

"No."

"No?"

"We're weapons, Naruto."

"Oh. Right. No emotions."

The two kept walking for awhile.

"'Tachi?"

"Hn?"

"I think I'm a bad weapon."

"…why is that?"

"Well…I follow directions, and I'm strong—I really am! It's just…I'm not good at hiding my emotions."

"…"

"'Tachi?"

"Hn?"

"I love you, 'Tachi, even though I'm not supposed to, 'kay?"

"Hn."

The two finally reached their destination: Naruto's apartment building. Before Naruto could go dashing inside, however, Itachi kneeled down and brought Naruto close to him.

"Naruto."

Naruto giggled, "What, 'Tachi?"

"You're not a very good weapon. At all."

Naruto looked crestfallen, and all happiness vanished immediately. He sniffed quietly.

"But…" Itachi said.

"What?" Naruto whispered.

"You're the best person ever." Itachi leaned forward, brushed away Naruto's bangs, and kissed him softly on the forehead.

Naruto smiled, and said, "Thanks 'Tachi." He turned around to dash inside. "See ya, 'Tachi!" he called over his shoulder, entering the building.

Itachi whispered, "You make me a worse weapon, but you're the best person I know. Because I love you, too, Naruto…even if I'm not supposed to."

A/N: Sooo…how was it? I really, REALLY don't like the ending, but…oh well. This has been sitting on my laptop for AGES now, so I might as well do SOMETHING with it, right? Feedback is appreciated :)