Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto
Setting: Non-Massacre AU
Sasuke Plays Matchmaker
"Stop it Aniki." Sasuke snaps at his big brother again for dozing off in the middle of their sparring session.
"You're thinking about her again, aren't you?" He asks a question to which they both know what the answer is. Yes, Itachi's mind has been preoccupied with Izumi lately.
"When will you keep this charade up?" Sasuke interrogates as he manages to land a perfect kick to his torso that caused him to take a few steps back.
"I don't know what charade you're going on about otouto." He answers as he blocks an incoming crescent kick aimed for his face.
They finish their match and drink from their own canteens of water. Sasuke takes a seat next to his big brother as he casually tugs his ponytail to grab his attention.
"I probably didn't make myself clear before, how long are you going to ignore the connection you both have?" Sasuke asks with a raised brow.
"Till the time is right for me, we're not like you and Sakura…" Itachi zones away thinking about whether they stand currently as friends or lovers-in-denial.
"We're shinobi, no time is perfect for us." Sasuke in a matter-of-fact tone explains to Itachi. "There's no better opportunity for you both to confess to one another than at Kakashi and Anko's costume party tonight. And if you're curious Izumi told me that she's coming as Belle." And with that Sasuke leaves the training ground.
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At the Mitarashi-Hatake Residence
The costume party was being held at Kakashi and Anko's massive backyard. Everyone was dressed as different characters from different movies and books. He and Sasuke almost didn't look like brothers when they arrived. Sasuke was dressed up like Roy Mustang from Fullmetal Alchemist and Itachi himself came as the Beast (right after he transforms into a human) from Beauty and the Beast; which means that his entire costume was ripped and his hair was let loose from its original ponytail. Overall he attracted a lot of attention much to his dismay.
After a couple minutes of searching for Izumi, he finds her holding his one year old niece Sarada, who was dressed up as Chip the teacup from Beauty and the Beast. Izumi herself was dressed up as Belle (in her village blue dress and dark blue cloak).
"Itachi-kun!" She stands up when she sees him walking towards them while securely holding Sarada in her arms and later giggles at seeing his outfit.
"Oh wow what a coincidence, we're both dressed as the characters from the same movie. You look amazing by the way!"
"There you are Sarada!" Sakura dressed as Riza Hawkeye comes over and gently takes her daughter away from the pair and later winks at her husband to give the signal.
And suddenly all the garden lights turn off until only one light beam is lit over Itachi and Izumi.
"Just kiss her Aniki. We're all tired of watching you both look like love-struck teenagers." Sasuke speaks into the microphone.
'You know what, screw it!' He grabs her cheek and leans down while she slowly closes her eyes and brings her face closer to his until she feels a pair of warm lips on her own.
The kiss really did look similar to the one Belle and Adam did in the movie, except there were no fireworks.
At age 26, Itachi and Izumi Uchiha shared their very first kiss.
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And that's a wrap ^_^ Please review!
OXOXO
~ walkingspring
