August twelfth. It was a stormy day. It had rained at least two times now. So many things have changed. I killed my brother, or at least I thought I did. Believe it or not, but I'm kind of glad he didn't die. I mean.. I did regret killing him after Tobi told me all of the things that he did. I returned to the Hidden Leaf Village. I was punished pretty bad due to leaving the village. And now I am living with that mutt, Kiba Inuzuka, strangely enough. We've been living together for two months now. But, don't get any ideas, we are not a couple.

Kiba used to be with that weird guy, Shino. But lately they've been fighting. So he broke up with Shino and went with that other girl on their team, Hinata. And whenever I see that girl, she's always blushing, and I have no idea why. Yeah... It's gotten pretty weird around here. And Naruto... I wounder how he's doing.

"Hey, Sasuke! I'm gonna go out and get us some dinner. Watch Akamaru for me. Alright?!"

I'm gazing out at the open window right in front of me, as I am sitting down at my desk, watching as the rain falls from the sky. Paper sheets were spread out in front of me. I don't reply, I just flick a wave and he's gone. I try to do my 'homework', but I can't seem to focus as a figure hides beneath my desk. I can feel fur rubbing up against my legs. I begin to tap my pencil on the desk. Again and again. My mind clouded by thoughts. I wounder when I'll see Itachi again. My gaze slowly shifts over to the phone hanging up on the wall.

It was eight at night, and I am still waiting for a call. Just hoping he'll want to talk to me, yet he doesn't call. Maybe he's busy. Maybe he's out somewhere. Maybe he isn't thinking of me. Maybe...

I find myself reaching for the phone and dialing in my brother's number as I walk towards my bedroom and slam the door shut. Maybe I should call.

I can hear it ringing as I wait for him to answer. It rings three times. And before I feel like giving in, I hear a calm and gentle voice on the other end. I know it's Itachi. I can hear his breathing.

"...Sasuke?"

"Hey..." I respond. I have no idea what to talk about. I just... wanted to hear his voice again. We're brother's after all.

"Shouldn't you be in bed...? You have training tomorrow."

"It's only eight. Besides, I still have to finish my homework..."

"Then why are you on the phone with me?"

My voice comes to a stop as I find the right words to say. He doesn't wanna talk to me. Why did I even bother? I knew it. As I quietly sit there, I could hear Kisame in the background. I don't realize how many seconds it's been as my words trail off. He probably thinks I'm being an idiot. Itachi's voice seems concerned and it brought me out of my trance.

"Are you okay...? It's been a while since we've last talked. I miss you. I was gonna call you. But..."

"Yeah. I'm fine. I've just been busy with training and studying..."

"How is that coming along?"

I don't know why. But... When he said that, I felt happy. He actually cared and wanted to see how well I've done. I gave a small smile as I fell backwards onto my bed, staring up at the white ceiling.

"I've been doing good! I've been getting straight A's."

"I'm sorry I haven't been there for you. I'm very proud of you."

I know he wants to say, "I'm sure father and mother are too." but he doesn't. He knows how much it gets to me. Even though he was ordered to do it, they're still gone. And it still hurts.

"...When can I see you again?"

"How about tonight? Oh... Wait a minute. I forgot..."

"What...?"

"You have to finish your homework..."

"That's okay. I'm taking a GED. I have two years to get it finished. We'll have plenty of time."

"...Very well. I'll see you soon, Sasuke."

"Yeah..." Click. Now that that's done and over with.

I continue to lay down on the bed as my eyes begin to fall shut. I don't realize that I've fallen asleep on top of the covers. I don't get up, as moments later, Akamaru starts barking while someone steps inside of the building. I can hear Kiba looking for the phone. He opens up my bedroom door and I can hear his footsteps getting closer, and closer. He remains quiet, hoping to not wake me up. He knows that if he does, I'd get him for it. He takes the phone next to me and walks back out of my room.

The doorbell began to suddenly go off and Kiba races to the door to answer it. And when he does, he refuses to let the Uchiha in. Kiba never trusted my brother. He didn't mind if me and him were getting along, he didn't want him coming inside. But it wasn't his house. Last time he brought Shino over here and we got fleas!

"I-Itachi! What the hell're you doing here?!" Kiba questioned in high annoyance.

"I've come to see Sasuke." Itachi replied with a quiet tone of voice.

"He's sleeping. Get lost."

"But he was on the phone with me not too long ago. He wanted me to come over."

They began to go at it again, and Akamaru was growling and barking at the visitor. That's all that I remember.

My eyes open slowly, things are quiet. Did Itachi leave..? Was it my imagination that he was here..? Did he come while I was asleep? I pull myself out of bed and slowly push open the door. I walk past a few bedrooms and come to a stop at the living room, where I can see Itachi and Kiba laughing and playing the card game 'Uno'. Itachi can sense my presence. And when he looked in my direction, so did Kiba.

"Ah... Look's like my foolish little brother has finally awoken from his slumber."

"It's about time!"

"Arf!" Kiba barked in response.

I rub at my tired eyes as I let out a tired yawn. I shouldn't have done that. Now he'll wounder why I wanted him to come over if I'm tired and need my rest.

I sauntered over to them as I sit besides Itachi. I could feel him slink his arms around me as he pulled me into a warm embrace. I don't think much of it. Like I said, we're brothers. Yet sometimes, he says strange things.

My gaze stared blankly at the cards Itachi has left. He was winning. And I'm sure he knew what cards Kiba had in his hands too. I could hear Itachi breathing against my neck as I feel him place a small kiss onto my right shoulder, which sends shivers up my spine. The things that he does...

"Hmm... I choose, Green Six."

Kiba is so focused on the game that he barely knows what is going on. He waits for Itachi's response until he looks up at us.

I can feel Itachi nibble on my ear as his free hand trails down my chest. His other hand was carrying four of the Uno playing cards. He knows my ears are sensitive. Kiba is staring, and my face begins to heat up. This... isn't right. He's playing with me. Why does Itachi treat me like this? Although my heart keeps beating faster and faster, I don't pull away. Kiba... Say something. Why don't I wanna...

"...We'll finish this game later." Itachi cut in with a faint smirk amongst his features. "I'm taking Sasuke to his room."

"WHAT?!" Sasuke practically screamed in question as he was about to get away from the older male. What was Itachi planning to do anyway?

"I don't want to get in the way of you finishing your GED. So I am going to help you out."

"But..."

"There is no rule against that." Of course there wasn't. He'd never wanna do something like that with me. But why was he touching me like that?

I agreed to what was said and I got up from where I was resting. I walked over to my desk to grab the book and turned around. Before I could take at least one step forward, that idiot swept me off my feet like I was injured, or what they'd call being romantic, and brought me over to my room. He knew exactly where it was like he lived here or something. Next thing I know, I was falling back onto my bed.

"Gah!!"