This is my first Naruto fic so please don't be hard on me!

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Sasuke walked out into the woods alone, no missions or training to be done. He leaned against a tree, his foot propped against the trunk in a cool gesture; hands in his pockets. 'Naruto and Sakura will be fine without me for a while.' He thought.

There was a light breeze, but not strong enough to conceal an enemy.

Light footsteps sounded not 50 feet away, alerting Sasuke and waking him from his boredom. Although, he did not prepare for attack, as the footsteps did not sound threatening, nor were they trying to be concealed. A figure emerged from the trees and Sasuke immediately tensed.

Itachi; his known enemy, was calmly walking towards him. He was not wearing his Akatsuki cloak, but only tight black shinobi pants and a silver top; cut short of sleeves with black cuffs around his wrists. For once… He looked like he belonged.

His hair was in its usual ponytail, and it swayed back and forth as he walked.

Sasuke pushed the thoughts aside and focused on his brothers' purpose for coming.

"Itachi…" Sasuke spoke under his breath, his voice like venom.

"I am not here to cause harm, no conflict, only to speak with you."

"How can I trust you?"

"Whatever feels right to you, little brother." Sasuke caught his breath at the mention of 'little brother', and felt uneasy, but softened his tense stance. Though, he held strong caution, and was prepared for any trick Itachi had to offer.

'Little brother…'

"What do you want, traitor?" Sasuke saw a small flinch in Itachi, and felt a pang of guilt. He looked deeper into his eyes and saw no deception, no hint or glimmer of trickery, only that small amount of sadness he himself had caused. And hope.

'Hope'?

"May I come closer?" Sasuke spotted something more in his eyes…

'Desperation? Kindness? … And… Love?'

He bent his head forward once in an attempt of a nod, but his confusion had clouded his thoughts and kept his body paralyzed.

As Itachi began to move forward, Sasuke pressed his back against the tree, unsure why. 'Why do I feel… for once… I fear my brother. He's become foreign to me… why?'

"Sasuke."

He shook his head as if to clear his mind. Sasuke almost drew back further as Itachi was now a mere 10 inches from him.

"Sasuke." Itachi spoke his name in a soft whisper that sent chills up his spine, and he could only answer back. "Y-yes, brother?" Desperately, he tried to keep the stutter from is voice. He was frozen as Itachi leaned towards his ear. "Sasuke… why does there have to be conflict, between you and I…" He heard a small gasp come from Sasuke. "Why can't we just be happy… why?" Itachi pressed his cheek against his younger brothers', who jumped in surprise to find it was wet.

"Itachi!" Sasuke grabbed Itachi and pulled him close, he felt a love he had never felt before, not even when he was together with his family.

No, this was a love he would always feel, the love he had always concealed in the depths of his heart, love that once almost vanished…

As Itachi's tears streamed down his face, Sasuke's own traveled along with his brothers', falling into quiet splashes on the ground, and so did they. The pair cried quietly, unlike themselves.

Nightfall hit, and a full moon hovered above the trees, glowing down upon them. Only dry tears haunted their faces as they sat there, Sasuke holding his older brother, who's head lay against his shoulder.

"What changed you, Itachi…?" Sasuke broke the long silence, but remained quiet still as he waited for a reply.

"Honestly, Sasuke, that is unknown… I'm sorry." Itachi lifted his head and looked at Sasuke.

"Sasuke, I love you. That's what brought me to you… I love you." Itachi did not feel ashamed upon saying these words, nor was Sasuke surprised.

"I… I love you too." Yet again, more tears.

"Do you mean that, Sasuke? Do you honestly mean what you say? Brother?" Instead of answering, Sasuke asked, "Do you mean what you say? Itachi?" Itachi stared for a moment.

"Yes."

Sasuke spoke the final words. "Prove it. Give me something you'll never be able to take back, ever, unless I give it back to you." They both stared at each other. Itachi admired his eyes, the way the moonlight just seemed to pour into them, and crystallize into dark sapphires.

Slowly, he touched Sasuke's cheek with feather soft fingers… leaning in, he captured his lips with his own, embracing hem in warmth and gentleness. Without hesitation, Sasuke was eager to return the love. Itachi let his tongue roam over his lips, in which Sasuke opened slightly. His tongue slid in to taste his younger brother for the first time. This lasted for minutes, and Itachi made sure it was enjoyable and passionate a kiss could be.

They pulled away in need of air.

"Itachi…"

"Shhh… Sasuke, my love… Please, stay with me."

"I will. I promise..." The last word melted as they kissed once more, and parted. "I must get back, or else they'll send a search party for me." Itachi nodded his head. They stood, and Itachi whispered the last words to him.

"I'll come back for you… I promise." Itachi left Sasuke to stare into the darkness.