From the author: This one shot was made as a contribution for Fiiaa's Christmas Song One Shot Contest

Disclaimers: I do not own either Naruto or this OC! But I do own this story, so don't like it, don't read it!

Special notes:
Text in italic is either thoughts or lyrics.
The Lyrics is from "Last Christmas" by Wham!


The snow was falling softly in the streets of Konoha, covering every little inch of it. The trees, bushes and ground most of all looked like it was wrapped into a heavy and yet white blanket. A red haired girl was making her way home. She had been shopping the last for Christmas evening. Though she had plenty of friends to celebrate the evening with, she most of all wanted to be alone. In the past, Aya wasn't an antisocial girl, but after her parents got killed on a mission 4 years ago, she had turned into somewhat cold. Her older sister that was supposed to have stayed with her left her behind when she joined the Akatsuki. Aya herself wanted to join it as well, but they found her weaker than her sister and declined her apply. It wasn't because she found their business interesting. It was mostly because of her childhood friend and crush, Itachi Uchiha had joined them. Heartbroken Aya returned to the Hidden Leaf Village and started a new life herself.


- "Hey! Aya-chan!" a familiar voice shouted from behind her. The red haired girl stopped and turned around.
- "Oh Sakura.. hey" she smiled back.
- "Wow.. you aren't done with the shopping yet?" the medic shinobi questioned. Aya smirked.
- "I am.. I just needed to get a few things that's all" she replied and held tightly onto the brown paper bag in her arms.
- "Right then.. Hey! Are you coming tonight?" Sakura asked sounding over hyper suddenly.
- "To what?"
- "I'm having a Christmas party tonight. Well, it's not a party like that, but I'd really like you to come" she stated smiled at her. The red haired girl gave the pinkie an annoyed look and sighed. No, no and no. There was no way that she was going to come. People would probably get drunk and stupid anyways, so there was no reason for Aya to see people make a fool of themselves.
- "Sakura, I.. I'd really like to but..."
- "So you are?!" she squealed clapping her hands. Before Aya could open her mouth and say something against it, Sakura had already made herself a deal with her. Staring after the pinkie running off, a heavy sigh left the red head's lips. Great, just great. she thought.
Once at home she dropped the bag on the counter and turned on the cd-player. Sakura had given her a Christmas CD earlier on the month - like to get her in Christmas mood. There were a few ones she liked.

Last Christmas, I gave you my heart
But the very next day, You gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special



Last Christmas - she liked that song to somehow it was the only real Christmas song to her. Putting her goods away she dropped herself down on the bed. Her apartment wasn't the biggest. A small kitchen, and a smaller bathroom. The living room and bed room were more or less in one, since there was only a wall to separate the two rooms. Glancing at the clock another sigh left her throat. Thanks a lot Sakura! Thanks a lot! Aya cursed under her breath. She never liked Sakura that much, and the fact that she assumed that Aya was coming over at her house tonight didn't make it any better. She dropped down on her back on the bed and looked up at the ceiling, listening to the music still lying in the other room.

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby do you recognize me?
Well it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me

All of a sudden she came to think of her dear sister. A soft tear leaked from the corner of her eye and rolled down her cheek. Get a hold of yourself, Aya! She mentally slapped herself and got up from the bed and walked towards her dresser. After a quick look outside, seeing that it was already getting dark and it looked quite cold out there. She put on a creamy long sleeves shirt and a dusty pink dress over it. It wasn't because pink was her favourite colour, but it was the last clothes her mother had given to her before she died. She ran her fingers roughly through her hair.
- "It ain't getting any better" she said to herself as she looked at her reflection in the mirror once before heading out the door. It wasn't snowing anymore, but it was still just as cold like earlier. Walking down the streets, Aya looked at the lit up windows that she passed. She smiled lightly to herself. It looked so cosy, so nice everywhere.


- "Aya-chan! You made it!" an all hyper Sakura cheered as she opened the front door to greet the red haired girl.
- "Me too Sakura, me too" Aya pulled a smile. In less than few minutes, Aya was dragged to the quite crowded living room. The Christmas tree stood in the middle in all its' gloriousness. Sakura have really been busy.
- "Hey Aya-chan!" an all too familiar hyper voice interrupted her thoughts.
- "Merry Christmas Naruto-kun" the girl smiled. The blond ninja grinned widely and nodded.
- "You too!!" he cheered and handed her a glass of Christmas punch. Aya didn't really know what was in it, but it tasted good. She settled down next to Shikamaru in the couch. He seemed like he didn't wanted to be there either.
- "I thought you'd stay at home" he stated as he leaned back with his arms behind his head.
- "I would.. but Sakura like.. left me with no choice" she replied and sipped her drink and looked at the dancing people. She shook her head.
- "Yea she's a little too good at times" the lazy shinobi remarked.
- "Why are you here then?" Aya questioned from him. She wasn't just going to sit there quite all the night. He didn't answer her in the first place, and it was unsure if he didn't hear her or just ignored her question.
- "Never mind" she muttered and glanced out the window. The light from the window lit up the snow-covered ground outside.

A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on



The time passed and people seemed all drunk. Well all except of Shikamaru who had fallen asleep in the couch next to her. He was probably bored to death, and Aya didn't blame him a bit. It was 11pm and a heavy sigh left her lips as she got up and went to get her jacket. There was no reason for her to stay and see people act dumber than usual. She managed to slip out of the house without attracting any attention. Looking up in the sky she realized it started to snow again. She wrapped her slender arms around herself as she started to walk home. She lowered her head to avoid the cold air that blew every now and then. Just when she was about to pass a corner, something got her attention. Looking up her eyes met a dark, tall figure standing in the shadows. She stopped and narrowed her eyes to take a better look. A pair of red eyes met her blue ones.
- "I-Ita--chi" the name came out almost in a whisper. For some reason the words didn't want to come out of her throat.
- "Aya" her head shot up when she heard him say her name. There was silence between them.

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man undercover but you tore me apart
Oooh Oooh
Now I've found a real love you'll never fool me again

- "It's been a while" Itachi broke the deadly silence just as a cool wind blew in between them. The girl nodded her head and cracked a faint smile. She didn't know what to do to be honest.
- "It sure has" Aya replied in a low voice. She knew that if anyone heard that Itachi was in Konoha it was sure that the ANBU or jounins would be sent after him.
- "Your sister wishes you a merry Christmas" he stated. Her sister. She haven't heard from her for long time, so why would she suddenly send someone to deliver a greeting like that? Aya felt a sudden rage build up inside her.
- "I don't believe you!" she snapped coldly and walked past him. It wasn't because she wasn't happy to see him, but mentioning her sister was a big NO!
- "Aya" Itachi called her name calmly making her stop walking. She sighed and mentioned him to follow her. It was too dangerous for him to be visible in the streets.
- "How did you got pass the Gate Guards?" Aya questioned as they approached her apartment. Fortunately the most of the families in her block were visiting family, so the chance for Itachi to get caught was quite reduced.
- "Why do you ask?" the black haired shinobi asked her in return. Aya eyed him as she unlocked to front door to her apartment, then shrugged.
- "Nothing" she simply answered. After nodding for him to come in she closed the door behind them and locked it.
- "Why have you come, Itachi?" the red haired girl asked him as she switched on the lights in the small living room. She didn't get an answer, but that was only what she expected from him. With her eyelids half closed she rolled her eyes, which only his Sharingan was able to see.


The deadly silence was killing her, and she really felt for knowing why he had come. But on the other hand she didn't want to ask.
- "They say that you wanted to join Akatsuki...." Itachi's voice suddenly sound stern as he looked over at her.
- "And you know I got rejected" Aya interrupted him.
- "Let me speak finish" he stated. Aya wrapped her arms around her figure waiting for him to continue.
- "There is a chance for you to join. If you go back with me I can get you in" he said calmly and his gaze wandered towards her. A feeling was building inside her stomach like she didn't believe her ears.
- "Itachi Uchiha, was that an offer? You of all people?" a smirk spread on her features. A low chuckle was his only reply, but that was all she actually needed. In the next moment she caught herself in embracing him tightly around his waist.
- "Sorry! I-I just want tmhf.." she was cut of midsentence when a pair of warm, soft lips claimed her pink ones. Her eyes snapped open from the shock. Her cheeks flushed the brightest pink but soon relaxed.
- "Sorry, I couldn't resist" Itachi said as he broke the kiss. The red haired ninja smiled and tipped her toes and pecked him once more on the lips, her arms locked around his neck and his arms slowly wondered around her waist.
- "Are you sure it's okay for me to join?" she managed to ask once they parted.
- "Positive" he replied simply.

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
(Gave you my heart)
A man undercover but you tore me apart
Next year
I'll give it to someone, I'll give it to someone special
special
someone


From the author: That was my Itachi Uchiha one shot. Hope you liked it!

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