A/N: This is my first Pairing story, so I would be extremely happy if you reviewed and rated or bashed or whatever. O3o anything helps. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Naruto.

Chapter 1: Their Dark Secret

The sun was bright today, there were absolutely no clouds, making the weather very warm, yet comfortable. The cherry blossoms were in bloom, and there was even a little squirrel.

A boy walked outside from the high school building and into its courtyard. He looked around making sure no one was in sight, his onyx eyes scanning the area quickly. He sighed happily to himself when he realized the coast was clear, and sat down. He was very content, though his face remained apathetic. The wind blew through his long black hair, which was hanging in a loose ponytail. He looked at his watch and saw he had 20 minutes left until lunch was over and class started back up again. He sighed happily and pulled out a book, beginning to read.

"Chapter on-"

"Hey! Hey Itachi-kun!

The Uchiha frowned, closing his book and taking a deep sigh. Only one person could irritate him on a lovely day like this.

"What do you want Shisui?..."

Shisui pouted and sat down next to Itachi, crossing his legs.

"Is that anyway to talk to your bestie? Besides, I got you something…"

Shisui reached into his pocket, pulling out two tickets to an upcoming carnival that weekend. Itachi just stared at them.

"What am I supposed to do with those?" He blinked at them and looked up at Shisui, who was blushing slightly.

"Well, I just thought that maybe you and I could go…together…as a date.." Shisui blushed even more, bowing his head and holding the tickets out to Itachi's face. His hands were trembling very slightly. Itachi sighed again, his face as emotionless as ever.

"Shisui…I told you, I don't want to go out with you, you're my FRIEND, that would just be weird.." The prodigy began packing his things and stood up, wiping off his school uniform and holding his book to his chest. "Now if you'll excuse me.." He turned to leave, but Shisui stood up, grabbing his wrist tightly.

"B-but Itachi…we could be more than just friends..please, just give me a chance, just one.."

Itachi quickly snatched his wrist away from him, turning his head sharply toward his friend.

"Don't you DARE touch me…"

"But Itachi…"

I said NO Shisui, and this is the last time I will discuss the matter with you." With that being said, Itachi turned around and left the courtyard, going back into the school and never looking back. Shisui lowered his head and looked at the ground, his fists clenching as he tried to choke back tears from being rejected by his best friend, again.

Itachi walked down the halls of the school building, holding his wrists and thinking about what he had said to Shisui earlier, it's not that Itachi didn't like him; he just didn't want to ruin their friendship, not to mention he couldn't stand being manhandled. He held his wrist close to his body as he walked down the hallway, deep in thought as girls and boys were yelling out "Hi!" and "Will you go out with me? Please?" He was very popular at his school, though he didn't necessarily care for all of the attention.

Itachi continued walking until he reached his locker, staring at it blankly, school was over and it was time for him to go..home.

"Niisan!"

Itachi was snapped out of his thoughts by a familiar voice. A young boy with spikey black hair and an orange swirly eye patch ran up to him, grinning and holding his backpack. Itachi looked at his beloved cousin, his eyes softening.

"Hello Otouto, are you ready to go home?" Tobi's smile faded as he nodded his head slowly. Itachi sighed and got his things from his locker. Once he was done he and the younger Uchiha walked out of the school and towards their home. Tobi had been living with Itachi since his parents passed away when he was younger. He never appreciated his parents until now.

Each of them were taking their sweet time, remaining silent the entire walk home. As they continued to walk, the small house belonging to Itachi came into view. The house was a traditional Japanese-styled home. The only impressive thing about the house was the small, yet beautiful garden in the backyard, which was filled with many vibrant and colorful flowers. As Itachi approached the door to the house, he heard a large crash inside and crying. He quickly opened the door and froze, Tobi staying behind him, his eyes wide with fear.

In the room, Itachi's mother Mikoto, was on the floor, not moving. His 8-month-old brother Sasuke was also on the floor, a trickle of blood dripping down his forehead. Sasuke was wailing, his face red from crying so hard. Standing above them was Itachi's father, Fugaku, he was breathing heavily and his eyes were glazed over, obviously drunk out of his mind. Tobi trembled, his uncle was always somewhat abusive, but he had never gone this far before.

"Otouto…" Tobi looked up at Itachi; his cousin was glaring at his father intensely, fists clenched. "Get Sasuke out of here and go up stairs, I'll take care of Otousan, okay?"

Tobi nodded, running past Fugaku and quickly grabbing Sasuke as Fugaku clumsily reached for him. While he was rushing to the other room, Fugaku swayed, watching him leave.

"Who needs ya', you little shiit.." His words were drawn out and slurred, he looked at his son and smiled lazily.

"Well looky here…my favorite son, why don't you come here and give your papa a little somethin' somethin'…" Fugaku chuckled gruffily, walking towards Itachi. Itachi's eyes swirled red, the Sharingan becoming activated.

"Tch…I'll give you something alright, papa…"

Tobi waited in the other room, holding baby Sasuke close to him. Sasuke was still wailing, no matter what Tobi did he couldn't get Sasuke to quiet down.. Yelling and loud noises could be heard from the room Itachi and Fugaku were in, and then out of nowhere it was silent. Tobi froze; footsteps could be heard coming hastily up the stairs. Tobi held his breath; If Fugaku was on the other side, who knows what he would do to Tobi this time. A loud knocking could be heard at the door. Tobi held Sasuke closer, his whole body shaking as the knocks became louder.

A/N: Well I hope you liked the first chapter. It was my first try, but no excuses! Give me your critiques, I can take it. :3