Hi guys!
This will be a short story, probably 2-3 chapters! It's just for fun because I love ItaHina AU's where life is simple!
Rating: T for future themes
Please enjoy!
Anyone who knew Itachi Uchiha knew that his brother was the most important thing in his life.
From the day Sasuke was born, Itachi had been by his side and protected him from anything he could. Itachi and Sasuke were inseparable growing up and thus it made sense that when Sasuke decided to go to college that he would choose to live with his brother rather than in a cramped dorm.
Both young men were currently enrolled in Konoha University, Sasuke half-way through his second year and Itachi half way through his PhD.
The two worked harmoniously together in their shared apartment, both understanding the other's need for privacy and personal space, but fully aware that their door would always be open to each other if need be.
However, that harmony seemed to change after one particular gathering of Sasuke's friends in the spacious apartment shared by the two men.
Naruto had appeared at Sasuke's doorstep one evening, a large pizza in one hand and a six-pack of beer in the other.
"Sasuke," he had whined "I'm going to fail this mid-term if you don't help me!"
When Sasuke had questioned the beer, the blond had just winked and said it was for 'celebrating' when he finally understood the topic.
Sasuke was reluctant to let him in, however, since it was a class focused largely on group work, the Uchiha had agreed to help, if only to make sure he didn't lose a member of his group if the blond failed.
Naruto being in the apartment had been a regular occurrence since Sasuke's first semester in the university and Itachi was actually pretty fond of the young blond. He recognised that the bright and warm atmosphere around the blond was having a remarkable influence on his quick tempered younger brother.
Two hours into their study session, the apartment doorbell had rung, Naruto rushing up to answer calling back "It's Hinata with my phone!"
Itachi at that moment was currently waiting for the water to boil in the kitchen, flicking through a report as he leaned against the counter.
"Come on Hinata, stay, we have some pizza left," he heard Naruto's voice "I'll get you a plate and you can help us study too!"
"You never bothered with a plate before and it's you who needs help studying not 'us', idiot" he heard his brother grumble. Itachi smirked.
Naruto then strode confidently into the kitchen, grinning broadly at Itachi as he moved straight over the cabinet with the plates.
"Oh, Itachi!" He smiled, "This is Hinata! She's in our course. Hinata, this is Itachi, Sasuke's brother!"
Itachi raised his eyes then to greet the young girl in front of him.
And for the first time in years, Itachi's face faltered.
Before him stood a young woman, no more than twenty with the most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. A stunning shade of ivory with a tint of lilac around the edges. Her long indigo hair was pulled back from her face, cascading down her back.
She bowed her head politely towards him.
"It's a pleasure to meet y-you." He could see the rosy blush spreading across her pale features.
Itachi took a breath as she rose her head. "You too, Hinata."
The night had passed relatively quickly after that, but as Itachi sat over his desk in his own room, he couldn't get the image of the young woman from his head.
Over the next few weeks, Naruto, Sakura and Hinata became a regular fixture in his home.
Whether it was assignments, studying or just hanging out, they were always there.
Given that the group were usually together after class in the evening, Itachi was usually home during their gatherings and as a result he had gotten many chances to converse with the young Hyuuga.
The two had become acquaintances rather quickly, often meeting in the kitchen while one made tea. Though Itachi would never admit that he had managed to learn Hinata's footsteps apart from the rest and would 'coincidently' decide to use the kitchen at the same time as her.
The two would converse about their courses, their friends and local and international news whenever they could.
He learned that her father, like his own, was a highly recognised businessman, specialising in technology. Her course was on business and she aimed to do well in order to make her family proud.
She loved the Summer and her favourite hobby was reading. She had a younger sister, Hanabi, whom she adored and had a close relationship with her older cousin Neji.
She, like Itachi, had quite a sweet tooth and she always made sure to bring over her home-made cakes whenever she got the chance to bake.
Sasuke had noticed after some time that his brother was slowly becoming more interested in his friend and when after three months of 'accidental' meetings between his brother and Hinata finally led to Itachi asking the young girl out, Sasuke was not the slightest bit surprised.
By the time Summer vacation had come around and all exams were done, Hinata and Itachi were officially in an exclusive relationship with one another and Sasuke had never seen his brother as happy.
The beginning of that Summer had also been the beginning of their internship years in various businesses across the city.
Sasuke had gone in as an intern in the accountancy sector of his own family's business, Naruto had chosen to go into the public relations of the Uchiha company also. Hinata has gone to her own family's company to work in their research and development sector.
Since all the major companies were within the city limits, Sasuke had decided to stay with his brother that Summer, instead of going home to their parent's home in the suburbs.
While Itachi was glad to have his younger brother stay, one thing was beginning to irritate the older brother.
When Sasuke was home, so was Naruto.
Now, Itachi still adored the young boy, but his ever-sunny personality always seemed to draw people towards him.
Including Itachi's girlfriend.
It became a common thing for Hinata to have to split her time between her friends and her boyfriend when she was in the Uchiha's apartment, and this did not sit too well with Itachi.
As weeks went on, Itachi became more frustrated with his apparent new house guest who never seemed to leave.
The blond would be there whenever Sasuke was, even at night.
While the walls were relatively thick within their home, they were not thick enough to drown out the noise that confirmed Itachi's suspicions about the true nature of the blonde's relationship with his younger brother.
And while Itachi was happy to see his little brother finally happy, he was growing more frustrated that when his own partner was over, the blond monopolised her time.
To others, Itachi had seemed like a patient young man. But he was not.
There were only so many times Itachi could stand to have his girlfriend stolen from his arms in order to hang out with his younger brother and his boyfriend.