Taking Chances
Summary: Neither do I know of his past nor what the future holds. But I'm brave enough to take chances, brave enough to save his soul
Author: BubbleWarrior32
Pairing: Itachi x Hinata
I hope you could read IMPORTANT EXPLANATIONS before reading wholly the story. I have changed some time events :)
IMPORTANT EXPLANATIONS: In my story, it will follow the sequence: that Itachi had killed his clan when he was 20 and Hinata was 18, that time, they were already fated to marry as a form of closure from the tension between clans (for short, they were engaged). It was then when the Uchiha's were planning a coup de et at. So please do keep in mind that in the present, Naruto's generation is 25 years old while Itachi is at his 27. Also, the Shinobi war took place when Naruto's generation were 23-Sasuke was taken back to Konoha and fell into a comatose a year after the said war. Don't worry, i'll explain more as the story goes.
(I believe you have to read this to understand the time changes. Hope you enjoy tho)
THOUGHTS
EMPHASIS
NORMAL NARRATION
" " TALK
'INNER'
[Chapter Two]
Late Night Kisses
All the best things in life come packaged in a ribbon of risk.
Onyx eyes met white ones. Their gazes were steady as they sat across each other in the garden of the house Itachi has been staying. It was out of courtesy of the Hyuga to let him stay in their compound, giving him his personal space with Hinata at his service - the hime, their head, at his own service.
The sky was dawning on them, turning light blue from the dark orange hue not five minutes ago. Alone, they did not speak a word until he popped the question.
For some reasons now, her throat tried to collect air and stop herself from coughing; even her eyes were doing her a favor for not letting hot tears slip from her eyes just yet. If there was anything that conquers her feelings now, it could be confused, then happy, then threatened.
It has been years since he last spoke of her about it, their long termed engagement and yet now - even if her heart holds happiness - it also filled her with sadness and confusion.
"I just wanted to ask if you are sure about what y-you are g-going into n-now?" She asked, her eyes lowering on to her lap, hoping and praying to all those who can hear her plea to not let him see the tears slipping freely onto her soft powdered cheeks. If there was anyone who can hear her, she bet they would be deaf by now. Her thoughts were screaming loudly, etching every word he said into her skull. Hinata was just too tired of pretending that she can do anything anyone asks of her - but she just can't. It was not long ago when her father gave her the title as the head of the clan, gave her the trust she knew she deserves and yet loses the love she thought she could grab hold.
Stutters. She still stutter, after all these years she never got rid of it when she's nervous...
His lips turned down in a frown, silently wishing there was anything to calm her down. His eyes darted to her shivering shoulders that bent forward. Her fridges irritatingly covering her eyes and half of her face. It has just been two weeks since he got back in Konoha. Just two weeks ago, he heard about the comatose his brother had been put into - though it was not as hopeless as he first assumed - it was difficult to take in.
Sasuke was weak, in a way that if he ever recovers, he'd be as good as blind - or worse, he may not be able to remember anything at all. Itachi didn't think it would be favorable to his side though. Sasuke may not remember his traitor deeds, but he can't also hide and feed his beloved brother all the lies he could muster. Itachi swore that after doing what the head village thought is right, maybe he'd do something for his clan too.
Something for himself too.
"After seven years, it must have had been fate that brought me back here." back to you..."And maybe it is time" the right time, he looked at Hinata as she bit her lower lip trying hard to stop more tears from falling, "that I take my words"
Hinata had a tight hold onto her kimono's hem, she couldn't believe the words that he's been saying. After seven years of waiting, after years of yearning and mourning - for a man she thought had died - this is what it results to.
True to every rumor, he had feelings for the now Hokage, Naruto Namikaze. True too to the rumors, she had saved his life - at least she did try.
And yet, after years of deeper understanding, her hearts unwavering still, kept her deepest secrets. She had loved Itachi more than anybody in her entire years of existence. For once she knew she was his, she was of something to be of use...she was Itachi's
"Hinata" Her name danced as they escaped his lips, he just said it as beautiful as he once did. His calloused and large hand stretched to cup her right cheek, forcing her yet gently asking her to look at his eyes directly. And once again onyx met pale white, and once again, he saw right through her.
"You promised me" She said, eyes drowning in his black ones as if they were sucking her into this unknown place. It was magical whenever she would look at him, it felt as if she was under a spell - a curse.
"I did"
She bit her lip a bit longer and harsher this time as she held his hand with hers and putting it down on his lap. Hinata walked her way to the edge of the garden and looked at the peeking moon. The stars were lonely tonight, none of them showed her hope in the skies.
"Hinata" He called again, now silently walking to her. There were some times when he would not know what else to do - yet he was called genius. There were times when he did now know what to say - and most of those times, he was with her. She was unpredictable, someone who is too carefree yet aware of it. She was his contrasting opponent, he plans everything too swiftly making sure everything goes out as sketched and here she was...standing by his side, tapping all his standing dominoes in one go.
"That night, you said you'd come back" Her voice rang in his ears, like a soft lullaby, sadness, loneliness, hopelessness...
And I am back.
"You are not answering me, Hinata. You do not have to do everything this to me" He said, mentally kicking himself.
"I have to and I want to"
Just imagine the people around you, happy couples, happy family and you're here all alone. Handling your affairs with your clan, alone; handling your former fiance, alone...I just don't want to be alone. You are alone, I am alone, what makes us so different?
Does he has someone special waiting for him? What if it's his reason? Her mind went fuzzy and blank.
"Hinata, I am not staying any longer"
Her head snapped towards him, the rim of her eyes red from tears stinging. If only she had enough courage she would not hesitate punching him - at all.
"You are, you have to" Her words came out like plea, begging for him to stay. Her small hands found itself to his cheeks, cupping it directly and making him look at her.
"There is no reason for me to stay"
Hinata felt weak, her knees begging to stay up, locking themselves solely to her. "Itachi, why can't it be? W-Why can't it be me? Why ca-can't it be me, w-why can't I be the r-reason for you to st-stay?" And then again, she begged. tears flowing, hands trembling, lips shivering while her heart was breaking.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hi readers! I will update after the Holy Week or..who knows when? But I will make sure I finish this story before mid-May. Love lots! please do review. :)
