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Hinata sighed. Her head rested on her palm as she admired her boss from afar. He was pacing around his office, his beautiful face displaying the same expression as usual.
Hinata, however, knew he was upset. The way his fists were clenching and un-clenching gave him away. Today was the day Sasuke was arriving, and he was already two hours late. Itachi was furious.
"Where could he be?" Itachi's shouts woke her from her daze. She quickly stood up and rushed to his desk.
"Maybe he's stuck in traffic?" She offered hoping it would calm him down.
"And he can't pick up the phone?" Itachi sat down in his desk, all of his movements fast and ungraceful.
"Would you like some tea Itachi-san. I can make you the jasmine one you like so much." She changed the subject, her voice small: a peace offering.
Itachi realized his actions were upsetting her, "I am sorry Hinata," he sighed, "My otouto never fails to stress me out. Yes, I would love some tea." He ran a hand through his perfect silky locks, and Hinata
caught herself staring for a moment. Returning to her adjoining office she mentally slapped herself as she fawned over Itachi. It was only natural she was attracted to him. He was beyond handsome,
powerful,intelligent, the list went on and on. Hinata blushed while making his tea. She was glad he wasn't there to witness it. There was no way he'd be interested in someone like her when he could have
any woman he wanted. She was 4 years his junior, and no where near as gorgeous as the women whom he usually associated with. She always made sure to look her best when coming to work though,
waking up an hour earlier to do her hair and makeup, hoping Itachi would even glance her way. But after 8 years she still felt invisible. She shook her head, those thoughts were no good for her. She placed
the tea in front of him and smiled softly.
"Arigato Hinata, I don't know what I'd do without you." His sincere smile threw her off-guard again. The way his eyes shone brightly when he looked up at her, the way his whole face lit up when he spoke to
her, it was too much. She grabbed onto the desk to make sure she didn't collapse from her sudden weak knees. It wasn't fair how he could do this to her. "Delicious as always." He stated after taking a sip, "I
need to get going if I'm going to make it to that meaning on time. If Sasuke arrives, can you keep him busy and out of trouble until I'm done?"
"Of course, Itachi-san, anything for you."