Wait [Modern AU]
Step #3
"Alright, I don't think I'll be able to contact you guys for a few days. We have this camp we have to attend." Shisui explained.
"A camp? Okay...sounds fun! Have fun, okay? Make sure you take lot of pictures! I want to see the scenery there too!" I grin at the Uchiha.
Itachi nodded briefly at his older cousin. "Have fun, Shisui."
"Thanks guys!" The curly haired male grinned and waved at us before the screen went black.
I closed the tab and sighed, flipping onto my back on the ground. It was much cooler than standing up. After all, hot air rises.
"Ne, Itachi..." I start. I just remembered something Shisui had told me not too long ago, on the day he left.
Itachi turned to face me, looking down from above (he was seated). He didn't give much of a reply, but I knew he was listening.
"What do you think Shisui meant?" I stare up at the ceiling instead.
Itachi shifted in his spot. "What did Shisui say?" His voice held confusion.
Oh. So Itachi didn'tknow. I think I automatically assumed he did because he was Shisui's best friend.
I roll onto my side so that I faced the younger kid. "Before Shisui left - actually, on the day, he told me that he wanted to tell me something when he got back. Do you know what it is?"
Itachi's brows had knitted together and he was thinking. His expression then softened and he gave me a small smile, shaking his head.
"I'm not too sure." He replied.
Hearing his answer made me pout. It honestly made me think that he was hiding something.
I study the boy for a long while. Itachi just stared back, blinking with confusion.
"Are you okay...?" He questioned.
I'm totally okay, just that I think you're hiding something from me! I wanted to say, but I shouldn't put too much pressure on the kid. After all, I don't think he'll end up talking about it if he's hiding something.
"I'm fine!" I give him a smile and sit up, stretching and loosening up my body. I check the time, seeing that it was the late afternoon.
"I should get going." Itachi stood up and picked up all his belongings.
"Ah, alright. You want me to walk you home?" I offer.
"That's up to you." The 12 year old shrugged. He made his way to the door. I followed behind him, seeing as there was nothing I had to do after.
"Well, I'll come along then!" I put on my shoes and we left the house.
Itachi's home was right opposite mine. Same with Shisui's. Yup, so Shisui and Itachi are neighbours, but they're also cousins.
I've known them since I was born, really. My parents were good friends with theirs. I think my Mum still goes over there to chat with theirs every week or something.
I suddenly remember that I had wanted to confirm Sasuke's age. I turn to the shorter male, "Hey, Itachi, how old is Sasuke?"
"7." He replied. "His birthday is soon, as well." A small and gentle smile was on his face.
That guy really loved his brother.
"I haven't seen him in ages!" I rest my arms above my head, intertwining the fingers.
"Actually, you saw him yesterday." Itachi deadpanned.
"...did I?!" My eyes widen and I raise a brow, trying to think back.
Did I really see him? Nothing's appearing in my memory bank...
"Eh...sure, I might've."
"You can see him today." Itachi opened the door to his house. Not long 5 seconds after he had opened the door, Sasuke had come out of nowhere and basically catapulted and attached to Itachi.
I nearly stumble because of the surprise 'attack'.
"Nii-san!" Sasuke hugged his elder brother tightly.
"Sasuke, Arisa's here to see you." Itachi tilted his head into my direction.
I give the cute boy a wave and lean down slightly so I'm more to his height. "Hey there Sasuke! How are you?"
"Arisa-san! I'm good! How about you?" He responded so cutely I nearly gushed. This is probably why Shisui loves Sasuke so much as well! His cuteness is absolutely off the charts!
"I'm good-!"
"Ah, Arisa?" A womanly voice came from the hallway. It was Mikoto, Sasuke and Itachi's mother. She was a beauty that was also off the charts.
"Ah, Mrs Uchiha! Hello! It's nice to see you again!" I bow my head slightly for respect.
The woman just laughed and she wiped her hands on her apron. "Arisa, no need for formalities, you can call me Mikoto!"
I swear I've been through this with her over 1000 times. Honestly, I do want to honour whatever she wants me to call her, but I tried it once and Fugaku - Itachi and Sasuke's father - gave me this incredibly stern look. It was actually quite intimidating! And from then on I haven't actually said what Mikoto wanted me to...
"Ah...no, I couldn't possibly..." I laugh nervously. If Fugaku was around he'd probably glare at me until 2 holes were burned into my skull.
Mikoto shrugged and smiled. "Would you like to come in?"
"Oh, no, no, it's fine! I've got a few things to do at home so I'm a little busy." Which is true; Mum left me with cooking dinner before they came back.
"That's a shame. Tell your mother and father I said hello!" Mikoto smiled and waved as I returned home watching me safely enter before closing the door. I briefly saw Itachi and Sasuke waving.
I sigh, rubbing the back of my head.
"Time to cook dinner..."
