I'm kinda waiting to write more till I figure out which ladies to put on this list, so for now, an original character!
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How in the hell had he ended up here?
He was at a celebratory event at the Hyuuga's main house for some reason. His father had told him to go as a representative. He had not pointed out that Sasuke would be there. Of course, his father did not consider Sasuke a candidate. He was the second son and had a tendency to lose his senses when he was with his blond teammate.
He was leaning against a wall watching the people chatter. He had paid his respects. Why was he still here? Oh yes, because his mother had said a number of females on the list would be there. He saw Hinata and Ino talking to Sakura. He was supposed to make an effort with Hinata but after what Sakura had said this afternoon it didn't look like a good option. And if that weren't enough, the very obvious adoring glances towards Naruto made it clear how useless that would be.
He spotted one of the females on the list. He had seen her in the village. She was a civilian but she came from a long line of very talented shinobi. Hana or Emiko or something... He caught her eye and she gave a bright smile and came over to him. He had no need to move. She came over and began flirting immediately. She was shameless in her advances. Her conversation skills left much to be desired. He was about to tell her to leave when he felt a warm hand slide into the crook of his elbow.
"Itachi, you promised to tell me about your recent mission and that herb you came across. I'd hate to miss the chance to learn because you're too busy flirting." Sakura's body was not incredibly close to his but she had definitely made it clear that the other woman should depart. He could feel her heat and found it tantalizing. Her voice was playful.
"If you'll excuse us," He said as he guided his savior away.
"You looked like you were going to disembowel her. I figured the Hyuuga's wouldn't appreciate the spectacle but it would make for interesting entertainment." She teased.
He wondered that she was so relaxed around him. Most found him to be too intimidating to talk to let alone tease. Women frequently flirted but he never conversed or bickered or teased. Sakura was still on his arm and they were walking around.
"She was most unpleasant."
Sakura chuckled. "Yes, but in all fairness you tend to make people lose their sense. I assume she was on the list?"
"Yes." He wanted to ask what she meant about people losing their sense.
"How is the hunt going?" She stopped long enough to grab a glass of champagne.
"Unsuccessful."
"That is hard to believe. Konoha has a lot of lovely women and most of them are available."
"Lovely, perhaps but not necessarily matriarch material." He said quickly
"Ah, that is your problem. You're looking for a matriarch instead of a wife." She looked serene as the walked around the room leisurely.
"Meaning?"
"Meaning you're looking for the wrong things. You can learn to be a matriarch. But you can't learn to be happy with someone who is all wrong for you. You need to look at the list with a discerning eye. What girls appeal to you and why? The council has already taken the matriarch part out of your hands. The list is comprised of ladies worthy."
He had not thought of it that way. Sakura was smarter than she looked. Not that she didn't look smart. She had a knowing sparkle in her eyes almost indefinitely. She looked ravishing this evening as well. She was in a long black gown that clung to her curves, the thin straps exposing the delicate curve of her shoulders, a long slit ran down he left leg. His eyes was drawn to the pale leg that peeked out.
"Do you have the list?"
He reached a hand into his jacket pocket. He pulled the list out. She took it and looked at at.
"How disappointing." She pouted.
He raised his eyebrows in question.
"I'm not on here. That's kind of insulting."
He hadn't noticed that she wasn't on the list but now it was bothering him. What could have kept her off the list? She was a first class medic, came from a moderate clan, was beyond beautiful, strong as hell, a student of a legendary sannin and knew the clan well. It was awfully strange.
"An oversight I'm sure."
"I doubt it. I'm sure they have a reason. They know me pretty well. They're probably afraid I'll destroy the compound." She said with a hearty laugh.
She looked at this list and frowned.
"What is it?"
"Nothing... I just... I think I need to talk to Mikoto." She smiled at him weakly before leaving him. He watched her say good bye to Hiashi. He seemed sad to see her go. She smiled sweetly and left. He already missed the warmth of her hand in his arm.
What was coming over him?
He was dragged away from his thoughts when the female he had engaged with earlier came over in what seemed to be a tipsy stupor. She pawed at him and flirted and attempted to get his attention. He had had quite enough. He pushed her away from him with hard eyes and a glare. In a cold voice he told her her attentions were unwelcome and she should not attempt to make another advance. He lowered his voice and then added that should she try she will find herself without a tongue to speak or hands to grab with.
Another disastrous night. What were the elders thinking?
So Itachi is getting annoyed. Poor guy. Those ladies and their grabby hands. I figured I would add some of his dark-menacing self because I love that!
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