DISCLAIMER: I don't own Naruto or its characters but I love to play around with them ^^

Warning: not even that bad. Only slight yaoi and more than brotherly relationship.

Chapter 4

It was the best evening in years for both of them. Finally reunited and free from any boundaries or stress. They just sat there by the fire, Sasukes head resting on Itachis shoulder both enjoying the warmth of the fire and the company of the other. They didn't speak for a long time but it wasn't the awkward silence one would expect, it was a peaceful and relaxing situation for both of them. Around each other they didn't have to play a role they never wanted, they could be themselves and do whatever they wanted.

It was really late when Itachi broke the silence. "Sasuke please promise me something." Sasuke hn-ed and waited for him to continue. "Never again. Ask me never again to kill you. And try to enjoy life a bit more, okay?" "I promise I will if you stay by my side forever." Itachi smiled "Then almost everything is settled." "Almost? What is left?" his Otouto asked looking at him with curiosity written all over his face. At this he chuckled, his dear baby brother looked so adorable. "Well the problem left is: Where do we go and how do we live our lives from now on. We can't go back to Konoha and I wouldn't want you to join Akatsuki. In the other ninja villages we are also known and couldn't work there, so what do you think we should do?" At those words Sasuke became more serious and also a bit sad. "I don't know. I never really thought about this. Why has the world to be so difficult?" Sasuke lowered his head thinking about those questions. But then he looked up to Itachi. "Why did you join Akatsuki? Can't we just stay there?" Itachi shook his head. "Urg better not. I only joined them to keep up the façade of the bad guy for…" He stopped. Why did those words had to slip him? He mentally prepared himself for the question that was sure to come. He waited but it never came. Sasuke merely nodded and kept mumbling to himself. "Hm… so no Akatsuki, huh? Well then we have no other option but to go to a country far away and start anew there. What do you think, Aniki?" "Huh? Uh yeah you're right" Itachi replied weakly. But then he realised. "You called me Aniki." "yeaaah so what?" "hn. Doesn't matter. I was only surprised." Sasuke chuckled. "I'll call you how I want" Itachi decided to play along. "You wouldn't dare." His little brother stuck out his tongue towards him. "Dare me" The both grinned.

A month later somewhere far away from their previous lives

Sasuke and Itachi found a small peaceful village where they could life undisturbed. They got a flat and started a new live together. Itachi got himself a job as a kindergarten teacher and Sasuke worked as a shop assistant in a greengrocer's shop. He liked to be around tomatoes all day even though he envied the children who could play all day long with his beautiful big brother, especially since he was never allowed to play with him when they were younger. But it was a nice and peaceful life they lived so he didn't mind and he got Itachi for the rest of the day for himself.

When Sasuke looked at the clock he was relieved. It was finally 6 pm and he could help to close the shop and then go home. He stopped in front of their new home. Their new home, that sounded so cool. He could understand what Itachi meant with his words about enjoying live a bit more. He took a deep breath and filled his lungs with the warm air of a summer day. It smelled like grass and that special thing you couldn't place but he called it the smell of summer. He could hear the crickets chirp and heard the laughter of a child. He smiled and opened the door. There was Itachi greeting him with a smile. "Welcome home, Otouto." "I'm home" His big brother walked over to him and hugged him. When Sasuke finally pulled away to look at his brother inquiring Itachi just kissed him. Itachi smiled when they parted. "I love you Sasuke."

And they lived happily ever after.

The End

Sorry to end this story here but I'm absolutely sure I would ruin it otherwise. And about their jobs: Uhm well sorry if you're not happy about that part but just imagine it: Itachi as kindergarten teacher and Sasukes happy face whilst surrounded by tomatoes. –^.^- aw that picture was so cute I had to write it. Well hope you liked this story and if not, so be it. But to help me from making the same mistakes twice write me a review.