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Warning: Story contains out-of-characterness, grammar mistakes, spelling errors, and typos.
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After their lunch, Kagome and he parted. She had told him there was something that needed her attention. When he had asked, she was reluctant to voice it, but after much pressure from his side, he got an answer. She has a meeting to attend. They had left the Dango Shop together. She headed towards the Shrine. He has watched her until she was out of his sight. Soon after that he too left and walked home.
He had not even walk for five minutes, when someone suddenly grabbed his arm and dragged him away. All of sudden, he found himself sitting opposite of his cousin. He glared at Shisui for daring to drag him, Itachi Uchiha, through the streets. 'I will teach him a lesson or two as soon as we're home.' His cousin did not seem to be bothered by his famous, icy glare; instead he looked positively excited, very much like a child who could not wait to open its presents. Itachi inwardly grimaced.
"So… who was that?" his cousin – Shisui whispered, looking to make sure no one heard him or saw him. 'It's not like that we are sitting in the most popular café in Konoha and are in the centre of attention.' Because if his cousin thinks that they were not seen then he would an oblivious idiot. He paid those giggling girls, the prying and – he shuddered – leering eyes no attention.
"…." He glanced at his cousin and couldn't help it when the corner of his mouth quirked. His answer was most unsatisfying to his cousin. That much he could tell because the mischievous look on his face disappeared leaving a look of disappointment and a pout on his lips.
"Oh, come on! I saw you two together!" Shisui was trying to remain as quiet as possible. Trying was the key word. No doubt everyone in this village will talk and gossip about him meeting with someone. He shot Shisui a glare that would leave everyone in fear and cause them to run for their lives.
"Shisui." The warning in his voice should have shut Shisui up, but this time it did not. He completely ignored the warning and continued. He was digging his own grave. 'Does he want to die?'
"You gotta tell who the girl was. I mean the petite one with long black hair who wears a red hakama and a white haori!" By now everyone in the café knew it was about a girl. 'Great, just great. Only I have such luck.'
"There is nothing to say. End of it." He told his cousin calmly, but still you can hear the warning lingering in the air in those words. Knowing it was the best not to nag Itachi about this matter, Shisui eventually shut up. Shisui remained silent throughout their stay in the café. When they left the café the sun has already set.
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"Oh come on, just give me a hint," begged his cousin as they were on their way to the Uchiha District. Itachi sighed inwardly.
"…"
"You know, I am not asking something big. Just one small, tiny little hint," pleaded with what should looking like a puppy face. Itachi's eyebrow twitched in annoyance and his lips formed into a thin line. 'Leave it my dear cousin to be a pain in the ass who has a death wish. If it were not for mother…'
"It is none of your business." His eyes flashed dangerously, his voice razor sharp; barely holding back to snap at his cousin who has been provoking his patience.
"Well, since you won't tell me, I will figure this out myself," huffed his cousin. And before Itachi could stop his annoyance of a cousin, he disappeared. 'Wonderful, just wonderful. No doubt he will tell mother about this. If she ever finds out, then I am dead meat.' Itachi would have probably breathed out heavily, but with walking on the streets, in public, he restrained himself. So instead of following Shisui, he headed home.
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"Where have you been all day?" His father questioned and raised his eyebrow at him. Did his father expect him to report his every movement to him? Was he some kind of a criminal in this Clan? He knew that his father had ordered some Uchiha to spy on him. If his father thought, he would not notice then he was very wrong. It took more than just a few jounin to spy on him without his notice.
His personal matters were not for everyone to talk about nor should they know about them. It was really a wonder that he did not lose his mind and turned crazy. He grimaced. Maybe he had turned crazy but hadn't notice it himself.
"Otherwise occupied," he answered. Not caring when his father's face hardened and eyebrow twitched as he passed him. He knew his father had ordered him to prepare for his future bride but he chose not to do. Why sacrifice his time for that thing when he can be with the girl he met the day before? Spending time with Kagome and getting to know her better was more sensible.
"Itachi come back and answer my question! Itachi!" His father bellowed.
Itachi calmly walked to his room. He could still hear his mother trying to calm father. It looked like she did not succeed, because he heard something shattered. He closed his mind, not bothering to listen to his father ramblings anymore. Instead, he concentrated on a warm shower and a bed. His day ended with him lying down on his bed, and thinking about the girl with raven looks and sky-blue eyes. He closed his eyes and was about to drift away when he suddenly heard a knock on his door.
"Come in," he said. The door was opened and from the corner of his eyes, he saw his mother entering his room. She held a tray with what seems like his dinner. He sighed before sitting up. His mother walked towards him and passed him the tray. He took it with a 'thank you' and a small smile graced his lips. His loving and thoughtful mother. She was the only one whom he had turned for emotional support.
"How are feeling, dear?" She asked, watched him as he ate and absently stroke his head lovingly.
"I'm fine, mother."
"You shouldn't provoke your father."
"Only if father stop meddling in my affairs."
"He just wants the best for you."
Itachi snorted. "No. He wants the best for the Uchiha Clan."
His mother sighed.
"The stubbornness of both of you will be the death of me."
Followed her statement was a long period of silence. She sat beside him, on his bed and waited as he finished his dinner. When he was done, she took the try from him and remained where she sat. There definitely was something else on her mind. She did not come to talk about what has happened between himself and his father. Another matter was bothering her.
"Mother, is there something else you want to tell me about?"
"… Actually there is," began his mother. "Father and I… we have met your fiancé today."
"Hn."
"We talked about your… engagement."
"Mother, I will not hear anything about it." He said, not please where this conversation was leading to. Not in the very least. His mother just sighed.
"She is a lovely, beautiful and a very charming girl. Won't you give her a chance?" His knew his mother has that look in her eyes. He looked away to prevent himself from giving in to mother's plea.
"There is no need, mother," replied Itachi, his voice as icy as ever. The shoulder of his mother slumped in defeat. She then stood and moved to leave his room. When his mother was at the door, he laid back and relaxed into his pillow.
"Father has offered her to stay… So she will move in your room, two days from now," with that she left his room and closed the door while he remained frozen on his bed; unable to utter a word and unable to react in any kind of form.