A/N; Just to clarify the relationships right now; Obito and Mira have been dating about a month now. Shoto and Sasuke have just met. Itachi and Evelynn.. Well, they just can't seem to get their shit together. They want each other, but Evelynn is scared to fall in love, and Itachi is scared of chasing Evelynn away if he makes a move. I just thought I'd add this, as to explain why this chapter went the way it did. Without further adue, here is chapter seven!


Normally, when Evelynn did not speak to Itachi for a week that meant she would be away, staying at one of her brothers for a month. So the leader of the Uchiha clan did not understand why he was standing naked, with only his sheet wrapped around his visabally hard shaft, holding onto Evelynn's arm in the living room, and gaping like a fish trying to speak. The redhead herself did not understand why she was letting him keep her there as she recalled the sight she just walked into.


-Flashback-

Evelynn hesitantly pushed open the door to her apartment. After a long conversation with her youngest older brother, Kaiden, she had finally come to her senses. As Kaiden said; She did not know how the Uchiha grieved, and perhaps she should go talk to him. After all, he needed her support right now, and they WERE best friends. Reluctantly, Evelynn agreed, and made her way to the pent house she shared with Itachi.

As the door swung open Evelynn froze. There was a woman exiting the kitchen. Now, that didn't bother Evelynn so much. She had met bedmates of Itachi's before. (And kindly kicked their asses out the door.) Yet, this woman was VERY different from the others. THIS woman had red hair, though it was obviously dyed and was much darker than Evelynn's, that only went just past her shoulders, and blue-green eyes. She had a tan, which Evelynn could tell was obviously from a tanning booth, not the sun. What pissed Evelynn off is it seemed Itachi was trying to replace her.. Only with a better version of herself.

"Who are you?" The woman inqured sweetly. Far too sweetly for Evelynn's liking. The glint in the woman's eyes told Evelynn she knew exactly who she was, anyways.

"Evelynn Crevan." She bit out. She clenched her jaw, trying to keep her temper under control. The last whore.. Ahem, bedmate, Evelynn kicked out caused Itachi not to speak to her for two months. "Who are you, and why the fuck are you in my apartment?"

"Oh, I'm Kira. I'm surprised Itachi didn't mention me." Kira smiled that fake innocent smile again. Her teeth were pearly white, and straight as an arrow. She made Evelynn want to be sick.

"Okay.. Why the fuck are you in my apartment?" Evelynn snarled.

"Oh my, well, you see.." The woman paused with a giggle. "Itachi needed some 'comfort', and called me to some over."

"Comfort?" Evelynn inquired. Momentarily forgetting her rage.

"Well, his father did pass away. Poor dear. Itachi's just distraught over it. Told me it was a drive by shooting. Surely he told you?" The woman asked in that false sweetness.

"Of course." Evelynn muttered, gritting her teeth again.

Without another word the woman simply smiled again, and made her way into Itachi's room with the beer she collected from the refrigerator. Evelynn just stood there. Stunned. The nerve of that.. Oh! Cautiously, she made her way towards Itachi's room. Pausing outside to see if they were talking.

"Itachi." Kira purred as she straddled the Uchiha's hips.

"Hn." Itachi was sitting up against the head board sipping the beer. Kira smiled a sweetly seductive smile.

"It's okay. You can take comfort in me." Kira murmured as she slid down onto his member.

Itachi grunted softly as she started to ride up and down on him. Kira moaned softly, and Evelynn swore Itachi looked pleased. Ah, there's that queasy feeling again.

"Bitch." Evelynn murmured before turning away from the door.

She strode into her room, and grabbed a bag she kept packed, in case she was called suddenly on a traveling mission. If Itachi wanted Kira, that was fine. She kept thinking to herself. It's not like she made her own feelings clear, and obviously Kira was much more his type. She'd probably be the perfect house wife. No scars blemished her perfect skin. She probably wanted lots of children. She obviously knew what she was doing in bed. Not that Evelynn was a virgin, but she was obviously no where near as experienced as Kira.

Itachi had heard Evelynn, just barely, and saw her rush past his door to her own room. Before Kira could blink he had he shoved off him. He wrapped his sheet around him, and started towards his door. Evelynn flew by him towards the apartment door, not even glancing his way. Itachi followed, and grabbed her arm just as they reached the living room. Evelynn's head whipped around, and Itachi couldn't help but flinch at her watery glare. Tears.. Evelynn Crevan had tears in her eyes, and it was all his damn fault... And he knew it.

-End Flashback-


"I pretend she's you!" Itachi suddenly blurted out.

Evelynn blinked once. Then twice. Suddenly, her travel bag connected with his face. Itachi winced as the zipper cut his lip. He forgot how strong she was. No doubt half his face would be bruised within the hour.

"Pretend she's me?!" Evelynn screamed. "You.. YOU! You go around, sleeping with floozies, and pretend their me?!"

"I.." Itachi didn't get to finish.

"IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE SOME SORT OF SICK COMPLIMENT?! DO I LOOK LIKE A WHORE TO YOU, ITACHI?! IS THAT WHAT I REMIND YOU OFF?!" Evelynn was practically pulling her hair out. Her travel bag forgotten on the floor.

"Evelynn, please.." Itachi tried again. Only to be interrupted by Kira this time.

"Is it true, Itachi?" The woman sniffed pitifully. "You.. You pretend I'm her? I thought you l-loved me?"

"Of course not." Itachi said absent mindedly.

That was all it took for Kira to burst out in tears. Sobbing pathetically against the hallway wall. The woman looked up, saw a picture of Evelynn and Itachi together when they were teenagers, grabbed it, and threw it against the floor. Causing the glass to shatter, and the frame to fall apart.

Itachi snapped.

He let go of Evelynn, and ran to his room. Both women stared at him in surprise. What the..? Their unspoken questions were answered when he walked out in a pair of black sweat pants, and a bundle of clothing in his arms. They could both tell he was seething with rage. Approaching Kira he grabbed her arm, shoved her clothes into her arms, and none too gently yanked her to the door.

"Do not EVER destroy something of Evelynn's and mine. Understand?" He demanded before shoving her out the door. After slamming said door shut he slowly turned to Evelynn.

Now, Evelynn wasn't scared of many things, but when Itachi lost his temper she KNEW to be scared. As tough as she was Itachi was stronger, and she knew it. She trembled slightly. After realizing she was shaking she quickly snapped out of it, and her eyes flashed dangerously again.

"Don't look at me like that,Itachi!" She snapped.

Itachi simply started walking towards her. Every step he took, she took a step back. Until she hit the arm of the couch, and went tumbling backwards onto it. Itachi took the opportunity, and pinned her down.

"Get off!"

"No. You listen to me." Itachi spoke in a low, dangerous voice. "I have put up with you for thirteen years, and I have loved you for six of them. Everyone knows this. Even you, and don't you try to play dumb! Six years I have waited for you. Terrified that if I actually tell you how I feel that you'll up and run away. I'm tired of waiting, Evelynn. A man only has so much patience, and you are wearing mine thin. I am going to let you up. If you do chose to leave, do NOT come back. If you wish to stay, then you may sort out your feelings in YOUR room. Am I clear?"

Evelynn froze. He said it.. God dammit he said it! She weighed her options. She could leave, and try to beg to come back later. She never was one to grovel though, not even to Itachi. Staying would be a safe bet, but then she'd have to see him every. Single. Day. Until she sorted out her feelings.

"Well?!" Itachi snapped. Evelynn flinched, and for a moment he felt guilty.

"I.. L-let me up, Itachi." Evelynn demanded softly.

He complied. Taking a step away from the couch he watched as Evelynn stood up. Slowly she walked to her travel bag, and picked up it. She looked over at him opening her mouth, and then closing it again. Quietly, she made her way to her room. Itachi let out the breath he didn't know he'd been holding. She stayed. That alone was progress. Just a baby step, but a step nonetheless. With a tired sigh the raven haired man made his way to his room. He made a mental note to burn the sheets he has, and but new ones. That would definitely please Evelynn.

The broken picture lay forgotten on the ground, for the moment. It was taken six years ago, when Evelynn was fifteen, and he was seventeen. It was the day he realized he was in love with her. The picture showed them standing in the mall. Evelynn's arm was around his waist, and his was over her shoulders. Evelynn was grinning at the camera, making a peace sign, and winking. Itachi was simply staring at her, a soft smile on his face, and his eyes glowing with affection. Evelynn never saw the look in his eyes. Not for another three years, anyways.


It was three days later, at one in the morning, that Evelynn crawled into Itachi's bed. He was laying on his stomach, facing away from the door. As she slipped into his bed she rested a hand between his shoulder blades. A silent request to not move. Itachi complied, and waited patiently for her to start speaking.

"You yelled at me." The childish words tumbled out of Evelynn's mouth.

"You hit me in the face." Itachi responded coolly.

"I'm sorry.."

"I know."

"Itachi.. Why.." Evelynn paused. Itachi turned his head ever so slightly so he could hear her better. "Why did you say you pretend she's me?"

Itachi let out a sigh, and closed his eyes. He remembered the first time he started this sick cycle. Choosing women that had physical qualities that reminded him of Evelynn, and taking them to bed to pretend they were her. It started with simple things. One woman had the same high cheek bones, another had green eyes similar to hers, and other just had the same hair length. Then, there was Kira...

"It was a time when I needed the most comfort, and you weren't there." Itachi explained quietly. There was no bitterness in his voice, and that alone told Evelynn he forgave her. "Besides, I am a grown man, and I have.. Physical needs. I simply decided that until you were ready I'd take to bed women with.. Similar qualities as yourself."

"Did you love any of them?" Evelynn asked timidly. Itachi smirked at her tone.

"No."

Evelynn let out a sigh of relief. Slowly she removed her hand from his back. Itachi took it as his cue to roll over. Catching sight of Evelynn getting out of his bed, he quickly grabbed her around the waist, and pulled her against him. Evelynn let out a soft squeak, one that she hopes to hell he didn't hear. His deep, soft chuckle was answer enough, and she scowled.

"Stay with me tonight." Itachi demanded more than asked.

"Alright. Just don't try anything!"

"You know I won't." Itachi raised an eyebrow in amusement as he looked down at her. Evelynn took note of his busted lip, and the bruise that covered his cheek and around his eye.

"Sorry about your face." Evelynn grinned sheepishly.

"Hn, you should be." Itachi grumbled as he buried his face into her hair.

"Itachi.." Evelynn paused. "Itachi, I just need a little longer.. Will you wait for me?"

When she didn't get a response right away she made herself comfortable enough to sleep. She almost, almost didn't catch the breathy reply.

"Always."