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The next day was spent putting all of their furniture in the right rooms and getting everyong situated in their new home. Itachi and Sasuke did most of the heavy lifting due to Kisames condition, while the shark started putting the kitchen together. Around noon they took a break from all the moving, munching on a couple of sandwiches and bottled waters.
"So..Do you guys like the new place?" Itachi smiled, taking a long swig of water.
Sasuke scoffed, taking a big bite out of his sandwich. "Mfho gjj faninf.." He swallowed hard, smiling. "Of course Nii-san, it's so much bigger than our old one!"
Kisame sweatdropped, slowly peeling the wrapper off the waterbottle. "Its nice~ But we definately have to work on it..."
Itachi nodded, finishing his sandwich. "Ya, I'll fix up the front steps after we finish moving in... Then sometime this week I'll work on trimming back that monsterous tree in the front yard..."
The younger Uchiha sighed. "Nii-san, let me help.."
Itachi shook his head, putting the dish in the sink. "I can do it Sasuke. I need you now more than ever to continue your studies and help Kisame with whatever he needs. Ok?"
"Ok..." Sasuke watched Itachi walk off, worry written across his face. "Nii-san..."
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The next couple of weeks went by like a breeze. Everyday Itachi would bring home whatever textbooks Kisame needed for his online class, Sasuke was doing fantastic in school and even started going out with his best friend, Naruto, and Itachi was getting almost everything done on the house that needed fixing up. Just in the span of a week he was able to fix the front porch, the fence around the back yard, the steps leading to the house, get their mailbox in working condition, and get the screen door to actually shut all the way. Grant it, everyday he had to leave early for school and come home late after his job, but even that didn't stop him from trying to make the house perfect for his family.
Since Kisame was left alone most of the day, he had plenty of time to gather his thoughts and take a nice hard look at his life. Why was he so upset at Itachibefore? He was perfect, ya so what? He had a beautiful baby growing inside him that needed a perfect daddy, and Itachi fit the bill. And he was so nice to him... Even after all the terrible things he did...
"Why am I so stupid?.." Kisame mumbled to himself, setting his textbook aside. "Who would ever want to be with Lance?.. What did I find so attractive about him? He treated me like I was nothing, made fun of me on a regular basis, and he just used me for sex...How could I be so blind?..."
The blue man layed back on the couch, one hand resting on his abdomen while the other supported his neck. Just look at the place... To others it might seem like a dingy little house with a bad paint job, but to Kisame it was the best place in the world. It was sturdy, strong, and it would never lie to him... Four walls of love and affection coddling him like he was a precious gem, something that really mattered in this world...
A single tear slid down Kisame's cheek, bringing him back to his senses. He loved Itachi...and he was finally happy.
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Itachi walked inside the small house late that night, dropping his backpack by the couch and let out a loud sigh. Finally it was the end of the day, he could crawl into his nice comfy bed with Kisame held close and just relax. He made his way to the kitchen, seeing a bowl of instant ramen and a bottle of water set out for him. A small smile graced his lips and he took the meal to the kitchen table to eat.
Kisame walked in lightly in just his boxers, rubbing the sleep from his eye. "mm~ Itachi?.."
The weasel looked up, the end of a long noodle sticking out of his mouth. The shark chuckled and sat down next to him, smiling at the man before him. "I'm glad you're home."
Itachi was slightly taken aback, not used to Kisame being so...caring. He slurped the rest of the noodle up before speaking. "Thank you love..." He smiled, sending goosebumps over the blue man's skin.
Kisame looked down at his lap slightly, his cheeks growing a little purple. "I just wanted to tell you...I'm sorry Itachi. I've been such an idiot, and I know I've really hurt you because of it. I've been nothing but selfish and cold because of my own reasons, and I'm...I'm so sorry..." He sniffed lightly, a few salty tears dripping onto his bare leg.
Itachi stared at his blue companion for a couple minutes, taking in what Kisame was saying. "Kisa..." Slowly he smiled and pulled the blue man close, kissing his temple softly. "I forgive you Kisame... And thank you..."
The shark smiled happily, wrapping his arms around his lover. "I love you.."
The Uchiha burried his nose in the blue locks, taking in the scent of his Kisame. "I love you too Kisame. With all of my heart."
Kisame pulled away softly, smiling and wiping up his tears. "We're going to be a happy family now Itachi..No more worries or fights..." He rose from his seat, taking the bowls to the sink.
Itachi smiled and rose from his spot, leaning against the kitchen counter as he watched him. "Ya...We are huh?" He smiled happily, a tingling feeling shooting up his arm. "We're finally going to be hap..py..."
Kisame looked over just in time to see Itachi collapse, gasping. "ITACHI?"
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