Chapter 12

"Ugh, finally we got home. I am dead tired, Itachi."

"I so enjoy your 'dead' subtle ways of asking for a massage."

"Oh shut up, it was just a tiny suggestion. Oy, Kakashi ! How have things been while we were away ?"

"Oh, well, nothing out of ordinary. No problems in the meantime. How was your mission ?"

I almost chuckled as I glanced over to Itachi. I knew we would both think of the last day of being there.

"It was nothing we couldn't handle. Thank you for looking after him, I will see you tomorrow to deliver the report of the mission."

Phew, that was a quick cut-through. I guessed he always saved me when needed.

"I will go to check up Yuudai. Good night Kakashi !"

"Yeah, wish you the same."

I ran quickly to its room, being ecstatic about seeing my little boy again in days. I so wanted to give him long tight hugs and never let him go.

But as I opened the door, there was no trace of him. Only the empty sheets, and the opened window. Where has he gone ?...

I immediately went downstairs where Itachi was still chatting with Kakashi.

"Where is he, Kakashi ?! What happened ?"

"What exactly do you mean, Shadyn ? He was there five minutes ago."

"But he obviously isn't now… where could he be ?"

"Hmm…he said something about a girl he liked from the Academy. She missed the training session today and he felt fear coming from her, or something like that. He seemed worried, but I forbid him to go search for her. It wouldn't be very unexpected if he didn't listen to me.."

"Oh, damn ! What if he will get hurt ? We should go find him !"

"Now, dear. You totally forgot who he is. He can definitely take care of himself., You are just overprotective like most mothers are."

"Doh, you are definitely one of those chilling fathers, Uchiha. But you can't talk me out of seeking for my child."

"Forget about it Shadyn, I will search for him on my way home. It was my mistake, after all."

"Oh no Kakashi, of course not. It was his decision, don't blame yourself. It's fine."

"I insist. You have things to do anyway. See you."

"Yeah, thank you !"