Chapter 10:

When I turned five I started to notice things.

Bad things.

Things I shouldn't be even noticing at this age...

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Okay, maybe that's not exactly why I shouldn't even be noticing certain things But I still should not be noticing said things. It was wrong in so many different levels and I half blamed my current (physical) age for noticing, and even then I was way too young to be noticing...well, things.

The other half of me blamed Sasuke.

It was like any other day. The birds were chirping, the sky was clear, and the sun was shining down on us, and I was sleeping. Like always because what else could you do when you had nothing to do? Nothing of course, so I slept. For exactly one hour, thirty-two minutes, and fifty-two seconds until someone-that someone being Sasuke-crashed into my room.

Sasuke had been going through this 'phase' in which he began admiring his brother and was determined to show everyone he knew how 'freaking awesome' as Naruto put it, his brother was. It wasn't a bad thing, not at all, but it was annoying. Especially since he had been coming to me most often to show off his brother, and he didn't care what time of the day it was. He once came to me at two in the morning and snuck me into his house just to watch Itachi sleep. I, of course, left when I finally found out what we where doing. There was no way I would be going 'Edward Cullen' on Itachi. It was wrong, and I was seriously concerned for Sasuke's mental health.

That's when I began to notice things.

Suddenly I started to notice Itachi more and it wasn't like I didn't notice him before, he was my friend of course I would notice him, but I started to notice him even more. Like, his looks. Itachi wasn't ugly, far from it actually, but I started to actually look at him. Back then, all that didn't matter, it still doesn't, but he was just Itachi. Nothing more, nothing less. Just him. But now, he was cute, and that was, in no way, okay.

"ARATA," He yelled. Tugging at my uncovered arm. "Come, we have to see Aniki train! Get up."

I groaned into my pillow and turned my head so one eye was uncovered. "But why do I have to go."

"Because"

"Because what?

He blinked at me. "Because your my best friend."

"And because I am your best friend you'll let me sleep?" I mumbled, already closing my eyes.

I could hear his eyes rolling. "No."

"Gee, what a best friend you are."

"I know, now come on." He tugged again.

"Sasuke Please." I begged, and the Tugging stoped. He sighed exasperated.

"Fine," He huffed. "I'll just watch Aniki train alone-"

"Yes, please do."

"In the cold and freezing rain-"

"Sasuke it's sunny and warm"

"While you stay in here all warm and cuddly in your bed. Sleeping-"

"You can stay here with me if you want Sasuke."

He brightened visably. "Really?"

"Will you shut up?"

"Yes"

I pulled the blanket up and scooted over. "C'mere." He crawled in beside me, curling up in a ball and I very nearly cooned. Kami, Sasuke was so adorable, but Sasuke didn't look this cute on a normal bases, he wanted something. I turned so I was facing him and narrowed my eyes in suspicion. "You did this so you could sleep in my bed didn't you."

He gave me a pointed look and told me in the most flat voice ever. "It's not my fault you have a very comfortable bed." And then promptly went to sleep.

Asshole.

I didn't exactly notice when I sleep, I just remember glaring at Sasuke and then closing my eyes, and then I open my eyes and Itachi was standing over us. Looking very, very scary. He even had the purplish, evil aura surrounding him, there were even shadows, and he had the pupil-less eye thing going on too. It was both scary and fascinating.

I kicked Sasuke under the sheets. I knew he was awake, his nose twitches every time he wakes up. And there was no way I was going to deal with Itachi alone.

"Sasuke," I hissed. "I know you're awake."

He didn't move or anything, his breathing didn't change whatsoever, but his nose twitched and that was enough signal for me. I kicked him again, harder this time. He peeked through his eye lashes and gave me the signature Uchiha glare.

"I am not doing this alone, Sasuke. Wake. Up" I peeked at Itachi from the corner of my eye. Yup, so not doing this alone.

"Sasuke" I kicked again.

"What? Arata, What?" He hissed, once again giving me the famous 'Uchiha glare'. I narrowed my eyes at him, and pointed behind me.

"You." Pointed a finger at Sasuke. "Deal with him." Pointed a finger back at Itachi.

"Why should I?" He asked.

"Because Sasuke, Because." I hissed.

"Because why?" He shot back.

"Ohmygosh," I faced palmed. "Because your his brother and, I might add, #1 fan. You. Deal. With. Him."

He shot me another glare and turned to Itachi. His prissy mood was gone, replaced by the innocent, good brother act. He gave him a wide eyed look and pointed at me. "Whatever you're mad about it was her."

"What!" I squeaked.

Itachi gave his brother a look. "Sasuke."

I blinked. Sasuke blinked. We blinked at each other. We blinked at Itachi. Each other. Itachi. Each1other. Itachi. Each other. Itachi. Each other...

Did Itachi's voice just...break?

"Pfffft" I covered my mouth, trying so very hard, to not laugh. Even Sasuke hid his face in my pillow so it muffled his laughter, and his shoulders shook. I turned around so I was facing Itachi, who had a small blush creeping up his neck. I grinned.

"Ohhhh, Is Itachi becoming a man?" I teased. Itachi glared at me, and my grin grew wider.

"How do you know about that?" He asked, his blush growing. I smiled.

"Ita, I live with fouteen guys, most who are going through what your are experiencing right now. It's normal for a five year old to ask questions and Hikari is a very open woman." I explained, and felt Sasuke shake even harder behind me. Itachi glared down at us, before turning, his face now glowing red, and left, slamming the door behind him. It was only then that I allowed myself to laugh. I shifted so my body was facing Sasuke again and hid my face in his shoulder to muffle my laugh.

By the time we were done, Sasuke and I were practically lying on top of each other, both of us clutching our sides. I wiped a tear from my eye. "Oh kami," I laughed, "Let's do that again sometime." I told him.

Sasuke let out another fit of giggles. "Of course, Always."

I stuck out my pinky finger. "Always."

He hooked his around mine. "Always." He repeated.

Itachi ignored me for two days after that, and I, in return, never let him live that particular moment down. He blushes every time I tell him and promptly shuts his mouth, refusing to speak after that, and I think that's the cutest thing ever...

Wait...

Not cute.

I mean...

Fuck.

I'M BACK! HAHAHA!

I have finally recovered from writers block and I am a very, very happy girl. Also, no one ships Sasuke and Arata? Well, we'll just have to change that won't we?

On another note, Itachi and Arata have a ship name and I can't...you guys. It's so beautiful too. *wipes away tear* you guys are amazing.

DarkDust27: I'm really glad you do! I was kinda hesitant, since I didn't know if you guys would like it but I'm really glad you do. Like, super glad. Ha.

Realworld no Shinobi: Same. But I ship both. It's hard to choose one since they're both like my children. Sasuke and Itachi I mean. But Arata is my Child as well.

Bloody O Ring: You know, I'm going to be truthful here and tell it to you straight. I actually screamed when I read your review. I am not kidding. I woke my sister up and everything. I'm pretty sure, I'm gonna love it though, but I think I've told you that three times now, but it's the truth. Thanks so much!

GaraaRules29: I'm so happy you think so! Thanks for the review.

Minamichi: I can't really say anything yet about Itachi's feelings yet since I am writing the story in Arata's POV, But you'll know who had a crush or 'fell in love' (I don't like saying that they love eachother just yet, since they're only five, and ten, and I find that really werid) with who first.

Bonus!:

Sasuke's eyes slid to meet mine. An exasperated look crossing his face before his usual 'stick up my ass' expression returned. "What do you want me to tell you?" He asked in a flat voice.

I stomped my foot on the ground. "Tell me I'm special." I whined, just to get on his nerves...

Both Sasuke and Arata are sixteen in this scene, so this is a snippet from WAY into the future.

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