Itachi Medicine

'How's the disease coming?' Fury asked as soon as Itachi settled down beside her. He blinked in surprise and she smiled. 'I know things.'

He closed his eyes wearily. 'Not good. How's the wedding plans coming?' He said.

'Not sure.' She answered then sighed. 'I'm only nineteen, a wedding's big news.'

Itachi stared into the thick forest. 'Why not wait until you're in your twenties?'

'I don't think Kakashi could handle much more of Deidara.' She said matter-of-factly. Itachi couldn't help but smile in amusement. Fury was probably one of the few who could make him smile. That was one of the things Itachi liked her.

'You're the same age as Deidara.' He said, mulling over this. 'When's your birthday?'

Fury folded her arms comfortably. '9th of June.'

There was a momentary silence. Fury glanced at Itachi and found him looking at her with utmost astonishment. 'That's my birthday too.'

'You're kidding.' Fury said in an incredulous tone. She was starting to feel rejoiced. 'So you're a Gemini too?'

Itachi grunted to show his answer. Fury started to laugh at the clichéd coincidence. Itachi smiled widely for the first time. 'I don't know what it is about you but I get surprised continuously by everything you say.' He said.

She chuckled lightly. 'Thanks, Itachi. I'm kind of relieved that you actually bothered to speak to me. You only talk with important people.'

He blinked again. 'You're important too. To everyone here. And you're the only one who knows Iyarashi's weakness and used it against him. I'm really impressed.'

Fury stiffened. 'I rather not talk about that day's events. Dying and reviving twice isn't pretty business.' She said, anger around her voice. 'And I had help in the fight.'

Itachi sat back on the bench, staring at the sky this time. 'I'm sorry. Seeing the person you care about being hurt is harsh, I know how you feel.' He said quietly.

She exhaled sharply and smiled at him. 'Thanks, Itachi,' She said to him.

'You're welcome, Fury. Anything to make you feel better.'

'I wish I could do the same for you.' Her voice was barely audible. She was stepping on a mine here.

Itachi lowered his head and closed his eyes. 'My brother will be in the war. I'd like to be there to see him in action.'

'Take care, the girls will be devastated if you die.' She advised him. Once again, she made him smile. 'By the way, you know you can always get Sakura to help you with your disease instead of living on drugs.'

He sighed. 'No thanks, I don't think Sakura will take to me after what I'd done to Sasuke. Anyway, I prefer to live my life as it is.' He said. Fury pursed her lips but didn't say anything. He continued briskly. 'Thank you for the suggestion anyway.'

She unfolded her arms and pushed her dangling fringes back over her head. It flopped back down again, ruffled. 'If I ever feel down, I'd know who to go to.' She stated then without hesitating, put a hand on Itachi's shoulder.

For anyone, that was reaching a danger zone. But Itachi felt assured at her touch; he hadn't felt like that for a long time. 'Me too. You're good medicine for a wrecked soul.'

Fury grinned and stood up. 'It's twilight. I need to make dinner.' She said then looked at Itachi. 'Is there anything you like?' She asked.

Itachi shook his head. That was the end of their conversation, Fury took the hint. She strode into the kitchen. A few minutes later, Itachi could hear chopping and sizzling sounds. He put a hand on chest and felt the pain coming again. He slipped a hand inside his cloak and reached for his medication in his pants pocket.