Itachi covered Maya up in bed. After their activities, She got tired and walked her to bed afterwards. It was around 12:30am, and he wanted a drink. He figured that becoming numb he'll know what to do. He walked over to the door and closed it behind him. Being a father, he opened Kian's door to see how he was doing. What he saw made his heart clench with happiness and sorrow.

There Sakura laid on his bed holding THEIR son. Kian breathed from his mouth and Sakura's was slack. The heavy duvet started to slip from them both. Itachi walked over to pull it up. He paused when he saw Sakura's tears run down horizontally, dripping off her nose and landing on a pillow. He saw a moist spot already formed. Itachi took his thumb and wiped them away gently.

Feeling someone touch her Sakura's eyes fluttered open. She turned her head and saw the only man she's loved, that made love to another woman tonight, look down at her. Giving it a few more seconds all her memories of an hour ago came back. This was not her day.

"Don't" Her voice was hoarse from crying and from being woken up.

Itachi stepped back confused. "Don't what?"

"You know what." She turned her head and kissed Kian on his head. Carefully she detached herself from his grip and slid out of bed. She pulled his blanked over his shoulders, then grabbed her belongings on the ground and walked out.

Itachi cracked Kians door and follows Sakura down the stairs. "No, actually I don't."

He saw Sakura sit down on the nearest couch. He came up behind her and saw black markings on her lower back as she leaned forward to tie her shoes. "What's this?"

"What's what?" she stood as she finished tying her last shoe.

"Your tattoo on your back. You never struck me the type."

Sakura's breath hitched. It was bound to happen eventually. "Yes well I got one. Sorry to disappoint you." She grabbed for her cloak.

"And what's up with you wearing black all of a sudden. Your in the same outfit every time I see you. Do you have other clothes?" Itachi stepped forward and Sakura stepped back.

"Well aren't you filled with questions. I'd expect the opposite since you just emptied your load not even an hour ago." She brought her shoulder's forward, shrugging her cloak on.

Itachi stilled.

"Don't get uncomfortable. I came back without warning. It always seems like it's a bad time to contact you. Must be a sign."

"So this is what it's about." He pinched the bridge of his nose. "I see…What an ass."

Sakura sighed up at the ceiling. "Fuck Itachi how many times do I have to tell you…It's not my place. Just…carry on with her."

Itachi brought his hand down to his mouth. "Now your being an idiot."

"What?" She growled at him.

Itachi sat on a chair, leaned back and crossed his legs. He put one of his arms at the black leather armrest while his elbow rested on the opposite. His three fingers covered his mouth while his hand cupped his chin. He angled his head in a thoughtful manor.

He just stared at her. Not saying anything. And with Sakura's excellent hearing, she could barley hear him breathe. He looked so delicious like that.

His hair hung loosely around his shoulder's and he didn't have a shirt on. Of course the fireplace had to be on with no other lights so his skin gleamed erotically. She could feel the moister build between her legs. She sat at the love seats foot rest and also crossed her legs to try and fight a very welcoming desire.

Sakura pretended his action didn't faze her. "Cut the bullshit Itachi."

His eyebrows arched with amusement. "Oh…Enlighten me where exactly?"

Sakura knitted her brows. "Say what?"

"You heard me."

It was like he was a fucking statue. The only thing moving was his smart ass of a mouth. Sakura uncrossed her legs and re crossed them the other way. It was FRUSTRATING.

Sakura growled…then her eyes softened with sadness.

Itachi brought his head up straight, now this he didn't expect. "What is it?"

"You remember when we were in…well I mean me…in high school? Those days…sometimes I wish I could just go back and stay there. Everything was so perfect. Friends…family…" She looked at him"…you." She brought her attention back to the fire. "God I miss those days. That's when I laughed the most."

Itachi stared at her. Showing the love he had with her in the past on his face. His lips twitched up. "Yes I agree."

Sakura laughed. "Then we got married…which was great up till the end. Had Kian…then everything fell apart. Actually, everything fell apart when I got…kidnapped that one fateful day."

Itachi leaned forward, ready to get up and embrace her but she continued talking. He eased back in his chair.

"Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if that never happened. I wouldn't change Kian for the world but…sometimes I wish he was born in that world." Sakura shook her head and laughed. "More like my fantasy world. Because in reality I am who I am. And I will never live a normal human life again." She whisper her last word. She starred longingly at the fire. The warmth kissed her skin as she thought about just throwing herself in it.

She didn't cry. Didn't sound sad. She sounded like she had no sense of emotion. Itachi didn't like it. All his senses were screaming at him that something was TRULY wrong with her. And his heart wanted to leap out and help her. However he stayed put. Questioning her further.

"Sakura…"

She forced her gaze from the fire to him.

"What do you mean by HUMAN life?"

Sakura internally winced. She wore her emotions on her sleeve and she practically hinted that she wasn't normal. Shit. fucking human side effects.

Itachi stood and walked four steps over to her. He starred down at her with those eyes. Eyes that she couldn't tare herself away from.

"Sakura…answer me. I saw you die. You just can't appear like nothing happened. In fact, your records still show as deceased…I checked the day you made your first appearance." He was whispering. Telling himself that whatever answer she said, he would tell himself it was impossible. But deep down he knew…that whatever she said…it would be true.

Sakura didn't stray her gaze. She just looked up at him. Not sure how to feel. However she did feel that ONE emotion that outdid them all. Love. And it grew stronger the longer she looked at him like this.

Sakura stood up. Not breaking his eye contact. She took a step forward now only being a mere inch apart. She brought her hand to his lower stomach and traced it up his sternum. She studied him as she saw him take a breath in.

"I will on one condition." Still drowning herself in his orbs.

"And that is…" His voice was hoarse from the pleasure she gave him.

Suddenly she retracted her hand and stepped away from him. She brought her hood up over her head. "I'll tell you that later…Goodnight Itachi."

She took him by surprise as she retreated. Something he didn't want. "Sakura wait…(sigh)…" He looked at the empty void. He brought his hand back to his side. "…I love you."

He Stayed there in the living room waiting for her. Once the clock struck three he put out the fire, grabbed a blanket and made himself comfortable on his couch. He would sleep here from now on. He was mentally grateful that he had two living rooms and that him and Maya never did anything in this particular area.

This was THEIR one place where they could be who they were meant to be…a married couple in love who had a son.

Itachi rolled over to his side thinking about Maya. He didn't want to hurt her…but how can he be faithful when another woman had his heart in her hands. He'd been using Maya from day one as a rebound. A type of therapy. But never a lover.

He made really big mistakes. And it was about damn time that he'd fix them. Starting now.

He looked at the fireplace that was once lit. He made a solemn vow.

"I will have you back where you belong. Sakura." And closed his eyes.

…..

Sakura stood outside looking at the now dark room. She heard everything. And it made her heart leap with joy. She hadn't heard that from him in a long time, and somehow she felt like she was home again.

Sakura took her self back to when Kian was taken from her. That's right Sasuke! Maybe I should pay HIM a visit.

Sakura turned away now excited to see Sasuke's reaction of her being alive. Being who she was, it was hardly an effort in finding him.

Apparently he had been placed in house arrest and this was his last year. When you have money you can even avoid prison.

She spotted a lone house off in the distance. It was a ranch home. Nothing big but not too small either. It looked like enough room for a family of three.

She batted her wings down making the snow flare out when she landed. She saw a single light on. It was the kitchen. She got in with her intense speed, opening the window and closing it behind her in two seconds. Her hood stayed on as she scanned the area. She looked at the microvave clock and it read 2:00am.

She had been with Itachi longer than she thought. Whenever she was with him she lost track of time.

Taking a look around…it wasn't bad. Counters had dark messes and their were dishes left in the sink. However it smelt of beer, rum, and bourbon mixed together. The smell was nauseating.

She heard a body falling to the floor which brought her out of her thoughts. Her eyes looked forward and saw Sasuke slumped up against the chair with a bottle of whisky in his hand. She saw an ankle bracelet that blinked green.

He mumbled incoherent words as he flung his head back sloppily on the couch. Then took another swig. Sasuke wiped the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand and groaned.

He wore an unbuttoned black long sleeve with grey pants. His hair was a mess, making different patterns in odd places. She saw he had no socks on and no shoes.

She glanced around the room and saw empty beer cans that littered the coffee table. He had the kitchen trash their and it looked like it was about to over flow. The smell wasn't as bad but she smelt the whisky only.

Suddenly she heard Sasuke laughing. She rose an eyebrow. He hadn't even noticed her yet. She walked over to him so she stood in front.

"Holy hell Sasuke. What have you done with the place?"

He had a slow reaction. He squinted his eyes. "Whoo are you?" His words slurred slightly.

Sakura took her hood off revealing her rose pink hair. "It's Sakura, Sasuke."

He squinted harder. " Oh…shieet. Don tell me you aree here oo haunt me." He laughed and took another swig.

Sakura bent down so she was at eye level. "Your drunk. I think I'll stay till you sober up."

Sasuke slouched his body forward, swaying. "Oh really? Make yousef at home." He laughed again while taking a drink, causing him to cough violently.

"Now what did you learn from that?" Sakura tilted her head. It was like she was scolding a child. "You became quite pathetic haven't you. How often do you drink?"

Sasuke caught his breath and looked at her through his bangs. He really needed a hair cut. He started to look like Itachi.

Sasuke gave her a sloppy smile. "Shoo shoo away ghost." He flicked his wrist. "you make me mad." Sasuke through himself in another round of deep sloppy giggles as he took another drink. When nothing came out he tipped the bottle upside down shaking it to see if anything came out. "Well fuck." He threw it over to the trash can but missed. It hit the wall making the glass shatter everywhere on the floor.

He slumped his neck and brought his hands to his hair and pulled. He was…crying?

Sakura leaned her head down a little further seeing if it was true. And sure enough he was.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Sakura was instantly brought back to her encounter with Ino rocking back and forth in the dark also mumbling those words.

"Why are you sorry Sasuke."

Sasuke released his hair and brought a hand to his mouth. " For what I did…and what I lost…because I'm a fucking shit."

It was unbelievably clear. He must've sobered up a little. Sakura arched her head the other direction. "Oh? And to whom are you sorry?"

Sasuke did his famous pose where he brought his knees up and interlaced his fingers, covering his mouth. " You really have to ask?"

"I want to hear it from your mouth and have it in the air you breath in." Sakura was now glad she caught him drunk. But it seemed like he was sobering up as time went on. This wasn't what she thought his reaction would be but he had been from hell and back she assumed from how he looked and acted.

Sasuke looked at her for a moment. "Well since your finally haunting me I should tell the ghost of you…I'm sorry for what I did to you, Sakura Uchiha and for throwing you under the buss which you didn't deserve. I'm sorry for slipping a drug in your drink and…and you can call it rape. That's what I'm sorry about the most. And for making copies…for taking your son away, for deceiving your friends, for raping you, for…"

"Enough. Your repeating yourself now." Sakura brought her hand up. "You do realize that Mitsune was playing you like a fiddle right."

Sasuke looked down and glared. "Yes. Itachi made that clear to me. And it was even clearer when I saw her on the news. I'd kill her ,yself if i had the chance too. But...I got what I deserved behind bars for that week."

"Oh…so you were raped by men?"

"Yes. Something I don't like to talk about even to the ghost of you." He kept his gaze at the floor which had dirty spots all over.

"You don't have too since it's happened to me on more than one occasion."

Sasuke twitched. "I'm sorry."

Sakura stood and stretched out her arms. "Yes I believe you. And since I got the answer I wanted I'm not about to let you kill yourself from alcohol poisoning. Which I'm pretty sure you've been trying to do."

"Start cleaning up the place. It's disgusting." Sakura cracked her neck.

"What?"

Sakura pulled her hood up. "I forgive your apology Sasuke. I agree you got what you deserved and now we're even. However I will never forget what you did to tear my family apart."

Sasuke nodded his head.

Sakura turned to leave. "Clean up the place. When I come back tomorrow I want it spotless. Understand."

He looked at her. "Your coming back? But you heard what you wanted out of me."

Sakura smirked. "Yes I did. But Sasuke. I'm not dead." And disappeared.