Aacura: yey a quick update!!

Naruto: *passes out from shock*

Aacura: *glares* Hmph, I do not own Naruto, but I do own this fic, MINE!! I dedicate this chapter to Kelly and Jenn, as it was their eleventh month anniversary on the 20th ^-^

Chapter 21 - Sickness

Two months passed since Kisame and Itachi announced their engagement, and they were all over each other every opportunity they had.

Sasuke learnt a valuable lesson in knocking before entering; Naruto was hyperactive as ever; Kakashi and Rin announced their wedding date for next autumn; and Kisame was currently outside the bathroom door whilst listening to Itachi retching.

"Itachi, are you alright?" his concerns weren't answered but the toilet flushed and Itachi walked out, wordlessly. Kisame put his hand on her clammy forehead, "You don't look so good."

"Thanks." She spat out sarcastically.

"I mean it. You're pale, sweaty, and keep throwing up. I think I should get the Hokage to check you over."

"Don't bother." Itachi shrugged him off and wobbled back to the bed. Watching her get swallowed by the blankets, he sighed and joined her, spooning up against her and wrapping a comforting arm around her waist.

"I'm just worried about you." Itachi accepted the embrace and sighed. If she was honest, she felt like shit, but there was no way she was telling anyone that.

"I'm fine. It's just a bug that's going around. I probably caught it off someone in town." There had been a bug outbreak, but it still didn't mean that Kisame wouldn't go into worry mode.

"Even if it's a bug, we should go to the doctor to check it out."

"We?"

"I'd come with you if you didn't want to go on your own." Itachi scoffed,

"I am not a child."

"Then stop acting like one and being so stubborn." Itachi knew she wouldn't be able to get him to quit,

"Fine, if I'm not better in three days-"

"One-"

"Two-"

"Deal."

"If I'm not better in two days, I'll see a doctor." Kisame sighed,

"Don't think I won't be keeping you on that." Itachi smirked before closing her heavy eyes.

Two days passed, and still Itachi ejected stomach acid and any other contents within her. Kisame, sticking to their deal, asked Sasuke to get a doctor.

"Itachi." Kisame let himself in the bathroom, finding his love leaning against the toilet. He sat beside her, holding her hair and rubbing her back gently as she continued retching. "You're going back to bed." As soon as she stopped throwing up and began brushing her teeth, Kisame left her side to make the bed a lot more comfortable.

"Kisame." Looking back from fluffing the pillows, Kisame watched Itachi as she leant against the doorframe, "I don't feel so good." He sighed,

"I know. Sasuke's getting a doctor right-"

"No." she interrupted, "I mean… I think… I'm gonna-" her eyes rolled to the back of her head as she fell. Kisame, with his sharp reflexes, dashed over and caught his love before she hit the plush carpet.

"Itachi! Itachi!!" his eyes were wild with fear. "TAKARIN!!! KAKASHI!!! SOMEBODY!!!" he roared for help.

In mere seconds, Kakashi and Rin bolted through the door, shocked at the sight before them.

"What the hell happened?!" Rin was the first to find her voice.

"I don't know! She was throwing up again and when she came out she called me then fainted!" Itachi started to pant, breathing irregularly. "Oh shit!" Kisame picked his love up bridal style and carried her to the bed. "How long is Sasuke gonna take?!"

"Hey! Don't you have a go at my brother!" Rin fired back,

"Well if he were faster maybe I wouldn't need to waste my breath!"

"Sasuke will be here wit ha doctor soon!"

"That's not quick enough!"

"Just shut the hell up Kisame!!"

Itachi started to whimper in every other breath, silencing the bickering pair.

"Itachi?" Kisame knelt at her side and held her wandering hand, "I'm here, I'm here." He smoothed her hair out of her pale face and rubbed her hand with his thumb.

"What's going on?" Tsunade suddenly burst into the room, followed by Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto.

Sasuke, Naruto and Kakashi sat at the kitchen table whilst Kisame paced and Rin leant against the windowsill. Apart from Kisame's footsteps and Sasuke tapping his fingertips, everything was deathly silent.

Tsunade had shoved them all out of the room as she could check over Itachi, with Sakura's assistance. A cloud of worry draped over the group and panic engulfed Kisame. Tiring of pacing, he leant against the counter, hanging his head, only lifting it when a hand rest on his right shoulder. Looking to the side, Rin's concerned eyes stared back at him.

"I'm sorry. I-I didn't mean to yell." Kisame apologised and Rin enveloped him into a hug.

"I'm sorry too." Their embrace continued until Sakura appeared at the entrance.

"Kisame, could you come with me please." He obliged hurriedly.

Re-entering the bedroom, Kisame found his love awake and Tsunade continuing with her tests without looking up. He sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand, though not in an equal vice grip, more of a tight squeeze filled with fear and comfort.

"Yes, I must say, unfortunately you've caught the bug that's been going around Konoha." Tsunade's diagnosis made Kisame sigh in relief that it was nothing serious. "However, that's not the only reason for your body's behaviour." She smiled, "On a brighter topic, I guess I'll be the first to congratulate the pair of you."

"On… what?" Itachi's confusion made Tsunade grin with glee,

"You're pregnant." Itachi's body shut down in shock as she passed out again.

Aacura: oooooooooooooo

Itachi: *out cold*

Kisame: *too shocked to speak*

Aacura: please R&R!!! *Is scared of the silence*

Preview:

Kisame was in the room in a flash. His eyes hardened at the sight of his beloved in sheer horror.