Crack of dawn and ready to leave, we, or more I had done what we came for and I was jumping to leave this town.
As we reached the end of town though we notice some of the bodyguards, well previous bodyguards blocking the way.
We could have gone around but the look on Kisame's face betrayed his intentions.
This would go turn into a fight just to satisfy the maniac.
"Please don't" I spoke to him giving my best puppy dog eyes.
"Why deny me my fun when you had yours" He winked with the implication.
Seething but turning red anyway I stomped my foot in my child like way.
"I was not having fun, taking someones life is not fun, it is a sad thing that such things are necessary or others find it to be" I lectured but he just grinned at me.
"Care to help" I groaned at Itachi who just stared blankly ahead not giving any reaction or sign of agreeing.
Sighing in defeat I looked towards the sky in desperation.
A sounds of recognition was made and I looked down to see one of the bodyguards staring at me.
Had that idiot Uchiha really dispelled his technique?!
I cleared my throat and passed a sweet smile.
"Why hello" I greeted cutely.
They growled and stepped in my direction and I automatically braced myself.
I realized this would be the first time fighting with Itachi and Kisame by my side instead of them against me and I couldn't help but feel smug cause really who would be able to take us on and live to tell the tale.
They didn't charge without care no they threaded lightly and with care.
I looked to my side to see Kisame's grin widen while Itachi remained the same, emotionless .
Sliding a kunai into my hand I turned my attention to the enemy once more, the streets were empty much to my relieve, it was too early still.
The first one finally charged and so did I, screw Kisame and his irritating bloodlust.
I heard him cackle behind me and it was a good thing he was one my side because it was plain scary to hear.
As the attacker lunged forward I stepped back and around him in a flash.
I lifted my leg and kicked him with such force I could hear his rib cage crack, he gurgled but turned to face me again.
This time I would prove just what I was capable of, our training session had brought me back in shape and I would show just which clan I was born in.
My eyes turned from blue to the familiar red and I grinned to my opponent as he retreated in surprise.
Behind me the sounds of a fight sounded and I knew Itachi and Kisame had joined in.
Forming my hand seals as I ran towards the guy I launched my fire technique and as he was busy dodging I punched him in his gut.
He doubled over and coughed as the air got caught in his lungs, my hand grabbed his wrist and I leaned my shoulder against him before throwing him over.
He landed on the dirt road arm twisted and back towards me, I applied pressure until I heard the pop and the agonized scream as not only his shoulder but also his elbow dislocated.
He writhed in the dirt, pain written all over his face as I faced my next opponent who tried to sneak up on me.
I twisted and lunched my hand, grabbing his throat, in that same moment I kicked him in the knee successfully breaking his knee making him fall onto it.
My hand released his throat to slide to his neck and pressed down on the pressure points to render him unconscious.
The whole ordeal took no longer than twelve minutes and we stood victorious.
While my victims remained alive they were in no state to fight any longer, before any more trouble came our way we left the village and started on our return journey.
Itachi and Kisame infront and me close behind.
We made it out the Suna without further ado and a burden fell from my shoulders.
Instead of sleeping outside, we stayed at an inn once more and though I loved watching the stars as I fell asleep the soft mattress beneath me was equally as good.
This time I even had a room for myself even though right now I had company.
Kisame had left earlier this evening to do god knows what and that meant I had a moment alone with Itachi and no matter how short it may be I cherished it even more because of that.
I laid on the bed a book in hand as his hand absentmindedly played with my hair,even though it was silent just his presence was enough this time.
I was really getting into the chapter when the book was taken from my hold.
"Hey" I whined.
"I was reading that" I pouted as I sat up to face him.
He smiled at me and waved the book in front of my face, as I went to grab it he pulled it back and placed it behind his back.
Still pouting I leaned closer to him slyly reaching around him but he noticed of course and swiped the book of the bed.
As I leaned passed him to pick it from the floor his arms wrapped around my waist and he pulled me to him.
My heart swelled as he looked down at me his onyx eyes staring intently into my sky blue ones.
A lazy smile played on his lips and once more I found the meaning of love right there.
Unable to help myself I smiled and settled against him without breaking our glance.
His hands steady and firm on my lower back as I lazily slung mine over his shoulders, time stopped as we connected in a moment without words, the book on the floor forgotten.
Slowly he leaned down and pressed his forehead against mine causing me to laugh softly.
His lips kissed the tip of my nose in an endearing manner before he pressed them to my cheek and then the other.
The whole situation was cheesy but none of that bothered me as I relished in it.
Slowly but surely his lips crept closer to mine until stopped right on the corner.
His arms pulled away as he leaned further away.
This guy really was in a mood.
"What you're just going to leave me hanging" I inquired.
Shrugging his shoulders he simply remained silent and stared at.
Fine if that was what he wanted to could play that game.
I crept to him on hands and knees slowly pushing him down till he laying down.
My hips straddled his, I lowered my face to his and stopped right before our lips met and before he noticed I picked the forgotten book from the floor.
Waving it in his face I retreated and opened the book hiding my face behind it, I could feel his frustration even though his face was behind the book as well.
I felt his hands wrap around my ankles and he yanked in a not so gentle manner making me squeal and stare up at him as he hovered over me this time.
His smug face stared back at me but I was not going to give him the upper hand.
Wrapping my legs around his waist I pulled him to me while I rolled over simultaneously.
Quickly taking hold of his arms I pressed them into the mattress over his head.
"You aren't going to win all the time.
The fact that I am embarrassed quickly or turn red so often doesn't imply that I am innocent.
As far as you know it could be the exact opposite, I could be the devil in disguise" I muttered leaning next to his ear.
I leaned back to stare at him hoping that I had wiped that smirk of his face only to see I hadn't.
"We both know that isn't who you are" he replied.
Raising my eyebrows "How would you know, four years have passed, people change you know"
He nodded " They do but I know that you aren't like that"
Sighing in defeat I released his hands only for him to creep them up my legs.
I was still sitting on his waist as he leaned and finally our lips met in a kiss, it ended soon and it was too short for my taste but it still got my heart racing.
My cheeks warmed up and he lifted his hand placing it on it.
"Point proven" He spoke smugly.
I snorted "It's a good thing I blush easily or you might get cocky and think it's because of you" I teased and it caused him to narrow his eyes at me.
Biting my lip trying not to laugh I felt his hand glide from my cheek to my lip to pull it from the grip of my teeth.
"Not so innocent after all" He mocked.
To prove him wrong I leaned down and pushed my lips against his.
He pulled me closer as he sat up straight making slide into his lap, one arm secure around my waist the other back on my cheek.
I found myself wishing time would stop and we could stay like this, safe and warm.
For him having a moment to stop pretending, to just be who he had always been.
I pulled away for air and leaned my head against his shoulders, his lips pressed to the top of my head.
This moment couldn't get better, the peace and quiet might not last but if we had moments like this every once in a while I wouldn't complain.
My grip on him tightened because even now in the back of my mind was a black cloud reminding me that I didn't how much time we would have to be like this, how long I could call myself his.
Tears pricked in my eyes but I would not let them fall, I would not ruin this moment with tears.
I turned my head but let it remain resting against his shoulder, softly I pressed my lips against his neck once, twice, three times and he hummed contend.
"Sometimes I wish I could stop time, to keep moments like this for eternity" I whispered against his skin.
He hummed in agreement.
"Will you spend the night with me" I asked once more pressing my lips against the sensitive skin of his necks enjoying the fact goosebumps crawled over his skin.
"If that's what you want" He muttered against the top of my head.
I nodded and pulled back slightly so I could look him in the eye.
"Yes" I replied simply.
"If I could have it I would want to spend every night by your side" I told him honestly.
He smiled warmly at me and nodded in silent agreement.
It was different now, I could feel it when he looked at me.
We were no longer children, the feelings we held for each other had matured, had grown into actual love.
In this moment I found that even after he would be gone I would love no one like I did him.