Epilogue
"Ari-chan!" Tobi squealed, jumping atop the unsuspecting blonde. "What are you doing? Can Tobi help?"
Ariana grinned and patted Tobi's head with her free hand.
"I'm fine, Tobi-kun," she assured him. "I'm just writing up a list of guidelines for the new recruits that are coming."
"Ah! Tobi understands now! Tobi is a clever boy!" Tobi said proudly, holding a finger up.
"Yes, you're a very clever boy Tobi, but I think you need to hide now," she whispered, dragging him into a huddle. "Rosa-chan is bringing Kakashi-kun back to the base and you know how he gets."
Though she couldn't see his face, Ariana could swear that he rolled his eyes.
"Tobi understands! Tobi will go hide now! Thanks, Ari-chan!" he said in his cheerful way, hugging his friend.
"No problem. See you later, Tobi!" she waved as Tobi ran down the corridor. She sighed. "That boy is waaay too energetic this early in the day," she grumbled, jumping as a pair of arms wrapped themselves around their shoulders.
"True. But his antics are amusing to watch," a warm voice said in her ear. "Your task for Leader-sama?"
"Just about done," Ariana murmured, "How did the mission go?"
Itachi released her and leaned against the edge of the desk. "Smoothly. Kisame was disappointed that there were no difficulties."
"I'm not," she smirked. "Means I have someone to eat dango with again."
"Oh?" a slender brow rose in question. "Is that the only reason?"
"Weeeell, no," she grinned, pushing back her chair and standing up. "There was one other thing..."
"Oh?"
Ariana grinned before pressing a quick kiss to Itachi's cheek, darting off down the corridor. "Catch me if you can!"
Itachi smirked and sped off after her, the guidelines lying forgotten on the table.
Well this one went fast! I loved every second of it, and there may or may not be a spin off of Ariana and Itachi's relationship - watch this story for an update! Please review!