xXxxXXXX Itachi POV Xxxxxx
A few days had passed, and Izumi had called upon him. A letter, as normal. Passed by one of his crows. I miss you- IU. It read. They both knew what it meant.
He was not a person to avoid things, however, this was not something he wanted to face.
The thought of his small fiancé kept his shoulders heavy, and his mind straight. His affair with Izumi could go on no longer, despite his affection for the woman.
It was not long ago he thought he could continue on, what changed his mind?
The innocent eyes, the gentle smile, the soothing voice of Hinata haunted him. Izumi was the one he adored, but slowly, even as a sister, Hinata was taking up what was left of his affection. He loved, and when he did, he loved hard. He loved his parents, he loved his brother, but he only adored Izumi. Now, slowly, Hinata was taking that spot.
And no matter how small, he knew what needed to happen. He was not able to love Izumi, perhaps he had feigned the thought at one point, but, love was impossible for them. They were not fated.
And, so, that is what he told her.
The tears, the pleading, the quiver of lip, all made his heart ache, and his stomach twist.
"Please… Just until you are married, please."
"I need you…"
"I love you, Itachi."
He stood still, watching the woman cling to him, tearing streaking her cheeks.
At least… It was done.
XXxxX Hinata XxxXXX
Something was odd.
Ever since she was betrothed, there had been a slight tension in the air. It was not noticeable to most… But she knew. She always knew.
She kept quiet, performed her duties, and stayed low.
For whatever reason… Her father became less strict. He payed a lot less attention to her. Still, she feard him, and kept away.
The main branch had whisperes, none of which were loud enough to reach her ears.
What was going on?
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Zeelee-Vallen: Gonna push the story a tiny bit faster then I was. As much as I love the cute dabbles... It's time for pain, friends.