Ch. 2 Comforting words
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His eyes widened a bit surprised by seeing the Uchiha. Before smiling at him softly, trying his best to sound normal.
"Oh it's you Itachi. I didn't expect to see you around the area. To answer your question, I am not crying. And I'm perfectly fine. I've just been thinking that's all. There is no need to worry about me."
Itachi has practiced reading people's body language and facial expression over a few years. You could say he mastered such skills very easily. He could see right through Minato that he was not alright.
With a frown forming in his lips. He questioned the other male.
"Yondaime-san. There is no point in lying.
What's wrong?? Maybe I could help you."
Ofcourse he would see right through him.
He's one of the best Uchiha's in his clan.
it'll be disappointing if Itachi couldn't detect the little lie. Sighing deeply looking away from the Uchiha
"I don't think you can help me at the moment. it's just hokage paperwork that I'm stressing about..."
Yet there goes another lie. Coming out of
Minato's mouth. Not wanting to push him any farther into saying anything else. Itachi noticed how cold it was outside at night.
Not wanting him to be left outside in the cold. He took hold of Minato's hand. Getting up to stand pulling Minato's hand with him, So they would both be standing. A light blush tainted his cheeks before it disappeared quickly, noticing that he was still holding into his hand. He let go of it. Looking at him softly.
"It's getting cold. You should go back home...I don't think Kushina would like to see you dying of hypothermia"
Taken by Surprised by the Uchiha's action. He has never seen the Uchiha act this way before.With his wife being mentioned he couldn't help it. But feel sad once more. He didn't show it though. Wishing for the Uchiha not to start
worrying about him. He answered him reassuringly
"No-no I'm fine. Being cold won't hurt me. You should go home before your parents start worrying about you, Itachi."
Shaking his head before sighing. Looking at Minato with a bored expression in his face.
"Yodaime-san I AM going home. And I think you should come with me. Since you keep on insisting that your fine. Which clearly you are not."
Confused once hearing that he lived around the area. He started getting suspicious about the Uchiha.
"That's very thoughtful of you, Itachi. And
yes, i guess you're right. But the Uchiha territory is far away from here. How is it possible that you live around here??
Mentally face palming. He remembered, that nobody knows about the secret house he owns. Having a calm look in his face.
"I happen to own a house near here. I will explain later. Let's go before anyone catches both of us here."
Nodding at the response he got. The Uchiha started walking towards the direction of his house, which was close.
Minato walked next to him, in silence. Reaching their destination, The house looked quite normal. Not as fancy
like the Uchiha houses. Walking towards the door of his house. He took out his keys, unlocking the door. He stepped inside the house with Minato following behind him. Closing the door. He took of his shoes leaving it next to the door. Gesturing for Minato to do the same.
He started walking towards the kitchen finding a cup.
"go ahead and sit in the couch. Make yourself feel at home. What would you like to drink??"
moving towards the couch he sat down.
He answered the Uchiha in a gentle tone of voice.
"some water will sound nice to drink. Thank you for your hospitality, Itachi."
Filling the glass cup with water. He walked towards the other male and sat down next to him. Handing him the cup.
"There is no need to thank me, Yodaime-san. I'm just doing what any other person would do when seeing you in this condition. Now back to my question, What's wrong?? Surely you were not crying about simple paperwork."
Taking the cup. He drank the water. Smiling at him.
"Just call me, Minato. You don't have to be formal with me. Like I said it's nothing to worry about. I'm completely fine.
I wasn't crying, you must've seen me wrongly."
The smile soon faded away being replaced by a small frown. Avoiding his gaze.
Completely unfazed by his words. He asked him seriously.
"Since when does the hokage cry??
This must be serious for you to be crying.
I might be able to help you. If you just give me the chance..."
He told him reassuringly. Softing his voice, so it can sound comforting.
Not being able to hold it in any longer. He burst into tears. Letting go of the cup, it fell down the ground. Shattering peices of glass could be seen in the floor.
Wiping away the tears trying to stop himself from crying, but more tears fell down his cheeks. His voice sounding broken with sadness in it.
"I'm sorry, Itachi. For you seeing me like this. I just can't hold it anymore. I focused too much. I should've paid more attention to her.-"
His heart feeling broken,unable to see him like that. He pulled Minato into an embrace. Wrapping his arms around him tightly.
" I'm sorry for what you're going through.
It must hurt you deeply. Don't worry, Minato, you can say anything. I'm here to listen. If you ever need anything. I'll always be here for you. After all your like a third parent to me."
His eyes widened, Surprised once feeling how close the two were. Tensed before relaxing himself. Hearing the comforting words of the Uchiha.Returning the hug.
"Itachi, you are very kind. Thank you for your kind words. I feel better knowing that-"
"shush, Minato. stay here, you need your rest. I'll just go clean the ground"
Letting go of him gently. Getting off of the couch carefully avoiding stepping on the glass. He went into a room, coming out of it. With a blanket in his hand.
Making his way towards Minato. Gesturing for him to lay down, covering him. With the blanket. Before leaving to grab a broom to clean the pieces of glass.
"sleep,Minato. I'll wake you up in the morning.
His eyes feeling tired. He started losing himself to the darkness, seeing Itachi clean up the mess. Before falling into a deep sleep.