Chapter 4

By the time I was awake again, I was back into my room. I blinked a few times. What happened while I was out? Why was I out in the first place? Oh, Gaara… I remember now. What was his problem?

I sat up and saw Itachi observing me which scared me for a second.

"Hey…" I said awkwardly while stretching; my body was aching.

"I must apologize on Gaara's behalf. He ought to know better than to attack a mere human…" Itachi said making it even more awkward.

"So, I guessed right. Gaara is a super being!" I smiled a little at my correct assumption.

"Gaara is a hydrid; half werewolf, half vampire. The first of his kin. He is young, still seventeen but that doesn't give him the right to do as he pleases." Itachi said, his hard gaze never leaving my form, making me feel conscious.

"He sounds dangerous, should I be worried? He IS dating my best friend, and I tell you, I have never seen Neji that smitten with anyone." I was truly worried, I don't want to see Neji hurt and with his excitement he surely likes this Gaara a lot.

"You got nothing to be worried about. Gaara has imprinted on Neji. He will never hurt him or leave his side; he'll die if he tries it." Itachi assured me.

"But why did he attack me? I just met the guy…"

"Gaara's my offspring." My eyes widened at that, wait, what?

"What?" I asked unsure I heard correctly.

"Gaara is my son and he tends to be possessive. The day we met I was following him because I was worried he was getting himself in trouble. And him, imprinting on that human is big trouble."

"Neji is a really nice person, he is no trouble!" I defended my bestie.

"Are you willing to bet my son's life on it?" Itachi asked, fury invading his gaze, making it even more intense.

I stayed quiet, playing with the hem of my shirt. Itachi sighed.

"I'm sorry for blaming you. Once you've imprinted on your mate you die without them and werewolves have trice the lifespan of a human. Given that Neji won't break his heart, he can't keep himself from death."

I slowly nodded. If I had a son in that situation I would be furious with myself for letting things get so far too.

"Don't blame yourself. You can't do much about it…" I tried to comfort Itachi still looking down at the sheets around my body.

"I can turn Neji into a vampire, but I need to be sure he loves my son to death like Gaara does." Itachi's answer made me snap my head to his direction, to stare into his eyes.

"Does that mean you'll turn me too?" I questioned and his eyes widened in shock.

"Only if you want me too, but you are still young. We have time to decide on our relationship." He answered truthfully and I nodded in understanding.

Our silence was disturbed by my mom calling us for dinner.

"How did you get me here? Did you meet my parents?" I was worried.

"There is nothing to be upset over. I brought you here and told them you were attacked by a dog. Your father really cares for you. He gave me a thorough interrogation. It was amusing to be honest." Itachi chuckled.

I got up slowly and laughed along. My dad could be like a cop if he wanted to.

"Let's go have dinner. Wait, how will you eat?" I asked.

"I can eat. Just because I am a vampire doesn't mean I can't eat human food. It just isn't nutritious for me." Itachi smiled.

"Okaaay, let's go downstairs, I'm starving!" I said walking towards the door.

Itachi stopped me and turned me around, kissing me. I opened my mouth for him when his tongue found my lower lip, too shocked to even kiss back. This guy was trying to drive me crazy. I kissed back and was so into it that I wanted more, but Itachi broke the sinful kiss.

"We have centuries for that…" He said after he saw me pouting and pulled me downstairs where my parents were already at the table waiting for us.

We sat opposite of my parents, Itachi facing my dad. I could see my dad glaring at Itachi and my mom was openly ogling him with a dreamy gaze.

"Son you should be more careful. Your boyfriend told me what happened." My dad strictly said. This wasn't like him.

"Yes, your boyfriend~" My mother squealed. Ok, this was weird... My mother was completely under Itachi's charm.

"I will, sorry dad. So, did you meet Itachi?" I asked awkwardly.

"Of course we have darling." My mother answered deepening my father's scowl.

"Do you want more potato salad love?" My mother asked Itachi and he smiled politely accepting it, even though he didn't want to; this much was obvious.

"Where did you meet this young man, if I may ask?" My dad didn't like Itachi one bit, if only he knew…

"We met at a party dad, where kids my age meet… He brought me home, remember? Why? You don't like him?" I raised a brow, teasing my dad.

"No, I never said that… Thank you for returning my son home safe." My dad's expression softened as he was forced to thank Itachi.

I grinned, proud of myself and glanced to Itachi. My grin vanished and my insides twitched as I felt butterflies at the dark lusty look Itachi was giving me. I chose to avert my gaze but I could still see from the corner of my eyes Itachi's grin of victory. At this point I couldn't slow down my heart rate.

"It was my pleasure sir." Itachi answered.

"I must admit that I wasn't very fond of you young man…" My father admitted making my mother glare at him.

"You are not in the wrong sir. I am sure that your son has had his fair share of bad romance but I assure you, I shall cherish him." The table was rendered silent as we all gaped at him. How could he be so sweet?

"Then I expect nothing less from you." My dad shot back, shocking my mother and me.

Itachi nodded and smiled, his eyes turning to mine.

"If you don't mind, I would like to marry your son…"

My mind went blank; he wanted to marry me? The reality of things hit me. Itachi meant everything he said and he would actually do everything he promised. I knew that I wasn't ready but I was willing to try it out with him; I trusted him. Itachi eyes shined, probably reading my thoughts. I told you not to… Itachi smiled.

"Don't you think it's too early to talk about marriage?" It was my mom that decided to answer. My dad was too shocked to do so.

"I beg to differ but it's never too early if you have found your significant other." Itachi was really good at leaving people speechless. Before I knew it was already talking.

"I think we can wait…" I whispered.

Itachi definitely heard me and his smile dropped but he kept his face emotionless.

"You are right, my love. I got over my head with excitement. Let's take it slow. Can I take you to my house for the weekend?" He asked.

"Yes…" The answer was out before my parents could respond.