Itachi's problem


5


A temporary lack of success didn't necessarily mean failure. It certainly didn't mean that Itachi had to cease making an effort to arrange a meeting between his little brother and an adorable scientist. Sure, at times he felt discouraged, but the memory of the two dancing all night at the last year's Christmas party was all it took to bring his spirits up enough for another attempt.

With renewed determination and head held high, the elder Uchiha walked through the floor towards the office currently occupied by his brother. Around the man, the staff either stood still in awe of his austere grandeur or frantically tried to stop him from progressing further—at Sasuke's foolish order, no doubt. A mere wink was all it took to turn these silly beings into puddles of pathetic goo. He was already reaching out to the knob when suddenly a woman forced her way between him and the door.

"You must not go in there" How interesting. He's never seen her in the offices before, for sure Itachi remembered everyone— Well, no, not really, he only paid attention to the ones that could be used in many wicked plans he harboured. Still, he was quite certain that this one was very new. Dark hair held high into a tight and perfect bun, face small and mouth thin in brave unwavering determination, her eyes concealed by small dark glasses.

"My brother's waiting" insisted he.

"No sir, he's not. I have his schedule" was a curt reply, without stutter – this was also new.

"Well then, please add me there now" he winked at her with just the perfect angle that everybody seemed to be affected by the most. The woman didn't budge. He gave a little smile, the one that made reforms in this prefecture happen or sent incompetent ministers flying to the door. Still nothing.

"Mr. Uchiha's orders were quite clear, I can't just move—"

"You're blind" it finally clicked.

"I'm visually impaired, yes" her tone was cold, but he could work with that. With one smooth movement Itachi leaned closer and blew imaginary hair from her ear.

"If I have known that brother hired such loyal—" voice warm like honey and lowered to a pleasant purr, "—and beautiful assistant, I would have come by earlier" and just like that another puddle on the floor. Pleased with himself, the elder Uchiha walked into the office just to hear:

"Damn Itachi, what did you do to my assistant?"

"The usual" he shrugged at Sasuke and landed on the couch. "A blind assistant. That was quite clever, otouto"

"Visually impaired and I didn't hire her for you to toy with. She is very capable"

"Whatever. Come and eat lunch with me" Itachi decided to be straight and to the point, not wanting to delay his plan for longer than was necessary.

"I don't have time for this" his stubborn little brother groaned. "Moreover, I brought lunch. I cook myself, remember?" Of course, an athlete in the past, Sasuke was always so obsessed with healthy eating.

"Yes-yes, I miss your cooking"

"You never had my cooking, aniki. You always hired cooks for that"

"I'll have you know that it's my duty as a citizen and man of wealth to contribute to the economy. Which is exactly why you have to go with me for lunch right now"

"You simply love when others fuss around you" Sasuke snorted with amusement, picking up his wallet and heading for the door.

"Agree" admitted Itachi, contented at the win, and followed Sasuke through the door "So there is this place around the corner—"


"I am surprised. This place is actually quite good" his brother praised the Rasengan Cafe that they just left, and Itachi responded with agreement. The food was comforting, the ambiance was very pleasant. And even though today's plan miserably failed again—they didn't get to meet the very much evasive blond that was supposed to be waiting tables—Itachi didn't feel that bad. He very much enjoyed the company of his dear brother and this would be enough for now.


AN: A simple one for now. By the way, I am almost done with the Itachi's arc! Then, I will post a couple more of Kiba-Gaara-Neji moments and wrap this whole universe up))