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"Can we improvise," it didn't even sound like a question. He barely even glanced at the script. It wasn't like he needed to, the words youthful jumped off the page.
"Go right ahead the theater is full of improvisation," he jumped to his seat and did a dramatic pose, "Just be sure to keep the pose youthful," he sat unware of how the school students felt about him.
Yuki frowned as she continued on staring at the script, she was thinking about giving up her role. This was a kissing scene. She wasn't sure she could even kiss Itachi in front of all these people. Her mind drifted, she wanted their first kiss to be special. She would close her eyes when he kissed another eager female.
"um…uh Gai-Sensei," she stuttered Gai looked at her, "I...I…"
"My Snow White," Itachi said stopping her from giving up the role. He moved closer to her, "Follow my lead," he whispered into her ears. He took the sheet of paper from her and threw it ground. He walked past her.
Yuki stared at him her heart jumping out of her chest, "alright," she whispered not sure he heard her, "yes…I believe I am," she spoke loud enough for the students to hear but still managed a whisper, "Are you prince charming ready to awaken me from sleep?"
She wanted him to say yes, she was eager to hear he was her prince charming; the man she loved her prince charming. She blushed lightly holding her hand close to her heart. He did after all call her his princess.
There was a long silence that filled the air. She could hear her blood pulsing in heart, while she waited for Itachi's answer, "No," he finally spoke.
The air around her felt cold she bit back tears hiding her face with hair as she stared at the ground. She should have known, he wasn't Prince Charming he was the Ice Prince of Konoha Academy. She took a sideways glance at him sensing a different aura around him, almost dark.
"I am something greater than your prince, someone more powerful," he continued. He must have sensed she was going to run. He kept his face controlled and his stance relaxed as he took a step closer to her then stopped.
"Wait, what?" she turned to face him. She forgot the pain she felt for being denied and just found herself staring at him waiting for him to continue. What could be greater than Snow White's prince? After all the cold, sleeping princess did spend a year in glass coffin waiting for him to come?
Itachi decided to continue moving closer to her, "Your prince charming has been moved to sidelines, the place where he should have stayed," he growled. He stopped walking and stared at the floor, "he wasn't even in meant to be your prince," he looked sad as the words left his lips before he looked up again. The sadness was placed with rage, "I was ready to kill him," he reached broom and held it like a sword.
Yuki stepped back frightened of him. This was the same script they started with, or even the same characters. Where he was going with this? She never saw Itachi this angry ever. He was normally so stoic so in control barely saying a thing.
"Are you a neighboring prince?" she questioned. She had so many questions that were piling up. What was Itachi's role to the play Snow White? "One that wishes to start war?" she kept her eyes on him as he kept on holding a broom like a sword, "What do you mean 'my prince' isn't my prince?" she questioned.
Itachi shook his head no before making eye contact with her, "he didn't love you," he stated, "he acted as your prince only to get to me,"
Yuki blinked even more confused. She glanced at her classmates they had stopped were doing and stared at Itachi. It was like he cast a spell on the whole classroom demanding their respect and keeping it. But that was how it was normally with Itachi.
"If you are not my…a prince," she paused, "what could you be? The poison apple that my evil mother fed to me?" she was sensing something more hidden between his words, "you wished for me to wither away in glass coffin? Forever frozen, forever cold. Never to feel love or taste freedom? You have the same darkness that consumed her." She kept her back to him trying to look freighted despite the giddiness she was feeling.
A dark chuckle came from behind her. She froze glancing from the corner her eyes to see Itachi standing behind her. He was so close she could smell the sweet scent of outside and motor oil off him. It was a strange combination but strangely alluring. She chewed on her bottom lip not wanting to move from her spot but at same time wanting to.
"I wouldn't let you wither you away, I would watch over you," he spoke gently to her his arms wrapping around her waist.
Yuki gasped at the touch her mind wanting to shut off her, her body going tingly at the feeling. She moved her thump to her mouth and began chewing on the nail. She could feel her heart pounding in her chest, the blood rushing into her ear as Itachi continued.
"I would keep you safe from the harshness of world, protected from those who would destroy your innocent," he pushed her closer to his body. Yuki's body tensed up as she felt his hands move up to her eyes, covering her vision so she couldn't see. "I would keep you sheltered from wondering eyes. I would be your invisible shield keeping you close to me. You will be safe, protect and sheltered from all that is evil," he pushed her closer to him, "you are mine," he whispered into her neck tickling it.
Yuki wasn't sure she heard Itachi right, a soft moaning escaping her lips. She felt betrayed by her body for giving in so easily to her mind tricks. He wouldn't say to her ever. He was just really getting into his role. She still felt the tingle from his hot breath on her skin.
She kept her breath steady as he stared in to the darkness that blanketed her version. She felt a little sad for Snow White being shielded from everything that was wrong with the world from an unknown protector. This being cared for her but he was hurting her.
"Why do I feel so sad then?" she questioned. She could feel Itachi tense up, "you are watching over me wanting me to be protected and safe but yet I feel an emptiness inside of me," she moved her hand closer to her chest, "with you locking me away from all the evil in the world, how would I learn, how will I grow?" she turned her head so he could face him.
She could see the brief outline of his face as he loosened his grip at her words. He seemed to be deep in thought. Did she stump him? She took the chance to wiggle away from him. She shifted her body so she was facing him. She continued on chewing on her thumb nail. She was going to continue.
"I believe life should have darkness within it," she was sure Itachi felt her heartbeat when he held her. She was ignoring the rush of coldness she felt with Itachi's warm body next to her. She kept her eyes on him trying to read any signs of what he was thinking, "We get stronger from the challenges we face, from the evil we fight off," she placed a hand lightly on his cheek. She was could feel her body heating up, she couldn't even hide her red cheeks. Uchiha Itachi was so beautiful. She understood the jealous glares she was getting; there was something special about him it was difficult to explain.
"I don't wish to be a caged," she whispered loud enough for the class to hear, "I wish to spread my wings and find happiness, to fall in love, wouldn't you wish the same for me?" she questioned, "as my protector don't you wish to see me happy?" she questioned.
"I want you happy," he placed his hand on her hand, "I don't want you hurt by the danger of the world,"
"How will I learn on what is dangerous out there?" she stared deep into his onyx eyes. She could see her own reflection and count each separate eyelash (if she wanted to). She began chewing on her bottom lips nerves still in tack. She was trying to ignore a fluttering feeling she had in her stomach when she was around him, "Please let me experience the world
"Then you won't be mine anymore," he said. He glared behind her. That look he had on his eyes if looks could kill. His face remained unchanged expect for a slight sneer on his lips. His eyes were what scared her, they held rage, anger and jealousy and unhidden emotion that was well hidden.
She stepped back scared. This look, this was a look she never thought she would see on Itachi's face; A look of hatred. She continued on stepping back. He wasn't acting when he had that look on his face, he was serious with that look on his face.
"Are you human?" she wanted confirmation from him. She stepped back when she felt she was a safe distance from him. Away from him she could think. Her blood continued pulsing but at a slower rate. Her cheeks were still flushed red, but she didn't dare break eye contact from afraid if she looked away she would be clouded in shadow.
Itachi began walking towards her, his steps larger. Yuki felt herself stiffen and trying to keep her breathing normal. She had to remind herself that Itachi was acting. That the harsh look he was was merely him playing a role.
He looked down at her question at the strikesword /strike broom he held. There was a confused look on his face. He had stopped walking towards her she could see the gears grinding, before he made eye contact with her. It was like she was reading all the emotions he ever felt, "Yes, I am human"
"Then you are evil," she stated, she found her eyes locked with Itachi. She couldn't look away she chewed on her bottom lip. She could feel the beating of her heart through her shirt. He paused again the look of pain flashed in his eyes, "You keep me locked up. It is like you are against me finding happiness," she looked to the floor. She wasn't sure what she as saying anymore she wanted to stop this play.
"No," Itachi said he was standing in front her. Yuki felt her breath hitch in her throat at how close he was to her once again. Her nose was clogged up with his scent, her legs felt weak like jelly. She felt his arms wrap around her waist and he forced eye contact with him, his hand went under her chin.
Yuki gasped this had to be a dream, she was dreaming. Itachi Uchiha was holding her in his arms like she was something breakable, something fragile. She could feel his muscles and how strong he was. His muscles clenched while he held her.
"It's unfortunate," he whispered, this thumb traced her red lips, "I have watched your lips get soiled many times by people acting like your prince charming and couldn't do anything, I won't let that happen again," he had a distance look in his face, Chucking a bit at Yuki nibbling on her lips.
"With all the princes that I have kissed, am I still asleep?" she questioned she placed hand on his chest feeling his heart beat. It was pounding as hard as hers was he just as nervous as she was, "I wish to awake from my slumber then,"
He placed his lips on hers, Yuki's widen. Itachi's eyes were closed he pushed her body closer. She stood frozen on the spot. This wasn't how she wanted her first kiss to be with Itachi to be like. She felt her hand twitch before it collided with Itachi's cheek.
He let go of her stumbled back an icy glare in his eyes but soon softened when he saw the tears that was spilling from her eyes, "I am done," she whispered. She wanted to run to the bathroom and cry. All these emotions she was feeling everything that was being said.
Her fingers went to her lips. She could still feel softness of his lips, the warmth of his body. She wanted him to share his warmth again to taste his lips again. But she imagined her first kiss with Itachi to be more personal away from watchful eyes. Her hand still stung from the slap but ignored it about to run off the stage,"
"I am sorry my Snow White," Itachi spoke. He reached for her arm stopping her, "please don't run,"
Yuki glanced at him from the corner of his eyes surprised he still wanted to continue this silly play. Taking a deep breath she decided to continue, "You told me you weren't my prince," she spoke slowly, "I thought only my prince was allowed to kiss me?"
Itachi didn't say anything instead he pulled her into another hug, his arms wrapping around her again as he held her close once again.
"Why do you say 'my Snow White'?" she questioned her cheeks were red. The more he spoke to her in his velvet voice, the more held her closer to his warmth she wanted. She was falling deeper and deeper in love with him, even it was just an act.
The theater hall was quiet she could hear Itachi's steading breathing near her ear. It was almost comforting she leaned back to his toned chest, the rhythm of his heartbeat matching her own. She didn't bother glancing at the class.
"Because you are mine," he finally said. He turned her so she was facing him. Yuki didn't find herself getting angry with that comment. In fact she liked it being only his and having his eyes only on her. She chewed her bottom lip. She was his.
"A knight shouldn't talk like that," Yuki warned, "He is guard her not fall in love," she placed her head on his chest. She hugged him back she was deeply in love with Itachi Uchiha; Snow White's Knight. If only he could be her knight.
The school bell rang Itachi quickly let her go and hoped off the stage before she could even register what happened. She watched him as he about to grab his bag but it seemed like Ritsuko was keeping the bag away from.
"Good show my youthful students," Gai spoke he clapped while the rest of the class was picking their stuff, "but next time try to stick a bit to the script," he flashed a smile, "and Itachi show emotion,"
Yuki blinked and stared at Gai and stared at Itachi. Itachi did show emotion it was just more hidden. She continued on watching him he got his bag back after a threatening glare. A choclate fell from his bag and he handed it to Kisame.
"Oh right," she remembered her chocolate and jumped off the stage. She stumbled about but she had to make it to Itachi and it to him before he left the school. She will give it to him by hand instead of hiding in his locker.
Deidara was holding her book bag, knowing what she was planning, "I will hold your bags," he said watching her while she found her chocolate.
"Thanks Deidara you are the best," Yuki said kissing his cheek. She turned to see Itachi was standing at the door, glaring and at them. He pushed past the doors slamming it behind him. She hesitated for a moment, Deidara gently pushing her. She hurried seeing him heading toward the main doors.
"U…Uchiha-san," she Shouted gaining his attention. He stopped and turned his head to face her. She tired reading his emotion from the distance they stood but it was hard but he looked irritated. She paused thinking it was a mistake. "um…"she held the chocolate, "This is for you," she threw the chocolate. Itachi caught it and glanced at, "This is for you," she blushed and looked away, "for saving me, thank you,"
He responded by nodding his head, before heading out the door. Yuki stood at her spot rooted . Her cheeks were bright red. She did it she him the chocolate he would probably give it to Kisame but he at least got the hint.
Itachi stood outside the door, a soft smile on his lips as held her chocolate. He placed it near his lips before heading for his own motorcycle. Placing the chocolate in his coat pocket he felt like won a prize that nobody else could win.