Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot and Kudozaki Lucine. The rest belongs to Masashi Kishimoto.

| Kudozaki Lucine |

Strangely enough, I was not surprised when I felt two warm arms wrap around me, hugging me to their lean chest. If this was someone else, their arms would be separated from their body, but this was someone that I actually gave permission to touch me. Just for a small while though. "Uzumaki, I suppose you came to stay for dinner again." I said blankly, only a slight hint of annoyance in my tone.

His chest rumbled against my back when he chuckled, "I came to see you, Lucine-chan! Believe it!"

I poured the homemade ramen into a bowl and proceeded to chop some vegetables - all while Naruto was latched onto me like a koala bear. It sure must have been a strange sight, since he's so tall and huge compared to my small form. When I had finished preparing everything, I stood still and waited patiently for the koala to let go of me. Nothing happened. "Excuse my rudeness, Uzumaki, but could you do me a favor and let go?" the sarcasm in my voice was clear.

He shook his head, "No, I like your warmth."

"Let go now and I'll make you ramen tomorrow too." I bribed, knowing that nothing will make this koala let go unless I give him something in return. When he returned from his training with Jiraya some months ago, I've grownslightly closer to him. Although I still find him annoying, I've learned to bear with his bothersome presence. His need for physical contact is what annoys me the most, but he's giving me no choice to accept it since he does it all the time. Unfortunately, he comes by several times a week to eat dinner -mostly ramen- and sometimes he even sleeps over. Is this what it's like to have a little brother? I pondered. It's horrible.

Fortunately, he let go of me, but not before leaving a kiss on my temple, which made me tense up. "Stop doing that." I ordered. He just gave me his foxy grin and sat down at the dining table, waiting for me to serve him. "I will kill you." I threatened with my blank voice, placing the bowl of miso ramen in front of him. He, like always, ignored my threats and started shoving noodles down his throat. I resisted the urge to shove his face in the bowl. I'm never one to lose my temper and act impulsively, but he makes me lose my patience way too easily.

When he was done he grinned and wiped his face with his sleeve, "Delicious, as always." he complimented. I just nodded. His face suddenly glowered, and his expression took a great turn. "There's something I have to tell you."

"What is it?" I spoke in disinterest while I took his empty bowl and chopsticks in my hands, about to clean in it.

"You have a solo-mission next week. No information was given other than you need to leave for Suna, since Gaara asked for you." Naruto grumbled while standing up to help me do the dishes.

"The Kazekage?" I asked, my interest sparked. I've only seen him once after the Chunin exams, but it was only briefly. "Why?"

He shrugged, "I dunno'. Tsunade-baa-chan only told me to tell you." he grumbled something under his breath that I didn't quite catch. "Don't stay for too long, he might steal you away from me."

I blinked, looking at him passively. As I handed him a newly washed plate, I watched as he dried it solemnly. "Since when was I yours?"

"Since I first tasted your ramen!" his foxy grin was back.

When we were done washing everything, I turned to him, "You got your ramen, now leave."

"Why are you so cold, Lucine-chan." he pouted while trying to reach out and hug me, but I dodged it. He let out low whine, "I'll come back tomorrow, believe it!" he swore, while finally walking away.

When I heard the door close, signaling that he had left, I let out a sigh. "Idiot." I whispered under my breath and made my way to my room. I've moved to this apartment, after that happened. Although it wasn't big compared to the Uchiha Compound, I felt better living here.

When I got to my room, I noticed that my window was open. And I was not the one that opened it. So that means he's here. As soon as I closed my door, I felt a strong force push me into my bed, and something heavy on top of me.

"You're back." the creature on top of me whispered, kissing the underside of my ear.

"Itachi, how nice of you to come by. To what do I owe the pleasure?" I spoke sarcastically, trying to push him off, but he of course wouldn't budge.

It's been like this ever since he left. Itachi was originally supposed to bring Sasuke back, but I made him spy on him instead. Sasuke is an idiot, and will only get himself killed. So every week, Itachi comes by to offer me information. Unfortunately, he has trouble keeping his hands to himself all the time. A trait he shares with his brother. Why does these kind of things keep happening to me?

"You've been gone for a week." he stated and pulled away to look down at me. His body was hovering over mine while his hands were pinning down my wrist. "Were you looking for my brother?"

At last, I managed to kick him off, but he landed soundlessly on his feet to my disappointment. "Of course not. I was on a mission with my team. Now that you've brought up the subject, any news from him?"

Itachi sat down on my bed, right next to me, then pulled me into his lap, "He killed Orochimaru." he said blankly, stroking my thighs, "He's about to recruit members for his new team, to kill me." his voice was apathetic as he spoke, but he didn't sound so focused. It was as if his whole attention was on me. "Where is my kiss?"

I frowned and ignored his last question, "Sasukekilled Orochimaru? He left for power, then killed the source?" I asked in disbelief, then scoffed. "I guess that snake-shit had nothing left to offer." Itachi turned me around, so that I was now straddling him. I -as always- ignored his existence and simply asked him, "Who is he planning to recruit?"

"I don't know yet." he whispered and was about to press his lips against mine, but I leaned backwards to avoid him. "Kiss me." he demanded, trying to capture my lips again.

"Find out who. That idiot will get himself killed if he recruits the wrong people." I commanded, but then frowned in annoyance when he leaned in to kiss me. "And stop molesting me."

Itachi chuckled, and pecked my cheek, "You're mine."

"Don't be so sure about that, Naruto has already claimed me." I stated, trying to wriggle free out of his grasp.

His hands tightened around my waist, and his whole body tensed, "What?"

I smirked and crossed my arms, "That's right, I am his now. What are you going to do now?" I teased him further, ignoring the way his eyes became darker and clouded with killing intent. His Sharingan was now spinning wildly in his eyes.

"I'll kill him." he growled, and was about to stand up, until I forced him back down, pushing him onto the bed.

I rolled my eyes and looked down at him, this time I was hovering over him. "Calm down, I was just kidding. You're so immature."

Itachi flipped us around, and glared at me softly, "Don't joke about that." he said seriously, then at last pressed his lips against mine.