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

| Kudozaki Lucine |

As I read, I could feel Itachi's intense gaze on me. It had always been this intense, to the point it was hard to focus on anything else but his eyes. But with time, I had managed to get used to it, somewhat. That's why I effortlessly had my eyes on the pages of my book, while his eyes wandered over my body. He didn't say anything, just watched.

Hours went by while I read, and he watched. Only when I had finished the book did I look up at him. He was already looking intently into my eyes, as expected. This happened often. I'd read, cook, clean or train, and he'd watch. It made me wonder why he came here, when all he did was stare and molest me. Although our relationship was official -just we knew about it of course- , I never tried. It's... annoying.

Doesn't he have anything better to do? Why does he even bother being with me? Maybe he's just desperate.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him, at last voicing my thoughts.

His eyes flicked to mine, and without waver, he quickly answered, "I was going to get my brother back, and in exchange you'll leave Konoha and be with me. Figuring that was a bad idea, since Sasuke would just leave again, I offered to spy on him in exchange for your affection. Eventually we got in a relationship, and as your lover I'm spending time with you." he answered monotonously, watching in amusement as the annoyance in my eyes spiked for every word. His unnecessary speech did not answer my question, and he was aware of that.

I narrowed my eyes, giving him a glare, "You know that's not what I meant."

His onyx eyes softened, giving me a tender gaze. He wrapped one arm around my waist and brought me to his lap, the other cupping my cheek. The look in his eyes was enough to make me look away, but he moved his hand to my chin and made me look back at him, "Are you insecure, Lucine?"

My eyes immediately widened, my cheeks heating up. "No." I replied quickly, too quick to sound convincing. My whole face felt warm, till the point that I was sure I looked ridiculous.

He chuckled lowly, a small, rare smile on his lips. "You're so cute." he stated, brushing my bangs behind my ear. My blush worsened by the compliment.

"You're annoying. Hmph, why would I be insecure." I tried to defend, while avoiding his intense gaze. He of course wouldn't have it, since he made me meet his eyes again.

"You're right, there is no need for you to be insecure. You're the one that I want, the only one that I'll have. Don't doubt it for a second." he said this while leaving kisses on my neck, until he looked up at me again. "Your mere presence is satisfying. I don't ask more of you."

I just looked at him with a blank expression while arching an eyebrow, my blush gone now. In curiosity, I moved in his lap, straddling him between my legs. And then I started grinding my hips against his. The reaction was immediate. His eyes dilated and his grip on my waist tightened. There was almost a warning look in his eyes when he looked at me.

"So this does not arouse you? Simply watching me is enough?" I asked teasingly.

His eyes clouded with an emotion I knew all too well, it was always in Sasuke's eyes. "I said it was satisfying, not that it was enough." he spoke lowly, his hands gripping my hips to stop my movements, "Careful now, I might just take you against your will."

I let a small smirk form on my lips, and leaned in to whisper in his ear, "Who said it'd be against my will?" Then I nipped his earlobe. This action seemed to snap something within him, his self-control maybe, because he pinned me to the bed and was on top of me in the blink of an eye.

"Foolish woman, you don't know what you're messing with." he warned. He looked down at me with half lidded eyes, his nose an inch away from mine.

"Maybe I do."

"You don't." he countered immediately.

I sighed. "Whatever. You should leave, Naruto is coming any second now."

On cue, I heard the front door open, and the all familiar voice shout out seconds after, "Lucine-chaaan! I'm here, 'ttebayo!"

"There he is." I commented nonchalantly. Itachi's eyes glowed possessively while he clenched his fists. "Off you go now." I added, just to irk him further. He narrowed his eyes in warning.

"I'll come back when he leaves."

"He's sleeping over." I informed, nearly bursting out laughing at his expression. His Sharingan activated and spinned dangerously.

Naruto's steps could be heard from outside the door, and it became louder for every step. He's walking towards my room, but Itachi didn't even make a move to leave. I glared at him, telling him to leave with my eyes.

The door to my room opened, and in that exact second, Itachi poofed away.

| Uchiha Sasuke |

The night was dark and cold and the wind was blowing harshly in my face. Even so, I was left unaffected by the cold. My gaze focused on the figure that was making his way out of the shadows, a dark hood creating a shadow over his face.

He stopped and looked at me, his mouth forming into a smirk. I just stared at him with stoic, cold eyes, expecting him to get straight to the point.

He did. "She just returned from her successful B-rank mission with her team, and is going on a solo-mission to Suna in a week."

"Why." I asked, disinterest in my voice, even though I felt quite the opposite.

"The Kazekage requested her presence, I don't know the motive." he said, his voice sounding amused. "She also seems to be in a relationship with the Jinchuuriki of the nine-tails."

My eyes darkened, gritting my teeth together. I knew that idiot would try to take her from me. Pure rage ran through my veins, yet I forced myself to keep my calm, "Hn. Is that it?"

He nodded, signalizing the end of our conversation. I threw a small bag at him, which he caught with ease. Without another word, I turned around and walked away. Mentally I counted;

3... 2... 1...

A loud explosion sounded behind me, but I didn't turn around since I already knew the cause of the ruckus. I had put a bomb in the small bag I handed him, instead of money. The fool already knew too much, his time had come since I have no need for him anymore. Not now.

It's time. I'm getting Lucine back.