The Jacuzzi had been everything Sakura had hoped and more. Mostly because Itachi was in it with her, but the Jacuzzi itself was everything she had hoped. She was laying against his chest with her head on his shoulder, turned slightly towards his neck. He had a hand resting on her upper leg, but the other one was resting on the side of the tub. The water was warm and the jets felt amazing. They hummed lowly in the background and generated a nice rumble on her skin. The alcohol was wearing off and she was feeling blissfully sated. Sakura was a touch sore from their earlier activities and was quite happy to be in hot water right now. Not that she wouldn't mind if they continued again later, but for now she wanted to enjoy the soak. Maybe they could do some chatting right now and it seemed Itachi had read her mind.

"Sakura."

"Itachi." She replied.

"Tell me about the last few years. What have I missed?"

She took a few moments to collect her thoughts.

"When we agreed to split up I was just finishing up my surgical residency, where I was then accepted into Konoha's trauma specialization. I finished that just under two years ago and I've been working in the hospital since. I think I've been on call for the last ten years, and I don't remember the last time I slept more than seven hours all at once. At the hospital I teach some of the surgical interns, as well as perform my regular duties and do some research on the side."

Itachi chuckled lightly.

"Sounds like nothing has changed."

Sakura wound her fingers through his that were displayed over her thigh.

"Well no, but also yes. I can afford for someone to clean my house and water my plants now!"

They chuckled.

"My mom always thought we'd get back together you know. She was quite adamant we were meant for each other."

Sakura scoffed.

"I always did like you mother."

"Well she always did like you."

They paused for a moment, feeling very nostalgic. Sakura couldn't help but wonder if they could really do this. Could they really just pick up where they had left off? Well she supposed they didn't have to quite do that. Had there been others since him? Yes. Nothing but quiet flings to satisfy a want. Could she really picture herself with anyone other than Itachi? No. As cheesy as it was, no one had made her feel like he had. Maybe they wouldn't pick up where they left off, but she doubted it would take much to become acquainted again.

"Your turn Uchiha-sama."

He dipped his hand resting on the edge into the water to squirt water onto her. She giggled and tried to splash him back, but he wove his fingers through both of hers and wrapped them securely around her waist. Itachi leaned his head closer into hers and nuzzled the top.

"I was promoted to Deputy Chief shortly after we agreed to separate."

"I remember reading about that. I wanted to call to congratulate you, but I wasn't sure if I should or not."

He smiled.

"A couple of years later the Chief retired to spend more time with his family, and I was promoted again. But like you, I've been on call for as long as I can remember. There's never a shortage of investigations that need work or paperwork needing to be completed."

"How has your little brother been?"

"You would ask me about another man while naked in my tub?"

Itachi wished he could've seen her face at that moment.

"Would you feel better if I asked you in your bed?"

"Thinking about my bed again?"

She scoffed. Of course he would retort without missing a beat. Well just because he liked beating around the bush didn't mean she had to. She stood up to get out of the tub and gave him a smoldering look. The water was getting cold and the feeling of sleep was becoming hard to resist.

"Mine, actually. I've been awake for almost 20 hours and I'd like to sleep eventually. I'm gonna head to my room and change into my pajamas."

"And how do I know you plan on returning?"

She scoffed at him yet again.

"You're the trained investigator, figure it out."

And with that, she wrapped a towel around herself and exited the bathroom. Itachi couldn't help himself from stealing a look at her perfectly shaped backside before she exited the room. He let out a sigh and let his head fall back to the edge of the bath, wanting to mull over a few thoughts before Sakura returned.

Seeing her again was unexpected but appreciated, and their attraction had been… undeniable. He had been serious when he said he wanted the young surgeon in his life again but he could sense her trepidation. He just couldn't quite put a finger on what she was so unsure about. His musings didn't last very long as he heard Sakura knocking on the door to be let back in. Itachi simply stepped out of the bath, gave himself a quick pat with the towel, and answered the door. Naked.

She glared at him, albeit softly.

"Where are your clothes?" She shut the door behind her.

"I was still in the bath. I didn't think you'd be back so soon."

"I told you I was just going for a change of clothes."

Sakura walked passed him towards the kitchen, now dressed in flannel pants and an old shirt that looked very familiar.

"Is that my old shirt?"

Sakura paused halfway through the kitchen, looking away from him, trying to hide how surprised she was.

"No, why? It's just an old shirt."

Shit, how had she forgotten her favourite night shirt was an old t-shirt of Itachi's. Well if she hadn't sealed her fate earlier she had unintentionally done it now, and she could hear Itachi's footsteps approaching.

"That is isn't it. I left it at your house the last time I saw you."

Sakura was inwardly kicking herself. Damn police officer and his memory for details.

And before she could turn around to give a more convincing excuse she felt Itachi's warm chest press into her back as he hugged her closely from behind.

Hi everyone! I know this is a short update but I was very eager to put up a chapter so people know I'm going to finish it (for real this time).
I have actually drafted out the next chapter which will be the final one, so please expect it in less than a week :)