Healing a Lonely Murderer

Itachi Love Story

My POV:

It was really hard to go through a week of avoiding and pretending just so you and Itachi wouldn't have to admit your feelings. Neither of you wanted to talk to each other because it was just too awkward. Itachi would stare at you and you would get lost in his eyes and force yourself to tear away. But he would also try to avoid you and you couldn't understand why. Everyday that you spent away from him, made you miss him more. But Deidara could tell, mostly because he saw the drop in your personality. Training went a little more awkwardly, you would try your best but your mind was so clouded and the only way you could fight was through anger, which isn't like you.

Yes, because you were lying to yourself, your moods being more sorrowful and quiet. And it was easier to avoid him because you got your own room. It had purple and blue walls with a dresser, closet, bathroom, working table and a cat bet for Mickey. But you could care less about the new room, or anything, just him. Every living moment was making you just want to sit in bed and cry.

It was morning and you didn't even get up for breakfast. Too depressed. You did your morning routine rather slowly and he was still on your mind. His handsome face, his mysterious red eyes, and his words. The words 'Better?' were still floating around in your head from when he let you touch his hair a week ago. That was such a peaceful moment and it hurt to think about it. You paced in your room for a while, seeing that you were getting nowhere, you just huffed and sat back down on your bed. You were staring into space, wondering how your going to go through your day when a man with silver hair, black cat ears and red eyes appeared in front of you. He didn't have a tail but you were sure that he was a Neko [person who's basically half cat. You jumped but didn't make any noise. The last thing you wanted was to let the other members 'save' you.

You: "Who are you?" you said slowly reaching for the kunai in your hair. Even though you were sad and lonely, you knew that ninjas couldn't show that, so you hid it and replaced your look with annoyance.

???: he smiled, "All these years and I thought you would have found out by now." You gasped, whom could you have possibly known for all these years? Then you shook your head in disbelief.

You: still shaking head, "No way…Mickey?" he smiled and rustled your hair.

Mick: "Yeah, it's me. I'm actually a Neko, but being your pet really was the best thing to happen to me. I never did thank you for saving me." he said as he extended his arms to help you stand up. You just stared at him but after a moment embraced him.

You: "Oh, Mickey, I had no idea you were a neko. Thanks for being my best friend for all these years. But…why did you now decide to change back?"

Mick: "Because you need someone to knock some sense into you." You tried to put on a fake smile and object but before you could say anything, he spoke.

Mick: "Listen, you can't hide it from me. It's been 10 years, I know you like the back of my paw. And you can't keep hiding your emotions like this. You'll break down." He said softly. You sat back down on your bed and cried.

You: "But I don't want to love him! Love causes pain and I can't go through that again!." The white haired neko sat next to you.

Mick: "Well, it's too late to stop yourself. You're in and you're in deep. I can tell you love that Uchiha. And you're gonna beat yourself up inside until you go into a deep depression." He placed a hand on your shoulder. "Please don't go into another depression." You nodded and hugged him as you cried. After a few minutes you stopped and scratched Mick behind the ear, making him purr.

You: "I'll tell him. Soon." But then her curiosity got the better of her, "How old are you anyway, Mick. And what's your real name?" he sat up and his face turned serious.

Mick: "I'm the last member of my clan. We were Neko shape shifters. The day you found me, my clan was killed and I had to run away. Since you took me in and protected me from…that awful man, I vowed myself that I'll stick by your side." He smiled, "My real name's Demetrius and I'm 25 in human years." You smiled for the first time in a week.

You: "Looks like kitty's older than me!" He made a sigh, "Should I call you Demetrius now?"

Mick: "Nahh, I like Mickey better. Demetrius makes me feel old."

You: you nodded and your eyes lit up, "Hey! Now that I know you're partially human, we can train together! You'll be my ultimate weapon…besides my Daichi Kengen." He smiled and then he frowned.

Mick: "I'm afraid I can't blow my cover, at least not yet. But if we could train in private then sure!" Just then the door opened and Mickey proofed into a cat and nuzzled into your lap. It was the Sharingan user himself. Your smile instantly turned into a slight frown.

You: "Yes Uchiha?" you said crossing your arms.

Itachi: his face stayed the same, "You have your first mission tonight, with Kisame and I. Get ready, were going to the Village Hidden in the Clouds."

You: "Thank you for the news. Now can you kindly leave my room?" you said with a fake smile and Mickey just looked at you. Itachi didn't say anything, he just left and closed the door.

Your POV:

WHY CAN'T I HATE HIM. I WANT TO HATE HIM WITH EVERY FIBER IN MY BEING, BUT, but I can't. Be-because I love him. THERE! I admitted it: I love the bastard! I love the way he makes that cute smirk when we used to talk. I love the way his eyes would just bore down in mine. I love the way we used to have awkward moments, where he would press me against the wall or hold me around the waist. I miss all of that! I'm madly in love with him and I don't know what to do. Mickey's right, if I keep going like this then I'll put myself into another depression like I did 10 years ago. But, It's not just that DARN EASY! TO JUST ADMIT YOUR FEELINGS LIKE THAT! No! it's not. My hearts already been broken from a mindless crush. If I brake it again, will I be able to put it back together before giving up on life?

I walked over to my bathroom mirror and washed my face. Put my hair in a loose braid with a ribbon at the top, I walked out and into the living room. I sat on the couch and sat on something, or someone. It was Itachi. CRAP! I immediately jumped up, apologizing, all the while blushing. He just stared at me with those pretty eyes of his and when I felt myself starting to get lost in them I turned away and walked to the kitchen. Knowing that he had followed me, I wasn't going to turn around to give him the satisfaction. I tried to open my mouth but sobs came out instead and I sprinted out of the kitchen before he could stop me. I went back to my room and packed all my stuff for the trip.

Itachi's POV:

I followed Mayu into the kitchen and just looked at her. She's so beautiful, I couldn't help it, but her eyes filled up with tears and before I could stop her, she sprinted out of the room. I sighed loudly. Deidara walked in, grabbing a carton of milk and looked at me.

Deidara: "You really messed up this time, un." He said as he glared at me and walked out. Am I really that horrible? If so, then I don't deserve her as a friend, I should just give up. If I'm making her cry so much then…maybe she should forget about me. But that would kill me, because…I…

3 days later

Kisame, Itachi and I came back from our mission today. All we had to do was steal some scrolls and I managed to have my fun too, but that was the only time I smiled, while I was fighting. If I don't confess soon, I'll go into one of the worst depressions of my life. Just then Pein called an Akatsuki meeting. We all met up there and he starting telling missions to everyone. Man, this guy likes to talk a lot. He told everyone they're missions except ours.

Pein: "Mayu, Itachi and Kisame." We all turned our direction towards him. "Your mission is to take back Orochimaru's ring." Oro-chi-ma-ru? The very mention of his name had sent me into shivers. I started to stutter and all of a sudden, I felt very cold. The guys looked at me like I was crazy but Itachi's eyes were slightly filled with concern. I ignored it and sprinted off into my room. I slammed the door behind and went searching for Mickey.

Me: "MICKEY!!!" I screamed. Mick appeared in front of me. I was crying already and the cat proofed into human form and cuddled my shivering body.

Mick: "Mayu! You haven't shaken like this since the last time…You have to see him again don't you?" he asked.

Me: "YES, I HAVE TO SEE THAT RAPIST! MORE LIKE STEAL HIS RING." [yes I finally gave you a clue to your past. I heard a knock on the door and I ran to it. Mickey disappeared and I opened the door. The weasel stood before me with a look in his eyes. Concern. But I didn't give him time to talk because I pulled him inside the room, locked the door and buried my face in his chest. He was stunned, but I didn't care as I wrapped my arms around his waist and cried. Slowly, his arms held my body against his. I sobbed and cried trying to talk but he shushed me. 10 minutes of this went by and I was finally done. I could tell my eyes were red and my face was a mess but I didn't care. I was in the arms of the man I loved and it felt good.

Itachi: "Mayu, you have to tell me why you were crying." I walked into the bathroom and washed my face, trying to fix myself up a little bit. I walked out and sat down, leaning my back against the wall and motioned him to come sit next to me. He did and I started talking.

Me: "My family was a clan of powerful ninja and all of them went to fight during the ninja wars. They were killed, except my father who spent years looking for me. I was very young at the time and I couldn't fight so I was switched from guardian to guardian, being occasionally beaten and treated unfairly by several, but after I was kidnapped from Tsunade…" he looked at me nodded his head for me to go on. "By Orochimaru. He was mean to me and when I found Mickey on the street, I took him in. When Orochimaru objected to it, he tried to kill him but I put my life on the line for the cat. He raped me everyday after that day…" I tried to hold in the tears, but Itachi put an arm around me and I leaned against him, temporarily holding back the tears. I kept going, "Every since then, I haven't been able to trust any other man except my father who found me when I was 16 and Mickey of course. I got a phobia of men taking off they're clothes because it reminds me of when…" I stopped. I couldn't possibly go on without crying and the tears came out. "Itachi…" his name seemed to make its way out of my mouth while I cried. He just held me tighter and rocked back and forth a bit. I stopped crying suddenly and I faced him.

Me: "Why do you do this to me? Why does it feel like I can tell you anything? I don't even know you. Who are you? Why is it that you show up when I need you the most? And why aren't I not shivering, you are a man after all." Questions clouded my mind as I realized I said it out loud. Not seeing any reason in blushing, I just sat there with my head on his chest and my eyes to the floor. I turned silent.

Itachi: breaking the silence, "I bet you didn't know that you drive me crazy." I quickly turned around to meet his gaze. 'I drive him crazy?' questions still clouded my mind. I tried to look into his eyes for answers. I hit him playfully when I couldn't find it.

Itachi: "Why'd you hit me?"

Me: "I've never told anyone what I just told you. What makes you so special?" he smirked. I missed that smirk.

Itachi: "I don't know. Ask yourself." But then he paused. "Wait. Why am I here?" I smirked and mocked him.

Me: "Idk, Ask yourself!" I smiled brightly.

Itachi: "I haven't seen that beautiful smile of yours in a week." My eyes widened. 'My 'beautiful' smile?' I couldn't resist anymore, he had pushed me over the edge. I kissed him lightly on the lips and held my lips there. I could tell he was surprised. After a moment, he smirked against my lips and kissed me back. I broke away and smiled.

Me: "Thank-you Itachi-kun." He smirked.

Itachi: "For what? And since when was I Itachi-kun?"

Me: with a bright smile "Since now. And thanks for…everything." I got up and brushed myself off. Pulling him up too. "Come on, Itachi-kun. We have to train."

Itachi: "Why? The mission's not for another week."

Me: My face turned serious, "I'm gonna need all the training I can get to kill that bastard." I said with a straight face, anger dancing in my eyes. And then I smiled and put my hair in my normal bun with 2 kunai in it. "Let's go!" and with that Mickey jumped in my arms and Itachi and I headed down the hallways. It was time to train for the kill.