Chapter Nine
Time stayed slow and seemed to take three times what it was. The rain had stopped and silence was setting into the room. My eyes never left Itachis' and his eyes never seemed to leave mine. I am no longer feeling those pink-hearted feelings; all I can feel is anger and sadness. He was so close to me then, what if I had kissed him? What would that have changed? Would he have kissed me back? I try to ignore what he had said to me, I don't believe that it's just a job for him- it can't be; I can't be.
His face is covered so that I can't see it. Even though I already know what he looks like, I can't help but want to see him. My mind brings the dream back again and this time, I don't try to block it. Sasuke. He didn't even care if I got hurt; he was only there for Itachi. Is this the way he really is? I think back and the memories try to prove it's true, but I try not to believe them. He's Sasuke; he wouldn't do that, would he? I've known him for so long, and I've changed so much of my life, just for him- and now- is it true?
I shudder at how true it seems and Itachi keeps his gaze on me, "Are you cold?" he asks. Having no other excuse for looking like I just got touched by an ice burg, I nodded. Itachi stands up. What's he doing? I wonder as he removes his cloak. He pulls out a small dagger from it and I try hard not to show fear in my face. Will he go against what he said is his job and kill me? I wait a moment and watch as he pulls enough shuriken, kunai, and other numerous weapons out of his cloak to kill a small army. I try to cover up my surprise, but I knew it was apparent. "Yusouki-no Jutsu," Itachi says, and the items he had retrieved from his cloak vanished. A transportation jutsu? Rechecking his cloak, Itachi walks over to me. "Here, it'll keep you warm," he says, tossing the cloak into my lap.
"I- I don't-" I start, I don't want his jacket, it's a symbol.
"Take it," instead of a request like it seems it should have been. I touch the fabric, it's so thin and soft, not what I would expect at all. I lift it before me, it may be thin, but it wouldn't be able to rip, it was very durable seeming. Slowly, and unsurely, I slide it around me. Instantly warmth was on my skin, like stepping into a bathhouse, it's so comfortable. Wrapping it around me, I hold my knees to my chest.
"Thank you," I mumble as he sits back down in the chair. His clothing that was hidden under his cloak is just basic fighting clothing. I get more comfortable under the cloak, it was so warm and soft, and I almost wanted to go to sleep. Curling up under it, I pull the neck part over my face and enjoy the warmth now on my neck and cheeks. I try not to smile but, it's so warm! Is this Itachis body heat, or the cloak itself, I wonder. Then I remember- Itachi's still in here. Quickly I look up, and to my embarrassment, he was looking at me. Has he been watching me this whole time?! I try not to blush, but I can't help it, here I am hugging and snuggling his jacket, and he's only about ten feet away watching.
Sitting up, I bring the cloak away from my face and try not to blush, maybe he didn't notice. I sigh, there's no way that he didn't notice- he was right there watching me. I look at his face and all I can think about is getting him to come over here to me. Is there any way that I could get him closer like he was earlier? Maybe if I did I could get up the courage to kiss him- no that's unthinkable! I mean, what am I saying here? This is the Akatsuki member who captured me, and is now using me as a hostage to get to a team member of mine. How could I feel this?! Dropping all doubt, I stop questioning myself. All I know is that I do feel this, and for now, that's all that matters, not why. These could be my last hours alive.
Trying to prepare for a tiny amount of pain, I open my mouth and get ready to bite my lip.
The door opens, and Kisame comes in quickly, not bothering to knock. I stop myself from biting my lip and lean against the wall, trying to keep him from seeing me so that he wouldn't hit me. What have I been reduced to?
"Itachi," Kisame starts, closing the door behind him loudly, "three anbu black ops are on there way; Mechryu, Rasachi and Kakashi." I glance up, Kakashi-Sensei? Itachi had a bored expression on his face, was he not worried? Kisame smirks as he finishes, "They're being trailed by Sasuke, your brother." Sasuke? But- they only want Naruto, why would Sasuke come? I stop and look to Itachi- of course; Sasuke's only coming for him. "The fox demon has not yet been seen out of the village, so Deidara is going to leave to go and capture him if he can, since a few anbu aren't in Konoha anymore." Itachi nodded to this, and then looked away from Kisame, towards me. Kisame, understanding that this meant for him to leave, opens the door, steps out and closed it behind him.
Sasuke? My mind stops and I for a moment forget all that I had decided on him and Itachi. All I can think about is his name. My mind flushes red and I, for a moment, forget about Itachi. Yet, he hadn't forgotten me, when I looked up; there he was, studying my face again. Why did I do that? The second I heard Sasukes' name, it was like Itachi didn't even exist anymore- why? Remembering what I was doing before Kisame came in, sink my teeth into my lip.
Itachi seemed to notice; he kept his eyes on my mouth, but said nothing. The second I tasted blood, I released my lip. Itachi actually pays attention to me, I think as I watch him leave to the bathroom to get a towel, that's nothing I could ever say about Sasuke.