Merry christmas to you all out there! And as a german I wish you: "Frohe Weihnachten!" :) Sorry for the lateness, my work owns all my time *sigh* Ah well, happy holidays ^o^
Disclaimer: I don't own anything from Naruto, it belongs all to Kishimoto. If I could I would own my dear Itachi. ...Crap, I forgot to mention the disclaimer in my previous chapter. My bad ;P
Chapter two: A prove of love
"And this is how you solve this exersice." Itachi explained, his hand pointing to the numbers and how I have to calculate them. Every teenager would start protesting as soon as the word 'homework' is being mentioned. Everyone but not me. I simply have no reason because the answer is Itachi. We spend some time together when I do my homeworks and I would never leave out a chance to have him around me.
Speaking of his presence, my dear older brother was standing right behind my chair, bending over my shoulder so he could help me with the way of calculating. Math is a bitch, really. I'm not dumb, to be blunt I'm the best in my class but some excersices can get really difficult. His hand brushed mine when he moved to point at the numbers on the page and I could feel his warm breath on my cheek everytime he exhaled, his free hand entwining with mine all the while. It has become a habit of us. We both long for each other's touch.
"I finally understand it, thanks to you aniki." I said and leaned my head back, gazing up into my brother's eyes. I was lost again. Those warm eyes and his sweet smile are enough to set my body on fire, cheeks heating up in the process.
I simply couldn't resist this beauty above me and felt my body move up, face first. His smile brightened as he reached down to capture my lips with his own. I wrapped my arms around his neck in an instant and pulled him closer to me, relishing in this moment of affection. Unfortunately the position I was in caused an unpleasant sting in the muscles of my neck so I quickly spun the chair around, never once breaking the kiss while doing so. Itachi filled the offered space with placing his body against my own, pushing me more into the chair and deeping our kiss with this motion.
I blushed when his fingers trailed up my chest underneath my shirt and I gave a soft whimper in response. He traced random paths on my sensitive skin, causing goosebumps all over my arm and a shudder down my spine. I tightened my hold more, pulling him even closer and therefore me deeper into the chair.
If this continues I'm sure I will get a proper backache from being bend over the backrest like this. However, all my thoughts about this were cut off when I noticed that my brother had already picked me up to carry me towards the bed, preventing any further pain. Our kissing session still went on as he lowered me ever so gently to the soft mattress beneath us. Itachi used his ellbows to hover over me, not wanting to pressure me with his weight but I didn't care about that fact in the slightest. In truth I wanted him on me. I needed his contact. I needed to feel him pressed against me, assuring me that it's all real and not one of my sweet dreams. So I pulled him down, his body now on me like I wanted it to be.
I felt so unbelievable safe and protected with him as my shelter. Nothing will ever harm me, not when he's with me.
I whimpered as he parted from me, leaving me to long for this to continue. Itachi chuckled in amusement for a moment, straddling my hips while bringing a hand through my hair.
"Is there any specific reason why you seem to be craving for my affection this much today?" He asked and I blushed, looking to the side to hide it from view. Like I could ever hide something from him but I tried it anyway.
"I don't know whether it's the fact that I'm looking forward to our date or that you're around me or because of..." I trailed off and then felt a finger under my chin, tilting my face back to meet his gaze.
"Because of...?" Itachi whispered, encouraging me to finish.
"Or because of the fact that today is our third anniversary. Is that the reason why you booked the restaurant for us?" He smiled, placing a kiss on my lips before answering me.
"Pretty good guess, otouto."
"That was easy. So you're one of those romantical types too?"
"Is it good or bad?"
"Of course good, silly. I don't mind. Should I be honest with you?"
He nodded yes and I reached up, leaning in to whisper into his ear. "I love it when you are like this because in truth I like this romantical stuff. Did you know that?"
A chuckle in response as he whispered back. "Yes, I knew of that."
"But only because of you."
"Good or bad?"
"Good, my Itachi are you really this dumb or are you just playing with me?" I smirked, starting to like this game. I was hoping for him to play along so what he did next was unexpected but very pleasant.
He kissed me sweetly which I returned of course. After that he placed another kiss to my forehead and flashed this adorable smile at me. It made my heart pump faster, causing another blush over my cheeks.
"I could never play with you because what I feel for you is genuine and not some made up act. I love you. I love you with everything I have. I know you were just kidding and playing with me but when you talk about us and our relationship I want you to be honest."
Now I felt stupid. We like to tease each other but envolving our relationship even though I was kidding is something I shouldn't do.
We've both seen a lot of people who played around with others, acting and turning them down in the end. It only caused a lot of tears and a lot of pain. Hidan was one of those kinds in Itachi's age and Sai one in my age. They both played with their 'chicks', acting like they felt something and then dumped them. The next day Sai and Hidan both had a new girl wrapped around their finger. It's the number one dirty trick in the list of bastards and the reason why our classmates call them 'player' or 'heart breaker' by now. They all keep their distance from them. This game went on until the day Sai fell honestly in love with Sakura. They are both happily together now even though he had many troubles in convincing her. First of all because of his reputation and second because of the all known fact that she had a crush on me for a long time. But nontheless they made it and I'm happy for them. Hidan stayed the same. I can only hope that he will find true love on his own someday. And this story is the reason why I felt so uncredible stupid for even mentioning something around the lines of 'playing with me' - for daring to say it.
I took my brother's wrist and placed his palm upon my chest so that he was able to feel my heart beat - the heart that beats only for him and only because of him. I gazed deeply into his eyes, my own shining with gentleness and understanding.
"I vow it with all honesty I have within me: I love you Itachi. I could never play with you. You were the one to show me feelings I never thought I could ever feel. You gave me reason, you are all I need. You are my everything." I spoke with unbreakable certainty and then smiled, a smile filled with so much love and warmth like the one he was always giving me.
Slowly his lips curled up into a true smile. "I love you too otouto... more than anything. And I'm sorry if I sounded harsh. I didn't mean to. I'll make it up, okay? You decide how."
I tugged at my brother's shirt and pulled him down again, our faces close, our breath mixing. "It's okay nii-san. How about you show me your whole love then?"
Because I know that you are holding back. How I should I put this into words? There is something that cages you. It's like you are afraid of something but I'm willing to find out and break all of your doubts.
"How do you want me to prove it, Sasuke?"
"Kiss me Itachi, please."
Another smile and slowly his lips approached mine until they met. This time I could feel it clearly: this kiss was one of those kinds that sends jolts of pure joy through your system, hitting your mind like a raging storm that was turning into a dizzy pulp. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pressing up to close the last gap between us and deepening our kiss. He was hesitating, thinking about something I couldn't figure out yet. One of my hand went to remove the tie in his hair, black strands cascading over his shoulders like silk once freed. His arms that were at first shakily supporting his body from crashing down on me after I've pulled him close now gained their control back.
Itachi lowered us back to the mattress, him now on top of me with his hand cupping my face while the other went through my spiky hair. I hummed in approval and let the kiss further consume me until something unexpected happened. He must have made up his mind because I felt something moist on my lips, followed by a warm puff of air. My eyes widened after realization hit me and I could tell by now what this unfamiliar feeling was: my brother's tongue.
So Itachi is really serious about showing me his whole love. It got me by surprise. Even though he is actually doing this he seems unsure of it. He is still hesitating.
I paused. The kiss stopped on my side as I continued to think about it.
Was I forcing Itachi? Am I going to far with this? Is it wrong?
Itachi took my abrupt pause as a bad sign, feeling guilty for trying this and was about about to pull back when I did something much to his surprise.
No. How can it be wrong when it feels so right?
It was never wrong and it never will be.
I parted my mouth and tightened my grip around him even more, encouraging my brother to go on. He opened his eyes that were usually closed when we kiss and locked with mine after I felt him staring at me. No words were needed to understand what he was trying to ask. It was a soundless 'Are you sure?' and I nodded my head in a firm yes in an answer. With that we both closed our eyes again and his tongue was slowly entering my mouth by now.
An unfamiliar feeling surged through our bodies as he explored the insides of my moist cavern, dragging slowly over every part that has to be discovered yet. I let him do as he pleased, just enjoying the sparkles of bliss that he brought upon us. When his tongue met mine I let out a soft moan, digging my nails into his shoulder blades.
No wonder why he was hesitating. He's always worried about me. Always questioning himself if the things he does are right and if I would like them or not. The reason why he has never kissed me like this before is that he was afraid of me rejecting him or even worse hating him. How could I? Nii-san you baka, I love you. Don't ever doubt that.
Itachi gave a soft sound in response as our tongues now entwined with each other, passionately rubbing and whirling around. His hands slipped under my shirt again, drawing out another moan that was muffled by my brother's mouth. When his fingers brushed a sensitive spot I felt my back arching, shudders running down my spine. Within this mind blowing sensation that I've never felt before I placed one hand on the back of his head to bring him even closer, his tongue being pushed down my throat in the process.
Yes, I was melting, floating, losing myself, cheeks turned into a dark red. My mind was slipping, my breathing about to stop and I couldn't care less.
"Itachi..." I whimpered, tears starting to roll down my eyes. My lungs screamed in need of oxygen but I didn't want to let go of him and that feeling. It just felt so good that I actually started to cry. But as much as he wanted to fulfill my wish he knew we had to stop at this point. His tongue slipped back, brushing mine before it went into his own mouth. He closed his lips, giving me a last kiss before we slowly parted, a string of salvia connecting us before breaking apart.
I was flushed, panting heavily, my lips kiss swollen. My lungs getting their precious oxygen as I regained my normal breathing back. Itachi's state wasn't far from mine seeing he had also a blush painting his cheeks, his breathing harder than usual. Our gaze locked for what seemed like an eternity as I tried to utter a coherent sentence but all what came out was my brother's name.
"Sasuke..." He whispered back in response.
Itachi leaned in, wiping the last bit of salvia from my lips before he dried the trail of my tears with his thumb. "I love you so much. I hope that the kiss ensured you if not then let me further prove it when the right time has come."
When he departed from me I lifted a finger to my lips, his taste still lingering, a very pleasant one. The feelings of our previous intense kiss was burning in my mind and in my heart, a memory I won't forget. I smiled, the only thing I could do despite of gazing with eyes full of love into ones that were just like my own.
"I love you too. I'm looking forward to your whole prove then."
"As you wish my dear brother. But we better start dressing now or otherwise we might get late for our date, don't you think?"
I thought about it for a moment, wanting to continue with those sweet love moments but I was too eager to find out what he has planned for us. "Agreed. I just need to shower before."
"How about we meet up in thirty minutes at the front door?"
"Alright nii-san, see ya then."
...
The faucet was turned on, water sprayed down on my skin as I let my mind drift off.
Itachi and I are going on a date.
Today was our third anniversary.
He promised me to show all of his love.
Could it get any better?
I smiled. I'm not sure because I'm already together with the love of my life but who knows? Maybe there was still a possibility to make it even better? But what could that be? I wondered.
Taking the bottle next to me I squeezed a good amount of shower gel into my hand and lathered my body up with it. The smell of excotic fruits filled my nostrils and a content sigh left my lips. After I finished washing my hair I turned the faucet off and stepped out of the shower, followed by a cloud of steam.
I wrapped a towel around my hip and walked back into my bedroom. After I opened my wardrobe a very difficult question occured in my wandering mind: what should I wear today? I know how stupid and girly it sounded but I had to dress up perfectly tonight. I don't know why but I had the feeling that today was going to be... special. And I'm pretty sure that my beloved brother has planned something very special for us. I could feel it.
I watched my clothes thoughtfully, thinking what would fit best. After several minutes I had the perfect outfit. I took the clothes out and put them on my bed, ready to get dressed. But before I was able to remove the towel I heard an odd music coming from my desk. My first thought being 'who in their right mind would own such a crappy song?' But then I realized that it was the song I gave Naruto as his theme. So it could only mean that the baka was calling me right now. After an annoyed and heavy sigh I strode towards my desk, looking at the bright display on my cell phone it read 'Naruto'. Another sigh and then I picked up.
"What do you want dobe?"
I heard a hiss at the other end of the line and I swear I could feel the pout on his face.
"Is this a way to greet someone? Shouldn't it be along the lines of 'hello' or something like that?"
"You know that I hate to repeat myself. What do you want?"
"I just wanted to ask if you are alright."
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"Because you were so deep in thoughts at school. I know that you are mostly emo like that but today it looked so troubled. Is something the matter?"
"Baka. Everything is fine."
"Then what's the reason?"
God, Naruto can be so much more annoying than a girl sometimes.
"Okay, I give up. It's because today is mine and Itachi's third anniversary and I realized this morning that I have nothing to give my brother as a present. And to top it he has booked a reservation in a restaurant and probably planned out the whole evening together with me."
"Oh shit."
"That's right and exactly how I feel right now: like shit. I bet he has planned that for a long time and I have absolutely nothing to give in return. I'm the worst boyfriend ever. I feel miserable."
A pause filled my room until I heard Naruto's cheerful voice again.
"That's not true and you do have a present, Sasuke. You can give him your heart!"
"Idiot, I've already given him my heart three years ago."
"Oops, I forgot. Silly me."
He laughed stupidly and I face palmed myself at this.
"Hey, teme, I was wondering..."
"What now?"
"Do you think Itachi-san is going to ask you that question?"
"What question?"
"Now you are the retarded one. What question you ask? Of course the one with 'will you', 'marry' and 'me'!"
I gasped in surprise, my heart beating faster.
"You mean...? He is going to ask me if I would marry him?"
"What else teme! Come on, think about it! You two have been together for three years now! Couples marry each other after such a long time!"
"Naruto, that's..."
I was at a loss for words because my mind was racing with those thoughts. Could it be true?
"Tell me again. What did he plan for you two?"
"We are going to a restaurant today."
"See! Now tell me: in how many movies where two people loved each other and went to a restaurant did the man ask the woman to marry him?"
"I don't know."
"In every one! Man, this is common knowledge! In every movie combined with a pleasant meal in the evening did the couple marry afterwards! Sasuke, don't act stupid now. I know it and I'm sure you feel it. Itachi-san is going to propose to you."
I was left speechless and again I found myself at a loss for words. My heart still pounding quickly in my chest, my tongue almost numb.
"A-are you sure?"
"I'll give you my word! If he's not proposing to you then I will give up on my ramen forever! I'm absolutely sure Sasuke. And now smile teme. Get ready for your date. Ah, and don't forget to tell me right afterwards! Call on me after you two are done. I can't wait to hear you crying like a baby after he did the most impossible thing! Mark my words! I'll hear from you later then, bye teme!"
"Until later, baka." I finished and put my cell phone back on the desk. Is Naruto right? Is Itachi going to propose to me? It really could be the reason behind everything but why did he wait so long then? Why waiting three years for it? Is he really going to ask me to marry him or is it just a mere coincidence?
A sigh passed my lips. I guess I have to find out on my own today.
AN: Aww ne? My darling pairing is going on a date *giggles* There will be some sugar in the next chapter. What is the 'whole prove of love' Itachi was talking about? I can promise you one thing: you will never guess what he will actually do on their third anniversary. But if you can then... wow, then I must be easy to read. Inspirated and motivated by 'Michelle Branch - Everywhere' and 'Snow Patrol - Chasing cars'. Sweet old song *drowning in nostalgia* And of course by you my dear readers ;P Ah well, long talk is long. See ya next chapter. ~BlackBeta