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Chapter 2. A new Home

"Tsunade-sama, are you being serious?!"

Suki's voice echoed through the empty club. Tsunade had called Suki in on her day off and at first she had no idea why. Now she did, however; and she didn't like it one bit.

"Gomen Suki. But yes, I am."

"But why? We have only spoken once on Akasuna Sasori's party."

She had no idea how this could have happened. And mostly, she didn't know why either. Why in Kami's name had Uchiha Itachi bought her?!

"Believe me Suki, I'm not happy about it either. But I'm afraid he is your superior now."

Tsunade sighed and looked to the floor, not wanting her eyes to meet with Suki's hopeless ones. She had cared for Suki for many years now and she was definitely not happy about selling her to someone unknown. If it had been one of Suki's regular customers things would have been different, but she had never seen this man before. She felt sorry for Suki, but Itachi had insisted.

Suki put her elbows on the bar they were sitting at and placed her face in her hands. This couldn't be happening to her. She had only met the man once! She slightly shivered when she remembered the way he had stared at her all night. She tried, however, to look at it from the bright side. Maybe he would actually be really nice once she got to know him better. She hated to admit it, but he wasn't bad-looking.

"It's alright, Tsunade-sama. I'm sure he is a nice man."

Tsunade nodded a little relieved. Still she wasn't happy about the whole situation, but upon seeing Suki relax a bit, so did she. She told Suki to pack her belongings right away, because she would be picked up the same evening at six. Suki did as she was told and went to her apartment. She put every in a suitcase until nothing personal was left in the room. Suddenly she thought of Sasori. She couldn't help but wondering how he would feel about her belonging to Itachi. After giving it some thought, she decided to write him a letter, explaining everything. Sighing she sat down on her bed and let the earlier events play in her mind. A knock on the door shook her from her thoughts.

"Lady Suki, is it true? Are you really leaving?" Mikomi stood in the doorway, looking at the empty room.

Again, Suki sighed.

"Gomen Mikomi. I really wish I could stay, but I don't have a saying in it."

Mikomi looked at Suki with saddened eyes. Mikomi had been Suki's friend for a very long time. So of course Mikomi would be sad if Suki left. Suki walked up to Mikomi and hugged her; something she didn't do too often. She had to do her best to suppress the tears she felt welling up in her eyes. After letting go of each other, Suki got her suitcase and walked to the club one last time.

Tsunade was waiting for her as usual. Suki found it hard to face her, knowing it would probably be the last time. She was fidgeting with the letter for Sasori.

"Tsunade-sama, I have a request."

"Of course."

Suki handed the envelop to Tsunade. Tsunade looked a little confused at Suki.

"Could you please give that letter to Akasuna Sasori? It explains why I left."

Tsunade nodded and hugged Suki. All of a sudden a man walked into the club.

"Yakamora Suki? I've been sent by Uchiha Itachi to pick you up." He took off his sunglasses and looked at Suki.

"Yes." She turned to Tsunade.

"Sayonara, Tsunade-sama."

"Sayonara, Suki."

Suki took her suitcase and looked at Tsunade one last time with a broken smile on her face while the man already went outside. She followed him slowly, not wanting to leave. He took her suitcase and put it in the vehicle while she took her seat. Suki stared out the window, and as soon as they left a few tears fell down her cheeks. She never thought she would actually leave this place. After all those years of being raised by Tsunade and working in the club were suddenly over. Oh how she hoped she would return soon. She couldn't help asking herself what her parents would have thought of all of this as she closed her eyes and slowly drifted to sleep.

After what seemed like only five minutes the driver gently shook Suki's shoulder, causing her to wake up.

"We have arrived, Suki-san."

Suki rubbed her eyes and got out of the vehicle yawning. She couldn't believe what she saw when she opened her eyes again. A mansion, looking like a castle was situated right in front of her. She saw the driver getting her suitcase and walking towards what she assumed to be the front door. For a second he stood still and gestured her to follow.

"Gomen." She whispered to the driver. Quickly she walked after him until she was walking right behind him.

As soon as they reached the front door, it was being opened by someone. When they were inside they were greeted by what a maid. Or at least, that's what she looked like. The driver put Suki's suitcase in the hallway and left again, leaving her alone in the enormous hallway. It was a central hallway, and all the rooms on the first floor seemed to lead to it. Right across the door was the staircase leading to the second floor. Suki had to admit, it was very beautiful; black marble stones on the floor, white painted walls and ceiling and very nice decorations. Maybe this place wouldn't be so bad after all…

"Good evening, Suki. How was the journey?"

A voice shook her from her thoughts and she focused on the person who was now standing in front of her.

"Good evening, Itachi-sama." She bowed her head in respect. "The journey went fine. It wasn't that far at all."

"Good. I've got a room for you. Follow me please."

Itachi turned around and walked upstairs. Suki followed and carried her suitcase by herself which annoyed her.

"If he had been a real gentleman, he would have carried it for me! Jerk!"

When they were on the second floor Itachi turned left and entered another hallway. He stopped at the fourth door at the right and opened it.

"This will be your room, so I hope it's to your likings. Please be downstairs for dinner at 8 tonight."

Suki walked into her new room while Itachi left and went downstairs again. The room was quite nice actually. A double bed was standing opposite of the door and underneath the window, a closet was situated against the left wall and a desk was posted against the right wall. A door next to the desk lead to her private bathroom. She decided to refresh herself and took a quick shower. When she was done and walked back to her room, one of the maids had entered her room.

"Good evening Suki-san. This will be your kimono for tonight."

A beautiful crimson-red kimono was laying on her bed. A few brighter accents were placed at the bottom, looking like leaves. Suki absolutely loved it.

"Arigato. May I ask your name?"

"Of course. My name is Umi. Itachi-sama has assigned me as your personal assistant in case of need."

Umi politely bowed her head. After Suki dried her hair, Umi helped her with her kimono. Suki applied some mascara and eye shadow after which she put on her zori's and headed downstairs. When she reached the central hallway she suddenly stopped. Itachi had asked her to dine with her, but she had no idea where either Itachi or the dining room was. Confused, she turned left and walked down the hallway. The whole place was pretty impressive and beautiful, but she missed the personal stuff like for example pictures on the wall. After walking a bit further, the hallway came to an end and the dining room was nowhere to be found. She turned around and resumed her way to the central hallway. She was lost in her thoughts when suddenly a voice from behind her scared the living daylight out of her.

"Can I help you with something, lady?"

Suki turned around to find a young man with onyx eyes and raven hair staring at her with a small smile on his lips. He had bangs that were covering the sides of his face and he seemed quite young, much like her own age. After cursing at him in her head, Suki finally answered.

"Excuse me for wandering around like this. I'm looking for the dining room."

"It's okay, don't worry. You must be Suki right?"

Suki nodded her head.

"Yes, I'm Yakamora Suki. May I ask your name?"

The man's smile turned into a smirk and he seemed to be enjoyed.

"Nice to meet you, Suki-san. My name is Uchiha Sasuke. I'm Itachi's brother."

Now Suki remembered; Sasori's cousin had told her about him. She had to admit that Itachi and Sasuke did look quite alike. Even the way Sasuke was staring at her at that very moment reminded her of the night she met Itachi.

"Nice to meet you too, Sasuke-sama." She bowed in respect, causing Sasuke to raise an eyebrow.

"Don't use the -sama suffix on me, please. Just call me Sasuke. And I'm on my way to the dining room to, so please follow me."

Suki did as she was told and followed the young man to the dining room where Itachi was already sitting at a large, round table. Itachi looked quite surprise to see his younger brother walking in with his Suki, but he decided not to let them notice his slight jealousy.

"Good evening Suki, Sasuke. I'm glad you found your way."

Before Suki could answer, Sasuke spoke to his brother.

"She didn't find her way, Itachi. If I hadn't seen her, she'd still be roaming the house! You should have told her where to go!"

Itachi smirked at his brother's comment.

"Gomen, I guess I forgot to tell her."

They stared at each other, which made Suki feel very uncomfortable. Luckily, Itachi quickly turned to her.

"Please sit down. I hope you like sushi."

"Yes I do, Itachi-sama. Thank you."

Suki sat down and so did Sasuke, and one of the maids served the fresh made sushi. The meal went by quietly and only a few words were spoken. When the table was being cleaned, Suki couldn't take the silence anymore.

"The sushi was very nice, Itachi-sama. It's been a long…"

Before she could finish the sentence Itachi interrupted her.

"Don't talk unless you're addressed." Itachi stood up and left the dining room, leaving Suki and Sasuke alone.

Suki looked upset. No-one had ever talked to her like that. Sasuke seemed to notice this and gently placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry about it, he's always acting like that. You'll get used to it I guess."

Suki tried her best to smile, but failed in her attempt. She really wanted to be alone right now, even though Sasuke was being nice to her.

"Sasuke-sama, would you excuse me? I'd like to go back to my room."

"Of course, Suki. But on one condition…"

Suki looked at Sasuke a little confused before Sasuke continued.

"No -sama, remember?"

She smiled at Sasuke and nodded before getting up and leaving he dining room. She went to the central hallway and up the stairs. When she got upstairs, she didn't remember which way her room was. She sighed.

"If the house hadn't been this big, I would have found my way, but now…God, I'm lost…"

"Need any help, Suki?"

Sasuke was standing halfway up the stairs with the same smirk on his face as the previous time she got lost.

"Yes please. I don't remember the way to my room…"

She felt slightly embarrassed. This was the second time Sasuke had to show her the way. Sasuke on the other hand walked passed Suki and gestured her to follow, which she did. He stopped at one of the rooms and opened the door.

"I'm pretty sure this is your room, isn't it?"

Suki looked inside and saw her suitcase standing in the middle of the room. A small blush found its way to her cheeks. It was indeed her room, and it slightly bothered her that Sasuke knew how to find her room better than she did. Sasuke noticed the slight pink on Suki's cheeks.

"Don't worry about it, Suki. It's a big house, I don't blame you for getting lost. And besides…"

Sasuke stepped a little closer to Suki before continuing.

"I'll gladly show you around any time."

"Arigato, Sasuke."

"No problem, Suki. Good night."

Sasuke turned around and went into a room four doors from hers. Suki figured it was his own bedroom.

Upon entering her own room, she undressed and had a quick shower. When she was done she put her nightgown on and laid down on her bed. She thought Gaara had been right; Sasuke's character did look much like Sasori's. Maybe if they got to know each other better they would get along. After some more thinking about random things, she finally fell asleep.