I am literally getting no response for this story anymore! What's wrong? What am I doing wrong?
Max: quit whining, you sound like a little girl.
Me: Seventeen year old girl, close enough. Anyway, I would like some feedback, people. Don't be afraid to review.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Chapter eight: Itachi
The clock beside me beeped, so I hit the dismiss button to turn off the alarm. I got out of my king sized bed and walked straight to the kitchen where I made a quick breakfast of blueberry waffles and scrambled eggs.
I covered the two plates and carefully placed them in a picnic basket along with two canteens of coffee. Grabbing the basket, I walked to Aneya's room. I stood in the doorway and smiled at her sleeping form for a moment. She had insisted on wearing my shirt to bed. And she looks amazing in it.
"Aneya," I murmured, setting the basket down. I walked over to the bed and sat beside her. "Wake up, Ane-kun."
"Mm, why? Stay and lay with me," she moaned. I gulped as she wrapped an arm around my neck and pulled me down beside her. She sighed and nuzzled into my neck, lightly giving my pulse point a kiss.
"As tempting as this is, my dear, I have a plan for this morning. Come on."
She huffed and got up out of bed. I avoided looking at her long legs that were revealed through my shirt. I instead picked up the basket, grabbed her hand, and led her out the back door.
The Uchiha beach house has an entire beach in its backyard that is owned by me. On the porch, there is a hammock placed close to the left edge of it. This is where I led Aneya.
"If you wanted to cuddle outside, you could've waited until after nine o'clock," she grumbled as we lay in the hammock.
"I brought you out here to watch the sunrise, koi." I pulled her into my arms.
"Well, I guess that works too. What's in the basket?" I set the basket down beside us and opened it to pull out its contents.
"Breakfast for two."
"And it smells heavenly. You, dear Itachi, can seriously cook." She cuddled into me as we ate and watched the sunrise.
When the sun was above the water, I flipped us over so that I was lying on top of her. Her arms instantly went around my neck. "Happy birthday, koibito."
"Thank you, Tachi-kun." I lowered my head and kissed her softly. Her fingers tangled into my hair as I removed my lips from hers. She moaned lightly as I kissed a hot trail down her neck.
"Aneya…" I growled/moaned.
"Mm, Itachi. Please." I knew what she was asking of me. But as seriously tempting as it was, the day is still too young. I can't mess this plan up.
"Come on." She pouted as I climbed off of the hammock. I led her into the house and to her room. "I have some things to finalize for tonight. I would suggest you take a swim for now then dress to dine and dance."
"We're going dancing tonight?!" I chuckled at her excitement and kissed her forehead.
"I'll see you at seven."
I walked to the study and sat in front of my computer. As if on cue, my phone started ringing. As I talked with the restaurant's hostess, I looked out the window. I smiled when I saw Aneya playing in the water wearing a dark blue bikini.
'Tonight is going to be perfect for her. I'll make sure of it,' I thought.
~Line Break~
"Right this way, Mr. Uchiha and Ms. Aneya," the hostess replied, grabbing two menus. I wrapped an arm back around the teen's waist as we followed her to a semi-secluded table. I held out a chair and pushed the redhead in once she sat down. "Your waiter shall be here shortly." She gave each of us a menu before walking away.
I sat down across from Aneya and took in her profile as she looked around the restaurant. Her dark red dancing dress suited her perfectly, emphasizing the richness of her hair. She turned her head to smile at me.
"Akatsuki is an Uchiha owned restaurant, isn't it?" she asked me.
"How can you tell?"
"The hostess had the Uchiha symbol on her uniform. So, I guess I can count on you to order something really tasty for me, hm?"
"I'll do my best." I slid my hand into hers and kissed the back of it lightly.
"Good evening, I will be your waitress for the evening. Can I start you off with a drink?" a blond woman said as she stopped at our table.
"Get us the birthday special. It's Aneya's big night," I told her without taking my eyes off of the teen. She gave me a radiant smile as the waitress left. "I'm going to assume that smile means I have made today perfect so far."
"You make everything perfect for me. That's nothing new." Her thumb rubbed circles on my hand as she seemed to debate something.
"What is it, koi?"
"I… I lo…."
"Here we go. The birthday special for a… very special girl," a server said as he placed our food and drinks in from of us. "Are you enjoying your day so far, miss?" My blood boiled at the obvious interest and lust in his voice.
"Would you like me to tell you how much I am enjoying today?" she asked sweetly. When he nodded, she grabbed his tie to pull him down so that she could whisper softly in his ear. I was beginning to becoming angry until I saw his face pale.
"Y…yes ma'am." I raised an eyebrow in amusement as he scurried away. Aneya simply raised her cup to her lips.
"Servers can be very flirty. It's best to put them in their places. Is this a martini?"
"Apple martini. It will help in the long run," I explained.
"My father said that was why he drank all the time." She set the glass back down on the table. "I don't like to drink."
"Hey." She looked me in the eye. "What he did to you will never happen on my watch. The birthday special has only two glasses per person. I'm not trying to get either of us drunk. It will help you relax as the night progresses."
"You promise?" I kissed her hand again and nodded, looking directly into her eyes. "Alright."
She squeezed my hand before turning her attention to our dinner. As we ate, she told me more about herself before, during, and after her father's abuse. I told her about myself a little bit since she barely knew anything about me at all. I could see how she was relaxing. Each tentative sip of her drink helped her gain more and more confidence.
"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention please?" the entertainer asked. The restaurant slowly quieted down. "At this time, I would like for everyone on the dance floor to please vacate the floor for one quick song."
Aneya raised an eyebrow at me as the dancing crowd did as requested. I stood up and offered my hand to her. "Can you waltz?" I asked as she slid her hand into mine and followed me to the center of the dance floor.
"No." I could hear the nervous tremor in her voice.
"Just follow my lead." We stopped and faced each other as the lights dimmed. "Curtsey." I bowed to her and she to me as the song began playing. "A hand in mine and the other on my shoulder." I drew her into my arms. I muttered instructions into her ear in between quietly singing the lyrics to the song to her.
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid
To fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt
Suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer
(Chorus)
I have died every day
waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
(Verse 2)
Time stands still
beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything
Take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath,
Every hour has come to this
One step closer
(Chorus)
I have died every day
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
(Chorus)
I have died every day
Waiting for you
Darlin' don't be afraid,
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
And all along I believed
I would find you
Time has brought
Your heart to me
I have loved you for a
Thousand years
I'll love you for a
Thousand more
"Tachi-kun." I looked into her eyes as her head rose off of my chest. "Please."
The plea in her eyes and voice broke me. "Let's go."