"Itachi, you've been silent for a while now. Not that it's anything new, I just wonder why you haven't said anything to anybody." Sasuke was questioning his elder brother who sat on top his bed, quietly. Although he knew he had a general idea as to why Itachi wasn't well he wanted to ask anyway.
"Sasuke" Itachi started, exasperated. "I do not have the temper to deal with you or your nonsense right now. Please leave." He glanced behind himself to see Sasuke was still there. "You don't give up, do you?" At this moment, his younger brother smiled tenderly at him.
"You're still wondering how Neji is doing. I won't tell. But don't you find it kind of weird, no offense, messing around with someone at a young age compared to you. How are people going to think of you? You know what this'll do to your reputation?"
"You know me enough to know I don't care what others think."
"I know, just--"
Mikoto, their mother, walked into the room without a word. She sat down beside Itachi. Attempting to find the right words to say, she shifted nervously while brushing through her hair. Knowing her son was going through a rough time was hurting her as well.
"Itachi, out with it. What has been working your nerves recently? Won't you please answer me?" She questioned curiously. Her son was never one to show any emotion, but this was too weird. "Do you want to talk to me?"
"Mother, I am fine. Just not feeling well--"
"You have to say something some time!"
"It's nothing--"
"I might know something that you'd like to hear…"
Just downstairs a small, distant ring was heard. "That must be your father off from work. Be right back, kids."
"…Sooooo…why didn't you tell her?"
"None of her business."
"Ouch! You know mom only wants the best."
"Yes, but it'll turn to a whole big catastrophe if dad finds out."
Just then Mikoto waltzed back in the room. "Ready to tell me yet?"
"Very well, but I know something of someone you know."
"Like who--"
"Does the name Neji Hyuuga ring any bells??"
Before Mikoto finished her question, a pair of crimson eyes looked anxious.