"Mother, please tell me. I really want to know."
"I knew you would. Itachi…I know you've been dating Neji. So because your father doesn't want you two as an item doesn't mean I disagree."
"Understood. So what's the deal with Neji?"
"He came out of the hospital."
"Really?! That's great!"
Mikoto smiled down at Itachi with satisfaction. She was pleased he wasn't sulking like before. "You're alright now?"
"Yeah. Fine."
"Good." She left the room and was out of sight.
"Itachi, this is pointless. Walking around hiding your relationship. Are you afraid of anything?"
"I'm not hiding my relationship, Sasuke."
"Oh? Then have you told your friends??"
"..Shut up…"
"I knew it."
Silence clouded the room for awhile. Footsteps were heard from downstairs. They sounded like they were moving closer.
"I have mail for you, Itachi." Said Mikoto as she entered once more. Opening the letter he was glad it was from his beloved.
It read:
Dear Ita-kun,
Guess what? I'm out of the hospital. And don't worry about what my dad said to you earlier. He just said that out of his own insecurities. But he went out today. Want to come over at my place?
Itachi smiled tenderly to know Neji was alright. He turned at Sasuke's direction and stated "I'm going over at Neji's."
"Okay. Have fun!"
Little did they know Fugaku was peaking through a little crevice and heard every last word.