My Partner

Naruto & Characters (c) Masashi Kishimoto

The sun barely shown past the mountains and had made wonderful colors like a rainbow. It was 4 in the morning and I was sitting on my bed still in my boxers. I look down and observe my body. I sighed after the glance, and look at Itachi who was sleeping soundly after reading the scroll. Heaving in another breath I stand up and walk over to Itachi, shaking him lightly, trying to wake him up. One eye opened lazily and closed. He placed his hand upon mine and without warning he began to grasp it tightly and caressed my palm with his thumb.

It was warm. He left it there for some time until both his eyes opened and observed me. A flinch escaped me and we both nervously pulled our hand away. There of course, was an awkward silence.

"-cough- We are going to leave in 30 minutes, be ready before then. I'll go and pack us some breakfast." With that I walked toward the closet to go get dressed. After closing the door behind me, I stood there wondering what the hell happened. Not only did that feel uncomfortable but I felt like I was a pedophile. The thought haunted me as I put on my gear and headband. Then finally I had walked out to see Itachi taking off his shirt. His head snapped up at me. We both stared at each other, and I left rolling my eyes.

The walk to the kitchen was peaceful. No Orochimaru chasing after his snakes or complaining from Leader. Not only that, but the kitchen was empty so there was no lines to the fridge or anyone cooking. I opened the cabinets to find some dried salted meat, a bag of rice, and fruits, vegetables, and water from the fridge. I place them in a small box and with amazement they all fitted in it. My footsteps echoed through the halls as I exited the kitchen. Approaching my room I had never felt so scared and confused. I stood there wondering if I should walk in now or in a few minutes. But I had no time to think because the door just swung open.

My eyes widen and something had just bumped into my chest. There Itachi stood his face in my cloak and in his hands were our bags and Samahada which was being dragged by some chains. I don't know why but this picture made me blush into a bright purple color. Itachi was a little startled so I thought I'd make the first move.

"Oy, Itachi you brought out my stuff." I placed my hand on the chains and pull up the shark sword. "Thanks." He pulled away computing what just happened.

"Let's get going were wasting time just standing here." He said pushing himself from the scene, probably aware that there were other people living here. We both left the Hideout in silence.

Itachi was keeping watch from behind as we leaped from tree to tree. There was a weird atmosphere between the two of us, until I heard the young Uchiha clear his throat. I thought he was just holding back a cough, so I continued on the route, until he did it once more.

"Is something bothering you, Itachi-san?" I stopped in my tracks and I heard his footsteps come to a halt against the tree branch.

"What happened earlier…" He continued. "If you tell anyone about it, I'll show you what real torture is and-"

"Don't worry Itachi; I don't even want to repeat it." I interrupted. I looked back at him and smiled. "It was an accident and I promise I won't tell anyone." I said with a chuckle and continued on the route.

After about an hour of traveling we settled near a brook and had breakfast. I took out the meat and some of the fruit. Itachi watched as I picked out an apple and some beef then tossed the box to him. He grabbed out an orange and some meat as well. I stood up to have better access to my back pouch. My eyes widened in alarm as I shuffled through my bag to find my regular needs in it. A drop of sweat rolled down my face.

"I forgot the scroll" I said guiltily. I've been so riled up about what happened this morning I lost all thought of it. Once again in my thoughts I was too distracted to have noticed the boy throw an object at me. It hit me straight on the head and my hand shot up to relieve the pain. But to my surprise the item was the scroll. "Oh…" Was all I could have said. I felt some what embarrassed. The boy sure had his work cut out for him. I looked up to see him: legs crossed and eating his food while he stared into space.

I sat down and began to nibble at my food also. I felt as though I should say something to break the tension and silence.

"Um, thanks for packing the scroll," I began. His eyes moved toward me. "We could have been in a jam if we were to lose it." I placed my hand behind my head in an embarrassed manner. Itachi just closed his eyes and scoffed.

"Even if we did lose it, I would have been able to remember the route there anyway." With that he took a big bite of the dried meat. Boy, he sure can piss me off the right way. I observed him as he peeled the orange and spit out the taste of the skin. I thought of what could really piss him off. After thinking for some time I had nothing and Itachi was raring to go. We packed up and started to make our way to the next village were we will stay in a cheap hotel. Won't that be fun… (Sarcasm)

It had taken us 14 hours to get to a Fire Country village because of the ANBU near Konohagakure. When we finally got to the village we both were sweaty and bleeding from various fights. I was amazed we both survived because the two of us don't really know any of each others techniques and seals.

The Hotel wasn't too bad it was a little dirty and had the wall paper peeling off piece by piece. I approached the counter to see the woman startled by my appearance.

"Can we please have a room with two beds?" I asked thankful that we were finally here and now we are going to sleep peac-

"I am… terribly sorry sir. But we are currently out of the double bed rooms." She sounded frightened. I let out a sigh and turn toward Itachi who seemed like he was going to fall from exhaustion.

"That'll work." I said desperately for the bed or even the rug if I have to. She bowed and took my money and then led us to our room.

"If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask us in the front." She stated with a bow then left. I turned the key and opened the door for Itachi. He slowly made his way to the bed till he dropped his sweat body upon it. His head quirked up at the sight of the bathroom, and then looked toward me.

"I'm going to shower, do you need it?"

"I'll take mine after you are done." I said as I sat upon the bed next to him. He nodded and disappeared behind the door, I could hear the water start to run. This gave me time to think about some stuff I could say to him that would piss him off. My laughing and snorts suddenly drifted to what happened early this morning. My face went blank and it kept rewinding in my mind like a tape recorder. I heard the water turn off. I got up and walked over the side of the bed were my bag was and took out my clothes. Itachi came out naked. Nothing at all. My eyes snapped to watch him walk over to his bag and pull out some clothes. Before he could see if I was watching I walked in and shut the door. My face felt hot and I just wanted this mission over.

(I am too lazy to type what Kisame did or thought in the bathroom and no he didn't do that ) D:

My hair was ruffled and wet and I was still wishing this mission would be over. The thought of this day couldn't get much worse and I just wanted to sleep. And of course there was Itachi in his boxers also, reading a book in the only bed. His gaze slowly rose to my face as I left the bathroom. We stared for a couple of minutes. Until I made my way over to the bed, the Uchiha didn't take his eyes off me. I grabbed two extra blankets from the edge of the bed and spread them out on the ground next to him. My head finally relaxed it felt nice to be laying on something softer than rocks and soil.

"Good night…Kisame." Itachi said softly. I was about to reply but was cut off when a pillow landed on my face.

"You too, Itachi."

YAY i have 4 chapters done :D

I hope you like it so far! Thanks,mistress of fire for revising my (last) story!