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Chapter 19

The next morning, Sasori woke up with Kitty-chan sleeping curled up between his legs. He didn't know what to do. Kitty-chan mumbled something that he didn't quite catch. She looked up at him with tired eyes and it took her a few moments before she realized what was going on.

"A-ano…o-ohayou nya," Kitty said nervously.

"Ohayou," Sasori said. "What happened last night?"

"Wh-what do you mean nya?" Kitty said as she looked away.

"Why were you so upset?" Sasori asked.

Kitty was silent for a while before sighing and leaning against Sasori's chest. She hugged him and stared at the wall. He held her and waited for her to speak.

"…When I was little…I was abused nya…and when I would cry, nii-san would defend me and take the beating nya. I didn't want him to get hurt anymore, so I stopped crying nya. And I guess all the hatred and sorrow built up until I was reminded of it yesterday nya, then I ran from onee-chan and I…just couldn't stop crying nya…gomen nya," Kitty explained. She buried her face in Sasori's chest.

Sasori didn't know what to do, so he just held her. Kitty didn't cry, but she was still upset. She held Sasori tightly and nuzzled him. He petted her and she relaxed. Their little moment was interrupted by Kitty's growling stomach.

"Let's go to the kitchen," Sasori suggested. Kitty nodded and the pair stood and left. Kitty held his arm the whole way there. When they entered, they saw Konan sitting at the table. She looked up at them.

"K-Kitty-chan," Konan whispered. She jumped up and ran over to Kitty. "I'm so sorry!" Konan said as she hugged Kitty. "I didn't mean to upset you," Konan said as she tightened her grip.

"It wasn't your fault nya. I over reacted nya," Kitty said as she hugged Konan.

"Now that you've made up, perhaps you could make breakfast now, Konan," Leader said from behind Konan. Konan nodded and went to the fridge. Around fifteen minutes later, Konan finished cooking and brought the plates to the table. The four ate together in relative silence. Kitty and Konan talked some, but the boys were silent. Kitty helped Konan pick up the plates.

"KKKKIIIITTTTYYY-CCCHHAAANNNN!" Tobi yelled as he ran up out of nowhere and glomped Kitty. Kitty couldn't catch her balance and she fell over with Tobi on top of her. He kept the majority of his weight on his arms so he wouldn't crush her, but he still had enough weight on her so that she couldn't move.

"Tobi was so worried about you!" he yelled as he pressed his face into her chest. Kitty blushed and wiggled to get free.

"Get off of her, baka!" Konan yelled at Tobi.

"Iie!" Tobi yelled back.

"I said, get off!" Konan yelled as she threw a cup at Tobi's head. She hit him right between the eyes and he stumbled back off of Kitty. Konan helped Kitty up and stood protectively with her arms around Kitty.

"Onee-chan nya," Kitty whispered as she looked up at Konan. She couldn't help but admire her onee-chan. Konan protected her. She was beautiful, powerful, fearless, and (normally) calm and level-headed.

"You're so mean, Konan-san!" Tobi cried. Kitty rushed over to Tobi and held him comfortingly.

"You shouldn't encourage him like that," Konan said.

"Daijoubu nya," Kitty said. (It's alright.) Tobi pressed his face into Kitty's chest, and she reluctantly let him. If she protested, Konan would hurt him again. Tobi held her tighter and sighed.

Tobi was suddenly hugging air and fell over. He looked around and saw Kitty hugging Itachi. Tobi glared at the Uchiha and stood. Itachi smirked at Tobi before leading Kitty out.

Itachi led Kitty back to their room. He didn't say a word until he closed the door behind them.

"Where were you?" he asked.

"With Saso-kun nya," Kitty said as she walked to the bed.

"What were you doing all night?" he asked as he watched her carefully.

"I…ran into him…when I was running from onee-chan…he took care of me nya," she explained as she sat on the bed. She refused to make eye contact with him. Itachi closed the gap between them and forced her to look at him.

"What did he do to you?" he asked.

"He comforted me nya," she answered.

"Be more specific," Itachi said.

"He held me while I cried nya. That was all nya," Kitty said. Itachi studied her face. He seemed to accept her answer and released her. "Gomen nya," Kitty said quietly.

Itachi hugged her and whispered, "Don't do that again."

"H-hai nya," Kitty said as she hugged him.

Itachi pulled back enough to look her in the eyes. They stared at each other for a few moments before they inched closer. All Itachi could think right then, was 'please don't let anyone interrupt us this time.'

And wouldn't you know it, a knock on the door interrupted them. (A/N: I know, I know, predictable! But you know, it just wouldn't be any fun if he got the girl that easy! X3) Itachi leaned back and was going to tell whoever it was to leave, but the door slammed open before he could. And of course, there stood Tobi, the one who's ALWAYS interrupting moments like these.

"What do you want?" Itachi asked as calmly as he could.

"You stole Kitty-chan!" Tobi yelled.

"I didn't 'steal' her. She's not an object," Itachi said with growing irritation.

"You stole her!" Tobi yelled, completely ignoring what Itachi said.

Itachi finally had it. He was sick of Tobi always coming in his room uninvited, of interrupting them, of taking Kitty-chan away, of everything. This time, Itachi was going to kill Tobi.

"Tobi-kun nya," Kitty said calmly.

"Nani, Kitty-chan?" Tobi asked.

"Onegai nya," she started.

"Hm?" he asked as he leaned over.

"Onegai, leave now nya," she said.

"N-nani? Nande?" Tobi asked, pain swelling in his chest.

"I'm tired nya. I want to go to bed nya," Kitty said quietly.

"Oh…ok, Kitty-chan! Sleep well!" Tobi said cheerily. He practically skipped out and shut the door behind him. Itachi and Kitty could hear Tobi singing as he half walked, half skipped down the hall. Itachi and Kitty looked at each other. Kitty giggled, Itachi smiled (granted it was a small smile, but it was a smile!).

But sadly, the mood was totally killed. So instead, Itachi went to the bathroom and changed. Kitty changed in the bedroom and Itachi waited until she said it was safe. When Itachi could come out, they both climbed into bed and Kitty curled up next to him. He stroked her hair and she nuzzled him. She fell asleep a few minutes later. Itachi held her until he fell asleep too.

Meanwhile, Tobi was plotting his revenge! Yes, he would get back at Itachi for stealing Kitty-chan away from him! (Cue the maniacal laughter!)

End of chapter 19! Hope ya like it! Yeah, I know, retarded ending. Gomen. But please R&R! Luv ya, bye~! =^^=