Here's the 2nd chapter, I felt like just giving you all a short 1st chapter was a bit mean! So here you are, enjoy!

Also I have no idea how school systems work in Japan, so I'm just using the English system to make it easier to write. Right now, it's September, the start of a new academic year. Oh and here's a break down of the ages, just to avoid any confusion. As more characters appear, I'll also put their ages on.

Naruko/Itachi - 20

Lee - 15

Old lady/manager - somewhere in her 50's

Aiko - 25

Sasuke - 15

Fugaku - 42/Mikoto - 40

**Update, I realised I'd put the wrong time in for when Naruko's parents died. I've now changed it to fit in with the story later on.**

Chapter 2. Naru POV

"Urghh I'm shattered!" I fall back onto my couch, kicking my shoes off and dropping my jacket on the floor. Itachi comes in after me, picks my shoes up and places them near the door. "You're such a girl."

"And you act like a sloppy boy." It's the end of our first week and I'm so tired already. God knows how I'm going to last the whole year. I watch as he wonders around the room picking up dirty clothes and magazines. I look up at the clock and groan. Half an hour until work. Standing up I stretch my arms above my head, and smile at the satisfying crack my shoulders make. Turning around I watch as Itachi starts loading my washing machine and it reminds me of why I love him so much. I grin as I pull my t-shirt over my head and just throw it on the floor randomly. "Naruko." I ignore him as I unbutton my jeans, and slip them off and head towards my room.

"You'll make a great housewife one day, you know." I shut my door behind me just in time as I hear something collide with it. Probably one of my trainers. I pull my black trousers and my red work shirt on, buttoning it up. I grab my deodorant, give myself a quick spray before tying my hair up. Leaving the room I see Itachi washing my dishes from this morning... and all of yesterdays. Okay, maybe I am a slob.

"I'm not your maid, Naru." Grabbing my work shoes from beside the door I walk over to the kitchen table. I fasten them as he continues washing the dishes.

"Don't act like it then." Straightening my back I see that he's watching me.

"Someone's got to." I huff and grab an apple from the fruit bowl.

"Yeah well. You know I ain't got time for housework." He dries his hands on a towel as I eat the apple.

"You've got fifteen minutes." I glance at the clock and pout.

"This is why I need a car, or you need to hurry up and get yours back from the garage." I pull my jacket on that Itachi had hung up for me. Just as I open the door I turn my head to look back at him. "You gunna be here when I get back?" He shrugs as he starts drying the dishes.

"Maybe." I smile at him before closing the door behind me, zipping up my jacket. I jog slightly towards work, knowing I'm probably going to be late again.

"Thank you. Have a good night." I smile as the customers wave goodbye and I get to cleaning their table. Taking all the dishes into the kitchen I grin at the young lad washing the dishes. "Just a few more for you."

"Hah! Thanks Naru. What's it like out there?" I stack them on top of the others.

"Not bad. It's steady." The dishwasher broke a while back and rather than buying a new one, the manager just hired a school kid to do the dishes while we waited on the machine getting fixed. The old lady was so pleased with the kid that she kept him on even after it was fixed. I have to admit, he's a good little worker.

"Easy night for you then." I laugh as I head towards the door to the restaurant.

"Nah I've got bar work after this, Lee. Then gotta finish my Uni work. Oh it's a hard life!" I place my hand on my forehead and pretend that I'm about to faint before waving bye at him. I can hear his laughter as I walk away to reset the table I'd just cleared.

"Hey Naru, take these to table five will ya?" I straighten up the table before heading over to the drinks counter.

"Sure thing, Aiko."

"Thanks. Earl grey and a tomato juice." I grab the tray of drinks from her and head over to the table in the far corner.

"Good evening. Here's your drinks." I place them down in front of them before holding the tray against me. "Can I get you anything else?"

"Naruko, what a lovely surprise. I could spot your blonde hair anywhere. I didn't know you worked here." I smile down at the man, knowing he's just being polite and that he recognised the six whisker-like scars on my cheeks, and shake the hand that he offers me.

"Mr U. It's nice to see you again. I can see the years haven't done you very good" I can feel the boy's eyes boring into me but I don't pay him any attention, and focus on Itachi's father.

"As cheeky as ever I see." I give him my trademark grin. "Itachi told us you came back, but you've never came to visit." I look around the room, it's fairly quiet so I pull a chair up to join them, sitting on it so that my legs fall around the backrest and I rest my arms on top of it.

"Sorry, I've been busy working and that. Got bills to pay, you know." He nods in agreement.

"Yes, Itachi said you're living in one of the apartment buildings nearby. How are your parents? Whenever his mother or I ask he just changes the subject." I look down at the tray in my lap.

"I'm sorry I thought you knew. My parents died six years ago. It was on the news and that, I just assumed..." I look up at his face as he places a hand over mine.

"I'm sorry to hear that. They were good friends of mine and Mikoto's." I smile at him and glance at the boy from the corner of my eye, his eyes still boring into me.

"Thank you, sir." Although I've not seen Itachi's father in years, I still know that he expects respect when spoken to. He's a hard-ass. He removes his hand from my own and clicks his fingers, like I remember him doing years ago when he got an idea in his head.

"Why don't you come over this weekend? I'm sure Mikoto would love to see you again, give her some female company. She used to love having you over when you were little."

"Urm I dunno, Mr U. I've got work and assignments to do."

"Hey, Naru. Take these to table eight will ya?"

"I've got to go. Have you ordered your meal yet?" I stand up and he nods his head at me.

"Yes. I do hope we'll see you over the weekend, Naruko."

"I'll think about it." I go to turn around but his hand on my arm stops me.

"How rude of me, I forgot to reintroduce you two. This is Sasuke, my youngest. You remember him don't you?" I look over to the boy, our eyes meeting as he glares at me; as if he's angry at being ignored the whole time.

"This is squirt?" Mr Uchiha nods at me. "Heh, nice to see you again." I hold my hand out but he ignores it, continuing to glare at me. I take my hand back. "Err okay. I really need to get going. Enjoy the rest of your night, sir." I walk towards Aiko to hand out the next drinks order and faintly hear Mr U telling Sasuke off. I can't help myself as a smirk finds its way to my face. Cheeky little brat.

I unlock the door and kick my shoes off, best not to piss Itachi off more than once in a day. Closing the door, I relock it before turning the light on searching for any signs of him. Looking up at the clock, I groan; 2.30am. I don't have work until 3pm so I decide Uni work can wait until the morning. Turning the light back off I enter my room and smile at the figure on my bed. I stand in awe for a bit watching the moonlight catch the features on his face; no longer showing his usual scowl. I lean over him to close the curtains before changing into my sleeping gear. Climbing in next to him, I breathe his smell in. He's always so soothing.

"You're late." Oops. He rolls over and forces me to face the wall so that my back's to him as he wraps his arms around me. I smile at his sleep laced voice.

"Other girl didn't turn up at the bar so had to do overtime. I didn't think you'd be here..."

"Hn." I listen as his breathing gets slower and find myself drifting off too as I forget everything else; as if it's just us two in the whole world...

And enter Sasuke, the little brat! I know most of the characters are going to be ooc, but they have to be to fit in with the story. Let me know what you think! I'll upload the next chapter in a week or so. XD