Thank you so much to Lilec Amdciezh for the idea for this chapter! It was like the best idea I've ever heard! I have to change that she didn't recognize his voice though. But that's ok! That idea was to great to pass up! Thank you once again and I dedicate this whole chapter to you!
"You guys want some ramen?" I asked since we already have to pass it.
"Yeah!" They both exclaimed.
"Can I have 2 miso ramen and 3 pork? Thanks." I said to the guy behind the counter. I felt someone pull on my pants.
"But Yuki-chan, that's one..two..three....five! That's to many." Sasuke told me.
"We have a guest for the night."
Sasuke, Naruto and I walked into the Uchiha compound. As soon as we walked in, and I mean RIGHT AT THAT MOMENT, I was hugged. I wouldn't if it was Itachi. I mean, he's my man, why wouldn't I? But, no. It's Yukio, clinging to me like my own shirt. What is with this guy? Can he still not tell me and Itachi are together? I mean, it's freakin' obvious!
"We brought food." I said as my eye brow twitched. He finally let go and I set the food on the table. I set Sasuke and Naruto's food in front of them and the rest of us got our own. We were in the middle of eating and there was a knock on the door.
"I got it." I got up and went to the door. I opened it and saw Kakashi standing there.
"Hey Kakashi. Back from your mission?"
"Yeah... Is Itachi here?" He asked.
"Yeah. Is something wrong?"
"Just get Itachi." I went and told him that Kakashi was at the door. I didn't want to pry so I stayed at the table. I wonder what could be wrong? Kakashi never sounds like that. I heard Itachi close the door and call my name.
"Yuki..." I went over and saw one tear slide down his face.
"Itachi..?" I asked touching his shoulder. "What's the matter?"
"My parents.. they died..." I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"I'm so sorry." We stayed like that for a few minutes while Itahci let a few more tears slide down his face. He pulled apart from me and his eyes were red.
"How are we going to tell Sasuke?" I asked.
"Tell me what?" Sasuke asked as he walked over to us. I looked down at the innocent face of eight year old Sasuke, and then the strong, emotionless face of Itachi. His face looked as if I stared to long, he would freeze me to the spot where I stood this very moment. I looked away and down at Sasuke.
"Sasuke, sweetie," I said as I kneeled down to his level. "Your parents..they... they passed away." I told him, trying to hold back the tears that were threatening to spill from my eyes. Sasukes eyes widened as he look up at Itachi.
"Is that true, Aniki? Are they really... dead?" He turned pale white as Itachi looked away from his face. Sasuke ran up to him and clutched his leg. He sobbed into it while fisting his pants in his little hand. I stood up and gripped one of Itachi's shoulders.
"It'll be ok. They passed on to a better place now." Itachi shrugged my hand off.
"Don't. You have no idea how it feels to lose your parents! You come and tell me when you know how that feels! Your not even a part of this family! You can't even come close to knowing how we feel!" Where did that come from? Has he forgotten everything? He went through it all with me and he still forgot.
"Your right, Itachi. I don't. I have a better idea. How about you come and tell me when you know how it feels to lose your whole family." I felt the tears that stayed back all this time finally spill over. "I'm sorry you lost your parents. It's hard losing someone so close and I know that. You don't deal with it by attacking other people." I said and started walking away. I violently wiped my tears away as I went upstairs. I can't believe him. I feel for him, understand that, but losing his parents doesn't give him the right to blow up at me like that. I went into the room that me and Itachi shared. I took some of my clothes and my things and started to the guest room by Naruto's room. I'm going to let him cool off before we talk again. After I switched my stuff, I went downstairs to get Naruto and Sasuke to put them in bed and to show Yukio to his guest room. Naruto and Sasuke walked beside me up the stairs holding each of my hands while Yukio walked behind us up the stairs. I showed Yukio to his room first and walked Naruto and Sasuke to the room they shared. Now that their parents are gone, I'm guessing it's time to take full responsibility. I tucked them both in and sat next to Sasuke on his bed.
"It'll be ok, Sasuke," I said as I kissed his forehead. He looked at me and his eyes got teary again.
"I miss them, Yuki-chan." He said. I hugged him and rubbed his back.
"Don't cry Sasuke. It'll be better soon, I promise." I gave them both one last hug and went to my new room. I grabbed my white pajama pants and a red camisole before heading into the bathroom. I put the water on the hottest temperature. I let the warm water run across my body as I stood in the shower. I remember when times were easier, before I turned eight. I use to go to the park with my parents all the time. I remember, as I child, I was really clumsy. When I would scraped my knee, my mom would buy me ice cream while she cleaned the cut to distract me from the pain. My dad would run over and get and would always add extra sprinkles for me. I missed them so much. I got out the shower and blow dried my hair before putting my pajamas on. When I walked out my bathroom, Itachi was sitting on the bed.
"What do you want Itachi," I said putting my clothes in the hamper for me to wash later. I put my hair dryer away as he started speaking.
"I... I apologize. I never meant to say those things. They never even crossed my mind. I never expected to lose my parents so suddenly, it took me by surprise. Please, don't be angry with me. The last thing I would ever want to do is hurt you." He told me. I crossed my arms over my chest and looked down at the floor. I know he didn't mean what he said earlier, but that doesn't keep it from hurting.
"I don't know, Itachi. What you said... it hurt. I never expected you to say anything like that... at least not to me. You told me," I took a deep breathe trying to keep myself from crying. "You told me I wasn't a part of this family. Right now, I feel like I don't belong anywhere." I closed my eyes as I felt my tears spill over. He got up off the bed and walked silently to me. He put his hands on my upper arm and pressed his soft lips to my forehead.
"Don't ever feel that way," He whispered, lips never leaving my forehead. "Your part of this family, no one can change that. I know, this is really bad timing, my parents just passing. Don't think that I'm going into depression and just think I need someone by me all the time but," He dug into his pocket and pulled something out. I stared at him as he got down to the floor on one knee.
"Itachi," I whispered, more tears falling.
"We're young, I know. But we can make it, Yuki. I want you to be by my side for the rest of our lives. You mean the world to me and I can't live without you so," He grabbed my left hand. "Yukiko Takahashi, I would be honored if you would give me your hand in marriage." I placed my right hand over my mouth to hold in a sob. I nodded my head, which was all I could do at the moment. He slid the ring on my fourth finger. It was beautiful. It had a ruby in the center of a gold band with one smaller diamond on each side. Uchiha family colors. He stood up and placed his muscular arms around my waist.
"You just made me the happiest man in Konoha." He said before he firmly placed his lips on mine. It was the most romantic moment we've ever shared. He pulled away and we just looked at each for what seemed like forever.
"Come back to my room?" He asked.
"Of course," I smiled as we walked hand in hand back to his bedroom. I'll get my other belongings later. I'm kind of in a high place right now. I just got proposed to!!
