First some hints, because I couldn't stop myself and then some drama 0.o So the end is definitely nearing guys! Two more chapters at most and then it's all over :O So I hope you will all enjoy this and yaay for going over a 100 reviews! I just noticed this ^^ Thanks to you lovely readers :)

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So agreeing to his father's terms turned out not so great. Of course it was amazing to spend more time with Deidara without having to sneak around about it. But Itachi had known there was more to the agreement than seemed at first. He was forced to get a job at the company to "get a feel" of how it worked there. Like Itachi didn't know that already. It was crap and it would always be crap and Itachi would feel like crap while working there. At this point Itachi definitely wasn't happy, but he couldn't stop this. The thought of not being with Deidara was way too painful.

And this meant there was no other way put to do everything his father told him to do and be a little more miserable than he had wanted. But just being able to see Deidara smile could really make him feel better. And of course the soft kisses they shared and boundaries that were slowly broken more and more. They had been together for a few months now and they were teenaged boys. Of course things happened, but they all did it at their own pace and they felt comfortable that way. No one was pressured into anything and it felt exciting and scary all at the same time.

Now they were lying in Deidara's bed, gazing up at the ceiling after a make-out session that had left them both breathless. Hands had wondered to place they hadn't gone before and some pieces of clothing had found the floor. Heart beats were still racing even after they had parted a few minutes ago, but the thought alone was enough to get them excited.

These moments made Itachi not think about the agreement and just enjoy his time with Deidara. Mind blank and just move as he was supposed to. It was difficult and even Deidara had seen the slight change in behaviour. But it wasn't like the blonde was able to voice his worries and as long as Deidara didn't, then Itachi wouldn't talk. Uchihas didn't talk about feelings and certainly not feelings when it could break everything apart.

The first one to eventually move was Deidara, with a blush buttoning up his tight black jeans again and then going in search for his shirt. Itachi just sat up against the headboard and watched the blonde move through his room, coming back with both the raven's shirt and jeans, offering them as he tried hiding his face behind his long blond bangs. It wasn't Itachi's fault that Deidara was the one that stripped him faster than the other way around.

But since Deidara seemed to be embarrassed enough it was time for Itachi to put his clothes back on and change the atmosphere a little bit. But that didn't mean Itachi would smirk as he noticed the blue eyes checking him out once more as slowly his bare skin was covered again. 'Like what you see?' he teased lightly and Deidara blushed more, slapping the raven against the shoulder, meaning something like "shut up".

A soft chuckle left Itachi's lips and before Deidara could react again, the raven had his arms wrapped around the blonde's waist and had his head on Deidara's shoulder, his chest pressed against the blonde's back. He gave a soft kiss on Deidara's cheek and then just hugged him close, loving the feeling of having his boyfriend in his arms. It just made everything easier to deal with or something.

But the moment was abruptly broken when Deidara walked out of his arms and over to the door. A sweet smile formed on the swollen kissed red lips as he opened it and disappeared without signing anything. Deidara was probably getting something to eat was what Itachi expected, but it suddenly felt very lonely. He hadn't told the blonde the entire thing he had agreed to, so Deidara had no idea what was really making him feel so miserable. It was for the best, because Deidara would immediately insist on fixing things and that would make it worse. His father would forbid him to see the other again and then it was all over. His misery would be even worse.

Sighing softly he flopped down on the bed and closed his eyes, a tired hand rubbing over his face. Now that he was alone with his thoughts again, he was only thinking about what he would have to do once he got home again. He would need to do some homework and then do some research for the company, because he was giving some kind of assignment to check how everything was going. Like he even knew what he had to do. He hadn't studied for this or anything. Shouldn't you go to college first before you even know these things?

So he would have to leave in about an hour, certainly not later, and then he would have enough time to arrange all this. But Deidara would be angry, because he had only been here a little over an hour. Even if they were allowed to see each other now, time seemed to be slipping away. It wasn't until now that Itachi actually realised they spend less time together than before. But now if he had graduated from college, they could actually be together and maybe live together, as long as Itachi didn't show off his relationship… Somewhere he knew his father was still trying to arrange a marriage with a woman he had never met before. Because it had worked for mother and him, it would work for him as well apparently.

Itachi had no idea how long he had been alone in Deidara's room, but the more time passed, the more the pressure on his chest intensified and at some point his breathing had come in harsh puffs and his vision was turning blurry. Were the walls closing in on him? His heart rate was off the chart and he felt like he would explode at any moment now. What the hell was going on?

The door opened and casually Deidara walked in with a bowl of popcorn and some drinks, but let it all drop when he noticed Itachi. He rushed to his side, but had no idea what to do and he couldn't call for help. In desperation tears started to flow from his eyes, but he knew he had to run downstairs to actually get someone to help. So quickly he went and a few minutes later Minato came up as well.

Deidara stood still in the doorway, afraid to do anything and afraid something bad was happening to Itachi. But Minato did see what was going on. He brought the teen up and made him sit, his head between his legs to steady himself a little better. The rush started to fade from his body, but his breathing still wasn't calming down, instead worsening rapidly. He practically sucked the air out of the room, trying to get more and more oxygen.

'Deidara get me a bag of some sort, quickly!' And with that Deidara fled from the room in search for a bag, but he wasn't even sure what he was getting anymore and he panicked when he couldn't find anything and before he could do anything Naruto had apparently heard. The bag was brought over by his little brother and pressed against Itachi's lips. Breathing in and out the same air Itachi's breathing seemed to calm down slowly and soon he could hold the back to his own lips.

This had never happened before, but it scared the hell out of him. What was going on here? A hand was rubbed through his hair and as he looked up with tired eyes he noticed Minato smiling softly at him. He wasn't sure how to respond to this. So he just sent his eyes back down and tried to relax a little. He really did feel exhausted and now he was sure he wouldn't be able to finish all the work he was supposed to do.

Slowly he brought the bag away from his lips and took a deep breath, the oxygen prickling in his lungs. 'You had a panic attack,' Minato stated simply, letting the two other blondes in the room also know what had happened. Itachi wasn't sure what that really meant, but he was too tired to ask. When his eyes fell on Deidara he noticed the blonde looked very scared and kept his distance still. But he needed his boyfriend now, so he motioned for the blonde to join him on the bed. 'Something on your mind, Itachi?' Minato questioned as Deidara carefully sat down beside him, Itachi immediately pressing his forehead against the blonde's shoulder and inhaling the comforting scent.

In response he shook his head, not wanting to tell what had really been on his mind. The stress of life was getting to him, he was aware of that, but he would pull through. Everything to be able to stay with Deidara.

'Itachi, I am very aware on what kind of deal you made with your father and if that is what is causing your panic attack, then I need you to tell me,' Minato said sternly, the real father side coming out. But still Itachi didn't want to say anything. His eyes narrowed slightly and his lips turned into a thin line. How could Minato have guessed so easily what was going on? 'Itachi Uchiha, you tell me what is causing this or I'll have a talk with your father nonetheless.'

Okay, that got his attention. First the use of his last name and then also the threat. He knew that if Minato talked to his father now it would all fall down the gutter and they would move instantly. Fugaku wasn't very fond of this city anyway and only stayed, because Sasuke wanted to, but he would not care one bit if something like this happened. Sasuke would get over it. 'Work stress,' Itachi hissed out, not wanting to give it more explanation. This could even be considered as homework stress, so it might still be saved.

Lazily Minato sat down beside the two teens and just stared out in front of him. Naruto had disappeared already, bored with the conversation. Itachi was completely still, feeling like he was being cornered until he broke down and spill. 'You know I am also aware that you are working for your father right now and I also did some research on you. It seemed you were quite the rebellious type until you came here. It's not really your dream to follow in your father's footsteps, is it now?' Stupid man seeing right through everything.

Pulling himself off Deidara's shoulder he finally looked at Minato, a glare lying in his eyes. 'Does it matter what I want? There is only one thing I want more than not working for my father and that is being with your son, so I made a decision and I will stick to it. This was what you agreed to and it is what I agreed to, so now we will move on and I will take over Uchiha Inc. when I am old enough and after that I will make Deidara's life as comfortable as possible. So what can you possibly have against it?' He had stepped over the line. He had challenged an adult and he would get punished in some sort of way. It was what happened when he was with his father, so it shouldn't be different with Minato.

But the man just stayed seated as the blue eyes moved away from Itachi's face towards something behind the raven. And as Itachi turned to see what it was, he was slapped in the face, hard. A teary eyed blonde ran from the room and slammed the door behind him, leaving his lover flabbergasted at what had just happened.

And then Minato smirked. 'You really don't know Deidara that well, huh?' he mocked. 'It may have been your decision to put up with it all, but Deidara would rather see you live a happy life without him, than be miserable unless you were alone with him. He cares a lot, Itachi. And you should give him more credit sometimes.'

It stayed silent for a while as Minato just eyed Itachi and the raven felt rather defeated. So what was he supposed to do now? He now could be with the one he loved, but he chose something that his lover didn't agree with. Now what? Should he take back the decision and break it off with the blonde?

'First of all I think it's time that you quit your job and let your father know you are not taking over the company.' Immediately Itachi wanted to respond, not agreeing at all, but Minato lifted his hand to shut him up and continued. 'And then I will have another talk with your father and we'll see what comes out of it. Just trust me, Itachi. I'll fix this.'

And somehow Itachi believed him.

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