Hello everyone. This is the next chapter of 'When you came'. This immediately follows the previous chapter. Well, I sort of completed this chapter some days ago but due to some network problems I couldn't post it.

Disclaimer: Why do you think I write fanfic for? Of course, because I don't own Naruto.

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Chapter – 6

Heart to heart

Two figures sat on the bench, gazing at the moonlit sky. They talked and laughed. Well, more like Izumi talking and Itachi listening with inserting his thoughts regarding the topic whenever he could find a chance. But one thing was sure, that they were happy being around each other.

Itachi was sure that he had never talked so freely to any other girl he had ever met. Others talked and talked only about themselves rather than giving a thought to what others have to say. But Izumi was different. Yes, she was the one doing the most talking but yet she was listening to what he had to say. He felt like he can be what he is in reality, in front of her.

After all, being 'the Itachi Uchiha' isn't easy. He has to put up a facade of royalty all the time despite loving the things that would make a ordinary peasant contented. No, don't get him wrong. He was proud to be an Uchiha but at times he wished...he wished to run away from this corrupted world where power, authority and currency was everything. People showed false loyalty and betrayed each other the first chance they get. It made him angry, disappointed and sad.

But Itachi felt grateful that he could tell Izumi about his desires. He knew or assumed that...she wouldn't judge him for his wishes. She won't say that he's out of his sanity for actually considering an idea like this. Her unique charisma created a welcoming and comforting aura all around her, which greatly attracted him or...in a way gave him relief like Shisui does.

Itachi smiled. His parents...his mom was right. Izumi is the girl he would want. Maybe... she's the one he has been looking for. Although, he shouldn't make conclusion so fast but yet...

But Itachi would never know that, currently, she was having a war with herself.

Although Izumi was fine on outside, but on inside...she was a nervous wreck. She had been wanting to ask Itachi a question the instant her mother and Mikoto had proposed of this marriage. It was a constant thing in her mind. It plagued her day and night. Although, she didn't wish to soil the beautiful atmosphere with her uncertainty.

But it was important. And now when the person of her questions was right beside her, she couldn't afford to ignore it any longer.

"Itachi... w-what do y-you think of this m-marriage?"

Itachi was prepared for anything except that question. He hadn't even considered to imagine that she'd ask something like that.

"W-what do you mean? Izumi?"

"I mean...are you okay with this arrangement? W-what made you agree to this marriage?"

Itachi was bewildered. He didn't knew how to answer this question. Heck, he wasn't even expecting it. He had never ever before met a woman who asked him why he wishes to be with her? But he knew one thing...that Izumi Minamoto was not just any woman. So, rather than answering her question with an answer, he answered it with one question of his own.

"Why do you ask?"

She diverted her eyes off him and whispered, "Because you're not the way that I actually imagined you to be."

Itachi felt his heart drop as soon as he heard those words. It was funny that how actually he felt hurt at her words. He thought that she accepted him as he was but maybe he was wrong. Maybe she was just like others. But even thinking about her to be like others hurt.

Seeing the hurt expression on his face made her wonder if she had said anything inappropriate. She re-evaluated her words and realised that maybe she sounded wrong. She immediately realised one thing that no matter what she would never want him to be disappointed or angry with her.

"No. N-no Itachi. I didn't mean anything wrong. W-what I meant that most of the times... I've heard about men of your status...they are mostly jerks. But not you. You're different. I-I don't even know that I should feel this...so soon...but I like being with you. And that is why...I asked. I wish to be with you and nothing's more important for us...to be honest with each other. I want to k-know that what made you agree to actually consider marrying a someone... committing to a person you're entire life when you've never met her? I-I mean it w-was hard for me before meeting you..."

And it would be a lie if the emotion that overcame itachi's mind after Izumi's explanation wasn't releif. Of course it wasn't hard for him but instead awkward. His parents... especially his father has been trying to pair him up with someone since he was a teenager. But he wasn't expecting his mom to do something like that.

"Well, what to say... I mean my parents, they've been trying to get me settled down since quite a time. It wasn't hard for me to accept this as much as you but instead it was kind of awkward and uncomfortable. Well the idea of marriage is not something I could easily come terms with. My mom said that she wants me to meet you...that was a compulsion but the decision would be mine."

Now... Itachi was glad that she asked him this question. His parents' relationship taught him that the most important value that keeps a relationship safe is honesty. He's seen many people of high profile breaking up and cheating and divorces are common. But he can't imagine his parents apart. He knows that his father shows a gentle side to his family only because his mother pulled it out. His mother would stay by his father's side through thick and thin. He knows from his father's smile that how much he loves his mom. He knows when his father takes his mother's decisions in consideration that how much he trusts her. He knows that they would stay loyal to eachother till death and beyond.

Izumi's voice broke the chain of his thoughts.

"But... w-what made you come here? Because I came for my mom..."

"I won't lie... for me too...it was my mom...and sort of...you."

Her eyes became wide, "M-me? What do you mean? How me?"

"Actually...you sort of impressed me. Izumi...to me, nothing in the world is more important than my family. And I don't have many true friends because I'm the great Itachi Uchiha. People don't befriend me for the sake of bonds...but instead to gain something from me. They don't care about me but instead about my status and money. They want to be friends with 'the Itachi Uchiha' not just 'Itachi Uchiha'. They worship me. And it makes me feel sick. It's not just friends but even the women that my father attempted to pair me with. They didn't cared for me but the money and the fame of an Uchiha."

Hearing Itachi's life made her sad. He must be lonely. How bad would it feel to know that the people you're with are there only for you're money, status and fame.

He continued. "And that is why my family is the most important thing in my life because I know that no matter what I do or what I am they would never abandon me. Despite it I met some people who do care for me and they are my friends. I love them. And where till the question stands of you... you've made my mom love you, my father respect you and my little brother...the most important person in my life cares about you. And just like I said that my family's my life so that is why I came...to respect their wishes. When I saw how much they love you I realised that you were something special. So I came."

Itachi's words made her smile. The sheer amount of love he had for his family and friends made her realise that the woman who would take a place in itachi's heart would be showered with unrivalled love and loyalty. She ,no doubt, would be a lucky person.

"Thank you... Itachi. I-I don't even know what to say."

Now it was Itachi's turn to ask a question that he was wondering about since the instant he realised that she was different and he...he would want her. He was shocked at his own nervousness. After all he was maybe... about to propose...sort of.

"Well... Izumi, now, what is your decision... regarding this arrangement? I mean you said you don't find me as a jerk...I know it's still too early but..."

He was cut off by her,. " You know...I mean it's... I-I don't think that it would be such a bad idea."

Itachi gave her a look that screamed are-you-sure? And she instantly yelled, "I mean it would be a great idea!"

As soon as she realised what she had said, she abruptly slapped her hands over her mouth and turned a nice shade of red making Itachi wonder if he'd ever found a girl so cute and adorable. No doubt, her antics were entertaining. Actually...she was herself entertaining.

It was again he was cut off by her small whisper, "W-what about y-you?"

He didn't knew where this urge to touch her...and to make her look into his eyes when he would tell her his decision came from but he followed it anyways. He placed his larger hand over her's smaller one making her instantly look up into his eyes, he said, "If it's with you...I would like to give it a try."

And he chukled when she turned into a lovely shade of pink.

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Sometime later the new couple stood in front of Izumi's house. They both had subtle smiles on their faces as they stood across each other. Well...his mother had told him that if he wouldn't drop Izumi home on time she would personally see to this matter. And when Mikoto Uchiha decides something...no one can question it, not even his father.

"Alright, Itachi I guess...it's time for you to be home."

The young man nodded, "Well, I think you're right!"

She smiled, "I-I had a great time with you. I'm glad we met, really."

"Same here...I hope to see you soon..."

"Of course...in two days."

"What? Why?"

She fake gasped. " How can you forget...I'll never forgive you for this grave sin, Itachi Uchiha..."

Itachi gave her a confused look, which to her, looked absolutely adorable.

"You big dummy...it's Sasuke's birthday!"

"You were invited?"

She narrowed her eyes and for a moment or two he actually felt intimated. She gave him a look which loudly said of course-I-was, you-jerk!

Itachi gulped, "Well, I better head back."

As he retreated to his car he was halted in his steps by the shout of his name by his fiancée.

"Yeah?"

In response he got a shy but sweet breath-taking smile and small words, "Stay safe..."

And he smiled truly...after all he had found someone...who cares for him.

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Back in their homes, both Izumi and Itachi had large anime sweatdrops forming on heads...

Why?

Because the instant they stepped into their homes...

Unlucky Izumi Minamoto was immediately captured and inquired by her dear mother and Maya.

And...

Poor Itachi Uchiha was cornered and tortured until he spilled the details of the 'date' by his dear mother, loved brother and... respected father.

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How was it? I hope you guys didn't get bored with the fluff and drama. I personally found the ending hilarious. And was Itachi ooc? Tell me what you guys think of this heart to heart conversation. Was it alright? And an extremely important question, is this going too fast? I mean their relationship? I would like to know your thoughts and views. Please.

And yeah, can someone recommend me nice Bolt and Sarada stories? I would like to read some.

Please review!

See you again.

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