Days passed, my training session with Itachi and Kisame continued and slowly my condition improved.
The kiss wasn't mentioned nor did it happen again much to my disappointment.
Perhaps it was for the better, it meant I wouldn't get to attached and I could keep myself from getting hurt but still I wondered why he pulled away from me these days.

I let it slide for a few days before I couldn't take it anymore.
We were settling down for bed when I just asked him.
"Did I do something wrong" I asked as I stared at him.

"Why would you think that" He countered without looking at me.

I snorted and rolled my eyes, he couldn't see me anyways.
"You didn't seriously ask that" I scoffed.
"First you act all nice and all that and now you are giving me the cold shoulder and you are distancing yourself from me" I plopped down on the bed and it creaked in protest to the sudden weight.

He remained silent so I turned around and leaned on my hands and knees to stare at him.

"Or you're giving me the silent treatment, add that to the list too!" I muttered.
I stared down at him as he just laid there in silence, eyes focused on mine.
I pouted and sighed slightly in defeat.

"Whatever" I scoffed turning my back to him and I as did I felt him sit up.

"I promised I wouldn't hurt you remember.
This won't last you know that" He said as he placed his head on my shoulder.
I smiled despite being mad at him.

"I know since you have this glorious idea out ending it all because you are already sick and all that.
But that doesn't mean you have to go through it alone, even you deserve someone and you know it" I spoke quietly.
"And even after your hearts stops beating I won't give up on you" I said with resolve.

His arms suddenly wrapped arms and he pulled me close to him.
His chest was against my back and his legs laid along mine, I leaned my head back against his shoulder.

"I won't let you go that easily" I whispered and I watched a smile spread on his face.
"You have to and you know it" he muttered next to my ear.
"Watch me!" I challenged smiling.
"Even if Sasuke succeeds I will make sure you come back to me"

His lips ghosted over my cheek but he remained silent.
The thought of losing him crippled me, after all he had sacrificed he was still willing to give up more.
I had learned about his illness a little while back and even though I had medical training I couldn't figure out what caused it but I still had time.

His lips ghosted from my cheek down to my neck and I couldn't help but giggle.
I turned in his hold and looked him dead in the eye, my hands on either side of his face.
"Promise me that you won't pull away from me, I really meant what I said you don't have to go through this alone.
When the others are around you can treat me anyway you see fit but when we are alone you can be yourself".

His features softened and he smiled his kind warm smile at me and I knew I had gotten through to him.
My fingers stroked over his cheeks and I couldn't help but smile.
I knew that I would never find someone who made me feel what he made me feel.
My face traced the planes of his handsome face as I stared intently at him.

"So handsome" I muttered softly causing him to laugh.
He pulled me to him and embraced me.
"Are you sure I deserve someone like you" He spoke in my ear.
"Better than me even" I answered honestly.

He pushed me of the bed, making sure I didn't fall.
"Let's go eat" he said and just like the romance disappeared.
I snored again and followed after him, the hideout was mostly empty since everyone had their own assignments and stayed in different places.
Kisame was already in the kitchen and I prayed to god he hadn't started cooking.

He made dinner once before and let me tell you it wasn't meant to be consumed, it had been utterly disgusting.
To my relieve he hadn't and I couldn't help the relieved sigh that escaped me.
"Thank god" I whispered as I walked to the fridge to start dinner.

"We received an assignment" Kisame spoke up as he held up the scroll.

I turned to him and grinned.
"Does that mean I will be relieved from you for a few days" I chucked.
He just laughed and shook his hand.

"Keep dreaming princess you are coming with us"
I resented his nickname for me and he knew it that is probably why he kept using it.
"Figures" I said as I closed the fridge.

We mostly ate in silence both men had no interest in conversation but I couldn't stand the silence.
"What is the assignment" I asked just to break the silence.
Kisame answered but I couldn't really decipher what he said with his mouth full.

"That is kind of gross" I said my face contorted with disgust.
He just grinned at me, I swear he liked to tease me to no end.

"Assassination" He spoke once he swallowed the food.

"Can't imagine why that needs three people" I raised an eyebrow.
"Where are we going and when are we leaving?"

"We leave tomorrow so you kids better get to sleep early.
No fooling around" he cackled.

My face turned red entirely while Itachi just kept eating.
I nearly choked too.

"Excuse me!" I spluttered to which he just laughed harder and shook his head.
I puffed out my cheeks and was tempted to bury my face in my hands and when I turned to look at Itachi I saw the bastard was smirking.
If you ask me he enjoys my misery to much.

When I finished the dishes I returned to the room to pack my things not wanting to be near Kisame any longer then necessary.
Itachi returned about fifteen minutes after me but I didn't bother to look at him.
"Don't tell me you're mad" He spoke lightly.

I scoffed "No just embarrassed to no end" I huffed.
He chuckled and crept up behind me.
I turned to face him leaning against the desk.
"How can you keep a straight face with comments like that" I wondered.

He merely shrugged.
"You'll get used to it" he answered with a sly smile.
He placed his hands on the desk trapping me between his arms as he leaned closer to me, once more my cheeks reddened.
"You really are embarrassed quickly" he mocked slightly.

I pushed against him, uncomfortable with out position but he didn't budge.
He did the opposite and leaned even closer.
My breath hitched and I froze up which only made him smirk.
"So innocent" he joked and I glared at him.
He pulled away from me and walked to the bed.

I shook my head and just finished packing.
We had to get up early so I wasn't going to waste time on a pointless argument and suddenly I realized I still didn't know where we were going.

I was woken up roughly the next morning and I groaned as I got up.
"Alright already I am up!" I hissed to Itachi as I pushed passed him to get ready.
Forty five minutes later we were outside and ready to leave.

We where heading to the Kaze no Kuni.
Even though it was an assassination of someone seemingly important he was residing in a small village in the country.
We set out on the journey worth a few days of travel in silence.