Warning: touch of incest/overprotective Itachi, OOC, fluff, Everyone-lives AU
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the Uchiha brothers. Do support Masashi Kishimoto and the official anime/manga releases.
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Chapter 15: Prank
I had not noticed when but Itachi had an odd fascination of painting his nails. Apparently, it was therapeutic but I think it was to mess with his father. Every time his father came by and saw his son coloring his nails, a frown would form but the fuming man never scolded Itachi. At least not since Itachi pointed how every shinobi needed a quirk to keep themselves sane.
Anyways, Sasuke decided that a prank was in order so he enlisted the help of the famous prankster duo; Naruto and Obito. The plan was simple; distract Itachi and replace his nail polish with a stinky liquid of similar colour. Of course, I was the one funding it because Naruto and Sasuke did not have money and Obito was 'the master strategist and should not be the one paying'. I wonder when I'll be able to save enough for the Tobirama figurine.
While their plan was simple, the steps were a little… too simple. There was a plate of dangos on the floor with a basket tilted over with and held up by a stick. Were they catching Itachi or a pigeon? Of course, Itachi did not fall for it. He took the plate of dangos were triggering the trap and replaced it with a bowl of tomato slices. An hour later, I found Sasuke crawling from under the basket, the stick that held it up rolling away.
Since Plan A failed, the trio went to discuss their next plan in Sasuke's room. As I stood outside the house, I turned to the target who stood beside me.
"So… are you going to stop them?"
Itachi never gave me a reply but his actions said enough. He glared daggers at his house. His fingers were twitching as if trying to grab the kunais by his side. His mouth was moving slightly and I could hear him quietly whisper cures accompanying Naruto's and Obito's name.
"How dare they taint my Sasuke?"
"Are you he wasn't already tainted by you? What about yesterday's prank when you got Sasuke to pass me the vinegar instead of soy sauce?"
A frown formed on Itachi's face, his version to a pout.
"I'm fine with Sasuke having friends and playing pranks on me," Itachi sighed. "But the fuinjutsu paint bomb they left in my room was too much."
"... Wait! You mean that colourful mess was because of those three?! I was the one who paid their art supplies and now I'm the one helping you clean up their mess…."
Forget about watching the battle of Itachi's tolerance and Sasuke's persistence, I think my wallet and muscles would burn out first. Prostrating before my best friend, I begged him.
"Please stop them!"