[A/N: this chapter contains some moments that are 16+, if you're offended please don't continue. All of you reading most probably are teens so it's cool. LIME!]

"I love you Kushina." He whispered with a sad smile, brushing his lips gently over hers.

She had no power, no control over this situation at all. He was so gentle, as if she'd break with one wrong move. Her heart panged with guilt as feelings erupted for the man holding her face, thinking of his most probably asleep brother a few rooms away.

He pulled away, sighing when she stared up at him silently. "I don't expect anything from you."

"Itachi-"

"Just, stay with me? Please?" She couldn't refuse, letting him carry her to his room as she noticed a door connected both of theirs. He laid her on his bed and kissed her once more, this time she responded. He got on top of her and trailed kisses down her neck as she gasped and whispered his name.

She woke up the following morning surprisingly earlier than him. Kushina was tucked neatly onto his body, his hands holding her firmly to him and hers clutching his shirt. A small smile graced his peaceful face, as if the entire burden in the world had released him from its clutches. They hadn't done anything that night other than kiss, as she felt new emotions. Wasn't Sasuke the one she loved? It was completely true that she loved Itachi, but not that love. His eyes shot open and she gulped when he pulled her closer, closing the distance between them. She gasped against his lips which were much warmer than before. Kushina pushed him away and sat up abruptly, causing him to look shocked and hurt.

"Okay, we seriously need some ground rules." She stated, folding her arms on her chest. Itachi raised an eyebrow and smirked, silently gesturing her to continue.

"First, not a soul is to know."

"Especially Sasuke?" She looked at his knowing expression. "I know you love him UK."

"Then why?"

"I couldn't control myself anymore, to know that I love you and not act upon it." His face fell. "I'm leaving after this trip, so you can pursue Sasuke."

"Itachi I-"

"Don't apologize. Just don't stop this until then." He pecked her lips.

"I honestly love you also." He smiled.

"Then that's good enough for me." Itachi intertwined their fingers. "You have to come here every night."

"Fine." Her shoulders slumped. "You have to control yourself around other people."

"You too." He winked playfully. "Don't let your wit abandon you now."

She punched his shoulder and pouted angrily. He claimed her lips, as she held his face. Itachi pulled away and kissed down her neck like yesterday.

"Itachi.." she moaned and lifted her chin so he could go a bit deeper. He kissed her shoulder, then her upper arm with such gentleness that made her heart warm up.

"We should get up." He muttered with thoughtful eyes, pulling back her hair behind her ear. She nodded and made way to the connecting door, promising another round after he placed a soft peck on her forehead.

They decided to not move outside yet, but get into an indoor pool. They all went about doing random things in the pool when Kushina walked in. Sasuke's breath hitched when he saw her in a light green chequered two piece and a weight robe loosely tied from the waist as she got on a floating chair and pushed herself to the water. He saw her holding a book he hadn't noticed before and put on sunglasses, even though they were indoors. His eyes narrowed when Itachi moved towards her.

"Aren't you supposed to be swimming?" He questioned.

"Speak to me again and I'll castrate you." She drawled boredly, flicking through the book. He shot her a secret look, indicating she was good and swam away.

Sasuke thought of going to her after, but dismissed it and dove down.

They ate lunch at what Ino saw to be the best five-star restaurant; even feeling underdressed compared to it. She stared at the silverware that showed her reflection perfectly and nodded impressed, not believing she was invited in the first place. Ino's blue eyes looked around the table. Sakura was hushing Naruto, who whined about his hunger, Sasuke was bickering with Kushina about how each of their choices was 'supreme', Hinata was sulking next her best friend and Itachi was nowhere to be found. She sighed remembering how Sakura had neglected them as soon as her relationship had kicked off. Said pinkette devoted all her time to Naruto, surprisingly, and he didn't even suspect a thing.

"We should do something together later." Ino spoke up, earning the attention of the whole table. "Us girls I mean." She felt Sasuke glare at her and Naruto look dumbly at her.

"Who are you glaring at ya douche!" Kushina defended Ino, looking Sasuke with challenging eyes. And another mouth-off started between them. Hinata nodded to Ino, being the only female not comforting/insulting a guy. She needed some time to cool off with her girlfriends, that day she spent with Kushina proved that.

Later.

Sasuke heard a lot of yelling in their room and opened the door. Ino turned around from watching Kushina and Hinata play pingpong and look at him curiously.

"What? Naruto ditch you too?" Sasuke nodded and was about to leave.

"Oi Uchiha, wanna join us?" He looked back at the redhead fiercely playing with Hinata and smirked.

They took turns playing against each other, now it was Hinata vs Sasuke. He didn't know if he should win and earn Kushina's praise or be insulted because of beating her, or if he should lose and earn Kushina's praise for letting her best friend have this one or more insult for losing to a girl.

"My grandma plays better than you!" She and Ino booed when both dark hair teens put in no effort. Sasuke started moving faster and so did Hinata when she felt entitled to. No one was winning so it was now him versus le vicious redhead. She narrowed her eyes and smiled crazily, promising tears on his side as he scoffed. This had got to be the most fiercest game ever, even making Ino stand far, far away in case the ball went out of the table and broke one of her bones (yes, it was that bad). After fifteen minutes, not one of them got a point and neither accepted defeat as the game went on and on and-

"Hey guys, what's up?" Sasuke broke concentration and the ball flew passed him as he cursed. Ino had magically appeared near the table again as she cheered and congratulated her worn out friend. A once sour Sasuke turned surprised when she extended her hand above the table and muttering 'good game'. He shook her hand and smirked.

"Jump him. Jump him. Jum-"

"Pig..." Sasuke coughed into his fist to lessen the embarrassment and looked away.

"So what'd you get me for Christmas Rap?"

"Air, Ino."

"Oh come on!"

Kushina kept going back to Itachi each night, receiving an attack of kisses each time and sleeping over. She once made the mistake of wearing shorts, resulting in Itachi kissing her thighs. He'd never touch her any place too intimate, but opted for going deep. She sat on his bed tonight, shivering when he lifted up her shirt a bit. He kissed her back and brushed his tongue a few times as Kushina bit her lip to subdue her loud moans. Itachi flipped her over and kissed her toned stomach, biting in softer areas and rubbing his thumb over her belly button ring. She held a chunk of his hair and pulled, coaxing him to not stop as his other hand slid up and down her hip.

"God, Itachi!" He smirked against her skin, and went a bit faster. After leaving a few marks, he pushed himself up and captured her lips. She held the bed sheets as he nipped on her lower lip, refusing to open up.

"Open." He demanded as he pulled away, frustratedly running his fingers through his hair.

"No." She said stubbornly.

He crashed his lips onto her as she gasped at the unexpected contact. Itachi took that chance to shove his tongue in and memorized the inside of her mouth before dancing with hers. She wrapped her legs around his waist and closed her lips, sucking on his still present tongue. He groaned and twirled his muscle, heighten her ministering. She pushed past him and explored his mouth instead, Itachi pushing his pelvis to her as she squirmed against his hard member.

He pulled away and started panting, eyes half-lidded and smirking.

"You gotta tell me where you learned." Kushina blushed and looked away. "Don't tell me you took my advice and watched-"

"Bullshit." She muttered as he kissed her cheek.

"You're so cute." He pinched said cheek and lay down next to her.

Both the Uchihas were invariably awkward to her. They had double personalities and refused to let most people see the real. How she'd manage to grab both their attentions was beyond her. Who'd want someone so terribly honest and negative and who could only see things from her own perspective? But most importantly, would Sasuke ever man up? She was unknowingly giving him up. Was all that they've been through for nothing?