Title: Accidents Do Happen
Author: Nyaaan
Pairing: Itachi/Sakura/LovePolygons
Genres: Romance/Comedy/Family/SliceofLife
Disclaimers: I don't own Naruto but I want Itachi to be mine. Tehee~ He's just awesome! Super awesome!
Note: Chapter 7 is here! Rejoice people! I think there are some typos but I'll edit it in the morning, it's 2:38 a.m here and I still need my beauty rest lol. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I'll reply those in my next update. Author-san loves you that I'm willing to update two chapters today. :D Don't worry. Be happy. -*wink wink*
Chapter Seven: A Mosquito
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Sakura followed Itachi to his office. As the team leader of Akatsuki he has an office inside the office.
"Did you hear anything from Madara-sama?" Sakura asks.
"Like I'm interested in that right now," Itachi replied. "Yes, he said someone will take Kisame's place today till he's well but..." Sakura's forehead bumped on his chest when Itachi suddenly turns around to face her.
'Ow.'
"I didn't think it would be you."
"You don't seem okay with it."
"Oh trust me, I think it's the other way around." he mutters.
Sakura chose to be silent. When Itachi went abroad to study, she also stopped asking news about him. It's not Itachi's fault that she's been hurt but sometimes, we just have to distance ourselves from the source of that ugly pain.
Their relationship got cold and it's good. She's supposed to forget about that stupid feelings and bitterness from before but somehow she can feel it resurfacing.
A feeling that comes back is a feeling that didn't left at all.
Upon closer inspection, Itachi's shoulder are really broad and he's tall compared to her five-something height. He keeps his silky hair long and tied them in a loose ponytail. She's about to gawk some more when Itachi spoke.
"This will be your office, Sakura."
'Oh? Not 'Haruno' anymore huh? Well, just have to get use to this since that's what he calls me since forever.'
Old habits die hard after all.
She's about to get in when she saw Itachi's nameplate on the door.
"No. I'm not getting any special treatment here Itachi. We've been friends but that was before, treat me as a colleague."
Itachi raised his brow. "Who said you'll be having this for yourself? We're sharing my office. Do you mind?" his tone is laced with amusement.
'Okay. That was embarrassing.'
"No, I don't mind at all Itachi-sama." She emphasized the –sama to let him know that he's in-charge and that it's all professional.
Well...
Something unprofessional did occur a few months back but past is past, no need to discuss.
"First off, I think sticking with you is a wise decision since I think I'm unwelcome here and I think you are the only somehow-sane person here." She added.
"Including you?"
"Oh please. Geniuses are weird people alright at least you can be civil."
"They are actually good people once you get to know them." Itachi said with less enthusiasm than necessary.
"As far as the proofs have shown me, that's not the case. I'll be the judge of that." Sakura then give Itachi a sarcastic smile.
'This will be a long day.'
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Itachi is out today.
So it'll be her, the blonde and the Sasori-guy.
'Great.'
She wants to go to the cafeteria to meet Sasuke and Sai but she'll end up having an overtime if she slacks off. Three big piles of paperworks is waiting for her and its all due today. She's busy stamping and reviewing documents when Sasori's face startled her.
She knocked down the file she'd done sorting out a few minutes ago out of reflex. Sakura did her best to face the red-head with a smile.
"Anything I can do for you Sasori?"
He didn't answer her question.
He just stared at her for a few seconds then proceeds to pull something out of the plastic bag he's carrying.
"What is that?" Sakura eyed him suspiciously.
"Ice cream." is his short answer.
"I know it's an ice cream but why are you giving me one? It's really suspicious."
"Ice cream." is again his short answer.
Geniuses are indeed special. But this one here is in a whole new level of special.
He's still standing there offering her the slightly melted ice cream. Well, you can't put poison while the seal is still intact so she took it.
It's a famous and expensive ice cream brand!
Her mouth watered and she can't wait to taste it so she took a mouthful of it. If it's possible, her eyes is probably sparkling from delight.
'Heaven.'
She's expecting him to exit the room after handing the treat but he's still standing on the same spot.
"Why are you still here?"
'Silly me. I'm supposed to thank him.'
Oh! Thank you for the ice cream Saso –"
"I don't need 'thanks', I need cash."
"Excuse me?!"
She almost spit the ice cream out glaring at the red-head's direction.
"Are you stupid? Nothing in this world is free."
The way he stares at her and said it seems like he's talking to the most ignorant being in the universe is really ego-stripping. She thought it was a welcome gift or something. These people here are totally beyond normal. She hopes their annoyingness won't rub on her.
'Act professional.'
"How much is it?"
He gestured three of his finger.
"Three- hundred yen?"
"Crazy woman. It's thirty-thousand yen."
"That's overpricing!"
He showed her the receipt.
Lesson she learned: Never ever accept food or anything from this man.
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Sasuke's been investigating about Sakura's case. Not that he'll ever tell her but he won't be satisfied till the bastard will pay. He has a few leads but most of them are dead ends. He has to narrow down the possible suspects.
He's deep in thoughts when his phone rings.
Its from his mother.
"Sasuke-chan, are you busy tonight?" His mother's sweet voice is really soothing. He's been really busy with his search that he forgot he's already been sleeping in his office for the past two weeks. He needs a home-made meal.
Nothing beats his mother's tomato soup.
"I'm not busy Okaa-sama (Mother). I'll be coming home tonight."
"Great! I'll cook your favorites later Sasuke-chan. Bring Sakura-chan with you, I want to see her so bad. Tell her I'll be cooking a lot of crabs just for her!" she squeals.
The Uchiha matriarch is really close with Sakura. When he's still a kid, it seems the household gained a daughter when he brought Sakura home one day. Mikoto is of course the happiest of them all since she finally found a flower. It seems she find it tiring to have emotionally-constipated males to deal with each
Sakura was supposed to live with them but a distant Uncle serves as Sakura's guardian instead, they never met him since he's a busy man but he's glad he didn't abandon Sakura.
Oh, and speaking of crabs.
"Okaa-sama, I don't think Sakura likes crabs anymore." A horrifying flashback made its way on Sasuke's brain, enough to make him shudder.
"Eh? How can someone who loves crabs suddenly dislike it?"
'Good question Okaa-sama. I really need an explanation as well.'
"What about Naruto-kun?"
"Okaa-sama he's a married man now, so we can't invite him to dinners anymore."
'And your precious Sakura-chan is even carrying a baby now.'
"Kids sure grow up fast. Just make sure you'll bring her here. Take care Sasuke-chan!"
'Sasuke-chan eh? It doesn't suit him at all.'
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Deidara is currently ditching his paperworks.
Glad he has the rooftop all to himself. He's way too bored and annoyed at the moment that he needs comforting. Elizabeth broke up with him a few hours ago thru e-mail and this newbie that's taking over Kisame's job have managed to beat the daylights out of him today, all with one hit.
He touched his swelling jaw...
Make it two.
He's not weak alright? He doesn't punch girl, he's a ladies' man after all.
He had enough for today. He needs positivity. He punched Mayuri's number on his phone. It took her four rings to answer.
"Oh? Hello? Mayuri-chan? I'm free tonight, can I come over to your apartment tonight. I hurt my fore – "
"I'm sorry Dei-kun..."
A bitter smile found its way on Deidara's lips.
"-I think we'll have to end this relationship now."
'Another break-up.'
"I like you Dei-kun, I really do but my ex-boyfriend ... he proposed to me last night. Can you believe it? I realized I still love him. It seems he got jealous when he saw us dating that he finally changed his mind."
Deidara grips his phone tightly.
"I did like you Dei-kun, I had a wonderful time. You're just too good for me Dei-kun, you deserve someone better."
Deidara lets out a hearty laugh. Is that supposed to make him feel better?
"It's okay Mayuri-chan. I want you to be happy the most." He chuckles. "If he hurts you, I'll be here."
He then proceeds to end the conversation without making Mayuri guilty and him being a hypocrite.
He should be an actor instead of a lawyer. Not caring whether his coat will get dirty he lay down the concrete floor staring at the cloudy sky. His long golden locks splayed on the floor. His bangs, covering his left eye.
He then stretched his hand as he search for the sun.
'Again and again.'
When will he learn? He alone will never be enough. It was all a fling but it still hurts.
Will anyone take him seriously?
It's been like that since he can remember.
Always the option, never a choice.
He always finds himself wiping a woman's tears but at the end of the day they'd be thanking him and then going back to their prince's. They said it will mellow with time but it still hurts.
Even a person like him, still feels pain.
Flashback:
Deidara was on his way home when he saw her mother waiting for him near the gate. With his Power Rangers bag, he runs swiftly to greet his mother a hug. His mother is a pretty Japanese woman while his father is an American businessman. He's father suddenly disappeared one day and her mother raised him by herself.
It wasn't easy to raise a child when you're still young but his mother managed to do that.
There are times when she though he's fast asleep, he would see her mother crying silently in the dark. Ha hates it when she's stifling a sob, when her shoulder shakes from agony and her tears staining her cheeks.
'Women can be fragile.'
When morning comes she'll greet him with her usual dazzling smile. Deidara loves his mother's smile and he always does his best to put a smile on her face. Today, he managed to won a spelling bee contest and he wants to surprise her.
"Want to go to an amusement park Dei-chan?"
He's never been in an amusement park before and like an elementary kid's reaction he's really ecstatic.
They ate all kinds of food like cotton candies, ice cream, popcorns and more. They even went boating, watch a parade and buy some toys.
He wishes time would stop because it's so much fun.
His mother is smiling brightly and he's having the best time of his life. Deidara never thought so much happiness is possible, it's uncontainable.
Before going home, his mother told him they would ride the main attraction of the amusement park.
The famed 'Road to Death'.
A roller coaster.
Deidara fidgets nervously as he gawks on how tall the ride is but his mother just gave him a reassuring smile. They finally boarded the ride; it wasn't that scary at all. With his mother by his side nothing would scare him.
A drop of water touch his cheeks.
'Rain?'
"Dei-chan." His mother spoke in a really loud voice. He did his best to stare at his mother's face even if it's kind of difficult since they're defying gravity at the moment.
His smile was wiped off when he saw her mother in tears.
'Is she scared?'
"Dei-chan. I'm sorry but Okaa-san has to leave you now."
"What do you mean ? We're still enjoying the ride." He replied with a toothy grin.
"I'm sorry Dei-chan. I just can't take it anymore. I love you but I just can't – "
Everything was a blur, he heard a 'clink' from the metal bar then the next thing he knew ...
He's not holding his mother's hand anymore.
'Women are weak, they cry easily, they breakdown and like flowers they die if it's too much.'
He squints his eyes when the blinding sun greets his unprepared eyes when suddenly a face replaced the scorching ball of fire.
"I thought you'd be crying." An intruder spoke while looking down oh him.
Deidara covers his eyes with his arm. "Ever heard of the word 'personal space'?"
"Your face was scary just now. It's out of character."
"Don't get cheeky. We're not friends."
"I know. I don't punch friends you know." Sakura chuckles.
'This woman!'
Get up Casanova-sama it seems Itachi-san has returned."
"What?! Why so early?" Deidara immediately gets up not minding whether his hair looks like a bird's nest.
He'll get an earful with his abandoned paperworks again.
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"Ita – " Sakura's about to inform Itachi that she finally found Deidara but it seems the Uchiha heir is napping on the couch. His hair slightly untamed and a few button is open with his tie a bit loosened.
An unguarded Itachi.
Doki.
Sakura's heart swoon and its beating somehow fast.
Palpitation is bad for the health, she needs exercise. But maybe it's not palpitations but ... is she in fangirling mode again?
She can't help but be mesmerized by the Uchiha's sleeping face.
'He looks so peaceful and tired.'
Some stray locks of his hair are covering his eyes blocking Sakura's eyes from the wonderful view. She stealthily and gently pushes aside the hair that's covering his face.
Sakura pull back immediately when Itachi shifts into a more comfortable position but judging from his scrunched eyebrow and his dangling foot, he's certainly not comfortable.
Sakura inwardly chuckles at his cuteness.
It'll be an understatement to call this wonderful piece of art cute but he's just so adorable she can kiss him.
Kiss him?
Doki.
The urge to kiss him suddenly becomes strong, just like her craving for food, it's unstoppable. She fake a cough, testing if that level of distraction would wake him but the Uchiha remains asleep.
'Just one peck on the lips Itachi and I'll be good. I'll never fantasize about you again so just this once.'
He's unconscious anyway. No harm done.
She'll just make sure he'll never find out.
Taking a mouthful of air, she slowly inch her face to his but to her dismay he shifts position again.
'A prey shouldn't move too much.'
She's not molesting him alright. She just has to do it. Blame it to hormones and it's just a harmless skin contact.
His head is turned the other way so towering over him she took a quick dive and give him a quick peck on his lips.
Sakura smiled victoriously. She feels so badass.
Itachi suddenly opens his eyes while Sakura's face is still inches away from him. Sakura is too shocked to react that she did the first thing that her instinct tells her to do.
She smacks his face.
Hard.
Itachi lets out an annoyed groan and jolts up.
Sakura gasp, covering her mouth in surprise.
"Why did you hit me?!" he ask in a raspy voice, clutching his cheek with the red mark that's starting to form under his hand.
"A – uhh. M-Mosquito!" She then shrugs acting all innocent.
That answer earned her a strange look - maybe a glare. As if he's actually challenging the reliability of Sakura's explanation that she really hit him because of a mosquito on his face.
"You're welcome by the way." Sakura adds.
"For what exactly should I be thankful for?" he lift his eyebrow.
"Saving your blood from being sucked." Sakura replied nonchalantly. "Now. Come on. Get up. I got a call from Sasuke, Mikoto-sama invited me to dinner and it seems you're presence is needed too."
Itachi gets up, fixing his necktie. He's back with that pokerface of his.
It seems she's safe for now but unknowingly, a pair of eyes is watching her every move.
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End of Chapter 7
A/N: I hope that's a nice chapter. More interaction with the characters. I fixed the typos. Author-san really needs her sleep. Give me a comment or a suggestion on how I can improve my story, and a review won't hurt. Just want to know that you're reading and reacting lol. Have a wonderful day dear readers. Good night.