Counting Stars (Itachi x fem!reader)

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(Puppy Princess - Hot Freaks)

~Maybe just maybe, there is no purpose in life. But if you linger a while longer in this world, you might discover something value in it. - Orochimaru~

Nowadays you had paperwork to do. Majority of time you worked into the night, falling asleep as soon as the clock hit three. The lab was in this case your sleeping place. Everyone knew that they would get in trouble if they'd enter your laboratory without premission. The only one who was allowed in here was your beloved student, Aiko.

Currently you were on the edge of falling asleep, while writing about Aiko's process when it came to her abilities. Rai was watching you as your eyes struggled to stay open. Usually, your loyal crow would help you with staying awake, but she knew how tired you were. The last few days were sleepless nights, filled with nightmares and worry.

3rd person

Aiko wasn't able to sleep or more like didn't want to. So she spent her time with Itachi, playing some card games with him. The teen didn't dislike nor like the Uchiha. The reason behind this, was that she couldn't annoy him as easily. She mainly spent time with him to find out whether he had interest in Y/n or not. The girl knew about how the red haired woman admired Itachi.

A frustrated Jashinist interrupted their peaceful game. "You really are dumb, aren't you? If you can't find Y/n anywhere, she's in her lab." Aiko said, being annoyed, since she was about to win, but Hidan had to distract her. Unlike Itachi, she had trouble concentrating. "I'm not stupid. I know that she's down there, but I don't want to get in trouble. Again." He mumbled the last part, embarassed that he was scared of a woman. Aiko laughed at that.

"What do you need from her?" Itachi wondered, side eyeing him. "The bitch said, she would give me a answer today, regarding her serving Lord Jashin." He explained.

"Stop being a coward. If you have luck she had a good day and will show mercy." Aiko told him, not really caring about his well being. He left not pleased by what the brat said. Itachi stood up, planning on also visiting Y/n, "Hey! Where are you going?" Aiko called out, slamming the cards on the table. "Y/n fell asleep again. There would be a unnecessary injured persons, if someone wakes her up."

The dark haired girl smirked due to him caring. "Seems like you grew closer to our Goddess, since you don't say "Y/n-san" anymore, hm?" She said, being amused. The Uchiha just rolled his eyes, continuing to walk. Aiko followed, since she disliked the thought of someone annoying Y/n by waking her up. It wasn't only Rai who knew about her barely sleeping. 

Arriving by the door, which had stairs behind it, stood Hidan, praying. Aiko wondered what Y/n did to him. "Are you praying?" Itachi asked, the Jashinist turned around with a annoyed look.

"It's none of your fucking buisness. Why are you two motherfuckers here?" Aiko rolled her eyes, opening the door. She started walking. The men followed her a few seconds later. There was Y/n with her arms on the table and head on her arms, sleeping. Her face was showing that she wasn't having a nice dream right now.

"She's really too incompetent to walk to her room." Hidan broke the silence. "Shut up. She has many things to do." Aiko defended her sensei. "And would that be?" Aiko's eyes moved to Itachi. The Goddess often worked on finding a cure for his illness. Aiko noticed that she was starring, so she quickly looked away. "What do I know?" She lied. The Uchiha noticed her starring.

All of them turned their attention back to Y/n, who was sobbing. Rai made her way to her owner to wake her up. "Is the fucking raven even allowed to be here?" 

"It's a crow, Hidan."

Y/n woke up, while yelling. "Don't kill him!" She looked at her crow. The red haired wiped the tears away. She pet Rai, while groaning in pain. Her back hurt. "Are you all right Y/n?" Aiko made her flinch with a yelp. The red head turned around, looking at the three. "You look terrible." Hidan admitted. "You really do look terrible." Y/n took a pencil and threw it at Hidan. "Hey! Why me? The brat agreed." He tried to defend himself. "You're a dick and the kid is just being honest." She answered as Aiko smirked at the Jashinist. He wanted to say something to the teen, but Itachi stopped him.

"Y/n, you should go to bed." Itachi adviced her. She had to smile at his words. "Thanks for caring so much, Itachi! Could you give me a piggy back ride by any chance?" Y/n wondered, hoping for a yes. The Uchiha looked at Aiko, who instantly knew what to do. "Alright! Let me just take the papers, so I can hand them to Pain." She said, taking the papers, dragging Hidan upstairs afterwards. "Bring her into her room and not yours this time!" the Jashinist yelled as he was dragged away. Then they were gone. 

He started to carry Y/n towards her room. "You give the best piggy back rides." She stated a smile on her face. "I don't think that there's a difference." He replied, having to hold back a smile. "If you say so. Yours are still better. They're special." It was quiet after her last sentence.