Love, Itachi ➛ Itachixreader

As Easy As Breathing

The forecast for the evening called for bright, clear skies and warm temperatures. It was definitely a perfect day for a date, despite the fact you had no idea where Itachi was taking you.

You dressed in a floor length dress which felt light and flowed in the wind. On both sides of the dress, long slits were cut all the way to your upper thigh. Your hair was arranged in a beautiful half up half down style. Where half of your hair was tied, Sakura had placed sakura flowers there, saying it would bring you good luck.

Before leaving your apartment to meet Itachi, you look over yourself one more time in the mirror. It was definitely uncommon for you to dress up like this, but nevertheless, you felt radiant. Knowing how beautiful you looked eased your anxiety a little, although not by much.

As you made your way to the main gate of the village, the sweat in the palm of your hands started to get more and more out of control. What if he doesn't feel the same way I do about the date? What's going to happen if I'm overthinking this? Is this even allowed? Many thoughts flood your mind as the gate comes into view, becoming larger and larger with every step you take.

Once you were right outside the village gate, you looked around for Itachi. It was a few minutes before 6 so you decided to sit on the bench by the gate. You breath nervously, wondering what tonight is going to be like.

A cough breaks the silence around you. Itachi was standing beside the bench, trying to get your attention.

"Good evening, Y/n" he says, his cheeks a soft pink color.

Itachi wanted to look his best for the date. His dark hair that normally sported a loose ponytail, now laid completely down past his shoulders. He sported a tight fitting black shirt and black pants, with a deep red wine colored jacket hanging from his shoulders down to his knees. The usual necklace he wore was still around his neck, accentuating his outfit.

You were amazed at how good looking Itachi was. You also felt relieved, knowing he was putting the same effort into the date as you were. Taking in the handsome man in front of you, butterflies fill your stomach as heat rises from your chest to your cheeks.

"Good evening, Itachi" you finally replied, hoping that you didn't sound like you had been thrown off guard by his attire.

Itachi offers his hand to you and as you take it, he gently kisses your hand in his. Heat rushes over your entire body as you become flustered and nervous. He gives you a smile, hoping to make you feel more at ease. You return the smile and giggle a little, letting the jitters of the date flow out of your body.

"So where is it you'll be taking me to, Captain?" you ask flirtatiously.

He smirks as he pulls you next to him, not letting go of your hand. "Come with me and I'll show you."

The two of you walk side by side, nervously. Itachi was trying to remember all of the tips Shisui gave him when he was preparing for the date, but so far he's acted only on instinct. He felt like a different person around you, one who wasn't pressured by his clan or by his duties as a Captain of the Special Forces. He felt light, happy even. You brought a sense of calm into his chaotic and serious life. He was able to relax around you and be himself, something he had never been allowed to do before.

"Y/n, how would you feel about joining my squad?" Itachi asks you. Although it could put you both in an awkward situation, he wanted you on his squad. He wanted you for both your talent and skill, but also because he wanted to be around you.

You give a soft hum as you think about how to reply. You've seriously thought about joining the force, but you wondered what parts of your life would have to be sacrificed. Your friends? Your free time? Possible relationships?