Love, Itachi ➛ Itachixreader

New Instructor

You had been on cloud nine for several days after your date with Itachi. You both radiated happiness anywhere you went and started to spend more time with one another outside of training times. Although you were happy, one thing started to nag you in the back of your head.

What were you and Itachi?

Neither of you have talked about the kiss you shared and another kiss hasn't happened since. Sure, you've been spending more time together, but you two mostly talk and swap stories of your childhood or missions you've completed. 

You really wanted to know how he felt about you. Did he think the kiss was too much? Did it make him realize he didn't like you as much as he thought? You didn't want to rush things between you and Itachi but you wanted some kind of answer as to what he thought of your relationship. 

You firmly decided to ask him today during training. In the mirror, you had been rehearsing how to ask him in a way that didn't make you sound needy or desperate. You just wanted an answer so your mind could relax a little and not stress over small things, no matter how important it was to you.

As you made your way to the usual training spot, you quickly noticed Itachi wasn't there. Instead, you noticed the white haired ninja who had been in charge of teaching your classmates when you were genin. 

Although you weren't on his team, you always thought Kakashi Hatake was extremely young to be teaching genin. He was a little less than 10 years older than yourself, the fact that majority of his face was covered made him appear younger.

Like always, his face was buried in his favorite book, paying you no mind. You walked right up to him and ask, trying to hide your disappointment, "Where is Itachi?" 

"Well, hello to you too miss y/n" his eyes still locked on his book. His smooth voice has a way of making you feel like his good friend, but it also has a hint of something hidden in it. Much like the sense of 'I'm more superior than you, but I'll never say it'. He didn't mean any malice when he talked to anyone, it was just hard to hide that energy when you're a living ninja prodigy. 

"Kakashi, why are you here? Where's Itachi?" you're slightly impatient, knowing he's just avoiding your answer. 

His one visible eye looks up at you with interest. "Why do you want to know so bad?"

You weren't sure how to to respond. Because you like him? Because you two enjoy spending time together even though he's your new Captain?

"Uh, no reason. He's the one that's supposed to be training me for the forces. That's all." You manage to hide the embarrassment that was noticeable on your cheeks. 

Kakashi closes the book he was reading, finding you more entertaining. "I believe Lady Tsunade had mentioned you would be training with current and former members of the force. So today is your lucky day y/n, I'm training you."

If you could see his mouth, you'd bet he'd be smirking at you right now. He was right, Lady Tsunade had said that, but you'd forgotten all about it as you got more and more acquainted with Itachi.

"What could some pirate teach me that Itachi can't?" you tease, giving your words a little punch.

"Ouch, miss y/n. I'm not sure how you play with Itachi, but you play nice when you're with me." he teases back, pushing you to say aloud what you're keeping secret about you and Itachi.

Just as you're about to say something smart-assed back, a familiar crow swoops down and lands on your shoulder. A note was tied to it's foot. You quickly take the note and send the bird on its way.

Dear Y/n, 

 I apologize for not being able to tell you sooner, but I've been sent on an urgent mission. Please train well with Kakashi, but don't get too close. I have another date planned for us once I get back to make up for my absence. 

I promise to return soon. I want to see your smile.

From, Itachi

You feel disappointed, but you know it can't be helped. You grinned as you reread the part about him wanting to see your smile. Maybe once he's back you can ask him about your relationship since you didn't have the chance today.

You wander back to the part where he warns to not get too close with Kakashi. Was he trying to warn you about him? Or what if he was jealous? Which means he likes you?!

Kakashi notices your huge grinning face as you stare happily at the note Itachi's crow left you. There's something there, he thought to himself. If there was anything Kakashi truly loved, it was learning secrets. He never spread secrets of course, it was just fun and harmless to learn about them. 

He decides to push you once more. "Ooh, what's that? A love letter?"

Your body stiffens up as you remember that you're not alone. Quickly shoving the note into your pocket, you manage to say "N-No, just an informational message." 

"Hmm, I don't think thats all it was. Your expression told me so." His eye closed, showing that he was grinning beneath his mask. Kakashi always wore a mask covering his nose, chin, and neck and his Leaf headband sat angled on his forehead, covering his left eye. Never in your years of knowing him have you ever seen the facial features he kept hidden. 

"Anyway, aren't we supposed to be training? We're just wasting precious daylight." You change the subject, making it seem like it was Kakashi's fault for holding up training. He decides to put his little game on pause as he gives a long sigh.

"I guess you're right. I'll give you a quick introduction about me, even though you are slightly familiar with me." He continues, "I was once apart of the Special Forces Unit. Technically, I was in Itachi's position before I retired."

This surprised you. You knew Kakashi was an incredible ninja, but you had no idea he ranked so high in the Special Forces. 

"I quickly rose the ranks in the Special Forces, earning me respect amongst ninjas over twice my age. It's a hard job, and it can also be extremely demanding of your body and mental health, but for those who have the constant urge to defend, it's a great gig. I had to retire due to, well, things. So that is why I am here as a former member to train you while Captain Itachi is absent."

He breezed over his reason for quitting to easily. You wanted to know more, but decided against asking for now. 

"You know, y/n, I was the one who trained Itachi when he first joined the force."

Your eyes widen with surprise. He catches the look on your face and says in a low voice "So that means there isn't anything your Itachi can do that I can't do better." 

Was he flirting with you? Or just trying to knock you off guard? Either way, you distract yourself by laying out the equipment you'll be using for training. Kakashi gets the hint as he explains to you the training schedule he planned while Itachi is gone. 

Of course you wouldn't know, but Kakashi always had an eye for you. He thought it was just a recognition of your abilities, but once you became older, he realized that that wasn't the only reason he was drawn to you. He planned on aiding your training sure, but he also planned to get closer to the girl within his reach now. 

A/N-

sorry this chapter was a little on the short side, but the next one will be a bit longer~

p.s. Kakashi is like 27 years old, so he aged down a lil