CROW (ITACHI X READER)

CHAPTER 2:

Itachi

She was more beautiful than I remember. Even with only seeing her side profile, I instantly knew it was her. On the outside, I may be calm but on the inside I was a ball of emotions.

Ecstatic after seeing her for so long, nervous about how she'll react and sad for missing so many years of her life.

When I enrolled Izuna here for school, I was so desperate that I didn't look into the teacher like the rest; I just prayed he'd wanted to stay.

When I received the call that he hadn't been demanding to leave, I finally let out a relieved breath and set up a meeting.

What I didn't expect was to walk into a classroom and seeing that the only woman I have ever loved was my sons teacher.

For a few seconds I watched them interact, when I saw her tap two fingers on his forehead my heart skipped and a smile graced my lips. 'She was doing my move.'

It made me happier than I ever thought was possible, I was worried for a second she might not have remembered me.

"I had a very good friend when I was younger, he used to do that to me." Her voice broke me out of my thoughts.

"My daddy said it means 'I love you" I tensed in panic because my son was telling secrets he wasn't suppose to tell. I watched her cheeks turn pink and my eyes narrowed on them. 'Interesting'

"Your daddy sounds like a very smart man." I couldn't get over her voice, it had matured and it was no longer squeaky, it was also a bit smoky. The sound heated my body like an aged scotch, it was as addictive as her appearance.

The shift of the principal behind me reminded me of why we were here so I unfortunately interrupted your conversation. When your eyes finally connected with mines, it was like coming home. When I watched my son whisper in your ear like you were best friends and hold your hand like he'd done it a thousand times, I melted.

I felt like I could finally breath again, 12 years ago I was taken away from her and now staring into the eyes of the woman I swore i'd keep forever; I knew i'd never leave her again.

"Shall we get started?" She asked when we were all seated and we all nodded, my lips tipped slightly when I saw Izuna's nod.

"I would just like to know how you plan to go forward with his lessons." I said and she nodded then placed her pen between her teeth and pulled out a folder, it was fucking distracting.

I heard the principals sharp intake of air and I side eyed him, his gaze was fixed on her mouth and I clenched my jaw trying to suppress my murderous thoughts.

For the next 20 minutes or so, she went over ideas of what she thought were good topics to hit. I loved how this school operated, it was all independent learning.

Smaller class rooms, less students, more attention of teachers if needed and every student is based off their learning level but wasn't separated into different classes because of it.

I thought it was brilliant and I was glad my son agreed. She continuously made sure to involve Izuna into our conversation and I swore I saw my son fall in love with her. I smirked and would laugh out loud if I could.

'Like father, like son.'

"What are you doing tonight?" I asked her when the meeting finished and the principal left. I was watching her move around the classroom cleaning while Izuna followed and helped.

"Tonight?" She asked without stopping what she was doing. "Umm, not sure yet. Probably grade papers." She shrugged and passed my son a basket, pointing to an area where he could put it.

"Come get food with us." I said and she paused.

Slowly she turned towards me, she leaned against the desk behind her and smirked. "Usually that's a question." She said.

My lips twitched. "Usually."

My response warranted me a small smile and a shake of her head. "Ask me, don't demand." she said and I huffed out a laugh. Still sassy. Good to know.

"Will you come get food with us?" I asked sweetly and she smiled.

"Sure, i'd love to." She turned back to her tasks and I simply sat back and watched how she interacted with my son.

It was amazing what a few hours together did, I have never seen him open up like this, or smile, or laugh, or just enjoy himself. I could tell he liked her and he has never liked any woman like this. I blame his parasite of a mother for that.

We arrived at an Italian restaurant an hour later and I placed a hand on the small of her back to lead her to a table. To everyone else we probably look like a family, my hand on her back, my sons hand in hers; it felt right.

I pulled out her chair and she sat, patting the seat next to her for Izuna to sit. When he was set up with coloring pages and we each had a glass of wine, I decided to ask the questions I was dying to know the answers to.

"Where did you go?" My question caused her to tense and she let out a harsh breath.

"I could ask you the same thing." She replied and shook her head before continuing. "I stayed in Konoha for high school but it was a rough time for me, it was like everyone there never let me forget about the fact you were gone."

She swirled the wine around in her glass then looked up at me. "When I left for college, I needed a fresh start. I changed my last name because I didn't want my parents shadow to follow me and I never looked back."

"I'm sorry you had a rough time." I said sincerely and she smiled. "I looked for you, you know? When I received my trust fund at 18, that's the first thing I did but I couldn't find you. It makes sense now why."

Her eyes widened and she let out a quiet curse before snickering. "I looked for you too, even with money no one would give me any information." She confessed shyly and for the first time since I was separated from her, I smiled fully.

"And now we're here." I chuckled lowly.

She smiled and looked down at my son. "Yeah, im the teacher of your son. You both must me proud." She began coloring with my son and he let out a shy smile she couldn't see.

I smirked while she kept her gaze on my son. "Both?" I questioned.

"You and your wife. You both must be proud of the son you have raised." She looked at me and her face portrayed her discomfort.

I was ashamed to admit I felt happy seeing that face, I couldn't help but wonder if she were jealous. "There's no wife." I replied.

She waved her hand in the air. "Girlfriend then." I couldn't hold back the smirk and I shook my head.

"No girlfriend either."

"Boyfriend, then?" She quipped with a teasing smirk.

I laughed. "Still quick, I see."

"Some things don't change." She smiled and paused before nodding. "Anyways, I'm sorry for assuming."

I looked from her to my son who's currently gazing up at her with adoration. "I understand why you'd assume." I tipped up the side of my lip, portraying the fact that I didn't want to talk about this. She nodded and was about to say something when Izuna spoke up.

"I don't have a mommy. But I want one.." He spoke softly and his last sentence broke my heart. I hated Izumi for what she did to me, to us and especially him but I could never fully hate her. She gave me him and I will forever be grateful.

"I'm sure you'll have a wonderful mommy that will love you. Don't lose hope." You told him with a smile and his bottom lip wobbled, instantly you too him into your arms and hugged him.

I knew then that I wouldn't never lose her again, I searched for her for years, poured money, sweat and blood to find her. Now that she was sitting in front of me and consoling my son, I felt settled for the first time in years.