When Mothers Meddle

Chapter 19- Ahh, Love

Itachi

Itachi nuzzled his nose against Sakura's head, darting his tongue out to trace the shell of her ear. He relished her giggled moan as she arched her back against him.

"Are you tired?" He whispered the words before proceeding to trace kisses down her jaw, twisting her around so he could kiss her.

The meeting last week had gone as he'd expected it to go, there had been hostility and anger, but there had also been calm acceptance of his decision. His mother's preparedness had surprised him but in a good way. It had taken a few days of meetings for things to settle down and of course the obligatory feast.

And now, they were back at Emi's inn for some much-needed private time. She'd laughed, telling him she'd been in on the whole thing from the start and he'd given her a hard time for all the fuss she'd made. But deep inside he couldn't be angry at her. He might never have taken the chance if not for her push.

"I'm not tired, but I am hungry." Sakura grinned at him. "Do you think Emi would bring us food without a fuss?"

Itachi rolled his eyes. "Are you willing to risk it?"

"Good point." Sakura sighed and swung her feet to the side of the bed. "That tea house is calling my name anyway."

"Sakura," Itachi caught her arm, pulling her back to the bed with a frown.

"Is something wrong?"

He ran his fingers over the creases that lined her forehead. "I just want to tell you, I'm sorry."

"Sorry?"

"For the trouble Hibiki and the others gave you."

Sakura snorted. "They were just being Uchiha's, really."

"If it happens again," he swallowed, hating the thought of his clan hurting her. "You'll tell me?"

"I will." She rested her head on his shoulder. "And you, if you worry about how I'm managing, you'll talk to me?"

"I will."

"Good." She stood, stretching her back before she reached for her clothes. "Oh, and your mother, your aunt, and that elder whose name I can never remember?"

Itachi groaned. "Yes?"

"They've already asked when we're going to have babies. They're taking bets on hair and eye color, and whether they'll have a Sharingan." She giggled. "Oh and Tsunade."

"Well, if they start meddling, we will put them in their place this time." He stood, pulling her into his arms to kiss her. "I'm done with the interference."

She cradled her head on his chest. "Me too."