The Sacrifice (Uchiha Itachi x Reader LEMON)

Chapter II: A Mission

~Flashback~

You were sitting in the living room of the Akatsuki premises, hanging out with some of the members. Well, to be more accurate each member was minding their own business. Sasori was caressing his wooden dolls, Deidara was doing his thing with the clay, Kakuzu was counting his precious money and Itachi was reading a book. Unfortunately for them, you had nothing to waste your time with.

"Iiita-kuun" you nagged as boredom was taking you over.

He completely ignored you and he stayed focused on his reading as if you were a ghost that couldn't be seen or heard.

"Oi, Ita-kun" you insisted, annoyance building up in you.

The others had stopped because of noisy you who were distracting them. Although the Uchiha still pretended you didn't exist. Irritated at his usual behavior you stood up from your seat and walked towards him. To your surprise, he slightly lifted his head, meeting your angry gaze, but he reacted only because your figure was interfering with the light, darkening the pages of the book he was holding. Pointing up your index finger you continued your blabbering: 

"What are you doing?"

In the sound of his, he closed his eyed in disappointment at your stupidity (sorry :3)

"I am reading a book (y/n)-san"

"Eh? Why would you do that in your free time?I can't stand books, I hate reading and studying. It's pointless anyway" you complained unable to comprehend your partner's way of thinking.

"You are wrong. In Medical Jutsu, one of the most important Ninjutsus, studying is necessary" Sasori filled you in while craving his doll.

"That's bul-" you started to say but Itachi interrupted you, closing his book with force.

"Enough. (Y/n)-san let's get going" he suggested after rising from the sofa he was sitting on. 

"Aye aye" you nodded sarcastically. 

~End of Flashback~

During the mission none of you dares to break the silence. The atmosphere was awkward and your return to the hideout seemed as if it took an eternity. However, by the time of your arrival you had decided to have an audience with Leader-sama. 

You both kept walking down the hallway as silence filled the air even when you two parted ways. 

~Time Skip~

After you audience with Pein, a new secret mission was assigned only to you; to spy on Konoha and gain information about the Jinchuuriki. That's what you were supposed to do, or so Pein thought. 

And so you left the Akatsuki base without informing Itachi of your departure. 

~Time Skip~

Two months had passed since you left off. You stayed in Konoha for all this time, fulfilling your mission as a spy and at the same time becoming Tsunade's-sama apprentice in Medical Ninjutsu. Since you had left the village at a really early age no one recognized you as the "outcast" of the Hyuuga and Uchiha clans. And so, as your mission went smoothly it was about time you had returned to your organisation. 

The members who were in the living room and welcomed you were Deidara, Sasori and Kakuzu; as usual. Being happy to see them again after so long-even though they soon went back to what they were doing- after stopping by Pein to give him your report, you thought it was about time you met with your partner. 

While you were thinking about these things, you stopped outside of Itachi's room. You were kind of hesitant to knock so you stood there still, thinking about it. Suddenly your sad expression was replaced by a shocked look on your face at the sound of the door opening from inside. You raised your head and you felt it heating up. 

"I-ita-kun!" the tone of your voice could be interpreted as shy yet cheerful. 

Your reaction was justified as anyone would freeze awkwardly in front of the same view. A shirtless Uchiha, with a bath towel hanging around his neck and his toned abs showing. Another noticeable part about his built body was the V cut the lead down his groin, which wasn't visible as he had his ninja pants on. After thoroughly inspecting his lower half your eyes traveled all the way up locking on his face. You noticed his hair was let down and not in his usual loose ponytail, falling on his broad muscular shoulders. 

Then your staring ended as you realized his onyx orbs were observing you with a look you couldn't translate. 

"Tadaima*" you added blushing yet smiling. 

He stood there, gazing in your eyes, uninterested. 

"Eto*..." you looked away scratching the back of your head, the redness remaining on your cheeks. 

"Don't expect me to welcome you" he stated strictly. 

His words took you by surprise and you turned to meet his glaring eyes.

"You suggested to go on enemy's territory just by yourself. I thought you were smarter than that (Y/n)-san" he went on calmly but his voice was emitting disappointment. 

"I just-" you started but he interrupted you. 

"You are not that strong to take on such risky missions. I don't know your stupid reason but stop searching for power and doing such idiotic things. You'll end up harming yourself" throughout his lecture he didn't show any emotions. He was cold and distant, as if he was forced to tell you all that; as always. 

The situation, or rather his behavior caused anger to build up inside you. Never before had you spoken back to Itachi, but this time you gathered all the courage you could, tightening your first and burst out: 

"What are you talking about? Don't give me this crap. You are nothing more than a cold hearted S-rank criminal who didn't hesitate to murder his entire clan. Don't you dare talk to me like you are any better. Your stupidity will be the death of you; letting your little brother live. And when that time comes, I am going to be so happy to be rid of you!" you yelled, as tears were leaving your eyes making you sloppy. 

Seeing the Uchiha smirking as if he was enjoying your state, made you even more mad; if such a thing as even possible. Not wanting to see his annoying expression anymore -although his abs didn't bother you- you took your leave. 

What you didn't notice though, was the change of Itachi's expression as you were walking away. His "proud" smirk had not turned into a smile...hiding sadness behind it. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                    to be continued...

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*Tadaima: I'm home
*Eto: well...