New Life

Chapter 1

Sasuke's P.O.V.

The morning sun was bright and shining through the curtains as I opened my eyes. Although that wasn't the first thing I noticed.

The very first thing I saw this morning was my brother's eyes, staring at me like he had all the time in the world as he stroked my hair.

I smiled again at the thought that we had nothing to worry about or kill anymore for that matter.

I curled up to Itachi's chest and rested my hand right hand on his head. I found myself playing with his hair.

"Are you awake now?"

His voice was deep and almost at a whisper. I haven't heard his voice this calm in a many years.

I yawned and rolled over on top of him. He responded with a small grunt because of my weight. Then just smiled and placed his hands on my waist.

"So I'll take that as a no?"

I could practically hear the smile in his voice.

"Do we have anything to do today? If not then I don't want to get up."

He chuckled a little and kissed me on the forehead. I, in turn, kissed him near his collarbone. I was lying on top of him after all.

It was times like these that I was glad Deidara had his own room.

"Well, I think we should probably get food for the week, and maybe say hello to the locals. You haven't seen Naruto or Sakura or Kakashi yet have you? Weren't they your friends?"

I groaned and rolled back over to my side of the bed. I sighed, remembering the days before I ran off to Orochimaru. They were full of ninja school, missions, and drama.

I hated almost everyone, mostly because they were annoying fan girls. That included Sakura and Ino.

I knew he was going to make me go sooner or later, so I just got up.

"See now that wasn't so hard."

He was smiling. I couldn't tell if he wanted me to hit him or not but I thought against it anyways. It's times like these that I really am glad that my subconscious is fully functional.

He ruffled my hair, which stays in its usual place no matter what you do to it, then got up and stretched.

"Do you want to take a shower first?"

Itachi sighed and said that he'll take a shower first so that I'm not waiting for him to be ready later. I nodded and then left, closing the door behind me.

I thought back to the last time he took a shower before we went to the Akatsuki base. When he was very forceful and very naked.

I knew I was blushing a deep shade of red and I also knew that Deidara was in the kitchen, so I tried to stifle my thoughts of Itachi and ultimately decided to eat something.

"Hey Sasuke. You look like you slept well."

"I did, thank you. Good morning."

"It'll be afternoon in about 15 minutes. You two slept like rocks. By the way you look a little red. Do you have a fever?"

Embarrassment hit me like a truck and my face got to be a deeper shade of red. I hoped he didn't know what I was thinking about.

"Uh, n-no I'm fine. I'm gonna get in the shower I guess."

It's so awkward between us now but he hasn't said anything about me completely shutting him down. I feel like I'm making it awkward. I wonder how long it will be before he gets his own place.

"Ok then. I'll see you later."

He sounded okay... right? I don't know anymore. Maybe I should just try to act normal around him.

I ultimately just let it go and started walking towards our bedroom. Hoping Itachi wasn't naked.

I approached the door and listened for a little. I could still hear the shower running so I opened the door and walked in. Our beige colored walls and blue and white bedspread greeted my eyes as I walked past our bookcase that was about half full.

I'm almost skeptical about this whole thing. Tsunade really must have gone easy on us because I honestly didn't think my plan was going to work.

I walked to the door that lead to the bathroom and knocked.

"Hey Itachi, are you almost done in there?"

No answer.

"You ok?"

Silence.

I started shaking uncontrollably at the thought that something might have happened.

I opened the door and immediately started looking for Itachi.

"Itachi are you ok I'm here."

I could only hear the running shower.

"Ya. What did you need?"

My eyes widened. I turned around and looked at the shower and saw Itachi's head poking out.

His hair was very long and soaked. I should leave now. Before I do something I shouldnt right now.

"Oh. Umm. N-Nothing in particular I was just ch-cheking on you. I'll be outside when your done."

I turned hurriedly to leave and had my hand on the door handle.

"Hold it."

I cringed and turned around.

"Is there something wrong with you seeing me while I'm in the shower? You look like your about to explode."

"Um, no not really."

"Well then what's wrong?"

'I can't tell him that I'm nervous to be around him when he looks like a fucking sex magnet!'

"Um, w-well I-"

"Is it that your not comfortable around me? Or maybe your have second thoughts? Or maybe it's just a small case of nervousness?"

He said the last one with a smirk.

I was blushing a deep red. He chuckled.

"I thought so. Get in the shower with me."

"What?! I can't, I'm um-"

"Nervous? I know. Get in."

I'm gonna lose this argument so I might as well give up now. I sighed and started to take off my clothes.

I stepped into the shower where the warm water greeted my foot. I felt Itachi wrap his arms around me.

"There's nothing here that I haven't seen already Sasuke."

I blushed and unravelled his arms from my waist so I could wash my body. I went to grab the soap and felt the cool bottle in my hand.

I squeezed some out and put it on my sponge and started rubbing myself with it.

"I could help you with that you know."

"I'm fine by myself."

"Ok. Whatever sugarlumps."

I cringed at the nickname, given to me by my mother. I hated that name. Made me want to punch him.

He on the other hand was smirking. He knew it pissed me off. Bastard.

"Fuck off."

Authors Note: Yay I'm finally done. I tried to make this chapter a little longer than usual. I hope you enjoyed the first chapter of the sequel of 'Fading Lines'. This is 'New Life'. I'm excited!!