Living in Japan!

Chapter 31 - Who Knew Hands Could Be So Thrilling?

I was released from the hospital with only a few cuts from the windshield the day after that. Nothing seriously injured either of us. I couldn't say the same for Itachi's car, but we both made it out alright which was what was important.

Itachi and I were also officially a couple! But that doesn't mean we've announced anything yet. Not even Regan knows yet. It had only been a day and we didn't want to be easy by telling people before we knew for sure it would last.

I wanted it to last but I had to consider his feelings too. We'd go on a few official dates and figure it out from there. Simple.

After that, I'd tell her if she hasn't already figured it out. I wasn't good at masking excitement. Not only that, Regan was pretty good at reading people.

Itachi and I were on the bus now. His car was totaled and we didn't want Hidan to take us home so we settled for taking the bus. We both sat next to each other and alternating from holding hands to having his warm hand on my thigh. Either was comfortable for me.

It felt surreal that we were together. He was sweet and he cared about me. That's all I need in a guy. We clicked, in that way that my hand felt right in his. What was even better, he didn't hide himself from me.

He was honest with how he felt. Even if it was... Perverted. I chuckled remembering his nosebleed over my maid outfit at the cat café. I leaned my head on his shoulder.

I felt his lips on the top of my head and I turned crimson and resisted the urge to look up at him. I relaxed as his arm came around my shoulder, pulling me closer to him.

There was nothing I wanted more than to stay like that forever. In his embrace, inhaling his scent. I was a very sweet scent. I just couldn't put my finger on what it was. My eyes were closed, but they didn't have to be open, to feel everything.

I might have just fallen asleep if we hadn't arrived at our destination. It was at the mall I had met Sasuke and the gang. It was close to the Uchiha residence, so we figured we'd stop here before going there.

We get off the bus holding hands, while I was blushing with happiness. This was so new to me. These butterflies in my stomach kept me rooted to reality. Not like it was a bad thing. I loved the searing feeling of warmth as Itachi's hand clutched mine as we walked up to the mall.

I pondered the idea if we even had an objective of coming here. Surely there could've been a closer stop to our homes. Is this a date? I thought to myself. My stomach did gymnastics as I thought these silly teenage thoughts, but I couldn't help it. I was here with my very attractive boyfriend alone with no particular objective other than to pass time before heading home from the hospital.

Things can happen. Very adult things.

...

Just kidding. I'm not that bad. Even if he was my boyfriend, it's only been a few hours. It takes years to build that much trust for those things. Well, at least for me that is.

(( A/N: I keep seeing these, so imma start putting them here!))
{Time skip brought to you by... Fish Sticks!}

I held a single bag of school supplies while Itachi held a bunch of bags with various goods. I felt really bad, because I was the owner of most of them. Itachi told me he'd carry the others like a gentleman, but I still felt like I should be the one to carry them. If not a few more. I just stared at my shoes with a blush.

We were standing on the curb waiting for Hidan and Regan. They were gonna pick us up and we'd hang at the Uchiha's place for the night. Their house was large enough to house us and many more. Itachi's parents were famous business owners before they died. I don't know much on how they died... The brothers didn't really talk about it much.

"I... I had fun!" I squeaked out nervously. He laughed. "I did too Ertha... I did too." He mumbled off at the end. At this point, I had the overwhelming urge to hold his hand, but it was occupied with bags.

As a compromise, I grasped onto the sleeve of his black jacket. If I looked up at him, I'd have died of embarrassment. But, taking the chance I peeked up at his slightly pink face. Our eyes met and I basically turned into Hinata.

"I-I-I... S-sorry... I-I just..." I covered my face with the collar of my shirt. Itachi smiled and shifted the bags so he could clasp my fingers.

Who knew hands could be so thrilling?