Living in Japan!

Chapter 33 - Sasuke? Smiling??

Itachi was true to his word. The pizza arrived in about 15 minutes and we now sat around the table. I was pleased by the order. On my left was Sasuke, his left was Hidan, then Regan, then Itachi who was at my right.

The pizza was amazing, but what was more amazing was Itachi's hand on my knee. Shivers ran up my spine, and a permanent blush settling on my cheeks.

"So the two of you are going back to school tomorrow right?" Sasuke asked, putting his hand on mine.

"Uh.. Yea. We'll be back in school, no worries. We just have to take it easy, so we won't be participating in gym much." I laughed nervously, pulling my hand into my lap before eating more of my pizza. "Regan, how have you been faring without me?"I joked winking at her, causing her to roll her eyes at me. "It's been so peaceful. I actually got some studying done." I gasped.

"For real?? I can never get that atrocity down!" I shouted across the table. Sasuke and Itachi laughed at me. "You know, we can help you study." I laughed. "It's fine. I do well all on my own." I stated proudly.

I put my hand on Itachi's hand that was on my knee. A grin spread across my lips. His hand alone gave me such a high. In that touch we were in a way connected, and that's all I needed right now to get me through the day. Though I was slightly disappointed that we wouldn't be getting much alone time, meaning this would probably be the most I can get for a while.

A feeling washed over me and I interlocked our touching hands and smiled. These were the moments I'd always cherish. I gave Regan a naughty grin and she smiled happily. I was glad she was happy. "Regan! How much longer is left of this school year?" I asked honestly curious.

We entered in the middle of the semester, so it made sense that the term was almost up.

Sasuke answered as Regan was thinking. "This is finals week, hn." He answered my eyes widened. "Holy shit! Already???" I slammed my free hand on the table. Regan looked at Sasuke with wide eyes too.

Itachi smiled. "Ertha. If you'd like, I can help you study. Freshman year was my best year. I'm sure I could help you study for something. I looked up at him with sparkles in my eyes. "Really? That'd be amazing! I've never been good at studying! Hehehe." I rubbed the back of my head nervously.

Regan rolled her eyes. "Of course. You two are practically dating already aren't you?" I turned crimson over her statement. "W-what? Dating? No no. You're imagining things." I waved my hand over my nose awkwardly.

Looking over, I noticed Itachi blushing as well, and our hands held each other tighter. "I'll come with you and Sasuke after school tomorrow, and we can study? Is that ok?" Itachi looked upwards as if considering it. Then he nodded. "My friend Kisame will be here too, is that ok?" I nodded.

'Who's Kisame?' I thought excitedly.

My morning classes passed relatively quickly. It was lunch already, and I couldn't wait for the end of the day to come, because I'd get to spend more time with my boyfriend. Ooh! Butterflies flooded to my stomach just acknowledging him as my boyfriend. 

I was going to talk to Itachi about telling Regan because I was absolutely glowing with happiness, and I was sure she already had her suspicions. 

As I was practically skipping to my locker to retrieve my lunch, a hand grabbed my wrist and I squealed. I turned to see one of the Uchihas. Sadly, it was not my Uchiha. It was Sasuke Uchiha. "Hihi Sasuke-kun! Did you need something?" I asked perkily, not letting my disappointment show. 

"Uh, yea. I was wondering, if you wanted to eat lunch with me outside? Just us?" He offered scratching the back of his head in an almost nervous manner. Confused by his nervousness, I furrowed my eyebrows slightly, but nodded. "Sure! I'd love to!" He closed his eyes and smiled.

Now I was freaked out. Sasuke? Smiling???