Ghosts of the Past

I can't do it

A/N

Sorry for the late updates guys!

I kept wondering why Itachi hugged me that day, or why he even rescued me in the first place. I could have just rotten in there and died. But noooo, he just have to come and save me. I couldn't even bring myself to kill him anymore!

I paced in my room back and forth. Is it possible that I'm having feelings for him? No. That's just impossible.

I shook my head furiously and looked at the mirror, gazing at my reflection anxiously. I already need to make up my mind. ShouldI? He's the reason for those mishaps anyways. But he's still my comrade. Before and now.

I closed my eyes and let out a big breath. Okay, I can do this.

I sighed mentally. This is just like my love-hate issues with Konoha. I grabbed some kunai and put it inside my holster and hid it under the folds of my cloak. I didn't dare to bring my katanas for I fear it will blow the cover away.

I walked out of my room and slowly closed the door. Trying to look unsuspicious as possible as I searched for Itachi. While I was walking, I decided to formulate a plan in my head.

I should do this while Istill can. I will lead him to the lake, since he's weak with water, and kill him there.

Yes, yes, great plan. I should defeat him the way I did to Kisame. Drown him and electrocute him. But this time, with enough power to kill him and-

I'm so lost in my thoughts and I did not notice Itachi standing just a few feet ahead of me, when I saw him, I jumped slightly in surprise.

"Ah! I-itachi... I was uh... wondering if you could.. go to the lake with me?" I tried using the 'shy type' to see if it will work.

He nodded and signaled me to follow him. "Sure."

I smiled. "Ah, thanks!" But inside, I'm beginning evilly. Ha! The 'shytype' really works every time. Even with international and ruthless criminals.

We walked together in silence until we reached the tiny lake in the edge of Iwa. (dunno if there's one.. but....) I sighed contentedly at the view. "Neh Itachi. This looks so much like the one we had in Konoha, right?"

He looked slightly surprised by my question so I continued. "Oh, you know, the one where we usually sit together with Aoi and-"

I stopped mid-sentence, realizing what I just said and cursed mentally. Itachi on the other hand, just stared at me and nodded slightly. "Yea.. it sure does.."