Stand By Me

STAND BY ME - chapter 10

"Itachi!" Mikoto exclaimed, running to her son, embracing him. Itachi patted his mom's back, and let go of her hug, smiling.

"I'm glad you're safe," Fugaku commented, his eyes smiling, "How is Hiashi's daughter?"
"She sustained several invasive injuries, but she'll be okay." Itachi responded.

"Ah! I'm glad you got to spend time with her!" Mikoto couldn't help but grin, nudging Itachi's elbow.
"Mom-"
"What's going on?" Fugaku asked, curiously, which was unlike him. Itachi's father was extremely perceptive of his son's feelings. Fugaku didn't like to pry into his son's private life too often, unless it was important.

Itachi stayed silent for a moment, looking at his mother and father.

"C'mon Itachi," Mikoto motioned for her son to continue speaking, "You can tell us anyth-"
"I've asked Aya to be my date for Shisui's wedding." Itachi said, non-hesitantly.

Fugaku sighed, crossing his arms, staring at his wife, "It was inevitable." Mikoto nodded.

Mikoto gleamed with happiness, "Oh, Fugaku! Remember when we were like that! So in love and happy!"

Fugaku chuckled, "Honey, we still are." Mikoto held onto her husband's arm.

"It's too early to be speaking of such things." Itachi said, rubbing the nape of his neck.

"I'm happy for you, Itachi," Fugaku said, sternly, "But I suggest you let her parents know."

"I was going to do that," Itachi said, hands on his hips, "I'm free for now, so I suppose I'll go do that. I'll see you."

Itachi walked out of the house and throughout the Uchiha district, and onto his way to the Hyuga's house.

--- AYA AND KAYUMI ---

"I can't believe we just looked at 10 different dresses," Kayumi said, eating ramen while watching Aya try on a variety of dresses. "I want Itachi to go dumb and speechless when he sees you. Let's not give up!"

I looked at her and laughed, "Itachi going dumb and speechless? I feel like that would never happen, not in a million years..." I looked at myself in the mirror, the dress I had on right now hugged every curve of my body perfectly. "This has to be the one, Kayumi!" I exclaimed, almost desperate.

"You have such a delicate figure, Aya!" Kayumi said, "I'm in awe! Ugh. What's your secret?"
"Oh, that..." I said, "Get abducted by a disgusting snake - he'll make you lose your appetite and you'll lose some weight."
Kayumi sweat-dropped. "Hah, right..."
"Kayumi, you shouldn't worry. Your wedding dress is phenomenal. I'm sure Shisui will shed a tear when he sees you."

Kayumi's eyes widened, "He better cry when he sees me..." she said, "I know I will when I see him. I love him with all my heart. I can't believe this is happening."

I couldn't help but squeal. "Ugh! You're going to spend the rest of your life with someone you love. You know I'm a hopeless romantic!"

Kayumi winked at me, "You'll get your chance too, shorty."
"Hey! I'm not that short..." My arms dangled to the side.
"You're funny. Itachi literally towers over you."
"Is that a bad thing?!"
"Nah!" Kayumi flipped her hair, "It just means you guys will have more fun in bed!"
I looked at her, baffled by her comment. My face turned hot, and red. I had to cover my mouth. I ran inside of the change room and hid. "Ugh! Kayumi! Why must you do this to me!"

I heard Kayumi evilly laughing. "You're so fun to tease, I can't resist!"

"Jokes aside, I think I'm going with this kimono..." I stepped out of the change room, "I really like it."