Fatal Addiction (Itachi Uchiha)

99 - Without You

CHAPTER NINTY NINE
Without You
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Itachi's tired eyes open slowly, before quickly shutting again as the blinding light from a small crack in the window hits him. His heavy body begs for him to return to sleep, but Itachi has other plans for this fine morning.

Usually, this pair would have already been awakened by Reika's soft cries for attention or a feed. However, the lovely Konan offered to take care of their daughter for the previous night and this current morning to give the couple some much needed time alone.

Itachi turns over to Kana. His heart rhythmically beating with excitement as if being asleep left him overly deprived of his perfect woman.

With barely lifted eyelids he extends his arm out to wrap around her body. He expects to feel her soft skin under his fingertips, but is met with surprise as he feels nothing other than empty bed sheets.

Itachi instantly arises to a seated position.

Kana has never left their bedroom without gently whispering good morning or at least peppering his face with soft, loving kisses to signal she was about to leave. Itachi knows that she isn't mad at him. There hasn't been a fight to result in any pettiness or anger from her and if she was assigned a mission she would have told him. So, why leave without a goodbye or kiss?

Strange.

I'm overthinking it.

He shakes his head in disbelief.

She has me wrapped around her finger.

Itachi thinks to himself as he pushes the warm, fluffy blanket off and places his bare feet on the ground. With a soft sigh, he stands up and stretches his stiffened naked body. He takes a few steps towards the cabinet and swings it open to reveal two Akatsuki cloaks.

Why is Kana's cloak still here?

He cocks his head to the side in confusion.

After quickly dressing himself in his usual attire of a fishnet underlay, a navy top and navy sweatpants accompanied by his Akatsuki cloak and ninja shoes, Itachi vigorously pulls open Kana's clothes drawer.

All of her other clothes are still here.

The loud pattering noise of the shower's water suddenly resonates in Itachi's ears. That's probably Kana having a morning bath.

He shakes his head left to right again, muttering under his breath how stupid it was for him to be freaking out over quite literally — nothing. Itachi gently smooths out his black hair using his fingertips before securing the crossed-through Konoha headband on his forehead.

Taking note of an overwhelming desire for a cup of coffee, he opens the bedroom door and makes his way down to the kitchen area while reminding himself to take a warm soak later when the bathroom is free.

Although Itachi has already told himself that his sweet girl is currently showering... there is a strange feeling in the pit of his stomach that he can't seem to shake off. He tries his best to ignore it while steadily walking into the kitchen.

"Hm, good morning, Itachi!" Deidara cheerily greets as his never-faltering bubbly persona shines through even in the early hours of the morning.

"Good morning, Deidara." Itachi responds with a barely visible gentle smile. Soon after, his dark eyes sparkle at the sight of Reika in Konan's arms on the couch in the other room. Itachi approaches to take his daughter into his hold. With joy, he leans down and plants a kiss on her forehead. Her ridiculously bright blue eyes are replications of Kana's, and he feels calmer just looking at them. After spending a few more minutes with her, Itachi returns Rei into Konan's loving care.