Second Chance (An Itachi Uchiha Love Story)

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Itachi must have seen Kisame right away because it only took a few moments of confused silence before the blue man was walking into the infirmary. He instantly knew that something was up with me, so he approached me quickly.

"Are you alright? Itachi didn't do anything to you, right?" Kisame didn't actually believe that the man would do something to me, he was just a bit worried after seeing the confused look on my face.

"No, of course, Itachi didn't do anything to me," I spoke softly, choosing my words carefully. "But I wouldn't say that I'm alright... Anyway, I need to check you out, so sit down and hush up." I smiled at Kisame, causing him to smile back at me.

"Check me out, huh?"

"Not like that!" My face went completely red at his teasing words.

"Why not? I remember we used to have plenty of fun checking each other out before."

"I... don't do anything like that anymore."

"Have fun?"

"Have sex. I don't have sex. With anyone."

"Oh? Why not?" Kisame seemed to be very concerned for me. I used to be somewhat of a whore I guess. I'd sleep with anyone who was of use to me. If they didn't have a reason for me to use them to my benefit in some way, I'd never touch them. However, after watching the man I loved die right in front of me, I never really got the urge to have sex anymore. It broke me in many ways.

"I just... never have felt like it." Kisame then chose that moment to kiss me. It was a passionate kiss that nearly set my heart on fire. However, it hurt more than anything. Not physically, of course, he was very gentle despite his looks, but emotionally. When Kisame realized that I wasn't kissing back, he pulled away and sadly smiled down at me.

"You really were broken over Itachi, weren't you?"

"His death shattered me, but believe me, Ki, your death hurt me nearly as much. I've always lo-" I was stopped by a hand over my mouth.

"You could never care for me the way you care for him. So please, Adryn, don't say it." Kisame's eyes screamed sadness, but just as fast as the feeling was there, it was gone. "Anyway, you don't need to check me over for any problems. I feel just fine. Nothing is wrong with me and if anything feels off I'll come to you right away. Alright, doc?"

"Kisame!" He was already out of the door though. I couldn't help but lean against the table behind me. My heart felt like it was breaking for him all over again. However, I didn't have long to think about it as my next patient was walking in. "Hello, Kuzu." I forced a smile and instantly he grumbled back to me.

"Don't pretend in front of me, Adryn. Something just happened with Kisame. I could see it in his eyes and it's written all over your face." Kakuzu's voice was of pure irritation.

"Oh god, please don't tell me that you are in love with me as well."

"Don't be so full of yourself."

"You're right, you could never love anything but money. Unless you are in love with Hidan..." He glared at me for that one, but it made me chuckle, bringing a more peaceful look onto his face.

I got right to work after that. I checked over him and made sure he was as healthy as he could be. He didn't have his extra hearts, but I told him I'd think of helping him out one of these days, but no promises. After that, the rest of the Akatsuki came in one by one. Nagato was the only one I was truly worried about, but he seemed to be just fine for some reason. He still had the Rinnegan, but his body was completely healthy. He even had his red hair again.