The Fallen Angel (Uchiha Love Story)

Chapter 38 - The Akatsuki

The orange-haired shinobi jumps in front of us.

"Hi, Pein-sama", I smile lazily.

He nods and directs his attention to Itachi.

"She's tired. We'll continue with the membership procedures tomorrow. She'll be sleeping in your room for now", he instructs, his face solid as stone.

"Yes, Leader-sama", Itachi complies, sounding relieved.

Itachi walks through the many darkly-lit halls before stopping in front of one door. He let's me down slowly and almost reluctantly. My arms linger around his neck before realizing I had to let go. I smile, trying to hide my blush. What the f**k is happening to me?

His room had a large king-sized bed, a few cabinets, and a door probably leading to the bathroom. Of course it wasn't the most luxurious, but it was perfect in simplicity. He didn't have a lot of possessions, but they do have to move around often.

I yawn, tiredly. I was worn out. I felt like hell. I didn't exactly have the best day either. The best thing happening to me today would be sleep.

Itachi chuckles, picks me up, and lays me in bed. He pulls the blanket over my body and brushes through my tangled hair. Before he could leave, I grab onto his hand.

"Don't leave", I murmur, tiredly.

He sighs and places my hand down. I hear him take his cloak off and lay in the bed next to me. I smile.

At least I have one person caring for me, even if he's pretending.

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I feel someone nudge me a few times. It was getting annoying. I still wanted to sleep and it's just so warm.

"Rina. It's time to get up", a husky voice says.

I open one of my eyes and see Itachi looking straight at me. Really closely. Why are we so close? I look down and see his arm wrapped around my waist and my body basically on top it is. I jump back embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry. I have weird sleeping habits", I apologize.

He chuckles, "Get ready."

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Itachi leads me through the many halls of the hideout. Oh kami. I'm going to get lost here. I didn't notice this many turns last night.

We arrive at the big statue room from yesterday. This time it wasn't empty though. Many of the Akatsuki members were present, lounging around the statue. They seem so... Relaxed.

"WHOA, WHO'S THE FUCKIN HOT CHICK?" a man with silver slicked back hair and purple eyes yells. Itachi stiffens, but continues to say nothing.

"She's too young for you, Hidan", a man with green eyes states. He was covered head to toe.

I ignore them and scan the rest of the Akatsuki member. My eyes catch a certain member I definately wanted to see.

"Hey, Sharkface", I smirk.

"Hey, brat", Kisame grins. I wink teasingly. He had a friendly tone in his voice, completely different from the day we met.

Itachi puts his hand on my back. I look up at him.

"Let's go find Leader."

I nod and follow him. We enter a huge room with a desk in the middle. Pein sat in the middle with a beautiful woman standing next to them. She gives me a small smile. I smile back, thankful that she didn't seem anything like Sakura, Uchiha-obsessed.

"Is she ready?" Pein asks, examining me with his Rinnegan.

"I'm still here. I can answer for myself", I wave, sarcastically. Pein's mouth twitches, but he just nods.