The Price Of Loving Him... (Itachi x reader)

Chapter 59

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"Tell me what's going on?...I need an explanation, an answer...", you said, turning around and facing him, seeing how soft his eyes looked, just like before.
"[name], first of all...I'm sorry", he said calmly, seeing the confused and...uncomfortable look in your eyes, of course that's what you'd feel after how he has been to you today.
"Sit down, [name]", he took your hand and walked toward the bed, as you sat down on the edge of it near the headboard while he did the same, sitting down as well, you were silent, just waiting for him to explain what had gotten into him, and why did he behave live that.
"Tell me!", you insisted, as he just looked at you, then smirked slightly and said:"[name], wasn't it you who asked for training? To become strong? That was a test for you", you frowned, confused even more.
"That's your way to do that? Make me feel...lost and afraid?", you muttered, still confused.
"[name], you will not get stronger if you stay in your village, and if I keep treating you gently all the time", he said in a serious tone, while you remained silent, he is right but...he shouldn't been so sudden about it, he should have at least gave you a signal, and what's about the Akatsuki? Is it part of this training?

"It is true I was a bit extreme with you [name], but you could have snapped at me, why didn't you do that?", he asked, looking at the still upset look on your face, as you put your hands together on your lap.
"And what would happen then? You might have done something worst, you can't expect from me to oppose you when you are holding a kunai at my face and threatening me and my village", he remained silent, wise as he expected.
"So you wouldn't risk the safety of the village?", he asked, fully focused on what you will say next.
"Let's not be emotional, logically I am not a match for you Itachi, nor for Kisame or the Akatsuki, in trying to oppose you and refuse to come, I would not achieve anything, but just end up hurting myself and my village", you finished as he just eyed you silently.
"But still [name], don't give up easily, stand for yourself and say what's on your mind, there might be something to change, you can never tell", he said, as you looked at him, a tired look on your face.
"Yes you are right, but this time I was sure of what I did, I had no other option, and I don't want to die, what if I snapped at you and tried to object and refuse coming, but instead of you just testing me you were actually serious, and killed me and destroyed the village", you said, he already had done something like this...he knew what you meant, the Uchiha incident...
"[name], you are right, and you have been so patient I have to admit that", he said, smirking slightly.
"I am a patient girl, Itachi...", you said.

"There was another reason I acted like that [name]", he added, being serious again, as you nodded for him to continue.
"There is spy who follows us members sometimes on missions, and reports everything back to the leader, that's why I acted like there was nothing between us", he said, talking about Zetsu, of course the plant-like man was there to see and report what happened with their new member, he wouldn't miss something like this, and Itachi didn't want him to find out there was a relationship between the two of you, at least not yet.
"A spy? Does he always accompany you? Did he go now?", you raised an eyebrow, a spy, that's the last thing you need now.
"You will meet him when we arrive to the hideout, his name is Zetsu, and he is not around us anymore, he knows that none of us like their privacy to be invaded", you nodded and felt a bit comfortable about this, at least you can sleep at ease tonight.

"Itachi...what's about the Akatsuki? Why was it you who came to take me? What's gonna happen to me next? I'm anxious and afraid...", afraid, you are right, you are not a rogue ninja like the others, even being a ninja you're still at your beginning, they want you for your medical skills but still, will you be safe in a criminal organisation? Will they respect you? Will you ever have a chance to see your village? Will you also be considered a criminal? No...
"I came because in case someone else did, I don't think they will treat you nicely, they might even attack you directly, [name] listen, when we get there you will be informed of your duties, I don't expected them to push you to battles, but [name], you should speak and let them know your terms and what do you want, you should do that on your own so they don't think I'm pushing you, and never be afraid to speak, I will be by your side, and I will interfere if necessary", he said, as he held your hand, his last words sending a feeling of relief and comfort in your heart, you were afraid earlier because you thought that Itachi had turned his back to you, which appeared to be not true, you smiled and nodded at him.

"And what's about my village? Lady Noriko?", you asked, maybe there is still hope...
"You will get to go there and see her, like I used to come and visit you, I will make sure of that", he said, with a reassuring nod as you smiled slightly.
"But still I gotta point out something...", he said, you furrowed your brows at this, hoping it is not something bad as you nodded for him to talk.
"I will still be cold toward you, when we are in front of others, but now you know why, okay?", he said as you nodded, it's not as bad as expected, yet you still have a small remark for him.
"But don't be too cruel, I need rest and food, at least act toward me like you do with Kisame, and don't humiliate me...", you said with a pout, that had soon turned into a small giggle as he nodded with a smile, he leaned in, and was about to put a kiss on your forehead when a knock on the door interrupted you two, Kisame.

"What is it, Kisame?", the Uchiha asked as he opened the door, finding his partner there standing in front of him, with an unhappy look on his face.
"It is late and we have been walking all day and we still have to walk tomorrow, and as I can see you and [name] are still up, would you just let her get some rest already? Just what are you telling her now anyway? You are being awful Itachi", the shark-like man said with a frown, as the raven haired man, Itachi only kept that emotionless look on his face.
Awful?! You tried not to laugh as you leaned back on a pillow against the headboard.
"Everything is fine Kisame, you can go to sleep", Itachi said calmly.
"And so you go to sleep, night!", Kisame said with a huff, turning around and heading back to his room, wondering why is Itachi acting like this? Annoying!