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

Chapter 190

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Time passed, day after day, week after week, months...

Itachi never changed, or maybe he did, but to the best, he still had to visit Konoha from time to time yet he makes sure to keep in touch with you and get back soon. Sasuke's visits became more frequent, deepineing the bond between him and his brother, and also strengthening the relationship between you and him, and also with his nephew Tatsu.

You slide the shoji sceen open as you watched Tatsu making a snowman, it is already winter...taking a look around at your plants, you can see most of them are in hibernation, it is okay, soon spring will come and they will bloom again.
You watched Tatsu wearing his thick clothes and his scarf around his neck, totally focused on his little artwork, his cheeks and nose as rosy from cold yet he still wants to keep playing for more while his cat preferred to have a long nap inside near the kotatsu table. You smiled remembering when you used to hold Tatsu as a baby in your arms, wrapped in his cute blanket and show him the snowflakes falling down while recalling your old memories with Itachi, never thinking someday he will be back again...

"I'm home", you smiled hhearing Itachi's  voice and his footsteps inside the house, he will first put the groceries in the kitchen then come look for you two as usual. As expected he came to where you have been standing watching Tatsu, he didn't say much, just leaned in and kissed your cheek, and before you can say anything he has been holding a red rose for you to take, it has been his habit to bring you a rose or a flower when he is back, you smiled and took it from him, it is so beautiful, just like his smile, you whispered a thank you, tiptoeing and kissing his cheek, looking up at his face you can see the look in his eyes, satisfied and happy.

"I will go make us something warm to drink, you play a little with Tatsu then come inside, he has been waiting impatiently to show you his snowman", you said as he nodded, you walked inside smiling and taking in the red rose sweet scent as Itachi looked at you for a while, you're too good [name]...

It was night, Tatsu was sleeping deep in his bed while you and Itachi decided to stay more downstairs in the reception room. You have been sitting around the kotatsu table while it was still snowing outside. It was silent, Itachi was reading a book while you cuddled to him, just looking at the beautiful rose in the vase on the table and holding on his arm feeling sleepy and enjoying the warmth coming from the heater. 

Spring will come soon, Tatsu's birthday is getting closer...this time he will not have to wish his dad to be back, you wondered what will he wish, you smiled letting out a lazy yawn, shortly after you have fallen asleep, and as soon as Itachi noticed you he carried upstairs to your room, laying you down on the bed and then laying next to you, falling aleep as well.

"Happy birthday Tatsu!!"

You walked to the reception room holding the cake you have made for your son, while Itachi carried the rest of supplies you will need for the little party.

You weren't alone, but there were also Sasuke and lady Noriko and of course, many friends of Tatsu. He looked brightly at the candles and the presents around, today he completes four years old, and one year with his dad, you also felt happier thinking about this, Tatsu's birthday is also a reminder of Itachi's return.

"Okay Tatsu! Make a wish then blow the candles off", you said excitedly as Tatsu nodded. He closed his eyes thinking of something then blew the candles off, giggling as you congratulated him, you can see how happy he was to see his father and also his uncle together with you celebrating his birthday.

"So Tatsu! what did you wish for your birthday?!", you asked curiously as you put the little child in his bed after the little party was over, passing your hand through his silky hair and observing his handsome features, someday...he will be someone very strong and important...you just know it.
"You can't ask him this, [name], otherwise his wish will not come true", you looked to your side to see Itachi beside you with his hands in his pockets and his ponytail laying down on his shoulder.

"If that's true, you wouldn't be here now with us now, Itachi. Tatsu, told me in his last birthday that he wished to meet you, and it became true, and here you are with us", you said with a little smirk as Itachi gave you an eye-closed smile, you then turned back to your son and put a kiss on his forehead.

"I wished...all of us stay together, and dad never leaves again", Tatsu said with a little smile and sleepy eyes, a simple but very precious wish, kids would ask for toys, money, pets...and all he wants is his family to stay together. Before you could say anything to him, Itachi did: "and I assure you right now, my son, I will never leave again", he said leaning down and kissing his Tatsu's forehead, wishing him a goodnight as he then took your hand and left the room with you.

"I will not go, you will have to deal with me", Itachi said to you once you left Tatsu's room. You will have to deal with his flaws and his demands, his needs and his quarrels, but that's fine, that's what a relationship is about, to support each other.
"My pleasure...", you said with a smirk, kissing his cheek then taking his hand and pulling him with you to your room...

A few weeks later, you have attended the festival along with Itachi and Tatsu. You had a great time together and played a lot, enjoyed your times and made really unforgettable memories.
Now, your next wedding anniversary is soon, the fifth one and the second one since Itachi got back, you need plans for it. You smiled as you have been in the yard looking around at the beautiful plants thinking, as you then stopped in front of the rosebush, you touched one red rose that still haven't bloomed fully, you leaned in and took in its smell as you closed your eyes, you will have a good time with Itachi celebrating, maybe now it is time...