Right In Front of Me (Itachi x Reader MODERN)

Chapter 34

You weren't sure how much time had passed since you began staring at the card in your hands. Some flyaway hairs dancing in the wind away from your face; the same face harboring no emotion as you weren't quite sure how to feel at the name that signed your card.

Confused? Terrified? Maybe shocked? What was even the appropriate emotion to feel at the moment?

You thought back to the night at the bar two weeks ago; you couldn't have talked to him for more than half an hour, right? Or was it more? You hadn't sobered up yet at that point so you don't remember what the fuck you talked about.

A million scenarios were formulating in your mind to the point where you had to grab your head from how much it was starting to hurt. Maybe your brother was right and you were playing with fire when wanting to get back at Itachi in such a childish manner.

Afterall, he did come over the next day and you found out he felt the same. *Oh shit...Itachi. What the hell do I do? Do I tell him?*

Your headache at this point was so unbearable you could already hear your brother lecturing you about what an irresponsible and asinine thing you had done.

"(y/n)."

You groaned and rubbed your face, card still in hand. *That's exactly how he would sound. He'll think I dug my own grave.*

"(y/n)." You felt a warm hand on your shoulders, causing you to jump away to your left. Instinctively, you hid the card and envelope behind your back.

Neji raised an eyebrow at you. "Hana, are you alright?" Your head whipped to your father who was standing at the doorway.

Letting out a nervous stutter, you slid the card and envelope into your back pocket once more. "Uhhh...um yeah just...dandy." You tried to offer the most confident smile you could muster.

Neji stepped closer. "You seem perturbed. Why are you all fidgety?"

"Neji, leave your sister alone. It's obvious why she's out here."

You both looked confused towards your father and replied simultaneously.

"It is?"

"The girls told me about a surprise gift that arrived at your door. And Neji we need to respect that your sister would like to read whatever came with it by herself."

You snapped out of your slight panic for a second after hearing what your father had to say.

"Yeah bro, respect that I need time alone." You placed both hands on your hips. Neji scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"We were just coming to let you know we're docking in about 5 minutes. But carry on living in your fanfiction."

You narrowed your eyes at that back of his head as you followed him towards your father who laughed as he wrapped his arms around you both and walked back towards the front of the boat.

As the boat attendants started to unload, you made your way to towards the beach in front of your mansion.

"Hey aunt Tsunade." You jogged to catch up with her.

"What is it baby?" She ran her fingers through your hair causing you to faintly smile.

"Where's my Godfather? Not to sound like a spoiled brat..." you laughed "...but he never misses birthdays or holidays."

Tsunade slowed her movements for a second, and for that same second, she had an unreadable expression.

Laughing she linked her arm with yours and led you up the sand towards the white concrete steps that led up to your modern beach mansion on a small hill.