New Life [Itachi x Reader]

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When I woke up in the morning, Itachi was still asleep. His hands curled around my waist. I smiled while looking at his sleeping face. His eyes were closed, hiding his two black pearls and he was snoring softly. Itachi looks so peaceful while sleeping. My fingers moved to touch the stress-line on his face slowly, not wanting to wake him up.  

God, my love for him was overwhelming.

Itachi's eyes opened slowly. "...Good morning" he said in a low-hoarse voice, typical of people just waking up.

"Good morning" I couldn't help but smile. "Did I wake you?"

"...No, but let me sleep another 5 minutes" he muttered and closed his eyes again. Itachi's hand moved to pull me closer to him and he buried his face in my neck. I felt my face heating up.

"I thought you were a morning person" I giggled and stroked his hair softly.

"I'm a morning person" Itachi let out a low laugh. "This time it's an exception. I haven't slept comfortably in a long time"

My heart throbbed in pain. He was tormented even in his sleep. I continued stroking his hair slowly, letting him sleep a little longer according to his request.

5 minutes passed and as promised, Itachi woke up. "For the first time in my life, I didn't want to get out of bed"

I giggled. "Come on, Itachi. I have to prepare breakfast"

Itachi hummed softly before finally getting up. "Did you have a nightmare last night?"

(All credit goes to the artist)

"No" I shooked my head. "Thanks to you, I guess"

"That's good" Itachi said before leaving my room, giving me time to get ready.

I took a towel and went into my bathroom. I stole a glance at the mirror and felt ashamed to see my wild hair after waking up. Sometimes I wonder, why do men still look attractive without any effort while we have to try so hard?

* * *

This day seemed to pass quickly. Itachi wasn't on any mission and we spent a lot of time together. There are other members too, but I don't mind. It feels good.

The sun has already set, but Deidara and Hidan are still fighting excitingly. Sasori, Kisame, Kakuzu, Itachi and I watched from afar. Not long after, Deidara and Hidan approached us, sighed exhaustedly.

They discussed about the match earlier and I healed their minor injuries. This kind of training is good because the members can pay attention to the other members' way of fighting, and can judge their strengths and weaknesses which will be useful in future battles.

"Let's go back to the hideout" Kakuzu said and we agreed.

Hidan and Deidara race to hideout. Kakuzu, Kisame and Sasori were still discussing about the match, leaving Itachi and I who walked the last.