Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Loveless... or Not ❯ Chapter 29 ( Chapter 29 )

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"Itachi! Itachi!" Sasuke yelled excitedly rushing up to his older brother who was currently standing in the middle of a small garden, picking their food for the winter. Sighing, Itachi stood to look at his grinning younger brother."What is it?" Itachi asked, taking in the happy appearance of Neji also."A festival, their having a festival! Can me and Neji go?" Sasuke asked giving his older brother sad puppy eyes, that the man had yet to learn to say no to."Fine, but no kimonos." Itachi replied sighing in defeat."Aw, Itachi-kun it wouldn't be a celebration without kimonos!" Neji whined pouting also making the older man roll his eyes. Ever since they had left both boys were forced to wear common men's clothing, and they felt utterly naked."Fine but you're not getting your hair done." Itachi said, sitting down and rubbing his temples. Both boys squeaked in excitement, already knowing the man had lost once again. Sasuke quickly made his way inside and grabbed a considerable amount of money and tuckedit into his pocket, after giving some to Neji."We'll be back later!" Sasuke yelled over his shoulder, smiling brightly. Despite the fact that he and Neji never really wanted to be geisha, both boys still missed their old lives terribly. It had become routine for them, and with Naruto and Gaara around it had become almost enjoyable. Every good thing must come to end though, right? Even so, both wished that their good things, wouldn't have ended so soon."Do you still miss him?" Neji asked softly, a question that was completely unexpected."Yes, I do. I think about him everyday that goes by, and pray that they both find us." Sasuke replied, feeling the mood darken as he looked down at the bridge they were crossing. His sandals bothered him, they bothered him because they were the same sandalshe would use for recreational times. Now though, he did not wear beautifully crafted sandals. Just plain wooden ones, and he no longer got his hair fixed, nor did he wear beautiful silk kimonos that felt so nice against his skin. Despite the fact that they were so heavy. How he yearned to wear silk again. Neji felt much the same way, of course."I feel the same way." Neji said after a moment, breaking the silence."Do you miss being a geisha?" Sasuke asked, it was his turn for a question."Yes, of course." Neji replied, his mood brightening as he saw the shops that lined the streets of the village. Grabbing Sasuke's hand, Neji took off running dragging the short-haired boy behind him. "Kimono's kimono's--" Neji mumbled to himself scanning theshops. Finding a place he and Sasuke went inside. The walls were lined with beautifully sewn kimonos, much better than anything they had at the okiya.Surprisingly, for the two boys, the kimonos were very cheap for such wonderful craftsmanship. Bowing to the woman, both boys left carrying their kimonos, quickly finding a shop that sold small make-up boxes. Of course the boxes were nothing like the ones the okiya had owned, but they would do for one festival. Maybe even a few other special events Itachi would allow them to attend. There they also picked up Jasmine, andLavender scented powders. Sighing both turned to leave to find one last place that sold sandals, instead of the horrid sandals they had on now.Looking up, Neji froze at the sight before him, noticing Neji was no longer paying attention to what he was saying Sasuke looked up also before quickly putting down his things and rushing forward. "Oh gods! Haku!" Sasuke yelled excitedly wrapping his arms around the older geisha, completely shocking the boy. Neji followed much the same, putting down his things and rushing up to Deidara wrapping his arms tightly around the blonde."We've missed you so much!" Neji exclaimed, tears of joy springing to his eyes ."Neji.""Sasuke." came the shaky replies from Haku and Deidara."Why did you ever leave?" Deidara asked, pushing Neji away gently so he could take in the boy's appearance."Yes, we were so worried. You both look a mess." Haku said rather bluntly, making both former geisha look at the floor sheepishly."Come back to our home, we can explain everything then." Neji replied, smiling softly getting a nod in reply."While we are there though, we will groom you, this is no way for two former geisha to look." Deidara said, as the boys picked up their things before leading them from the shop and to their home. Completely forgetting about buying new sandals.
ItachiLooking at the sky Itachi sighed, ever since they had left Kyoto Neji and Sasuke had fell into a depression. It had made the older man feel horrible watching their sadness day after day. Itachi laid back letting the sun dance across his unusually pale skin. He really was happy that Neji and Sasuke had found something to be happy about. Even if it was a small festival.Hearing laughter Itachi smiled, the boys were returning already. 'Hm, two unfamiliar laughs.' the dark haired man thought, sitting up to see who was with them. Old Samurai habits never really leaving him, two geisha were with them. 'They look oddlyfamiliar.' he thought briefly, before standing to meet them."Who are your friends." Itachi asked taking the make-up boxes, carrying them inside."Oh this is Haku and Deidara. Haku, Deidara this is my older brother Itachi." Sasuke introduced setting his things down inside. Itachi stared wide eyed as both geisha shot him an intense glare, who knew someone so pretty could be so damn scary. Shaking lightly Itachi watched as all four sat with that insane grace, that seemed almost unnatural.Shaking his head, Itachi decided it would be best to leave them to their own devices. The older man was afraid of what they may do if he messed something up."So start from the beginning." Haku said, grabbing a brush and water basin scrubbing Sasuke's dirty nails. Neji and Sasuke looked at each other before sighing, spilling everything that happened, to the two not-too-stunned geisha.
A/NYet another chapter has been posted, and look it's the time skip I warned you about. But no, I know some of you didn't read this so. MEH! Wow I feel so psychotic tonight. Well that my cue to take some meds. lol~Yuri