Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Requiem ❯ Chapter4 ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

“Come here.” He patted a spot beside him, mirth still evident in his voice.

My eyes darted to his face trying to pry at his features. What I wouldn't have given to be able to see his expression than. It was impossible though, the pale moonlight wasn't enough for that. It was as if I watched myself from outside of my body as my legs started to move along the soft persian rug towards the king size bed. As soon as I got to the edge of the sheets and my mind hesitated a pale hand reached out sliding along my lower arm before it grasped my wrist tugging me down. My knees bent obediently and I was pushed onto my back a moment later making my breath hitch. His hair was tugged behind an ear so I could see the morbid little smile on his full lips as he propped himself on an elbow right beside me. Biting my lip I turned towards him burrying my face in his chest and sneaking an arm around his bare waist. Heat rushing to my cheeks I scooted closer tightening my grip, begging in my mind not to be pushed away. If I knew he would stay longer I would never have allowed myself to do that but he would be gone the next day. We probably would never meet again, by the time he comes back I'd be out of that house forever. I was sure of that, I had to be, I couldn't take it anymore…

My muscles tensed involuntarily as cold fingertips ran along my arm making my skin crawl. I wasn't used to being touched like that anymore, so soft and tender. At that moment I just wished he would lie to me, say he cares, that he loves me. Anything but push me away. The fingers tangled in my hair massaging the back of my scalp as the bed shifted under me and I felt the heat radiating off his skin warming me, hot breath on my ear. Just like it used to be, when we were little, Itachi would always comfort me. His presence relaxed me, blanked my mind banning all trouble from it for a while. For the time he was with me.

“You're really that lonely…” my chest crushed up at that voice. He sounded sad…or did he? For a moment there I thought so but…why would he? He never cared did he now…

Tracing circles on his back with a finger I opened my eyes to slits. “Let me stay…” I said against his chest.

My only response was a small kiss on a cheek, almost too soft to notice. If I had been a bit more tired and dazed I would have thought I imagined it. But I knew for sure I didn't and no matter what reasons he had…it didn't matter at the moment. My breathing calmed as I settled against him fighting sleep off. I didn't want to spend the only time I was allowed in the past again asleep. I wanted it to last, didn't want to loose the illusion. Didn't want the familiar ache in my chest back that only niisan could chase away. He didn't say a word more…I didn't either…I was afraid the mirage would break…that he would disappear and all would turn out to be a cruel dream…

I woke up with a start as soon as my mind was able to process that the spot beside me was empty. Shooting up in bed I looked around frantically noticing I'm not in Itachi's room anymore but in mine. Panic rushed through me when the digital numbers in the usually noisy little dragons stomach showed 2pm. He said he leaves that afternoon. Jumping out of bed I rushed out of my room and down the hall just to find the door to his room locked. Breathing heavily I tried to suppress the salty tears suddenly threatening to roll down my cheeks. He was gone. For good. It was over. My sleep dazed mind couldn't understand it. He didn't even say goodbye…after the night before…I thought…

Letting my back hit the door I slid to the ground hugging my knees, with a frustrated scream. I was back alone in that Hell hole again. Everything back to normal. It wasn't fair… somewhere in the back of my mind I hoped he would take me with him…somehow…or…I didn't even know what I hoped for…but it was all over…he was gone. My mind rambled, running in circles, only around the fact that the door was locked, he was gone. Nothing else. I sat there crying for a good half hour before I decided to head back to my own confines…kicking every single door on the way of course. Pent up tension is bad for your health.

I spent the whole weekend in my room not up to seeing anyone, not even mom. Not that they would care or worry, I showed up at the family meals but that was about it with socializing. I felt betrayed somehow, even if I knew I had no right to be upset. I meant nothing to Itachi why would he care to…ehh never mind. Not that him saying bye would've made things any better anyway. The more I thought about it the more bitter it became. I had a caring brother just for a few hours and now it was all I longed for but it wasn't real. Not even than. He always knew how to hurt people, me without doing anything mean at all.

Monday morning I found myself almost slamming the alarm into the nearest wall. Deciding to put it back in it's place and just opt for turning it off I scrambled out of bed ready to get through the morning routine. I hated to wake up lately, it felt so cold even if the room was hot as Hell and the monotone of living there got on my nerves suddenly full blast. Picking some plain black clothes without giving them a second glance I got dressed in a hurry and headed for school hoping to get my mind off of what's troubling me at least for some time there. From past experience I knew that even if Naruto wasn't the most understanding of people on Earth he could be a very good comical relief so to say? You think that's a mean thing to say? Naw. You see, like I said before, I like him. Can't change my impressions though.

The minute I got to my locker the blond idiot jumped me as predicted, rambling in my ears. Knowing from past experience's that it's not a good idea to show to the moron that I have a problem I turned around whacking him upside the head with a frown. That was about as close to normal as I could manage, especially since I wasn't even in the mood for people. At all. Not like Naruto noticed much on his own, the guy could be ignorant as Hell which was fine with me as long as he wouldn't bother me with his stupid immature questions. Well he did anyway but at least not about my private life. On the other hand, thanks to him and some others I was able to get my mind off my brothers visit and the whole shit at home for some time which was a nice relief I got to admit…but as the days passed and I went through the same shit going to school than home, living just like before those times became rarer and rarer. I must have started to act strange because even the blond became suspicious. Not to mention mom. I was never a people or family person for that matter but thinking back I was becoming isolated. Making excuses from meals at the house and extra school activities I locked myself in my room shutting the curtains mostly doing nothing. Old memories I thought I forgot came back. Memories where I was happy, they all had niisan in them, playing with me, smiling. I loved his smile when I was small…I loved him…but he was different back than.

I felt betrayed laying in the dark room on the maroon sheets smelling like jasmine that the maid changed just that day. Itachi's always had a hint of something similar to jasmine scent for as long as I could recall. Even a week ago when he was there. It usually calmed me before for some reason but at the time it just made me long to see him again. To get some answers from him, I wanted to know why he betrayed me…again. Why he left me again. Why he acted like he cared again and than throw me away, even if in the back of my mind I knew he would…it wasn't fair. I wanted to hit him, wanted to see him bleed for showing me what could be and than taking it all away.

Three days grace's `On my own' pulled me out of my thoughts. Opening my eyes lazily I pulled the small cell phone from a pocket and flicked it open expecting it to be Naruto. I wasn't in the slightest mood to talk to him but knew that if I didn't pick up and he was worried…which he was now for sure, he'd just barge over…and that was the last thing I needed in a homicidal mood.

`Unknown number'

Now that wasn't like the idiot. He always called with ID shown, basically because he was a retard when it came down to electronics and had no idea how to set his multi functional magic phone to hide the ID. And no, I'm not kidding. Spent about two hours trying to explain the functions to him when he got it and ended up literally ripping at my hair…and tempted to rip at his too but refrained.

Curiosity getting the best of me I flicked it open with a sigh. “Hello?”

“Hi Sasuke.” a somewhat amused voice rang from the other end that made my heart skip several beats.

“Itachi?” I croaked not quite capable to control my voice chords yet.

“Who else?” I could've sworn he was snickering but let it slide for the moment.

“What do you want?” now that I was talking to him totally unexpected I didn't know what to say. My mind was blank.

“What kind of way is that to greet your dear brother?” he mocked.

“I…YOU left without a word.” the accusation left my lips without a second thought.

The only answer I got first was a low chuckle. “I didn't have the heart to wake you.”

It crossed my mind if he even had one but kept that to myself instead saying. “You could've left a note I thought…”

“Thought what?” he asked after a while.

I didn't know what to say. `I thought you left me all alone again.' Sounded so pathetic. “Nothing.”

“I talked to father.” My head snapped up at that.

“About?”

“About you.” anger washed over me along with a slight hint of panic making itself known as a chill down the spine.

“How could you…” I accused in a strained tone, a familiar wetness welling in my eyes again…

“He said it's alright.”

“What?” I squeeked incredulous and completely not comprehending now.

“You can spend summer vacation with me.” Shock. Yeah…that was my first reaction. Summer? With him? Gaping like a fish I opened and closed my mouth several times no sound emitting while my brain tried to put together…

“You ASSHOLE!!!” I heard myself scream into the microphone of the handy before I could stop myself. “I though you told him about THAT!! You gave me a fuckin' heart attack!!!”

“I know.” he said exasperated. “Seriously Sasuke if I wanted to tell him I could've done it while I was there and you would know about it by now.”

He was right. Of course. On the other hand “When did you talk to father about this?”

Sorry short. -___- In the middle of exams n stuff