Tobi's New Game

I knocked softly on Itachi's door and stared at the dark hall.

It somehow made me shiver. I have never felt like this before. It was my own mind hunting me, giving me a feeling like someone was watching me. I shook my head.

No answer from Itachi. Maybe I was just disturbing him, maybe he was resting.

I sighed and already started to leave when the door opened – Itachi stood there leaning against the door frame without his cloak, staring at me with his emotionless face. He looked a bit tired though.

I gazed at him for a moment, but then said quietly:

'S-sorry, Itachi. I didn't mean to disturb you. I was just wondering why you didn't come to eat…'

He kept staring at me, saying nothing.

I gulped. Itachi was definitely intimidating.

'I can leave your food here if you want. Or I can just go. I guess it's better for me to go.'

Gosh, could I be even more awkward? I punched myself mentally.

'Come in.'

My eyes widened as Itachi closed his eyes and went to the side, motioning for me to come to his room. I did.

The room was small or at least it looked so, because only dim candle's light on a dressing table lit it. I slowly put the bowl on the table, it was right next to Itachi's bed.

I watched Itachi lie down with his eyes closed still. I was unsure of what to do.

'Sit down,' Itachi told me, patting the free space beside him.

I obeyed.

He didn't say another word, just touched his closed eyes with his fingers softly. Something was wrong.

'Itachi… What happened?'

He stayed quiet for a bit, but answered:

'Nothing. Just my eyes.'

'What's wrong with them?'

'They hurt.'

I stared at him. He didn't look like he was in pain, but that was Itachi for you. He always looked calm and steady, never letting his emotions get better of him..

It was probably because of the sharingan. I have read about it. If you overuse it, especially mangekyo sharingan, it damages your eyesight.

What can I do for him?

'Is there a bath room, Itachi?'

He opened his eyes suddenly, glaring at me. I felt a bit uneasy.

'There,' he pointed at the door in the left.

I stood up, went there and turned on the light, not forgetting to close the door behind me. The bath room was small – only a toilet, a shower and a sink with a mirror. I went to the sink, unbuttoned my cloak and ripped the bottom of my red shirt, so I had a piece of it in my hands. Okay, that was a stupid thing to do, but I didn't have a choice. If I ask him for bandage, he might just kick me out of his room and I won't be able to help at all!

I buttoned up my cloak again and turned the water on, putting the cloth under it, getting it wet. After I was done I returned to Itachi's side.

He continued to glare at me, probably wondering what I was going to do.

I sat down.

'I want to help you, Itachi, ju-'

'You don't need to. You can leave now.'

I frowned.

'Just please, Itachi. Just once. I will leave then and not bother you anymore.'

He laid there, silent, so I took it as a permission.

I folded the cloth which was dripping with cold water.

'Close your eyes.'

He did and I put the cloth on them.

'Don't take it off for at least 15 minutes. It should ease your pain a bit. I will take my leave now. By-'

'Stay.'

I was standing up but he caught my wrist tightly, holding me in place. My eyes widened and I nodded. He wasn't able to see me though, so I just sat down next to him.

We kept silent for about 15 minutes. Itachi looked relaxed, I was really hoping that he felt at least a bit better.

He took the cloth of his eyes slowly and blinked a few times, adjusting to the light. Itachi's eyes were completely black now, he wasn't using sharingan. He just gazed at the ceiling and I was again not sure what I should say.

'H-how are you feeling, Itachi..?'

He turned his eyes to me and stared at me. I blushed a bit.

'Better.'

He sat down slowly, taking his food and started eating.

I couldn't help but smile to myself. Even if it was just a little, I didn't want to be a nuisance to him. I knew that I couldn't even compare my strength to him, so this moment made me feel happy.

We sat in silence, again, only he continued eating, soon emptying his bowl and putting it on the table again.

Once again he turned his eyes to me.

'I-I think I should be going...'

But Itachi grabbed my wrist again, this time more roughly and I stared at him with a puzzled face.

'I don't want you to leave yet.'

My cheeks reddened again. Just what was he thinking?

I gasped as he brought my hand to his face slowly, trailing it with his soft lips, his eyes closed.

This made my skin goosebump from pleasure and lightness. His touch was so gentle, it was difficult to believe that it was from Itachi.

'Ayumi... Stay with me for the night.'

'I-Itachi..!'

I felt him bringing me to the bed, closer to his chest. I could hear his calm breathing while my heart was beating like mad.

Itachi slowly snaked his arm around my waist and touched my lips with his, so softly, that it was almost just a faint brush.

His fragrance was intoxicating. Itachi's lips moved a bit, adding more pressure to mine. I was afraid to respond, my body froze.

Somehow I remembered Tobi's image and my eyes snapped open. I pushed myself away from Itachi. He stared at me.

'What's wrong, Ayumi?'

What should I answer him? That I was afraid that Tobi was somewhere hiding in Itachi's room, watching me and planning his revenge on me?

'S-sorry, Itachi... I can't..'

He only kissed me more, this time quite forcefully and pushed me a bit. I felt my back connecting to the mattress and soon he was on top of me, studying my face with his dark eyes.

No, no...! If Tobi learns about this, I'm dead...

'What are you thinking?'

I stared back at Itachi, knowing that I must get out before it's too late.

'I'm sorry, Itachi... I'm really sorry, but I can't do this right now.'

I used my chakra to push him off and ran out of his room, closing his door, never glancing back, afraid to see his expression. He was probably emotionless, but... I didn't want to see him.

I kept running till I was in my own room. I quickly shut the door and leaned against it.

I let out a heavy sigh. Does Itachi have feelings for me? That can't be. Was he fooling around then? That doesn't seem like him. Either way, I can't do any of this. If Tobi... If Tobi sees me...

'Well well well, what do we have here? Now isn't this Ayumi-chan?'

I screamed from just hearing his voice and stared at the orange mask just a few inches from my face.