I lead him inside. He was busy analyzing the surroundings which were unfamiliar to him.
"Make yourself at home. I'll be right back after taking a quick shower." I went inside my bedroom.
Itachi was wandering around like he was lost.
"These machines are unfamiliar to me. Better stay away from them." He mumbles to himself.
He then proceeds to walk in the living room. He sat down on sofa and mistakenly his hand presses the power button of the remote. It results in the tv getting turned on. Itachi flinches as he saw people talking and even fighting on the tv. As expected he loses his cool and tries to attack the tv.
"Mangekyo Sharingan"
I just came out of the bathroom when i hear him shouting in the other room. I ran to him to check if he was okay.
"What's wrong Itachi?" I frowned.
He points at the tv. A action movie was being telecasted. And the villain was killing people mercilessly.
"This portal just opened. I think it's connected to another world. I don't know why my sharingan isn't working on them. Leave this place asap. It's not safe here." I could sense his seriousness from his tone.
" Itachi it's just a tv." I said.
"TV?" He looks confused.
" It's just one of the gadgets of modern technology. It's of no harm." I explain.
A deep sigh escapes his lips as he sits down.
" I'm sorry to freak you out.I'm not used to them yet." He apologizes.
" Don't worry. I'll help you with it" I assure him.
"I wanted to ask you this for a long time. How did you come into this universe?" I asked.
"I was on my way to see Sasuke and suddenly a portal opened infront of me. When i looked around it seemed like everything stopped moving. Then i entered into the portal and i was in a new world and the portal also disappeared." He explained.
"That's strange." I replied.
"Anyway you should take a bath. It will help you to relax."I said.
" The tub is filled with hot water. And here's the towel." I hand him the towel.
" Oh thanks." He bows a little.
" You can drop the honorifics. And yes i'll give you some new clothes. Your ones need to be washed. Kindly put them with the dirty laundry."
" You seem really mature now." I thought he was teasing me although he seemed sincere enough with those words.
" You may go now. I'll be sending the clothes in a minute." I said with a smile.
He nods and walks away.
I really love this side of Itachi. He's gentle and polite. It still gives me shivers down my spine whenever i think about the first time i met him. His behavior towards me has changed with time. He's not that cold hearted jerk anymore. Although i'm still clueless about his true emotions. He never opened up to me. There's a possibility that he might be pretending right now. But i really hope this isn't the case.
I head to the guest room and take out a pair of sweatshirt & sweatpants from the closet. I proceed to the room where Itachi was showering. I place the clothes on the bed and knock on washroom door.
"I've kept the clothes on the bed." I said.
"Thanks." He replied.
I walk away from the room and sit in the living room. I check unlock my phone and check my messages.
"Great 9+ messages from Rubie. I wonder if it's about the professor." I think to myself.
"Screw it." I throw my phone on the couch in frustration.
"What's wrong?" Itachi says as he dries his hairs with the towel.
" I just received an awful news. I have night shift today." I sighed.
He nods and continues drying his hairs.
I couldn't but notice his long beautiful hair strands on his forehead. Water droplets dropping as he shakes his head. He looked so cuddly in those clothes. His skin glowing.His pretty long eyelashes curled up perfectly. His hands. His god damn hands and painted nails. A part of me wouldn't mind them as my necklace. I was brought back to my senses by his melodious tone.
"What are you thinking?" He asked.
"WHO? ME? nothing." I say nervously taking my eyes away from him.
" Your face looks red. Do you have a fever?" He leans down to me bringing his palm to my forehead checking my temperature.
I got frozen in an instant. I could feel the temperature of my cheeks rising. His eyes locked with mine. I unknowingly keep looking at his cherry flavored lips. The fact that i never kissed him with the intention of actually kissing him. It was always for saving him. At that very moment i was really thankful that he couldn't read my thoughts.
"Your face has gotten more red." He brings his face closer this time.
I gulped at his gesture. I knew if he stays this close to me i'll definitely lose my shit. I was tempted by his beauty to the point that i wasn't able to hold back. I closed my eyes and got busy into reducing the gap between our lips.
" No you don't have a fever." He says as he moves away from me.
Did he really have to do that? Now i'm embarrassed as ever. But also sad as ever because i missed such a golden opportunity. I'm really pathetic.
" Is that so?" I keep looking here and there to avoid eye contact.
"Gosh I'm thirsty. Let me grab some water." I made an excuse to leave from his sight.
I went to the kitchen to grab a glass of water. But little did i know that Itachi followed me there.
" Can you pass me the water?" He said.
I was startled by his sudden presence and almost broke the glass.
"When did you come here?" I ask.
"I followed you here." He replied.
"Why?" I asked again.
" Because i was thirsty." He said.
"Oh. Here." I pass him a glass of water.
"Thanks."
" It's already past 7 p.m. I will have to head out soon."
" Are you going to eat out?" He asks.
" I already ordered us food. Let's eat together tonight." I say with a big grin.
" I appreciate it." He says as politely as he could.
" You don't have to be so formal with me." I chuckle.
The house bell rings.
"I guess it's the food delivery. I'll get it." I rush to the entrance.
After paying for the delivery i go the kitchen to take out the dishes.
"Help me bring those dishes." I say as i proceed to head to the table.
"Sure." He follows with dishes in his hand.
"Do you like it?" I ask shoving down a chicken wing in my mouth.
" Yes. It's delicious. But i think you should slow down if you don't want to choke on food."
"Don't worry i won't cho-" Even before i could finish my sentence the food got stucked in my throat and i couldn't stop coughing.
Itachi immediately passes me the water.
"Are you okay?" He asks out of concern.
" Mhm. I'm sorry..I didn't get to have lunch so i got carried away." I said.
Soon there was awkward silence between us. Maybe Itachi doesn't like talking while eating. I was just staring at him the whole time. He's such an elegant eater. And then there's me who's no less than a pig.
"Thanks for the food." He says as he puts down the chopsticks and bows.
I also bow a little as a response.
I went to the kitchen with the used utensils to clean them. Itachi also helped me with it.
" It's about time i head out." I said as i grabbed my handbag.
I give Itachi a spare phone. And taught him how to call me.
"There's a lot more functions in this phone. But for now this will be enough. Call me if you need something." I say while rushing out.
"Don't forget to lock the door." I added.
" You should head out now." He said as he closed the door.
~To be continued~