Soon after I arrived at the hospital i was sent to the emergency room to aide a professor. After a nerve racking surgery i finally came out of the operation theatre. Although it was a success. I rewarded myself with a diet soda while i was passing by the vending machine. I stretched my arms as i adjusted myself on the spinning chair. I reach for my phone in my coat's pocket. I excitedly check my call logs just to find out that Itachi hasn't called once. Although i wanted him to call me but seeing that he hasn't i can assume that he's safe and sound.
I came home early in the morning. I unlocked the door and entered the living room to find out Itachi sitting on the sofa.
"Itachi what are you doing here?" I asked looking puzzled.
"Have you been here all night long?" I added.
"Yeah." He replied.
"You could have slept in the bedroom. Wasn't it uncomfortable being here all night long?" I asked in a worried tone.
" I'm not familiar with the surroundings yet so i thought it would be best if i could just stay still." He replied.
I sigh as i take out my phone from my pocket to check the time.
"It's only 4 am. I will go and get some sleep now. You should too, but this time sleep properly on a bed." I said trying my best to keep my eyes opened as i barely got any sleep last night.
"You should go to bed first. You look drained." He said.
"You can sleep in the guest room for now." I said as i dragged myself in my bedroom.
I wake up around 10 a.m. My first instinct was to check on Itachi, who was already awake and had a book in his hand.
"What are you reading?" I asked while rubbing my eyes.
He flips the book cover,letting me see the book name.
"270 Days. It's my favorite thriller novel.Have you finished it already?" I said leaning in a little.
"Yes.I had a good time reading this" He said as he places the book in the bookshelf.
"God..I'm starving." I groaned.
"Let's have breakfast. I will cook something for you." I said leading him to the kitchen.
"Do you even know how to cook?" He asked.
" Of course i know!" I rolled my eyes.
"I highly doubt it." He said placing his hand on the round table.
"And why's that?" I asked.
" Your kitchen is filled with instant noodles cups. So I assumed you never really cook." He said almost mocking me.
"Watch me. I'll make the most delicious dish ever to exist." I said wearing the apron and gloves.
To be honest Itachi was right. I'm not pro at cooking. I mostly pass my days eating out. Or survive on instant noodles because i'm too lazy to cook myself anything. But this time i'm confident that i can cook a luxurious meal.(By watching youtube obviously)
I flambé the steak and try to flip it on the grill pan just like how they do it in the masters chef. But the grill pan accidentally slips out from my grip and splashes of the burning hot oil burns my hand. The fire reacted as it came in contact with water droplets and started spreading. I almost set the kitchen on fire. But thankfully Itachi ran towards me in an instant and put off the fire.
He immediately checks my right hand that was burned.
"Are you okay?" He asked out of concern.
"Yeah..i was just careless. Thanks for helping me out or else i would have burned down the whole house." I said reflecting on my foolish actions.
"Why were trying to cook steak? Who has steak for breakfast?" He looked puzzled as ever.
"I thought it would be a luxurious meal so yeah.." I don't know what i was thinking that time.
"Pass me the apron i'll make something for us." He said sticking out his hand.
"I can still cook.."
"I'm pretty sure your mother wouldn't like to see her house set on fire." He said as he pushes me out of the kitchen.
"Okay fine." I hand him the apron.
"Go clean your wound and apply some ointment.It'll be troublesome if it gets infectious" He said.
"I'm a doctor. I know that better than you." I protest.
"Hurry up then." He said as he chopped some veggies.
I nod and follow his instructions.
Soon after Itachi comes with two plates in his hands. He places them in the table and takes out the chopsticks.
I couldn't help but smile seeing all these mouth watery dishes in my plate. I was about to take something but Itachi slaps my hand away. I look at him with a questionable expression.
"You should pray before eating." He said as he continues praying.
"Alright. Whatever." I imitate his actions and start stuffing myself with the delicious food on my plate.
"Eat slowly or you'll choke on food." He warned me.
"It's so tasty that i can't help myself." I said as i continue to stuff myself with muffins.
I caught Itachi chuckling at my gestures. His eyes soften as he also starts digging in the food.
It really feels great to share a meal with someone. My mum has always been
away for business. I never really had anyone to share meals with. I always ate alone in my room. I subconsciously smiled.
I gaze up at Itachi who was already looking at me. He gave me a soft smile as we finished eating.
"Alright i'll do the dishes." I said rolling up my sleeves.
"Let me help you with it." Itachi insisted.
"You have done your share.Now it's my turn." I snatch the dirty bowls and plates from him.
"Are you always this messy?" He asked out of nowhere.
" My mom has the same question." I scoffed.
"What about your father?" Itachi inquiried.
" I don't know. Haven't seen him in years." I said trying my best to sound frank.
" I understand." He replied.
There was pin drop silence between us for a while. But finally i decide to break the silence.
" I got 3 days off. I'll be staying home all day. Why not we go out and do some shopping?" I said with a grin.
" Why would you go out on your day off? You should take a break and rest." He said.
" We need to get some clothes for you. You can not roam outside wearing that weird Akatsuki cloak of yours. And you also need a decent haircut. You seem like an ancient person with that hair." I said as i teasingly ruffled his hairs.
The next second i looked at Itachi, he seemed flustered as ever. Wait was it because of my actions? No way, The genius of Uchiha clan, the great Itachi Uchiha who is feared by everyone is a blushing mess? I found it oddly adorable.It made me want to tease him more but i controlled the urges and changed the topic.
After getting done with everything, me and Itachi left for the shopping center.
It was a bit difficult to discover his style. Because every god damn thing in that store suited him like it was made for him. Although Itachi disagreed with the idea, I still made him try about 20 costumes. I could tell that i'm only alive because his sharingan doesn't work on me. When we were done with purchasing clothes we visited a saloon.Again Itachi was strongly against the idea of cutting his hairs but i somehow managed to change his mind. After he got a decent haircut, we finally headed home.