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"You're so beautiful, do you know that?" Shisui said in awe, running his thumb lightly over Itachi's cheekbone. Itachi felt his heart ease slightly.

Everything just felt so natural with Shisui – it all felt right.

"Shisui...don't say things like that", Itachi bit his bottom lip lightly to withhold his blush. He hadn't known at what point his nonchalance fell away.

Itachi's eyes wandered over Shisui's face, his disarrayed black curls, the twinkle in his eyes, his defined jawbone and his general gentleness. Red characters on Shisui's alarm clock caught Itachi's eye.

10:57 pm.

Itachi sighed, "I need to go home", he said reluctantly. Itachi stood up and a firm grip on his wrist pulled him back down. He landed on top of Shisui. Itachi placed his hand on Shisui's firm chest. Their faces were inches apart.

Still not close enough. Itachi's thoughts nagged.

"Stay the night?" Shisui whispered – his breath fanning Itachi's face.

Itachi smiled and rested his head on Shisui's shoulder, "I can't..."

Itachi tried to wiggle out of Shisui's firm grip on his waist – Shisui wasn't letting go, causing Itachi to laugh slightly.

"I can't let you leave without..." Shisui said in a deep and husky voice.

This caused Itachi to raise his head from Shisui's shoulder – looking him in the eyes, "Without what?"

Shisui sat up, Itachi resting on his lap and gently connecting his lips with Itachi's. Itachi's fingers tangled themselves in Shisui's black curls. In return, Shisui's grip on Itachi's waist tightened. The kiss wasn't harsh, it wasn't hungry – it was passionately gentle. They clung onto each other for dear life, trying to convey a message that neither of them understood.

Itachi broke the kiss, panting in air.

"Without that", Shisui said in a rugged voice.

Still not close enough, Itachi's thoughts reminded him.

*****

Itachi was tired. He hadn't gotten proper sleep. He got ready and had a cup of coffee – much to his family's astonishment.

"So how was the dance last night? Is Kakashi a...respectable person?" His father asked nonchalantly while his mother – clearly listening – sipped her own coffee.

Itachi looked down, hiding his blush, "Actually...Shisui and I skipped the dance and spent the night at his house."

His father hummed in response and a small smile stretched onto his mother's face – which she hid by taking another sip of her coffee.

"So...I have to go to school now", Itachi smiled and made his way out the house.

Shisui was about to knock on the door – his knuckles centimetres away from the wood when it opened. Itachi was shocked to see Shisui at his door. He knew that Shisui preferred to wake up a bit later than Itachi, so they've never walked to school together, but they walked back home together.

"Shisui", Itachi said surprised, "What are you doing here?"

Shisui smiled sheepishly, "Well I wanted to walk to school with you...considering last night" He said the last part huskily.

The morning sunshine – the warm glow – added to Shisui's voice made Itachi's heart beat faster.

"So? May I accompany you", Shisui said in a posh accent.

Itachi laughed slightly, "I would be honoured."

*****

Time really does fly when one is enjoying oneself. Before Itachi knew it, they had arrived at the front doors of Konoha High School. They walked passed groups of students speaking among themselves.

"Did you enjoy your Valentines?" Shisui asked intently.

A light blush dusted Itachi's cheeks, "I enjoyed it very much."

They entered their first period chemistry class, and then a strong force grabbed Shisui's wrist. Shisui looked at the source and was met with a furious Konan.

Shisui sighed, "I'll be right back", he whispered to Itachi.

Itachi felt anger course through his veins but took a deep breath and sat down at his desk. He reached into his satchel – retrieving his note book. A presence sat down next to him.

"That was fast", Itachi mumbled, preoccupied with his notebook.

"I missed you at the dance last night", a deep voice – not belonging to Shisui – said.

Itachi was caught off guard but retained his composure. He looked beside him and sitting next to him was none other than Kakashi Hatake. His white hair standing in several direction – yet he still made it look fashionable. Kakashi was good looking – Itachi couldn't ignore that fact. His tan – yet not overly tan – face, accompanied with a strong jaw line would drive any girl wild.

Itachi wouldn't dare mention Kakashi's defined biceps.

But, Itachi would mention the discouraged look Kakashi hid in his eyes – look that invited the shadow of guilt into Itachi's mind.

He turned to face Kakashi, "Kakashi, I'm so sorry for not going to the dance. I wanted to but I...got caught up in something. How can I make it up to you?"

"It's okay", Kakashi shrugged in nonchalance, "We could eat lunch together...if you want to?"

Itachi smiled encouragingly, "Sure, sounds like fun."

A small smile broke out on Kakashi's face, "Thanks!" He got up and went back to his seat.

Only then Itachi became aware of the screaming in the hallway.

"You inconsiderate ass! Don't ever talk to me again – you made me look like a fool!"

Then there were rapid footsteps and after a few seconds Shisui emerged through the door, looking completely at ease. He took his seat next to Itachi.

"What happened?" Itachi asked in worry.

"She wanted to be more that friends, and I told her I already have my eye on someone special", Shisui said, adding a wink.

A smile spread onto Itachi's face.

*****

Shisui had raced to the cafeteria to get food, whereas Itachi walked calmly to the cafeteria. There was a light grip on his wrist and he turned around.

Kakashi scratched the back of his head with a sheepish smile, "I know a better place to go – less crowded. I kinda want to spend alone time with you."

Itachi smiled politely, "That's sweet. Where might this place be?"

Kakashi lead Itachi to one of the football fields, not too far from the main building – Itachi would still make it in time for his English class.

Kakashi sat on the grass and patted the spot next to him.

Itachi sat down swiftly – enjoying the sun and the quiet.

They sat in silence for a few moments before Kakashi spoke up, "I'm sorry if my note creeped you out..."

Itachi shook his head, "It wasn't creepy. It was the first time I had ever gotten a Valentine gift. Thank you for getting me one."

Relief washed over Kakashi's face. The two sat in silence enjoying each other's company. Kakashi was an interesting, kind person – Itachi noted. Perhaps he had made another friend.

Kakashi checked his watch, "We should probably start heading back for our last class - English."

Itachi looked at Kakashi quizzically, "You have English now as well?"

Kakashi grinned sheepishly, "I sit next to you..."

Itachi covered his mouth in shock, "I am so sorry. I just get lost in the work so I hardly notice my surroundings in class."

Kakashi and Itachi walked back to class, Kakashi adorned a slight smile as he and Itachi spoke about the English reading material.

*****

"Bye Itachi, I'll see you tomorrow", Kakashi said with a wink and turned around to go to his locker.

Itachi went to his locker, and packed his books away as he always did. He closed the locker and jumped slightly to see Shisui standing beside it.

"Where have you been hiding?" Shisui asked in thick worry, "I looked for you everywhere during lunch...is everything okay?"

Itachi smiled to soothe Shisui's worry, "I just spent lunch with Kakashi."

A dark look manifested in Shisui's eyes, "We're going straight to my house."

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