Konan had long gone since Rouye called her that a lot of reporters and paparazzi are blocking the entrance of your company and Konan went there to settle everything.
Makoto is still in his room while Sasori seems like in an awkward situation at the table with you and Itachi.

Itachi looked how you were only the dango that he made and nothing else. He sighed at your action and scooped a bowl of rice and hand over some vegetables and grilled fish to you.
"You need to eat properly to regain your energy." He told you while adding three slices of grilled meet in your plate.

Sasori understands that gesture very well since he's not an idiot. He stood up, "I'll clear the sink first. Later...just, let me do all the dishes..." He said, picking up all the dirty and empty plates and leaves.

You were about to brace yourself to speak to him but he quickly added another two slices of meat on your plate. "Eat first. I won't go away, I promise".

Hearing him said that, your tears are brimming in your eyes as you quickly eat the rice along with food that Itachi gave you. You sobbed while chewing your food, making you look like a frustrated child that was forced to eat, sometime wiping your tears and continue to eat without even lifting your eyes to see the man in front of you.

After finished eating, you're about to take a bottle of sake in your storage but Itachi, who seems to know what you're up to quickly pour a glass of plain water to you. "Water is good for digestion."

You were very embarrassed but drink the water anyway while Itachi collects all the dirty plates and gave them to Sasori. He went back to you only to see you already heading to the balcony.

He quickly supports you and helped you out to go there. You leaned against the rails look at the black sky. You tried to remain cool again, keeping the air of a real boss lady again before saying, "The moon is so beautiful tonight".
Then you inhale your cigar that you light up just now.

Itachi was quite red after hearing that from you. It was you again who made the first move, the first one to confess just like back then.

Before he could say anything you continue to say a phrase that makes him stunned.

"But, I think...the sunset is more beautiful..."

You refused to meet his gaze as you keep on inhale the hazardous cigar while gazing at the stars, but at the same time, nothing. It's a pitch black night after all.

"(y/n)... I-"

You didn't give him a chance to speak and left him alone there.

After entering your living room again, you saw Makoto, who was looking at you as if he wants to say something but at same time don't want to. He must have heard everything but you just let it be and went to your room.

Makoto look at Itachi with a frown. He took two bottle of alcohol and went to Itachi before handed him a bottle.

Itachi who was still shocked with what happened just take the bottle and utter his thanks to the young man. He then chugged down a half of the bottle in own one go before taking his breath again.

Makoto just nodded a few time before drinking as well. "A lot has happened since...you left. And she faced it all alone."

Itachi didn't reply but just listen to what the younger one is saying. "And you... you've been through a lot as well all by yourself. Going through the treatment, a few operations and go into the military unit...in Hong Kong... If there is someone who understands her, it will be you, Itachi-san. It's just the same as what you did, you don't want her to worry and that's why she's doing this. She doesn't want you get involved. Plus, this thing doesn't have anything to do with you..."

"She's the reason why I have to get involve, Makoto. I... It's my fault to begin with..."

"No. I mean, Ane-san told me that if there's someone's fault in every incident, then life will be more easy. However, to know who is at fault...that will take forever. You will blame yourself, but also your parents for giving you life, and then all of your ancestors are at fault too for you being alive. That's why...in this world, there is no such thing as justice..."

Itachi look at him, "What are we talking about again?" Feeling a bit lost in the track for a bit.

Makoto smiled, "You want to fight in the name of justice but Ane-san...she doesn't believe I'm justice. She just fight because she needs too." The younger drank the whole bottle in one  go before he went to the kitchen to cook something for him.

Makoto saw Sasori just sit alone at the sofa and joined him while eating the snacks that he made just now. They want to give Itachi a bit more time for himself.

Itachi look through the night again before finishing his drink. "She must have gone through a lot when I was away..."

***

You woke up in the middle of the night since you no longer can sleep, maybe because you're not tired at all. You slowly walked out of your room and look at Makoto's room. You wanted to knock but afraid will disturb his sleep so you tried to open the door, and it's not locked so you slowly open it.

You peek into the room but there's no one there. You sighed. "Maybe he already went back to his place along with Sasori and Itachi..."

You walk to the fridge to see what you can eat for now while maybe scrolling through your files for the company. As you want to go to the living room with a plate of dango that was the leftovers from before, you saw Itachi is dozing off at the dining table. You was quite shocked to see him there but then you sit in front of him.

You poked him a few time while calling his name. "I-Itachi, hey. Wake up. You can use the guest room, you know?"

Itachi moved a little before his eyelids flutter to opened but only manage to open half of it only. He looks a bit messy with his shriveled hair and the button on top of his shirt were no longer buttoned, showing his snow white skin underneath it.

You glance at his side and saw a bottle of alcohol. You raised your eyebrows at him and asked, "Itachi...do you...have low tolerance for alcohol?"

He didn't answer your question and just look away from you.

You saw him in this state and for you, he's so cute! So, you wanted to tease him more right now. Who knows when this kind of moment will come again, right?

"Itachi, do you know who I am?"

He looked at you with his half opened eyelids and nodded. "Hatake...(y/n)."

"Then...do you miss me?"

He nodded again before looking away again. "Everyday..."

You don't really know what he means but this is getting more interesting. "Itachi, let's play a truth game, okay?"

He didn't answer or making any gesture, still looking at particularly nothing.

"Itachi, do you love cooking?"

You saw him smile and nodded eagerly.

You wanted to slam your face onto the table because he's so cute! "Then...what about Hong Kong? Do you love it there?"

He pouted and look away again, "Too far from (y/n)..." There's a tint of sadness in his voice.

You were slightly taken aback by that answer, "So...you don't like it there?"

He shook his head.

You felt so pitiful towards him, he must be so lonely there. All alone, fighting alone...

"Itachi...why...do you come back? Why do you saved me?" You accidentally blurted that out without thinking.

"I... regret...I want to be with (y/n)..."

Upon hearing his response, you felt more guilt nestling in your heart. He already did everything he can for you but in return, you said those words that obviously broke his heart.

"What is your regret, Itachi?"

"Not...being with (y/n)...left her alone during the struggle. Made her sad..."

You tears are clouding your vision, but you still can see clearly how sad Itachi look right now. You reached out your hand to hold his but quickly retract it, afraid to harm him. He has that illness by the way.

He saw how you retract your hand and he looks at you, tilting his head. "Want...to hold you..."

"What is it, Itachi-kun?" You asked because you can't quite catch what he said just now.

"I...want to touch you..."