A Child prodigy, itachi knew better than to put himself in this situation, he barely knew you and your clan were known to be aggressive with their culture and mannerisms. But he got the feeling you were in training for whatever was to come.

He didn’t have a grasp of what was so wrong with your clan but you seemed pretty nice so he doubted all the rumors.

The days were simple, he would wait in the woods at the usual spot for you, once you got there he would take you around the village with him and do whatever kids did.

The people have noticed how close you two have gotten, it was hard not to with the way you practically clung to his every last word and movements.

But not many were uncomfortable, as far as they knew, you and itachi were just two odd peas in a pod. A friendship not many have predicted due to the rivalry between your clan and Itachi’s.

“I have no idea what we can play today, maybe instead we can just talk?”

Itachi suggested, as he contently watched the way the water flowed so effortlessly in the river.

This was way better than being fussed over at the academy, being around you felt real to little itachi.