Love. What was love in reality? How could you explain the feeling of ruining everything for one person specifically?

Itachi Uchiha questioned that all the time. In reality, he knew he did it for you too. And he’d do anything and everything again for you or Sasuke because that’s what love is about to him.

And that’s why he left too. Because he knew he could never give a normal life to you or his brother. Being with an international criminal was probably one of the worst paths someone could ever choose. And he’d never ask that.

That’s why he was cursing himself right now. He should be so far from you, but instead, he was lying with his face buried in the crook of your neck, inhaling your scent. The scent of peace, tranquility... the scent of home.

“I thought about what you said.” He looked up at you, cupping your face with his hands, trailing circles on your cheeks, staring into your pretty, shiny eyes.

He knew he should be far away from you, that he brought danger next to you, that he was being selfish, but he couldn’t help himself.

“If you are really sure, you can go with me tonight.” That’s it. He couldn’t keep seeing the tears in your eyes every time he had to leave after a visit. “It will not be easy, but I would protect you from everything.” He said, resting his forehead against yours, admiring every feature of your face.