A year had passed since you convinced Tsunade to give Itachi a chance. The village still whispers, but he has built a life here—with you. Itachi is no longer just a nukenin, he has a home.... Though he is a shinobi of Konoha once more, the weight of his past never completely leaves him. He tries to be the man he believes you deserve, but doubts linger.

You've had a particularly exhausting day. You lay in bed when Itachi joins, his gate as elegant and controled as ever, but he seems a bit ...troubled as he takes a seat on the edge of the bed. His gaze softens slightly when it falls on you, his hand very gently reaching to caress your hair, almost hesitant despite being with you for so long.