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Chapter 2: Dear Okaasan
Sasuke sighs, a slight frown on his face. His mind keeps going over what Uzumaki said. He’s waiting outside the school, standing by himself beside the gate for his older brother to pick him up. Itachi is still homeschooled so he happily picks the younger Uchiha up. When Sasuke looks up he sees the long haired raven approaching. He calmly walks over giving a small smile once in front of him.
Itachi crouches down and gives him a hug before handing him a blue diary. “Found you a good one.”
Sasuke nods and puts it in his bag. “Arigato aniki.” He puts his bag back on and took Itachi’s offered hand. His expression must have shown his inner conflict with his thoughts because he feels a squeeze to his hand. When he looks up he finds himself being poked in the head. His free hand comes up to rub it. “Tachi…” He adds a pout to it for extra effect.
“What is on your mind Otouto?”
Itachi’s full attention is on him…and it feels really nice. Like when Naruto picks him over his friends. Even when Sasuke hasn’t accepted yet. “Just thinking…”
Itachi nods. “I can tell. Is it about Uzumaki?” During the time since Sasuke first mentioned the boy he’s been seeking Itachi out more and more. Just like he used to before their mother passed.
Mikoto Uchiha had gotten very sick the previous summer and it ended up taking her life faster than they expected. She had been the loving parent. Fugaku isn’t abusive. Just passive yet strict. They all took Mikoto’s death in different ways. Fugaku throws himself into his work to outrun the grief. Itachi has become more social with his friends. And Sasuke became so overwhelmed with the pain that he has withdrawn from everyone. He has Itachi but it’s not always enough.
The brothers were both homeschooled before but in an attempt to help, Itachi got him into public school. At first it didn’t seem to be working, but ever since this Naruto has come into Sasuke’s life he’s becoming who he used to be.
Itachi smiles at the nod. “Did you tell him you’ll try it?”
Sasuke gives another nod. “He was happy.” “I still want to be your friend.” Sasuke doesn’t realize a blush is forming.
Itachi notices though and smiles softly. “Well I hope it helps otouto.” He hopes that soon Sasuke will realize he really does want this friendship.
Once they get home, Sasuke puts his stuff away in his room and then takes the diary to his desk to do his first entry.
-o-
Dear Okaasan,
Aniki bought me this diary. I think that’s a girly word. He said that he talks to his Otousan through his. I don’t know if it works but I hope it does. Otousan is always working. He doesn’t come out of his office. ‘Tachi nii-san said because I’m so sad I need to go to public school. I don’t like it there. But this kid named Uzumaki Naruto really wants to be my friend. I’m scared because my only friend is still nii-san. What if I do it wrong? I’m going to ask Itachi what to do.
Sasuke gets up from the desk and makes his way to the room across from his. Without knocking he opens the door. “Itachi-nii?” He does hesitate in the doorway though. He isn’t rude after all, his mother taught him better.
Itachi pauses in some of his extra schoolwork and looks up with a smile. “Hai otouto?”
Sasuke fidgets nervously and bites his lip. A sure sign that he’s thinking too much.
The long haired raven fully faces him. “Come here.” He waves his hand to get him closer, Sasuke not seeing the mischievous look
So the younger looks up and smiles, walking over only to be poked. “Aniki!” Yet another pout.
Itachi chuckles. “What is it Sasuke?”
The youngest Uchiha nods and takes a deep breath. “How can I be a friend?”
Itachi blinks. “Is this about Uzumaki?”
“Hai.” His voice is hesitant yet also sure. It’s an interesting combination, one that only Sasuke can pull off it seems. At least it seems that way to Itachi.
Itachi tries not to show how hopeful he is. “Are you thinking of accepting?” If Sasuke can get a new friend then enrolling him in this new school was indeed a good idea.
“…Hai. But…I’m scared I’ll mess it up. You’re my only friend…” Sasuke starts biting at his lip yet again.
Itachi kisses Sasuke’s head and uses his thumb to pull the abused bottom lip out from under his teeth. “You’ll be amazing at it, otouto. If he wants to be friends with you already then just be yourself.”
Sasuke nods. He still seems worried but at least he has a flash of determination in his young eyes. Itachi missed seeing that.
To help fully get rid of that worry he then gives his advice on how to proceed. “First step is to tell him.”
-o-
Dear Otousan,
Sasuke's going to sleep over! I was talking about Kiba's and he said that he's never been to one. I asked if he wants to have one this weekend. He’ll ask his Aniki but he is sure he’ll say yes. Okaasan said it sounds perfect. This is awesome! I'll come up with Sasuke's nickname by then. Believe it!
Naruto was sitting next to his (hopefully soon) friend two days after Sasuke got the diary. They were both swinging lightly and talking. Well Naruto was talking and Sasuke listened with a few comments. The blond was currently telling Sasuke about the latest sleepover at Kiba.
“I’ve never been to one.” Sasuke got that sad look again. “No one’s ever asked.”
Immediately Naruto got determined to make him happy. “Well, do you want to have one with me? We can do it with just us at my house this weekend.”
Sasuke’s eyes widened with shock. “I…” He bit his lip as he thought about it. Finally he answered. “If aniki says yes.”
Naruto blinked. “What about your Otousan?”
Sasuke looked away but Naruto still saw the pain. “…he won’t care…”
The blond felt bad for hurting him like that. Even if it was an accident. “Well, do you think your nii-san will say yes?”
Uchiha nodded. “’Tachi will want me to go probably.” There were a few minutes of silence before he spoke again. “I’ll tell Okaasan…she’ll be happy.”
Naruto could see that talking of his mom seemed to help now. Was still a sad spot but it was helping. “Cool!”
Sasuke coughed and did an unknown blush. “Dobe.”
Naruto could see the small smile though and was positive he could make a nickname for him by then.
Sasuke looked over. “Will it be okay?” Naruto gave a confused look in response. “Will your Okaasan be okay with it?”
At first Naruto was going to immediately say yes. Then he realized that he did just give an invite without asking first. After a few moments of thought he smiled wide. “She’ll definitely be okay with it! Don’t worry about her saying yes.” There was no way his mother would say no.
-o-
Dear Okaasan,
Naruto invited me to a sleepover. I’m excited, but scared too. ‘Tachi-nii says to just be myself and tell him. I think I’ll do it before we sleep. I hope I do this right.
Sasuke was waiting by the school gate again. Itachi was going to pick him up as usual, but this time he had an important question to ask. He gave his brother a hug in greeting before they began walking. For the first few minutes the walk was quiet before Sasuke softly said, “Uzumaki-san…” He blushed and cleared his throat a bit. “Naruto-kun asked me to sleep over this weekend. Is that okay?” Big black eyes were staring up at Itachi.
Itachi chuckled, loving the hope in them. “Of course otouto. Did you tell him?”
Sasuke looked away and shook his head. “…not yet…” He was waiting for a good time to accept.
Itachi hummed in thought, still holding that smaller hand. “Well then this sleepover will be perfect. You’ll have plenty of time to do it. Remember to be yourself.”
Sasuke smiled up at him. “Arigato aniki.”
The elder paused to place a kiss on Sasuke’s forehead before they continued walking.
When they got back to the house and exchanged shoes for slippers, Sasuke quickly went up to his room. He sat at his desk after opening his diary.
-x-
Sasuke waits by the swings as usual. He has lunch with Naruto but Sasuke doesn’t like eating and talking. And he refuses to talk to him during class. Not just because it’s rude to the teacher but also because Naruto is always surrounded by other classmates.
Naruto smiles as he breaks away from the others, coming over to be with Sasuke. Just Sasuke. “Hey!” He blinks. “Something wrong? You look like you’re thinking.”
Sasuke raises a brow. “How is thinking wrong?”
A laugh is the response. But it isn’t mocking like Sasuke used to think. “I guess you’re right! So what are you thinking about?”
“I just want to talk with you.”
That has Naruto tilting his head. “About what?”
The raven sits down on his usual swing. “Nii-san said that I can sleepover tomorrow.”
Naruto sits as well. “Awesome! Okaasan said you can come too.”
Sasuke nods at that. “Okay.” He has a small smile that proves he’s excited for this. He realizes he has it but doesn’t feel a need to hide. He wants Naruto to know that he’s happy. So he reached out his hand. Naruto soon taking the offered hand and they continue to swing until the bell signals the end of break.
-o-
Dear Okaasan,
I’m asking nii-san to help me pack. He’s been to sleepovers with that loud blond and the grumpy redhead. I knocked on Otousan’s office to tell him about it but I guess he’s busy still. I hope I can see him at dinner. I really want to tell him.
A knock on the door has Sasuke looking up. “Hi nii-san.”
Itachi smiles. “Time for dinner Sasuke.”
“Hai.” He puts up his diary and his homework before going downstairs. He’s a bit sad at seeing Fugaku isn’t there, but at the same time he’s not really surprised. So he sits next to Itachi and the meal is quiet at first. Then Sasuke decides to break it. “Can you help me pack?” At the look he continues. “For the sleepover. I’ve never been to one so I don’t know what to bring and what if I bring the wrong thing or too many things and-“
Itachi softly cuts him off with a poke to the head. “Stop overthinking. I will help you pack. You can’t bring the wrong thing and I’ll keep you from bringing too much stuff.” He chuckles though since he can’t see Sasuke ever bringing too much stuff anywhere.
Sasuke gives a smile like he used to. “Arigato aniki.” That got him a kiss on the head.
After dinner they both go upstairs to pack. Itachi takes out a bag that Sasuke can use. “So you bring your toiletries, your pajamas, a change of clothes-”
He interrupts. “Can I bring Mator?” Sasuke’s referring to his tomato plushie Itachi got him for his birthday.
Itachi chuckles at that. “Yes. I think it’ll be good to show Naruto-kun. I’m sure he’ll find it very cute.” He’s obviously enjoying the blush that statement caused.
With Itachi’s continued guidance he packs a bag for the next day. He probably didn’t need to pack so far ahead of time, but Sasuke has always liked being prepared.
Soon it was time to get ready for bed. Sasuke smiled as Itachi placed a kiss on his head. “Night Itachi. Love you.”
Itachi smiled. “Love you too otouto.”
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