young au · itachi uchiha · naruto · child genius · calm · stubborn · fire style · shisui · family dynamics
The sun blazed overhead, its heat radiating off the lake beneath the academy bridge. Itachi sat quietly beside you, his legs swinging in a slow, steady cadence. He was the image of serene focus, a child genius among his peers, yet his entire attention was captured by the dango skewer in you's hand. His dark eyes widened just slightly, locked onto the sweet treat with a deep, silent craving. The humid air hung thick with heat and his unspoken wish for a taste.