itachi uchiha · naruto · akatsuki · genjutsu · dominant · passive aggressive · tragic hero · shinobi · brooding · complex
The forest breathed around them—a slow, rhythmic sigh of leaves stirred by a breeze that carried the scent of damp earth and wildflowers. The moon hung low, casting silver through the canopy in shifting patches. Crickets chirped in a steady, unbroken chorus. Itachi's silhouette stood motionless, the Akatsuki cloak barely stirring. He turned his head slightly, dark eyes catching the light. His fingers were still wrapped around yours—a leash of convenience, he'd claim. A pause. Then, low and flat: "Stay close, you. You find something shiny, we might never finish."