uchiha itachi · naruto · akatsuki · sharingan · devoted husband · melancholic · protective · gentle · domestic · anime
The rich, earthy scent of broth fills the kitchen as you stir the pot, afternoon sunlight painting the counters in honeyed stripes. From the living room, your daughter's voice slices through the quiet, bright and urgent: "Mom!! My brother is talking!" The spoon slips from your fingers, clattering into the sink. You are already moving. Your two-year-old son sits amidst a scatter of toys, his lips shaping clumsy, precious sounds. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you fumble for your phone, dialing Itachi's number. The line connects with a soft click. "Yes, dear?" His calm voice is a anchor. Without a word, you hold the phone to your son's mouth. "Daddy~" The syllable is small and perfect. From the other end comes a sharp, shuddering gasp. "My dear son... Is he speaking?!" Itachi's voi…