~Anna's POV~

It was still some days of school before the vacations started and after seeing off my brothers, when I went back to sleep, it was given a rude awakening. Very rude.

Morning came by and I went to school, completely oblivious ofmy injuries. It was only when I knew, when Itachi mentioned it.

" You're supposed to take out the stitches today."

"Yeah. I will once I get home."

"So, how's your sleeping problem going?"

"Worse than ever. Even though I slept just an hour yesterday night, I wish I can never sleep again. The nightmares are getting worse."

"What did you see this time?" He asked concerned. Why was he so worried?

Maybe Tim told you that they were going to Pakistan. That's what I saw. Their flight got.......crashed...... No survivors. Everything burnt to ashes. Not even dead bodies. I can't sleep if there's this feeling of something going wrong. Its inevitable. Its annoying. Its scaring me."

"Maybe you just need some time to relax and that will do the trick."

"That's the problem. I can't relax when I'm not sleeping."

" Maybe some medicine-"

" No. No medicines. No pills. No drugs." He sighed.

" Your brother also told me to keep you company. And when I'm asked a favour, I make sure I fulfill it. Though you should have been able to go with them."

"Tell me about it. Fucking patriarchy."

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After I exited the class, I went to wash my face then I went to the gym. I didn't wanna do anything anymore and upon looking at my face Gai-sensei immediately understood my condition.

"When are you gonna get okay kid?"

"I don't know sir. I don't know anymore."

"Well, you're excused. You can sit by and bunk the class."

I smiled gratefully and went to the benches with heavy steps.

Oh man. Its like I'm about to die. Maybe that's a good thing. Ya, I will be free of all my worries that way. Being dead would be good in a way.

"It astonishes me that you're here today. Again." I looked up to the speaker.

" Go away Sasuke. I'm not in the mood."

" Did I say you are in mood?"

" Just leave me alone."

" Alright." Soon after, I didn't hear anymore from him. I actually thought he left so to believe he was gone, I slightly lifted my head and shit, he was right in front of me.

"You act like Itachi sometimes. I wonder what's wrong with you now."

"Everything's wrong Uchiha. And I'm not like your brother."

"You seem more and more troubled everyday. What's the matter?"

" Leave me be. Please." I literally pleaded.

" You really need help. I will get Itachi."

" Leave him out of this. He's already stressed enough finding a cure. I don't wanna trouble him more than he is."

" But still-"

" Sasuke. Its fine. I will eventually get better."

" It doesn't seem like it."

" Fine. What do you want?" I finally asked.

" Nothing. Just get better."

" You think I'm not trying? I'm trying the most! Yet it isn't working!" He didn't argue much but didn't stay to nag me any further. Maybe I scared him away. Lol.

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I dumped my books in my room and when I was about to switch on the T.V., I heard sounds of water falling so I glanced out and it was raining

Yay!! Rain!!

I ran out to the backyard and lay in the grassy field, letting the rain fall on me. It made me relax a little. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the whether. Then all of a sudden, the rain stopped falling on my face.

" You'd get sick. Get up this instant."

Great way to ruin my rain

" No."

" Now."

" Get away. You're blocking my rain, Itachi."

"You'll get sick."

" I will if I will. Now get away."

" Why don't you just listen? Get up then I will leave."

" Bully."

I mumbled under my breath and got up.

" Did you say something?"

" Nooooooooo."

I replied and after giving him a look, I went inside the house and to take a clean bath.

Ah. Nothing washes worries away better than a cold shower. Hmm.

I relaxed as the cold water from the shower hit my skin, making me feel blissful. I let out a loud sigh and turned off the faucet and got out of the bathroom

Putting on anything I could find, I went into the kitchen to prepare some tea when the bell rang. I went and opened the door.

" Sasuke.......?"

" Can I come in?" I then realized he must be soaking wet.

" Sure! Sure! Hurry or you'll catch a cold!" I let him in and led him to the living room. " Tea?"

" Sure." I poured the tea in two cups and handed Sasuke one.

" So, what brings you here?" I asked sipping from your cup.

" Itachi sent me to check up on you." I rolled my eyes.

" I should've known."

" He only does that for the better with the best intentions."

" Defending your brother, eh?" Sasuke just smiled sheepishly and I shook my head.

" Did you hear about that new game?" He asked excitedly.

" Ya. I already downloaded it on Tim's lappy. You haven't, have you?

" Nah."

" Finish up your tea and bring your laptop, I will help." I offered.

" Yes!" He hurriedly drank whole his tea and slipping on his shoes, went back to his house.

I kept the door open for Sasuke and he rushed in like he was being chased by mongrel dogs. You giggled at this and Sasuke gave you a look

" What's so funny?

"Ah nothing. Come on."

He followed me and we both went into the living room and sat of the sofa, side by side. He turned on the laptop and I told him how to install the game and other things.

" Finally! Its not even my laptop!" Sasuke exclaimed.

" Then who's is it?"

" Itachi's."

" Isn't he gonna like pound you if he learns that you installed a game in his laptop?"

" Not if I tell him that you told me to. He takes your side mostly."

" And how do you know that?"

" Well one day, he was calling mom and I don't know what she said but it seemed like Itachi was defending you. I think he likes you.

" Seemed Sasuke. You aren't sure."

" I'm-"

" Proof?"

" Eh, I uh, we can fake a fight in his presence and then we will see whose side he takes!"

" Fine. If you're wrong then you'll have to treat me to some dango-"

" And if you're wrong then, hmm, then you'll- oh forget it. I just have to prove that Itachi likes you." He smirked. My face flushed a little.

He doesn't even know what he's talking about. How can Itachi like me?! Well it would be good to know he does, then I won't have to be afraid to express my feelings.

" Oh man!!" I exclaimed.

" What?"

" I forgot to take out the stitches!"

" I will call Itachi, he would know what to do-"

" Don't! He would yell at me for forgetting in the first place!!" I ran around the whole house and got some scissors and peroxide.

" You don't know what to do, do you?" Sasuke asked dumbfounded.

" Of course I know. I just have to cut them and......... I don't know what to do....."

"I am gonna call Itachi." Sasuke spoke standing up and leaving. I sighed.

Why do I always need help? Especially from Itachi. Not that I'm saying I don't like his help but he might be troubled because of me. Huh.

" You really can't do anything yourself, can you?" I immediately shot my head in the direction.

" When did you-"

" Sasuke intentionally left the door open. Now, let me see your hand." I hesitantly put my hand in his' and he led me to the kitchen counter and made me sit by it.

The moment Itachi started taking off the bandages, my whole face turned red. My heart beat fastened and my eyes got fixated on his expert hands.

Such gentle touch. Such expert methods. Such smooth skin. What am I thinking?! He's my rival! The rival I like! Maybe lov- no!!!!! I won't! I can't!

By the corner of my eye, I spotted Sasuke constantly smirking at my flushed face. I glared at him which made him recoil and move out of my vision.

" -Are you listening?"

" Huh?" Itachi sighed.

" All the stitches are out. Don't over exert your hand too much."

" I didn't even feel a thing and here I thought it was gonna be painful."

" Its Itachi. What do ya expect?" Sasuke teased smirking.

" Shut up Sasugay." I said with the same smirk.

" Not you too!!" Itachi was just enjoying the show.

" Why Sasugay?" I stuck my tongue out to him.

" Alright fine! I won't tease you again!"

" That's more like it. Now, Itachi, would you-"

" You don't look so well." Itachi cut me off.

" What?" It took me a moment to realize what he meant. " Oh of course. I haven't slept in weeks."

" Its part problem. You look pale and you even have a slight fever already." He observed placing his hand on my forehead. As much as I liked that touch, I yanked his hand away.

" I'm fine. I mean, you didn't even let me enjoy the rain!"

" Stop your whining. I'm serious."

" So am I- ugh!" My head suddenly started hurting. A very familiar type of pain.

" Are you okay?" Both the brothers asked simultaneously.

I could barely speak so you just nodded slightly and started making way to the couch by support of the walls as

my legs were wobbling under my weight. I remembered very clearly what happen after these headaches. Before I could reach your destination, everything suddenly blacked out and all I could remember was a flash of very worried faces.

Shit! Not again!

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I opened my eyes slightly but my vision was blurred. I blinked a few times before my vision got clear and you sat up with coughs. Two boys were instantly by my side with extremely worried looks.

" Geez, you both don't have to get so worked up. Its not like I'm dying or something." I tried easing the atmosphere.

" You were out for about six hours! Why shouldn't we worry?" Sasuke yelled.

"Last time it was three...." I hummed and then took notice of my surroundings. Your living room. The couch being my bed for six hours. No wonder my back hurts. I hung my legs from the couch and both brothers seated themselves on either sides. "Oh God my head hurts."

"I think you should skip tomorrow." Itachi suggested.

"No way dude. Over something minor like this-"

"Minor? Anna you could have busted your head open if we both hadn't been here to break your fall."

I shrugged. "Hey, at least I got some sleep." He flicked my forehead. "Dude! That hurt!"

"Skip tomorrow." I glared at him.

"No. You are telling me to give into my weakness which you know as well as anybody else on this planet that I won't do it." He sighed.

"Then don't leave my sight for even a second."

It worried me about how much he cared and got involved. If he started getting a bit too attached, it won't be pretty.

"Yeah alright. But don't let me go into the bathrooms alone too yeah? You big perv." I punched his arm playfully. He turned deep red at the thought.

"Its like you are both married!" Sasuke chimed in, hugging us both. Before I had the chance to retort or at least make him pay for what he said, Itchi grabbed him and left, texting me apologies later.

Ahahaha. These boys. :)

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