Back To You [Shisui X Itachi]

Chapter 49

Itachi was so excited that when his eyes opened and they landed on the red numbers 5:00 a.m, his heart sang. He shimmied out of Shisui's hold, who almost instantly started reaching back for Itachi in his sleep. Itachi took a pillow and put it where he was sleeping. Shisui pulled it to his chest and stopped reaching around in his sleep – thinking the pillow was Itachi.

Itachi smiled in fondness and made his way to the kitchen. He quietly brewed himself some tea and opened his laptop – looking at his cake recipe. As long as he could remember, Sasuke always liked a simple chocolate cake. Even during the dark periods of his depression, and his disinterest in his birthday – he would still always eat the cake.

Itachi was always excited on his brother's birthday – it was the start of another year with his younger brother, and it made him feel so grateful. Grateful that he still had Sasuke – but this year it was different. Sasuke was turning thirteen and Shisui was here with them.

He preheated the oven and started making pancakes so long. He had already wrapped Sasuke's gift last night before he went to bed. Sasuke's big day fell – luckily – on a Saturday, and his friends would be arriving at around ten.

It had been four years since Sasuke actually asked for a party and Itachi was more than happy with that request. He heard shuffling in the hall and put the kettle on so Shisui could have his coffee.

"I can tell the difference between you and a pillow, you know?" Shisui mumbled sleepily while walking into the kitchen.

"It only took you 30 minutes – I'm impressed", Itachi smiled.

Shisui kissed Itachi's forehead, "Good morning."

"Good morning", Itachi smiled and then walked over to his cake batter – the oven had finished preheating.

"You're not usually this chirpy in the morning", Shisui commented, pouring some coffee into his mug.

"Well, it's a big day", Itachi said excitedly.

Shisui took a sip of his coffee, "You look so cute with an apron on."

Itachi swatted Shisui's arm, "Well take a picture because this is the only time of year you'll see me wearing one."

And to Itachi's astonishment, there was a flash and click. He looked at Shisui in surprise – he held a camera and was smiling his toothy smile.

"You actually took a picture?" Itachi asked, wondering when Shisui had got a camera.

Shisui seemed to notice Itachi's confusion, "I got it while you got Sasuke's present – which you wouldn't let me help pay for. So I figured we could get a camera and document the special days", pink dusted Shisui's face as he said the last part.

Itachi grabbed the back of Shisui's head and smashed his lips to the taller male's. The kiss was passionate and heated. Shisui's hand snaked to the small of Itachi's back and brought the Uchiha closer. Itachi wiggled free of Shisui's hold and chuckled slightly. Shisui sighed and then pouted.

There was a quick flash and click and Shisui's eyes widened. He looked down at his hand and the camera was gone. Itachi smiled as he held the camera.

"You totally distracted me with a kiss and then swiped the camera", Shisui said in surprise.

"Your pout is too cute to not document", Itachi commented as he continued stirring the cake batter. It was tough and hard work to mix to perfection. Shisui snuck behind Itachi and put his hands on the Uchiha's, "I'll do this – you focus on the pancakes for now."

Shisui gently placed his lips to the side of Itachi's neck.

Itachi ducked down and out of Shisui's hold, "Okay – but focus."