A/N: Hello! I apologize for the super late upload. I have been so busy with school and stuff... But, here it is! I give you, chapter three! Let's all do a happy dance, read and then review. Thank you for sticking with me and I hope you continue to do so. Again, I apologize for any errors and such...

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Mail Time with Itachi and Temari!

Chapter Three: Family Matters

“Foolish little brother, if you wish to kill me, hate me, detest me, and survive in an unsightly way. Run, run and cling to life.”

The look in Sasuke’s eyes was priceless. The poor boy was terrified. Heeding his brother’s words, he ran far. To where, he did not know. He let his feet take him to wherever. The only thing that mattered to him now was running as far away as he could, away from Itachi.

Itachi, meanwhile just stared at his little brother’s retreating form. A lone tear dropped from his cheek, hidden from anyone’s view.

He blinked several times. He was awake. Itachi sat up, his hands then reached up, hiding his face. He sighed aloud. Years have passed and yet he was haunted by such “nightmares”…the cruel memories of his past.

Temari at that moment woke up, wanting to pee. She stopped suddenly, realizing she had no clothes on. ‘What the hell happened last night?’ she thought. She really couldn’t remember. And now, she was surprised to see Itachi awake, his face hidden from her view. She knew that gesture. He probably had one of those dreams again, she guessed. ‘Honestly, it’s been years and he still hasn’t gotten over the past’. She had done so a long time ago. But of course, it left her scarred for life.

“Another nightmare?” she asked.

“Hn”

“Are you…alright?”

“Hn”

“You sure?”

“……..”

She knew it was pointless to question him further, but…maybe, just maybe, a little something might work. A little something that she never tried attempting to calm the Uchiha down…

“Hmmm… Want a hug?”

Okay, that sounded silly…even for her. But it worked effectively on Kankuro and Gaara when they were down. It was they who would ask for it sometimes, with or without problems. Now she wanted to see if it would work on Itachi… Besides, she heard from some lady on TV, that a person needed at least 24 hugs a day or something like that. It was a psychological matter. And Itachi needed it more than anything right now.

It took him a long while to respond but… “Yes…”

Well, what do you know…it worked!

The blonde hugged him from behind, her arms wrapped around his waist tightly, and her head rested comfortably on his bare back for what seemed like five whole minutes. Itachi eventually turned to her and returned the sweet embrace. But after another minute or two, things started to get a little awkward for her…

“Uhm, Itachi?”

“Hn?”

”You can let go now…” she said uncomfortably.

He did as he was told. But her “request” left a somewhat worried look on his face. ‘Did I do something wrong?’

Released from his hold, she sighed in relief. “Gotta go…badly!” she said as she dashed for the bathroom, snatching the blanket that covered them. And Itachi just stared back her, his whole body exposed. He sighed once more, ‘Now, where did she throw those boxers?’

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“I wasn’t expecting to see that, boss!”

“What did you expect? We’re filming a married couple here!”

“Well, yeah. But, should we consider changing the ratings?”

“Sniff sniff…”

“Hey boss, something wrong?”

The director cried louder. “Waaaaaaaaaahhhhh!”

“Hey now boss, we don’t have to change the rating, you know. We could just edit some stuff. Just don’t cry…”

“It’s not that…”

“What’s wrong then? I stocked up donuts too. We have Go Nuts Donuts, Krispy Kreme, you name it. There’s a lot more at the back…”

“It’s not the donuts…”

“Then what is it?”

“Actually Peter, I have a confession to make…I’m gay!”

Peter started to break down as well. “I’m gay too, boss!”

And together, they cried, and cried, and cried…

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The Uchiha managed to find his boxers. But with him fully awake, thanks to his dream, he had a hard time going back to sleep. He stared at the clock on his side table, which read 3:47 am…too early for a “decent” person like him to be up. With Temari gone, out to get a glass of water, he was bored out of his mind. When you get used to sleeping next to someone, it was quite hard to sleep alone, especially when you’re married. As he waited for his wife, Itachi took out a letter to pass the short time…

Itachi,

Why didn’t you kill Sasuke?

‘Great…’ That was just what he needed…a letter to remind him of the dream he just had! The Uchiha, sighed heavily in annoyance, and Temari, as if on cue, re-entered the room with her glass of water.

“What’s up?” she asked, seeing the irritated look on her husband’s face.

He did not reply, but threw the piece of paper at her, knowing she would catch it. The blonde read the letter and quickly understood why he was annoyed.

She knew what she was about to ask would infuriate him more, but…”Uhm... Why didn’t you kill Sasuke?”

He gave up. It was hopeless to keep it hush-hush from everyone. Secrets are all revealed sooner or later after all.

“I found it pointless to kill him…”

‘Pfft. Yeah right…’ she thought. “Is that really it?”

“He’s a worthy Uchiha…”

“And..?”

“That’s it”

“Oh come on. There has to be another reason!”

After a long, long pause…

“I…-o-e Sasu…ke” he mumbled.

“What was that?”

“I…-o-e Sasuke…”

“I’m sorry, I can’t hear you…”

“I love Sasuke!” he exclaimed. “So, there!”

Temari smiled. It was no ordinary smile, mind you. Her grin reached from ear to ear. She looked like a little girl who just got her favourite lolly. Just imagine the blonde’s joy. She would sleep having that wondrous beam on her oh-so-happy face. But, wait! If Itachi really did love his little brother, he sure had a funny way of showing it, huh? Her questioning won’t stop there she guessed. It was time to pry on Itachi’s past a “little” more.

“Uhm, Itachi?”

“What?”

“You kinda have a funny way of showing it…”

“No, I don’t”

“Uhh…yes, you do…”

“No, I don’t”

“Yes, you do…”

“…..”

“…..”

‘This is obviously getting us nowhere’, she thought. Her little interrogation would have to be continued some other time.

“Here,” she suddenly placed the large sack on his lap, “answer ‘em”

“Huh?”

“I’m bored so answer them… I want to actually SEE and HEAR you answer them…”

“You don’t think I answer them?”

“I do… I just want to bear witness to it, that’s all…”

“Fine…” he sighed and grabbed a letter.

Itachi,

Why do you have those weird little lines on your face?

Temari laughed. She found the question hilarious. However, this annoyed the Uchiha.

“I got it from my father, okay?!”

“I know, I know…” she replied, trying to suppress her giggles.

Itachi decided to read another letter, hoping it would shut her up…

Itachi,

Does Sasuke know that you’re married now? If he doesn't, how are you going to tell him? If he does, does he still want to kill you with the risk of having his sister-in-law coming after him?

The couple was in complete silence. They had completely forgotten this matter.

“Sasuke…” he whispered.

“This goes on your list, Itachi…” said Temari, scribbling on a long long sheet of paper. The list was Itachi’s record of things he needed to do, which of course contained A LOT considering his situation.

“I know. I know…”

There was absolutely no way of telling Sasuke about the matter without risking someone getting hurt; and if they do tell him, he would certainly not take it very well. Itachi would be putting his wife’s life on the line if the younger Uchiha found out.

He sighed.

“What’s on your mind?”

He held her hand and squeezed it. “I’ll figure something out…” he told her, his onyx eyes locked with her teal ones. “I promise…”

Temari, although looked pretty calm on the situation, was actually quite worried, scared even. Her childhood dream of having a “happily ever after” was still so far from her grasp. Heck, could she even take hold of it? Does she deserve it? These thoughts lingered in her head. She closed her eyes, fearing the tears that threatened to spill. Whatever could she do to make their lives easy and normal?

“I love you…” she suddenly heard him say. She looked at him, tears already rolling down her cheeks. ‘He knew…’ she thought. He always saw through her.

Deciding to break the drama, she quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hand and grabbed a letter. Temari was not a melodramatic person. She always disliked Kisame’s soap operas, often resulting in a fight between the two. She was not like Itachi who sulks all day long. She preferred action than drama.

“Oh look, it’s a letter for both of us” she said cheerfully, acting as if nothing had happened. Itachi, knowing very well of the act she was trying to pull, settled to just letting it be and played along.

“What does it say?” he asked, pretending to be interested.

Itachi and Temari,

Do you think that you would ever have kids?

Again, another moment of silence engaged. These letters really knock them off their guards. Temari was just about to ignore it and grab another letter when Itachi unexpectedly broke the ice…

“Well…let’s have one right now!”

“Wha--”

She didn’t get the chance to finish what she was saying as he already “pounced” on her like she was some prey of his. She was surprised at his sudden excitement. He ravaged her like there was no tomorrow…

After what seemed like an eternity…

The two love birds were asleep, or so one would think. Temari watched her husband sleep. He was so cute. He looked like a little boy…so peaceful, so angelic. No one would think that he was some criminal.

“Itachi…” she whispered his name, tears welling up her eyes once more. She was terribly afraid of what the future had in store for her family. “…as long as I have you…” She couldn’t hold it in much longer and burst into tears, snuggling closer to his bare chest.

“…as long as I have you…I will be strong…”

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A/N: Well? What do you think? I've thought long and hard on this chapter. Please read and review...

Spoilers: Next chapter contains "the list" and some random questions for the gang. But it's really all about Itachi's "list"...