Can I uhhhhhh have Itachi/Ibiki or Kakashi/Itachi in “We’ll always toe that fine line but never actually, like, cross it, will we?” 🙏
Listen I love kakaita with a passion so obviously it had to be these two ❤️ I just have so many feelings about their senpai/kouhai dynamic and also the fact that they've both suffered so similarly and THEY CAN HEAL EACH OTHER'S EMOTIONAL WOUNDS OK
Wallflower
Length: 1.3k
Summary: Kakashi finds Itachi hiding out in the Uchiha library.
Regency AU, set after a war that's implied to be an analogue to the Napoleonic Wars
Footsteps echoed down the corridor, and Itachi willed whoever it was to walk past the library, to leave him be. But the stars were not in his favour on that day, for the sound paused before it continued, muffled by the carpet that covered the library.
"One would think," a teasing voice sounded, and Itachi felt himself perk up, "that I would be able to locate Lord Uchiha at the ball thrown by the Uchiha Family. And yet, here you sit, far from the festivities. Where I had planned to hide, in fact."
Itachi pinched the bridge of his nose, sighing. "Has my absence been noticed so quickly?"
Kakashi chuckled as he entered Itachi's field of vision. He cut a dashing figure as he always did, clothed in a navy blue waistcoat. As Itachi's eyes roved down his figure, a familiar warmth sparked to life within him. "You know it has, my lord. The noble Lord Uchiha, awarded a medal of valour for his daring deeds against Orochimaru? The devastatingly handsome heir to the Naka Dukedom, recently returned from the warfront? The debutantes are casting their eyes all about the ballroom to be the first to spot you. Oh, and your mother is looking for you as well."
Itachi sighed once more, and snapped his book shut. He should return to the ballroom. It was the height of rudeness for him to hide in the library at a party hosted by his own family, and yet…
"It just seems so trivial," he admitted quietly, casting his eyes out the window, watching the steady flow of carriages in and out of the Uchiha Manor grounds. "All the social niceties, pretending I have any interest at all in discussing the weather or the races. To watch them, you would never realise how close to ruination we came. We fought as hard as we did in order to preserve this way of life, and yet, I find myself wholly unable to enjoy it."
Kakashi nodded slowly. "I keep hearing Obito's voice," he admitted. "Nagging at me to ask the wallflowers to dance. I almost did. And then I thought of having my back to all those people."
Not much more needed to be said. Both men well knew the horrors of war. It was not a thing of glory as the poets painted it – it was a thing of fear, of wondering if the man you embraced in the morning would live to see another sunrise. Of praying you would still be able to eat, dress and wash without requiring assistance at the close of each day. Kakashi had been fortunate to have only lost an eye in the conflict. And Itachi? The stars had smiled upon him indeed, for all his scars were invisible ones.
"And so, you sought out this wallflower instead," Itachi said, attempting a moment of levity. That was how it had been between them. Kakashi, bereft at losing Obito, and Itachi, still aching from Shisui's death, had found comfort in each other's company. Taking turns to wallow in despondency, and taking turns to lift the other out of the morass of grief. Just being with each other had soothed the sting of the loss, and he had almost believed himself healed.
Thankfully, his remark worked, and Kakashi snorted. "Of course," he mused. "My Lord Uchiha is hiding because he is too shy to dance! The only way to rectify this would be with a dancing lesson."
Itachi felt his lips quirk upwards. Kakashi always had that effect on him. "If my Lord Hatake would be so kind," he murmured. His heart beat faster at the thought of having Kakashi in his arms once more. They had not touched since they had left the warfront.
Two men sharing a tent and even their bedrolls was not looked askance at when female companionship was lacking, but back in polite society? It was utterly unthinkable. It mattered little that his and Kakashi's touches had been entirely innocent ones – holding each other through nightmares, stroking each other's hair. Any hint of the intimacy they had shared would be enough to court scandal.
Kakashi's hand settled around Itachi's waist, scorching even through the layers of cloth that separated it from his skin. "My Lord, if the purpose of this lesson is to restore my confidence in dancing, should I not be the one to lead?" Itachi remarked, desperately attempting to reduce the tension that had manifested the instant they had touched.
"If it was a normal dancing lesson, then of course," Kakashi replied, eyes twinkling in that way which always lightened Itachi's heart. "But you are a wallflower, and so you must be coaxed. And of course, I am taller than you."
By a scant few centimetres, but it was not as if Itachi was keeping track.
They were entirely silent as they twirled around the room, with only the books to bear witness. And then Kakashi dipped Itachi low before lifting him back up, and both men paused. There was an electricity crackling between them that they were both unwilling to extinguish.
"In Icha Icha," Kakashi said finally, "this would be the moment when the two lovers would kiss."
Itachi could barely suppress his smile. Kakashi had carried that noxious orange book everywhere, even breaking it out during column formations to break the tension before they met the Oto forces in battle.
He lifted a hand to Kakashi's face, tracing its hard planes. Looking into the eye that, like Itachi's, had seen far too much.
"Are we lovers, then?" Itachi whispered.
"We could be."
They could be, if Itachi was willing to forsake his duty as the heir to the Naka Dukedom. They could be, if Kakashi was willing to cry off from his engagement with a wealthy heiress, one that had been arranged while Kakashi was still in the cradle. They could be, if they were willing to be condemned by the ton for their unnatural desires.
But could Itachi truly abdicate, casting all responsibility onto his younger brother's shoulders?
Kakashi must have read the conflict in his expression, for he tilted his head and smiled in that way which forced his eye closed. He had once confided to Itachi that he did it when his eye watered, to prevent a show of weakness. Even as he took a small step back, his hand tightened on Itachi's waist.
"We have always toed that fine line, but it appears that we will never cross it," Kakashi said. Anyone else would have thought he was utterly unruffled. But then, anyone else would not have soothed him through the nightmares he had experienced after Obito had taken a bullet meant for him; would not know that precise set of his shoulders which indicated he was a single step away from the complete annihilation of his dignity.
Itachi felt the breath leave his chest. Something told him that if he allowed Kakashi to walk away now, this would be the end of everything. Of late night conversations over a bottle of whiskey they weren't supposed to have, of verbal spars and practice sword fights which ended in one of them getting pinned beneath the other, sweaty and panting.
Of dances set to a funeral dirge which only they could hear.
"No," Itachi whispered. He swallowed, and forced himself to say it once more with greater emphasis, to ensure Kakashi heard his resolve. "No." He had lost Shisui, and had only survived the loss of the man he loved because Kakashi had been there to patch the hole Shisui had left behind.
If he lost Kakashi too, it would end him.
Seizing Kakashi's face in his hands, Itachi pressed his lips against Kakashi's.
The music crescendoed as their hands and lips explored each other, finally allowing themselves the release they had denied themselves for far too long.
They had given enough of themselves. Perhaps now, it was time to allow themselves to take instead.
Need to know: I write heavily researched fics that cover heavy topics surrounded by fluff. Ratings usually correspond to the degree of said heavy topics (covering misogyny, racism, sexism, SA, illness, violence, etc.) There will never be rape “smut”, rape isn’t valid sex, it’s a disgusting power hungry assault on another and is treated as such. I treat any sexual scene between my characters as if they act with basic respect. The line between being attracted to your partner and fetishizing is a strict line made of love and it will remain there. Any depiction of fetishization I would write would be as part of addressing in world micro-aggressions and very likely has no basis to my personal opinions.
Naruto:
A Mate Reject and a Gamma: Kakashi/Itachi, omegaverse, sick fic extreme, pending mpreg
Chapter Count : 7
Word Count : 19,876
Rating : M (for graphic illness/injury and later smut)
♡ + one of your favorite Itachi ships! Or Gaara ships!
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i’m still talking things over with mars about mengaa bc i’m madly in love with them... so i’m sticking with itachi. and my favorite ship for him is kakaita. so that’s what i’m talking about today. 🥰
disclaimer: age-gap. kakashi is older than itachi. obviously all answers are time appropriate, default set to blank period post part I / shippuuden era.
Who is the most affectionate?
Surprisingly, both of them are. I live for the idea of domestic kakaita and how comfortable they are around each other. They’ll have these lil moments of peace and quiet, and just lean into each other and enjoy some quality time together. They’ll always have some part of their bodies touching, it’s really sweet. They’ll be reading on the sofa, and their legs will be laced together. Or Itachi will nap on top of Kakashi’s chest listening to his heartbeat. I’d say Itachi is the one who seeks those moments more often, though.
Who initiates the handholding?
Kakashi. He’s all for the handholding even if they’re already all over each other. Like okay but give me More. And he’ll play with Itachi’s fingers while they’re talking or reading or just plain chilling. Itachi’s hands are very soft so that’s an added bonus.
Who worries more for the other?
Kakashi worries because sometimes he’ll look over at Itachi and there’s nothing in his eyes... He knows there’s not much he can do about it, especially because it’s directly related to Itachi’s family and it’s just outside of his grasp. Kakashi is always scared because he recognizes the self-harm tendencies in Itachi’s carelessness regarding his own life, in how arrogant Itachi can be about his abilities and whatnot. He can’t stand the idea of someone he cares about deliberately taking their lives, not again...
Who is more likely to ask for help?
Depends on what they’re asking help for, actually. But I’m going with Kakashi being more open to the idea because of his past experiences with Team Minato and how that changed him, even if they’re still alive in this setting. Itachi is reluctant because he can’t get behind bringing Kakashi into the mess that is his life, he feels it’s selfish of him to do so.
Who is the one always losing the keys?
Itachi. He’s always carrying misc. junk in his pockets, stuff he found on the street and picked it up bc it was shiny, plus he’s not that attentive to small objects. So at some point if falls upon Kakashi to keep track of the keys, Itachi will use the spare one they hide somewhere. He’ll lose that one too. lmao
Who leaves little love notes for the other?
Itachi. He’ll hide them between the pages of whatever book Kakashi’s reading, or roll them up with his scrolls so Kakashi finds it later. Sometimes it’s just doodles and some nonsense. 🥰
Who can’t sleep unless the other is there?
Neither of them can sleep when the other isn’t around, not once they get used to it. Itachi struggles with insomnia and the occasional night terror, while Kakashi has nightmares so bad he prefers not to sleep at all. When they’re together, they can relax and fall asleep in each other’s embrace.
Who is more likely to propose to the other?
Kakashi... It’s not to say that he is going to, but if it were to happen, Kakashi’s the one to propose. It gives him a sense of control? Idk if that’s the word, but it will put most of his worries at ease knowing that Itachi’s tied to him somehow.
Who introduced the other to their family first?
Kakashi will take Itachi to Sakumo’s stone, it’s pretty far off and isolated because of the whole ‘shame on him’ thing that led him to take this life, and Itachi will introduce himself and ask for his blessing. Itachi won’t properly introduce Kakashi to his parents because they’re not on good terms, but he will tell Sasuke about their relationship. Eventually. When he feels that Sasuke might not get as upset.
Who is more likely to play with the other’s hair?
Kakashi. He likes to run his fingers through Itachi’s hair and massage his scalp and nape. Itachi purrs like a kitten.
Who makes sure the other has meals/stays hydrated?
Kakashi. Itachi can’t cook for the life of him, and his priorities lay elsewhere, so he only eats when his stomachs grumbles and his throat feels weird. Kakashi takes it upon himself to fix that.
Who is more likely to stand up to anyone for the other?
Itachi. Especially regarding Kakashi’s sharingan. Some random Uchiha will trashtalk him in front of Itachi but he ain’t having none of it. Back the fuck off, buddy.
Who is the most likely to prepare a surprise for the other?
Itachi. And it always works because he’s really good at keeping secrets, even from Kakashi. Which will taunt Kakashi to no end after said surprise is over, because he overthinks it.
Who makes the other pinky promise not to do certain things?
Itachi. And he’s very serious about it. Kakashi thinks it’s silly but will comply. Won’t follow it through if the pinky promise is something he deems is going to lead Itachi astray, or harm him in anyway. I’m thinking too much about this, but it is what it is...
Who puts a blanket over the other when they fall asleep on the couch?
They always nap together because there’s no other option. I rest my case.
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Name: Moonglow
Word Count: 657
Pairing: Kakaita
Rating: M
Warnings: Sexual content
Summary: In a world without the Uchiha Massacre, the two members of Team Rō finds themselves impossibly, inextricably close, dwelling on old hurts and close comforts only Sharingan users and teammates can possibly hope to understand.
Notes: For @uchihaweek2022‘s Day 6 prompt: No Uchiha Massacre.
headcanon : hatake kakashi is ✨ gay ✨ and would have fallen deeply in love with his very much bisexual anbu kohai uchiha itachi while on an assassination mission.
in this alternate universe, the massacre remains a mystery to all but the hokage and danzo. itachi carries around the secret like the weight of the world while raising his kid brother sasuke, who has no memory or knowledge of itachi's participation in the massacre.
over time, itachi and kakashi grow closer and closer. itachi has no idea why, but he trusts kakashi and feels extremely drawn to him. meanwhile kakashi does nothing but try and wait for his infatuation with him to pass, mindful of the almost ten years between them and itachi's only recent coming of age. but it just doesn't. he remains fascinated with his simultaneous gentleness and deadliness, as well as with the sadness in his eyes whenever he smiles like a child.
itachi remains clueless of kakashi's love for him for 2 years. during which time, kakashi has also become his little brother's sensei. kakaita are close friends now, who talk about nothing and everything. one night, while they are discussing their families fondly, kakashi kisses him and itachi remains entirely wide eyed and frozen. kakashi apologizes quickly and itachi simply answers "no. it's okay".
the next week, kakashi asks to switch partners without telling itachi who becomes - entirely out of character for him - furious. he hunts down kakashi, to throw the stupid sex book he gave him in his stupid, beautiful, handsome, idiotic face. and suddenly realizes what he is thinking and how incredibly beautiful he is and is overcome with the need to hold him. which he does when he finds him in his appartment. they stay in each other's embrace for god knows how long, hearts pounding, until itachi, who is only slightly shorter than kakashi, looks up and deep into his eyes before kissing him slowly with his characteristical calmness. this time, it's kakashi's turn to be surprised before kissing him back softly. "you know, if we do this... we're gonna have to tell sasuke." itachi chuckles but acknowledges the comment in no other way, as he mindless intertwines his fingers with kakashi's and goes into his appartment.
they start their relationship in secret and fall deeply in love. itachi is torn inside - he wants to tell kakashi about the massacre, feels that he owes him the truth. he is terrified that kakashi will leave him and never look at him again. not to mention that that would mean breaking a thousand protocols. and that in the slightest chance that he would not mind it, would mean putting him in the position of keeping it a secret from the world as well - including from his brother. but not to tell him also means that he would be letting their love become a lie, as kakashi does not truly know who he is. so he tells him. and kakashi pets his head softly. "i'm sorry you had to go through that alone". they kiss and never speak of it again. kakashi knows that itachi will tell sasuke eventually and trusts him even more than before. he tells him he loves him for the very first time the next morning. after that, they go public and become the anbu's hottest couple.
bonus : sasuke is infinitely annoyed that his aniki is dating his sensei and wants to kill them both for their lack of common sense - also didn't itachi like izumi ? how come he likes a guy now ? 14-year-old cis straight saucy is very confused and very annoyed by these wildly inappropriate adults and goes out of his way to disturb them - and sometimes enlist naruto or sakura to help him (when taking a break from preparing his revenge on the mysterious murderer of his family).
edit : lol this was supposed to be just three lines but it became this giant thing hahahaha. i've written a couple fics back in my day. maybe i should write this ? what do you think ? it would be my first long one though... would totally intertwine it with a team 7 love triangle in all combinations if i did... and a still very vengeful but merrier, less traumatized sasuke... lots of action on the anbu kakaita side and the sasuke revenge side and the sakura genjutsu training side because by god was she done dirty by kakashi and kishimoto in naruto... some light politics and missions just for the hell of it.... i mean it has potential i think ? what do you think ? would you read it ?
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"You're jealous," Itachi didn't sound surprised or pleased by his words, it was a simple observation for him. “Seems a bit oddly self conscious of you, senpai.” Itachi turned towards him and smiled, amused and his eyes were fixed on Kakashi, as if waiting for something. It took a second to click.
“You knew I was there,” Kakashi drawled, “Seems like you wanted me to see." Kakashi wasn't normally a jealous kind of person, but when he witnesses some guy hit on Itachi and Itachi flirt back, well that wasn't going to stand.
I’m here for some Kakashi, Itachi and Shisui AU time
An AU in which the Uchiha clan offers to teach Kakashi the best way to use the sharingan (but also to keep a close eye on him), and after seeing how skilled he is in pretty much everything they decide to take him in, thinking that it would be very useful to have a prodigy with so much potential among them (and hopefully loyal to the Uchihas as well).
Kakashi joins ANBU, gains all that fame as the Copy Ninja, and thanks to that Kakashi’s “misery” begins: a kid Shisui starts to follow him around and keeps begging Kakashi to teach him some of the “awesome jutsus he copied” (notice me senpai!). Kakashi is so done with it, that he ends up accepting, hoping that after a very hard training session the boy will stop pestering him, but the result is quite the opposite.
As time goes by, when Kakashi is off duty he keeps training Shisui, and one day the boy brings another kid to train with them: Uchiha Itachi (for a moment Kakashi really wished he could strangle Shisui). Obviously, Kakashi doesn’t want another “student” and once again try to use the “hell training” tactic, but it doesn’t work (again). He should know by now that there is no training hard enough to scare a determined Uchiha. That’s how a very annoyed Kakashi ends up “babyssiting 2 Uchiha brats”, but deep down he enjoys it and welcomes a distraction to keep his mind occupied (they really help to keep him sane after losing Obito, Rin and Minato).
Life goes on, Itachi joins ANBU too and the 3 of them become closer to each other (good friends actually, but of course Kakashi has some problems to acknowledge and accept that). In the meantime, the Uchihas start to plot the whole coup d’etat thing, and when Itachi and Shisui find out, they trust and respect Kakashi enough to ask him to help them to stop it.
So, what would happen if Itachi, Shisui and Kakashi worked together to stop the Uchiha plans (and Danzō schemings as well, since Kakashi is aware of how dangerous, manipulative and greedy the man is)?
[I apologize for any mistakes, english isn’t my native language. Feel free to correct me]
Hello, I know your blog mainly focused on Sasuke, but I wonder if you have any opinions on Itachi's and Kakashi's relationship? Sorry if I simply waste your time. Ps.: I really like your blog. I have to admit I don't agree on everything but your writing gives an interesting perspective on Sasukes mind and his relationships.
Hello and thank you for your nice words. Btw you don’t waste my time lol.
I used to be very interested in Itachi and Kakashi’s relationship in the past, especially when the Kakashi arc was released.
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Damn that's crazy I haven't updated this in 3 years... Anyways chapter 6 is out. 7 is being written as we speak~
Title: War of Love
Pairing: Mikoto Suoh x Tatara Totsuka
Summary:
Two worlds that should have never met, becoming one. Romance blossoms, and pain comes along.
Writer Tatara Totsuka has become a bit of a self-recluse with his profession, only really coming out of his shell once Editor Mikoto Suoh comes along, falling hopelessly in love with him. And with that love comes the finding out more about who Mikoto is, which was... a werewolf.
While it didn't matter to him, it's certainly going to matter to the world around him as human and werewolf come together for love in a world that's bound to tear them apart.
This story is full of happiness.
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