DISCLAMER I... still do not own it. Sigh.

WARNINGS Nn...none? Shonen ai hints.

AUTHOR NOTES Kabuto POV, I think. It doesn't really matter. Review for me!!! Please...

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opium

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Orochimaru is sleek and dark and poison. Dangerous and sharp. One foul step, and he will bleed.

He smells like opium, thick and musky. He can feel the bitter frustration coming off of him in waves so dense it makes him want to hide, but he won't because this man loves the illusion of power.

There are lines on his face. He wonders what causes this man so much pain.

It doesn't matter, though, because this man will not appreciate being cared about.

He will let him continue pretending to be strong, then.