Full Summary: Naruto came out to Sakura about his sexuality more two months ago. The only one in the entire village who took to it kindly was Shikamaru, who is now Naruto's guide through the rest of his life. This story will contain refrences to rape, non-con sexual encounters, abuse, assault, and hate crimes. Please keep in mind that some parts of this story will be disturbing, reader discression is highly advised.
Shadow Play Chapter 1: A Friendship Tested is One That Will Last
It was a mission like all other missions and Naruto had already returned to Konoha after its completion. The mission itself, however, was considered a complete and total failure by the Godamine Hokage. "Just because I dropped the scroll into that damn puddle, Tsunade-teme had to write the mission off as a failure, damn hag" Naruto moaned while laying on his back looking at the clouds. He turned to his right as he heard a noise and saw Shikamaru walking up to him with a surprised look. "Hn, I never thought you did this too" he said as he laid down next to Naruto and looked up into the sky. "I heard what you said, and you're right, it wasn't right to do" Shikamaru said as he turned his head to look at the blond, "and because you came out doesn't mean that she should treat you like this." he finished as Naruto winced at the newly re-opened wound.
He could clearly remember that day, two months ago, when he became more aware of his true feelings. He had decided to confide in Sakura, his one and only best friend, or so he thought. He told her everything, his feelings for Sasuke while he was still in the village, he feelings for Kiba, and even his feelings for Shikamaru. The results were that she went around the village blabbing about what he said. Once Kiba heard about what Naruto had said he went on a man hunt and found Naruto at Ichiraku's. Naruto remembered that most painful memory the most.
"Ah, I found you, queer" Kiba hissed as he raised Naruto by the neck. All Naruto could do was gasp for air. Teuchi had already called for the ANBU to respond to his store, but once they found out why, the urgency seemed to vanish. "Kiba please" Naruto plead as Kiba only tightened his grip, soon Naruto's vision went black. Naruto woke up four days later in the hospital, covered in bandages with his right arm in a cast. He though that he was safe, when in all actuality he wasn't. He remembered that night. Someone snuck into his room and put a pillow case over his head and beat him almost to death. Once again, he was out for another week.
Tears started to well up in Naruto's eyes as he flashed back into reality from those vivid images of abuse and betrayal as the last person in his life rolled over to look at Naruto directly into the eyes. "Listen, I know your coming out was harder then mine, but remember, you still have me with you" Shikamaru said. This only caused Naruto to let out a single loud sob before rolling over onto Shikamaru and start to cry even harder. Shikamaru laid there, slowly running his hand through Naruto's golden locks of hair, doing his best to calm his friend down. It seemed to be working as Naruto slowly stopped crying and his breathing became shallow and regular. He looked over and saw that Naruto had fallen asleep. Deciding it would be best for Naruto's safety, he took him home and laid him on the couch.
Naruto woke the next morning to find himself not on a grass covered hill, but much rather a green couch. "Where am I" Naruto quietly said as he was answered. "I brought you home after you fell asleep" Shikamaru said as he walked into the living room with a cup of tea for Naruto. "You've been so nice to me" Naruto said as he took the cup and took a sip. "Thank you" he said as he took another sip of his tea. He looked around at the apartment Shikamaru had. It was quite spacious. It had a total of four rooms. A bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a bedroom. He took another sip of his tea before popping out of his musings. "I think I should go home" Naruto said as he set his tea cup down on the table and walked out of the apartment.
On his way to his place, he could hear people say rather rude things as he walked down the road. He even heard on kid, not even seven years old, and what that kid and his mom said were what brought his mood down. "Look mommy, is that the demon queer" the kid said as his mom looked down at him and nodded her head. "Yes, yes it is. Remember, he'll give you AIDS if you look at him" she said before shooting him an awful look and walking away.
As Naruto reached his apartment, he noticed that there was something off. He walked to his door and saw the red eviction notice on the door. "Fuck how could today get any worse" he said as he pulled out his keys. He put his key in and it wouldn't turn. "damnit" he cursed as the landlord walked up to him with a shit eating grin on his face. "What's wrong, you can't see the eviction notice" the landlord said with an almost sneer. "I just wanted to get my cloths out, that's all" he said as the landlord burst into a laugh. "You get what you deserve" the landlord said before threatening to call the police if he didn't leave. Naruto wasn't having the best of days, and it just got even worse when he was approached by none other then Rock Lee. "Naruto, your unyouthful actions fill me with rage" the man dressed in the green jump suit said as Naruto turned to run. Before he knew it, Lee had already caught up with him. "You even run like a pansey" he said before landing one solid hit on Naruto's chest. Naruto could see blood come out of his mouth before the world went black.
"I don't give a damn, give him something for pain at least" Naruto heard someone scream as he opened his eyes. "I'm sorry, unless you are his parent or spouse you don't have any say in his care" he heard a nurse say. "Didn't you hear me, he had no one left" he heard the voice scream again. Naruto looked over to find Shikamaru face to face with a nurse, face red with anger. "Shika-kun, please" Naruto whispered as the two looked at him with wide eyes. The nurse huffed in anger before walking out of the door. "What was all that about" Naruto weakly asked. "They were trying to take your pain killers away, saying that you were OK without them." he said, annoyance evident in his voice. Soon, the doctor walked into the room. "I am going to have to ask you to leave, you've caused enough trouble tonight" the doctor said. Before Shikamaru had a chance to say anything, Naruto had already voiced his opinion. "No, he'll stay. Last time I was here, I was attacked. Now, if you don't mind, get the fuck out of my room" Naruto bellowed as the doctor looked at him. "Wow, he could scream like that with a collapsed lung" the doctor thought. Naruto hissed in pain and collapsed into his bed. "And about those pain killers, is he going to get them or not" Shikamaru said, in an almost equally loud tone. "Yes, of course" the doctor said before walking out the door.
"Naruto, you need to control your voice, you've got a collapsed lung" Shikamaru said as Naruto's eyes went wide. "You mean I screamed that loud with only one lung" Naruto said as Shikamaru nodded his head. "You heard about my apartment, didn't you" Naruto said as Shikamaru nodded his head again. "I don't have a place to live any more" Naruto said, almost in tears. "That's not true, I already convinced Tsunade to have him unlock your apartment. All of your stuff is already at my apartment." Shikamaru said as Naruto looked up at him with the same eyes of a child who had just gotten their favorite toy back. "Thank you" Naruto about screamed as he tried to jump up to hug Shikamaru but fell back to the bed in pain. "You'll have to take it easy for a while, you'll have to recover you know" he said as Naruto started sobbing because of the pain. "I'll be right back" Shikamaru said as he walked out, followed closely by a nurse who had a small cup in her hands. "What is it" Naruto asked the nurse. "It's something to help with the pain" she said in a caring tone. Naruto took the pill and got comfortable. Before he knew it, he was already sleeping a deep sleep that he had never gotten to have before.