Title: Behind Cell Block Thirteen

Warning: YAOI, Language, Rape, Torture, Drugs, Gaa/Nej, Sasu/Naru, OOC, AU

If you don't approve of the story then please don't read further. Thanks.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the Naruto series. But a girl can dream.

AN: Hi guys! Found this sitting in my folder and decided to add a few more things before I upload. I meant to upload this a month ago but got busy with personal situations. I hope you all enjoy! Did anyone read the latest Naruto chapter? Sasuke is a dick.

Chapter 25: The Harsh Reality

Hinata sat nervously as she waited for her date to arrive. She fidgeted the hem of her royal blue blouse to which she only wore on special occasions. She had only been to Le Crème once or twice in her life but due to the lack of dates and free time she barely had the chance to go again. What attracted her to the restaurant was its exquisite menu filled with delicious exotic food that you would rarely find anywhere else. Also, another thing that attracted her was the atmosphere. The surrounding was dim giving it an intimate effect. This was the reason why Le Crème was a popular spot for couples looking for a fancy and romantic place to eat. Hinata looked at her watch. It was five minutes until eight. He should be here any minute she thought.

Suddenly, Hinata felt soft and warm lips on her neck sending shivers down her spine. "Did I keep my princess waiting for too long?" said the familiar sultry voice.

Hinata turned around and smiled. She got up and gave the man before her a hug. "You didn't keep me waiting at all." She leaned back from her embrace and looked the man in the eyes. "I'm so glad you're here. I've missed you." Hinata leaned in and gave Haku a peck on the cheek.

"I've missed you too." The couple let each other go despite the fact Hinata wanted to stay in that position forever. Of course everyone would be staring at them and telling them to get a room so she had no choice. Haku pulled out a chair for Hinata and sat himself opposite side of her.

"So," Haku smiled at the woman in front of him "Have you thought of your answer to my question?"

Hinata had hoped he had forgotten, "Um, well…" Hinata began playing with her shirt again. "… I've already missed three visiting days at the penitentiary due to our dates. I'm sure Neji, my cousin, would really want to see me."

Haku tried to look understanding, "I know my dear but I promise this would be the last time our dates would be conflicting with your schedule. I promise I'll try my hardest to find a more convenient time for you. So what do you say?"

"How long will we be away for?" Hinata blushed.

"We'll only be gone for a week. It'll be fun Hinata. I'm pretty sure you yourself need a break from work and all the stress you have in your life right now. A week in the Bahamas will be the perfect cure for that. After you can visit your cousin as much as you like and I won't screw up your schedule with mine. I promise." Haku reached over the table and held Hinata's small hands into his own giving them a reassuring squeeze.

"Okay." She giggled "I do need a little tan right?"

Haku looked into her eyes causing the other to turn a red, "You are perfect already Hinata. You don't know how lucky I am to find such a perfect woman like you."

Hinata, who was falling into his little trap, thought her love life couldn't get any better.

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It had been almost 3 months since Naruto's release and it would be his first time going to the penitentiary as a visitor. Naruto stood outside the big cemented compound and gulped. The blonde felt weird standing outside the gates of hell rather than within. What would he say to me? Is he angry? Would he forgive me? These were just the questions that were circulating in Naruto's mind as he was getting escorted into the cafeteria with the other visitors including Neji's uncle and Sasuke's brother who, for some reason, kept eyeing him the whole time. It was true that Naruto should have made more effort to keep in contact with his friends in jail but he wanted to straighten his new life first. He wanted to be physically and mentally ready to help them when it was possible. Being depressed and useless in the outside world isn't really going to help them with anything. Naruto took a deep breath when they reached the familiar hallway leading to the cafeteria. He hoped Sasuke understood.

"Alright, for the folks who have been here before, you know the drill. For those who haven't please ask the guards surrounding the premises any questions you might have. You are in no way of danger and we will make sure your safety is our top priority." The guard looked at his watch. "You guys have exactly one hour and a half until time is up. Please, enjoy your stay." With that said he unlocked the doors and let the visitors in the crowded room.

Sasuke sat depressed in the corner of the room with Neji. Gaara wasn't present because he was currently with his lawyer in a different room. Usually the two would discuss things in the cafeteria but today was different. It seemed like what the lawyer had to say today was too confidential for others to hear. It bothered Neji a bit and he would make sure to get it out of the red head later on. Looking up, the brunette saw the familiar face of his uncle and beamed him a smile. He noticed that Hinata wasn't with him yet again. The reason his uncle always gave him was that she was getting too much work at the office and barely had any time for anything. Neji, who tried to be understanding, just waved it off but in reality he missed her terribly.

"I'll see you later Sasuke. Try to not be too miserable looking around your brother will you?" He patted his friend on the shoulder before going off towards his uncle.

"Easy for you to say." He whispered to himself. Sasuke leaned back on his chair and put his hands behind his head as he scanned the room for his idiotic brother. He spotted him a second later talking to the guard about something. His brother always did whenever he came. Sasuke had guessed his brother was harassing the guards making sure nothing happened or would happen to him. It was very typical of Itachi.

"Sasuke."

The raven haired teen was sure he had heard his name but was too busy glaring at his brother to care. Besides, it sounded way too much like Naruto and he was pretty sure Naruto forgot about him already.

"Sasuke." The voice said louder. This time Sasuke knew his ears weren't playing tricks on him. The voice sounded like his dobe for sure. He whipped his head around so fast and saw the oddly timid looking Naruto standing a few feet away from him.

"Naruto, is that you?" He said so quietly that it seemed he had whispered it to himself. Naruto looked up and teary eyed blue made contact with black. Reading his lips, Naruto nodded and began to wipe the tears that were now flowing from his face.

Sasuke stood up; feeling like the world had stopped and made his way towards the blonde. With his own tears forcing its way out of his sockets. It felt so surreal having Naruto in front of him. It wasn't some kind of hologram but his Naruto in flesh and blood. His emotions were going haywire because he wasn't sure whether to be happy, sad or angry.

He almost tackled Naruto down upon reaching the blonde. He wanted to feel him just to reassure his mind that he was physically there. Sasuke didn't want to let go. "You fucking idiot." He whispered trying to stop his sobs.

Naruto closed his eyes and wrapped his own arms around Sasuke. He breathed in his lover's scent and guilt began to build up inside him once again. "I'm sorry." He choked. "I didn't mean to make you worried and upset."

Sasuke clenched his fists as he unwrapped himself from Naruto. He glared and unconsciously shoved Naruto away from himself causing the other to gasp in surprise. "You should be sorry!" he growled. "How would you feel if you were just left here to rot while my so called boyfriend decides to move on with his life and forget about you?"

"I didn't leave you here to rot!" Naruto retorted.

"Liar." Sasuke's anger began to overpower his mind. "I bet you found someone else. I mean, you're free now and you don't need a no-life murderer to hold you back. I wonder why you even decided to come here. Maybe the reason is to officially tell me that it's over and you're moving on right? Probably tell me you've found someone better…" Sasuke was going to continue until he felt a sharp sting on the side of his face. He cupped his slapped cheek and glared at Naruto.

"You don't know how much I suffered without you Sasuke. You're not the only one who felt miserable! Did you know it took me so long to get out of the house because I was sulking in my room thinking about you? If it wasn't for my family I wouldn't be here right now talking to you."

"Then why didn't I hear one fucking word from you? I was so worried. I thought you either died or forgot about me. I had to think about it every damn day and it almost made me crazy!"

"I know…" Naruto looked down almost ashamed "… I just wanted to be emotionally ready for what is yet to come. Do you think me being depressed will do anything? I promised myself that I will be strong for you guys when I get out. I want to help you and Neji as much as I can. If I am sulking in my room then nothing will get done. That, Sasuke, is the reason why I took so long to come here. I understand you being angry with me but please understand."

Sasuke sighed. He wanted to continue being angry but he just couldn't get himself to stay that way. He then began to feel guilty for thinking of Naruto as a heartless two-timer. If he was really a good partner to Naruto then he wouldn't doubt Naruto for even a second. Sasuke was still angry for the cease of communication that almost drove him insane but Naruto himself said that he suffered as well. This whole situation was giving Sasuke a headache. "I'm trying to understand. I'm sorry I accused you. I'm just a little angry right now."

"I know. I don't blame you because I'll probably feel the same way." Naruto grinned at Sasuke. Sasuke felt his body melt when he saw that smile. He missed it and seeing it again in person gave him the old butterfly feeling in his stomach. Sasuke smiled back and leaned in to kiss Naruto softly on the lips, diminishing the void between them. Naruto's lips felt so soft and so familiar. Sasuke wanted to take the blonde then and there but he'll obviously get thrown back in his cell and get Naruto thrown out and banned from visiting.

"Am I interrupting something important here?"

Naruto pulled away from Sasuke's kiss and looked at the new addition to their group. Naruto turned bright red and tried to hide his face in embarrassment.

"Why do you like intruding in my personal space Itachi?" Sasuke glared at his amused looking brother and crossed his arms. "Couldn't you see I was busy?"

Itachi laughed. His brother's hot head always amused him. He turned towards the blonde man trying to hide his face. "You must be Naruto." He smiled and stuck out a hand. Naruto looked at it and shook Itachi's hand, "and you must be Sasuke's brother, Itachi."

Itachi beamed, "Oh, so has my brother been talking about me? I hope it was good things. I know how my brother looks up to me and all." He joked. Sasuke rolled his eyes.

"Well umm, you see…" Naruto, not knowing the sarcastic tone, was thinking of a way to explain nicely how it was totally opposite.

"Dobe, he was joking." Sasuke interrupted before Naruto made a fool out of himself.

"So," Itachi smiled again, "Let's sit down and get to know one another. I'm sure Naruto is also dying to know the status of your case."

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"Naruto!" Neji waved and ran towards the blonde.

Naruto beamed seeing his friend, "I was just about to see you before I left."

"Yeah uncle already left. I wasn't sure if you were still here."

Naruto playfully shoved Neji's shoulder. "Do you think I'll leave without saying hi to one of my best friends?"

Sasuke joined them a few seconds later, "Thank goodness Itachi left. He's so annoying trying to pry himself into my love life as if he doesn't have one himself."

"I think he's nice."

"Yeah well try living with him for your whole life and see if you would say it again."

Naruto laughed, "You're such a girl!"

"So how are you?" Neji asked.

Naruto scratched his head, "Heh, I'm good. I had trouble in the beginning but I'm better now. I'm ready to tackle the world."

"I'm so happy for you. We've missed you. Too bad Gaara isn't here to see you."

"Uh, hehe… I'm sure he probably wouldn't mind. Speaking of Gaara, where is he anyways?"

"Oh, he's talking to his lawyer right now. They usually talk here but Gaara was escorted somewhere else. I guess whatever he had to say was private." Neji told Naruto.

"Alright sir," A guard interrupted them from behind, "Visiting time is just about over. I'll escort you out."

Naruto frowned. "Okay, just give me a minute."

He turned to Neji, "I forgot to mention that I saw Hinata one time. I think she's dating someone. She seemed happy." Naruto smiled.

"Oh? Uncle never mentioned it to me."

Naruto shrugged, "I guess they broke up then. Anyways, I'll see you guys next time. This time I promise to visit and write." He hugged Neji and gave Sasuke a long kiss and wrapped his arms tightly around his lover. "I'll miss you so much" He whispered in Sasuke's ear. "Me too dobe." He whispered back.

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Neji saw Gaara sitting on his bed staring at the wall in front of him. The red head turned his head slightly at the sound of the door opening. The guard pushed Neji inside and glared at the red head. Gaara glared back causing the guard to flinch a little and quickly locked the cell door.

"Hey. I'm back." Neji said as he sat next to Gaara. The red head didn't respond and continued to stare at the spec on the wall. The brunette knew something wasn't right and became worried. He wrapped his arm around Gaara's shoulders and rested his head on it. "What happened?"

Neji heard Gaara sigh but he continued to stay silent. "If you don't feel comfortable you don't have to tell me anything." Neji assured him.

Neji felt Gaara's muscles tense up. "My sister's missing."

"What?"

"Didn't you hear me?" The red head growled "I said she's missing!"

"I'm sorry! I seriously didn't hear you. When did you find out?"

"The man told me. He said she's been missing for a few weeks already."

"I don't know what to say. I'm sorry."

Gaara rubbed his head in frustration. "Sorry for what? I don't care about that bitch."

Neji let his arm fall from Gaara's shoulder. "Well if you don't care then why are you so upset?" There was silence between the both of them as Gaara turned his head to glare at Neji. The brunette gulped.

Gaara shoved Neji against the wall and pinned him there. He grabbed Neji's collar and leaned in, "Don't ever question me." He said maliciously. Neji tried to pry Gaara off of him but the younger was way too stronger. "Let go of me Gaara." He said in an almost pleading tone. "You need to control yourself."

Gaara hurriedly let go of Neji after realizing he was going a bit too far. "I'm doing it again." He whispered to himself.

Neji rubbed his aching wrists and looked at him in question. He didn't dare speak in case Gaara decides to explode again.

"Being violent with you…" He said as if he read Neji's mind. Gaara wanted to hit something. He wanted to vent all the frustration in him on something. He couldn't because he didn't want to scare Neji again. He had worked so hard to keep his anger in control but that bitch of a sister had to trigger it. Gaara didn't look at Neji. He didn't want to see the pained look on his lover's face that he had caused. The least he could do was explain.

"He said she might have been kidnapped. My brother was expecting her home that night." The red head clenched his fists. "I have a feeling there is more to the story and I was the fucking idiot they used to make it all happen. Do you ever get the feeling you were being manipulated?"

Neji shook his head no.

"…I do. Every day of my life." He reached out for Neji's hand which Neji gladly took. "Every person I've ever cared for controlled and used me. That's what I feel. I don't ever want to be manipulated again."

Neji held Gaara's hand tightly. He could almost imagine all the aggravation he had been locking within himself. Neji realized it was the reason for Gaara's violent controlling behavior.

"There is one more thing…." Gaara continued. He looked at Neji painfully. He didn't want to bring it up but he had to, even though it would pain his Neji the most. "They're moving me to a high security jail cell next week."

Neji froze. "What?!" he almost screamed.

"They finally found the evidence they need for the Jiraiya case."

"No…"

"I confessed to them when they questioned me but they needed the evidence first."

"Please tell me that it's a lie!"

"Evidence just came back yesterday… I'm sorry…" Gaara bit his lip almost drawing blood. He knew he fucked up but didn't regret anything he had done. Jiraiya deserved everything he got. He was happy the old fucker was burning in hell right now. An eye for an eye.

Neji couldn't breathe. He wanted to wake up from this nightmare. He didn't want to be alone. For the first time in a while, Neji cried.

AN: A few drastic changes are going to happen. Hmm, what does Haku have planned under his dirty little sleeves? Read and review please!