A/N: I want to thank all those wonderful reviewers on the reviews that I received from them! I was really starting to think that my story was starting to go down south since no one was really reviewing. So here are my personal thanks to each reviewer!

punkanimelover12- yes it is sad Yamato died…I was originally going to have him live, but then I realized out of all of the characters that could have died; he was the best choice for the first. Thanks for the review!!!

.uke- I thought the way I handled Gaara's scene with Kyuubi was ok. Not really how I wanted it. I wanted more drama, but that was the way it wrote itself. Thanks for thinking it was sweet though! Thanks for the review!!!

Rishkaana- I hate reading cliffhangers to for the exact same reason. And that is the exact same reason I write them too! Hehehe. Thank you for the review!!!

Clover-night- I would hope Gaara loved Naruto! Otherwise I would have a really crappy story! Hahaha. Thank you for the review!!!

smexygecko- That person was a dick. I mean what kind of flame is that? And definitely way TMI!!! Though I am glad the advice (of sorts) will help you in the future!!! Have at it! (just don't tell me the details please!) Thank you for the review!!!

Ok! On with the story!

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Chapter 29: Old Acquaintances

~*~Last time on Cruel Desire~*~

Naruto walked to his room as the tears, that had yet to stop, fell down his face and quiet sobs left his thin lips. His normally beautiful face was now twisted and blotchy. Tears stained his face as his nose ran continuously. His beautiful bright ocean eyes were dulled into a murky blue. Naruto fell onto his bed face down into his pillow. He didn't hear the door open. He didn't hear it click behind him. He didn't hear the silent footsteps that made his way towards him.

But he did hear the cock of a gun before he felt the cool metal of the barrel against his temple. "Hello Naru-chan. Miss me?" Out of the corner of his eye, Naruto saw who it was that held a weapon to his head. His eyes widened. Then his mouth opened to say the name…

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Naruto couldn't believe his eyes! There in front of him was a tall man that stood a towering 6'2" with shaggy light brown hair. Eyes a pitch black of bottomless pools stared at him with a smug smirk on tanned face. "Rinji." Naruto whispered. A smile of his own appeared on his face. He ignored the barrel that was all but plastered to his temple as he slowly sat upright. The gun followed with every move. Not once wavering. There was a knock on the door that startled both men.

Before he could shout out the door swung open with a stunned Iruka in the doorway. With a righteous fury blazing in the depth of his eyes, Iruka launched an attack at Naruto's 'attacker'. "No!" Naruto screamed out as he shot up and slammed his lithe body into Iruka, knocking him to the ground.

"Naruto! He has a gun! Why would you attack me?!" Iruka was really confused. Shouldn't you attack the attacker when they were distracted? Not the person who was doing the distracting? He was even more confused when Naruto started to laugh. Laugh. Of all the things he would have expected from his son, laughing was not one of them. "What's going on Naruto?" Iruka seemed to completely forget the 'attacker' that was in the room, who was now sitting comfortably on Naruto's bed relaxing.

"No dad! Rinji wasn't nor will he ever attack me. I have no clue as to why he is here though." At this part he turned from his sitting position, Iruka's stomach being the seat, and looked towards his old friend.

"Rinji? As in Ji-Ji?" Iruka was now going in a loop.

Rinji groaned at his old nickname that Naruto had given to him when he couldn't pronounce his name fully. "Yeah Ru-Ru. It's me Rinji. And Naruto's right. I wasn't attacking him. Merely getting his attention."

Iruka leveled a look at the man lounging on the bed with no care in the world it seemed. "Getting his attention? With a gun to his temple?" Iruka said, his voice deadpanned.

At this, Rinji had the decency to blush. "Eh…I was trying to show my skill at sneaking around. I actually came here for a job. Naruto told me if I ever needed a job at his company to ring him up sometime. Well here I am. In need of a job. I'm just not ringing him up, but coming in personally to show him that I am good at what I do. Bodyguard."

"Bodyguard?" Naruto repeated.

"Yeah. I was a bodyguard for the longest time for my last employer. Then he went and died on me. Had a heart attack. Natural causes the doctors assured me. I heard about your problem and all through the grapevines and thought I could help out. Only I won't just shadow anyone. I want to protect you. Personally." Rinji stated this as he stared Naruto down to show his seriousness.

While Iruka thought it was a great idea, Naruto was having his doubts. Not that Rinji couldn't protect him. That wasn't the issue. His skills were needed else where though. Naruto grabbed his phone and hit a certain number that was on speed dial. Once the other person picked up, Naruto just said one word, knowing that the person on the other line would know what it meant. "Assemble."

Iruka looked questioningly at his son when he gave the order for all his bodyguards to come to his office. He only did that if something was going down and he knew that Iruka wouldn't like it. Not one bit. But instead of prying like he normally would, Iruka stood up, after he moved Naruto to the ground instead of his stomach, and walked to the door. "I'll tell the others your goodbyes. Just be home for dinner please." With that he left.

Naruto got up off the ground and went to his dresser. There he grabbed his keys for the bike that he had in the garage for cases like these. "Come on." Naruto motioned for Rinji to follow him out of the window. When he jumped to the ground, Naruto and Rinji kept low as the went pass the windows. They made sure they were low enough so that no one would see them as they passed. Once they got to the garage, Naruto let Rinji in and walked over to a big object that was covered in a dusty looking white sheet. Grabbing the cover, Naruto swept the sheet off to revel the beautiful bike underneath. It was a 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade (a/n: I don't know bikes either. If I think it looks nice then I put it in here. If you want to know what it looks like then here is the site. .org/forums/attachments/honda-fireblade/29897d1212617836t-2008-honda-cbr1000rr-fireblade-photos-thread-blade_ just copy and paste peoples. Copy and paste.)

Rinji's eyes nearly bulged at the site. He watched Naruto get on a scoot forward as best he could. Getting the hint that he was supposed to get on, Rinji side on and wrapped his arms around his waist. Naruto rolled the bike out backwards before turning it and starting the engine. "Just lean when I do and don't fight the turns. That will cause us to crash more than likely." (a/n: I may not know about bikes when it comes to the body and type, but I do know how to ride one! What can I say? I like fast things! Hehehe.) Rinji just nodded and held on tight to Naruto. He had never ridden a motorcycle and he was deathly scared of them. I guess I will have to get used to it if this is all he has to ride in. Rinji thought to himself.

When they got to the building, they were greeted by awe stares all around. "You would think that they never saw someone come in on a motorcycle." Naruto muttered as they rode up on the elevator. A brave soul that was beside them spoke up.

"It's not the fact that someone rode in on a motorcycle, Naruto-sama. It's the fact that it was you who rode in on one with a male companion and in a suit nonetheless." When the brave soul realized what he said, he paled. "I-I don't mean to call you g-gay sir! O-or that y-you couldn't r-ride in o-on a m-motor-" He was cut off.

"Hey, hey. Let's get some things clear. I am gay. If you have a problem with it, get over it. And another thing. It's good to speak your mind. As long as we aren't in a meeting where you should know when not to say something. By the way, what is your name?" Naruto looked at him from the side as he faced the front.

The man, more like boy, hid a sly smile. "My name, Naruto-sama, is Hoki." He bowed low so that no one would see the smile that was threatening to appear on his face.

"Hoki? Hmmm…I seem to remember a name like that." Naruto said to himself.

"That would be because, Naruto-sama, that I go to school with you. In fact, my boyfriend went on that cruise ship with you." If you want a little info you must be willing to part with a little info. Though none of it was true. Sasori will never see me as more than a friend. Ah my love… Hoki thought to himself as he looked at Naruto to gauge his reaction.

"Who is your boyfriend? Maybe I met him." Naruto now turned to the teenage employee, interested in learning more.

"Sasori."

"Sasori? Sasori. Sasori. Oh! Sasori! Yeah I met him! I ran into him at a shop. Real nice fellow." Naruto tried to keep the sarcasm out of his voice. He looked like he succeeded when he didn't see a frown covering the boy's face. If only he knew what Hoki was really thinking.

That bastard! How dare he run into my love! How dare he touch my beloved! I bet he hit on him too! No wonder Sasori-love was on cloud nine for so long after he came back! I can't wait to kill him! I want his blood on my hands! I want his blood!!!! All the while Hoki was smiling innocently at Naruto. Never once did he notice the suspicious looks he was receiving from Rinji.

That boy. He's up to something. No one smiles that innocently. Not even a baby! I'll keep an eye on him. Rinji promised himself for the sake of Naruto and his family.

There was a 'ding' signaling that they made it to their floor. When Hoki came out with them not only did Rinji's suspicions grow, but Naruto started to get them as well. What would a high school student be doing on the top floor. Only executives and higher ups were working on this floor. And to become one of those you needed degrees. Something a high school student couldn't have. Naruto slowed his pace and acted like he was looking at the work around him. Something that he actually did. And Hoki believed it.

"Rinji. Your new position now is spy. And you first target is Hoki. I don't trust him. You know what to do?" Rinji nodded. "Good. Now go. Stay to the shadows. Once he meets his destination, report back to me. Get caught and you know what to do." With that said, Rinji disappeared. If anyone was paying attention all the would have seen was a blur and then nothing. Naruto headed to his office only to be stopped by his secretary.

"Naruto-sama. There are a group of people in your room. Konan is with them so I let them all in. Did I do the right thing?" The secretary sought his approval. All Naruto did was nod and open his door before slamming it in her face.

When he saw Jei, he leapt into action. A fist was pummeled into his face before he knew what hit him. Jei tried to dodge, but at every turn he was hit. He didn't fight back because he knew who was attacking him and why. He already got it from Konan and Zetsu. But Naruto was closer to the target then they were. When he hit the wall and fell down in a heap, the attacks stopped. Standing there was a pristine looking Naruto, who looked as if he didn't just go on a rampage.

"Now that, that is settled. Where the hell were you when Yamato was shot?!" Naruto bent down to yell in Jei's face. He didn't flinch and that made Naruto a little more angry.

"He was shot from a rooftop with a sniper rifle. From the bullet, we have found that it was a M82 .50 caliber that was shot. We believe it was a set up." Jei said monotonously.

"A set up? What do you mean?" Naruto demanded. Why wasn't he told this a week ago when the murder happened?! That's what he wanted to know!

"My other charge, Anko Mitarashi, was with her lover, Ibiki Morino on the phone with Yamato when the shot was rang. Apparently he was called over by a boy who seemed to be lost. After the shot rang out the boy apparently leaned over enough for Anko to hear him say quote, 'The Boss says hello. Now I get to say goodbye.' unquote before the line went dead." Jei explained as he sat against the wall that was supporting him.

Naruto exploded again. "Why wasn't I told this a week ago when the murder happened?! That's what I wanted to know!" Whoa. Déjà vu or what?

"Anko didn't think you could handle that information at that point in time. She was going to tell you after the memorial service. Besides, he was just following orders." Was all Konan said from behind Naruto. Throughout the whole conversation she was quiet. But when Naruto exploded on Jei for following her orders, she had to step in.

Naruto stood up and swung around to start on Konan. "Who the hell do you think you are to keep something like this from me? Last time I checked, you work for me! Not the fucking other way round, bitch!" Naruto growled as his eyes flashed red for a moment.

Konan flinched at the word bitch. Never before had her boss called her that. Never had she heard a single insult come from his lips when talking to an employee let alone one that was his friends. For that was what they were, friends.

Naruto saw the flinch and his eyes softened. He took a step forward and brought her into his arms. "I'm sorry Konan. I'm just upset." Konan just brought her arms around him. She had already forgiven him before he even took the first step.

Naruto let Konan go and turned to the others. "You are all going to get reassigned to new charges. And no longer are you going to be shadowing. You will be up close and personal with them. And I don't mean sexually Deidara." He ignored the indignant 'Hey!' that came from him and continued on. "We are going to up the security here, the school, everyone's homes, and even their fucking jobs if I have to. No one is to go anywhere without a bodyguard. They don't like it then tough shit is what you fucking tell them. If they have further complaints, then you tell them to come to me. You don't answer anyone's questions unless I give you permission. Another thing…we have a new member."

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Rinji followed the weasel as far as he went. When he disappeared into a janitor's closet, he waited for him to reemerge. When he didn't after nearly ten minutes, Rinji took out his revolver and slowly went to the closet and opened it. Revolver ready, he jumped in and looked around. What he saw…was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Hoki wasn't in there. And there was no way to escape either.

He got out of there quickly and hauled ass to Naruto's office. Not even bothering to knock, and ignoring the screeching banshee, Rinji barged in and was greeted with 20 or so guns. Not even fazed by them, closed the door and walked up to Naruto. Naruto held up his hand to signal that it was ok.

"This was the new member I was talking about. Rinji meet everyone." Naruto waved a hand to the people in his office.

"Naruto. Hoki disappeared." Rinji said urgently.

"What?! I gave you one simple task and you already blow it!" Naruto raged.

"Damn it! I didn't blow it! I mean he literally disappeared. I was following him and he went into a fucking janitors closet and I waited for him to come back out. When he didn't come out after 10 minutes, I went in. he wasn't in there!"

Everyone looked around shocked. Naruto more so than the others. "Get me the security tapes for all levels! Make a sweep on all floors and all rooms! Find him!" Naruto yelled to his bodyguards. They disappeared and went to do as they were told.

Naruto was left there wondering what the hell could have happened to that son of a bitch.

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Ok! Here is a time skip! This is 4 days after the memorial service!

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The woman's black hair was spread about her like a halo. Sinful black lace was on her delicate creamy skin. Flawless. That was all Kisame could think of as he trailed wet openmouthed kisses down her lovely torso. Kayla moaned as she dug her fingers into his scalp, massaging it with her fingertips. Kisame dragged the black lace boy shorts down her long muscular legs, tossing the fabric behind him without further thought.

Resting his weight in between her spread thighs, Kisame lowered himself so that he could kiss her most sacred spot. He nuzzled his nose into her wiry curls as his tongue darted out to give her slit a long stroke. Kayla thrust her hips up, seeking that hot mouth that brought her that sweet pleasure that she craved.

Darting his tongue into the slit, Kisame got to work on teasing her. In and out he went. Softening his tongue to making it the muscle hard as he could. He curled it and wiggled it. All the while Kayla's moans turned to screams.

"Please…Kisame! I need you. Now!" Kayla begged as she thrashed around. Her hands pulled his head closer as she tried to ride his face so that she could get her completion. Kisame felt her muscles tightening around his tongue, so he brought his hand up to play with her clit. This made her cum with an ear piercing scream.

As she was coming down from her high, Kisame slithered up and sheathed his member into her waiting passage. As he did so, Kayla came a second time, tightening around his already hard member. Kisame set his pace fast and furious. He brought her legs up to throw over his shoulder so that he could get a deeper penetration. Kayla's screams were getting louder and he was loving every moment of it. She could feel the coil tightening begging to be released.

"So…close. So close. Kisame. So." Kayla tried to get out between her gasping breaths. He understood completely since he was close to. He picked up his already fast pace and now it became brutal. He was pounding into her harder than she had ever had. None of her other lovers treated her like this. They always treated her like she was porcelain. What Kisame was doing to her body…was amazing.

Kayla came with a silent gasp as Kisame spilled his seed inside her calling out her name. just as they were coming down from their euphoric high, Kayla's phone rang just as Kisame's did.

Kayla lazily grabbed hers and answered with a tired hello. The voice on the other end made her sit up with a start.

"Where the hell are you, Kayla? You were supposed to be guarding Gaara today!" Her boss roared through the phone.

"Today? Today?! I thought it was tomorrow!" Kayla said frantically.

"No! Yesterday was Deidara and the day before it was Zetsu. Today is your turn! Now where the fuck are you?!"

Kayla looked over at Kisame as he was apparently being yelled at on his phone to. "I'm with Kisame."

"Good. Now you both can come in since this involves him to. Tell Kisame to tell Itachi I said hello. No doubt he is getting his ass chewed out since he was on guard duty for me." Naruto said with heat still in his voice.

"We're in trouble aren't we sir?" Kayla said in a small voice.

"Very." Was all she heard before the line was cut off.

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Kisame reached over for his phone as his lover reached for hers. "Hello?"

"Kisame." A cold voice was heard over the phone.

"I-Itachi-sama." Kisame stuttered out. He was in deep shit he knew.

"Where are you Kisame? Do you know what day it is today?" Itachi asked in false pleasantries.

"With Kayla, sir and no I do not know what day it is today."

"You were supposed to be watching Naruto today. Since you are with Kayla, both of you can come to Naruto-kun's office. What we have to say involves both of you." Itachi stated coolly.

Kisame gulped. "W-we're in big trouble aren't we?"

"Oh yes. See you soon, Kisame." And the line went dead. His skin took on an unhealthy pallor. Kisame turned to his lover and noted she too was pale.

"We're in deep shit aren't we Fishy-kun?" Kayla asked in a hesitant voice.

"The deepest."

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A/N: Yeah!!! My Berry-Devil-chan got a hold of me and now I know she is safe!!!! I'm so happy! That is why you are getting another chapter so soon! I hope you guys enjoy it! You to BD-chan!