Takeshi threw Naruto into the chair, closing and locking the door behind him. "So… What do we owe the pleasure?" he asked.
Naruto growled. "That is none of your business! It's with Hiashi!" he stated.
Hiashi looked up, surprised. "Me? Why?"
Naruto looked at Takeshi. "I'll tell you if he leaves."
"He stays."
Takeshi smirked. Naruto grunted and leaned back. "I guess there's a rumor on Hinata's floor that she'll be replaced by Hanabi. Is that true?"
"Yes." Hiashi was quick and precise.
"What!? Why? Hinata has way more experience than her sister!" Naruto exclaimed, standing.
"Hinata had her chance and look what happened. Now she's being called a harlot, a whore… I do not want that for my company!" Hiashi told Naruto, seeing the determination in the young man's eyes.
"It was my fault Hiashi! I started it! Besides, she has worked there for not even two weeks. Give her a chance. A real chance!" Naruto demanded, shaking with adrenaline.
Hiashi smirked, about to open his mouth but Takeshi beat him to it. "Just for her to screw up again? Maybe you should just give up on her Naruto. You know… you did do this to her. She was perfectly fine before you came into her life."
Naruto glanced his way. "Really? You think it was? So you weren't the one who caused those bruises or hit her or beat her? You didn't rape her? Who did then because I clearly remember seeing you smack her-"
Takeshi grabbed Naruto by the front of his shirt to bring him face-to-face. A sadistic smile was growing as he spoke. "Yes I did. I beat her, I raped her, I made her bleed… and it made me feel so good- like I was the happiest man in the world. She was fine because I wasn't always so happy before you entered her life. Too bad you can't be happy like me."
Naruto felt something come over him; some unknown feeling. As he stared into Takeshi's eyes, he could see the joy he felt just talking about it. The feeling Naruto had increased. He knew it was hate and he felt like he wanted to Takeshi right then and there- like he had the strength to.
Takeshi saw this and lowered Naruto to the ground. "There's more to you than I thought… you're stronger." He looked at Hiashi. "Keep Hinata as CEO."
"Excuse me? Last time I checked-"
"Unless you want someone dead, I would keep her where she is." Takeshi informed, gesturing to Naruto.
Hiashi looked at saw what Takeshi meant. He shivered from what the stare Naruto gave him. It was filled with something evil. "Y-yes, of c-course!" Hiashi said, stuttering slightly.
The look shifted slightly and Naruto said, "Good." A grin formed, one directed at both men in the room, one that Hiashi wanted to go away. It looked more sadistic than Takeshi's was.
Hiashi tried to clear his throat. "I swear on my life Hinata will be treated better- by me. Now that I know how she feels-"
Naruto put a hand up. "Don't explain. I just wanted you to keep her where she is… Make any more stupid decisions and I will make my own very… stupid decision." His eyes bore through Hiashi, making Hiashi shrink and want to hide, something very few people could do. "I would have done it a long time ago if Hinata pleaded with me not to."
Naruto looked at Takeshi. "Keep away from her. I hear or even see you close to her, I won't hesitate to kill you."
A smile drew upon Takeshi's lips, matching Naruto's own. "You talk big now but I've beat your ass a dozen times before and I can do it again." He responded, grabbing Naruto by the throat.
Naruto was unfazed. "Please, like you said- we are weak until we find the courage to stand up for what is right. And that is what I'm doing right now." Naruto said, not affected by the other man's actions.
Takeshi grunted and took his hand away. "If you actually believe that then you can die when I see you next. I really mean it this time. I won't hold back and Hinata… She won't be able to promise me anything to stop me."
"I wouldn't want her to. She's stronger than that and shouldn't lower herself to such… promises. What I do is for her. I don't want her to do anything for me. Just being by me is enough." Naruto said coolly still staring at Takeshi.
Everything was quiet until there was a knock at the door. "Father, Naruto, can I come in?" Hanabi asked.
"Not now Hanabi. We're in the middle of something. What is it?" Hiashi asked.
"Hinata wants to talk to Naruto." Hanabi said, upsetting Hiashi.
"She's just going to have to wait!" Hiashi exclaimed, his voice rising.
Naruto looked at him. "We can continue this 'talk' later. I'm enjoying your company." He said, opening the door and walking out to Hinata's room. As they walked upstairs, Naruto asked, "What does she want?"
Hanabi shrugged. "She didn't say but that it's just between you two."
Naruto nodded in response with a smile but having a bad feeling. 'Please let it not be what I think it is. Please God, I'll do anything you want!' Naruto thought as they stopped in front of Hinata's door.
Hanabi knocked and said, "Hinata, Naruto's here." It was quiet on Hinata's side then the door opened. Hanabi looked at Naruto worried. "I don't know why she's like this now but please make her happy again." Hanabi pleaded.
Naruto nodded and walked in, shutting the door. "Hey Hinata, what's going on?" he asked, flipping on the light. Hinata was sitting on the bed, staring at him with tear stains running down her face. "Hey, Hinata! Why are you crying!?" he asked, running over.
"Want to know why I didn't want you going down there?" Hinata asked. Naruto didn't reply. "Takeshi. He's been coming here every day… My father knows and yet- He knows everything Takeshi ever did to me and he still lets him here! Why? I remember when everything was so peaceful and innocent… There was no pain, no tears, no anger… Takeshi was like you- Sweet, kind, passionate, handsome, funny… but he just lost it." She paused to breathe.
"Or maybe he was always like this- disgusting, hateful, cruel… And he wanted to lure me in just like all the others. I've been trying to stay strong for Hanabi but I'm getting closer and closer to where I was before- back when I was with him. I feel like I'm going to break if he even touches me now." Hinata finished, trying to keep herself together.
Naruto cradled her in his arms, rocking her back and forth. "You should leave."
"I can't. I have work and Hanabi needs me. And what about you?"
"Take Hanabi with you. You need her too. Forget about everything else. You need a new life Hinata… That's the only way you're going to be rid of him- maybe not the memory but he won't be able to touch you again." Naruto told her.
Hinata let out an unsteady sigh. "I… I don't know Naruto. I can't leave you-"
"Then come live me with me. The old man is gone for a while on one of his book tours. Stay until everything settles again." Naruto saw the look on Hinata's face and added, "Or at least until you feel ready to be on your own- do it for Hanabi. Do you really want her to grow up around him? Or see you like this the rest of your life?" Naruto inquired, upset.
Hinata hiccupped and said, "I- I'll do it."
Naruto smiled, feeling happiness and sadness fill him. "That's good… I love you Hinata."
Hinata hummed in response, before falling asleep. Naruto gently laid her down on the bed, covering her up, and made his way downstairs.
Standing in the study doorway, he glared at Takeshi. "Why do you come here?"
"I just want to make sure Hinata's alright. I mean, after what you've done to her, she really needs some comforting." Takeshi answered.
Naruto chuckled. "Yes, she really does." He looked at Hiashi. "Why do you two meet? I thought you hated him?"
Hiashi looked away. "No… It's just that he really annoyed me when I work here in my study."
"We meet because Hiashi knows how much Hinata loves me so he invites me over so we can see each other." Takeshi laughed.
Naruto growled. "You think she's going to be here forever, don't you?" Naruto smirked. "How about you and I have a little scuffle tomorrow?"
"A scuffle? Sounds interesting… Anything goes?" Takeshi wondered.
Naruto shook his head. "No guns. Other than that, yes."
Takeshi laughed. "You really love her… that's going to be your downfall too. Why do you think I don 't love my girls?"
Naruto shook his head. "You're pathetic." He said before walking
