Recap: End of Chapter 8

"I know, but please. I won't struggle, not ever." Itachi stopped his pacing and grabbed her by the chin, "Look at me." He noted that she did so obediently and without hesitation, "We are going to drive to your home to pick up your things. If that goes well I will let Naruto go of his own free will." she nodded her head, "Yes sir."

He moved away from her. "Stand down Konan. Put Sasuke in my room and make sure he stays there." Kakashi moved to pick up Naruto without needing to be told, "I'll be taking him to the guest room." Itachi had her clothes gathered, "Put them on. We are leaving." As before she moved swiftly and with urgency…

Chapter 9

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They were caught in traffic again, only this time Sakura was fully awake with nothing in her system. She was silent, fixated on Itachi's facial features but couldn't tell what he was thinking. Finally, he broke that suffocating silence that she had been drowning in...

"Your official apprenticeship wasn't supposed to start until Monday, however, you're going to help me set Sasukes elbow tonight." She nodded, "Understood sir…" He studied her for only a moment before his eyes returned to the road, as the traffic was starting to clear. "Let me be clear Haruno Sakura. If you ever try something like that again, well… let's just say even if your precious father managed to find your body. It wouldn't be identifiable. Not even by the esteemed Dr. Tsunade."

She gulped, for a moment she thought it was scare-tactics. Until she reanalyzed that look he gave her, 'His voice… he almost sounds as if he has done something like that before…' She had nothing to worry about, Her mother wouldn't be home when they got there, she worked 2nd shift at the ER on Sundays… the pinkette glanced at the clock in the car. '11:17 am'

Her father would likely be getting drunk at someone else's house for poker night… as he had hosted last Sunday afternoon. She was worried, she wasn't sure what Itachi had meant earlier but she knew he likely wanted her to be quick. She decided to close her eyes attempting to take her mind off of what the next few months had in store for her…

She felt the jerk of his car being thrown into park. She started to unbuckle when he stopped her "Will anyone be in your house?" She calmly responded, "Not very likely, no." He gave her a weird look, "You should probably look a little happier just in case. If I recall you just got the opportunity of a lifetime, remember?" Sarcastically she smiled back and retorted.

"As I recall sensei that opportunity has me doing a lot of studying, if I don't look overjoyed it's likely because I'm so tired from all the prepping I've been doing. After all, I start tomorrow." Itachi simply took a deep breath and exhaled. They both started to get out of the car, he motioned for her to walk in front of him.

As they made the way into her home, he noted she was right as clearly no one was home. All of the lights were off and not a sound was heard. She didn't bother pointing out that she was right. Making her way to her room she saw the bag her mother had packed for her. Her cell phone and charger were laid out next to it.

She spent about two minutes looking for her wallet before she remembered that it was in her purse, the one she left at his house. Meanwhile, Itachi was leaning up against her doorframe watching her every move. Going to her closet she was struggling to get her suitcase down from the top shelf, cursing under her breath.

Sakura gasped from suddenly being pressed up against her hanging clothes as she felt Itachi's muscular body against her back. He was reaching above her head to grab that pesky suitcase. Clearing her throat she spoke, "Thank you." He nodded, "You're welcome."

She started to grab a little bit of everything, hoping it would last her for about a month. That would be enough clothing to last her without re-wearing the same outfits. Her emerald eyes made contact with his onyx ones but only for a second, she had attempted to push past him as he stood in front of her door. "Excuse me."

"And where do you think you're going?" She shrugged her shoulders, "The bathroom." he crossed his arms and puffed his chest out as he attempted to stand as tall as possible. Sakura to one look at his body language. Combining that and the raised eyebrow he was giving her, he was clearly trying to be intimidating. She rolled her eyes when he still hadn't moved out of her way,

"May I please go to my bathroom sir?" he stepped aside, giving her a pass on the eye-roll. "Yes." She made quick work of her things she had a little to-go bag for her make-up, grabbed her shampoo and conditioner, her hair ties, and toothbrush/paste.

She quickly went back to her room and placed everything in the suitcase. Lastly, she checked the bookbag her mother had packed and found her laptop/charger inside along with some more clothes and stuff. She went to reach for her phone and found it snatched up by Itachi before she could get to it. "I'll be holding onto this for the time being."

She didn't argue. After stuffing her charging cord in her bookbag she slung it over her shoulder. She started to lift her suitcase off the bed before he took it off her hands. "I've got that. Do you have everything you need?"- "Yes, sir."- "Good, let's go."

And so they went, back into his car an off they went. Back to that horrid place, 'All because I chose to celebrate. At a club. If it weren't for those idiot blondes, Mother and that damn Ino. What the hell was I thinking? Oh, that's right… I WASN'T'

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Naruto had woken up to the sounds of yelling and something(s) breaking. He could feel the warmth of someone around him, it was a familiar feeling. And that voice, that silky deep voice… every time he spoke it almost sounded condescendingly cheerful. The blonde hated to admit it, but he missed the life he had with him and others… 'Kakashi…'- "...Hey? Are you listening, Naruto?"

Said blonde grunted in response. He knew he shouldn't have stayed in the mans' arms but he couldn't resist it… It felt like old times. "Naruto."- "...What is it?" (Sasuke's yelling could be heard from down the hall.)- "How are you?" Naruto huffed, "Clearly better than Sasuke."

Kakashi started to kiss Naruto's neck, knowing what it would do to him. Feeling the younger male up he grabbed onto the blondes semi-hard-on and began to squeeze and stroke gently. Kakashi was trying to elicit any kind of response from him.

Naruto's body stiffened while goosebumps began to form. He bit his lip, determined not to let out a single noise that could be considered pleasure. "Stop." Kakashi ignored him, grinding his hips against the youngers' ass. Naruto had known they were both naked but he had forgotten just how big Kakashi was. "I said stop Kakashi."

The older man sat up slightly, letting naruto lay flat on his back. The black satin sheet hanging loosely around them. "Come on Naruto, for ol' times' sake. Let me remind you how good it felt when I taught you a lesson or two. Itachi will be back with the girl in 30min so we don't have much time to-" - "I'm not leaving." Kakashi looked surprised by this.

"You know Itachi isn't going to just let her go, not after what happened to Sasuke. Besides she made a deal with him already-"- "What Deal?" It was Naruto's turn to sit up. Facing each other Kakashi started to play with the boys' blonde locks, "It was quite simple. Her obedience for your freedom. That's why I haven't simply taken you against your will. That deal would be void if I did anything to hurt you."

Naruto scoffed, he was trying to think his way out of the situation, something very unusual for him. Finally, Naruto stood up. Kakashi sat quietly as he watched the young-one search for his clothes. In all his glory Naruto strutted out the guest room trying to remember witch door lead to Sasuke's room.

When he finally remembered Naruto walked in and grabbed a pair of sweatpants and a white v-neck and headed downstairs. Kakashi wasn't worried, he knew the boy enough to know that he meant what he said. And so naruto waited at the bar in the kitchen where he could see the front door, helping himself to a glass of water. 'Everything is the same as before…'

He waited for what felt like an eternity when he heard a car finally pull into the driveway. Sakura didn't notice Naruto when she was holding the door open for Itachi, only holding it since he was carrying her suitcase... It wasn't until after closed the door and took her shoes off that she noticed the stare-off between Itachi and her brother. Like they were sizing each other up.

"Naruto…" said boy stood up from his previously seated position. Itachi continued when the boy said nothing, "Feel free to leave now. will be busy helping me before bed. She has a long day ahead of her, the fun is over." Naruto was clearly pissed, "Like hell I am."

Sakura was shocked and in her usual reprimanding tone tried to talk some sense into him, she didn't want to see him get hurt… or watch her get hurt… "Naruto! You need to leave now. That was the deal!" Itachi said nothing. He was waiting for Naruto to incriminate himself… Naruto ignored her still staring at the Uchiha's stoic face. "Trade me for her."- "No."

Sakura couldn't believe what she was hearing, "Naru-" - "Let her go Itachi, I mean it."- "You know I can't do that Naruto." - "You can and you will. Punish me for her trespasses."- "You know that's not how I do things Naruo." Naruto growled in frustration, "WELL I'M NOT LEAVING"

It was Sakura's turn to yell "YES YOU ARE NARUTO, I DON'T WANT YOU HERE! LEAVE NARUTO NOT EVERYONE NEEDS YOU TO SAVE THEM, YOU HEAR ME!?" Naruto looked sad but only for a moment, he knew her better than that… they had been friends since the first grade after all. "I can't do that Sakura."- "oh no, you don't! I made a deal and you are going to-"

Itachi was the one to interrupt this time. "Yes, Ms. Haruno I do believe we made a deal. Which was that Naruto would be allowed to leave of his own. Free. Will." Forced to recall his words she realized in horror that was his exact wording… She looke to Naruto with tears in her eyes, "No… No, please! Naruto please leave! I don't want you to get hurt so, please… I'm begging you, LEAVE!"

Naruto smiled that brilliant smile… no matter how bad he was hurt or how deep in trouble he was she always saw him wear that smile… "It's okay Sakura-chan… I'm not going to leave you here alone." She couldn't keep it together she wanted to force him out the door. Turning to Itachi she grabbed his arm as he dropped to her knees. Looking in his eyes she saw nothing…

Those black eyes were cold… sobbing she begged her captor, "Please make him leave, I'll do anything! Please!" he patted her head and simply spoke, "Go upstairs, and prep Sasuke. I'll be up there in a moment." she was in shock. Was he really that crule? "Now." - "Do what he says Sakura…" And so she did…

Itachi waited until she was all the way up the steps to speak to the hot-headed blonde. "Do you remember the rules of living in this house?" Naruto knew this would be hell, but he would bear it all if only to be sure they never beat her as they once did him. He would try to distract them from their new toy. He knew them as well as they knew him after all.

Naruto cleared his throat, "How could I forget?"- "Hn." Naruto was curious, he had plenty of Dominants in this house. "So… Who's my teacher this time?" Itachi smirked, "I don't think Kakashi would forgive me if I handed you off to anyone else… Welcome back. Naruto."