Beta: HeartSNS

"The Marks Humans Leave Are Too Often Scars."

BLINDFOLD

Chapter 03: Handcuffs & Blindfold

After that brawl with Sasuke, Kurama again came downstairs. He felt guilty about hitting Sasuke. Sasuke wasn't in his right state of mind right now and he hit him like that. He sighed in frustration and went back upstairs after making himself a drink.

When he came into the lounge, he saw Hinata, who has just returned from shopping. Kurama took a seat on couch and sipped his drink. Hinata looked his way and Kurama seemed completely lost in his thoughts . She came to the couch and took a seat in front of Kurama. Kurama took notice and straightened his back, "Ma'am".

Hinata tilted her head and smiled, "I told you, right now I'm just a maid."

Kurama bowed his head, "Please pardon me."

She shook her head, "Its fine and leaving that aside, tell me what's wrong? You've been frowning for quite some time."

Kurama sighed, his finger making circles on the mouth of the glass, "I hit him."

Hinata looked surprised, "Hit? But whom?" Then she got the hint, her lips opened a bit to say something but only responded with, "I see." Her face was void of emotions.

Kurama placed the drink on a table and laced his finger together in frustration. "I didn't want to hit Sasuke Sama but he has such a bad mouth. He was saying such rude things about boss so I couldn't help it and I just slapped him." Kurama was feeling guilty. His boss gave him the responsibility of protecting Sasuke and he was the one to harm him.

"You don't have to feel guilty. It's Sasuke's fault for being such a bitch." Hinata's expression was grim.

Kurama felt cold, "But…" he gulped.

"If you have so much time worrying about a piece of shit like him then go and prepare Naruto-san's room." Hinata finished her sentence with her usual soft tone and got up.

"Yes." Kurama pressed his lips together firmly and got up too. Hinata was always a mystery for him. One moment a shy and reserved girl and next moment she was an abusive young mistress as Hyuga's group second in command. He sighed and left for Naruto's room to take a look at it.

Everything was in its place. It was all set but just then his cell went off. Kurama took it out of his pocket and saw the screen. "Boss calling" were the words lighting across the screen, he pressed the accept button and said, "Hello boss."

"Hello Kurama, How are you doing?" It was Naruto's usual voice, soft yet commanding.

"I'm doing good master," said Kurama in a respectful tone.

"Hmmm… and how's Sasuke?" Naruto asked.

"Sasuke-sama is recovering but he is still emotionally unstable even after one week. His actions and decisions are random," Kurama said again, getting out of the room and shutting the door behind him. Hinata looked his way and then averted her gaze.

"Hmmm… It's a natural outcome for what he's gone through," said Naruto.

Kurama went quiet for a moment, he thought about his action of hitting Sasuke and Hinata being here but then he couldn't say anything. He heard Naruto talking again, "I'll be there in 2 hours. Prepare everything as I told you before."

"Yes boss." Kurama came out of his thoughts and answered immediately.

Naruto was sharp like always. "Pull yourself together Kurama." With that Naruto cut the call.

Kurama pressed his lips firmly as a habit of composing himself and looked at Hinata. She looked up for a moment, her eyes cold and dead. Kurama felt a shudder down his spine and left to prepare Sasuke.

When Sasuke opened his eyes, his mind felt all fuzzy. He looked up at the ceiling with an empty mind and while looking at the unfamiliar ceiling he was forced to remember the events from before.

'Why did I freeze when he said all those things to me?" He turned to the other side and looked at the room with a cold gaze. Right now he hated his brother the most. His brother whom he loved since their mother died and his father married another woman. His brother always acted as his shield. He loved him in the place of both his mother and father; he was the only safe and warm place for him.

He remembered how much he cried when his brother was sent to stay in the dorms. Sasuke always cried at night, hugging his pillow, remembering his mother and brother. Times when he would meet up with his brother afterschool to hide from his parents were the happiest times for Sasuke. And then when Itachi started university, he rented an apartment. It was around the time when Sasuke was in his senior years in school. He told Sasuke to live with him and Sasuke was more than happy to. Both he and his brother worked hard. They didn't indulge in any of those activities persons their age were doing. But even so Sasuke felt fulfilled with Itachi by his side.

Sasuke felt his eyes burning. Itachi was never cruel with him, not even once. He shared everything with him. Even his love life… Sasuke sighed and closed his eyes. He thought about Izumi… Their cousin who attended the same university and expressed his interest in Itachi. And Sasuke was more than happy, and why wouldn't he be? Izumi was like a mother. Yelling at them for not eating on time or asking Sasuke if he needed any help in his studies.

When Itachi and Izumi got married, Sasuke was a bit afraid that he would become a burden, but he never once felt out of place.

He was so happy when he heard that Izumi was expecting. They celebrated late into night and then Izumi yelled at them. It wasn't so long ago but it felt so were such happy times and now… tears were filling in his eyes.

How could he believe that Itachi deceived him! He just wanted to grab Itachi's collar and ask him directly, 'Did you do this?' If he says yes then he would beat the crap out of him and would never see his face again. Sasuke sobbed. 'Yes he would kill him, if Itachi is really behind all of this.' He wanted to hate Itachi and maybe a part of him did hate him but to forget those years was not easy for him…

Sasuke was crying silently when he heard the sound of the door opening. He quickly rubbed his eyes and then sat up to look. It was Kurama. Sasuke inhaled deeply and looked at him with a cold gaze. Kurama was holding things in his hands. Kurama came near and tossed the articles on the bed. Sasuke eyed items. There were handcuffs, a black piece of cloth and a blue yukata with a silver print. Sasuke gritted his teeth.

"Wear this," Kurama held up the blue yukata, " and when master comes I'll come and put the blindfold and cuffs on you," Kurama said and turned when Sasuke took the things and threw them at Kurama.

Kurama turned to look back at Sasuke, his lips pressed firmly.

"I will not wear this no matter what you do or say." Sasuke looked enraged.

Kurama looked his way and sighed. He strode towards Sasuke and took a pistol out of his suit pocket, then pointed it on Sasuke's temple. "If you don't do it I'll put a hole through your thick skull Sasuke-sama or would you like it more if I dislocate each and every bone in your body?" Sasuke shuddered at the coldness, sweat breaking on his pale skin. He bowed his head, biting furiously at his lips. Kurama sighed inwardly and left to have a drink to relax him.

After Kurama left Sasuke's eyes teared up again on his helpless situation. He put on the yukata with a heavy heart and came out of his room. Hinata looked at him in a strange way then again busied herself with kitchen's errands.

Sasuke tried to compose himself and looked down from the railing watching as Kurama was sipping his drink in a free like manner. Sasuke felt bitterness filling him, he turned and returned to his room. Sasuke walked into the room and stood near the huge window. He felt like a bird in a cage, his heart felt cold and it felt difficult to breath. He quickly loosened the curtains and the room was again cold and dark, the only sound in the room was of the clock's tick-tock.

It was dark outside when Kurama barged into the room. Sasuke's expression darkened as he stood up. Kurama looked down at the carpet, the handcuffs and blindfold still laying there. He kneeled down, scooped up the articles into his hands and stalked to Sasuke.

Kurama silently tied the blindfold over his eyes and snapped the handcuffs onto Sasuke's wrists. Sasuke didn't resist. He could feel Kurama's cold touch and he hated it.

He then heard Kurama's cold voice. "Boss will be here shortly and these handcuffs are state of the art sex toys, so wearing them all night won't hurt."

Before Kurama could exit through the door he heard Sasuke saying in a bitter tone, "Is this really necessary to put on the blindfold? Is He really so bad looking that He needs to hide His appearance?"

Kurama stopped and looked at the door knob, "No, He is so good looking that you'll fall for Him after just one glance."

Sasuke heard the sound of a closing door and didn't know if Kurama was serious or just taunting him.

Kurama heard the voice of chimes and he quickly got up to receive him at the door. When he got there Naruto had already taken of his shoes and was in the standing in the doorway. Kurama quickly rushed over and greeted Naruto. Naruto greeted Kurama in his usual tone. He took off his coat, handed it to Kurama and moved his way to the lounge. Kurama hurriedly went into the kitchen, prepared a drink and took it to Naruto. Naruto took it and sipped while looking at the surrounding area in a sharp gaze.

"Where is the maid?" he asked.

Kurama held his breath, "She is out for some errands."

Naruto wasn't looking his way as he just nodded in reply. Naruto gulped the whole drink and placed the glass down. Kurama sighed in relief inwardly. Naruto got up, "I'm going to the room…Do not disturb me no matter what." Naruto left and Kurama just bowed his head.

When Naruto left the lounge, Kurama pressed his lips firmly and clenched his fists. 'How was he was supposed to tell boss about Hinata?'

TBC...