Instinct

(Two Weeks Later)

I blow softly into the mug of black coffee and take a small sip. I set the cup down and look at the corner of the diner where an old tv sits. The news is on. "And in other news, The Ceo of Uzumaki Law Firm, Naruto Uzumaki is engaged? Rumors have surfaced that despite already being married to Hyuga sweetheart, Hinata Hyuga, Naruto seems to be engaged to another woman. Hinata is currently in a coma fighting for her life." the anchorwoman says.

Next, they show a picture of Naruto and Hinata at their wedding. "Multiple sources who work in Uzumaki Law Firm have confirmed that Naruto is indeed in a serious relationship with another woman, although the identity of the woman remains a mystery. All we know at this time is she is an employee in Uzumaki Law Firm and works closely with Naruto" she continues.

"That story really blew up, every news channel is talking about it," I say to Ino, she turned around looking at the screen, she turns to me. "You should see what the women talk shows are saying about him," she says with a sly smile. She turns around and looks back at the screen as they continue to talk about him.

"I didn't expect people in his company to actually confirm his relationship," I say. Ino turns back to me, "your saying that like its a bad thing" she says with a confused face. I sigh and lean back on my chair. "It is and it isn't... Naruto isn't just going to let this go, especially now that so many people know about it," I say.

"You think he's going to do something to us?" she says with a serious look. I nod my head, "He is going to do something, he's not gonna let this go... You better start sleeping with one eye open Ino, It's just a matter of time before he strikes back..."

(Naruto's Point of View)

I flip to another channel and yet again see another morning talk show talking about me. I shut off the tv and throw the remote on the ground in frustration. "Be careful with that, this hotel room is expensive enough. We don't need you throwing and breaking stuff" Sakura says from her seat by the window.

She's sitting on a green one seater couch, on her lap is a magazine. I roll my eyes, "how are you so calm about this? Don't you hear the things they are saying about me? The company is losing clients and its reputation is going to shit" I yell in frustration.

I stand up and walk towards her, "You know its only a matter of time before they find out who you are... And once they do you aren't going to be able to get another job in the law field again" I say in a dark voice.

She continues to stare at me not losing eye contact. I have both of my hands on both sides of the chair, trapping her. "Naruto, I have a pretty and innocent face. You are the Ceo of one of the largest Law firms, you grew up with a silver spoon in your mouth, you are married to Hinata yet are also engaged to me. Even if they find out who I am they are just going to see a young confused girl who fell in love with the wrong man. But you? Your still gonna be the monster they are making you out to be..." she whispers as she continues to stare at me.

I walk away from her and grip my hair as her words begin to sink in. "This is all your fault!" I yell and turn towards her accusingly. "My fault?" she says and scoffs. "If you haven't made me-!" I begin but she stands up and walks to me. "I never made you do anything Naruto! I gave you a condition and you chose to follow it... Your the idiot who tried to choke his wife and then hit her over the head with a bat" she whispers.

"Watch it Sakura," I say menacingly. "Or what? Your gonna try to kill me too?" she says. "Don't forget Naruto, one phone call and I can ruin your entire life..." she mutters. I put my hand on her jaw, gripping it tightly but she continues to stare at me not backing down. "Why did you agree to help me on the condition that I marry you?" I ask in a low voice.

She pushes my hand away, "You grew up with everything handed to you, I wouldn't expect someone like you to understand" she mutters and walks away. After a moment I hear the bathroom door close and the shower begin to run.

(Sakura's point of view)

I let the warm water hit my face, hoping the tears blend in and make them disappear. But I still feel them, I still feel the familiar sting in my eyes and the stuffiness in my nose. I can't make my feelings disappear but I can hide them enough so that others think I don't have them. Maybe if I do it well enough they really will disappear on their own. This is the lie I tell myself.

After I'm done showering I turn off the water and open the glass shower door. I grab a towel and wrap it around my hair. I step out of the shower and step onto the matt. As I pick up another towel to wrap around my body I catch my reflection in the mirror.

I have never been really self-conscious about my body, sure my boobs can be bigger and my ass a little fatter but I was always content with it. No, my natural body shape isn't what I'm ashamed of when I look in the mirror. Its the scars from the past. On my tighs, I have rows of small line cuts. Those are mostly faded now, only noticeable if you look close enough.

My eyes shift to my abdomen right below my belly button I have the scar that never seems to fade or heal. 'Whore' is carved into my soft skin, the red scar contrasting strongly against my ivory skin. I grip the towel tightly and wrap it around myself. Willing my eyes to look away.

I open one of the cabinets and take out my makeup bag. I pick up the good foundation and unwrap my towel. I cover up the scar like I have a million times before. Even when I'm finished I still see the faint outline of the curse word. I'll always see it, even if I have my skin burned off I will always see it. Taunting me and reminding me of the kind of person I am.

Naruto will never understand this feeling. This survival of the fittest instinct that always lingers with me. Only those who have lost everything know this feeling...