TITLE: Drowning in the Darkness

WARNINGS: Abuse, Sexual content, Suggestive themes, AU, Drugs, Rape,OOC

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto though I own this story created by my daydreaming mind!

SUMMARY: When Naruto discovers that his husband lies and cheats on him, he decides to stay calm about it but as he meets a dangerous friend from his childhood he can't continue to ignore that he is diving into darkness by himself.

Chapter 3

"Naruto, is it because of Sasuke? If it's the little bastard who did something to you, I will tell Itachi to beat some sense into him." Deidara asked Naruto while thinking what could be the problem between them; everything used to be so well yet now he knew that they had a problem or perhaps many.

"Just please, answer the question. I need to know what can happen in such cases and you're rather experienced; since you and Itachi are together from so long ago."Naruto's voice was by now more confident as he was sure that he wanted to know what others would do in his situation.

"Naruto, it's hard to say what I would do. But if it came to that, I think I would have to accept to let him go, even though it will surely hurt like hell."After saying that, Deidara looked at Naruto, who seemed to be listening attentively. Deidara finally understood what Naruto implied in his question.

"I think I know why you're asking me this. Naruto, did Sasuke say that he doesn't love you anymore?" And Naruto looked shocked that Deidara somehow discovered his problem yet it wasn't completely true, Sasuke didn't declare it blatantly like that yet.

"No Dei, he didn't say that. Though I have a somehow similar problem; you see, I think he's cheating on me" Actually, I am pretty sure about it, but I can't worry Dei about all my troubles. "What! The little piece of shit dares to do that to you, un!"Deidara was shouting by now and the whole café was looking at him. Naurto knew his friend was very angry, hence the suffix 'un'. He remembered that whenever Deidara would get upset, he would be shouting and using said suffix.

"Calm down, Dei. I didn't say I was sure about that, it's just a supposition" Supposition, my ass, but anything so as to not worry my friends. Naruto knew he couldn't say everything to his friend because the latter might get so worked up about it. So, no, he wouldn't tell him the complete story, the real problems between him and Sasuke were going to remain exactly that; between them.

"Naru, at least look at me in the eye when you try to lie to me." By that time, Deidara sat back on his chair and everyone went back to their business. Naruto stared straight at Deidara and hoped that he somehow became a good liar or at least that Deidara didn't know him as well as he pretends to, though he knew the second one was a mere wish, because they knew each other since they were kids.

"Really, Dei, it's just a possibility that I made up, it's not a sure thing. Besides, I'm sure when Sasuke would like to be with someone else, he wouldn't waste his time and he would tell it straight to me."Yeah, more like, he would be lying straight to me.

"I want you to know just one thing: whether it's true or not, never try to keep such things to yourself, it can get painful for you. Know that there are many of our friends that are ready to listen to your troubles." Deidara wasn't convinced by the statement that Naruto previously made, hell, he could tell that the other was lying. But he didn't want to push him; it would be somehow dishonest and opportunistic. So, he would leave it at there for now.

"Thank you, very much. I am really grateful for that." Naruto started remembering all his other friends and how much they were always ready to help him at any moment and that's exactly why he wouldn't be taking advantage of them, he would somehow find a solution by himself.

When they were done eating their food, Naruto told Deidara he wanted to go home and start packing since the trip was in four days, he didn't want doing that at the last moment and risking forgetting something. But he decided that before going home, he would go to buy some groceries since he knew that if he wouldn't do it, no one else would; Sasuke was too busy at work or maybe elsewhere that he did not want to think about. It was also an opportunity to walk around town because usually when he gets out; it's in a car and last time he went out for a walk, he didn't see a lot since he was drunk.

Sasuke was having a bad day and all of that because of one person: the one and only Itachi Uchiha. No kidding, his brother was becoming more and more curious with every single day that went. He started remembering what the latter asked him today.

Flashback

"Sasuke, Itachi requested your presence in his office." Sakura, his pink haired secretary announced it to him and went out of his office. He felt like the woman knew about his secret relationships and for that, she hated him. She was one of his husband's most loyal friends but even when the dobe would see her alone, she wouldn't tell him because she was afraid that she might break his heart with the bad news. Anyways back to the announcement, what did his brother want to know, it couldn't be about work because they just finished a meeting and his brother never forgets. And when he arrived in his brother's office, he just entered without knocking.

"I heard you summoned me here, now please do tell me what you want and quickly because I have a lot of work waiting." Sasuke could see his stupid brother smirking at his impatience and it was getting him angrier than he already was.

"Cool down. I am sure your work can wait unless you're hurrying because you have to do something after that. It has been a long time since we talked about something other than work, hasn't it?"Itachi was actually playing with his brother's nerves and he knew it but there was something he wanted to know and he sure as hell would discover it.

"I doubt we have something to tell each other aside from work." What the hell did his brother want? What game was he playing at?

"We sure do have a lot to talk about. Now, sit down and listen to me." With that said, Itachi glared at his brother and his eyes were ordering the younger to do as the older wanted.

Sasuke rolled his eyes at his brother's antics of intimidating people and took a sit. He didn't want to argue with anyone, his head was still paining because of this morning's dispute with his husband. "You can go ahead and talk now. Don't waste my time."

"Why are you always so impatient? Anyways, tell me how you and Naruto are doing?"

"We're doing fine though it's none of your business."Sasuke didn't want to tell his brother about his life, it was really none of his business.

"That's where you're wrong, it is my business. You're my brother, after all and Naruto is my long time friend and brother in law. Of course I'm worried for both of you." Or more like I am very worried about what you do behind poor Naruto's back. Itachi finished the sentence in his own thoughts and yeah, he knew that there was something that Sasuke was hiding from Naruto. Who wouldn't think so; there were rumors about Sasuke sleeping around everywhere. Before Sasuke could retaliate with a proper answer, Itachi spoke once again "I also wanted to ask you if you would come to Osaka with me and Deidara for his exposition and I'm sure Naruto would be there since Dei would refuse to let the matter go easily with him." Here Sasuke didn't miss to see his brother's smile and he was sure his brother started thinking about his stupid husband. He rolled his eyes once again; his brother really had a soft spot for the blond idiot. It somehow reminded him of himself when Naruto and him just got married, he mentally shook his head, he couldn't afford thinking about what happened to them now.

"I don't think I would be coming, I have a lot of work as I said and I wouldn't want it to accumulate while I take a holiday." He really didn't want to go on that stupid supposed holiday.

"Now answer your only and favorite brother. Do you have some troubles with Naruto?"Itachi wanted to know the answer because he already heard about Sasuke's escapades, he wouldn't be surprised that Naruto also did and it may have created a certain distance between them.

"No, I don't. Now, I really have to go. Thanks for everything, Itachi."Sasuke didn't want to talk about it and his damned brother just kept on reminding him about it. He stood and was about to leave the office when Itachi talked once again.

"I really hope it's true for your sake, because he is someone who understands you perfectly and you know that that kind of person is rare or almost inexistent." Itachi informed his little brother like it was the weather they discussed.

Sasuke slammed the door shut behind him and came back to his own office but the last words his brother told him were haunting him.

End of flashback

Sasuke could feel that the headache was slowly coming back; he needed to stop thinking so much about it. But what his brother said made sense; Naruto was always there for him, since his childhood, the blond kept him company and back then it was just friendship, perhaps it was much easier than now. He looked at his watch and decided that today he would go home. He was too tired. Maybe, just maybe, he could talk seriously with the dobe and solve whatever problem they had.