Sakura
[ I watched with careful precision as Sasuke insulted Kabuto, then turned to me. I'd never admit how hurtful his words were. The tone of voice he held, the way he looked at me, it was as if he was still calling me that same annoying little girl I used to be way back then. My frustration rose, but I refused to do such a thing as cry. That was the old me. I was different then and I was different now. Even so, for some reason, in infuriated me to see Sasuke talking to him like that. Maybe it was because at the time I was afraid. I was very afraid that Sasuke kun would somehow come to be in control of me. Even if I had to deal with Kabuto when he insulted and played mind games with me, he wasn't nearly as bad as even the simple thought of Sasuke kun being able to order me around. This day got worse and worse, and somehow, I knew that the second Sasuke kun shut the door, everything would go back to normal. And it did.. ].
Sakura sat in silence for a long while after Sasuke had gone. Kabuto's words had both frightened her and made her curious. It was all a matter of perspective. To anyone else that did not know the two, it would seem as if Kabuto was an overprotective boyfriend of sorts. For people that did know what was going on, it was like the young woman weren't even a person, just a non sentient object. There is no mistaking that there was possessiveness in that statement.. she thought to herself, pondering it over as the wheels in her noggin began to turn more than usual. I know what he meant when he said it, and yet part of me is still curious...Perhaps it really is best if we don't act civil toward one another...Perhaps I should just make him continue to hate me so that Sasuke kun will leave him alone... Wait, she was thinking about the well being of her enemy though. This was Kabuto she was talking about. The same Kabuto that had always insulted her and made her life harder than it already was. Why was she trying to make anything easier on him? For the sake of the game... she decided, trying to convince herself that it was the real reason she was doing it.
If I act kind to him, the game is less fun. If I act the way I normally do, maybe even a little worse, the game becomes interesting. It becomes a battle of wits and will...and that is what I will do...The next time Sasuke kun happens to catch us together, it will be both of us toying with the others mind...We had our fun, Kabuto...demo, now is the time to get back to our game... Sakura nodded to herself, snapping out of her train of thought as she did so. Clearing her throat, the young woman decided to speak. "To your earlier comment, you'd be surprised what there is to look at, not that you'll ever see it." Yawning, she leaned back and flipped her hair like a prissy female. "You also shouldn't let Sasuke kun get to you so much. It's unbecoming of a man.." That should hurt him...he said that to Naruto once... Sakura folded her arms, glancing at the young man with silver hair and flashing that oh so fake, innocent smile. Just one more, and he'll get so mad that he'll go flying out the door.. "And what's with the possessiveness? I'm so flattered. I didn't know you cared." The sarcasm was rather obvious in her voice and she made sure of it, because although she was curious as to what exactly that comment had meant, she didn't think she wanted to delve too much in between the lines just yet.
[ I knew it would make you mad, Kabuto kun. I knew what I was doing was going to make you furious. I hope you know now that I only did it to try and make your life easier. I could see the same thing you did. I could see that there were times where we didn't hate each other, and that was bad. I was a prisoner and you were my captor. That was all we were to each other. Gomen for that time. Maybe it wasn't the best course of action, demo, can you really say that you regret it now? I certainly can't. It got us where we are now, ne? ].
Kabuto
The silence was refreshing. Kabuto did not hesitate to quiet his mind and relax. He hated to admit it, but Sasuke had been right. He had been getting far too comfortable with her, and he wondered for a moment if Orochimaru would actually take her away and give her to Sasuke. He wouldn't let that happen. He didn't know why, but he knew he wouldn't. He controlled the game. Not Orochimaru, and certainly not Sasuke. His pawn. His toy. His prisoner.
"To your earlier comment, you'd be surprised what there is to look at, not that you'll ever see it."
He ignored her words at first, debating on whether or not she deserved for him to even answer. He also knew that whatever he said to her from now on, would be cruel. He wasn't going to show any sympathy towards her, and he was going to hurt her. He was going to enjoy this game in his own way, not her way. He refrained from speaking, deciding that whatever he said would be pointless. What was he to do, agree with her? Say he never wanted to see? He doubted it would upset her at all. Although he was still facing away from her, he watched her out of the corner of his eyes. She was leaning back, playing with her hair like your typical female kunoichi. That was something he had never seen her do, and it was unlike. Strangely, even such a simple gesture annoyed him.
"You also shouldn't let Sasuke kun get to you so much. It's unbecoming of a man.."
He said nothing. Absolutely nothing. On the inside, he was burning alive in anger. His blood was boiling. He felt close to exploding. Not only did such a small thing as Sasuke kun annoy him, because it disgusted him that anyone could use such an affectionate term towards the Uchiha, but the real thing that infuriated him was the fact that she threw a statement he had once used back at him. The way she said it almost made it seem as if she was suggesting he was less than a man than her 'Sasuke kun'. He clenched his fist tightly for a moment, before letting himself relax again. I don't care what she says or thinks. At the very least, in time I wont. She is nothing. he thought, turning towards her. He slowly took steps closer, but did not sit down on the bed.
He chuckled darkly, pushing up his glasses. Although he refused to admit it, even to himself, this was easier when she could not see into his eyes. Controlling his emotions had never been so hard. He stared at her for a moment, a sinister smirk slowly appearing on his face. "It is very unbecoming of a man to let another talk bad about his possession. You are my toy, my pet. I will use you as I like, but I will not let someone else do the same. Only I control you."
Oh, he would have fun with her now. This was the perfect way to get rid of any pesky kindness. He ran a finger up her arm, to her shoulder and her neck. He then lifted her chin up until she was looking directly at him.
"And what's with the possessiveness? I'm so flattered. I didn't know you cared."
His eyes narrowed, and he leaned in closer. He could feel her breath when he was this close. Oh, he was pissed. You could see it in his eyes. But he would take out his anger on her. He wasn't going to lose control of his emotions, not again. He would simply enjoy himself. He held her firmly, expecting a struggle but knowing he would not let her go. He focused the chakra into one of his fingers, producing a chakra blade sharp enough to do some serious damage. He wouldn't kill her though, that would be no fun. He ran his finger from her chin to her collarbone, and down her arm. A thin line of blood followed his finger. Although he made sure the wound was not deep, there was blood covering her arm.
"You think I care about you? I'm just having fun, that's all. You are mine, and you will never be your precious Sasuke kun's."
He let the words sink in, and stared into her emerald eyes. For a moment, sadness flashed in his eyes. He wondered if she could see it. A part of him still didn't want it to be like this, but he would eventually push that piece of him away. For now, he forced away the feeling. He was happy. This made him happy.
He knew she could heal her wounds, but that meant the more she healed the more he could hurt her. And wouldn't that be exciting?
"Remember what I said, about being a good girl? I suggest you take that to heart. Be my good little girl and behave. I don't have to punish you if I know you are mine, but if there is any doubt, I'm afraid I will. And I don't mind punishing you."