Reason I Breathe

Chapter10

Naruto groaned as he came back to consciousness. His head was throbbing painfully. His eyes were open, but his vision too blurred to tell where he was. The surface he was lying on was soft. He tried to sit up, but found himself bound tightly, his ankles together and his hands behind his back. His vision cleared and the pain dulled slightly. He was shocked to find himself in a well furnished, larger room. Pein was sitting in a red velvet covered chair across from him. He sat a glass of amber liquid down on the table beside him, and stood with a smirk.

"Well, well, little kitsune is awake?"

"Let me go," Naruto groaned.

"Look, Naruto," Pein cooed. "You still owe me. I don’t like being so rough with you. You just need to learn your place. You belong to me."

His voice ended in a growl. Naruto winced as Pein stroked his hair. He pulled Naruto up by his shoulders and sat him on the edge of the bed.

"I think you’re getting bored, little kitsune. Maybe its time to give you something a little stronger?"

"N-no! I don’t want to do any of this anymore!"

Naruto struggled against the ropes holding him. Pein walked back to the table. He picked up a syringe and brought it back to Naruto. The boy’s eyes widened. He shook his head and struggled desperately to get away.

"Please don’t, Pein! I don’t do needles. Oh God, please! I’ll do anything!"

He fell off the bed as he struggled, landing hard on his stomach at Pein’s feet. Tears streamed down his face as he was once more hauled up by his shoulder. Pein waved the needle near his arm.

"Anything? I’ll hold you to that. Now, are you sure you don’t want a little ‘pick me up’?"

"No."

Pein clicked his tongue and laid the syringe on a bedside table. He pulled a knife from his pocket and opened it. Naruto paled and shook his head.

"I’m going to cut you loose, kitsune. Fight me, and I may slip," he warned.

Pein cut the ropes on the blonde’s ankles and wrists. He placed the knife near the syringe. He removed his clothes and instructed Naruto to do the same. Naruto quietly obeyed. He was kneeling on the edge of the bed with Pein’s cock in his mouth moments later. He carefully licked and sucked the member.

"Not as fast as usual, kitsune. I’m going to enjoy you tonight," Pein purred.

Naruto choked back the tears, and his took the entirety of Pein into his mouth and sucked. He moved his head as he pleased the man standing in front of him. Pein grasped Naruto’s head and moved him faster. Naruto was choking quickly. He felt himself about to throw up when Pein came in his mouth. He swallowed in an attempt to calm his gagging. He was released with a groan. Pein smiled down at the boy.

"We’re only just getting started. I’m sorry, my little kitsune, but I don’t think you’ll be enjoying any part of the evening."


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Naruto’s eyes were bloodshot as he walked into class the next day. His head was throbbing in pain. He had been abused for hours, and then finally knocked unconscious once more. He had awakened on a familiar street around three in the morning and dragged himself home. He neglected sleep for a hot shower. His skin was still pink from the many attempts of scrubbing himself clean. He lowered himself into his seat. He ignored the teacher’s lecture on tardiness. He pulled out his phone and texted Kiba.

‘Man, I have got to get an apartment this weekend.’

Kiba looked up from the text to his friend. Naruto’s head was lowering onto his desk. His eyes were fighting to stay open. Kiba noticed the lack of sparkle in the blue eyes. His friend looked so defeated. Kiba squeezed his phone tightly and ground his teeth. At lunch, he cornered Naruto before he could sneak off.

"What the fuck is going on with you?" he demanded.

Naruto winced as Kiba shoved him against the lockers. Recovering quickly, he smiled.

"It’s a long story. I’m clean, I am."

He grabbed Kiba’s arm lightly, and freed himself. He did not let go and started walking.

"Where are we going?"

"I want you to officially meet Shika!"

They walked out the front doors of the school and into the bright sun. Kiba shielded his eyes as he was led towards the lounging teen. Naruto dropped beside him, and tugged Kiba down.

"Shika! This is Kiba," Naruto smiled.

Shikamaru sat up and nodded to the boy. Kiba nodded as well. Naruto sat between them. He let go of Kiba and grabbed Shikamaru’s arm.

"I’ve decided to be good enough for my Shika," he announced.

Both other boys blushed. Shikamaru coughed and rubbed the back of his head with his free hand. Kiba looked away. Naruto looked between them, confused.

"You’ll keep him out of trouble?" Kiba asked.

"He’s not my boyfriend. Not until he can show me he’s going to stay out of trouble."

Kiba nodded. Naruto pouted, and kissed Shikamaru’s cheek.

"I saw Pein last night."

The warm day suddenly chilled. Kiba’s eyes widened. He turned quickly to grab Naruto’s shoulders. He saw the same defeated face as before.

"What did he do?"

"He tried to get me to take something. I didn’t ask what it was, I just said no. I think he’s rich. Like, really rich. ‘Cause me knocked me out cold and when I came to, I was in this really fancy room."

"What did he do?" Kiba ground out.

His grip tightened. He pulled Naruto away from Shikamaru and hugged him. Naruto stiffened, and bit his lip.

"He did what he usually does. Just, all of it."

Kiba almost ripped Naruto’s shirt in anger. He let go, and stood up to pace. Kiba had always known what Pein did. He had been trying to find the man for years. Naruto sat still and watched Kiba pace. An arm wrapped around Naruto and pulled him to the side. He fell against Shikamaru’s chest, and snuggled into him.

"I don’t know what you guys are talking about. Naruto, there’s a place open if you want it."

"Really?!"

"Yeah. But, if I find any drugs in my apartment, I’ll kick you out."