The Driver

The Driver

Chapter 19 Playing Puppets

Author by: Dominate One

Beta’d by: getd0rky

Rated M boyxboy

Warning: if you don't like SasuNaru turn back and go to something that's het! Since you came back you're into YAOI!! Great job everyone screw het people!

After finishing his meal, the only thing left was the green vegetables that he just hates so much. He couldn't even bring himself to fork them. Kankurou didn't seem to mind as he chopped them up in his mouth. Naruto padded a white cloth to his mouth, pretending to be fancy and high class. He laughed on the inside as women smiled at his antics.

Fancy me...ha! Naruto looked over at the male, wondering if he was finished or not.

“Are you ready for dessert?”

Sweets! “You're spoiling me.” He whined as another waiter came over.

Kankurou shrugged, “Two pieces of cheese cake, please. Send out the bill.” His eyes were on the blond as he placed their ordered. “You do like cheese cake, don’t you?”

“Oh hell yes!”

The head manager laughed at his blunt answer. “I'm glad.” Just then, the waiter came over carrying a tray with the cheese cake. He set it down and scooped a piece, setting it in front of Kankurou and then did the same to Naruto's plate.

They ate in silence.

'Coming Back Together'

Sai went to work as usual. Inside the garage he found other drivers around a table, talking and playing cards. He didn't have any friends around here and didn't know how to make them. He didn't have to since Itachi told him not to come in as he would just call him over when needed.

He walked over to Orochimaru's office and knocked as he pushed the door open. “Orochimaru-san, I'm just checking in.”

“Sai right?”

“Yes sir. Do you, by any chance, know where Itachi-san is?”

“He's at work.” He muttered without even looking up at the boy.

Sai looked worried. “I wasn't called?”

Orochimaru looked up from the folder he had in his hands. “That's because he wanted a different driver.”

Sai stepped backwards, he was replaced and no-one told him? “Does that mean I'm fired?” Sai didn't know how to feel as his back suddenly bumped against the wall.

“I don't think so. And nobody tells me either...didn't know that Sasuke fired Naruto...Sasuke didn't tell me he re-hired the blond...but I think Itachi-san would have told me if he fired you.”

Sai gave a nod before turning and opening the door. He jogged over to the key rack, took a set of keys and he rushed over to a short white limo. He was going to take the limo and head over to the company where Itachi handled most of his business meetings.

He had to talk to the raven before he made any decision that came from being jobless. He started the engine, pulled out of the garage, drove down the driveway and turned left as he sped to the company.

'Coming Back Together'

Itachi was busy with his company's work. He moved over to his desk that had a mess of papers, clips, staples, and other miscellaneous objects scattered all over it. He had been at work since he got up this morning and had asked one of his drivers instead of Sai. He had to keep his distance from Sai for a while.

He had finished his handwriting on a contract for a party that needed one of their limos and other small things.

He was getting new limos and he couldn't wait until the end of the week to get them. Itachi made a few calls and had about four coming to him tomorrow. The limos he was trying to get were the new models, slight long black limos with a single white strip running along the length of it.

Itachi was excited that he had new limos coming in that his company was making and wanted them before his parents got home.

Kabuto came in and sat down in a spare chair. He removed his cap and placed it on his kneecap. He was chewing gum softly so as to not disturb his boss.

“Kabuto can I ask you something?”

“Ask away.”

“If you were in your boss's office would you chew gum?” He looked up through his bangs at the males’ mouth.

Kabuto stopped his chewing, grabbed the piece of gum with his thumb and index finger and pulled it from his mouth. “Sorry Itachi-sama.”

Itachi sighed, “No, that wasn't want I wanted to ask you. You can put that back in.” He sat down in his leather brown chair and held his hands to his face.

Kabuto stuck the piece back in, “I’m guessing something is bothering you.”

“Sai.” He said simply as he leaned back in the chair.

Kabuto raised his eyebrow, “Sai?”

“The new driver that Sasuke hired after Naruto. I don't know what to do.” Itachi got up, grabbing some files. “Take me home!”

'Coming Back Together'

“That was the best!” Naruto said as he wiped his mouth using a napkin. Tossing it aside, he stood up as Kankurou did the same.

Kankurou smirked as he held out his hand, “This place is always the best.” He strolled over to the standing blond and they walked beside each other on their way out of Raikiri towards a stretched white limo.

Naruto looked up into the older man’s face. “What's the name of the play?” he asked as the driver of the limo opened the door.

“Ningyo Joruri.(1)” He called out as Naruto slid into the limo, he followed quickly behind.

They felt the limo smoothly shift into drive and soon they were on their way to the play theater.

On the way Kankurou told to the blond about the play they were about to see. Kankurou’s voice was full with happiness. He hadn’t seen the play in awhile.

Naruto had to force himself to smile. He wasn't into plays or puppets even though he had told Kankurou he was.

The limo came to a complete stop, the engine was turned off. They heard a door open and shut and soon their door was being opened. The driver stood outside holding the door, Kankurou was the first one, then Naruto.

Naruto looked at the driver. “You don't have to hold the door open,” he told him. Naruto hated to see other drivers not being treated as kindly as he was.

The driver smiled, “One day, Uzumaki-san, I will be like you. Being the one driven instead of being the one behind the wheel.”

Images of Hiashi and the deal came to mind. “You don't want to be like me.”

“Why not? You have Sasuke-sama and now Kankurou-sama under your thumb.” The driver glanced at the tall brunette. Kankurou was wearing a dashing suit and a killer smile. The man had been driving Kankurou for about two months and had developed feelings for him.

Naruto shook his head. “Trust me, you don't...”

Kankurou waved over at his 'date.' “Naruto! It's about to start. Hurry up!”

Naruto sighed and scratched his forehead as he headed over to the happy male. At least someone was happy.

'Coming Back Together'

Sasuke sighed as he looked over at the red numbers of his alarm clock. He was lying on top of his covers on his bed that was made up by a maid some time ago. After breakfast he had come up and looked into Naruto's room. He found him still there sleeping under the covers. He didn't want to walk in to wake the blond up. It was probably around eleven.

He walked into the room and peeked over to see the blonde’s face. Peace and quiet filled the room with only the sounds of two heart beats and Sasuke heavily breathing filling silence.

Sasuke stepped back from the blonde’s bed. “What's wrong with me?” He licked his lips and turned to head back to his room. With one last look over his shoulders he closed the door.

Not even thirty minutes later he heard Naruto’s shouting and cursing.

Sasuke was brought back to his senses when he heard tapping at his door. He pushed himself up and glared at the door. It couldn't be his brother or his parents. He didn't say anything to the person behind the door; he just laid back and continued to stare at the ceiling. The tapping continued.

“Gaara leave me alone.”

“Sasuke-kun?” A different voice came through the door, and it wasn't Gaara.

Blinking, he pushed himself up. He strolled over to open the door and found Orochimaru. He let the door swing open after he had twisted the knob. He crossed his arms and stared wordlessly at the guy in front of him. “What do you want?”

“I wanted to talk to you about Naruto, he's hiding somethin-”

“WHY DO YOU CARE?” He shouted, “Why do you care if he's hiding something?” He lowered his voice.

Orochimaru scoffed, “It's always him! It always was him!You might not see it but ever one else has.”

Sasuke was officially confused. “What?”

Orochimaru turned, “You might not see it yet but you will.” With that said, he walked away.

Sasuke let his shoulder slump; he grabbed the door and threw it shut. “Whatever.” His voice was low and husky. He then headed back to his bed and went back to staring at his ceiling.

'Coming Back Together'

Naruto giggled as he and Kankurou were heading outside of the theater. The play had just ended and he hadn’t known puppets could be so funny and weird looking. “I didn't think that would be so awesome!”

Kankurou was smiling right beside him, “I told you it would.” They both headed back to the limo and the driver speeded away to their last destination, home. It was almost dinner time. Kankurou had asked if Naruto wanted to grab some dinner but he refused.

The long limo pulled to a stop, the driver got out with the engine still on. He headed for the side door but the door opened and Naruto stepped out. He hunched back a little to speak to the guy. “I had a great time with you Kankurou.”

Kankurou slid over to the empty seat where Naruto had been. “I would like for a second date, if you’re up to it?”

Naruto brought a hand to scratch the back of his head. “Kankurou I-”

“No he won't!” Sasuke had been waiting in his room when he had heard a limo pull into his driveway. He got up to look out the window and found the blond stepping out. He left his room and rushed down the stairs to hear Kankurou ask for a second date.

Their heads turned around to see Uchiha Sasuke standing behind them, halfway down the cement steps.

“Sasuke-sama.” Kankurou stepped out of the limo and stood there staring at the raven. “Don't tell me I have to ask you first before asking Naruto?”

“You don't have to, but I think it’s best if you leave. And yes I'm saying no to the second date.”

Scoffing, “I'll talk to you later Naruto.” Kankurou sat back in his limo; the driver closed the door and went back to the driver’s seat.

Sasuke stepped off the cement steps, crossing his arms over his chest. “We’ll see about that Kankurou-chan.”

Growling, Kankurou rolled his eyes since the windows were tinted and his boss couldn't see. “Let's go.”

'Coming Back Together'

Sai was done waiting. He had waited in the drivers’ area had heard a long time ago that Itachi was back and was in his room. It seemed like the raven was going to ignore him and not let him be a real driver.

Sai moved carefully and quiet up the stairs; he paused as he was now at the top. After gathering some courage he then walked down the left hallway and took a right into another hallway, passing door after door. His eyes found Itachi's room.

He knocked four times and waited.

The door opened and he found different colored eyes staring at him.

Sai blinked, “Who are you?”

TBC

1-It's a real Japanese play