Hey! I have decided to write another ShikaIno fanfiction. I think this one actually has a pretty good start. If you like reading mushy-gushy lovey-dovey fanfictions, I suggest you read my other fanfiction, Once Upon a Daydream. For those of you who like high school fanfictions with a good helping of romance but not so much that it makes you sick, this is for you. Also, this is written in POV's so you can see all sides of the story instead of just "normal POV". Enjoy!

Full Summary: Everyone thinks Ino and Shikamaru should go together, but they don't even like each other! What happens when they actually start liking each other? Could this be more than a friendship? ShikaIno 2nd fic. Hope you like!

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Chapter 1: Cheater!

-Ino's POV-

Oh my gosh, I can't wait for the eighth grade dance tomorrow at Konoha Middle School! I've spent, like, a week finding the perfect outfit, practicing my dance moves, and rehearsing lines to say in various situations. And I have the perfect date! The hottest guy at Konoha Middle, not to mention, my boyfriend, Sasuke! All week I've been waiting for him to ask me out, and he still hasn't, but that's not to worry. Sasuke's such a spontaneous guy, and I know he'll ask me out today after school. I just know.

It was lunch, and I sat down with Hinata and Tenten. And then, guess who I saw at the table across from us? Sasuke! My boyfriend! With another girl! More specifically, Sakura, my BFF! And guess what they were doing? Kissing! That's right, my boyfriend Sasuke is cheating on me!

I told Hinata and Tenten and they felt my pain. Kiba had cheated on Hinata and Lee had cheated on Tenten. That's why they went to their old guy pals, Naruto and Neji. I could do that, too. Except there's one problem. ALL MY FRIENDS ARE GIRLS! Sasuke's cheating on me, and he is gonna hear about it.

I looked around for the lousy two-timer and couldn't see him anywhere. He probably just realized what he was doing and was so scared of my fury he ran off like the chicken he is, I thought with a very slight smile on my face, but it soon disappeared. I stomped out of the cafeteria in a rage, unleashing a lengthy line of cuss words, squishing my milk carton with my hand and tossing it in the garbage. I was SO mad that I literally saw red. Oh, Sasuke, you are SO dead!

-End of Ino's POV-

Ino raced down the hallways, frantically turning her head in different directions in search for the Uchiha. Then, she saw him.

He was in the chemistry lab, hiding under a table on top of which were a variety of interesting but hazardous chemicals. Since Ino was hiding behind the door unseen, he could not see her. Frightened, Sasuke looked around a couple of times and quietly stumbled out of hiding. He came around the corner, and…

BONK!

"That's for cheating on me, you big jerk! I saw what you did!" Ino had whacked Sasuke's head with her iron-hard fist and was now cussing at him.

"But-"

"I don't want to hear it! WE'RE THROUGH! Humph!" Ino stormed off in the direction of her fifth-period English class just as the bell rang.

Sasuke rubbed his head in agony. "Ugh…that woman must have a fist of steel. God that hurt. Better go to the nurse."

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-Sasuke's POV-

I lay on the cot in the infirmary as the nurse handed me an ice pack. I put the ice pack to my injured head. God, that blow from Ino really hurt! No wonder I don't like her that much anymore. She was too violent and tough. Not to mention loud and annoying. I'm glad she dumped me! I couldn't stand her! Heh, a sweet cutie like Sakura would be the perfect girlfriend! Now just to ask her to that dance tomorrow…

My thoughts were interrupted as three dark figures entered the room and emerged from the darkness…

"SASUKE!!! OLD BUDDY! HOW YA FEELING, PAL?" I cringed at the unnaturally loud voice. Right away, I knew who it was.

"Ugh…Naruto, you doof! Don't yell so loudly!" I shouted and covered my ears. Ino's loud voice had damaged my ears, and they hurt more then ever now that the super loud and annoying Naruto yelled in my ear.

Naruto calmed down. "Oops, sorry! Look, Neji and Shikamaru came too!"

Shikamaru rolled his eyes and folded his arms across his chest. "Reluctantly. He dragged us here!"

Neji sighed. "Never mind that. Word on the street is that you were kissing Sakura and that Ino dumped you."

Naruto winced. "Ooh, Ino? Ouch. That musta hurt!?" Neji and Shikamaru nodded sympathetically, picturing in their minds what Ino must have done to me.

"Yup, her fists are made of steel, I swear." I agreed.

"I feel sorry for ya," Shikamaru said and shook his head.

"Sorry? You must be kidding! Now that Ino dumped Sasuke, she's available again! Which means you can hit on her!" Naruto shouted at the top of his lungs.

-End of Sasuke's POV-

Tenten and Hinata were walking in the hallways. It was after school, and Hinata had to deliver a note to the principal. Tenten willingly agreed to come with her, and now they were walking by the infirmary (which was right next door to the principal's office), when suddenly…

"Sorry? You must be kidding! Now that Ino dumped Sasuke, she's available again! Which means you can hit on her!"

"That sounds like Naruto," said Hinata.

Tenten nodded. "Come on, sounds interesting. Let's listen." Tenten beckoned for Hinata to follow her and crept up by the hospital door. She cupped her hand around her ear and put it against the wall to listen. Hinata hid behind the door and slightly stuck her head out so she could see, but not enough for anyone else to.

"What are you talking about, Naruto? I do not have a crush on Ino!" Shikamaru replied angrily, slightly blushing but enough for everyone, including Tenten and Hinata, to see.

"Come on, everybody knows you like Ino! Ever since fifth grade!" Neji joined in. Sasuke snickered.

"What! Stop it!" Shikamaru protested, now turning a deeper shade of red.

"Hahaha! Whew! That was a good laugh!" said Naruto, wiping a tear off of his cheek as he and his comrades began to calm down.

"Good. Now, if you don't mind, I'm going home. Later," said Shikamaru, and departed.

Tenten and Hinata immediately retreated, and by the time Shikamaru passed by them, they were against a wall, whistling.

"That was close," said Tenten. Hinata wiped a bead of sweat off her forehead and giggled.

"Shikamaru likes Ino? Wait till we tell her!" They were giggling all they way to the principal's office, and after that, all the way home.

So…what do you guys think? Do you like it? Should I continue? Please review. I really want to know if you guys like it, and any suggestions I'm more than happy to take (or at least consider). See ya soon!