Tayuya would like nothing more than to just be in a happy relationship with Anko without any complicated feelings spiralling about. But it's not that easy when you're in love with your best friend and have to lock your feelings away just to please everybody else. Tayuya x Anko. AU. Yuri.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or any of the characters.
Warning: Strong language, Female x Female pairings.
I will try to update a chapter every Friday!

Chapter 1: Friendship

Being with and around Anko was as comfortable as breathing. Her cheerful atmosphere would always bright up a gloomy room, and her sense of humour would always keep you in high spirits. Yes she could sometimes be quite high maintenance, snapping out and sulking without warning, from being happy to grumpy in the space of a second or two. But that's just how I like my best friend. These are the reasons why I love her so.

We have known each other for a couple or so years, befriending each other almost straight away, with a few ups and downs, nothing unusual. Moving up to a high school can be daunting, especially as there are few people you know to converse with. But from the moment we were seated together I knew it would be the start of a beautiful friendship, blossoming as far as the skies limit.

Oh the many cheeky and peculiar conversations we've had, seeming as we both have the same mindset it's no wonder we would get accusing and strange looks from passersby as they overhear our debates, heated discussions and just casual conversations. At one point I used to be so paranoid of what people would say and how they would judge, but Anko brought a new light to me, getting my fiery personality to match my hair. I laugh at my old self in a way, why couldn't I sooner shout 'Fuck you all' to the world and not give a damn.

Even though our personalities contrast at times, we would always make up, not the petty 'I'm sorry I was wrong forgive me' type, but the type in which you would just walk up to one another and shout 'Forgive a fellow comrade and hug me son' type in front of a large crowd, no wonder we get so many accusing stares.

Looking back on all of this, it's the main reason why it must keep it this way, and not let my feelings intervene, I enjoy spending time with my best friend, no tension in the air, so relaxed and laid back and not afraid to say anything. But I just can't help it whenever she hugs me, kisses my cheek, or even brushes against my by accident whilst walking, I just begin to flare up inside, butterflies mixed with guilt, the guilt trying to squash the butterflies to prevent them from surfacing.

But my god it is amazing when she'll flash me a toothy grin, or even when we pull the most unattractive faces imaginable, she can still look attractive whilst doing so.

New Message: Anko
'Good morning Slut, have nice wet dreams about me I hope. In all seriousness though I still have to pack 20+ more suitcases for my holiday, so if you pop by today beware that I will be in a fort of clothes'

Heh. Unfortunate for her.
Should I text back?
I don't want to seem too keen.
What am I on about she is my best friend.

Write Message: To Anko
'Aw hey whore face, good luck packing all that crap without anyone to help you, not sure if I can come round later or not, I have to get started on my summer project, I'll call you later alright?'

I could've been meaner but she's got enough to deal with packing all her bags.

See. This is what I don't want to lose, I know I am straining myself now to stay calm and focus on other things, but whenever I talk to her I can't help but feel… whole. I really need to stop letting my mind wander. She is my friend, and that is all she will ever be, she can't like me back, I can't like her, end of.

I really must get started on this project, crap, where do I even begin with it? It has to be about different artists and an instrument of choice, but I can't help but want to add my own little character to commentate it.

Maybe I should do that. Yeah I can see it now a little chibi with pink hair, horns, orange eyes, brown/gray skin… wow I really must get my head checked out no wonder everyone thinks I'm on ecstasy.

New Message: Anko
'You're hilarious Tay. Screw the project and come over and help me, I'll do anything you want… wink wink ;).'
Yeah I doubt that.

Write Message: To Anko
'Well I can't refuse an offer like that can I? I'll be round as soon as I can, make sure you can get to the door quick enough I don't want to knock it down again'

That was a fun day, I was sleeping round Anko's and we'd just watched a scary movie, I can't remember the name exactly, I'd rather not recall any of that movie, it had me scared shitless for at least a month afterwards. She thought it would be funny to lock me out in the dark freezing my ass off, luckily my sheer will power and fear drove me to completely unhinge the door with my foot and barricade the door down. Anko's reaction was priceless, pissed, shocked, and amused all at the same time. Also cute, let's not forget cute.

Right, best to put on a best friend persona, not a pathetic drowning in despair of love persona, I'll get through it. She'll flirt with me I guarantee it, since we both came out Bisexual she does it to annoy me more than anything, I really do enjoy but I wish she'd seen the damage it was doing to my feelings before it was too late.

So that was the first chapter, I hope you all enjoyed it.
This chapter wasn't very long but I had no idea where I was going with it, so hopefully it didn't bore you.
I promise there will be more exciting stuff to come!