Hello again diving into the world of fanfiction with my second story sequel to story about a girl please read that first. So yeah I forgot to state what age they were in the first story so Sakura, Ino and others 14 Tenten, Neji and lee 15 in this story they are 18 and for any Americans who read this and don't know in England we can drink at 18 in case you get confused.

I don't own Naruto obviously if I did I wouldn't be writing as I'd put Yuri and Yaoi in the show (who else was annoyed when the cut Konohamarus's 'double knockout guys' technique ?)

last but most certainly not least I'd like to give a big thank you to Gothic Porcelain129 for her continued support and interest in my work she gave me the idea for using flashbacks to Sakura's time in the unit in the story I'll probably do a few of those to explain things like her relationship with Karin and Suigetsu and things that helped her recover, so please enjoy!

We join Sakura again after a yearlong stay in the psychiatric unit and finishing secondary school with top marks. This job however cared not for good grades being a pretty crowded club, Sakura worked her way through the throng of happily intoxicated females towards the small group of tables in the corner surrounded by plush armchairs.

"Four shots of vodka and a sex on the beach" she flashed the customers an attractive smile as she took the drinks off the tray. The patrons smiled back one visibly checking her out, this was no normal club as some might guess by Sakura's leather trousers and backless halter top. This was a very sexually fuelled lesbian club, at the side of the dance floor diagonal from the DJ were two busty females pole dancing. The tables sat on the opposite side of the room with three set up with a low table and arm chairs and two high tables with stools Sakura slid the tray back onto the bar giving a small wave to one of the barmaids. Who handed her a glass of some fruity drink smelling strongly of rum Sakura had just finished her shift as the luminous clock read 1am and she was now free to enjoy the dance floor. She sipped her drink slowly watching the content lesbians socialise she had got this job through sheer luck as she had come one evening to see why it was so popular.

She ended up dancing with the DJ and mentioned when they were getting a drink that she had no job and loved the club whether it was an act of kindness or an attempt to get in her knickers she'd never know. As the DJ was probably the flirtiest foul mouthed woman she'd ever met she was lovely to look at though with dark brown hair in a pixie cut and mischievous dark blue eyes she went by the nickname of clover as she always got lucky. Her pocket vibrated and she put her drink on the bar trying to squeeze her phone out of the ridiculously tight pocket and glancing at the screen she saw the name and smiled flipping the phone up.

"Why the hell are you still awake might I ask?"

"Oh shut up I only called to ask if you'll meet for lunch tomorrow, well later" Sakura rolled her eyes Ino's idea of lunch was gossiping over coffee.

"Fine I'll listen to your latest useless chatter" Ino squealed happily "just please don't do that again"

"Well we're going to the smoothie bar at the leisure centre so be there at twelve thirty no excuses". The line went dead leaving Sakura to glare at her phone rude much, pig? Running her hand through her hair she downed the remainder of her drink and leaned over the bar to grab her bag receiving a few whistles in the process. Swinging it over her shoulder she headed out into the early morning it was bitterly cold for some reason and Sakura now regretted not bringing a jacket. She rubbed her arms and began walking her moderate heels clacking against the dirty pavement as she made her way back to her apartment. Her mother had tried to buy her way back into Sakura's life by finding her the apartment and paying four months in advance Sakura gave in but only allowed her mother one visit per month. Her walk home was brief and she managed to find her keys first search through her bag the door however didn't need to be unlocked she cautiously pushed it open half expecting to have been robbed. To her relief it was just Naruto being a forgetful idiot again living with him was never boring but it was irritating sometimes the clothes strew all over the living room proved that point.

She closed the door before collecting together the clothing items and stacking them roughly on the sofa she came across a sleek black tie something Naruto would never own. Giving the already piled clothes another look she noticed a button up white shirt there was also a smart jacket hanging off the T.V. Sakura smiled Naruto had made up with Sasuke finally she finished piling up the clothes then slipped her shoes off and went as quietly to her room as possible. Her room was no better than the living room as all of her work clothes were strewn across the floor from her looking for her keys earlier. She dropped her bag by the side of the door brushing her clothes off the bed kicking them into a corner before settling down to sleep she didn't want to be late and make Ino mad.

It took at least another two hours to actually get sleep a combination of her mind not wanting to shut down and Naruto banging about the kitchen kept sleep from her. The last thing she had heard before drifting off to sleep was Naruto telling Sasuke that he couldn't wander around the flat in just his boxers. So awakening to the same words confused her slightly

"Please put something more than your boxers on please Sakura will be up soon"

"Hn will this do?"

"Your tie Sasuke that's cheating" Naruto whined

"You didn't say there were rules" Sakura shrugged on an old hoodie over her t-shirt with shorts and headed out into the main living area finding the couple sitting on the stools beside the island counter in front of the kitchen area, Sasuke was trying to steal some or Naruto's ramen. She waved at them both Naruto turned and waved enthusiastically while Sasuke stole a forkful of his food. Naruto promptly hugged the cup of instant ramen to his chest and glared comically at a smirking Sasuke; Naruto had caved at the end of secondary school and decided to give Sasuke a chance. They could be the most endearing couple and most annoying at the same time fallouts could last for weeks then suddenly Sasuke would be ditching work for a few days spending all of it with Naruto.

"Sakura please make Sasuke something for breakfast" Sakura raised an eyebrow as she filled the kettle "you know I can't cook and he won't make something himself stupid bastard". Sasuke nipped at his ear making Naruto slop some of his ramen on himself while Sakura attempt to hide a giggle behind her hand.

"Ok then I'll make something how about mushrooms on toast" Naruto pulled a face at the thought of vegetables Sasuke smirked and nodded. Sakura took out the mushrooms and began chopping them as the kettle boiled whilst Sasuke and Naruto continued to play fight over the ramen. She pulled out a saucepan setting some oil in it to heat while she made herself a cup of tea Naruto was listening to something Sasuke was whispering to him. He smiled then let Sasuke take a few mouthfuls of ramen Sakura set her cup down and moved the oil around the pan testing its heat by holding her hand over the pan satisfied by the heat she went to get the mushrooms. Naruto went off to get dressed while Sakura and Sasuke ate their breakfast Sasuke cut his toast up in little squares while Sakura nibbled on a piece of hers.

"You're well I take it"

"Yes thank you how's work" Sasuke made his usually 'hn' noise "seems I've got the better job"

"Well your job is more leisure than business working in a stupid office all day does nothing for my temper as Naruto knows all too well" Sakura nodded they had been having more fallouts since Sasuke got promoted. Sakura looked up at the overly bright clock above the fridge it read ten fifteen see had enough time to laze around before going to meet Ino.

"Oh Suigetsu rang while you were still asleep mumbled something about Karin being a bigger bitch than usual asked if you could talk to her" Sasuke also knew Suigetsu and Karin as they both worked at the same company as him.

"I'll go see her after Ino has released me from her clutches" Sasuke raised an eyebrow at the word choice and continued to eat without saying anything else. Naruto had reappeared not soon after they had finished and jumped on Sasuke's back throwing his arms around his neck making him lose balance and send them both sprawling towards the floor. Sakura merely stepped over them and put the plates in the dishwasher then proceeded to sit on the sofa curl her legs up beneath her and turn on the T.V. the programs didn't hold her attention for long as she flicked through the extensive number of channels Naruto complaining when she flicked past some show he liked. The time unfortunately slipped away quickly and soon she had to drag herself back to her room to prepare for Ino's 'lunch' she choose some comfortable casual clothes to wear. They consisted of a three quarter length red v-neck top and dark blue jeans she finished off the outfit by slipping on a black fitted jacket. Bidding the now kissing Sasuke and Naruto goodbye the stepped out into the pleasant spring air the clouds where a pale grey the possibility of light rain at some point. She made it too the leisure centre in good time arriving before Ino getting herself a mango and orange smoothie she sat at one of the tables by the window that overlooked the pool.

"Good I thought you might ditch when I suggested here" Sakura ignoring Ino and finished watching someone finish their length before looking over her shoulder. Ino was of course dressed with some flesh showing she was wearing a white shirt that sat showing off a considerable amount of her toned stomach with a pair of black shorts hugging her legs. "I was in the gym so I thought why not meet you after my workout" Sakura rolled her eyes

"I never would have guessed you been in the gym"

"Hey that's implying I always dress like this isn't it"

"Wow you're a quick pig today" Ino childishly stuck her tongue out and grabbed her smoothie off the counter sitting down huffily opposite Sakura. The both drank their drinks in silence for a few minutes before Ino finally dropped her shoulders and stopped being annoyed.

"Ok promise before I say anything you won't get mad or storm off"

"I promise unless you've gone and lost me my job or something" Ino laughed nervously

"Yes well it's kind of got something to do with your job well the lesbian part of it anyways". Sakura folded her arms onto the table and stared straight at Ino who for once avoided her gaze. "She's moved back" Sakura's heart skipped a beat but her face remained passive she knew exactly who Ino was referring to, Tenten her first and so far only love. Yes she worked in a club and went to other clubs, yes she danced with other women and drank with them but she hadn't been with anyone since Tenten. After the far from pleasant break up she had only spoken to Tenten once that had been about six months into her stay at the unit she had rang up and told her she was moving away probably for good and that she still loved her.

"Oh that's nice so what did you really want to talk about" her voice was falsely light and Ino saddened look let Sakura know she'd picked up on it.

"Sakura you're one of my oldest friends I know you're feeling hopeful right now" Ino was right she hoped that Tenten would appear sweep her off her feet and forgive her for the pain she'd caused her. "I don't know if there is any possibility of you getting back with her but you should at least talk to her she's here you know she got a job as an instructor in the gym I've been talking to her every day for the past week". Ino watched Sakura's face for a reaction finding it in her eyes which darted to the door leading to the gym her arms however tensed on the tabletop she was willing herself not to go see her.

"I doubt she'd want to see me"

"All she ever asks about is you, she wanted to know everything you've done since she left she tried to hide it but she was happy when I said you hadn't been with anyone since her" who the hell gave you permission to tell her things like that Ino! Sakura snatched up her drink and moodily took a sip glaring at Ino who stirred her drink around with her straw.

"Does she know where I work" Ino shook her head "good don't tell her just yet I'd rather I didn't 'accidently' bump into her at work"

"It'd force you to talk to her as you can't be rude to customers" Sakura sighed heavily shaking her head at Ino damn she really wants us to talk she could at least give me time to adjust to the news. "Anyways we can talk about something else guess who asked me on a date" Sakura shrugged "oh you're no fun it was Sai I'm going for lunch with him then to an art gallery where they're showing some of his work it'll be so much fun and-"

"Damn I lost that bet" Ino looked at her eyes gleaming with explain-or-die look "Shikamaru loves betting as he's good at predicting the outcome and I bet £50 that Sai would never ask anyone out Shika on the other hand-". Ino giggled he hated being called Shika after all "bet that he'd ask out one person female or male then make them leave with his lack of tact" Ino nodded that is the most likely outcome well Shikamaru missed out the fact that he'd probably get punched too.

"Shikamaru must be rich from all those bets" Ino was very much contemplating asking Shikamaru out to eat more often as she could easily stick him with the bill

"Well spending it would be too 'troublesome' wouldn't it?" Ino pouted slightly

"You're probably right about that" Ino perked up again and began talking about some of the guys she'd seen in the gym going misty eyed as she described how many muscles they had. Sakura was able to ignore Ino and focus on her pounding heart part of her was desperate to just run to Tenten and ask if they could try again but her negative thoughts squashed that back with a glum I don't deserve another chance. A slim hand suddenly protruded across her line of vision

"What way are you walking?"

"To Karin's house" Ino frowned she didn't like Karin or Suigetsu often rudely referring to them as 'Sakura's crazy friends' she hated losing centre stage so easily in Sakura's group of friends. Ino and Sakura stood Ino disposing of finished smoothie as Sakura continued to sip hers heading to Karin's place would be going out past the gym would be easier but Sakura didn't want to risk seeing her. Ino alas read her mind and linked arms with Sakura dragging her out the door down the corridor heading straight past the gym doors.

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Tenten was happily explaining to a new member how to work the treadmill she turned to take them towards the weights when she saw a flash of pink go past the gym doors.

"Just hold on a minute please I have to check something" she jogged over to the doors wrenching them open just in time to watch Ino and Sakura leave a shard of disappointment slicing through her mind nice to see you again, love.

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Ino had watched Sakura carefully as they had passed the gym door she had looked at the glass panes in the doors from the corner of her eye walking slightly faster. When they reached the end of the corridor they heard the door behind them open but Sakura jerked her forwards not giving an opportunity to look back. Ino unlinked their arms and gave Sakura a firm hug before setting off Sakura remained in the same spot staring back at the doors drink forgotten in her hand. A burst of music from her pocket jarred her back to her senses slipping out the silver phone she flipped it upwards.

"Help me with the shopping"

"Hi to you too Karin" Sakura could almost see her adjusting her glasses Karin had been in the unit for anorexia and still struggled when it came to food shopping sometimes being gone for an hour and returning with only a few apples. "Pick a colour"

"Green"

"Good now start looking at the fruit and vegetables in that colour and I'll be there soon". This approach usually helped as it cut out looking at labels it was usually paying too much attention to labels that made food shopping difficult for her. Sakura headed to the place where Karin usually shopped as it was exactly ten minutes away from her bungalow and had a good supply of health foods. When she arrived Karin was glaring at a courgette Sakura slid to a stop beside her and took the basket from Karin's hand as well as the courgette and placed it in the basket next to a pack of fresh spinach.

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It only took twenty minutes to finish the shopping with Sakura's help as Karin was more willing to listen to Sakura than anyone else as Sakura had helped Karin a lot in the unit.

**flashback**

Sakura walked from the living room area having finished her book she was going to get another as she neared the nurses' station she heard a familiar voice shrilly yelling.

"That's not fair how can clothes be counted as a privilege you're just so desperate to make us all so miserable" Sakura turned the corner to see Karin standing outside the nurses office in a hospital gown yelling at a nurse.

"Now Karin dear this is for your own good we know you've been taking steps to get back your privileges while refusing food we found a water bottle on your outside window sill and batteries taped under your bed you know you're not allowed those things"

"So it's a crime to want to be able to get a drink without you hawks peering over my shoulder is it?"Sakura paused unsure whether she should try and stop Karin, yelling at the nurses would only get more privileges taken away.

"you're water logging and putting those batteries somewhere perhaps in your bra maybe just tapping them somewhere but I've been dealing with girls like you for many years now I know all your little tricks" the nurse's voice had dropped all of its warmth now. As Karin went to open her mouth Sakura darted forwards and loosely gripped Karin's wrist she looked at Sakura taken back by her sudden intervention. Sakura shook her head glancing at the nurse who was watching them carefully an eyebrow raised Karin sighed and begrudgingly walked away from the nurse with Sakura.

When they reached Sakura's room Karin paced around the room while Sakura looked for another book

"If they actually made more of an effort with the meals instead of getting so much processed stuff sent over I might actually follow my stupid meal plan if you hadn't stepped in I might have smacked the bitch".

"Next meal time I'll help you get rid of the stuff you don't want if you eat at least half of it" Karin stopped pacing to consider Sakura's offer it would gain her back some privileges if she ate some of the meals and she'd be able to only eat the 'safe' things like vegetables and leave the horrible things like cheese.

"Ok I'll try to eat some dinner why are trying to help me though"

"You came and talked to me my first day here I think I still owe you" Karin smiled slightly holding out her hand they shook on their deal.

**end Flashback**

Karin had already been at the unit for a year on and off when Sakura arrived taking a liking to her as they had similar hair colours and soon discovering similarities in their likes of literature and music. Sakura had left four months before Karin had got out and visited her to keep motivating her to get better, Karin had once told Sakura that everyone else who had tried to help her had just seemed like an enemy but Sakura was like a guardian.

Oh I'm so not sure about this chapter it feel s like a crap start to the story I might rewrite at a later stage. Now I did know someone with anorexia I met them while I was in DBT but she didn't talk much about her condition so all I know about it is taken from reading books and watching programs to do with it. I'll list them all if you want to also view or read.

Books: monkey taming by Judith fathallah, thin by Grace Bowman. To die for by Carol lee .Television and films: Girl interrupted (film only focuses slightly on the two women at claymore who have eating problems one abuse laxatives the other is anorexic), dying to be anorexic, thin (documentary).

Starved (television program focusing on a group of friends three of them having eating problems), super skinny me (documentary), A secret between friends (film two friends delve into the dangers of eating disorders), hollyoaks (television Mellissa befriending Hannah and encouraging her into a struggle with an eating disorder storyline started on new year's eve 06 still appears), sharing the secret (film made for TV), I'm a child anorexic (documentary) that's all I can think of right now.