Woo! This is a new short story I'm working on out of writers block on my two main stories. This is my first time using first person point of view on a fanfic and it

should have anywhere from 3-5 chapters. Enjoy!

I slip on a pair of casual, bamboo, sandals before heading out the door of my small house and starting down a dirt road toward Naruto's house.

It's only a few days before the Summer Solstice festivities take place in Konoha. Therefore, shinobi of all lands have come to the village to visit and participate; and it had become tradition that all of us, now chunin (except for Naruto), get together for a party before the festivities. And these parties included the sand siblings.

Even during the Chunin exams, I'd developed a slight friendship with Temari, due to our similar, take-charge personalities. But thanks to the rekindled relationship between Suna and Konoha I've become quite close with all three siblings. Especially Kankuro. With Kankuro close took a literal meaning. The two of us were inseparable to the point where we both have used missions as excuses to visit each other's villages.

Sure we'd clashed and maybe exchanged a word or two during the Chunin exams, but the real relationship started one night when Kankuro was visiting Konoha on a mission.

It was his first solo mission; a simple one. All he had to do was deliver some documents to the Hokage. But Kankuro, being the impish bastard he is, decided to use being on his own as an excuse to have some fun.

It just so happened that I had went to Club Katani, a teen club in Konoha, alone that night. Now, I don't mean to sound conceited here, but I'm a pretty damn good-looking chick. I got a decent rack, nice ass, and a skinny enough waist; not to mention a pretty enough, heart shaped face, that makes it easy for me to pull off my buzzed blonde hair. Unfortunately, Not all the attention I get for my looks is wanted.

For example, that night at the club, I was just minding my own damn business, standing by the refreshment bar, and sipping on some soda; when this dumbass came up to me and started pestering me to dance with him. Being an idiot, he wouldn't take no for an answer and started grabbing me. I swear to god I was just about to fucking snap and sock him in the mouth when I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around to see Kankuro, sans makeup and hood, glaring at my agressor. Well this led to a short argument between the two of us about me being able to take care of myself (seriously though, it was some stupid guy, not a fucking grizzly bear), but it was followed by us hanging out and having a good time the rest of that night and created a fantastic friendship.

Unfortunately, things have become extremely awkward. The last time that we hung out was at a party a few months ago that also happened to have been at Naruto's house…. And it involved spin the bottle and Kankuro confessing to having a crush on me… Of course I, being the awkward fuck that I am, decided it would be a good idea to run the second Kankuro finished his confession. In fact, I believe my exact words were "Uhh… Ummm…. I've gotta go feed my cat.. BYE!" But can you blame me? I mean sure he's hot… And funny… And a great friend…. But we were just that! Friends! Plus, the boy's a HUGE player. Have you seen him around those Suna girls? I mean, DAMN!

So yeah, we hadn't spoken since. In fact, the only reason I knew the siblings were visiting for the Solstice was because I still keep in touch with Temari. But anyways! The fact remains that Kankuro and I haven't spoken in months and HE IS GOING TO BE AT THIS PARTY TONIGHT. I have no idea what I'm going to do… Should I just ignore him, accept that the friendship is over? Or maybe just be polite smile at him? Maybe even say hi? Or should we seriously talk things out? Maybe there really is something more for us?

'Damn, Rya.' I think to myself as I reach out to knock on Naruto's door. 'Probably should have asked yourself these questions a long time ago instead of two seconds before this party.'

Soooo did ya like it? The next chapter should be up within two days! Please review! ^.^