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Alrighty, pairings are as follows: shikaino, sasuhina, narusaku, anything else you wanna see? feel free to let me know! ahaha i'm a sasuhina fan at heart, so sorry if there's not enough shikaino in the beginning lol. there will be later on i promise, xD

Special Thanks to UchihaMistress723 for being so awesomely amazing and helping me out with this story! ^_^


The world is filled with many diverse environments such as oceans, deserts, rain forests, tundras, savannas and jungles. One thing each of these habitats holds in common is the food chain. The smaller, weaker animals tend to be the ideal prey and in turn excel at blending into the background and escaping danger while the bigger, stronger predators tend to slink into the shadows and stalk their victims unnoticed. There are also the outrageously decorated animals vying for a mate or acceptance into their group, and there are the animals that stick together in packs, herds, schools, or even prides.

One would find that the halls of Konoha High were not too different a comparison.

Here during the students' lunch period, countless different cliques scattered about the area eating, chilling with friends, or in most cases, just trying to kill time.

"Looks like Ino's at it again Hina-chan. I feel sorry for whichever poor soul she's got in her clutches this time," stated one student of the many having countless different conversations at once. This particular student was talking with one of her close friends at the moment.

Hinata glanced over, "I do believe that's Temari's little brother, Kankuro."

Sakura and Hinata were sitting outside at there established meeting place under the cherry blossom tree. The two had gotten there early, as per usual, and where waiting on the guys to show up. They sat and watched as the blonde beauty charmed her way into Kankuro's personal bubble. Not that he seemed to mind at all, anyways.

Hinata giggled, "Ino-chan's just being herself Sakura-chan, and would you really expect her to do anything else right about now?"

Sakura sighed, "True. Oh look, here comes the flirt herself," she rolled her eyes.

With a final playful wave, Ino pulled herself away from Kankuro and strode over to her best friends while clutching a piece of paper in one of her manicured hands.

"It's so wonderful of you to join us queen Ino," sarcasm oosed from Sakura's every word.

"Oh you heard about that huh?"

"Heard about what?" Sakura's eyes narrowed.

"Queen Ino, we finished your English essay for you!"

"Queen Ino, we have your lunch right here!"

"Here's the magazine you wanted queen Ino!" A loud chorus of many more cheers could be heard from a small crowd that gathered around the girls.

Sakura turned to Ino, "You got them to call you queen Ino?"

"I didn't make them do anything! But, it's fitting don't-cha think? I mean I am pretty much top dog around here," she waved off her fans, flipping her perfect hair as she did so.

The Yamanaka shivered at Sakura's piercing glare, "Well you and Hina-chan are right up there too."

The pinkette looked at Hinata, "Do you hear the stuff coming out of her mouth? I swear Ino-pig, you can be such a diva!"

Ever the pacifist, their kindest friend cut in, "So what do you have in your hand Ino-chan?"

Said friend waved her hand dismissively, "Ahh it's just some guy's number, poor sap can't charm a girl to save his life."

"Don't be so quick to judge Ino-chan, I'm sure Sabaku-san is a gentleman."

"Hmm? Oh Kankuro is sooo fine! This is some other guy's number, Kankuro's been in my phone for a while."

"So are you two going out?"

"With who, Kankuro? Oh gosh no! He's just another handsome face darling."

"Hina-chan did you really have to ask?"

"Well I'm sorry, but you never know. Ino-chan may meet that special someone pretty soon."

"Ahaha thanks for the faith, Hina-chan, but I honestly don't think that'll be for a long time. Even though we all know you're taken. How's the bf by the way?"

Hinata blushed, "Everythings fine. Nothing's changed since when you asked me that yesterday."

A hand landed on her shoulder, "So glad you feel that way Miss Hyuga."

Giving a tiny shriek, the Hyuga grabbed the hand on her shoulder. Without thinking she spun around, bringing the arm connected to the hand around with her and twisting it to a painful angle.

Imagine her surprise when her boyfriend stared back at her; a grimace clear on his striking face.

"Oh dear! I am so sorry Sasuke, I thought you were niisan!"

The boys had arrived. Sasuke was staring down at his newly injured wrist while effectively ignoring Naruto's raucous laughter and Kiba's jeers at his machoness.

"Gee thanks hime, I always love being compared to Neji." Sasuke's voice softened as Hinata ran her hands over his wrist.

"Uhhh Hina-chan, just wondering, why would you do that if it was Neji-san was behind you?" The worry was evident in Sakura's voice.

"Yeah, I'm not sure what I should be more worried about, the fact that Hinata-chan was able to totally school Sasuke or the fact that she reacts that way to her older brother." Naruto nodded his head in agreement.

Sakura scowled, "Naruto, they're cousins! Haven't we been through this before?"

The blond scratched his head, "Oh yeah! Ehehe well it's easy to forget when she calls him 'niisan' all the time."

"Naruto get it through your head!" The two fell into their usual routine.

Kiba sighed, "They're not fooling anybody with the same old act. I don't know why those two don't just go out already."

"Because, muscles, if those two actually did start acting all buddy-buddy then the world would definitely end," Ino flashed him a flirty wink, "It'd also get all uncomfortable and awkward," She ran a hot pink finger nail up Kiba's arm, "If you want an example just take a look at the two lovebirds over there."

He turned to look at Sasuke and Hinata, who were obviously in their own little world. A devilish little half-smile appeared on Sasuke's face and Hinata blushed cherry red. The dog lover chuckled, "Ahaha that is very true."

"Oy! Teme! So've you got any plans for later tonight?"

"Dobe, I have a girlfriend. Why on earth would you try and ask me out?"

"I'm not gay teme!"

Sasuke smirked, "Could've fooled me." Everyone rolled their eyes at the two best friends.

A foxy grin appeared on Naruto's face, "For your information, I've got a date with Sakura-chan tonight!"

Ino's jaw dropped.

Sasuke shrugged, "You're point?"

Naruto rubbed the back of his neck, "Ehehe, thing is Sakura said she'd only come if someone else was coming so I was wondering if you and Hinata-chan wanted to join us."

Hinata smiled at her boyfriend, "It's alright with me."

The Uchiha had different plans, "No, if we're going, at least let me finish something first," he dropped his head in her lap and pulled out his phone.

Ino grabbed Hinata by the shoulders, disturbing an already disgruntled Uchiha, "It's not fine with me! We were supposed to go to see the new movie remember! You, me, and billboard brow! What am I supposed to do without the two of you?"

The dark haired girl in her clutches gave a small smile, "Well I guess we could make it a triple date. You could come with us and bring Kankuro with you if you want."

The blond released her and huffed, "I don't like Kankuro."

Sasuke looked up from his phone, "I know someone you can go with. I was supposed to meet up with him this afternoon. If I'm going along with this I'm gonna need somebody sane to help back me up with certain decisions my girlfriend refuses to get entagled in."

Hinata rolled her eyes and took on a teasing tone, "You Uchiha men are such drama queens."

Ino perked up, "Is your friend cute?"

Sasuke shrugged, "How the hell would I, of all people, know if my guy-friend was cute? His name's Shikamaru. You interested or not?"

"He-hey, You talkin' 'bout ol' Shika-man! Chouji says he's quite the lady's man," Naruto said, waggling his eyebrows.

Ino grinned, "Then count me in." This is gonna be fun.


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