Used to be Us

Finally school is over. Kakashi-Sensei's can get weirder than ever.


I walked home alone not wanting to talk to anyone right now. I hope Tenten didn't mind.

I opened my door with the keys as I took off my shoes and put it to the side. "I'm home.." I said, closing the door. Ha. No one's home. Mom is still at work probably working late at night and dad? I don't give a fuck about him. He's probably fucking a whore right now. Its a good thing he doesn't live with me and my mom.

Yup my parents are divorced. My dad lives in a luxiorious big-ass house while me and my mom lives in a two-story house. Not that I'm complaining. Living in this house is fine. Its enough room for me and my mom.

Its a good thing I don't live at my dad's house because his neighbor is that emo bastard.

I went upstairs to my room and plopped down on my bed. I laid there thinking that tomorrow isn't gonna be good.


Beep beep beep.

I quickly turned off my alarm clock as I stretched.

Suddenly, I heard a loud ruckus from downstairs. I put on my robe as I ran downstairs.

I saw my mom still in her work clothes while she was taking her shoes off. "Mom?" I said, suprisingly.

She jumped in shock as she looked up. Her eyes looked really tired. Her hair was puffy and messy. "Ino, sorry did I woke you?" She uttered as she walked past me placing her bag on the dinning table.

"Did you just got home.. from work?" I wonder ignoring her question.

She went to the kitchen, making her self coffee as I joined her. "You look like your going to past out." I said, watching her every move. I saw her stumble a few times, but she caught herself. "Take it easy mom."

She went to the living room as she lay down on the couch, placing her coffee on the coffee table. I followed her. "Are you okay?" I asked.

"Yeah I'm fine." She said closing her eyes. "I just need to rest.. I do have to start work in two hours."

"Two hours! But you just got home from working!" I stated, giving her an uneasy look.

"Shouldn't you be getting ready for school?"

I gloated. She's not listening to me. I sigh. "Maybe I should get a part time job.."

She placed her hands on her forhead as she looked at me. "No don't. I'm fine. Your job is to focus on your studies." She claimed.

"But-.."

"Get ready for school." She said so serious.


I walked through the crowded halls as I see Tenten leaning against my locker. I smiled at her. "Hey Tenten!" I yelled, noticing my appearance.

She playfully hit me in the shoulders. "Where were you yesterday?"

"Oh I had.. stuff to do.." I wanna tell her what happened during break, but I don't want to worry her. "Sorry were you alone?"

She blushed as she looked away from me. "No.. Neji was with me.."

Aw. How cute.

Suddenly the bell rang. I groaned. "Lets catch up during break, k?"

She nodded. She spotted Neji at his locker. I chuckled as I pushed her. "Go." She greeted him as he looked happy to see her.

Curse her for having a hot friend.

I walked inside my class as more people are coming in. I saw Naruto sitting down as his friends came to talk to him.

Curse him for having lots friends.

I sat down in my seat.

Kakashi-Sensei walked in with papers in his hands. He smiled as he was greeted from students. "Okay class, are you ready for the culture festival."

Shit. I forgot about that.

I glance to the left if Sasuke was here, but he wasn't.

I crossed my fingers. Please let Sasuke be absent today.. pleaseeee.

I tap my desk with my fingers wondering what Naruto was thinking about this. I glance over at Naruto seeing what his reaction would be. Hmph. It was hard to tell.

I watched him smile and laughing so casually with his friends as his spiky-blonde hair stands out. He's always been so popular with people.

"Okay class." Kakashi-Sensei said trying to get our attention as he sat down on his chair. "Every group will pick out each activity they will be doing to help out in festivle." He said as he pass out a piece of a paper with list of activties in every aisle. "When your done, please write in the board what your group will be doing."

Suprisingly, Sasuke and Suigetsu walked in late. They walked to their seat as they sat down.

I looked behind me, facing the silver-hair. "Why were you late?"

"Aw. Are you worried about me." He said patting my shoulders.

Ugh. This guy!

I recieved the paper as the guy in the front gave it to me. I passed it back to Suigetsu.

Whoa. There's so many activites. What sound easier and less work? Aah, the posters sounds good and really easy to do.

"Hey Suigetsu, I think we should do the posters." I said waiting for a respond.

Why isn't he answering?

I looked behind me and realizing Suigetsu isn't there. What the hell? He was just here a-..

"Oi Ino!" I looked up to see Suigetsu in front of the board as he wave his hand, motioning for me to come.

I groaned as I got up walking towards him. I raised my eyebrow. "What?"

"Were doing bakery."

My eyes twitched. "Bakery? Who lets you decide on that one?" I asked crossing my arms over my chest.

He narrowed his eyes, looking strangely at me. He sigh, "Don't tell me you don't know how to bake?"

My face turned red as I whirled around. "O-Of course I do.."

Do I?

"Oi Suigetsu.. what are we doing?"

I whirled back around and stood their motionless. Naruto was standing casually next to Suigetsu with his hands inside his uniform pants.

"Bakery... I hope you know how to bake." He replied, leaning against the board.

I slapped my forehead. Geez, I almost forgot Naruto and Sasuke are in my group. Why the hell did Suigetsu picked me and more importantly them?

"Stop spacing out." Somone cold said behind me. I rolled my eyes already knowing who it was. I didn't say anything nor did I turn around. I heard him continued, "I don't want to earn a bad grade for your lack of daydreaming." He hissed as he purposely shoved past me.

I scowled, clenching my fist in anger. How dare he said that to me. Fuck you, Sasuke.

Suigetsu glanced at me already noticing my anger. "Okay since our group is all together, we should head to the cooking class."

We left the classroom, heading to the cooking room. I was in the back, following behind the boys. It was awkwardly silent..

Suigetsu looked wicked at me, realizing his stare I quickly turned away. He huffed, "I'm bored." He said as he yawn loudly. "You guys are awfully quiet. Did something happen? He said sounding obvious as he looked behind us with eyes full mysterious. "Or should I say happened?"

Naruto stopped feeling uncomfortable.

Oh boooyy.

Sasuke looked irritated as he shot a glare at Suigetsu. "I'm not here for pet talks." He muttered, continuing walking. "Let's just get this over with." He bragged.

"Your no fun." I heard the silver-hair say.

Once we got inside the cook room we automatically parted ways which suprised me.

Ever since our 'reunion' yesterday (except for Suigetsu) we became more serious.

"Ino, your doing the cake." Suigetsu ordered me, handing me the recipe.

A cake? No. "Whoa. Wait." I said, grabbing his hands. "A cake is really hard to bake. Can I do something more simple? Like cookies or brownies." I suggested letting go of his arm.

"Sorry girly, they're taken." He said, walking away from me.

I looked at the recipe he handed to me. A wooden spoon? Aah, there it is. I spotted it next to the sink. I walked over there as I grabbed the spoon... but why does the spoon felt so warm?

I looked down as I notice a hand was clinged on top of mine. I looked up to see Sasuke next to me, maybe getting the spoon as well. I freaked as I snatched my hands away from him. I gritted my teeth as I turned away from him.

Eww. My hand smell like him.

"Hey Ino.." Suigetsu said walking towards me. "I have a ques-..."

I rubbed my hand on his shoulder as he looked at me weird. "You got Sasuke's bacteria.." I said loudly.

He chuckled, playing along with me. "Sorry, it doesn't work. I've got a barrier up. So too bad!" He said sticking his tounge out.

I laughed. Maybe I could get along with this guy. I caught Sasuke staring at us and he looked even more irritated.


"Ok! The cake looks good." I said as I placed it in the oven. I just need to wait until about twenty minutes.

What time is it? I took out my phone from my pocket. New message?

"Meet me in my locker. ASAP! And bring food!"

- Tenten

She seems excited?

The boys were still making the food so I sneaked out. I opened my locker as I grabbed my lunch.

I saw Tenten next to her locker, looking through her phone.

I smiled. "Hey Neji lover!" I screamed as she jumped. I ran up to her. "What's up?"

She looked embarrased. "Neji asked me out.."

Oh my lord! "I'm so happy for you." I cheered, pulling her into a tight hug. "When's the date?" I asked as I pulled away from her.

"Today.." She didn't look happy.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

She sigh as she sat down on the floor. I did the same. "I'm sorta nervous.. and I barely know him.."

"Just talk about the stuff you like. You'll be fine." I reassured her.

She nodded as she stands up. "As long as your with me."

I gave her a confused look as I got up from the hard floor. "Huh?"

"When Neji asked me out.. I didn't know what to say. It was so sudden and I didn't want to say no.. soo I asked him if we could have a double date. And he said with who? And I said I could bring you. He agrees and said he'll ask one of his friends if he could come to be your date."

What? I looked angrily at her. "You set me up with a blind date! How could you." I said, crossing my arms over ny chest.

"I'm sorry.. I just really like him." She said as she bows for forgiveness. "Can you please come.. its today.." She insisted.

She pouted giving me a puppy look. "But the festivle is today."

"Skip it! Its for ninth-graders.." She bragged.

I rolled my eyes as I skim through my phone. "When? And what time?"

Her eyes brighten. "Today, right after school. Meet us at the front!" She stated, picking her stuff. "I got to go!" She waved a good bye as she walked away.

He better be cute!

What time is it? I have a feeling i'm forgetting about something..

My eyes widen as I quickly gathered my stuffs. "Shit! The cake!" I ran as fast as I could to the cook room.

Once I got there.. the room was empty except Naruto's the only one here. He was standing next to the stove where my cake is inside still.

I nervously walked over there and quickly turned it off. I open the stove as I reached for the tray. Just when I took it out, I dropped it on the floor making a loud thud.

"Shit! Owwieee!"

Naruto looked thunderbolt at me. Wondering what the hell happened. He slowly walked up to me.

"Ouch! God damnit! That hurts!" I cursed loudly. I looked at my hands that are now red as hell. "Fuck!" I yelled as tears forms in my eyes.

"That looks bad." I heard Naruto say. I looked up to see him standing right next to me. He looked worried.

"No shit, sherlock." I replied.

I watched him grab a big bowl and placed cold water in it. He carefully grabbed my burned hands and placed my hands in the water. "Don't take your hands off the water for a little while." He ordered.

Aah, that feels nice.

He waited for me to say something. "You didn't have to help me." I mumbled under my breath.

He sat down on the counter next to me as he watch me plunge my hands in the water. "I didn't wanna hear you curse all day.." He responded as he leaned into me. "Don't I get a thanks?"

I rolled my eyes as I looked away from him. He averted his eyes away from mine.

He looked down on the floor noticing the cake still on the tray. "I think your cake is dead."

I stared at the cake. How the hell did it turn small? "It looks disgusting if you ask me.." I frowned. I work so hard on that cake. Why is luck never on my side.

He notice my pouting. He jumped down from the counter, grabbing the gloves as he puts it on. "You work hard on this..right?" He took the tray as he place it on the counter. He removes the glove as he grab a fork.

He eats a small piece of my disgusting tiny cake.

I watched him gobble up the cake. I saw him make weird faces, but still kept eating it.

"Why are you being so nice to me?" I took my hands off the bowl as I grabbed a cloth, wiping my hands.

He grabbed a napkin as he wipes his face. He faced me and smiled at me. "I saw how you worked hard on baking this cake and I don't want to see it go to waste."

I smiled at him, grateful for his kindness. "Thanks.." I mumbled. My hands sting a little, but it got better. "So, how is it?"

"Taste like shit." He said, while laughing. "At least it's better than my mom's cooking."

"Your mom's... cooking.. isn't that bad.." I said, remembering the times when his mom forced me to eat her food.

"Oh really?" He said, sitting on the counter next to me. "I remember you puked all over me.."

"Oh shut up.." I said, hitting him on the shoulders. I heard him laugh.

This felt weird.. but nice at the same time. Just by talking to him, it brings me good o'l memories.

I looked at the clock and school was already over! That was hella fast. I jumped down from the counter as he did the same. "I'm probably going to get a bad grade." I groaned.

"Don't worry. Just say you worked with me." He said, putting a happy expression.

I grabbed my bag on the floor. "You sure?"

"Yeah.."

I thanked him as we both walked out of the classroom. "Are you going to the festival?"

"Nope. I have things to do.. and I'm probably late."

"Oh is that so.." He said scratching the back of his head. He looked disappointed, but still kept a smile on. "We.. uhm .. we should hang out soon.." He said, looking embarrased.

"I don't know.. I think this isn't a good idea." I said, not wanting to disappoint him.

Seriously did he not forget what happened before?

His face dropped. He wasn't expecting me to say that. "Yeah.. your right.." He said, saving his pride. "I don't know why I asked that.. later Ino-chan.." He said turning to leave.

I grabbed his hands. "Wait. I didn't mean to-.."

"I know exactly what you meant." He said, yanking his hand away from mine. "Bye."

I watched him leave. Why do I feel bad about this?

I made my way outside in front of the school, looking for Tenten. I spotted her under the tree, waiting.

Pfft. I just want to scream out loner to her.

I ran up to her and screamed, "Hey Neji's lover!"

She covered my mouth. "Stop calling me that." She said as she pulled her hands away from me.

"So who's my date?" I asked.

"I don't know. Neji hasn't told me." She said as we both waited patiently for the boys. She rolled her eyes. "And look who's walking towards us."

I glance up looking at the chicken hair who is now in front of us. I grinned. "Sasuke?"

Why is he here?

"Two syllables. Good, good for you." He said pretending to look amazed at me.

"Fuck off." I cursed.

"Tenten!" We all looked behind and saw Neji running up to us. "Sorry, I'm late. Guy-Sensei wanted to talk to me." He informed us.

I notice that Sasuke was still here with us. I pointed at him, "Why are you still here?"

Neji looked surprised. "Oh.. Ino.. he's your date. But it seems like you guys hate- I mean know each other." He said, noticing the death glares between me and him.

I shooked my head. "I'm sorry, what did you say?"

I practically zoned out after hearing Sasuke's my date.

Again, luck is never on my side.

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