Chapter 3: Pink and Purple

Yamanaka Ino stood in her room- staring at the image in front of her. Her mirror was taller than she was- so she had to put it on her door, so it wouldnt look stupid leaning against one of her walls.

She pulled her hair back into a ponytail, and then proceeded to examine her skin. It was still flawless. She applied some lip gloss and smiled. Today would be the day that she dumped Itachi. She didn't care what anyone else thought; who were they to tell her what to do? She was somewhat scared of how the guy would react- but it's not like he would beat the crap out of her in front of anyone, right?

She grabbed her bag and ran out of the house in a hurry- skipping breakfast. Too bad; she could have used the energy for running; as she was late for school. She ran like hell was at her heel- nearly colliding into a wall at every corner.

She did somehow manage to make it on time- and walked into the classroom only to see a certain fox boy hitting an a certain emerald-eyed girl. She made no hesitation to shove him out of the way as she walked towards her seat.

"Wha- Oh it's you Ino. Should have know you'd greet me like that." He said casually. Scratching the back of his head and placing his other hand on his hip.

"Says the loser who's hitting on Sakura so early in the morning. How predictable; you're such a stalker."

Sakura fidgeted at the mention of her name. "G-good morning, Ino-Chan." She said. It was an attempt in changing the subject.

"Good morning, Saku-Chan!" Ino hugged her friend, oblivious to the stares. Naruto smirked knowingly.

"What...?" Ino turned back to him. "Expecting something?!" She growled, pulling up her sleeves and baring her teeth.

Their conversation was soon interrupted by Anko-Sensei, who came stumbling through the door with a grin on her face. "Everyone get in line, today there's an assembly in the auditorium- so no work today." Ino rolled her eyes, when did they ever have work?

They lined up by row. Hinata behind Naruto, who was behing Sasuke. A bit farther back- Ino stood behing Sakura. Tenten and Temari stood among nameless faces. Ino was very happy with the line placement, as in the auditorium, you sat next to whoever you stood next to.

The school's students slowly filed into the large room, and took their seats with their class. Tsunade-Sensei, their principal, stood at the podium, and began to speak. "Today we'll be over multiple subjects... First of all, Winter break is starting tomorrow, and I'm sure you'll have plenty of homework. This is a happy subject, and I hope you'll have fun... However. There has been a recent problem with students ditching- and I've had a few teachers complain. Starting next week, when you'll be getting back, we will have made a few adjustments to school rules..." A few of the students in the audience moaned. "First of all, No leaving your classroom. The only way is if you have a pass to go to the nurse. IF you do have to go to the nurse- you will need a signed pass, that has the date, and the time that you left your classroom. If there is a reason you were held up, you need another teacher to sign it."

Ino's eye twitched. If this was only one of many new rules, than the students were fucked.

"If you are caught in the halls without a pass by the time the bell rings, you will be suspended." At this many student yelled at. One complaint: "My classes are on the opposite sides of the building! I can almost never make it on time."

Tsunade frowned at the student. "Then get your teacher to sign a pass the class before, just in case."

She continued, "Second, there will be hall monitors to make sure that the first rule is being followed. I'm not going to do something as foolish as getting students to monitor like other schools do; Teachers will be filling that role."

Even at this, a of the couple teachers grimaced. Even more work they'd have to do for a mediocre pay.

"Now, this doesn't have to do with the ditching, but over the years it's become an increasingly frustrating problem... No technology of any kind is allowed in class. I don't mind if you take out your ipod during your lunch hour; but if you're caught with it during class, or assemblys such as this, then the consequence is the same as the first rule's."

Ino sneeked a peek at Sakura, who sat beside her. She always listened to her ipod during class- it had already become a habit for her. Ino herself didn't have one- music gave her a headache. Looking at Sakura- she realized something in horror. She was listening to her ipod. Ino nudged the girl gently- widening her eyes at her and gesturing with her head towards Tsunade-Sensei when she looked, as in- are you listening to this? Sakura quickly took the headphones out of her ears and hid them in the pockets of her jeans. She had no idea what Tsunade-Sensei said before however, so Ino decided on telling her afterwards.

"And that's pretty much it. Teachers and students please return to your classrooms, and have a nice break." She finished, and walked off to her own office.

As they returned to their classroom, Ino retold all of the rules Sakura had missed.

"What? That's retarded!" Sakura frowned. "I live for my ipod..." She muttered.

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Second period ended early because of Tsunade's speech, so the group headed towards the cafeteria with sullen looks on their faces.

"I mean, what am I supposed to do during class? Anko-Sensei never has us do any work... And you know I'm not much of a talker except when it's with you." Sakura frowned as Ino smiled. "Well then you're just going to have to talk to me a lot more often than before. Is that so bad?" She was smirking at this point.

Sakura huffed, and they walked towards their table with their lunches. Ino went back to the tradition of butting in line, and dragged Sakura with her. It's only been a week since Sakura's transfer- but people have already accepted that Sakura was powerful; being Ino's best friend and Naruto's crush.

"So... Sakura, Ino. Do you have any plans for Christmas?" Sasuke asked.

"Not really. Well, me and the squad were going to have a party a week before Christmas... But that doesn't count as Christmas plans. Why, you gonna have another crappy party?" Ino smiled sweetly.

Sakura raised her eyebrow at Ino. "The squad?" She asked, innocently.

"Oh... I guess I failed to mention it. I'm the cheerleading captain. We havent had practice because the teams are all on break due to the weather." She shrugged, and gestured towards the snow that was falling on the other side of the cafeteria's windows. "I hope we can practice again soon- I need more exercise. Say, you should join too for that matter." She winked, teasingly.

"Cheerleading?!" Sakura grimaced. She couldn't stand the thought of Ino jumping around flashing her panties for some stupid team of jocks. Not to mention, she couldn't see herself doing that either. And now the more she thought about it- Ino was the stereotypical blonde. Well, she was smart, pretty, and strong- but she totally lacked common sense and she was totally self-centered. Sakura sighed. Oh well, she still loved her. Well, not like that. That's just wrong. I mean, she's pretty and all... She glanced at Ino. But that's just... Not possible.

Sasuke coughed, gaining the attention of the two girls. "I am hosting a party, for your information..." He started. "And it's only for second years." Ino raised her eyebrow. He wasn't inviting his own brother?

"Anyway... You're invited, obviously. It's on Christmas Eve, 8pm, my place. Be there." He finished and walked off. "And oh, feel free to invite anyone you want. Has to be a second year of course."

Ino sighed. "What's wrong?" Sakura asked.

"I'm worried. I don't know how to break up with Itachi..." She sighed again. "You're planning to break up with him?" Sakura cocked her head. "Well... I did think that you didn't look very happy with him."

Ino glance at the pinkette. Jesus, she only knew her for a week, but Sakura could read her like a twin.

"Well, I guess I'll just call him later. I wonder why he's not at school today? Neither is Temari or Shikamaru for that matter... Oh well." Ino stood up at dumped the full tray into the trashcan. "Class is about to start."

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As class ended Tenten walked towards Ino, smiling. "Hey, you going to Sasu-Gay's party?" She asked.

"I don't see why not." she glanced at Sakura. "You're coming right?"

"I'll have to ask my parents to extend my curfew..." She responded. "How long do you think it'll be?" She cocked her head cutely.

Ino smiled, "Well, it usually lasts till midnight at the very least- he lives by himself afterall."

Sakura frowned. "Why doesn't he live with Itachi?" She asked, confused.

"..." Ino paused. "I have no idea. I never asked." She giggled. "I'm such an airhead."

"No comment." Sakura smirked as she picked up her books and headed to the exit. "You need a ride?" Sakura asked.

"Or do you want to walk?"

"Hmm... Let's think about this... I, the Queen, can either walk in the freezing cold weather, OR, I can get a ride with my best friend and a limo." She held her chin with her thumb and her index finger as if she was in deep thought. This lasted for about five seconds until she laughed and said- "Let's walk. Duh!"

Sakura rolled her eyes. "Smartass."

"Shutup, forehead." Ino instantly regretted saying that, even before Sakura reacted.

Sakura gaped at her. "You did not just say that."

"I think I did, pinkie." Ino laughed. he felt guilty, but it wasn't in her nature to apologize to anyone.

"S-shutup, pig!"

It was Ino's turn to gape. "Pig?! You're calling me of all people a pig?!" That just wasn't nice- true, Ino had insulted her best friend about her weak spot first, but talking about pigs, when Ino had already confided in her best friend that she was anorexic... That was too much. "You fucking bitch..." She muttered.

Sakura's eye twitched slightly. "Whatever, whore. You can walk home by yourself. Dumb blonde." With that, Sakura walked out of the classrom, completely forgetting about her usual shyness, and pulled out her cellphone so she could call for a ride. She didn't exactly feel like walking home with the head cheerleader.

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Ino walked beside Tenten as they walked home. Dumb blonde? Pig?! Who the hell did that little bitch think she was talking to? Granted she was her best friend- that was some rude shit she just said... Although Ino did start it, her pride wasn't about to let her apologize.

Tenten glanced at Ino as they walked. She knew Ino was incredibly upset about the situation, but she didn't know ho exactly how she could help...

Then she smiled. There was one thing in this world that could cheer Ino up without fail. She checked her wallet. Yep. There's enough to last her at least.

"Hey, Ino...."

Ino said nothing, looking at her feet as she walked.

"Ino!" Tenten pressed.

"...What?" She responded without looking at the brunette.

"Let's go to the mall."

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Pinkie? Forehead? What the fuck did that girl say? she had trusted her- and then she went and insulted her about her weak spot over something so stupid. True, Sakura knew she overreacted, and wnt as far as insinuating about Ino's anorexia,- but her pride wasn't about to let her apologize.

She ran towards the car that sat at the front gate waiting for her, ignoring the stares of the other students who were waiting for their own rides.

She growled as she climbed into the car, causing the driver to raise his eyebrows in surprise. None of her employees were used to a display of emotion when it came to the Haruno's.

Fuck the party. Fuck Ino. Fuck friendship. Fuck school, like hell she was going back there- especially with that stupid god damn rule about not being allowed to listen to music during boring ass classes. She would have to request to be home tutored...

As soon as shereached her room, she flung herself onto her bed, feeling somewhat comforted by it's warmth and softess. She hugged her pillow tightly, as she began to silently cry. Half an hour later, when she felt like she couldn't cry any longer, she sat up- and undressed herself. Underneath her usual hoodie she wore a tight black t-shirt- something any of the guys -except for Deidara- would have dropped their jaws at. She took off her sweatpants and pulled on some black and white plaid shorts that nearly reached her knees. She tossed her shoes off, and shoved on her slippers. As soon as she was finished dressing, she headed over to her computer, and checked her AIM to see who was on... Of course Ino wasn't. Not that she would talk to her if she was. She laughed inwardly.

Tenten wasn't on either... Once again, she wouldn't have talked to her- she was too good of a friend to Ino, and Sakura hardly ever talked to her in the first place. Naruto wasn't on... The only two who were on was Sasuke and Hinata. She frowned. She never actually talked to anyone in the group other than Ino, Sasori, Deidara, and Temari.

Still, she once again forgot about her usual shyness, and sent a messege to the two of them-

Harunoblossom16: Hey wassup?

...

Almost 3 seconds later, Sasuke responded.

Avenger5a5uk3: Nm. u comin to 2 the party?

Harunoblossom16: Idk... Ino's gonna b there. We got into a rly stupid fight- id rly rather not see her 4 a while.

Avenger5a5uk3: Seriously? u 2 got into a fight? never thought i d see the day. Wut u fight about?

Harunoblossom16: like i said... it wuz stupid. she insulted me about my forehead, which EVERY1 knos im super sensitive about... And i insulted her about something... more personal.

Avenger5a5uk3: i c... Well, i hope u come to the party; it'd b boring w/out u. ;P 3

Sakura blushed. She smiled, so Sasuke was nice afterall. She was about to send something back, but she got a reply from Hinata.

VioletQ2B: Well i just got back from the mall. I saw Tenten and ur stupid friend Ino there. Why didn't i c u?

Sakura frowned, and typed...

Harunoblossom16: Idk if i can call her my friend anymore. we got in a fight. i had no idea tenten and ino even went to the mall. wut u get?

VioletQ2B: omg, seriously? i rly thought u were just some plain old stupid transfer student, but clearly ur smarter than i gave u credit for. :) u can partner up with me in calss from now on! im much bettr of a friend than HER. and i just got some new jeans and accesories and stuff.

Sakura's eye twitched. She doubted that she could be a better friend, but she'd give her a chance.

Harunoblossom16: u kno, iv alwas wondered- y do u and ino hate eacheother so much?

VioletQ2B: lmao, cuz she's such a loser- i mean, it's so obvious that she got lipo... She uses daddy's credit card for anything and everything. anyway, on that subject- why r u such good friends with her?

Harunoblossom16: idk how i ever got to be friend with someone like her; don't even ask. im such an effin retard. im still smarter than that dumb blonde tho.

VioletQ2B: LMFAO omg ur funny! blonde jokes are the BEST.

On the bottom, it said- violetQ2B is typing... So Sakura used this chance to respond to Sasuke.

Harunoblossom16: sry, was held up w/ hinata. ill come- ill just avoid ino. thx for the invite. :D 3 anyway- imma say gn and all to hinata and log off, so... gn! :D

Avenger5a5uk3: Haha, gn pinkie.

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VioletQ2B: We so got to learn new ones to tease that b with. Not Temari tho- she's cool.

Harublossom16: shes still friend w/ ino tho.

VioletQ2B: Oh shes just pretending. i mean, i pretend to be nice to ino all the time- i dont like to admit it, but she's got power at school... Not for long tho. :3

Harublossom16: wut u mean? :/

VioletQ2B: I mean... one of us will take ovr. Or temari, wut ev.

Harublossom16: how do u swuppose we do that?

VioletQ2B: Well for starters... get rid of the bf. but more on that l8er- im tired.

Harublossom16: Ok.. . hey, u going to the party?

VioletQ2B: No duh- unfortunatly the dumb blonde will b there. D:

Harublossom16: Yeah, ikr? i already complained to sasuke bout that... siiigh. well, im tired to0, so ill see u at sasuke's k? night purple. ^_^ 3

VioletQ2B: Purple, huh? i like that. Night pinkie. 3 xD

VioletQ2B has logged off.

Avenger5a5uk3 has logged off.

Sakura smiled and logged off herself. Apparently she could make it in school now that she found new friends.

She stood up off of her seat and headed to her personal bathroom- took a shower, put on her pajamas, and layed down, pulling the covers up to her chin. She sighed- not exactly looking foward to the next week, but the faster this week went by, the faster she would go back to school. She had to admit- she missed Ino already, but Hinata has already proven herslef to be a fun friend (she didn't know yet about how trustworthy of a friend she was) Temari was already kind to her- now Sakura told herself to pay attention to the girl with dirty blond hair, and Sasuke had proven himself to be nicer than Ino had portrayed him to be. She blushed- Sasuke was cute, and popular. She couldn't help but feel a certain attraction to him... She slowly drifted to sleep, with stray thoughts about Sasuke and Ino lingering in her mind.

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Yep. Changed my name. Stole the oujo from a friend... muahaha. take dat biatch. sry thois story is taking awhile to progress- i need some building blocks b4 anything cool can happen... :3 prepare urself.