I got on a Naruto binge and just had to write another chapter….I got my butt kicked in Naruto Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3, so that sort of provided some inspiration. I hope you like this chapter, I'm fixin to make it about the girls.

Confessions and Party Planning

Sakura's POV

Riiing! Riing!

My phone woke me up. It was 10:30 in the morning, and I had overslept. Thank God for Hinata.

"Hello? Hinata?"

She laughed into her phone. "Sakura, did I just wake you up?"

"Uh….no?" She laughed.

"Sorry. But I thought you would've been up by now. Anyways, I need you to come over to my house. Would it be okay with your mom?"

"I'll go ask." I poked my head out of the doorway. "MOOM!"

"YEAH?"

"CAN I GO TO HINATA'S?"

"SURE! BE HOME BY DINNER TIME!"

"CHA! THANKS MOM!"

I picked my phone back up. "Hinata? Are you still there?"

"Sakura, you and your mother are so weird. I heard the whole conversation." I laughed.

"Well, I'll be there in an hour. Did you know that I've never seen the inside of your house before?"

"Really? Well, then today's your lucky day!"

"See you then."

"Bye."

I ran into my bathroom and brushed my teeth. Then, I grabbed a variant of my normal red outfit: a green top with a beige skirt. I tied my hair up in my headband and was out the door.

Should I stop by Ino's and get some snacks? I can go and get some dumplings from the Amaguirama….. besides, I didn't have breakfast, and I have an hour to kill. Why not get some dumplings?

On my way to the Amaguriama, I saw Neji and Tenten. They were in line for dumplings, so I went to say hi.

"Hi guys! What's up?" Tenten grabbed my wrist.

"Sakura, do you know what Neji said?" I looked at her with a blank expression on my face. "He said that kunoichi weren't as strong as regular shinobi!"

I laughed. "Well, yeah! Women are physically weaker than men. Unless you're a freak like me or Lady Tsunade."

Neji stepped in. "Tenten, I did not say that to offend anyone, I said it in science class to explain the physical difference between men and women. Jeez. You are such a drama queen."

"I am not, Neji Hyuga! Take it back or I'll never spar with you again."

"On Guy sensei's orders you will. I pity your boyfriend." I nearly spit out the water I had just gotten, I was laughing so hard.

"I'm sorry, but it sounds like you're pitying yourself, Neji." I turned to leave. "See you guys around later."

"What did you say?"

I was gone.

Knock Knock Knock.

Hanabi opened the door. She smiled when she saw me.

"Hanabi! I haven't seen you in a while! You've gotten so big! Is Hinata here?"

Hanabi laughed and said, "She sure is, Sakura. You wanna come in?"

"Yes, please. Thanks."

I walked into the hallway and was stunned by what I saw. There were paintings everywhere. A lot of different rooms sat next to each other, all separated by screen doors. I didn't need to take off my shoes because the floors were covered with tatami mats. There was a chandelier on the ceiling, shining brightly.

I saw Hinata at the end of the hallway. She saw me at the same time, too, I guess, because she ran towards me and gave me a huge hug.

"Sakura! You're here! Thank God, I need your help so badly!"

"With what? What did you do now?"

She grabbed my hand and took me to her room. Her room was huge! It had a bed in the corner of the room, and a computer next to the wall. There was a picture of Squad 8 on the dresser. She also had a picture of her and Naruto in a photo booth framed and on the wall.

There was a big box full of papers and envelopes next to her bed. The window was open, leaving the paper susceptible to flying away.

"Sakura, what would you say if I told you that I'm having a "back to school bash?" She blushed. "I mean, uh, just to make it seem like we're all still a class of the same kids we were, you know?"

I put my hand on her shoulder. "Hinata, I think it's a cool idea. I've never been to a back to school party! Who are you inviting? …..Wait. Did you want me to help you make invitations?"

"Uh, if you wouldn't mind…."

I stuck my tongue out at her. "If you wanted me to help, you should've just asked! I'll help you, but only if I get to come."

She grabbed both of my hands in hers. "Of course you're invited! There would be no party without you! Would you mind helping me figure out who to invite? I mean, I don't know who I want to come…."

"Okay, Hinata, I know you want Naruto to come…" She blushed. "Who else? Shikamaru, Ino, Choji, Kiba, Shino, Tenten, Lee, Neji, Gaara, Temari, Kankuro….."

She got the hint. "What if I wanted to invite Kurenai-sensei? She's been like a mother to me. So, now I'm obligated to invite Asuma-sensei…."

I started to write all of this down. "Keep it going…."

"Sasuke…."

"Wait. Who did you just say?

"Sasuke. Why?"

I shivered. "He k-kissed me yesterday in a surprise attack. And then he told me via text that he wanted to see me in a thong…."

Hinata glared at her notepad. "What a jerk! I'll make sure he's not invited…."

"What about Karin? The new girl. Or Suigetsu, the exchange student from the Hidden Mist?"

"He seems nice. You missed it because you were in Lady Tsunade's office, but he made Shizune pee herself because he melted. No joke."

I laughed histerically. I could see Shizune going, "AIEEE!" because he'd made her jump. It just made sense. At least in my eyes it did.

After a while of choosing who to invite to the party, imagine who just happened to text me. It was Mr. Sexy himself, Sasuke.

Hey, Beautiful. Are you wearing that thong I asked for?

"Hinata, come read this."

"Ugh, what a pig! Tell him off, Sakura!"

No, I'm wearing your deceased mother's panties. Get lost, I'm busy.

I just powned him!

"Let's see what he says, Hinata. It might be bad."

Oh, that hit me right in my heart, Sakura. You know, I'm just going to have to punish you for that later…

"Eww!" said Hinata. "That's so innuendo-y!"

I grabbed my phone and typed angrily.

Sasuke, I'm soo over you. Leave me alone. I don't like it when you mess with my head. Go and fuck Karin.

I pressed send. Hinata looked scared. "Sakura, that was harsh."

"I know, Hinata, but I think that should get him to leave me alone."

I'm not going that easily, Sakura. You're the it girl around school. So, I need you to take me to the top.

I grabbed my phone and typed:

Not on your life, Sasuke, now leave me be. I want nothing to do with you. So, get out of my life. Goodbye.

"Sakura, you tell him!"

I was walking home after spending most of the day with Hinata. She's a sweet girl, she really is, but she can talk. A lot. Anyways, I spotted Ino, so I went to go and say hi.

"Hey, Ino. What's up?"

"Hey, Sakura. If there was this boy you liked but didn't know how to tell him, what would you do?"

I grinned. "I would take him to an art show and then ask if he'd want to help me get better a drawing."

She lit up. "How'd you know I was talking about Sai?"

"I'm the smartest girl in our year. I pick up on things."

Sasuke walked towards us. I felt his evil aura a mile away.

"Sakura….why'd you have to be so cold to me earlier?"

I grabbed Ino and started walking. "Ino, don't say anything, let's just get home."

"O-okay, Sakura."

Sasuke grabbed my arm and stood in front of me. "Sakura, you didn't answer my question."

"I want nothing to do with you. Leave me be."

"As I recall, you were always my little cheerleader." He put his finger underneath my chin and lifted my head to meet his eyes. "Weren't you, Sakura?"

"That girl is so gone, Sasuke. I'm a new person. I'm a better ninja, now that I have no distractions. Like you, for instance."

"Oh, Sakura, that really hurt. Now tell me, how'd you get over me? Weeks of bawling your little green eyes out?"

"You wanna find out?"

"Sure thing, cupcake."

I slugged him in the gut. Really damn hard. He went flying miles away.

"Phew. At least he's gone."

Ino was standing at her door. "Thanks for walking me home, Sakura! And thanks for the advice!"

"No problem, Ino! It was my pleasure!"

Now, if only I could help myself the way I helped Ino…

Okay, I'm really tired, so I'll end it here. This chapter wasn't as dramatic as the others, but I thought it showcased the relationship between Hinata and Sakura. They're besties. Anyways, in the next chap, Sakura and Hinata will pass out the invites and the party will go on. But I think I'll keep them two separate chapters to avoid confusion and to make less work for myself. Sorry. Please leave a review. Thanks again!