( A/N: BOLD wording is the flashback in this chapter.)Enjoy.
Entering the door, I swung my book bag to the ground, making a sound that erupted throughout the house. " Well looks like some one didn't have a good day." .I stopped midway. Turning around, stood my father in the kitchen wearing nothing but a pair of shorts and a wife beater. "Totally not attractive dad, what if a women sees you like that?" I asked. He rose an eyebrow at me looking at my shirt in curiosity. "Well that wouldn't happen cause there's something called comfort behind close doors." he said knowingly. I shifted my hand to my waist and gave him a look. He just chuckled and walked his way over to me. Putting one hand on the crown of my head slightly ruffling my blond strains. I pouted; He knew I never did like when he got all ' even if you're not a boy I'm going to ruffle your hair because I don't know what else fathers can do to comfort a daughter.' type vibe. I sighed, knowing he was just trying to help. I did as I always would've done; smile at him and thank him for trying and in return he would give me a standoffs hug, most likely trying to avoid what was on my shirt and kiss my head calling me his little tulip. After he finish giving me a pep talk about how whatever happened to me will be okay, I rushed up to my room. Pushing open the door I swiftly went and sat down on my bed. It has been a full week since I've arrived at Kage High and the most I could describe it as is torture. The kind of torture when it's just a flock of vultures trying to kill and eat the living corpse and soul of you, and that's stating something cause vultures don't eat unless its dead. I gave a grunt, this week was really uneventful. I had to endure the pain of not punching Sakura in the face like "a bunch". On today she had the audacity to spill milk on my shirt. Like really! She did it all out on the open too, but since she played the innocent role to well they let her go. Making my way into the bathroom , I stripped out of my clothes and entered the shower. the only Lucky thing today was that I didn't have to work. Soaping up my body, I gave a frustrated yell Ugh, I just wanted to forget today.
The cafeteria was booming with voices and assortments of foods. Most didn't seem edible but hey its school food. Standing to my left was Hinata and Kiba and to my right was Shino and Ten-Ten, along with a guy I just met named Rock Lee. Apparently Ten-Ten and Lee known each other for quite a while. He had a bowl cut hair style like Guy-sensei and a fuzzy browns like him too. Ten-Ten said it had something to do with Guy-sensei's 'flames of youth sparking to him', what ever that meant. We tugged to the line to pick up today's food hazards making small talk in between. " Hey Ino, have you noticed Sakura and her group of banshees have given you glares since we entered?" said Kiba slightly pointing his thumbs over in a direction. I laughed, who knew the word "banshee" would've left a permanent mark on Kiba to call them that. I looked over to this thumb was pointing, and he didn't lie. There lay was Sakura and Karin, along with a lot of other girls I didn't know. They all looked the same- Skinny and mean. The way those eye daggers was pointing at me was like I was the next person on the Assassins Creed that they had to defeat. I simply shrugged and looked away. "I'm not going to let Sakura and her group of chromes get to me today" I stated picking up a gab and go salad box. I scrunched my lips slightly; the food looked so gross; wheat bread and Mac & Cheese, well that's what I thought it was. I heard Kiba and Shino bickering behind me, something about how could you eat that stuff and how couldn't Shino mind his own business.
I smiled at them. It sure was nice to have them as friends, it steadily became a routine for Kiba and Shino to bicker while Hinata tried to get them to stop while Ten-ten would be laughing at Kiba when Shino made a mart comment and then end up pulling Kiba's ear for an insult he always mumbled under his breath, all the while Lee and I stand at the far in with amused eyes, slightly listening to Lee claim on about our groups 'flames of youth!'. After Hinata got them to calm down we made our way to a table somewhere on the far right and far away from Sasuke's table who sat in the back against the high glass windows. As we was walking to our table again, I indulged myself in a conversation with Kiba about how he shouldn't get on Ten-ten's bad side all the time. For such a small girl she really had a thing for dangerous objects such as knives and swords. Suddenly my stomach goes from room temp to cold in an instant. I gasped and dropped my lunch. Looking down, there lied a huge wet, leaking stain on my shirt full of strawberry milk. That was when every thing stood still. Every voice-gone, Every movement-gone. " Oh my god! I'm so sorry Ino, I was trying to throw my milk away. I didn't intend for it to spill on you." said sweetly sick voice of Sakura. I slowly lifted my head. There she stood; her palm on her chest looking frantic, but oh I knew better. She had a frown but her eyes gleamed evilly. " Did she?" I started off. I blinked slowly trying to take in what just transpired. "Did she just pour milk on my shirt?" I asked, Looking towards Ten-Ten. Ten-ten just gave me a small nod, her mouth opening and closing. It was then when I felt Kiba grab and my waist tight, pulling me to the side a bit. And it was then when I came Enraged. I was fuming. I couldn't hear anything but Kiba's surprisingly stern voice in my ear, repeatedly telling me to not deck her in her face for I could get suspended. I clinched and unclenched my fist at my side of my body. I started breathing hard. I looked around me, people were standing up trying to get a glimpse of what might come. My eyes then fell on Sasuke's. His eyes were wide, along with every other guy in his direction. I guess that meant they didn't know what Sakura was planning. My then found Shikamaru's shocked ones. It was then when a white-haired boy stood up and laughed, pointing to me. I felt like crying that instant. He just witness strawberry milk land on me. Soaking my shirt with what felt to be gooey stuff, most likely the Mac& Cheese. But that wasn't the matter, laughter erupted from The leaf's side of the room. I couldn't take my stinging eyes off Shikamaru's. ' DON'T CRY!' I told myself. He just saw the most embarrassing thing. When tears started rolling down my eyes I quickly averted my face. I couldn't look at him with all this. " Aw are you crying Ino?" Sakura asked in fake concern. I Hinata and Ten-Ten hold of my shoulder. Shino standing in front of me quickly. They must've abandoned their lunch awhile ago. " Ino, let's get you out of here." Hinata said softly as I wiped my eyes quickly. It was weird. Mostly Everyone on the right side of the cafeteria seemed to laugh and smiling while people on the left side seemed to give me apologetic looks. Is this really how separated we are? For us to sit on different sides of the room?. I looked up at Shino, who was still blocking my frontal view. I guess he figured if I saw her face I would've launched myself to her , which he was 99.99 percent right. I felt Kiba jerk my arm and quickly pulling me away to the exit of the cafeteria. I didn't refuse. I wanted to get out of there as quickly as I could. I didn't even look were Shikamaru was. I was too embarrassed, to self-conscious at the fact they might be able to see my white bra or the fact that I looked horrible with multiple stains from the leaking mixture that made its way down my skirt. Either way, I just wanted to leave. When we were finally out the doors, drowning out the laughter of The Leaf, Hinata and them quickly walked me to the infirmary. "What a Bitch!" screamed Ten-Ten in the hallways. I kept my eyes downcast, not saying a word. " What type of human being does that? Embarrass a person in front of the school, I mean really? Oh, if Hinata would've given me a minute with her I would've-" "Ten-Ten!" Lee said breaking off her rant. " Ino doesn't need this now, she doesn't need to be reminded of what just happened." Lee claimed softly. I could feel Ten-tens apologetic glaze. As we walked into the infirmary. Kiba and Hinata quickly explained to the nurse what had happen. I was completely lost within my mind. Shikamaru probably thinks I'm a loser now. I could feel the stings of salt trying to escape my eyes. I wouldn't let them though, I refuse to cry again. Ino Yamanaka has more pride than that. After the nurse gave me another temporary uniform and telling us to wait till my clothes washed. I got dressed. Everyone was still waiting on me, on the other side of the curtain. Quite as ants. I sighed, and scratched my head. The all giving me expectant looks to see how I was faring. I looked away to the small mirror on the wall. " I should've kicked ass" I mumbled. After a couple of seconds ran by, I looked back; all my friends had on cheeky smiles. Making me create one of my own in return. For we all just learned Yamanaka's don't mope for to long.
I blinked. My day really was uneventful. After putting on a pair of gray skinny jeans and a black 'I love Tokyo' crewneck, I put my hair in a high messy pony and slipped on some black and white Nikes. I than left out room, but not before getting my I pod and cell phone. Yelling to my dad I would be back later, I slammed the door pocketing my phone. It was Kind of cool outside but that's what I loved about this weather; Nice and calm. Quickly jogging out my yard, and plucked in my ear buds in my ears. I began to trek down the streets. I could really use a run to blow off some steam.
(A/N :: I really hope you liked it. Sorry if it's a short chapter ._. But in my defense it looks long on my word document. But please review, Fav and Follow! . Also, In this chapter I wanted you guys to get a feel for the bond between Ino's friends and a bit with her father. But enough of me. See you next chapter! YATTA! \ (=^O^=)/