Chapter 7:

It was 1:00 a.m. and Mitsu had just gotten home humming away. She opened the door to her room and walked in. It was pitch black so she turned on the lights. When the lights came on she saw Yama, Kioko, Suyo, Hato and Iyuki sitting on their beds with crossed arms and crossed legs.

"Mitsu do you know what time it is?" Iyuki asked calmly, a little too calmly for Mitsu though.

"Um, around one AM?"

"Ya! and we've been worried sick about you, you baka! (A/N: that means stupid in Japanese if u didn't know, and if u did, cool!)!" Kioko scolded her glaring at her.

"Sorry, but I just had a wonderful evening." Mitsu twirled around and fell backwards on her bed then sighed.

"What happened? it had to be good to make you act like an idiot," Suyo asked a hint of annoyance within her voice.

"Do you really wanna know?"

"Um yes!" Hato exclaimed.

All of the girls gathered calmly, around Mitsu; she sat up and put her pillow in her lap.

"Ok listen up. So I was wondering the house when Hato left for her date and Kakashi told me to go take a soak by a waterfall and I did as he told me to and I found it with ease," Mitsu started with sigh.

"I was just getting ready to get in when all of a sudden I heard something behind me… then I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around me… and he told me he loved me!!!" she said squealing. At the end of her story she hugged her pillow to her chest giggling.

"Awww!" Iyuki cooed to the younger girl.

"That's so cute!" Yama smiled softly.

"What a bunch of crap." Kioko grumbled with annoyance in her words.

"Something like that was going to happen to me but some weird man shouted something about a kissing fish and totally ruined the moment!" Hato angrily informed them glaring at the pillow in her lap.

Yama, Iyuki, and Suyo glared at Kioko, who in return glared back; almost immediately Yama and Iyuki backed off but Suyo stood her ground.

"What?"

"It's nothing," Mitsu said elbowing them both while smiling at Hato; the girls had informed her about the date threw secret methods.

Kioko stuck her tongue out at her when she wasn't looking. All of the girls got into bed and fell asleep.

The next morning

The girls woke up at 10 am (this time including Mitsu!) they made their beds and combed their hair. They had no new clothes to change into so they went straight to breakfast. They saw Ino and another girl sitting across the table from Kakashi.

"It's about time you guys woke up! Do you know how long we've been waiting?" Ino exclaimed.

"There were green monkeys in the bathtub!" Mitsu blurted out.

"What?" Ino was lost.

"Sorry total random moment!" Mitsu smiled.

"Please tell me she doesn't do that a lot," Ino asked worry on her features.

"Don't worry Ino she doesn't" Yama informed, smiling.

"Oh what a relief!"

"So who's your friend?" Hato asked calmly.

"This is Sakura. She works at the hospital."

"I remember you!" Mitsu ran up to Sakura and stuck out her hand.

"Yes, I see the patient is well," Sakura shook Mitsu's hand calmly with a smile.

"As in well, is she sane?" Kioko wondered with a smirk on her face.

"Or as in well, is she her normal insane self?" Iyuki added

"Enough chit chat. Now girls Ino and Sakura have offered to take you shopping to buy some clothes and any other accessories." Kakashi explained smiling, he knew most girls loved the mall; but the look on Suyo and Kioko's face proved they didn't.

"So as in, a mall?" Suyo asked frowning.

"Yep!" Sakura replied.

"Oh god no," Kioko grumbled, cursing under her breath.

"Oh god yes! Finally I haven't been shopping in like forever!" Iyuki announced with joy.

All of the girls, except Suyo and Kioko were jumping for joy and quickly put on their shoes and scurried out the door, dragging poor Suyo and Kioko behind them. Kakashi waved goodbye to the girls and closed the door. The girls ran so quick they were at the mall in a matter of minutes.

"I didn't know you guys could run so fast!" Ino said panting, I mean sure, she was a ninja… but compared to them, her and Sakura were snails! And to think they were dragging to people none the less!

"We can't." Iyuki answered, giggling.

"I don't understand…" Sakura scratched her head, a frown on her face. How could they not run that fast when they just did?

"When it comes to the mall nothing stands in our way!" Yama declared evilly while grabbing Suyo and Kioko's ears, as they had attempted to run away.

The girls walked into the first store in sight. They browsed at the clothes then started to shop. They each had their own shopping cart. Mitsu loaded her cart up with jeans, shorts, cargo pants, pants, tank tops, t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, and anything else she thought looked cute. Kioko loaded her cart with almost anything in sight that was black and gothic, with few light colors; Iyuki got the cutest and most original outfits and a kitty hat. Yama got t-shirts, tank tops, jeans, and skirts. Hato loaded hers with strapless shirts, tank tops, skirts, jean shorts, and jeans. Suyo got anything black like Kioko, but her outfits were more original for fighting, she like Iyuki got a hat, but hers was a panda. When they were all finished they had piles of clothes up to the ceiling and the store was almost empty. Ino and Sakura's eyes widened even they didn't shop that much.

"So how are we going to pay for all this?" Kioko asked frowning at the piles of clothing.

"Don't worry I have a credit card!" Ino informed smiling cheesily.

"Wow! You have a credit card!" All of them but Suyo and Kioko, who mumbled something about already having one, awed.

"It's not mine exactly… Anyways did we come here to chat or to shop?" Ino quickly changed the subject.

Ino gave the cashier the credit card and they left the store. After they hit almost every store in the mall the girls hit the food court for lunch. The girls all sat down and dropped their bags beside them. They were worn out from shopping so much. They all bought a bottle of water.

"Boy Ino, who ever this credit card belongs to must be rich!" Mitsu exaggerated, laughing.

"You did ask this person if you could borrow their credit card right?" Suyo said looking at her with the 'if-you-didn't-you-know-you-are-so-dead' glare.

"Who cares? All I know is that that person rocks!" Iyuki exclaimed while putting on her new kitty had she had bought.

"Don't worry he won't mind." Ino snickered.

At Neji's house

Neji had just gotten his mail and headed up to his room. Before he got there he looked through the mail and saw one that said bill. This was strange since he never used his credit card. He sat down on his bed and threw the other mail to one side and carefully opened the letter. At first he thought 'No big deal only a couple dollars' but then he lost grip of it and the bottom fell to the floor. 2000 dollars! According to the bill he had spent 2000 dollars! He carefully skimmed through the bill.

"I spent $2000 on clothes and underwear!" Neji had a sweat drop on the side of his head when he realized who did it.

"…Ino!"

Back At The Mall

The girls had just finished lunch when they heard familiar laughs. The girls all stood up to see who it was. They wandered around until they saw Shikamaru, Naruto, and Sasuke pointing and laughing at something inside a store. The girls moved in closer to see what was happening. They saw Kiba in a bright pink top and a skirt with a girl that looked like him. They started laughing to.

"What's up with that?" Hato asked laughing.

"Kiba's sister dragged him to the mall to help her pick out clothes and she made him try it on!" Naruto managed to say with out laughing.

"Alright Kiba turn around" Kiba's sister made a circle with her finger.

"Sis why do I have to do this?" Kiba still not knowing that everyone was laughing at him.

"Because I'm older than you and mom said you had to. Ok. Now pose."

"Fine…" Kiba said as he posed.

A giant burst of laughter broke out and Kiba looked outside of the store. He saw the boys mimicking him and the girls laughing at them. Then his eyes crossed to Iyuki who tried not to laugh but just couldn't resist. Kiba started blushing in embarrassment.

"Hey Kiba what's the matter?" She turned around and followed his eyes to Iyuki.

"Hey don't look!"

"Oh I see. Is that that girl you have a crush on?" She said aloud and started waving at the group.

"Stop it! You're embarrassing me!"

"I know!" She smiled.

"Can I take this off now?"

"No I just want to look at one more thing…"

"Sis!"

"Fine. Take it off."

Kiba quickly ran into the change room and changed into his clothes. He then went and started walking with the group. Hato ran up to Shikamaru still remembering the dare, but Shikamaru didn't mind. He was starting to like her.

"So Kiba do you always wear skirts?" Naruto asked pretending to hold a microphone.

"Hey leave him alone. Don't worry Kiba I thought you looked cute," Iyuki commented blushing, "It is cute that you would help your sister like that."

"Thanks, now I'm cute." Kiba sighed scratching the back of his neck.

"You should have seen him when he first came. His sister made him try on make up!" Shikamaru informed.

"Yea Kiba that is not your color" Hato said as she saw some of the lipstick still on his lips.

Kiba quickly wiped it off with his sleeve. After a couple hours of just walking around the girls sat down.

"Hey is there a beach here?" Yama asked.

"Ya why?" Hinata spoke softly to the older girl.

"Yes a beach!" Mitsu exclaimed.

"Ya, it's pretty big," Sasuke said.

"Alright that's great!" Hato exclaimed, "Do you know where it is?"

"Yes we do. It's past the forest." Ino informed them smiling, she loved the beach.

"Then let's go for a swim!" Kioko said calmly, her face a mask, showing no emotion to the world.

"Great! This will give us a chance to wear our new swimsuits!" Ino cheered.

"Alright meet you guys there in an hour. Ok?" Kiba suggested.

"Ok" Everyone agreed.

"Yes that will give Kiba enough time to change into his bikini!" Naruto teased laughing.

"Hey!"

"Ok break it up. See you guys in an hour," Hinata said waving.

"Bye" The guys waved back.

The girls were walking back to Kakashi's house when they saw Neji walk by. Ino immediately suggested walking in another direction. But they just ignored her. Hinata ran up to greet her cousin. Neji smiled and looked behind him at the girls looking for Ino. Then from the corner of his eye he saw her trying to sneak away. Neji quickly jumped in front of her and crossed his arms.

Ino let out a giggle, "Funny running into you here Neji…" she said smiling.

"Hello Ino, I got some mail today."

"Really? Anything good?"

"In fact I got a very long letter from the credit card company."

"Oh really we'll I didn't steal you credit card and use it all day if that's what you think" Ino said backing away.

"I wasn't but now I think I do!"

"Bye bye!" Ino waved her hand and started running.

Neji ran after her with the bill in his hand. Some one was going to pay for it and it wasn't going to be him. Neji lost Ino in the rush hour traffic. Unfortunately there was a giant sale 70 off everything. When the crowd cleared Ino was nowhere to be found. Neji turned around and sighed knowing he would still have to pay the bill. He started walking away when Shikamaru ran up to him.

"Hey Neji we're going to the beach with the girls later wanna come?" Shikamaru invited.

"Sorry I can't I have to go pay a bill then commit suicide." Neji declined sarcastically.

"Ino?"

"Yes."

"What a drag…"

Neji nodded in agreement and walked away. All the guys started walking home after stopping to buy some smoothies.

"So Sasuke," Naruto started, " What's the deal with you and Mitsu?"

"What do you mean?" Sasuke asked glaring at him.

"Do you like her? She seems to like you a lot."

"Of course I do I'm gonna ask her on out later at the beach."

Naruto started chocking on his smoothie and looked at Sasuke.

Naruto's P.O.V.

I couldn't believe what I just heard! Why is Sasuke asking Mitsu out? I like her more than he does! He made her cry! He doesn't deserve her! Why does Sasuke always get what he wants? It's not fair! I looked at Sasuke with an angry hateful face.

"So Sasuke what happened the other day? Why was Mitsu crying on the floor?" I asked

"Oh that…. She told me she loved me and I walked away" Sasuke slurped his smoothie

My body froze and I couldn't move. Did Mitsu actually tell him that? Why would Sasuke walk away and leave her like that! I'm so confused my heart is throbbing in pain and anguish; it feels like it has been torn out and stepped on a million times. I couldn't bare to stand next to him knowing that he's with Mitsu. I didn't want to make a scene so I just kept walking with the guys trying not to look at that bastard.

Normal POV

"So enough about me and Mitsu what's up with you and Iyuki, Kiba?" Sasuke asked trying to change the subject.

"What are you talking about? There's nothing between us." Kiba responded remembering the incident on the roof.

"Yes there is! You like her don't you?" Naruto smiled.

"You like her, you wanna hold her, you wanna kiss her," Shikamaru said smirking.

"Stop it I do not!" Kiba blushed angrily.

"Don't deny it Kiba we've both been bitten by the love bug," Sasuke added frowing, "I hate that bug."

"Fine I like her just please don't tell her," Kiba asked frowning.

"If you want me to I could ask Hato to see if she likes you back" Shikamaru offered.

"Really! I mean I guess."

"Dude she'd kill me!" Shikamaru declined.

The guys walked in silence for a couple of minutes when they reached Kiba's house and they got changed there.

At The Beach

After they arrived at the beach the girls laid down their towels and beach umbrellas and relaxed. Mitsu was wearing a orange and white tankini, Yama was wearing a red bikini, Iyuki was wearing a navy blue bikini with a kitty on it, Hato was wearing a green tankini, Kioko was wearing a blood red and black tankini, and Suyo was wearing the matching one to Kioko but hers was black and blood red. All of the girls lay on their towels to tan. The guys took big buckets of water and dump them on the girls. They all screamed and chased them across the shore. They all ran in the water and started splashing each other. Then they decided to play a game of chicken when Kakashi, Neji, and Lee showed up to play as well. Neji introduced Lee to everyone and everyone said hi. Everyone got to choose their partner. Kakashi and Yama asked each other right away. Sasuke asked Mitsu, Shikamaru had to ask Hato because of the dare, Neji asked Suyo, Lee asked Kioko but she didn't want to be mean so she accepted, Iyuki asked Kiba, Sakura asked Naruto since there were no guys left, and Ino and Hinata had to pair up since there were no more guys. Some of the group didn't know how to play chicken so Mitsu explained.

"First you get up on your partners shoulders, because guys are stronger than girls the girls are on top."

Mitsu started then got up on Sasuke's shoulders.

"Then your partner has to hold on to your legs so you don't fall."

Sasuke then grabbed her by her feet. Mitsu asked Kioko and Lee to do the same thing.

"Now that you're on your partner you have to try and push other people off their partners in order to win."

Kioko and Mitsu demonstrated and Kioko pushed Mitsu off. After Mitsu explained the couples got their male (or female in Hinata and Ino's point) partners lifted the females onto their shoulders. When Kiba lifted up Iyuki, he started to sink.

"Are you ok?" She asked worried.

"Yea I'm fine just a bit tired."

"Am I too heavy? Do you still want to play? You don't have to if you're not feeling well."

"I still want to play c'mon lets go." Kiba grabbed Iyuki's hand and ran into the water.

Iyuki got back on Kiba's back and started playing. It was an intense battle because everyone wanted to win the first one's out were Naruto and Sakura because Naruto kept on staring at Sasuke and Mitsu and let go of Sakura. Kioko pushed Hinata off Ino's shoulders and they started laughing. Near the end only Kiba and Iyuki, Sasuke and Mitsu, and Neji and Suyo were left. They were at it for an hour and no one would fall off. Neji and Kiba teamed up against Sasuke and Mitsu and pushed them off. Then only ones that were left were Kiba and Iyuki and Neji and Suyo. Iyuki and Suyo grasped each other tightly when they stopped. As they saw Mitsu run over to them.

" Hey guys were gonna have a bet okay?"

"What kind of bet?"

"If Neji and Suyo win, you and Kiba have to take a nice long walk on the shore, holding hands."

"And if Kiba and I win?"

"If you guys win the Neji has to kiss Suyo for sixteen seconds (Suyo and Neji look like this: O.O)

"Deal!"

"Hey!" both Suyo and Neji yelled at Mitsu, Kiba, and Iyuki.

"To late they already agreed!" Mitsu said as she ran out of the water. That gave Iyuki and Kiba the confidence they need, and Iyuki struck forward with as much strength as she could. Iyuki and Kiba laughed as Suyo fell backwards into the water. Kiba and Iyuki triumphantly paraded around the water while Suyo rose to the surface. Everyone gathered around her and Neji, they both looked away.

"Don't worry you guys, its just a dare."

"You mean we don't have to do it?" Suyo asked, hopeful that she wouldn't have to.

"No, you still have to," Hato replied laughing.

Neji went up to her calmly, "You know, if we get this over with they'll stop bugging us."

Suyo nodded as she went up and whispered in his ear, "Never said it had to be on the lips."

Neji leaned forward kissing Suyo's cheek for sixteen seconds.

"Aw! Your no fun!" Mitsu said pouting.

Everyone got out of the water and started walking around and talking. Naruto went home because Sasuke and Mitsu were walking around holding hands. Kioko was talking to Ino, Hinata, Sakura, and Suyo when Lee came up to her and grabbed her hand.

"Kioko I know I've just met you but you're the most heavenly being I've ever met so will you be my girlfriend?"

"Ew your gross, go away freak."

"But I love you! I want to hold you you're skin is so soft!"

Then Sasuke punched Lee and he went flying "Creep."

Kioko stared at Sasuke for a moment and then started yelling at him.

"I can take care of my self you know!" She exclaimed

"Hey I was doing you a favor!" Sasuke pointed out

"So what do I care? I could of punched him myself! Why did you do that!?!"

"He was getting on my nerves!"

"Well I don't need your help I'm not weak!"

"You could at least say thank you!"

"No!"

The two had fire in their eyes and that static line thing when two enemies are looking at each other. Everyone watched this very entertaining fight except for Iyuki and Kiba who were walking around the beach but no with each other. Iyuki was on top of a high sand dune staring at the sky and Kiba was just walking around thinking of Iyuki. Lee had not fallen in the sand when Sasuke punched him. He wobbled around dizzily bumping in to everything in sight including a beach ball, a little kid, an umbrella, and Iyuki. Iyuki gasped at this sudden push that made her fall into the air. She screamed at the top of her lungs hoping not to fall into the sand from such a height. Kiba heard Iyuki scream and ran with lightning speed to see what was wrong. He saw her falling and screaming he quickly got under her and caught her not with his arm but let's just say his face is in the sand. Iyuki quickly got up and help Kiba out of the sand and started brushing of the sand.

"Are you ok? I'm so sorry" She apologized

"Don't worry I'm fine how about you are you ok?" Kiba stared at her.

Completely forgotten that she had fallen, Iyuki nodded.

"Just like the first time we met except sand is softer" Kiba laughed

Iyuki threw her arms around Kiba and started to cry. Kiba held her back

"Hey what's up?" Kiba asked

"I thought for sure I was going to fall. I was so scared" She tightened her grip

"Don't worry I won't ever let you fall….I promise" Kiba whispered in her ear.

"Thank you" she smiled

Kiba let go of Iyuki and stood up. He grabbed her hand.

"C'mon let me show you something" Kiba smiled

Iyuki got up and Kiba started running with her. He led her far away from the others and to a very high isolated boulder on the beach. Iyuki and Kiba started climbing but Iyuki thought they would never reach the top. Then Kiba reached the top and pulled Iyuki up but covered her eyes.

"Hey what's going on?" Iyuki wondered

"No peeking" Kiba removed his hands and Iyuki had her eyes closed

"You know the sun is gonna go down any minute now" Iyuki informed

"I know, no open your eyes"

Iyuki opened her eyes and saw a gorgeous sunset over the water. The colors were magnificent and brilliantly colorful. The water glistened and was calm. Iyuki had never seen such a beautiful sunset before it was really romantic. Kiba sat down next to her.

"Do you like it?" He asked

"No I don't, I love it!" She explained

"Remember that time on the roof?"

"Ya why?"

"Why did you think it was your fault?"

"Well because of the dare I made you do and then when I kissed you on your neck"

Iyuki's P.O.V.

As I was staring at the sunset Kiba turned to me and asked me if I liked it I said I loved it. Then he brought up the incident on the roof and he asked me why I felt it was my fault. I thought it was really random but I answered him. I told him that it was because of all the stuff I did. Then I remembered the feeling of kissing him. His skin is so soft and it made me feel warm inside. I felt like flying. Then out of no where Kiba started laughing. I didn't think it was funny that I felt guilty! I asked why he was laughing.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I'm not laughing at you and it was definitely not your fault I just thought it was cute"

"You think I'm cute?"

I stared into his beautiful eyes, I couldn't look away. He thought I was cute! I swear I was blushing. Then he moved in closer to me and put his hand on mine. I looked back at the sunset to keep from blushing but it wasn't working.

"You know what?" He sweetly said

"What?"

"On the roof I wanted to do something but never got the chance to do it"

"Really, what is it?" I looked back at him

"This"

Kiba leaned in closer to me then kissed me! My heart was pounding and I felt in love. His lips are so smooth and soft. His kiss is warm and moist and I almost fainted. I just closed my eyes and imagined fireworks shooting up into the sky. Moment later he slowly drew back. I opened my eyes and smiled. I put my head on his shoulder and we stared into the sunset for a long time.

Back with everyone else

Sasuke and Kioko just finished fighting and Kioko won. Then while everyone was cheering Sasuke pulled Mitsu out of the group and went to a more quiet part of the beach and started walking. Sasuke then grabbed Mitsu's hand. She started blushing.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Mitsu smiled

"Well are you doing anything tonight?"

"No I don't think so why?"

"Because I was hopping we could grab a bite to eat or something"

"You mean like a date?"

"Yep"

"Oh Sasuke yes I will!"

"Oh ya and while we are on that topic will you be my girlfriend?" Sasuke held out a box and opened it.

It had a beautiful necklace inside. Mitsu's eyes widened as Sasuke took it out of the box. He then stood behind her and put it on for her then kissed her on the check. Naruto came back to the beach because he had left his beach towel. He saw Sasuke and Mitsu and decided to have a closer look. He sat a couple meters away and saw Mitsu throw her arms around Sasuke and kiss him. He was furious but what got his even madder was what happened next. He listened closely and heard Mitsu say

"I love you Sasuke"

He ran home forgetting about his stupid towel. He slammed the door then sat on his couch. He turned on the TV then took a big bag of chips and started talking to himself.

"Why does Sasuke get the girls! First he dates Sakura now Mitsu! I can't believe it! I can't get that stupid picture out of my mind now! It sickens me that he kissed her! What am I talking about He's my best friend but… he's a backstabber. Look at me I'm Sasuke Uchiha. I am such a big shot. Look at me kiss the only girl my best friend has ever fallen head over heels for. Well I've got something to say Sasuke! You are so going to break her heart and when you do she'll see what a jerk you are and then I will show her I'm better than you!"

He turned to a picture of him and Sasuke then took a kunai from off the ground then threw it in the middle of him and Sasuke.

Back at the beach

Everyone started to go home since it was getting dark Sasuke and Mitsu had already left on their date. Everyone started walking when Suyo remembered she had forgotten something she told the group to wait and they did. They waited two hours.

"Hey where's Suyo? We've been waiting for ever!" Hato exclaimed

"What a drag" Shikamaru added

"I don't know but I don't want to stay here all night" Ino sighed

"Why don't you guys go ahead I'll see what's going on" Neji offered

Everyone left and Neji went to see what was wrong. He searched the beach but he didn't see any sign of Suyo until he found her hat. He also found drag marks in the sand along with footprints leading away from the beach and into the forest. Neji quickly ran into the forest following the footprints until he reached a river. He hadn't really been past the river but he didn't stop all he could think about was Suyo. He found a fire and jumped in a tree near it being careful not to be seen. He skimmed the premises and saw three 18 year old guys drinking sake and dancing around the fire. Then one of the guys walked to a tree that Neji couldn't see so he moved to the tree next to him and saw Suyo tied up to a tree.

"How long are you gonna keep me here?" Suyo asked

"As long as we want!" One of them exclaimed

"People are going to be looking for me!"

"Don't be like that we only want to have some fun" Another one knelt down in front of her

"I'm 13 what do you want for?"

"How about a kiss?" He came closer

"Hell no!" She turned her head

"Bitch" He slapped her across the face

"Is that all you've got? Now why don't you weaklings let me go"

"Just for that I'm going to crack your head open!"

"Not if I can help it" Neji jumped in front of Suyo

"Neji?"

Hi! I guess you're at the end of the chapter

If you want to know what happens next

you have to be patient

Don't ever give up