What's up my lovely readers! So I was thinking, I was like they waited a little bit for the last chapter, and then the next one is supposed to be uploaded in two weeks, and I was like well damn. Maybe I should do another chapter for this week because of the short hiatus I did after I got back in school and stuff. SO…. I've decided that yeah I will write another chapter for you guys this week- ya'll get a double whammy lol. With that out of the way I am going to go ahead and give some shoutouts. For some reason I don't do that for this story, I do it for the other one, so imma stay equal and do it for this one too.
SHOUTOUTS!:
First I want to begin by saying thank you for all the follows author/ story. When I first began this fanfic, I was doubtful, I mean I liked it- but I know everyone has their own opinions and I didn't think people would enjoy it and stuff. I mean I know I only have like 30 followers and stuff but I am super happy that you all are following me because you make writing so FUNTERTAINING!
J: Heyo! I am super happy that you are enjoying the story and I hope I can keep you entertained. If you think it's scandalous now, you haven't even read anything yet, it gets worse lol.
And now onto this chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own the Naruto manga/series.
Sakura stared at Shikamaru who now had a beer in his hand. He sat on Kiba's couch. Drunken teens, stoned skater kids, sex crazed couples all were here. The party was taken a turn- Kiba's parties always did this. Sakura was just waiting for the fight to break out. She looked around searching for her indigo headed friend. Hinata Hyuga was nowhere to be found. Sakura kind of wished Hinata had stayed. She was beginning to become worried, the said girl hadn't come back from looking for the bathroom in fifteen minutes. Was Sakura paranoid, hell yeah.
This is her first party, she is probably in the corner panicing…
She texted Hina quickly seeing as Shikamaru had continued dazing off staring at the floor.
To Hina:
From: Me
Hinata where are you?
Sakura set her phone in her lap.
"So…"
Shikamaru sighed.
"Look, it's a hell of a long story. And that's really troublesome to me- to talk for that long, so I'll give you the short one."
Sakura nodded. Hinata still didn't answer.
"Basically you know I asked out Ino a year ago, and we broke up two months ago. Well I did it because Choji, Naruto and surprisingly Sasuke kind of influenced me. She was ecstatic, which made me happy cause I knew she liked me. I didn't like her the same why but I figured maybe in a relationship that was more than friends I would develop feelings. I didn't, they remained pretty much like what would go down between really close cousins. But nonetheless, we had good times for six months y'know. But then Temari came in the pic. I'll admit, I was infatuated with Ri. She was everything that my father had told me he'd see me with. I was intrigued. "
Shikamaru looked at Sakura.
"Don't judge me, but I did hang out with her a couple of times-okay a lot of the rest of the time while in the relationship with Ino. Ino and her met probably three times, but I had seen her a lot more than that and just didn't tell Ino. But I swear I never cheated on that girl. I didn't love her the way she wanted to but I cared deeply for her. However, because of that I got caught by Kiba one of the times. Temari and I had gone to that ice cream shop. You know the blue and pink one."
"Mhm, yeah I know it. What did you do?"
Shikamaru laughed and took another sip of his drink. He shook his head.
"Nothing. We were just sitting there having a good time. That was until Ri told me she liked me- a lot. That's when reality hit me… hard. Ino was my fucking girlfriend y'know. And as much as I wanted to blame Naruto, Choji, and Sasuke for influencing me to ask Ino out in the first place because then I wouldn't be stuck in that dreadful situation where my heart longed for Temari, and I couldn't have her, but I knew it was ultimately my fault. Ri confessed and waited for my answer, and I couldn't talk. I was speechless. So instead I took her hands in mine and played with them-"
"Like when you and Ino went on your first date to Teuchi-san's ramen shop?"
Shikamaru nodded his head.
"Yup. But the fact is, all I ended up telling Temari was that I was happy she felt that way for me, but I told her I was in a relationship. She understood. She told me she just had to get it off of her chest, and I got that. I apologized for stringing her along and she laughed it off. She then asked if we could still be friends, and I said yes of course. I mean, honestly, I liked Temari, but breaking up with Ino- my best friend since-"
"Before us…"
Shikamaru stared at Sakura. He nodded.
"She's been the same way since she was born and we could talk Sakura. Ino gets what Ino wants. She wanted me and I tried so hard to love her in that way. I'm not going to lie I wanted to love her that way. She knew me inside and out, even more so than myself. But I just –couldn't. Anyway, Temari and I sat on the stools still talking and Kiba came in and tapped me on the shoulder. That's when he punched me."
Sakura gasped.
"But you two are friends now?"
Shikamaru scoffed.
"I would use friends loosely. If Naruto and Choji were in any type of danger- hell I'll add Sasuke and that is saying a lot- I'd do anything to help those bros out. If Kiba was and I saw it… I would probably try to act like I didn't, let him get roughed up and then go to his aid because I'd end up feeling guilty. You could call us homeboys but…"
Sakura looked at Shikamaru slightly confused.
"Wait you don't like Kiba."
Shikamaru played with his beer cap. He continued his story not really answering Sakura. Hinata still hadn't texted back.
"He punched me and we started fighting. Temari was trying to keep me from fighting with him. Some girl- matter of fact it was Tamaki- was desperately holding Kiba back. We were able to calm down blood spilling from our lips and shit y'know. So when we did I asked Kiba what the fuck that was for. He was like 'Shikamaru fucking Nara I didn't know you were one to cheat. Wait 'till Ino here's about this. My first thought was shit, but then it turned to why would my homeboy want to get me in trouble with my girl unless…"
"Kiba likes Ino? What was Tamaki doing with Kiba."
Shikamaru laughed that same dry laugh before he continued.
"Oh it was way more than that. And as for Tamaki? Who the fuck knows. Inuzuka slays- and she was probably on the list next. Anyway, the next day I saw him talking to Ino and that is when she slapped me- you remember that- and ran off crying. I felt bad, but now I really don't… So that night my parents and hers wanted to get together and have dinner with one I went over. I guess she didn't tell her daddy that she was having problems with me cause he greeted me how he always does- like he would a son. I rolled with it. We ate, talked whatever whatever. I get Ino alone in her bedroom. She asks me if I loved her."
"Okay so the day Kiba caught you with Temari, that was the day before the breakup. Ino said you two broke up in her room when you went to dinner… Shikamaru why don't you feel bad now?"
Sakura asked while looking at her phone. Still no text. She texted Hinata again.
"Basically I'm going to advance to now. Naruto, Kiba and I were at the store getting stuff for the party and that's when Kiba drops the bombshell of him and Ino being together. As odd as it is, I still like to consider myself her brother. She may not realize it cause we bicker a lot, but I watch out for her. Kiba is not the best person to be with and he will most likely hurt her. But I can't tell her that because she's a fucking troublesome woman. He tells us this information and I ask when this happened. He says yesterday after he was cleaning my mess. I'm paying for his shit mind you at the register looking at him crazy. After practice yesterday all I did was get picked up by Temari and she kissed me. I guess Ino saw and cried. Wasn't my problem, but if I was her little ass I would have too."
Shikamaru was getting angry. Sakura could see it in his eyes. Everyone knew a scary Shikamaru- the kid was usually lazy and refused to do shit- meant shit was about to get down. On top of that he was wickedly street smart and book smart. He was a bad boy to mess with. Sakura was beginning to feel as though everything Ino had ever told her was a lie.
"Wh-why?"
Just then Sakura's phone vibrated. Shikamaru began trying to pull himself together.
"Answer it and make sure Hinata's okay."
So he was worried about Hina too.
To: Me
From: Hina
Look up.
Confused,Sakura looked up to find none other than the girl struggling under the weight of a blonde headed male. Sakura quickly realized that I was none other than Naruto.
"Oh my gosh!"
Shikamaru gasped setting his drink on Kiba's coffee table.
"Holy shit Naruto. Hina where's Sasuke?"
Hinata looked around for said boy.
"Um I'm not sure…. He was with us and then he kind of disappeared…"
"Here let me take his fat ass off you."
Shikamaru grabbed Naruto who was unconscious. Hinata was relieved that the males body weight was no longer on her.
"Wait, Hinata how many drinks did he have?"
Hinata pinched her chin thoughtfully.
"Well I saw him take thirteen shots and I know he had a beer beforehand, Sasuke-kun told me that, but I don't know if he had anything else."
" Well Shit?" Shikamaru said.
"Ha, you know Dobe can't take his liquor."
Shikamaru instantly gritted his teeth and rolled his eyes.
"Where the hell did you go if you knew Naruto was feeling some type of way douche bag?"
"Hn."
Shikamaru sighed in defeat.
"I fucking swear you're worse than a girl on her period Sasuke. "
The brown eyed male looked at Sakura.
"Sakura you had a formal introduction to Sasuke Uchiha right?"
Shikamaru sat Naruto down looking him over; trying to make sure the boy didn't have alcohol poisoning. Sakura nodded.
"Yeah Itachi introduced us."
Shikamaru scratched his head.
"Itachi huh…"
Sasuke stared at Sakura. Again the pinkette noticed it and felt weird. Though this time his facial expression read hatred. It was hard and intimidating. She looked away.
"Yup." She said popping the 'p'. Her attention fell back on Hinata.
"Hina, where did you run off to? You had me worried."
Hinata nodded and blushed. She began to twiddle her fingers.
"Um. I went to the bathroom- to locate it, and then I ran into Sasuke- kun and Naruto-kun. And Naruto-"
"Basically told her he was going to fuck her and then he passed out."
Hinata blushed harder. Sakura deadpanned. Shikamaru breathed out obviously heated.
"For you two assholes to be so close, you sure don't take care of one another. And Sasuke what did Naruto really say."
"That."
Hinata made an eeping sound. Shikamaru just shook his head.
"Stop saying he said that Sasuke-kun. Shikamaru-kun, Naruto –kun said that he thought I looked really pretty and I make his head go a little hazy. But I know it's just the beer talking."
Hinata whispered the last part. Sakura looked at her friend sadly. She hugged her, which Hinata quickly returned. Shikamaru frowned realizing that Naruto's actions were greatly affecting the girl. He sighed. Sasuke shrugged his shoulders.
"Told you he told her he was gonna fuck her. You gonna finish that bro?"
Shikamaru watched as the male picked up the rest of his beer and chugged it down quickly. He stared at his friend in disbelief.
"Sasuke… you alright?"
Sasuke sat the beer back down.
"Hn."
"You sure, that was weird even for you."
"Aa."
He shrugged.
"I'm bored with this."
Shikamaru just nodded but by Sasuke's response he knew something was eating at the male. Sasuke began walking towards the patio.
"If you need me, I'll be outside."
Karin Uzumaki suddenly was in front of Sasuke keeping him from leaving.
"Hey Sasuke, you should come check out Kiba's new guest room."
Sakura grunted and Hinata blushed. Naruto began moving. Sasuke stared at the red head.
"No. Now move."
With that the male pushed past Naruto's cousin and walked outside.
Sakura looked at Shikamaru.
"Shikamaru what the hell is wrong with that guy?"
Shikamaru started laughing.
"That's just how he is Sakura. You get used to it… sort of. Are you saying you want him to mess with someone else other than Karin?"
Sakura faintly blushed. Shikamaru smirked at the girl knowing something she didn't know.
"N-no. I- He didn't have to be so mean about it."
He's not as hot as his brother… but he is attractive. Too bad he's a complete ass….
"Okay, well let's hear the rest of the story Shikamaru."
"Oh yeah. Where was I?
"Ugg. Shikamaru?"
Shikamaru sat down. He sighed annoyed that he was interrupted.
"Yeah man?"
"Did your ass bring those pills."
"You can't take em."
Naruto lifted his head up to look at his friend. His eyes were blood red.
"WHY!?"
"Because you can't mix pills with alcohol idiot."
"Oh my gosh Shikastop being a meanie pants again. My head hurts dattebayo."
"Yeah, well that's what you get for drinking so much Naruto."
"How many did you have?"
"Two now shut up."
Hinata and Sakura couldn't help but laugh at the whiny boy and Shikamaru bicker. Naruto turned to them pouting before his eyes lit up. He jumped up.
"Hina-chan! Please don't be mad at me."
Hinata looked at the floor. Naruto bent down and lifted her face to meet his eyes. His face was way too close to hers. Sakura growled.
"Naruto…"
"What can I do to make it better?"
"Naruto-kun, just- let Shikamaru-kun tell the story."
Naruto pouted but listened to Hinata. Hinata looked flustered.
Poor Hina, having to try to have fun yet the biy who put her in a bad mood today is harassing her...
Thinking about it, Sakura was impressed. He hadn't really acknowledged her all night. That is until he put his arm around her. Hinata saw it and frowned.
Thought too soon.
"You were on the part about Kiba telling you he's with Ino Shikamaru."
Sakura said while scooting out from under Naruto's arm. The male pouted but got the message and stopped his advances looking at Shikamaru who began to speak.
"Oh. Right. Well let's cut this short basically he admitted that when he told Ino I was hanging with Temari tough that day, he got her in bed with him. I had already had my suspicions and he confirmed them."
Hinata and Sakura gasped.
She didn't have sex with Shikamaru. She had it with… OH MY GOSH INO CHEATED! Shaanaro!
"SAY WHAT!" The girls exclaimed. Shikamaru tapped his hands on his black pants watching Naruto was out of it and just leaned his head back and closed his eyes.
"Yeah. She cheated, and I didn't even try it though I had plenty of chances to- that's some shit huh. Now I know why she makes a scene for everything and cries so hard over me because she knows she fucked up."
Hinata stared at Shikamaru in disbelief. Sakura balled her hands into fists.
"Hina, I'm sorry can I go get some fresh air before I end up murdering Ino? Will you be okay with Shikamaru and Naruto."
Hinata just nodded as she, Sakura and Shikamaru spotted the blonde female who was grinding on Kiba.
Sakura walked out on the patio forgetting a certain someone was out there already as she walked to the fence and gazed out at the darkness. She leaned against it.
Ino, you're my best friend. Well…were. Am? Who knows right now? The point is I hardly know Shikamaru, I mean I know him but I rarely hang out with him. This is the first year we have constantly interacted with any of the boys like we are now in a span of two days. You would, but not Hinata and I. I want to believe you didn't do something so incredibly stupid, but I- I feel like you did. I think I believe Shikamaru…
Too deep into her thoughts Sakura failed to see Sasuke walk up behind her. He grabbed her pulling her ass into his pelvic area. Sakura's body froze and she let out, well almost let out a scream. Already knowing what she would do Sasuke covered her mouth with his hand. He began chuckling over her actions of frantically trying to hit him.
"What the hell pinky?"
He released her and leaned on the fence, his body facing the party but his arms resting on the railing of it. Sakura hugged herself stepping away from the male. He looked amused at the interaction. Sakura didn't like that.
The fuck?
Sasuke was watching his friend Kiba dance with Shikamaru's ex.
"That's so fucking awkward huh. About mutt lover and- what the fuck is that girl's name?"
Sakura's breathing was still harsh; her heartbeat still beating at her chest from the scare Sasuke gave her. She felt as though he was going to rape her and the way he got hold of her, there was no way she could have gotten out of it if he did try something.
"You know, I don't like being ignored." Sasuke looked the girl up and down smirking.
"Well I'm sorry I am trying to figure out if it's safe to be around you asshole. Who the hell grabs someone that way and not think they're going to freak out?"
Sasuke scoffed.
"You're such a virgin."
Sakura gasped. She bit her lip. She tried to play it off. She remembered what her Mom and Dad had always told her.
Sakura Haruna never let a boy know you're a virgin.
She put her hands on her hips.
"Who said I was a virgin."
Sasuke looked at her obviously amused. Sakura kept her hands on her hips to keep up the sassy act.
"Well look at that. Pinky has sass… too bad that just confirmed that you're a vigin. Anyway calm the fuck down, I'm not going to do anything."
Sakura was taken aback.
Why would that confirm? I do not trust him. I have no idea what Itachi sees in him. He's not enjoyable to be around at all.
"What's that girl's name again?"
Sakura decided that it was best if she left now, so that nothing she didn't want to happen with the hot male would happen. They were out her alone for the moment. Sakura grunted and turned towards the door ignoring Sasuke which ticked him off. She began to walk back to the party; however Sasuke grabbed her arm rather harshly.
"I didn't say you could leave."
"Ow that hurts."
Sasuke loosened his grip instantly seeing that as quick as the hold was, there it had already caused a tiny bruise on Sakura's arm. His pelvic area got really hot.
Damnit. I hate drinking sometimes, it makes me horny…
Sasuke looked at her with a bored expression placing his hands in his pockets.
"Sorry."
Sakura inspected her arm seeing the tiny bruise. She then inspected him. His eyes were just as red as Naruto's, he was definitely drunk.
"I have no idea why your brother treasures you. If I was your older brother I'd hate your guts."
Sasuke suddenly growled causing Sakura to jump.
"What the fuck would you know?"
Sasuke's calm and bored demeanor changed drastically. The male was glaring at Sakura now. Sakura gulped.
How can one person be so intimidating and bipolar?
"W-w-well. I- I know what he tells me when I go to get help at the library. He gloats on you. Always making it seem like you're so perfect. He loves you so much. I mean you're all he talks about. He'd say things like Sasuke did this, or Sasuke did that-he only thinks of you- and has this happy expression on his face as he speaks. It's just weird that a person like Itachi would hav such an evil little brother."
Sasuke smiled but it was not a kind one. He began laughing bitterly.
"Let me guess Itachi plays the 'I'm the best big brother ever card' huh. Bullshit. And me evil? Ha! Itachi is the epitome of evil. "
Sasuke was able to get Sakura against the wall. Their bodies were now hidden by the doors so the people inside the house couldn't see them outside. He placed two hands beside Sakura's head. Sakura jumped.
"That wasn't very nice to say about me Pinky. Maybe I should teach you a lesson."
Sakura was shaking.
Oh no Oh no Oh no.
"Yeah, w-well I have a name, and maybe I should teach you a lesson meanie."
Sasuke began laughing hard. He took his hands off the wall.
"Meanie? That's all you could come up with? You sound more pathetic than Dobe."
Sakura's heart was accelerating. Suddenly-
"HOLY SHIT NARUTO! SHIKAMARU! KIBA! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"
As soon as Choji's words rang in Sasuke's ears and Sakura's they stared at each other.
"Fuck."
Sasuke was the first to rush into the house leaving Sakura dazed.
What just happened? What's going on?
Screams from the house began to erupt.
Wait. Hinata. Oh my gosh HINATA!
Sakura ran inside pushing past the teens trying to find her best friend.
"Hina? Hina?"
"Naruto-kun. Shikamaru-kun. Kiba-kun stop." Hinata was covering her mouth shaking.
So much for having fun at her first party…
"Kiba whoop their asses."
Sakura saw Ino smiling wickedly. Sasuke had finally reached the quarreling boys. Kiba went in and grabbed Naruto from the waist while Shikamaru grabbed him kneeing him in the gut. Kiba swung letting go of the blonde and a loud smack rang in the air from the impact of his punch. Choji gasped. Sasuke had a red fist mark on his left cheek. The boys suddenly stopped fighting.
"Hina are you okay? What happened?"
Hina looked at Sakura with terror stricken eyes. Sakura stared at the scene before as did everyone else as she tried to make sure Hinata was okay.
"Kiba why did you stop!" Ino threw a small tantrum.
"Oh shut up you whore."
Ino's eyes widened as her eyes fell on Tamaki.
"What?"
Karin pushed her glasses up.
"You heard her blondie. How dare your slutty ass take Tamaki's man!"
Ino punched the shit out of Karin who fell to the ground. Tamaki yelled and pulled her hair.
"You bitch. Don't hit my friend."
The crowd of kids then redirected their attention to the fighting girls.
"Fight! Fight! Fight!"
The boys still stood frozen in front of Sasuke. Sasuke lightly touched his face wincing slightly. He sighed and was about to turn around, but instead punched Kiba in the gut making the poor boy cough sporatically and land on his knees. From hearing that the teens all looked at the boys again. Sasuke then slammed Shikamaru into the wall trapping Choji with him. The two fell to the ground. The crowd watched scared of the Uchiha man, fearing for Shikamaru and Kiba. Sasuke then looked at Naruto. Naruto began to laugh drunkenly.
"Teme… I tried to. dattebayo."
"Hn." Sasuke grunted looking at the two boys that started the fight.
Naruto scratched his head.
"I know. I know."
Naruto helped Shikamaru and Choji up who were weezing from the impact of Sasuke's body slamming into them. Sasuke picked up Kiba by his black jacket.
"I am not a slut or a whore you piece of shit!"
"Oh really? Then explain why you cheated on SHIKAMARU!"
The crowd of teens all looked back at the girls fight and gasped. Ino froze. Her hand wrapped around Tamaki's red blouse. A tear ran down her face. She let go backing up. She began to look around the crowd.
"Oh my gosh?"
"Who woul've known?"
"I thought she loved Shikamaru though?"
"What a skank."
"I bet she just acted like she loved Shikamaru. She tried to make him the monster, yet she's the real one."
"So she lied? Wow, what a slut."
"Poor Shikamaru. Now I'm glad he's with Temari."
Ino's tears soon cascading down her cheeks like a waterfall, nonstop. She ran out the door. Her supposed boyfriend didn't even follow her.
"Sakura?"
Sakura sighed.
Did Ino probably deserve the shame like that? Yes… okay No. But she did have to live up to her consequences. Shikamaru looked out the door Ino ran out of. He caught his breathe.
"Hey. HEY!"
The school population stared at him as Hinata and Sakura made their way to their friend.
"That's between Ino and I. Don't believe everything you hear."
Tamaki and Karin looked down. He glared at them.
"Tamaki. That was low. "
Sasuke, Naruto and Choji all looked at Shikamaru. Shikamaru walked over to Kiba who was facing away from them.
"Kiba. Don't you think you should go console her?"
Kiba looked at Shikamaru. His cheek bleeding.
"Why should I. Like you said she's troublesome and I should've just listened to you… Sorry man."
Shikamaru who's lip was now busted growled.
"Kiba that's not the point."
"It's not my place Shika!"
Shikamaru pushed him.
"You're a fucking imbecile Kiba I swear to god!" Naruto hurried up and grabbed Kiba to keep him from lashing out at Shikamaru again. Choji kept Shikamaru from attacking. Sasuke stood in the middle making sure the two boys didn't reach each other.
"If someone should go console her it should be you jackass Shikamaru."
"Why. You're her boyfriend now."
"Guys."
Choji pleaded.
Kiba laughed heartlessly.
"Correction. More like fuck buddy."
Shikamaru made attempt to jump at Kiba. Choji and Sasuke kept him at bay. Kiba backed away from Naruto with his amrs spread like and eagles.
"Come at me Shika!"
Naruto tripped Kiba as he was walking back.
"STOP!"
Kiba fell on his ass but stood back up. He pointed at them and yelled in his drunken stupor.
"You four… get the fuck out my house! Everyone else who the HELL told ya'll to stop?"
With that Kiba limped to his kitchen followed by Tamaki as the music came back on and the people started to go back to partying. Drunk Shikamaru, Naruto, Choji and Sasuke all stared at their ex friend.
Shikamaru spoke first.
"Let's go."
The other three nodded.
"Yeah. Let's go check on Ino."
Sakura and Hinata saw Ino run around the corner. They knew exactly where she was headed. The flower field. That field was the girl's safe haven. She went there whenever she had problems, was stressing out, whatever she used to tell them it let her be free from all the chaos.
Hinata slowed down a little.
"Sakura-chan I can't run that fast in heels."
Sakura nodded agreeing.
How does Ino do it?
The girls eventually caught up only to see Sai holding Ino in his arms as she cried. They both stopped and hid behind a tree.
"There there. What's wrong Miss Ino?"
Ino continued to cry into the teen's shirt. She sniffled looking at him. Her nude lips quavered.
"I'm a. A s-sl-slut."
Sai stared at Ino lost.
"What are you talking about? No you're not."
Ino nodded.
"Yes I am. I cheated on Shikamaru with Kiba . I cheated on the man I love with all my heart with a damn dog smelling jerk!"
Sai blinked and then laughed. Ino pushed away from him about to run away but was caught by Sai.
"Ino Yamanaka if you don't stop running from me."
Ino gasped as Sai brought her back to his warm embrace. Her head laid on his chest with wide eyes. Sai stroked her hair.
"Now tell me… from the beginning what happened. How did you cheat on Shikamaru."
Ino took a little minute before she answered. She pulled out of Sai who still held her waist making circles on her sides. He stared at her waiting patiently for her to talk to him.
"I have known Shikamaru Nara since birth. Our dad's grew up together along with Choji's dad and they were all really good friends. So, once they had kids, they made sure Shikamaru, Choji and I would grow up together and become good friends. And we did. Choji, when we were little developed diabetes and it got really bad to the point a lot of times he couldn't come play with us because his mom had to take him to doctor's appointments and stuff, so that left me and Shika. Shika is very lazy. Like- it still amazes me how he doesn't do any homework and stuff and still has better grades than Naruto."
Ino laughed quietly. Just then the boys all walked up to Sakura and Hinata behind the tree.
"Shikamaru-kun, Choji-kun how did you two know Ino would be here?" Naruto asked quietly.
"We were her best friends remember Naruto?" Choji answered.
"Oh yeah."
Sakura shushed hem. Shikamaru stared at the scene listening intently. Ino looked around.
"I actually found this place due to his laziness. We were going to my parents flower shop- the one that is literally across from here. Shikamaru's house is that way; we were coming from his house. His parents wanted him to make sure I got home safely so they sent him to walk me since it wasn't too far from his home and stuff. We were seven. Usually to get to the Yamanaka Rosies and Posies, we walked around this, never really realizing what was beyond the trees, but for some reason that day Shikamaru suggested we go through here. He said it'd probably be faster to get to the shop. Like a shortcut. So we did. And when we did, we found this flower field. We stayed here for a good thirty minutes before we actually walked into the shop just goofing off and he took a ten minute nap. He's always doing that. It's his favorite thing in the world. Naps. Because of him I started enjoying them…"
Ino swallowed and looked down. Her hair fell in her face. Sai gently moved it behind her ear. Ino continued.
When his eyes were closed I was sitting next to him plucking a white cosmos. I really like them. Speaking about this now I wonder if Shikamaru had known cosmos were there. He does that y'know. He's sneaky like that. He'd do something on the sly that he knew I loved and I'd be too caught in whatever it is he did or showed me to notice. With that cosmos in my hand, I looked down at him. He was perfect. When we were playing his rubber bad had popped and so his hair- in a rare moment was down. He usually only has it down if he has to shower or something."
Ino giggled at the memory.
"I'v seen him get out the shower a lot because he'd forget I was in there and he'd roll his eyes and stare at me with an irritated look saying 'Ino stop trying to see me naked you troublesome woman.' The point of this story is when I saw his perfect face- when he opened those brown eyes of his and looked at me with that irritated expression, something within my seven year old heart melted. I handed him the white cosmos and told him to keep it. The only problem is the little twerp said flowers are for girls and he's a guy so I should instead give it to Sakura. So I did. I listened to him- he has that effect on me- and gave Sakura a white cosmos. I remember him yawning and saying I should give it to her to her because she's important to me. That is probably the nicest thing I ever did for Sakura and it wasn't even my idea…"
Sai brushed Ino's cheek ridding her of the tear that fell from her eyes.
"Continue."
"Sai in that moment I knew I loved him…. I knew… I've loved Shikamaru Nara ever since I was seven..."
Ino wiggled out of Sai's grasp and picked up a white cosmos.
"Even though he didn't take it, he always made sure he was with me when I came here to see them. I'm such an idiot."
"No you're not."
"Yes I am! I should've trusted him. I shouldn't have listened to Kiba- I knew he only wanted to get in my pants and I gave him that wish. But- But I was so hurt. Because… I knew I loved Shika since I was seven and when Temari came along I saw the way he looked at her. I knew the way he looked at her. Because I looked at him the same way every day, he just never realized it. And that hurt. To know he'd never love me. I was losing him and I knew it. So I raged at Temari when we first met her, and he got mad at me. He told me that was unnecessary and that all I did was embarrass myself. That hurt. That was our first fight. And it was over the girl I knew he loved. We saw Temari a lot after that and each time the tension would grow thicker, he was leaving me. Then I broke when Kiba told me he saw them in an ice cream shop together. I dunno. That's when I kissed Kiba to try and mask the pain I guess, but then it went further and before I knew it Kiba was zipping his pants up and leaving me and my body was in immense pain and I cried and cried because I… I hurt the man I loved even though he didn't know. The next day him and his family came over for dinner and I was going to tell him what happened. But then I instead asked if he loved me. Sai… he scratched his head. Shikamaru never scratches his head because he always has the answers. I didn't even let him answer it because of that, because I didn't want to hear it anymore. The man I loved didn't love me. Then I became a fucking slut… fucking for the hell of it-"
"Stop."
Sai held Ino's face.
"You made a mistake. Was it not the best. Yes it wasn't. But the story you just told me lets me know Shikamaru does love you… you love him as a lover… and no he doesn't love you like that and that will hurt, but he loves you like family. He cares enough for you that he would walk you to this beautiful place… be your best friend. He was trying to tell you the entire time."
Ino stared at Sai in awe. Sai smiled that fake grin again.
"Did I do well Miss Ino? I read in a book that girl's want guys that listen to them and know what to say to console them."
Ino began laughing hard as tars ran down her face. She wiped them.
"Sai you are too much."
Sai nodded but then frowned.
"Miss Ino. Why do you run away from me though. You seem like you like having me around…"
Ino looked down.
"Because I'm not the girl you'd want."
Sai rolled his eyes.
"That's bullshit Miss Ino. Why else would I be here?"
Ino thought about what Sai said. After a few minutes she nodded. Sai put his hands in his back pocket and looked at the grass. Ino looked towards the moon.
"I… I guess you remind me a lot of Shikamaru."
This peaked Sai's and the six eavesdropper's ears.
"How so."
"For instance the note. Shikamaru would do that every day. He'd hide it in my locker so then I would open it and read a sappy line. He knew I liked sappy corny stuff, and you're note did the same thing for me. I don't know how you knew I liked that type of stuff, but you did. Shikamaru doesn't show it but he's pretty romantic. Temari is lucky to have him…"
Ino frowned. Her eyes watered as she was about to cry again. Her makeup was now pretty much smudged all over her face.
"Not only that but you seem to always be near to catch me when I fall and Shikamaru has been doing that since we were little."
Sai nodded.
"Well.. will you allow me to catch you if you do fall?"
Ino's head snapped onto Sai's face. She moved her mouth but nothing came out. She simply just nodded. Sai smiled a pure smile.
"Good. But I want to take this slow. So I don't want to call you my girlfriend just yet. I want to take you out on dates and stuff first."
Ino suddenly hugged Sai shocking him. He quickly got over it and returned it.
"Sai… thank you. Thank you so much!"
Sai smiled.
"I actually think you should thank your best friend for allowing me to have the chance with you."
Ino let go and nodded. She stood with on heel of her purple pumps tilted up.
"He probably never wants to speak to me again. Learning I cheated, all the mean stuff I have said to him. Cutting him off completely. Tainting his name to Sakura and Hinata… Hell Sakura and Hinata proabably won't talk to me either. I've basically lied to them and everyone. Do you know at that party I basically shunned them? What good am I as a friend."
Sai looked at his beautiful flower with concern.
"Ino stop being so harsh on yourself. Sakura and Hinata seem like they like having you around?"
" I don't think hinted at me being a slut. My supposed friends. I mean yeah, I ended up being my unloyal to Shikamaru and I never told anyone about that… Now the whole school knows, but that doesn't make it okay they called me that."
Shikamaru, Sakura, and Hinata looked down. Naruto and Choji looked at their friends. Sasuke rolled his eyes.
"You people are worthless."
Sakura glared at Sasuke who stared at her in annoyance.
"Yeah well you're an asshole."
He chuckled.
"And you're annoying. Now are you finished?"
Sakura shut up as she watched Sasuke walk out.
I want kiss him now.. I mean MURDER HIM! what the hell is wrong with me tonight. To much alcohol?
"Hey. You Ina, guy with the black hair c'mon."
Ino and Sai jumped.
"Sasuke what the hell are you doing?" Shikamaru hissed. Sasuke paid him no mind.
"Um my name is Ino! And he's Sai. First of all."
Ino's mean girl attitude came out.
"Second of all aren't you Naruto's best friend? And Choji's and Shika…"
Ino bit her lip.
"Yeah. Trust me I would not be here after getting kicked out of a party but y'know, Shikamaru, Hinata and Pinky all were worried about you."
"Worried? About me?"
The three people Sasuke named off came from behind the trees. Ino's heart stopped. Before she could realize what she was doing she had fiercly hugged the trio choking them.
"Arg. Ino. You troublesome woman…"
"Ino-pig I can't breathe!"
"Ino-chan."
"I want a hug. C'mere Sasuke."
"Hell No Dobe."
Naruto glomped Sasuke.
"I said hell no moron!"
Sai walked up and hugged Ino who then included him in.
"Come here you three. You guys I'm so sorry you have to put up with my bitchy ways. I love you I swear…"
Naruto dragged Sasuke into the friend circle and to top it off Choji picked everyone up.
"Aggg!"
The eight kids yelled. Suddenly a flashlight hit the teens in the face.
"What the hell?"
They looked over to see a male with silver medium length hair and a sweatshirt tied around his waist. Naruto and Sasuke paled.
"Shit."
"Fuck."
Shikamaru picked up on it.
"Choji put us down we gotta go."
Choji looked closer at the being.
"Is that Hidan?"
The three boys nearly screamed.
"YES!"
"Going down."
Sasuke grabbed Sakura, Naruto grabbed Hinata, Shikamaru pushed Choji while telling Ino and Sai to follow.
"Well if it wasn't that Uchiha brat. Kakuzu, what should we do about it. Itachi still has paid up."
Kakuzu stepped into the moonlight.
"Leave them… for now."
"Aww… you're no fun Kakuzu."
The eight teens all ran slowly coming to a stop. Ino, Sakura and Hinata all panted their shoes in hand.
"We were wearing heels you idiots." Ino proclaimed. Shikamaru rolled his eyes.
"Whatever Ino. Get over it."
Ino looked at him and smiled slightly. She stuck her tongue out at him.
"Too bad I won't Nara."
Choji then grabbed Ino and Shikamaru in a tight hold.
"Yay we're friends AGAIN!"
Sasuke's eye twitched.
"Why the hell am I you guys' friend."
"Cause you la la love us Teme." Naruto said as he made sure Hinata was okay. She was still panting.
"I-I'm fine Naruto-kun."
"I will punch you mayor's boy."
Sai just stood there awkwardly.
"Um. Why did we run? And what do we do know?"
The four boys all paled.
"No reason."
"Wait we ran. I didn't even notice."
"That seems like a drag."
"I dunno I'm hungry what about you guys?"
The girls looked at the boys suspiciously.
Saskue who was the first to answer Sai sighed.
"My parents aren't home. We can chill there."
Naruto looked at him.
"Can we get fucked up there?"
Shikamaru nodded.
"This will be a first but I agree with idiot over there. After tonight I think we all need a drink."
Ino grabbed Sai's arm.
"So Sexy's house we go?"
She giggled.
"My bad Sasuke's"
Sakura rolled her eyes. I swear Ino-pig do you learn?"
