Standard Disclaimer Applies
The story is coming at a crossing point where it can go in two different directions. Sasuke can get over Kairi and reconcile with Naruto or he can go completely nuts and do something crazy. I would really appreciate suggestions on which way to go. Also, I want to do a chapter on Pre accident Kairi but I'm not entirely sure how I should go about it. Suggestions would be much appreciated. I will credit any ideas that are from someone else.
The beach scene truly did happen.
I ran around my room packing my bag. Beach day was finally here. Well, tomorrow anyway. I'm going to Ino's to stay the night and we're meeting up with Naruto and the others at the beach. I heard Ino honking her horn. I grabbed a last few things before heading out. I tossed my bag in the back seat before sliding in the passenger seat pulling the seatbelt.
"Hey!"
Ino smiled pulling out of my driveway.
"Hey, ready for some girl time?"
I inwardly cringed.
"What kind of girl time?"
It was too late for shopping.
"Oh you know, manicures, pedicures, talking about boys."
She trailed off concentrating on the road. I sighed.
"The only boy I'm interested in is Naruto."
Ino laughed.
"I know that, but I'm the only girl without a boyfriend. Even Hinata has one! I still don't get how she can handle Kiba."
She sighed shaking her head. I laughed.
"The same way I handle Naruto. They are two peas in a pod."
Ino laughed.
"That's true. That still leaves me unloved."
She sighed dramatically pulling into her driveway. I slid out of the car grabbing my bag.
"Well, the gothic kid Sai has been eyeing you."
Ino made a face opening the door.
"Hi daddy."
Ino's dad looked up from the paper he was reading. He was always reading the paper.
"Hey."
I nodded my head at him.
"Hello Mr. Yamanaka."
He nodded back and Ino grabbed my hand pulling me up the stairs. I tossed my bag in the corner sitting at her computer desk as she sprawled out on the bed. Somehow it felt like some kind of psycho analysis thing going on.
"I can't date Sai. He's creepy. He smiles all the time with no emotion."
"Well, how about Choji. He's really nice."
I couldn't see but I knew she made a face.
"Beauty is only skin deep you know. Someday, whether you like it or not, you're going to be old a wrinkled. Yet your husband will still love you simply for you."
Ino sat up.
"You're right. I guess I shouldn't judge so much."
I shrugged.
"Maybe you'll meet a hot guy tomorrow."
I laughed at her dreamy expression. We got up early the next day picking up Hinata and Temari. We were meeting the boys at the beach.
"Umm, I just want you guys to know that I can't swim."
We all looked at Hinata in surprise.
"You never learned?"
Temari looked asked incredulously.
Hinata shook her head timidly. While she was growing out of her shell she was still a quiet girl.
"Everyone was so protective of me when I was little they never let me swim."
I smiled trying to lighten the mood.
"That's ok. We can lie out in the sun and stay near the shore.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
We stood on the beach slightly depressed. The sun was hidden by clouds and there were some nasty waves out there. An experienced swimmer would have a hard time out there. We set up camp anyway using bags to hold down a blanket. The guys came a few minutes later and most of us went to brave the water while Hinata and Kiba stayed to watch over out stuff. I sent down as soon as the wave hit. I tried getting back up but kept getting smashed by the waves. I finally stood up when Naruto swam over to me.
"Are you ok?"
I nodded coughing.
"We need to get further out. The waves won't be as bad."
It was nice once we got out past where most the large waves formed. It was fun. We were all splashing each other and hanging out when Ino yelled.
"We got to go!"
I looked at her in confusion.
"Why?"
She pointed behind me and I saw a huge black line of rain coming towards us.
I heard Naruto curse and we struggled to get to shore. Kiba and Hinata had already packed up most of the stuff. We grabbed what was left and took cover, along with everyone else, under a large pavilion near the road. I scowled at the rain. This was the worst beach day ever. Naruto slung his arm around my shoulders.
"It's ok Kai. We can go another weekend."
I crossed my arms pouting.
"Yeah, in the summer. I heard it's supposed to start getting colder."
We decided to get dry and change into clothes and go out for lunch before we headed home. Somehow a food fight started between Kiba and Naruto getting us kicked out of the restaurant after which we went our separate ways. Ino dropped me off at my house with a goodbye and I stepped into the house exhausted. I locked the door before heading towards the bathroom for a nice hot shower. After changing into a pair of short shorts and a long T-shirt I sighed flopping on my bed. I looked over at my night stand and smiled. It was the picture of Naruto and me sleeping. I frowned slightly at the picture behind it. It was a picture of me in America with a couple of my so called friends. One, Sarah, had pitch black hair and dark green eyes. The pictured only showed a low cut white spaghetti strap shirt. I was in the middle with a black low cute tshirt. My other friend, Tiffanie, had platinum blond hair with bright pink streaks and a matching strapless top. We had a fall out with Tiffanie shortly after the picture was taken and apparently Sarah was a whore. The picture was taken a couple months before the accident. I sighed closing my eyes drifting to sleep.
"Watch out!"
I screamed as my dad tried to swerve away from the oncoming car. I heard the loud crash and held the seat in front of me as the car flipped. I wasn't sure how many times the car rolled but I know it had to be at least three times. I fought to stay awake. I heard my sister crying. Before I could even think of moving I lost consciousness.
I gasped shooting out of bed falling to the ground. I stood shakily wiping the tears from my face. I glanced at the time. It was only midnight. I crawled into bed crying for the first time in months. I cried until I finally fell asleep. Luckily dreamless.