I wanted to work on this story while I still can. Nothing much is going on here anyway. Well, minus the typhoon. GAAAAHHHHHH… Enough of this. Here's chapter 11.

A Troublesome Confession

Chapter 11: Forgiveness

Inosana got up from bed and looked out her window. It was another sunny day. She looked at her calendar on her bedside table. Inosana nearly fainted at the note. It said; 'BRING YOUR SIBLING TO TRAINING DAY', Inosana cursed in her thoughts. She can't continue the plan because Ino would be around. As if by request, her cellphone rang. It was Itachi. "Hello?" she said "Inosana, we've got a problem…" he said "I know! We can't continue today…" she said "Where's the training gonna take place?" he asked "Azuna-sense told me it'll be at the training grounds." She replied "Okay! See you there, sweetie…" he said "Bye, sweetie!" she said and hung up. "This'll be TERRIBLE!" Inosana mumbled. She got ready for the day and wore her uniform. She also braided her hair down her back. Then, Ino entered the room "Let's go!" she said. She was wearing a violet sundress and black boots. Her hair was in its usual high ponytail. "On my way, sis!" Inosana said as she put on her mask and forehead-protector on and they left the house.

(TIME SKIP: 30 MINUTES LATER…)

"Hey, Inosana!" Choujina said when she arrived at the training grounds. Inosana smiled and waved back "Hey!" she said as she walked over to her friend "You okay?" Choujina asked putting her right hand on Inosana's back "Just worried about how we're gonna do this…" Inosana said "Relax! We can continue after this whole thing." Choujina reassured even though she knew Inosana's mood wouldn't lighten up "Thanks." Inosana said giving her friend a weak smile. Meanwhile, all the siblings were seated on bleachers to watch them. Everyone was seated with their boyfriend or girlfriend. In short, Naruto and Hinata sat in front beside Sasuke and Sakura. Behind them were Neji and Tenten who were beside Suigetsu and Karin. The guys who were single sat next to each other. They convinced Sai to sit with them and Ino ended up sitting next to Shikamaru, which they planned that morning. "Alright, everybody! Let's make this look good, especially for our siblings." Azuna said and the training session/battles began. "First up; Itachi versus Venji!" Azuna announced as Itachi and Venji stood in front of each other and got ready to fight. The fights continued as follows (the name with * before it signifies that they won):

*Itachi vs. Venji

Leana vs. *Shin

Tonton vs. *Tenzu

Kuruta vs. *Shikatana

*Inosana vs. Jana

*Chojuro vs. Tenji

*Choujina vs. Sai's brother (it was a fair fight)

"Congratulations to all the winners! Training is over." Azuna said and everyone left. When Ino and Inosana reached home, Ino found another love letter. It said:

Aren't you lovely? Aren't you wonderful? Aren't you precious? 'Cause that's why I love you.

Your Secret Admirer

"How did it get here?" Ino said facing her sister and giving her the letter. After reading, she looked at her sister and shook her head. In truth, she knew exactly how it got there…

*FLASHBACK*

It just so happened that in the middle of Leana and Shin's fight that Kiba had transferred to sit next to Shikamaru and Ino who were talking, more like she was talking and he was listening and smiling at her (InosanaYamanaka13: YOU'RE WAY TO OBVIOUS! Shikamaru: I am NOT! Tenten, Hinata, and Sakura: Are too! Shikamaru: TROUBLESOME…). When Shikamaru noticed, he took out a piece of paper while Ino wasn't looking and gave it him. Then, he whispered something in his ear and Kiba went back to his original seat and told Akamaru something. The big white dog barked as Kiba placed the paper on his collar and the dog left.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

"So… What's the gift this time?" Inosana asked looking at her sister. As if on cue, their dad entered the room "Do either of you own this?" he said revealing a female puppy with golden fur and a violet collar "THAT'S HIS GIFT!?" Inosana squealed HE'S GONE COMPLETELY MAD FOR DOING SOMETHING LIKE THIS… Inosana thought with an angered glint in her eyes but, on the outside, she looked completely sane "IT'S SO CUTE! CAN WE KEEP HIM?" Ino asked looking at her father and her father looked at Inosana who just shrugged "Sure…" he said with a smile "YOU'RE THE BEST DAD! COME'RE GIRL!" Ino said and the puppy went near her "Let's go to my room." She said and went upstairs with the dog right behind her "ARE YOU CRAZY!?" Inoichi yelled at Inosana when Ino was gone "HEY! DON'T LOOK AT ME! IT'S HER 'ADMIRER' WHO DID THIS! I HAVE NO JURISTION ON THE GIFTS!" Inosana screamed. Inoichi just sighed in exasperation and left the room. Inosana ran straight for her room, changed her clothes and dashed out the door.

(TIME SKIP: 30 MINUTES)

"WHERE IS HE!?" Inosana yelled when she reached the cloud watching spot. "Over here!" Naruto said revealing Shikamaru who was hiding behind him. His sister had warned him many times before that Inosana is SCARIER than Inoichi alone. "DON'T KILL ME!" he begged "I won't. But, why a dog?" Inosana said "It suits her…" Sasuke said. Everyone faced him and raised their eyebrows "I used to like her. I just never had the guts to tell her." He confessed. Inosana and Jana looked at each other and sweat dropped "When did you start liking me?" Sakura asked "A few years after Team 7 was formed." He confessed. Sakura smiled and kissed him on the cheek. Jana looked at Inosana, judging by the expression on her face; Sasuke was in BIG TROUBLESo the Uchiha does have a heart… Jana thought to herself. "SO YOU JUST LET HER THINK YOU DIDN'T LIKE SOMEONE WHEN YOU DID! YOU SHOULD'VE AT LEAST TOLD HER THAT YOU USED TO LIKE HER AND THAT YOU'RE SORRY BECAUSE SHE DID A LOT TO GAIN YOUR LOVE…" Inosana yelled with anger in her voice "You're right. I should just apologize…" Sasuke said feeling a bit guilty "Sasuke… I'm sorry for what I said…" Inosana said "I'm the one who almost killed her twice…" Sasuke said "Huh? What do you mean by 'twice'?" Sakura asked "Here's what happened…" Sasuke said

*FLASHBACK* (Sasuke's POV)

"It was three years ago… Ino, Shikamaru and I were on a mission when we ran into Itachi. I was so furious when I saw him that I tried to kill him but, he did the exact same thing he did last time; he took Ino as captive. I had no choice but to do the same thing I did last time…"

*END OF FLASHBACK*(END OF POV)

Jana looked at Inosana; by the expression on her face, she felt pain in her heart Poor Inosana… Jana thought to herself. "We're just glad you apologized but, you should apologize to her too." Inosana said as the others nodded in agreement "Okay…" Sasuke said and left "I'll go with you…" Inosana said "Me too!" Sakura said "Sure…" he said and they left.

(TIME SKIP: 3O MINUTES)

When they reached there, Inoichi greeted them. He wasn't happy when he saw Sasuke but, Inosana anticipated this "Dad… Don't. He's just gonna apologize to her." Inosana explained "Fine… INO! GET DOWN HERE!" Inoichi said "Coming, dad!" Ino said. Judging by the loudness of her voice, she was near her room. When she entered the room, she was stunned to see Sasuke and Sakura. Ino was about to leave, when Sasuke gripped her arm "Ino, wait… I'm sorry… For everything I did to you…" he said "Since when did you care. Do you know how much I sacrificed for you?" Ino said with a pained look in her eyes as she turned to face him "But, Ino… I thought you said you didn't really love him…?" Sakura said "I half-lied. I did like Sasuke. But, after he tried to kill me, I lost my love for him." Ino confessed. "I have to confess too. I used to like you, Ino. I only started to like Sakura after being on Team 7 with her for several years." Sasuke said. Ino got out of his grip and backed up a bit "You mean to say that you liked me before?" she said still processing what the Uchiha boy just said. Sasuke nodded in confirmation. "THEN, WHY DID YOU TRY TO KILL ME? TWICE!" Ino yelled "You know why…" Sasuke said sternly "Although, if you hadn't done that, I wouldn't be in love with Shikamaru…" Ino said looking towards the ground. Inosana and Sakura giggled "So… You forgive me?" he asked. Ino looked at him and smiled "Yes, I forgive you. Friends?" Ino said "Of course, Ino!" he said and they shook hands but Sasuke pulled her into a hug. Sakura wasn't jealous in any way. Instead, she smiled and hugged Ino. After a few minutes of sharing memories, Sasuke and Sakura left. I'm glad everything turned out okay… Inosana thought to herself as she prepared for bed. All of a sudden, Ino screamed. Inosana dashed to her sister's room and found her reading another love letter. It said:

If I was you're boyfriend, I'd never let you go. Keep you 'round my arm, girl. You'd never be alone. I can be a gentleman, anything you want.

Your Secret Admirer

"What's gift this time?" Inosana asked as she picked up the puppy. Ino chose to name her Shika in favor of Shikamaru. The gift was a violet scarf. "It's beautiful!" Ino beamed "Yeah… Good night, sis…" Inosana said "Night…" Ino said and Inosana left for her room. Today had been a day of forgiveness and tomorrow would be the day of revelations.

*in a sarcastic tone*GREAT… NOW SASUKE IS OOC! THIS IS TERRIBLE. SORRY TO ALL OF MY READERS… Anyway, this is almost done. 'Till then, guys!