Ch12: Kings and Queens

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After seeing that Sakura wasn't watching, Ino stopped skipping and stopped to look around. Some people looked at her scared and backed away slowly from the crazy woman.

"Look, it was all for a good cause!" Ino yelled trying to explain at the now running people.

Slapping her forehead, Ino turned around and headed towards her destination.

'I just hope this works!' Ino thought as she continued to walk to find Naruto.


"I haven't seen her, Naruto." Tsunade said as she was filling out some papers, "She's having her break, why do you need her?"

Naruto leaned his head back and then forth, "I need to speak with her… it's very important."

Unknown to Naruto, Tsunade smirked, 'I'm so gonna win this bet with Shizune…! The bet was in less than two weeks, Naruto would come back for Sakura… she bet the other way… Shizune better get that dough ready that she's gonna owe me!"

"Very important?" Tsunade asked as she stood up, "I see now, personal?"

Naruto slowly nodded, "Yea, sort of. Do you know where else she could be? I've been searching all morning for her…!"

"Try searching the hospital… If you find her, drag her here because I told her not to work! But I know she could punch you hard if you do try to drag her… so don't for your safety."

"But I've been at the hospital…" Naruto groaned as he sat down on the seat and ran his fingers through his hair.

"She may be training with Kakashi or something… I don't know what she does or whatever. She might also be with Ino! Go find Ino, she might tell you where she is." Tsunade said as she searched for an extra pen that was working.

Lazily, Naruto stood up, "Alright, I'll go… see ya!"

With that, he sped out the door accidentally knocking down the piles of paper.

"Naruto!" Tsunade yelled as Naruto's eyes shrunk and ran faster out.

Shizune ran in her office gasping, "What's the matter!?"

Mumbbling angrily, Tsunade got out some sake and drank the whole bottle, "That brat! He doesn't pick up what he dropped! And those are iMPORTANT PAPERS!"

Sweat-dropping, Shizune slowly walked over to the fallen pile and picked it up.

"And he's the future hokage!" Tsunade yelled as she soon took another gulp.


Naruto finally stopped outside and gasped for air, "I need to work out even more!"

He turned towards the training fields to see if she would be there or maybe bump into Ino. But just as he was about to go, he heard his name call and saw Ino sunning towards him waving. He quickly looked around her if Sakura was there, but she was not to his disappointment.

Slowly walking up to her he gave her a sad smile, "Hey Ino…"

Without another second, Ino grabbed Naruto's arm and whispered, "There needs to be a talk between us!"

Frowning with confusion he asked, "Huh? What are you talking about? And have you seen Sakura?"

Ino shook her head, "No, I mean yes, but wait! I hear you want to tell Sakura something?"

He quickly nodded as Ino wrapped her arm around his shoulder and they both walked forward as Naruto looked at her with more confusion.

"Listen, Naruto, I need your help! Be my date for the upcoming party." She said as she looked at his reaction.

Naruto stopped walking and stared at her, "Um, Ino? I'm sorry, but I don't have feelings for you…"

Ino immediately wanted to slap herself, "No, Naruto… I know, but um…"

'Quick! Think! He can't find out that you know that he knows that… you know that… he knows that… Shit! I confused myself! Anyways, think of something so he won't know that you know of… ANYWAYS..'

"Oh, Naruto! I need your help!" Ino said all dramatically while falling to her knees.

"Ino? What is it? Look, I'm sorry, but I can't date you…" He asked as he tried to help her up.

"I need you to be my date for the party! I need to um make…" Ino looked around quickly to think of anything up. She hadn't thought this far and was making it up as she went. But out of the corner of her eye, she saw a man selling potato chips.

Without thinking it, Ino yelled, "I need you to help me make Choji jealous!"

Naruto's eyes grew wide, "You like Choji!?"

Immediately, Ino went to cover his mouth, "Shut up! We don't want the whole word to know… yet."

Getting out of her grip, Naruto spoke, "What do you mean get him jealous? What, is he going out with someone else or something? Does he not like you or something...?"

'Why did I say Choji?!' Ino thought as she quickly spoke, "He's um, seeing other girls! So many, he's a playboy!"

Naruto gasped and looked at the floor, "How did he do that…?"

Suddenly some guys who overheard ran up to Ino, "What?! My boy, Choj getting some puh?"

Ino frowned, "Hey, who are you all exactly?"

"No, don't worry about us! Just tell us where he get them chicks! We need their numbers!"

Naruto scratched his head, "He bought chickens?"

Not wanting to hear anymore stupidity, Ino grabbed Naruto's hand, "We don't know! He just does! Let's go Naruto!"

After losing them, Ino sighed, "Anyways, so will you help me, Naruto?"

But Naruto was deep in thinking, "What does puh mean? Did they mean pudding? Choji really loves pudding…"

Ino wanted to scream of annoyance right there, "No! No, Naruto… just forget about that. So will you help me?"

Naruto shrugged, "Look, I don't think I can. I have to tell Sakura something really important but-"

"She doesn't want to listen, right?" Ino said, "Look, I can help you! You do this for me, Sakura gets a bit jealous, Choji get jealous, and they will be begging to come to us! So everyone wins! Ta-dah!"

After hesitating, Naruto nodded, "Fine, I'll be your date. But only because you say it'll work… "

Ino grinned widely, 'Finally! Sakura will be jealous and be like "Naruto I luv u!" And Naruto will be like "OMG bby gurl I luv u too!" Perfect!'

Without holding back and being way too excited she jumped into his arms and hugged him tightly as Naruto tumbled back, "Hey!"

But unknown to them, Sakura watched from afar and turned around quickly.

"Why did I follow Ino!? I knew this would happen!" Sakura said to herself as she walked away making sure they didn't notice them.

She wanted to see if Ino was just joking around or being serious. Now it was confirmed to Sakura. That Ino was actually interested in Naruto.

Sakura walked towards the park and sat down. She took in a deep breath and slowly let it out. Running her fingers through her hair she looked up at the clouds, "Well… time to do something…"

'What if they get married…?' Sakura immediately shook her head, "Why am I thinking so far?! Anyways, I have to find… find a stupid dress!"

Getting up she took another deep breath and let it out slowly again, "I can do this!" Sakura yelled with fist pump.

The people around her got creeped out and quickly kept their distance. One father that was walking with his son quickly said, "Son, if you ever get sick, I'm sorry but you are going to die because we are not going to see that doctor over there!"

Sakura's mouth grew wide open with what the man said.

'I should just-! Think happy thoughts, Sakura…'

Not wanting to get into any trouble, Sakura walked forward towards the shops to see if she could find anything.

Into the shops, Sakura found TenTen looking for more dresses.

"TenTen! I thought you already had a dress…" Sakura said as she walked up to her.

Sighing, TenTen said, "No, I have not… oh, what will I do?! The party is tomorrow night and I have nothing!"

Sakura gave her a small grin, "Same here… well, we will both look like shit then."

"That's a bit comforting…"

The door of the shop opened and they both saw Ino there with wide eyes and ran towards them.

"Sakura! TenTen! Guess what?" Ino said all happily, "Naruto agreed to take me on a date! We will be the most fabulous at the party!" Ino then squealed happily while jumping a little.

Sakura nervously chuckled, "Ah! Ha… I see, um, congrats, Ino!"

But TenTen watched Ino with wide eyes, 'Is she crazy?! Ino was the one that set up plans to get Sakura and Naruto together! Not separate them and have Naruto all to herself! No wonder they never worked…! I'm so sorry, Sakura…'

"Ino!" TenTen said as she crossed her arms, "What exactly do you mean you are dating Naruto!? You know what? I was wasting my time-"

Not letting her finish, Ino quickly covered TenTen's mouth and nervously laughed at Sakura, "Please excuse us, Sakura!"

They both got out the store and Ino whispered, "It's part of the plan! We aren't actually dating!"

TenTen crossed her arms, "It doesn't look like it! You seem too happy!"

"Look, trust me… He has something very important to tell her. I told him I wanted to make Choji jealous and he fell for it! Sakura doesn't want to talk to him and this is the only way she will even pay attention to him! I mean, look at her!"

They both looked through the window to see Sakura looking at some dresses.

"You see?!" Ino whispered loudly, "That color dress she was looking at does not match her at all! So, she must be going all jealous in her thoughts she can't think fashion right now!"

Lifting her hands in defeat, TenTen nodded, "Alright, alright. I'm sorry… but are you sure this will work?"

"I know it will." Ino said smiling, "I just hope Choji doesn't get the wrong idea…"

TenTen chuckled, "But why Choji? It would be more believable with some other guy that you are obviously 'into'."

Ino sighed, "Look, I just saw some guy selling potato chips and immediately thought of Choji… but anyways, let's go. Also, don't forget to tell the others… they will freak out like you at the party and we do not want any, um, problems."

TenTen nodded as they made their way towards Sakura, "Ok, I'll tell them later."

"Tell them what?" Sakura asked.

"That, um, to not forget to be there early for the party!" TenTen said nervously.

Sakura looked at her with a confused and concerned face, "That's it…?"

Trying to change to subject, TenTen went towards a rack and quickly scanned through them, "Ino! Thanks to you, I won't be able to find the perfect dress! In such short notice?!"

"This isn't f-cking prom, TenTen!" Ino said as she crossed her arms.

"I've never been to a prom!"

'This is going to be a long shopping day…' Sakura thought as she watched them two argue about what prom was.


Gaara and his siblings were done with organizing the Chunin exams for the day. They were heading out to find their friends when they saw the whole village busier than usual.

"What's going on?" Temari said as she placed her hands on her hips.

"A party, that's what…." A voice said behind them, causing them to turn around.

Temari grinned, "Shikamaru! It's been a while now, has it?"

Shikamaru gave a nod, "Yea it has… I'm sorry I couldn't greet you all, I was busy helping the hokage with some work…"

Kankuro nodded, "Yea, but what party are you talking about?"

"The party that the whole village is going to… the one that Ino made to make everyone a bit relaxed. It's been a bit tense because of the unknowns of the Akatsuki." Shikamaru explained.

'Heh.' Shikamaru thought, 'I know the real reason and you don't~!'

"That sounds like fun!" Kankuro said with a grin, "When is it?"

"Tomorrow night."

"WHAT!?" All three said in wide eyes.

Gaara shook his head, "What was she thinking? The Chunin exams will begin soon after."

Shikamaru shrugged, "Yep. That's what's going on. So, are you all coming or what?"

Temari thought for a moment, "Yea, I'll go. But I'll need to find a dress… Hey, Gaara, lend me some cash?"

Kankuro frowned, "Temari! Where's that fifty at?!"

Her eyes grew wide, "Look, I'll pay up soon, but I need Gaara to lend me something now."

But Kankuro didn't seem convinced, "Hell no, I'm the one that needs the money from Gaara, I'm broke as hell! Hey, Gaara lend me the money not her, she won't pay you, trust me."

Temari gasped and frowned, "Kankuro, shut up! Gaara, don't listen to this puppet boy! Look, I'm your sister, you love me, right?"

Kankuro pushed Temari out of the way, "No, you love me more, right Gaara-wawa?"

Gaara looked straight at Kankuro's eyes, "Just for calling me that, you aren't going to get anything."

"WHAT!?" Kankuro yelled as Temari laughed evilly in the background.

"Neither are you, Temari…" Gaara said as he crossed his arms.

"WHAT?!" Temari yelled as Kankuro laughed this time evilly in the background.

Shikamaru sighed, "I'll lend you both some… but just don't argue like that in the party…"

Kankuro chuckled as he wrapped his arm around Shikamaru, "Listen, if you ever want to hook up with my lame-ass sister, then I'll help you, ok?"

Temari frowned and kicked her brother's knee, "Shut it."

Shikamaru sighed, "Alright, enough. Let's go… Gaara, aren't you coming?"

Gaara nodded, "Better than going to find Naruto… we accidentally summoned spirits to his house. I'm not going there again…"

Temari sighed, "That again? Did you use the ouiji board?"

His eyes grew wide, "How do you know…? I think it's a very clean spirit because it kept cleaning when I was there. It got some febreeze and started to spray it everywhere."

Shikamaru stood there with a creeped out face, "The f-ck were you two doing!?"


Finally after a whole day and a half, the whole village was getting ready for the party. Only a couple of hours left for it to begin and Ino was freaking out at Sakura's place.

"What if everything goes wrong? I just want people to be a bit relaxed, you know, Sakura?" Ino said as she was putting on some makeup.

Sakura was putting on her dress, "Don't worry, Ino… everything will be ok…"

Stopping, Ino turned around and saw Sakura with a straight face.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Ino asked as she got up and stood next to her.

"Huh? Oh, no, there's nothing wrong with me." Sakura said as she made sure her dress was on perfectly.

But Ino knew exactly why she was all down and stuff. Playfully, Ino elbowed Sakura's arm, "Heh, is it because I'm going out with Naruto now?"

That made Sakura tense up, "No… That's not it."

Ino grinned, "Are you sure? I can always break it up if you want~!"

She looked at her and took a deep breath, "No, that's ok. You know, there's nothing going on with us, so it's totally ok. Just to warn you… he lies a lot. I don't want you hurt."

'Oh, Sakura…' Ino thought as she slowly turned around. Before the night ends, Sakura would be happy again, according to Ino that is.

As time passed by, none said a word to each other. Sakura wore a short red dress as Ino wore a short baby blue one.

"We look so beautiful!" Ino said as she twirled Sakura around, "All the guys will be all over you, I'm positive!"

Sakura gave a small smile, "Yea, maybe. You look so pretty, Ino!"

"Is my makeup alright? I don't want it to be all messed up!" Ino asked as she looked at Sakura so she could see.

After a while, Sakura nodded, "No, it's alright. It looks good! What about me?"

"Oh, Sakura! Your makeup is always on point!" Ino grinned as she got her clutch and waited for Sakura at the door.

Quickly, Sakura went towards Ino's side, "Let's a-go!"

Locking the door, both females soon started to walk in the dark.

"Ino, why was this party thing of yours at 11 at night?!" Sakura said as she frowned a bit as the two walked down.

"Hey, who wants kids at this party?!" Ino said as she looked around.

Sakura crossed her arms, "Yea, 'For the whole village' except the kids… meaning half the village."

"Yo, it's the older people that work for the safety of this village… those babies over there? What are they doing? Getting a job? Helping the economy? No, so why do they deserve to have a party?"

Sakura shook her head, "Oh my god, Ino…"

"I'm just saying!"

They continued to walk until they saw a figure leaning against a building with the street light on him.

'Naruto…' Sakura thought as she felt her heart racing fast. 'No, Sakura don't do this now… Don't…'

Naruto turned his head and gave a small wave, "Hey!"

Sakura noticed that both Naruto and Ino were matching and she felt pure jealousy, but quickly dug it in deep.

Ino quickly ran up to him, "Oh! Sweet numnums! You waited just like I said before!"

'Numnums!?' Both Naruto and Sakura thought at the same time trying not to laugh.

He gave a small grin and looked up to see Sakura. He hadn't been able to see her for a while, but seeing her again made his heart race. He couldn't stop staring at her on how beautiful she was.

'I'm going to tell you, Sakura…!' He thought as he was about to go towards her, but was stopped by Ino.

"Not yet!" Ino whispered.

'It's gotta be super romantic!' Ino thought happily, 'Not some lame under the street light crap!'

Ignoring Ino's telling, Naruto still went on, "Sakura-"

"I'm so sorry, you guys!" Sakura said as she gave them a fake smile, "TenTen wanted me to go a bit early to help her with something. I'll see you all later!"

With that she pushed past Naruto and when they were out of sight, she ran.

Naruto stared at her and didn't say anything. Frowning, he turned to Ino, "You said she would listen to me!"

Ino crossed her arms, "I told you, didn't I? I told you not now!"

Naruto sighed, "Fine… By the way where's Lee? Isn't he her date or something?"

Ino scoffed, "What? No? Why do you ask?"

His eyes grew wide, "So, they aren't actually dating?"

Shaking her head, Ino said, "No, they aren't. They never were."

Relief washed all over Naruto as he grinned widely, "Really? Ok! Well, what are we waiting for?! Let's go and make this work!"

He grabbed Ino's arm and they both ran towards the party. But they had to stop and walk because running in heels was a pain in the ass and was slowing both of them down.

As they made it to the party, Naruto saw Sakura with TenTen and Neji. The whole place was covered in balloons and other decorations… expecially vases.

"Ino, why are there mostly vases?" Naruto asked.

"Hey, they were on sale!" Ino protested, "And they look kinda cool…"

"Please explain." Naruto said as he watched the music start getting loud and a random DJ guy dancing off beat to the music.

"Money can be exchanged for goods and services!" Ino sighed as she looked around for Sakura and soon spotted her.

Naruto frowned as he saw Choji near the food area eating lots of grilled food, "Hey, Ino! You said Choji was seeing other girls… the only thing that is around him is food!"

Ino chuckled nervously, "Did I say girls? I meant grills… You know, all he thinks is about food!"

He looked at her suspiciously, "Really? Well, he's all alone now. Go after him!"

Sakura looked up and saw Naruto with Ino and quickly turned her head to pay attention to TenTen's story more.

Ino tried everything to make Sakura look over at her and Naruto dancing to songs. But Sakura wouldn't dare to move to look at them. Even the others tried.

"Look! Is that guy checking you out!?" Lee said over exaggerated.

Sakura didn't budge, "Meh, it doesn't matter. Anyways…"

Naruto frowned, "Ino, this isn't working!"

Ino sighed, "You're right… Let's go talk to them…"

As the party was going on and everyone dancing, Asuma was staring around with KaKashi, Gai, and Kurenai. All of them were talking while watching everyone else dance.

As Asuma was ready to take out another cigarette, the next song that came on made him freeze.

The song "mine" by Taylor Swift started to play in the background.

Uh, oh, oh

Uh, oh, oh

Asuma gulped while nervously lighting up his cigarette. He watched everyone dancing to the song. His song.

You were in college working part time waiting tables

Left a small town, never looked back

I was a flight risk with a fear of fallin'

Wondering why we bother with love if it never lasts

"Oh, man..." Kakashi sighed, "Country isn't really my type of music."

Asuma's forehead veins popped out angrily, but kept a "calm" looking face, "Why, Kakashi?"

"Myehh... I dunno... Are you ok, Asuma?" Kakashi asked his friend.

"You don't seem so good." Gai said a bit worried.

But Asuma was trying his hardest not to take over the dance floor with his sick moves.

'Not today, Asuma...,' Asuma thought desperately.

I say "Can you believe it?

As we're lying on the couch?"

The moment I can see it.

Yes, yes, I can see it now.

On the other side of the room, Ino tried to convince Sakura to come dance with her.

"Come on, Sakura...!" Ino tried to drag her up, "Let's dance!"

'This song reminds me too much of him!' Sakura frowned while wanting to escape, "Ino, I can't be here anymore…"

"But you just got here!" Ino said as she crossed her arms.

Naruto looked at her, "Hey, why don't we both dance?"

Sakura didn't look at him, "No, I'm alright."

Do you remember, we were sitting there by the water?

You put your arm around me for the first time.

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter.

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

Asuma tapped his foot to the beat while smoking really fast. Kurenai placed her hand on his shoulder and asked, "Asuma, you're smoking that too fast, is everything alright?"

Flash forward and we're taking on the world together,

And there's a drawer of my things at your place.

You learn my secrets and you figure out why I'm guarded,

You say we'll never make my parents' mistakes.

'You can control yourself, Asuma!' he thought to himself while giving a smile to his girlfriend, "Yea! I'm totally fine!"

But we got bills to pay,

We got nothing figured out,

When it was hard to take,

Yes, yes, this is what I thought about.

Asuma turned his head to see this kid doing the worm terribly on the floor, totally off beat. Seeing that kid do that, was the last straw for Asuma.

"That's it!" Asuma yelled as he pushed his way to the middle of the dance floor.

"THIS is how you dance, kids, to the BEST song ever!"

Do you remember, we were sitting there by the water?

You put your arm around me for the first time

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

He started to dance and sing with the song, smoothly, while many people gasped at this. Other watched in awe on how this ninja loved Taylor Swift.

Do you remember all the city lights on the water?

You saw me start to believe for the first time

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

Oh, oh, oh, oh

"Oh my god..." Ino said with eyes wide open, "Asuma-sensei is a swiftie."

Sakura immediately got up to see him killin the dance floor with his sick moves and voice.

"What the?!" Sakura yelled as Naruto turned to look with wide eyes, "Asuma?"

And I remember that fight

Two-thirty AM

As everything was slipping right out of our hands

I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street

Braced myself for the "Goodbye."

'Cause that's all I've ever known

Then you took me by surprise

You said, "I'll never leave you alone."

Asuma grabbed Kurenai's hand and sang to her along with Taylors voice:

You said, "I remember how we felt sitting by the water.

And every time I look at you, it's like the first time.

I fell in love with a careless man's careful daughter.

She is the best thing that's ever been mine."

Kurenai smiled and said, "Asuma! What… the hell…?"

Asuma returned dancing with other random ninja dancing behind him in perfect sync.

Hold on, make it last

Hold on, never turn back

You made a rebel of a careless man's careful daughter

You are the best thing that's ever been mine.

Soon, Kakashi and Gai joined him dancing side by side, all three passionately signing to the song.

(Hold on) do you believe it?

(Hold on) we're gonna make it now.

(Hold on) and I can see it,

(Yes, yes) I can see it now (see it now, see it now...)

Fireworks exploded in the background for the big finale, almost blowing up the building.

Asuma, Kakashi, and Gai all looked at each other with huge eyes. They all pointed to each other and said at the same time: "You're a swiftie!?"

Ino crossed her arms, "Ok, who put on Ninja Tay Swift? Right, I hired Yamato as the DJ…"

Naruto's eyes grew wide, "Oh! So was he the one that was totally off beat when we entered?"

Sakura sighed, "I gotta go use the bathroom."

Naruto looked at Ino trying to see if Ino agreed if he could follow her to tell her. Ino shrugged, "Nothing worked, so go ahead!"

"What about Choji…?" He asked.

She turned to see Choji, Shikamaru and Lee having an eating contest.

"Don't worry about it." She said, 'That food cost me a lot of missions!'

Naruto nodded and went after Sakura pushing past the dancing people.

Soon, he saw Sakura stopping to look into her clutch for something when Naruto stepped right in front of her, "Sakura…"

She looked up and sighed trying to push past him, "Leave me alone, Naruto…"

But he grabbed her arm gently, "No, I still haven't told you what I wanted to tell you from before… So, I'm going to say it. But I'd like to go somewhere more quiet." He said as some dance music blasted in the background.

Sakura hesitated and said, "Look, there's nothing left to talk about… You've got Ino and doing this is just terrible. So… just leave me alone, please. I've been through enough, ok?"

She pulled herself away from him and ran towards the bathroom, not allowing him to speak.

He frowned and crossed his arms, 'You can't stay in the bathroom forever, Sakura! I'm going to tell you once you get out… oh man, that totally sounded creepy!'

But inside the bathroom, Sakura's heart was racing. She went towards the mirror and looked at herself. Slowly she touched her chest where her heart was and felt it bump fast.

'What if it's something important…?' Sakura asked herself, 'What if him telling me to stay away from him and Ino? Asshole… I know my place… but what if it's something else…?'


Gaara stood there watching his siblings enjoy themselves.

"Where is the real music…?" Gaara asked himself as he went to talk to the DJ. Meanwhile Kankuro was flirting with a bunch of girls at the same time… but they were mostly using him to get the number of the Kazekage. Poor guy…

"So, your brother is the Kazekage?!" One girl squealed, "That's like, so rad!"

"Hey, can he like really do that sand thing and kill people?" another asked.

Kankuro chuckled, "No shit, sweetie!"

The girl gasped angrily and kicked him where the sun doesn't shine and said, "Come on girls! We are wasting our time with him! Let's go to the main dish!"

Everyone followed her and left Kankuro with full confusion, "All I said was no shit! They can't take sarcasm!?"

Gaara went up to Yamato and said, "Hey um… do you have-"

Temari interrupted him, "Gaara they don't have Vert Day… or My Physical Romance…"

Yamato shrugged, "Actually, we do… do you want to put in a request?"

Gaara shrugged, "Yes, please, anything but the theme song of my little pony: friendship is magic that has been playing for the last fifteen minutes…"

A random guy in the dance floor yelled out, "Hey! I like that show…"

Soon the music was changed to a totally different type of music, actual dance music.

As the time went by and Naruto waited for Sakura to get out, he started to get a bit worried. She wouldn't come out…

'Too bad I'm a boy… or I'd go and check on her… maybe…' He thought as he looked around and ran outside to transform into a girl to check on Sakura.

But just then, Sakura peeked out the door and saw that no one was there, and no Naruto.

Without another thought, she quickly walked away towards somewhere where none of her friends were. She pushed past dancing people and frowned at the sweaty smell that they had acquired.

"Gross…" She mumbled to herself as she found an empty table and sat down. But as soon as she sat down, her favorite song came on.

She smiled to herself and said, "Well… I did come to have some fun, right?"

Looking around, she finally went on and started to slowly dance her way in. She laughed with some others that seemed to also like this song, too. Altogether, they all danced, making Sakura forget about Naruto for just this minute.

But meanwhile, with Naruto, he looked around making sure no one saw or else they'd think he was some pervert.

Making his hand sign, he transformed into a female, "Ah ha! I'm so adorbs! Hi! My name is… Tulip."

"Very original." A voice said from behind him.

Gasping, Naruto turned around, "Sasuke! What are you doing here?"

"Naruto?" Sasuke asked, "Why are you dressed like that? I didn't know…"

Itachi soon appeared, "Naruto, we clearly saw you transform. You are under arrest for being a pervert."

"Hey, wait!" Naruto said quickly, "Look, it was all for a good cause!"

"Yea, for your eyes!" Sasuke said as he approached Naruto, "Transform back…"

Naruto sighed, "Fine… I was just wanting to check on someone… and since I'm a male, I couldn't enter the bathroom… so that's why I transformed."

Itachi squinted his eyes, "That is the creepiest excuse ever. To the Uchiha place…. Police… thing…"

Sasuke sighed, "Itachi, let me do this... you're too drunk. And you only took one cup!"

"Actually Sasuke, I can perform my job perfectly."

"We aren't even on duty!" Sasuke protested, "You said we'd have fun and not worry about this job!"

Naruto slowly slipped away and ran back inside trying to look for Sakura.

"Now look what has happened, Sasuke!" Itachi sighed, "Naruto has left…"

Sasuke sighed and crossed his arms.

Giving a small smile, Itachi said, "Ok… I guess we didn't see him… besides I think he was telling the truth and it's, to be honest, too much paper work."

Sasuke grinned widely, "Really? Man, this is going to be a fun night!"

But they spoke too soon. A wave of fangirls/boys all shrieked and chased after the Uchiha brothers.

"Noo! Run, Sasuke!" Itachi yelled as they both headed to the mountains.


Sakura's favorite song had ended and the next song that played was a slow couply song. Everyone around her got with their couple and started to dance.

She slowly started to leave, not wanting to be the only one there. As she pushed past, couples randomly started to make out, others were confessing their undying love, and others were crying because they didn't have a partner… in crime.

Sakura sighed with annoyance and continued to push past and finally reached her friend's table. They were all gone except for Choji and Ino.

"Sakura!" Ino grinned, "Where's Naruto?"

"Oh, um… he's… I honestly don't know, sorry." Sakura said as she sat down.

Ino grinned, "Hey, why don't you start to dance with Naruto? "

Sakura looked at her, "Isn't he your date? Dance with him."

Choji kept eating his chips as their friends returned and song ending and turning into another romantic song, but it was a bit more of a disco type of music.

Everyone left again to dance after a drink. Ino looked around and saw Naruto. An idea randomly popped into her mind as she pulled Choji, "Sakura! Choji and I will dance now! Please take care of our seats?"

Sakura shrugged, "Sure."

Ino grabbed Choji and whispered to him a plan she had, "Let's randomly, 'push' them together on the dance floor! You get Naruto and I'll get Sakura!"

Choji grinned, "Yea! I just saw Naruto, meet at the center?"

Ino nodded, "Ok!"

Sakura closed her eyes and the music was making her go crazy. She opened her eyes to see everyone all sweet with each other.

"Sakura, you have to dance with us! I can't just leave you here!" Ino said to her as she pulled her friend, "I'm so stupid, you have to come!"

Sakura was dragged to the dance floor pushing past more people, but the more she was there, the more she wanted to leave.

'I shouldn't have come!' Sakura thought as she pushed herself through the crowd, letting go of Ino's arm, ignoring her calls.

All Sakura wanted to do was to get out.

But suddenly feeling a big push, Sakura stumbled out into the center of the dance floor and bumped into another person.

Both looking up, they saw each other.

"Naruto..." she whispered barely making a sound.

All of a sudden, a bright light made a focus on them and all the music stopped. No one was near them and everyone's eyes were on both of them.

'OOHH shit.' They both thought.

Before any of the two would do anything, the beginning of "Missing You" by John Waite started to play as the stage brought up someone from the floor along with background dancers, all in sync.

As the intro was playing in the background, it was making a lot of people to cry in the corners.

Other couples slowly danced around Naruto and Sakura who were both confused and flustered.

Everytime I think of you, I always catch my breath

And I'm still standing here, and you're miles away

And I'm wonderin' why you left

And there's a storm that's raging through my frozen heart tonight

Sakura looked at Naruto and then sighed. She couldn't be near him anymore. She wanted to get away before she did something stupid.

"I... I have to go." She said softly as she stepped away.

But as she was turning around, she felt someone grab her hand.

I hear your name in certain circles, and it always makes me smile

I spend my time thinkin' about you, and it's almost driving me wild

And there's a heart that's breaking down this long distance line tonight

Sakura turned around and saw Naruto's pleading eyes, "No, please... Stay for a bit longer with me. We have to talk."

She wanted to stay and forget everything that had happened. But it wasn't that easy for her. She somehow knew what it would be about… Something with Ino and him.

I ain't missing you at all since you've been gone away

I ain't missing you, no matter what I might say

Ino's eyes grew wide as she pulled Choji's tie, "Who is that!?"

Being all casual, he answered, "Oh that's just John Waite."

Neji walked up to them and activated the byakugan, "No... It's not John Waite..."

Chouji looked confused, "Then who is it?"

Neji deactivated his byakugan and took a deep breath, "It's…Ninja John Waite..."

Yep. Ninja John Waite was singing on the stage passionately.

There's a message in the wire, and I'm sending you this signal tonight

You don't know how desperate I've become

And it looks like I'm losing this fight

In your world I have no meaning, though I'm trying hard to understand

And it's my heart that's breaking down this long distance line tonight

Sakura took a step away and said, "Look, I understand, ok?"

Naruto's eyes lit up happily and relived, "Really?"

'When did I tell her…?' He thought as he sighed with relief, 'Wait… she isn't responding positively!'

'He... He really doesn't want me anymore...' Sakura thought hurtful. She felt her chest squeeze and her nose hurt a bit.

Trying to not cry, she nodded and started to walk away, "Don't worry, I'll try not to bother you two anymore… "

'Don't cry, Sakura… You knew this was coming.'

I ain't missing you at all since you've been gone away

I ain't missing you, no matter what my friends say

Naruto looked at her confused as she was disappearing into the crowd of crying people along with couples.

He pushed himself through the crowd trying to reach Sakura before she really did disappear.

"Sakura, wait!" He called out after her.

And there's a message that I'm sending out, like a telegraph to your soul

And if I can't bridge this distance, stop this heartbreak overload

Sakura couldn't hold in her tears anymore. She covered her mouth as the tears streamed down her face. She pushed herself through ignoring his calls.

I ain't missing you, I ain't missing you, I can lie to myself

And there's a storm that's raging through my frozen heart tonight

'I shouldn't be crying for him!' she angrily thought as more tears came down 'Its the same luck as before...!'

As she finally made it out of the building, she ran away from everyone. She didn't want to speak to no one or see anyone. She wanted to be alone… although deep down, she didn't want to accept their new relationship, this thing broke it.

Ain't missing you, I ain't missing you

I ain't missing you, I can lie to myself

Ain't missing you, I ain't missing you

I ain't missing you, I ain't missing you

I ain't missing you, I ain't missing you, ain't missing you, oh no

No matter what my friends might say, I ain't missing you...

As Naruto finally reached outside to look for her, she had already disappeared into the dark night.

"Why'd she run out crying…? I didn't even say anything…" He said as he looked around some more for her. But he could not find her that night.


I think this is the longest chapter… besides the final one, that is. Anyways, hopefully starting on Sunday, I'll upload each day! So, wish for this laptop to work… but thanks for all the support and for being so patient! Xx