A/n: NEXT CHAPTER IS ALSO QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME! YAY!

…Sorry. Anyway, all of you who have GOOD questions can go ahead and ask them. I might not answer the questions that will be answered in future chapters, or the ones that already have answers in the story. So, just ask if you don't know!

I think that I will be able to update A LOT MORE since this is Fall Break. Aren't I amazing? I updated yesterday and today and a few days ago and so on. So read and review to show your gratitude, please! (Oh, that rhymed!)

I have no further thoughts, except to get on with the story.

Plus, this might be a short chapter; it's only here to make something happen. You'll see…

Chapter 13

Midnight

Sakura entered her house, smiling slightly. She glided into the kitchen, surprised to find a message. Just for her. Who would ever call her?

She pressed the button-thing. A voice crackled out. "Hey Sakura! Are you home yet? Well, apparently not, seeing that you didn't answer this call… But let's get on to important matters. Hinata is hosting a sleepover today at her house, so can you come? Yeah, you might have some stuff to do, but try to make it by 6:30 or so. Bring a sleeping bag, some clothes, obviously, hygienic stuff, and the things you need for school. We're going to go from her house directly to Konoha High. Oh, and we invited Ayame and Megumi, too, they're so excited. Seems as if they've never been to a sleepover before. If you need me, my phone number is …(insert a random number here). Ah well, see you later!"

There was a beep, and then silence. Sakura picked up the phone and dialed the said number. It rang a few times, and then someone answered. "Hello?"

It was Tenten, luckily. Sakura had no idea who her parents were. "Tenten? This is Sakura."

She squealed. "Oh, did you get my message? Can you come?"

"Sure, though I have classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Er, one thing."

"Yeah?" she chirped.

"Well, how do you get to Hinata's house…?"

There was a loud smack over the phone, and an "ow!" Sakura sweatdropped.

"Uh, s-sorry for not telling you earlier-"

"It's fine," she said firmly, gripping the phone in her hand. "So, where does she live?"

"Oh, that. Do you know Bluck Avenue?"

Sakura nodded before realizing that Tenten wouldn't be able to see her. "Yes."

"Just follow along that street, and you'll come to a crossroad. Take a left, and then you're on Refguardteg (Hehheh…) Road, keep going, the path curves…"

Sakura slowly digested the information, listening intently as her friend concluded her directions. "And then turn left again, you'll see this big, pear-shaped tree if you got it right…"

"Thanks. I'll see you soon. And is there anything else I need to bring?"

"Not at all, my friend, not at all…"

"Okay…"

"¡Hola!" (Or something like that.)

Sakura sweatdropped. "Uh, Tenten…"

"Yah?"

"…Was that Spanish?"

"Sure! Aren't I good at it?" she said happily.

"Er, except the fact that what you said means 'hi'…"

"…It does?"

"Yeah, sort of."

"So…"

"What?"

"Ciao!"

She hung up. Sakura stifled fits of giggles. And that was Italian…

Sakura stepped outside, stretching her arms and enjoying the cool breeze. She had decided to talk a walk before packing.

She folded her fingers and put her hands behind her head in a lazy manner. Her thoughts drifted around in her head, much like clouds did in the sky. She, too, was excited to go to the sleepover, having never been to one. Well, Sakura did seem to recall a memory once or twice in the past similar to now, but none of them went very well…

She bent down and drew her hand through the dew-skimmed grass, her fingertips barely grazing a few fallen cherry blossoms (are they even here this season?). She smiled contentedly.

"Meow."

Sakura spun around, her hand whipping to her kunai pouch. But in front of her was merely a black kitten. One that looked very familiar…

She gasped. It's the same cat from this morning! she thought. Sakura gazed at it fondly. It was pure black, except for white patches on its paws and stomach. Its eyes were jade, lightly speckled with gold. For a second Sakura thought that she saw them flash lavender but shook it off.

She inched forward slowly. "Here kitty, I won't hurt you…"

The cat seemed to understand her, standing up and daintily making its way to her arms. Sakura picked it up gently, scratching its ears.

She checked it for a collar. It didn't have one. "Let me see." Sakura stroked its silky fur in thought. "I wish I could keep you… you might be someone else's cat."

It blinked before staring at her, giving a look that said, "just feed me and I'll spare you." Sakura giggled, turned heel, and headed back toward her house. "I know, I can keep you for today, and I'll take you to the sleepover. I hope Hinata won't mind. And I'll ask around for a week to see if you have an owner. Hm, you're acting like you don't..."

The cat seemed to smile.