A/N: Hey everyone! HAPPY 2011! We made it another yearJ Here the next chapter I hope you enjoy it, it might suck though because I have really bad writer block right now. Please review and tell me what you think.

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Monday

"All senior teams please report to the auditorium at this time.", a woman's voice spoke over the intercom.

Gaara sighed in relief, there was only 30 minutes left in the school day, but he was glad he now had an excuse to leave. Today 7th period had started off extremely boring, and things didn't look like they were going to get any more exciting any time soon. Silently the red- head packed up and exited the room along with a few other students, his teacher not even sparing them a departing glance as he continued his lecture.

"Hey Gaara", Shikamaru yelled after the red-head lazily waving.

Gaara turned around, and to his pleasure he saw Shikamaru walk quickly to catch up with him down the hall. When the Nara finally caught up the two boys continued on the path towards the auditorium at normal speed.

"Do you know what's going on?", Gaara asked.

"Tsunade is probably going to give us another challenge.", Shikamaru guessed.

Gaara just nodded in agreement. Shortly after the two boys finally arrived at their destinations. The auditorium was slightly dimmed and the first set of rows were labeled 1-9.

"Please take a seat in the row with your team number on it.", Tsunade spoke into the microphone on the stage. Gaara and Shikamaru made there way over to the row that was labeled 7 and soon enough more and more people started to file in.

"Hey teme.", Naruto cheered placing himself next to Sasuke who had just entered a few moments earlier.

"What dobe.", Sasuke sighed rubbing his temple.

"Why you so mean Sasuke?", Naruto chuckled.

"Because you're here.", Sasuke shot back.

"You know Sasuke, denial isn't just a river in Egypt. You wont be able to resist the Uzumaki charm for much longer, and the sooner you accept that the sooner I can replace the stick up your ass with something a little more pleasant.", Naruto teased.

"SHUT UP!", Sasuke yelled his face growing red. Naruto laughed harder at Sasuke's current condition.

"Calm down tiger.", Suri scolded Naruto teasingly from two seats away. Suri and Naruto had sort of become "friends" well more like acquaintances on friendly terms.

"No promises", Naruto grinned. Sai chuckled softly, while a smirk lit up Neji's face. ( seating arrangement: Ino on the end, Sakura, Kiba, Naruto, Sasuke, Neji, Suri, Sai, Gaara, and Shikamaru.)

"Konoha High seniors", Tsunade spoke into the microphone almost immediately silencing the room. "First off I would like to announce the winners of the flag design challenge.", she continued. "First place team 9, second place team 7, and third place team 4." The auditorium filled with applauses of congrats to the three teams. " Each team just called will receive 5 extra points.", Tsunade continued the room silencing once again.

Then Tsunade quickly read off the score board with ease. Everyone was tied except for the 3 teams who had gotten the bonus points.

"From now on all teams will be able to check you're team progress on the school website." "Now on to the next topic of interest. We all know Halloween is just around the corner, and this year a carnival is coming to town. It's called Akumu, and will be in town from the 28th till Halloween. You're challenge is to go there and complete a scavenger hunt. Each item successfully obtained will be worth one point. You are more than welcome to visit the carnival at any time but the challenge will only be available on Halloween's Eve and Halloween. The list will be distributed to you by your 4th period teachers tomorrow. That is all I have for you for now, you all welcome to hang out here until the bell rings or return to class. Good evening and good luck to you all." And with that said Tsunade exited the stage. Immediately the auditorium irrupted in chatter, and many moved seats to chat with friends from other teams.

"So Suri who's was lover boy I saw you with a Naruto's party Friday?", Neji grinned turning towards Suri.

"He's just a friend.", Suri blushed.

"So you let all your friends write across your chest then?", Neji chuckled.

"Hey Suri wanna be friends?", Kiba joked.

"Shut up.", Suri mumbled throwing him a glare.

Neji just chuckled. "Can I at least get a name?"

"Shino, you happy?", Suri sighed even though she wasn't really annoyed.

"Shino and Suri sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g first comes...", Neji started to sing.

"Shut up!", Suri yelled giving Neji and quick pinch.

"Ouch!", Neji whined. "That hurt!"

"That's the point, smart one.", Suri chuckled.

"Now be good kids..", Naruto teased in a motherly voice. Kiba laughed slightly.

"Aww, you know I love you Neji.", Suri said wrapping her arms around Neji's neck and pulling him into a hug.

"Yeah, whatever.", Neji replied even though he knew the brunette did care about him. (in a brother/ sister way)

"You better look out Sai looks like you've got competition.", Kiba grinned. If anyone had been looking at Ino they would have noticed that she visibly tensed, they only one who caught it was Sakura who was confused by the reaction. Sai remained quiet but his face reddened.

"What is that supposed to mean?", Suri shouted.

"It's obvious he likes you, don't be so clueless.", Kiba replied. Sai faced reddened even more. He might have had a small crush on Suri when they first met, but now he only though of her as a really good friend. It didn't really help that Sai's blush was causing everyone to think he really had a thing for the brunette.

Suddenly a wave a jealously came over Ino, honestly she thought Sai had feelings for Suri. That was the cruel reason she had wanted him in the first place. But not anymore. Now she wanted Sai for Sai, not to make anyone angry.

"We'll I'm sorry to upset you Kiba", Ino said standing up and moving down the row trying to squeeze down the tight space. "But... at the moment Sai is already taken.", Ino finished plopping down in Sai's lap. His eyes widened immensely at the initial shock, but what surprised him even more was when Ino placed a chaste kiss upon his mouth. It was short and sweet and most important real. There was no manipulative reason behind it, Sai could tell. He had always been good at reading people, seeing through them if you will. Everyone looked at Ino, jaws to the floor (even Gaara and Shikamaru who really hadn't been that talkative the whole time) as Ino remained comfortably in Sai's lap smiling broadly at him.

"Ino this b..", Suri started to growl but was interrupted.

"Don't worry Suri, I know you and I aren't on the friendliest terms but I promise you this is not a joke.", Ino explained. "And as long as Sai is willing to give us a try so am I, fuck reputation and all."

Suri nodded reluctantly.

"S-so you two are a couple now?", Gaara asked still shocked.

"Well we're still in the dating stages but I hope we will be soon.", Ino answered smiling at Sai. Sai was still in shock but extremely happy on the inside.

"It's about time you settled down Ino.", Sakura cheered.

"Hook, line, and sinker!", Naruto exclaimed. "Nice work Sai, you've just caught the rare Ino Yamanaka, congrats!" This earned him an eye roll from Sasuke.

"As long as Sai likes you, I wish you two the best of luck.", Suri added flashing her a genuine smile. "But I still hate you."

"Same to you.", Ino replied.

"Now all you have to do is get your man, Naruto." Ino giggled.

"I'm working on it.", Naruto beamed flashing Sasuke a sly grin.

"Uugh", Sasuke groaned.