Chapter 5

Ino slowly sipped on the drink in front of her. She didn't show any sign of shyness as appreciative glances were thrown her way. She knew how sexy she looks in her crop top and tight skirt. If she was a guy, she would even ogle herself.

"Did you wait long?" Ino looked up at her friend.

"Not too long. I like your hair this way. You should leave it down more often." Tenten giggled at the comment.

"No way, it gets too hot and in my way at work."

"Fine then just when you're around me."

"No guarantees. So, what's up with you? How's the boy toy?"

"It's over. He was being overly possessive. Tried to tell me I couldn't hang out with Shika and Choji. Can you imagine?"

"Hahahaha, the boys had to pull you off the poor bastard right?"

"Obviously *eye roll* he was lucky they were there otherwise he would've had a broken rib. No more boys!" Tenten gave her an incredulous look. Ino smiled back wickedly.

"Just men from now on."

"Should've known. There's plenty checking you out already."

"But none brave enough to come over. So still boys."

"Hehehe you're too intimidating."

"Nonsenses, it's confidence."

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He noticed her the moment she walked through the door. Her hips swayed seductively from side to side. Her long blonde hair covering part of her face made her more mysterious and alluring. He thought about approaching her, but then her friend showed up. He tore his eyes away. Maybe later he would make his move. After all, he was here with his own friends as well. He should probably make them aware of his interest first.

"Blondie?" Three voices asked in unison.

"How...?" They laughed at him. His friends really knew him too well. He looked back at the blonde and his eyes caught hers. She smiled and he did the same. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw her friend look him over then she smiled and waved. She's waving at him? He doesn't know her...wait...it's not directed at him...rather it's to his right.

"You know her?"

"Uh huh"

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"You know them?!" Ino asked happily.

"Just that one. He's my boss!" As she was speaking, her boss had already gotten out of his seat and walked towards them.

"Hi, I'm Kakashi Hatake." He nodded at Ino.

"Ino Yamanaka" She nodded back.

"Would you like to join our table?" He tilted his head back.

"Sure!" She replied before Tenten had a chance to consider. She glanced over and Tenten gave a little shake of her head while smirking.

The two grabbed their drinks and followed Kakashi back. His friends had already added two more chairs.

"Obito, Yamato, and Genma" Kakashi named each of his friends then pointed at the girls.

"Tenten and Ino" Waves and nods followed all around. Genma kept his eyes on Ino, thinking luck was on his side tonight.

"How do you two know each other, Tenten-Chan?" Obito asked.

"I work at the cafe. You guys went to school together?"

"Uh huh."

"Did he cover his face at school too?" The three guys laughed when they heard her question.

"Is he still doing that?" Genma asked this time.

"Yep! I didn't know what he looked like for a month!"

"The girls wouldn't leave him alone the first year of high school. So he came back wearing a mask after winter break and never took it off again."

"The burden of being beautiful." Tenten joked and laughed.

The group fell into an easy rapport. Ino and Genma would occasionally whisper something into the other's ear. Giggles would follow and the others would ignore it, already understanding. As Tenten averted her eyes, she saw a beautiful woman walking towards their table. The woman focused her eyes on Tenten's boss. Tenten looked up to see if he noticed the intense glaze, but found that he was looking down at her. A little shocked, she tilted her heading questioningly. Silently asking:

Do you know that you're getting stared at?

He mirrored her action and silently asked his own question:

What are you asking me? I don't read minds

Two fools staring at each other.

Their thoughts broken by Obito's sudden shout.

"RIN!"