Disclaimers: Naruto don't belong to me.
This story is about Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Tenten, Temari, Matsuri, Karin as best friends doing the craziest of things that friends would do together.
Couples are Sasuke and Sakura, Ino and Sai, Naruto and Hinata, Tenten and Neji, Shikamaru and Temari, Gaara and Matsuri, Karin and Suigetsu.
A/N: OMG I am so so so sorry for taking so long to post a new chapter I've been so busy lately, hope you read and enjoy X)
Sakura waited anxiously next to Sasuke for Itachi to arrive but she tried her best not to show it in front of him, she didn't want to irritate him anymore. It has been half an hour now and she was getting a little drained on waiting. She couldn't wait to see Itachi again.
"How much longer do we have?" She asked Sasuke for the third time, he was getting pissed at this but she could care less right now. She needed a distraction, for boredom wasn't her thing, she didn't do well with boredom. "I don't know Sakura, maybe a half an hour again or more, stop asking me." He clenched his teeth boldly showing his anger to her but she just rolled her eyes unfazed.
"Ahhhhhh! Itachi_kun, honey your home." Mikoto squealed and fling herself into her son's open arms. Fugaku walked up behind his wife and stood silently. But greeted his son with a nod, which Itachi returned
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Sasuke and Sakura both looked at Mikoto direction, surprise covering their faces. They were so into their argument they didn't notice when the guy had arrived.
Sakura lunched herself into Itachi as soon as Mikoto had let go. This made the poor guy step back a bit so they wouldn't fall. "Itachi nii_san, I'm so happy to see you." Itachi smile down at her, patting her head playfully. "
Sakura_chan, you're growing up so fast but you're still cute as always." He ruffled her hair; Sasuke scoffed at this and rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Aha, little brother, how nice to see you, it's been a while haven't it, your also getting big, I hope you've been treating Sakura_chan well." Itachi greeted Sasuke with a smug smile, but Sasuke just 'Hm' at him and looked away. Itachi just chucked at his behaviour.
The ride back home was infuriating in Sasuke's opinion. Sakura kept asking questions about, 'what's it like in studying away in Assmer, at one of the best university in the "World" Dumont. He didn't understand what she found so great about his brother; he could get through with Dumont University if he wanted to.
If Sakura enjoyed his brother company over his then so be it, he could leave them alone if she wanted. But he wouldn't because his mother would yell at him for not spending time with Itcahi, so just for that reason he'd hang around them.
"Itachi nii_san, I made a new friend, I'd like you to meet her., would you come with me tomorrow, pleaseeee?" Sakura pleaded giving the best puppy dog eyes and pouting mouth she could. Sasuke grind his teeth on her left side but he was ignored by everyone else. Sakura had her body completely turned away from him to face her right, where Itachi sat. Not that he cared for her attention anyway; she's annoying just like Itachi.
"Sorry Sakura_chan but I have some friends coming over tomorrow, and a special friend I want you guys to meet, they'll be late because they had to visit their family first...is it okay mom, dad if I invite a few friends over?" Itachi asked placing a hand on Sakura's head to ease her disappointment. Sakura moped around under his gaze until he smiled at her, his smile was contagious, she couldn't help but crack a smile herself.
"Sure thing hunny, ah Sakura_chan you'd be staying over for dinner right?" Mikoto turned in the passenger seat to look at the three in the back seat. Sasuke was happy about something she notices; he was smirking with pride, satisfaction and amusement. She assumed it had to do with Itachi rejecting Sakura; she averted her eyes to the pink hair girl as she spoke.
"Oh, well I don't want to intrude on you guys, this is sort of a family time." Sakura tried to refuse but Mikoto wasn't having it.
Mikoto shock her head at Sakura, she was always like the daughter she never had. "Sakura nonsense, you're family...you're my daughter... - in - law." Mikoto teased and giggled like a teenager when Sakura turned red. She saw her husband shake his head from the driver's seat a smirk on his face. Sasuke scold at her, his face slightly tinted pink. "Like that'll happen." She wanted to smack the boy for that because Sakura expression turned dull
"Who said anything about you, huh, I have two sons' you know, and Itachi isn't that much older than cute Sakura_chan." Mikoto tried to lighten Sakura's mood but Sasuke kept spoiling things with his snappy attitude.
"Whatever, they're both annoying they're a good match." He turned and looked out the window as he said this, she felt horrible now because Sakura's head was down cast and her hands griped her shirt tightly.
She'd like to think it was him being jealous over the fact that Sakura was paying Itachi much more attention than she was giving him. With her younger son she couldn't exactly tell, but she wouldn't let him win and make Sakura's mood rotten like his own. She didn't need to worry about him though; he'd get over it soon.
Itachi had notice Sakura's reaction as well, taking her petty, small hand into his own and raising her chin with his other. "Sure we'll make a great match indeed, right Sakura_chan." He chuckled when her cheeks went red, he heard his mother small laughter and she gave him a satisfied look. Sakura looked away to hide her now pink face.
Itachi was indeed attractive and charming but she only had eyes for Sasuke. "N–not really Itachi nii_san, how could you say that to your little sister." She playful punched his arm and faked a smile, he ruffled her hair. He reached across to poke Sasuke on the forehead like he always did but Sasuke dodged.
This had lead to the brooding boy smacking his head on the car window. He groaned out in pain, Sakura hand shot up to his temple and began massaging his head. Mikoto and Itachi laughed at this, causing Sasuke to push her hand away. Fugaku decided to ignore the bickering between his wife and the kids, and focus on the road.
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Opening her front door Karin was tackled to the ground by an energized, happy Temari. "Hi!" Temari shouted from on top the redhead.
"Hey. Get off!" Karin pushed said girl off and closed the door but just then a knock was heard. She opened the door once more again and hides behind it careful to not get tackled again. "Hey babe we bought treats and an extra head over can we come in?" Tenten asked walking in behind her was Matsuri and a person Karin never seen before.
"That's what she said." Matsuri called out jokingly.
"Sure walk right in make yourself at home." Karin said sarcastically, rolling her eyes. Tenten did make herself at home; she kicked her shoes of by the other pairs of shoes and went straight for the kitchen.
"This is Sari guys." Matsuri said to Temari and Karin motioning to the black hair girl that smiled and gave little wave. "These brats are my besties Temari and Karin. The rest you'll meet later." Matsuri smiled watching quietly as her friends mingled.
"Um, only Ino's coming, Sak's with the Uchiha's and Hina_chan is sick, she said it's a little cold." Karin explained leading them to the kitchen.
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"Ruzo_kun, I've decided to come with you, I'll explain to you why when we meet up." Hinata whispered into her cell phone, it was late so everyone in the house should be asleep by now. But she knew Hanabi or Neji could be snooping around or her father, who could be awake due to work, could pass by and hear her.
"O-ok, well um when do you want to meet or leave? I'll organize everything." He asked, she could hear the worry in his voice, but still there was a hint of happiness.
"Next week, I'll call you when I am ready. okay, I think I need to go, I'll call you soon. And Ruzo thank you." With that she hangs up and peeped over her cover to see a shadow passing by her door. When she was sure the coast was clear, she slide into her bathroom. Sitting on the floor she played 'Matthew Perryman Jones' - 'Out of reach' softly on her phone. She began crying quietly bring her knees to her chest, she rest her head on them and sobbed inaudibly.
Longing for her friends, her lover or anyone who'd listen and care to soother her, she was scared but this had to be done.
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Karin felt better today; her friends were the cost of this which is why she loved them so much. Ino had come blabbering about her amazing date with boyfriend and how romantic he was. She even got Temari to talk about her meeting with Shikamaru and Sari was fun to talk to. Sakura showed up late...very late scaring the shit out of them.
They were watching scream 4 when they heard the knock on the door, Sakura had on Sasuke's hoody jacket and they thought she was the killer. But instead she brought cake and everything felt complete except Hinata was missed.
But she had show up in time this morning to meet up with everyone and met Sari.
"Hey guys now that we're all here shall we continue with our tasks?" Matsuri asked, everyone cheered loudly except Hinata who just faked a smile. She decided to act like nothing was wrong. So she could enjoy her friends as they are for the days she have them. When she leave with Ruzo, she didn't know when she'd come back or what she'd do to make her father let her stay. So for now she'll try to have fun with her friends.
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"Stalk Shikamaru for as long as I tell you to, dress and play a spy while doing so you also have to tape it." Matsuri placed a hand on her hips and smirked at her task.
"Um, why Shika? Guys uh! Your soooooo dead Mats."
Ten minutes later Temari was dress in camouflage clothes from head to toe, she even had the black marks on her cheeks. "Ready solder?!" Ino made a pose like a captain in front of the sandy blonde friend.
"Yes, 'Sir' yes." Temari played along putting her hand to her forehead and stood like a soldier.
Temari was already disappointed she had to reschedule her 'breakfast' date with Shika because she got up late this morning. She couldn't help but think how creepy it'll be if he caught her because of the 'boxers' incident and because of the way they had meet for the first time.
She wasn't the only one who cancelled their plans; Sakura was supposed to be at Sasuke's for a dinner she may still go though, she had promised Sasuke's mother she would be there. Ino and Sai were planning another date. Most shocking was Matsuri, Gaara wanted to meet her for coffee to 'catch up' but she also had to reschedule. Honestly Matsuri's was properly nervous that's why she rescheduled.
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The girls stalked Temari from afar, it couldn't be helped, and they just had to. Temari was outside of Shika's house in the bushes cursing Matsuri. It was a while before Shikamaru came outside, as he walked along the pavement and Temari followed with ease. That was until her hair got hook in a branch causing her so swear loudly. "Fuck!"
Shikamaru turned and looked her direction but luckily a chubby guy called out to him from near an apartment complex. Then they set out for...breakfast, it was quiet boring but she did like watching Shika.
Soon after he left and walked to a deserted area in the park. This made Temari curious for a second until the lazy bum yawned and laid under a tree. She notices he had slept away and moved in closer until someone approached him.
It was a girl her age, with light blond hair tied in a loose ponytail with occasional strands sticking out. She had on swirl – tinted glasses and a red dress, a little to dressy for a casual walk in the park.
Shikamaru sat up a greeted the girl Temari couldn't tell what they were speaking about but she felt bitter towards this girl. It seemed they were enjoying each other's company, the way the girl laughed and sat next to him told her allot.
This girl liked Shika. The way he smiled and acted in front of her it made her...jealous. She couldn't help but wonder if Shikamaru had planned to meet said girl because he didn't look to surprise on seeing her. Did they meet here often? She was getting a headache with all these unanswered questions.
"Is that Shiho?" Karin asked, she never really spoke to the girl at school or ever but she knew the girl had a 'thing' for Shikamaru.
"Yep that's her all right." Sakura assured Karin.
"But don't worry she's harmless, he's not interested, well so he told me...a long time ago." Ino placed a finger to her bottom lip to think back on that time.
(To be continued)
Oh my, this is all I have for today I'll try to update as much as I can and not take so darn long :)
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(Corrections done, hope I got all)