Okay, well last time I forgot to mention a few things.

This is based on a real story (I can't tell you the exact thing) and real people I know.

The story is during modern times. Now, basically. And the characters all mostly all high schoolers.

I can usually only write this on weekends, because of school. So, if that happens, you only have to wait a week. ^_^

I think that's it....

Rating: PG-13 (cussing, and some yuri action)

Pairings: Ino/Saku, hints of Sasu/Naru

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Chapter 2: Bus Ride

"Like you could ever beat me in Mercy!" I jeered at the boy who had been getting on my nerves a lot lately.

Mercy: a game where two players put their hands together and when they game begins, just by bending each others arms, whoever let's go or cries, "Mercy!" loses.

"Oh yes I could!" He yelled back.

Sakura put her hand on my shoulder. "Please Ino. As much as I would enjoy seeing that jerk get his arms bent in many different directions, we can't have you get suspended again. You know the teachers forbid that game!"

I shrugged her off, "I know they forbid it. But, it's too fun. And I can't miss out this PERFECT opportunity!" I turned to the big, muscle boy. "Let's go." I grinned, baring my teeth. He growled.

We stood face-to-face. We linked our hands together.

Wow, that sounds like a love story.

I wish Sakura would do that for me. I wish I could hold her. Be with her. It's so unfair.

Little did I notice that the game had already begun. The boy twisted my arms around sharply. He popped my knuckles and cracked my wrist.

I hissed at him. I was definitely startled. That jerk! He didn't wait for me.

Without letting go of his hands, I brought my knee up swiftly.

She shoots....

He groaned in pain with a loud high-pitched voice.

She scores.

Then, I came close to him, even more face-to-face than before, and rammed my head into his. He fell backwards from the impact.

He let go.

"That's cheating!" He yelled, still high-pitched.

I glared, "You cheated, too. Starting without making sure the other player was ready! Have you no honor?!" I turned on my heels and stomped off.

Sakura followed me quickly. Her short pink hair bobbed along with her.

That was supposed to be our study hall, but it got ruined. My next class was math with Sarutobi-sensei, but this time I got to go to the counselor, Hatake-san. I get to go to his office instead of math every Friday. How lovely.

I waved good-bye to Sakura as I turned down the opposite hall. I found Hatake-san's door. It was very dark in there.

I knocked on the door.

"Hatake-san, are you there? It's Ino. We're supposed to talk about my behavior. Are you there?" I knocked on the door some more. "Hello?!"

Growling, I muttered under my breath, "Dick-head! Probably forgot. I don't even know this man. Watta jerk."

Just as I turned to go to my class, a tall figure popped from out of nowhere and shouted.

"Yo!"

"Aiiee~!" I squeaked.

"Aa, so it seems something does scare you. Interesting. Hello Ino, I am Hatake Kakashi. I see we have to talk. Please," he opened the door and stepped into his office, "Come into my office."

I gulped. This guy was scary.

He had insane gray hair that flew in every direction. Intense eyes. Well...er.. eye. The other had an eye-patch over it. He looked like a pervert.

I stepped slowly into his office.

Oh, yeah, he's a perv.

I saw many R rated books I knew of. And some I didn't know. I saw Icha Icha Paradise (all volumes and even the movies!), Forbidden Love 101, Hatred Lusts Fear, and Joy Joy Magic. (A/N: I made up those titles except I.I.P., if you didn't already guess. ^_^)

"Umm...."

"Yes, umm... where shall we start?"

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""Ugh! Sakura! Help me. I hate Hatake-san. He's so... so.... pervy and weird and.... yuck! I have to see him weekly! Help meeeeee!" I said after we had sat down on the bus. I grabbed her arm and made a chibi face with tears. She sighed.

"Ino, we all know guys like that. No reason to worry. And anyway, if he DOES do anything to you, you can get him fired by telling." She smiled.

I frowned.

School had gone by so quickly today. I love every minute of it (except with Hatake-san).

We chatted about our day. Each one of us had stories to tell! Really good ones, too.

"And – ohhh, you should've seen it – he limped all the way down to the nurse's office! Limped! Like a dog with a bad leg. Heβ€”"

A certain jerk, sitting in the seat in front of us, barged in our conversation. "Like a dog with a bad leg." He mimicked in a feminine voice, then deepening his voice, "You girls are screwed up, you know that."

He's really a friend, but we act like we hate him. He can be pretty nice to us.

"Why thank you!" I smiled sarcastically, "I try."

Sakura giggled. Oh, yeah! I got her to laugh again.

"Go fuck yourselves." He said.

I, knowing he has a fear AND an allergic reaction to cats, said, "Go fuck a cat!"

He squeaked, his fear kicked in. In fury, he threw his bookbag at me. I dodged, and it his Sakura.

"Ohmygod! Sakura, are you alright?" I spoke frantically.

Sakura turned her head. I saw her shoulders shaking. She was crying.

Kiba looked at me, "What's wrong? She alright?"

"No, she's not. Now butt out!" I hissed. Turning back to Sakura, "Hey, come on. Tell me. What's wrong? Hey, you can tell me. I'm your best friend. Please. Sakura?"

She looked at me, red around the eyes, tears streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry, but before I met you, everyone was so mean to me and always made fun of my forehead. Laughed at my hair-color when I told them it's natural. They would throw things at me. Jeer at me. I was never treated nicely. Then we became friends, and things got better. Now, all the memories have back. It hurts."

Her voice cracked many times. There were many sniffles and sniffs, but I understood her every word. It nearly made me cry. But, I'm a strong girl. I rarely cry.

Kami-sama! What I wouldn't give to have kissed her lightly on the forehead and make everything all better for her. Make her heart happy. She can't be like this.

Jeez! How sappy!

Yeah.... but she'd hate me for sure if I kissed her. Shit! I know that. But, if only I could just....

Suddenly, the bus turned onto a new road. It was a very bumpy road that make the bus shake and jump like a Mexican Jumping Bean. This is when the comedian in me took over.

With what little pride I ever had, I groaned in fake pleasure, "Oooohhhhhh, yeahhh," I had to resist too much laughter, "BUTT massages. Ah, yeah." I emphasized the word 'butt'. Sakura stared blankly at me, a tear rolling down her cheek slowly.

This only inspired me more.

"Yup, the best in the world. Here, here. Butt massages all around!" I cheered. Sakura gave the look as if I was on high on drugs.

Close...

...but I'm high off of life.

I grinned. Sakura began to giggle. Soon to be followed by cheerful laughter.

I was glad to hear her laugh. Not a care in the world.

Still....

...the empty pain in my heart lingers.

I can make anyone laugh, even when I'm not trying.

Most especially when I'm being serious.

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TBC....

Hmmm, well. I really dislike the way this chapter came out, but hey, I did my best for a weekday. Sorry it's shorter.

Review Corner:

Kikirini: Yeah, I don't really care for Sakura or Ino either. But, I really love the pairing. And, sorry I didn't mention any SasuNaru this chapter. If you want I can add some in. Would that be good?

BloodShinobi: I know! I really wish there'd be more Naruto yuri out there. But, how? There's so little females in the anime.

FeatheredEdge: Thanx! ^_^ I wasn't planning to make Ino like that, but it just happened so I think it fits.

riyakoua: I love the storyline too. But remember, this is based on a real story and based on real people, so the storyline wasn't that hard to make.

Thank you, peoples!

R&R