Meanwhile Sasuke had gone off in search of the sand trio with whom he had become good friends, and was just as happy to leave Sakura with Lee.
That's one less girl in my fan club at least he thought. But the girl he really had his mind on was Temari. Not that he found her any more attractive than the other girls, but he liked her attitude, open confidence with loyalty and strength, and she had not been like Sakura and Ino, always trying to attract him and get his attention, she was friendly but not fanatic, trying to get to know him instead of attracting him. He found Kankurou and Temari both in their new lodgings in Konoha (Gaara was out gathering minerals for his sand), but surprisingly enough Shikamaru and Ino were there as well. After a moment of surprised silence Sasuke was invited into the room where they were playing cards. It seemed like they all had a day of missions, so they were relaxing for a bit. However everyone was distracted, their thoughts on another person in the room. Shikamaru was thinking This is so troublesome...why did Sasuke have to come in, now Ino's not noticing me anymore..."
Ino was, obviously, staring at Sasuke openly all the time with a hungry look
Hey, why do I care who she likes, even though she is smart, and good looking, and..." He shook his head, clearing his thoughts. "and that sand girl is so troublesome, everywhere I go she's there to annoy me, she's like stalking me or something."
Sasuke was annoyed that Ino was there That girl is so troublesome. And I'm thinking like Shikamaru now! He chanced a look at Temari sitting next to him. At least she's not the type to go crazy over some guy...and she's strong to, at least she trains instead of spending time doing her hair...
But the truth was Temari had gone crazy over some guy, too bad it wasn't him. She had indeed been stalking Shikamaru, as she had begun to admire him greatly since their match. I've never seen anyone so carefree before, he might seem lazy but the truth is he just doesn't care, and still he didn't have any trouble beating me, then giving me the victory! I don't really understand this guy..."
"Two of hearts, and a six, I win!"
The shout from Kankurou startled everyone, snapping them back into reality.
"Hey what's up with everyone today, why so quiet?"
"Shut up brother, you talk enough for all of us" Temari replied, annoyed.
Four pairs of eyes glared at Kankurou.
"Okay, okay, calm down guys..."