Ayame furrowed her eyebrows. "Naruto…I don't understand this." She nervously laughed and tried to gather her thoughts. "You're angry because you were cheated on…but the same night you evened it out." Ayame said, trying to get it straight herself. Naruto continued to silently cry as he nodded. He looked over his shoulder and off down the quiet road.

"I shouldn't have asked Sakura out. I shouldn't have because it was for myself." Ayame was still confused at what Naruto was trying to say so continued her questioning. "Why would it be for yourself? Don't you care for her, Naruto?" Naruto made a gesture to wipe away his tears, but held his hand just before his cheek seeming ashamed to take off his pain. "I care for Ino. I asked Sakura out because I was denying it."

A sad laugh crossed his lips before continuing to explain, "How ironic Sakura was doing the same." Ayame stared at the back of Naruto's head and noticed his shaking cease. "Naruto, if you both were trying to forget someone else, then you should both end up with those people."

She walked around the counter and knelt down next to Naruto, staring up at his face. She placed a hand on his damp cheek and gently pulled it down to face her. Ayame smiled sweetly and wiped away some of his tears with her thumb. "Hey, go talk to Ino. Sounds like you could need someone to talk to." Naruto managed a weak smile and nodded. He rummaged around in a pocket and pulled out a meal coupon. Handing it to Ayame, he stood up and walked down the road towards Ino's. He stopped and turned his head to yell back, "Thanks Ayame." And continued to walk.

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Sakura thought over what had happened between Sasuke and her, and decided to keep it to herself. "Well…I really shouldn't talk about it…" Tenten fell off her stool dramatically while yelling out, "NAAANII!" Kneeling on the floor, Tenten rested her head on the stool and looked at Sakura with the best puppy dogface she could pull off.

"Hehe…sorry Tenten." Pouting, Tenten got up from the floor and sat back on the stool. She grumbled out, "Stupid trust. Always keeps me from details…" and took a sip of her coffee. Sakura laughed quietly and followed Tenten's actions.

Tenten sighed are glanced at a clock hanging on the wall of the small café. "Jeez, it's 8 already." She spoke to herself. Looking over at Sakura she said, "I've got to get going. Date with Neji!" She smirked and stood up, holding her half finished coffee in one hand. Sakura smiled back and waved goodbye. "Bye Tenten" Losing her happy attitude, Sakura dropped the mask of emotion.

She slumped over the small counter, her shoulder blades slightly sticking out. Sakura leaned her elbows of the flat surface and laced her fingers together in front of her face, half covering it from the people walking past the café window. She smirked at her subconscious actions. "Guess I picked up a little more than love from him…" She spoke softly.

Sighing sadly, Sakura looked through the window hoping to find a certain someone wandering around with his hands in his pockets. No matter how hard she squinted through the newly pouring rain, she couldn't find him. Another sigh ran over Sakura's lips before she decided it was time to go home.

Not to go see Sasuke; to go home. Sakura told herself. Confusion kept her from Sasuke. She didn't want to hurt him but she also wanted to stop her hurting. Is it possible for me to need him like this? It seems like an obsession. Sakura instantly thought of two years ago. Chasing him around, fighting over him. She scowled. How childish. But at the same time she knew that she did love him that much. I need to stay away to figure out my feelings. I wonder, does it hurt him to not talk to me? Probably not… Pushing the door open with her back, she stepped outside into the rain. She looked up at the sky and blinked constantly, trying to keep the drops from hitting her eyes. Not long after looking up, she looked at the ground and thought. Do I need him? She bite her lower lip and walked slowly towards her house, stuck on her first question.

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I'm sorry it's so short! I have lotsa homework…and I'm stuck on what should happen. I'll try and do my homework more often and have time for writing. I'll write you a better chpt 14….

Kayla: im sorry for such a late update! I hope you liked this horrible chapter TT;;

EfrainMan: yes, anticipation tingles. It tingles longer though! I rpmose the Ino/Naruto thing will be more in the next chapter

Barby: yes I do. And…I keep myself waiting too o0. its like my hands do the writing. Well…technically they do..

ShujoutekiKumo: glad you liked the shock value…thing. Yes.

AcidDaggers: sweatdrop I didn't write about where Naruto was that night…

CaptainPat: Hehe, it would be fun to write a NarutoxTemari. I think I'll have to try that out after this story. I'll try and make it good for you…

AikuchiShikaka: No offence to NaruHina lovers but I don't think Hinata could handle it o0. Shes soooo shy and well…Naruto's a true demon. I hope to write it as a serious relationship…ooo double happy ending! Or is it…double nightmare? Hhmmm…im evil!

Horriblemonster: glad you liked the twist and sorry about not updating earlier.