Special A.N. : As of Chapter 12 (this chapter) I've actually started writing in a new book! This may not seem exciting to you, but to me who's been writing this story, this is a great achievement! It means that enough people have been reading this to actually make me want to write more. So… keep reviewing and I'll keep writing chapters.

Now on to the story…

Chapter 12: Sakura's Plan

(Back at Sakura's house a few minutes before Hinata left…)

"Good God! The idiot author, interrupting the story for something stupid like that! I need a new script writer! If you want the position, send the author an PM, trust me I'll get the message or there'll be hell to pay!" Sakura says complaining incessantly.

"Anyway, as I was saying…I can't let Naruto and Hinata have a perfect date or she'll rub it in my face forever. I'll have to go talk to Ino, she'll know what to do!"

Sakura heads off towards Ino's house locking the door behind herself,

she gets there and knocks on the door which Ino answers groggily…

"Hi Ino, I know it's early but could you help me with something? I need to ask you some things." Sakura says smiling.

Ino lets her in, mumbling about how she can never get any sleep when she has a free day.

"What do you need?" Ino asks pouring some coffee for herself.

Sakura fills in Ino on what has been happening, leaving out certain details, (cough cough) She tells her about the date between Naruto and Hinata and asks what she should do about it and what she thinks…

"Well, do you love him?" she asks.

"I think so, I feel different about him now then I did before he left." Sakura says trying to cover up her red cheeks, which Ino completely misses.

"Are you willing to fight for him?" Ino asks.

"Yes! Definitely." Sakura says curtly.

"Then what's your problem?" Ino asks slightly annoyed.

"I know Hinata has liked Naruto for longer then I have, and I was wondering if you thought it was right for me to try to take him from her?"

"Of course it isn't! If it turns out he likes you more than her, what does it matter?" Ino says speculatively. (ooh big word, crack out the dictionaries!)

"How do I get him to like me more?" Sakura asks

"That is something I can really help you with!" Ino says deviously.

With the instructions Ino gave her, Sakura sets out to the things she'll need. First she'll have to stop at the 'Cold Subject' store to pick up a few… items! She then goes to the surveillance outlet to get a NPS (ninja position system) tag to put on Naruto. Finally she gets some rope… and then heads for home.

A few days later on Friday, Sakura sees Hinata shopping in 'Ninja Way', the new supermarket. She quickly ducks behind a display of suntan lotion and adjusts herself to get a better view of Hinata. Suddenly Hinata turns and looks right at Sakura behind the display, but she doesn't see Sakura, just the suntan lotion she's hiding behind.

"Oh, this is a good deal. I should get this and work on my tan while I'm there." Hinata says.

Sakura edges towards the aisle behind her and gets ready to make a break for it, when Hinata turns and walks the other way.

"Jeez that was close"

"Huh, who's there?" Hinata says hearing Sakura's whispered utterance.

When out of nowhere, up pops Lee!

"Hello Hinata, have you seen Sakura?" Lee asks startling Hinata, who drops her basket.

"No, not recently. Why?" Hinata says.

"I need to ask her something." Lee/Sakura says, looking excited.

"Okay, well as far as I know, she's at home. Being boring." Hinata replies, laughing to herself.

By the time Hinata had said this, Sakura had ran for the door and was sitting in the shadows just outside.

"I wonder if she saw through my disguise?" Sakura says to herself a little worried.

"Well other than her buying suntan lotion, I didn't find out much about what her plans were exactly. I'll just have to follow her home and hope she doesn't catch me this time." She says.

Hinata comes out of the store carrying a bag in each hand. She heads for home, with Sakura in close pursuit.

"She moves pretty fast for someone who's carrying bags." Sakura says, Hinata's house coming into view.

Hinata walks up to her house, puts in the key and goes in. Sakura follows her through as Hinata puts down the bags near the door before closing it.

Sakura moves through the house to Hinata's room as she is putting away the groceries that she just bought. Hinata enters, locking her door behind her and sits down at a table and looks around her room and says,

"You can come out now Sakura!"

"How long did you know?" Sakura asks, sitting on the floor.

"Since I left the supermarket." Hinata replies sitting on the floor across from Sakura.

"Ahh, I'll just be going then. Can you unlock the door?" Sakura asks.

"No, we need to talk." Hinata says calmly.

"What about?" asks Sakura nervously.

"About our little contest of course!" Hinata says.

"What do you mean? What part?" Sakura asks.

"Well like, are you going to try to sabotage our little date tomorrow?" she asks innocently moving closer.

"What? Why would you ask that?" Sakura replies turning slightly pink at being seen thru so easily.

"Oh, just wondering. I wouldn't want to have to… return the favor with interest." Hinata says now smiling slightly.

"Goodness no, you didn't bother us on ours. Why would I do that to you?" Sakura says subtly scooting back.

"Giving him up so easily? I'm surprised! Do you like girls now or something?" Hinata asks, pushing Sakura over and leaning over her.

"What are you doing?" Sakura asks, vivsibly sweating.

"Well you said you liked girls, and I don't really have a problem with them." Hinata says, leaning closer.

Sakura tries to scoot out from underneath her, but Hinata traps her with her hand.

"What? Are you scared? Have you never kissed another girl before?" Hinata asked mockingly.

Sakura is now fidgeting, but Hinata isn't letting her go anywhere.

"I thought you were more experienced then that!" Hinata says pushing herself away.

The key falls from Hinata's pocket and she slips on it, falling back on Sakura.

"Mmmf!"

Sakura and Hinata are laying on the floor, their bodies close together. Their lips joined. As Sakura notices this, her face turns bright red and she feels something trying to get into her mouth. She immediately pushes away looking embarrassed.

"What was that!" Yells Sakura regaining herself.

"I slipped. I figured I'd help you get the experience that you were missing!" Hinata says blandly. "You should be thanking me!"

Despite Sakura's protests, she had enjoyed it and it was something she had never experienced before…

"Just give me the key!" Sakura says, red faced at her own thoughts.

"Fine! Next time I won't help you!" Hinata says tossing the key.

(End Chapter 12)

Was that crazy or what?

Did you like it?

What will arise from this…situation?

Will Naruto find out? And what would he say?

Next time we're returning to the present in:

Chapter 13: Back to the Beach!