Ino was furious, but she was a bit shocked that she was. She felt a bit...Jealous..She felt Sasuke was her's and no one else's.

She was always the third wheel..Shikamaru and herself hadn't been together long, just a few months. Ino always went places with Sakura and Neji, but she always felt out of place. Ino was angered by Sakura's actions and feelings, but she had done worse! All the things they did...Only made her feel more guilt each time...If anyone found out, she would die.

Ino stared at Sakura and Neji, cuddling, laughing. Sakura showed no emotion or gulit for what she was going to do.

"Heehee! Neji..." Sakura said, trying to whisper, as she ran her fingers through Neji's hair.." your hair is so soft and silky!" She said, with a giggle. Everyone knew Neji adored her. The way he looks at her, would make any girl fall for him. Most of the girls were jealous of her, Ino used to. He calls her all the time, He sent her girfts left and right. Ino could tell, he really loved her.

Neji's face lit up, and he smiled. "Heh...Y-you think?" He said nervously, stuttering. His smile made Ino happy. He could bring anyone out of a bad mood.

Sakura was lucky to have him, but so stupid to throw him away...

"Am I the one at fault here..? Should I tell her? No, I couldn't! She'd never speak to me again..

Ino picked up her pencil, as Kakashi quieted them down, demanding the students to get started. "You all have exactly ONE hour, 11:00 to 12:00, and that will be the end of all exams! So get to work, and concentrate!" He yelled, smiling, and acting cheerfully. Ino scribbled her name of the front of her test booklet, "Yamanaka Ino. Period: 5th. " She flipped through the pages to see how many questions there were. She sighed. 45. She glanced over to Shikamaru, who was sitting next to her. She looked at his paper. Her eyes widened.

"He's already on number 12!"

He was so smart. That was one of the many good qualities that attracted her to him . Shikamaru looked over, catching her glance, and gave a warm smile. After a moment, Ino smiled back. He reached over, and grabbed her hand, giving it a small squeeze, as if to say, "I love you." Ino smiled, as this brightened up her day. Shikamaru smiled back yet again, and went back to his work.. Ino turned around a bit, and looked at Sasuke through the corner of her eye. He was doing his work, but he kept stopping, and looking up at her. He seemed to be struggling...Ino knew it couldn't be that he didn't know the answers...She could tell he had something on his mind. He seemed so...Nervous...He was sweating...Ino was a bit worried..

Ino turned around, and began her work.

"Finished...Finally!" Ino thought, smiling. She looked up at the clock..11:45. She stood up, and walked to Iruka's desk, holding out her booklet for him to take. Iruka sat his pen down, and took the paper, smiling. "Thanks, Ino." He said, whispering. Ino smiled, and nodded her head. She turned around, walking back to her seat. She looked up, and Sasuke was directly in front of her. Her eyes widened, as the cold black eyes stared back at her.

"He looks...Pale..."

The way he was looking at her...was...odd. He seemed lost in thought, barely noticing she was even there. Ino stepped to the side, out of his way. He stood for a moment, not removing his gaze from where she was. After a moment, he continued walking. Ino sat in her seat, staring at Sasuke. He didn't look at her when he went back to his desk, which worried Ino. She turned around, and watched him sit down. He moved all of his things off of the top, and sat his head down. Ino let out a sharp exhale, and turned back around, facing the front.

Shikamaru was already done with his work, way before her. Ino peeked up at the clock above Iruka's desk. 11:48. Ino sighed, and laid her head down. A few moments later, she felt a warm sensation roll across her waist. She peeked over at Shikamaru, who was a few inched away from her face, smiling. Ino smiled back, an began to ask, "What are you doing Shika?" He nuzzled up to her arm lovingly, and inhaled sharply. "Just admiring you." He said softly, with a small laugh. Ino blushed, and a grin flashed on her face. Shikamaru pulled her over, closer to him, making her chair squeak, which didn't draw too much attention, except for one person...

The sound blew into Sasuke's ears like a horn. He cluteched his forehead, feeling pulses of pain shift through his head. He tried to fall asleep, but this spliting headache was too much. Sasuke glanced up . His eyes winced at the bright sunlight beaming down on him from all the open windows, and saw Ino hugging up to Shikamaru. A wave of anger fell through him. Metaphorically, a Tsunami. They were laughing, giggling, an Sasuke's eyes widened, blinded by anger. He clutched his fist, trying to fight off the urge to torture and kill him. He couldn't look away, but his vision became blurry as salty tears filled his eyes.

"Okay, everyone! Time's up!" Kakashi yelled, waving his arms around. People stood up and turned their papers in. Sasuke buried his head back into his arms. holding in the urge to scream.

"Alright! Let's go to lunch!" Iruka yelled, grinning. Sasuke lifted his head up, and winced at a small burning pain in his hand. He opened his palm, and small trickles of blood ran down his hand. A smile went across his face, as he felt better, like he was complete.

Ino stared back at his hand, shocked by the blood. Shikamaru tugged on her arm..."What is it?" He asked. Ino stared for only a moment more, and looked away, back at Shikamaru..

"Nothing..."