Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.


Hinata looked at herself one more time in the mirror before her eyes dropped to the floor. She couldn't do this. She couldn't go out that door and pretend like Sasuke never saw her, really saw her. Because he was waiting, no doubt in her mind.

But Sasuke swore he wouldn't tell anyone, she mused, smiling slightly and ready to walk out the door.

When Ino came in..

The blonde snapped her gum loudly in her face, "Move."

Hinata immediately stepped out of her way, murmuring "Sorry,"

"Wait," She looked back, fearful.

Ino approached the pale girl, "You're Sasuke's partner right?"

She could only nod. Looking up to stare at the taller girl with timid eyes.

"So you were that girl in the picture."

Hinata's vision fogged, and her heart sunk. No no no no no no no. Please, don't-

Ino almost smirked, almost satisfied with the wreck she'd made of the poor girl. It still wasn't enough. "Watch yourself."

Was she trembling? The Hyuuga tried to steel herself, she turned around, thinking it was over.

And Ino was nice enough to let her leave without completely breaking her, but not without a final word of advice.

"Oh, and don't worry," Hinata's hand wrapped around the door knob, thinking the girl actually had something reassuring to say.

"I'm sure those stretch marks will go away someday."

She bit the inside of her cheek, preventing a soft cry. If she stepped outside that door everyone would see her cry. But she couldn't stay here with Ino.

So she did what she should've done in the first place, she ran to the library.


Neji walked alone, enjoying his solitude as usual. It'd been a while since he'd seen Tenten, he somewhat missed her.

"Hey you," She was behind him.

He turned around, "Oh, Tenten, hey-"

"Of course Ill go to that party with you tonight." She smiled.

"Oh what?" Neji made a face, "But I didnt even know there-"

"Yeah, Naruto's brother is throwing a party tonight and you're taking me."

"Okay.." Tenten was assertive, and Neji was submissive. Oddly enough.

They passed by his little brother on their way to class, "Is your brother actually going to throw a spring break party?"

Naruto's grin widened,"You better believe it, and you're all invited."

"Pretty sure thats up to him." Sasuke muttered, looking around the hallways.

He rolled his eyes, "What are you looking for anyway?"

Sasuke grit his teeth, Hinata had gone missing. He thought she just didn't come to school today, but he saw her earlier this morning, avoiding him. Why was she always doing that?

"Have you seen Hinata?"

Naruto shrugged, "Haven't seen her in a while, no."

He staggered off, leaving the blonde alone. "Hey wait!"

"No, leave me alone."

"You know, she's probably in the library." Naruto suggested.

Sasuke blunk, how could he forget? The library was like her sanctuary. "Thanks, bye."

He walked faster towards the library, hoping the idiot wouldn't follow. But Naruto was like a leech, he was so fucking clingy. Right on his heels, following like a lost puppy.

He swung the door open, not caring enough to hold it for his friend. "Thanks, asshole."

"Shh!" The librarian scolded, Sasuke groaned inwardly, Hinata was always getting him into trouble.

"Sorry miss." Naruto whispered, walking slowly behind him.

Why was she always hiding? She never stayed in the same place twice, like some capricious reader that had no particular interest and loved every genre equally. Fucking Hinata.

"Did you check near the twilight books? She looks like the type to read-"

Sasuke turned his heel, "Shut up, and leave."

His light eyebrows furrowed, "Why? She's my friend too."

"She doesn't even like you," Naruto gave him an arch look, "anymore." Sasuke added grudgingly.

Laughing, they spotted her, behind the geometry books..?

"Didn't know you were good at math," Sasuke mused, scaring her.

She hid her face with her hands, wiping away any undried tears, "Go away."

"Aw, does someone need a hug?" Naruto approached her with wide arms only to have Sasuke throw a book at him, "She said go away."

Right before he could throw it back, the librarian personally escorted them all out for making a ruckus.

Hinata wanted to cry again, she just got kicked out of the only safe place she had left. Her house wasn't comfortable anymore, not with her relatives keeping a close eye on her at all times.

"Nice," Sasuke pat his back mockingly

"Thanks man." He smiled. "So, anyways, Hinata,"

She looked up at the blonde, Naruto was taller than Sasuke by a few inches.

"What's wrong with you?" Sasuke cut straight to the chase.

She stayed silent.

"Yeah, I mean, if this is about the nude.." That was all she heard, her eyes burned. How many people did he show?

"Naruto.." Sasuke grunted, she started whimpering.

His dark eyes went soft, "Hinata, I-" She ran away, again. But this time, Sasuke ran after her.

Hinata was fast when she wanted to be. And he wasn't patient, he grabbed onto her arm, pulling harder than he should've. "Sorry."

She still wouldn't look at him, "But only he saw, I swear." Sasuke needed to stop lying.

"I-Ino saw," she mentioned sniffling, tears leaking off her face.

Fuck.

He pulled her face up, whipping away at the tears. "No, come on, don't cry."

Sasuke was really bad at this, comforting anyone was his achilles heel.

"Seriously, stop crying."

He wondered if she hated him yet, in due time. Hinata was a mess so he'd probably mention that the akatsuki knew another time; when she was ready.


Sakura walked to her class hand in hand with Kiba, smiling brightly at everyone.

His other hand was carrying her books, because he was that much of a gentleman. She'd finally said yes, after days of asking, Sakura agreed to be his girlfriend.

They passed the group of friends Sakura used to hang out with, she brushed her shoulder past one of them who got close enough. Kiba didn't notice, he was just happy to be with her.

"You know," he mentioned once they got to her locker, "there's this party tonight at some senior's."

She shrugged at his suggestion, "I have to study, trig test on monday."

"Oh come on," Kiba whined, "You've got all weekend to study, just spend this friday night like a teenager."

Shaking her head, she closed her locker. "I'm sorry, but I can't."

"Sakura, I'm sure you'll still get into Harvard if you fail one test."

"Harvard is law school," She said, "Besides, my parents won't let me."

"Why?" He followed her when she started walking to her other class, "I just can't."

Kiba sighed, "Okay, fine."

"What's going on here?"

Shikamaru and Temari were in front of them, cocking their heads.

"Hey, you're a senior, do you know who's throwing the party tonight?"

Temari's rolled her eyes, "Probably some loser gang member's."

Sakura flinched, the Akatsuki? No way, she wouldn't be caught dead going to a party with delinquents. She knew Kiba would try to convince her again, so she lied.

"I've got to use the bathroom, bye Kiba." Shikamaru raised a brow when she kissed his cheek, he didn't ask until she was gone.

"Are you two..?"

"Yeah," He grinned, bumping fists with him.

"Nice."


Sakura was fixing her hair, wasting time until the bell rang. There was someone in a last stall, writing something.

She wasn't at all surprised to see Ino come out of there, "Fucking bitch," she muttered under her breath before she saw Sakura, "Oh, hey."

Sakura smiled, "They're going to know it was you writing all that," she looked down at her purple sharpie.

Ino rolled her eyes, "Whatever, what are they gonna do?"

"Well," she began naming the possible consequences, "suspension for bullying, vandalizing public property-"

"Shut up," The blonde scoffed, "Anyways, please tell me you're going to that party tonight."

Sakura frowned, was everyone pressuring her into going to that party now?

"No, I'm not."

"Why not?" Ino snapped.

She slumped her shoulders, "I have a test on monday, and if I don't do good on it-"

"Since when do you do bad on tests? One party won't kill you, have fun for once, loser."

Her eyebrow twitched, maybe she was right..

"Okay.." she breathed a little unsurely.

Ino smiled, running her fingers through her bangs, "Great, now I want you to get Sasuke as far as you can from her."

Who?

"Ino, I can't be with Sasuke, Kiba asked me out remember?"

"No," she deadpanned, "and who cares? Everyone's going to be wasted, he won't notice."

Sakura gasped, cheat on Kiba, drink? Not a chance.

"I don't think I wanna go anymore.." she said quietly.

Ino furrowed her thin brows, "Oh come on Sakura, live a little."

"Nope, not happening." She shook her head, there would be people at her school and they would think less of her if she did anything stupid.

"You're going." She left no room for refusal.

"No," Sakura pressed her lips together, "I'm not."

"Go."

"No."

"Sakura."

"Ino."

She huffed a breath, "I'm not asking you to get drunk, just keep Sasuke away from her."

"From who?"

"His partner!" Ino hissed, "I hate her,"

Sakura could empathize, but what was her reason, "Why?"

"You didn't hear? She sent him a nude." Sakura's jaw dropped.

"You're kidding."

Ino shook her head, taking her phone out of her pocket and unlocking it to show her friend. Sakura looked away, "I don't wanna see that."

She shrugged, "So, you'll do it?"

Sakura pouted, "Why do you even care? Do you still like Sasuke?"

"No," the blonde said, "I just really can't stand her, plus Naruto saw."

"So you like Naruto?" Sakura made a face.

"No." Ino blurted quickly, "Just- just do it alright?"

She sighed, "I'll try, okay?"

Ino smiled brightly, "Okay thanks you're the best." She hugged her and left the bathroom.

Sakura frowned at her reflection, what did she get herself into?


I realize this story isnt nearly the best, but most of you seem to like it i mean i must be doing something fucking right?

How longs it been since I updated? :O sorryyyyy, dfdfdfsdthtrhy wow its been since january? jeeeez sorry

next chapter should be interesting to write.