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She was wearing a plaid red and black skirt with white and black stockings with two hearts on each of them. She was wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and there was a diamond skull on it. She had a skull choker and a skull bracelet. Her earrings were black skulls and diamonds for their eyes. She had a diamond ring on her right ring finger. Her shoes were black low-top converse. Her hair was let down and it went to her shoulders, and it was cut in layers.

"Naruto… Who is this girl?" the blond and I asked in union

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"Um… well… you see…" he laughed

"NARUTO!" we both yelled

We glared at each other. I didn't like this girl one bit… and I could tell that she didn't like me either. I got furious I got up, from the couch, and said…

"Naruto, I no longer wish for us to see each other anymore. I wish you a very good day. Let's go Shinya-kun."

We both walked to the door and Naruto said…

"Hinata-chan, you don't understand what's going on. Please, wait!"

"Good bye Naruto…" was what I whispered before leaving his yard…

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Sakura's P.O.V."

"Come on Sasuke! Don't be such a meanie!" I whined

"NO!" he yelled.

"You can't avoid this! Do you really want me to leave?"

"YES!"

"I mean forever dummy!"

"If I won't go through this then… YESSSSS!!!!!!"

"AW COME ON! STOP BEING A BABY AND OPEN THE DAMN DOOR!"

"NEVER!"

I started kicking the door. I'm here, at Sasuke's house, outside his bedroom, while he was hiding like a scared child. He's been avoiding me since I got here… which was an hour ago…

I had called him and told him that I wanted to come over. And, when he opened up the door, he had run into his bedroom and slammed the door. Now, the door won't move for me because he placed some jutsu on it.

What he was hiding from was me and my bag…

I brought a big bag with me, and I guess that I forgot to zip it close because his eyes went wide with everything.

You see, I had brought another bag full of make-up, hair products, and a camera.

Yup! You guessed it right. I was finally doing my dare…

Ino's P.O.V.:

"Thanks for letting me stay Choji."

"It's no big deal. My parents aren't here anyway."

"That's right! I haven't noticed. Where are they?"

"They went on a mission to the sound village."

"Was Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari with them?"

"No. Temari went to some other place, Kankuro is already there from before, and Gaara's still here."

"Oh Hey! What ever happened to him? I haven't seen him in months."

"I think he's helping Lady Tsunade with something in her office, but I'm not sure," the microwave chimed, "I'll be right back."

"Okay."

I was in Choji's room glancing through a manga while he was talking to me. We had woken up at around the same time in the morning, and we've been talking ever since. I know I'm a bother to him, but I just can't go back home because I know Katura and Shikamaru will still be there. Ugh! Who knows what they could be doing… or where they could be doing their… 'business'

Choji just went to get some found out of the microwave. I think he said it ramen. Anyway, he kept asking if I was sure that I didn't want and I kept giving him the same answer. Once I told no with a stern voice and he didn't seem convinced, but he didn't press the topic into further discussion.

I was curious about some information, but had forgotten what I wanted to ask before I walked into the hall.

He walked back into the room now and sat down on his bed. He then started slurping everything down. {You know when people eat really noisy. It's an example so don't get mad if you're one of them. I have no problem with people that eat like that!} I got up from the cushion I was sitting on, walked over to the room that I was currently staying in, and dropped the bed. I felt my self going unconscious, and gladly accepted it.

Katura's P.O.V.:

"Damn it Shikamaru! Hurry it up! Wake up! Get a move on! I'm already late so I'll leave you in TWO MINTUES!!!"

"Fine fine. Don't have a cow."

"Just hurry!" I glanced at the clock, "It's ten 'til one!"

"I'm ready, let's go!" and he was out the door like that, pulling me along with him.

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"Thank you so much sir!" I bowed

"You're very welcome." The kind man smiled. "I hope it was to your satisfaction?"

"Oh! Much better than that!" I straightened up

"Well, I'm glad." He chuckled, "I have to go now. If you have any questions or concerns regarding about the house, please don't hesitate to call and ask."

"Okay!" I beamed

He bowed and left. You see, I was here, in front of my new house! I was so excited that I was here. Shikamaru was by my side holding my hand the whole time and he didn't say one word for the entire time we where here. He was just hovering over us, and I don't think that I've ever seen him this quiet before…

I walked inside my, new, house and closed the door. I kept walking until I was in my bedroom. I already had furniture in here and so I locked my door. I walked to the foot of the bed and pushed Shikamaru down on it.

He was shocked, but he allowed it. I was on top of him and the rest was just a blur…

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Tenten's P.O.V.:

"We're screwed Neji!"

"No we're not." He had a smirk on his face

"Yes we are!" I whispered. "We were too loud… and I could've sworn that I saw Hanabi."

"She wasn't there/ it was just an illusion."

[The was a knock on Neji's bedroom door]

"Yes?" he asked

"Neji, I need to speak with you and Tenten. May I come in?"

"NO!" I whispered to him

"Sure."

I sent him death glares, but he just shrugged them off. The door then opened and I jumped. I fell backwards on the floor so that I wasn't sitting down anymore and closed my eyes. I heard someone clear their throat and I looked up

"Good morning Tenten." I forced a smile and replied

"O-Ohayo… Mr. Hyuga."

He stared at m and then turned his glowering glare upon Neji. Neji stood and bowed, but then he retrieved his seat on his bed.

"Ohayo. What may I do you for uncle?"

Mr. Hyuga closed his eyes and reopened them while he pondered for a moment.

"…I…" he put his hand onto his eyes and slide his hand to cover his mouth, "…I… heard something from someone earlier today…" he removed his hand and opened his eyes now.

"Is that so?" asked Neji

I looked up at Neji. I was surprised that his tone was rather angry.

'Watch it…' I wanted to say…

"May I know what happened?" asked the elder Byuakugan user.

"No."

I felt my eyes widen as I turned my gaze upon the younger Hyuga… and I think a gasp escaped my lips.

"Neji…" The elder's voice rose

"Sir, with all do respect, this happens to be my room. Am I correct?"

He nodded

"Then, I would like to have my own privacy in my room and not speak of it."

"Fine, have it your way, but these walls do have eyes and ears." And with that said, he left.

Once I stood and locked the door, I sat on the bed and whispered

"See! I told you she saw! I was right Mr. I'm-always-right."

He sighed, "Yes, you were right ma'am. I'm deeply sorry. Am I forgiven?"

"Let me think about it… nope! You have to make it up to me Mr. Hyuga."

"Oh, I'm 'Mr. Hyuga' now?"

I smirked, "Of course! I'm going to be Mrs. Hyuga soon so I have to get used to the name right? So I'm calling you that so that it wouldn't be awkward for me to use it some day."

Oh man did that get him! He turned a deep crimson shade.

"I do not remember such a proposal."

Oh yes you do. Remember what we were talking about last night?"

--Flashback Normal POV—

"N-Neji, don't…" he looked up at her

"Why not?"

"Because… we're too young… and, I'm not gonna be with you… forever." She looked away as she spoke

"Fine then, from now on, you're my fiancé. Okay?"

She didn't even have time to reply as he stripped her down and attacked her mouth hungrily..

--Flashback over—

"N-No I don't."

"Aw, do you need me to remind you Neji?"

He turned away as I pinned him down and pressed my lips against his own. I was surprised to feel his tongue tickling my lower lip, but then again, this isn't my only surprise.

Naruto and the Mysterious blond (Girl's P.O.V.):

"What the hell was that?!"

"Why are you even yelling at me?!"

"Because my girlfriend just dumped me because she thought that I was cheating on her with my own s-"

"You have a girlfriend?!?"

"I had a girlfriend-"

"YAY! My little Naruto has a mate~!"

He grabbed my wrists,

"H-A-D! I had one, but not anymore!!!!"

"Naruto…" I whimpered.

"Aw, geez. Okay, I'm sorry. Please don't cry. Chihiro, I'm so sorry…" and then I saw his eyes getting watery

"Okay, okay. You're forgiven. Now, I got to go buy some things and scout this place. You go and get what's-her-face back. 'Kay?"

I was already walking towards the door when he stopped me,

"Wait, put out your hand."

"Huh?"

He dropped a key chain with several keys on them. [You don't wanna hear about 'em right now. Right?]

"Narutoo~! You're actually giving me keys to come in and out of the apartment when ever I feel like it? Yay~! I'm touched…" I placed a hand on my chest while drying an imaginary tear.

"What ever. Just go." And he had us out the door in an instant.

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I laid on the grass starring up at a sakura tree. It had been about three-four hours since I left from Naruto's. I feel really bad about what I did to him, but I don't know anything about that girl and she probably hates me…

I sighed.

"…"

I sat up and looked around confused…

'Was that my imagination…?'

"…"

'No! I definitely heard something!'

I looked to my right and yelped. Wanna know why?

When I turned my head, there was a guy just inches from my face. Yup, INCHES!

"What the hell is your problem?!"

"Hello." Was all he said

"Hi, now, why did you sneak up on me? You could've given me a heart attack!"

He stretched out his hand towards me. I tilted my head and he grabbed my hand and shook it.

"I'm Sabaku no Gaara of the Sand Village. Are you related to Uzumaki Naruto by any chance?"

"You're from the sand village? Wow! Amazing~!"

"Um, thank you. Are you related to Uzumaki?"

"How do you know Uzumaki?"

"I've… trained with him once before and our exams have also been together."

"Oh. 'Kay. So, what's that symbol on you forehead? Woops, wrong question. Why is there a symbol on your forehead?"

"…"

"Hello? Anyone there?????" I started waving my hand in front of him.

"It's… nothing."

"Okaaaayyyyyy…" I dropped onto the grass on my back once more. I put my hands under my head and closed my eyes.

"So, you never answered my question." I felt his breath on my face. WAIT! His… BREATH?!

I shot my eyes open.

"W-What are you doing?!" Damn! I stuttered.

"Nothing…"

'I hear something… crying? Who's crying at a park…?'

I jumped up and started running a little ways from the spot I was at.

When the crying got louder, I heard someone say,

"It's okay, don't worry. Everything will get better. He'll come back. He'll try to look for you to explain. He wouldn't do that to you…"

As soon as this person stopped, I had reached them.

There, on a bench, where Naruto's girlfriend (Hinata?) with a guy (Shinya?). the girl had her face in her hands and the guy was rubbing her back gently.

"Hinata… chan?"

She looked up and her face fell.

"Please, before you go, listen to me."

When she was about to stand, I ran to her and something stopped me. I looked down to see sand around my ankle.

'What the hell?!'

I looked to where Hinata was and saw that Shinya was shocked and Naruto was in front of Hinata.

"Naruto…" she whispered

"Naruto, I was gonna explain, but I'll leave it to you now. See ya later!" I waved and jumped off.

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It was nightfall already, but I just couldn't seem to get up.

'What's wrong with me…?'

Another tear rolled down my face. Why was I crying anyway? Geez. I'm foolish.

I heard a hustle in the bush behind me, but I didn't look up. I liked the view from where I was at. Nothing else to look at in the world…

I was by a waterfall and the sky was a dark blue. It was a full moon out tonight, and the sky was clear so you could see all the stars in the sky. The water was a grey-ish blue, but it reflected the sky wonderfully. The grass was moist and dark along with the trees in the background. You could hear all the crickets chirping from beyond the trees.

I tensed up when I felt a hand on my shoulder, but I instantly relaxed all the same. If it was an invader, they could take me away. No more than half a day here and I wanna leave.

Too bad that I can't anyway.

"Where you here all along?"

I nodded

"Damn it Chihiro! Do you know how much time I've spent looking for you?!"

I didn't answer

"Do you hear me?!"

I looked ahead

"CHIHIRO!"

Nothing new here really. I'm always the bad one. The one to get scolded at. I just wish that I had given up on that mission many years ago…

I felt a slap.

Nothing's changed after all.

I felt him remove his hand only to be replaced my two hands on each shoulder.

"Why did you have to go hitting her?" he asked

"But out!" my blond yelled back

"That's abuse and I won't let you do that to her Uzumaki!"

"I could do what ever I want with her!"

I was being carried by the blond now.

"Put her down Uzumaki."

"Do you want to know why she looks so much like me?"

Gaara glared at him and I leaned against Naruto's chest and gripped his shirt. I wouldn't risk meeting the redhead's glare.

"Why's that?"

"Well, my family's custom is that when an arranged marriage has been announced, the girl must change everything to look like the fiancé. She has to change and be like him in every way. Then, the female has to change her last name like her future husband so that they could pass as relatives without being separated. When we're old enough, however, the female must look the way she wants to. Which means changing her whole look."

I felt Gaara's eyes on me now.

"Isn't that right, Miyu, Chihiro?"

I didn't respond.

I felt my chin being pulled up and I had to face Naruto.

I nod and he leans down.

I feel his lips on mine and my eyes begin to close on their own.

When he finally releases me, I look down.

"What's wrong Miyu-chan? You never act this way when it was just a kiss…" he emphasize 'just' to piss of Gaara. He's planning on something, but what?

I snap out of my thoughts when I hear a growl. I turn to Gaara just in time to see him leave.

"No…" I whispered.

I jumped out of Naruto's arms and ran to the red head, but it was too late…

As soon as I reached him, he was already gone. I stiffly turned to Naruto and yelled,

"Why did you do that Naruto?!"

"Oh shut up. It was for your own good. I don't want you getting near that guy!"

"But you told him a freakin' lie Uzumaki! Why did you tell him a lie?!"

"Because, while you're in this village, this is your story to everyone else."

"I will not go lying to everyone else and do not go kissing me again Uzumaki!!!!" I yelled to his retreating back. "You should at least tell someone the truth!!!!!!"