Umm..Hi? My midterms start on Sunday.

This Sunday. Sucks cacti, right?

But ill do my best to update! I told myself, I should really go back to my story, but then I was all like, 'Ok! But lets wat till I get 25 reviews, then I'll post it!'

But, I have not reached my goal. So, please know: I will not post the next chapter until I get 50 reviews.

Thank You everyone who read, reviewed, Faved, Alerted and/or enjoyed reading this! You have really, really boosted my motivation and are the reason as to why my confidence has taken a rather large leap!

I love you all!

Also, I believe its time I shared this to the part of the world that is aware of , and is currently reading this:

Sakura member of Akatsuki-love is the first ever person to review on Of Old Friends and Surfboards. (Which is this story, dearie. …Do YOU under-sTANd? *Blink Blink* …*Sigh* That's a 'no' right?) So, Thank You, love!

And I owe whitefang245 a big HUG! *Glomps white-y.*…*In such a way, white-y's beautiful head hit the floor.* *WHY ARENT YOU WAKIN UP?!*

Sakura: YOU! *pant pant*

AAHH!! *Pickes up spork* *Points spork at..at..that thing*

Sakura: That thing is your favorite character! Which you have abandoned 2 chapters ago, you good-for-nothing authoress! I'm one of the main characters! Arent I supposed to have royal treatment, or something?!

…

What gave you that idea?

Sakura: *Points at Kakuzu who is at the moment sipping StarBucks coffee, at Hidan who is on the Internet researching jokes, Deidera who is sleeping on a couch, legs kicked up on the coffee table, and head tilted to the side slightly, Sasori who is reading a book, Itachi who is eating ice cream, Kisame who is getting a massage by some random lady, Pein who is writing and reading some business papers on a big desk, and Konan somewhere nearby folding a paper into a kitten.*

Where's Zetsu and Tobi?

Sakura: *points in other direction, where Zetsu and Tobi are playing a nice game of Uno*

Hidan: Hey! Listen to this! Why's a math book always so sad?

Kisame: 'Cuz I threw it out the window last week?

Hidan: NO! 'Cuz its filled with problems!

…

That was gay.

Hidan: Yeah.. Yeah that was.. Here's another. Why cant a mexican play Uno? Because they might take the green card! Get it?

Yes, love. I get it. Now come here and cuddle with me, seeing as though you are just too cute!!

Hidan: *Shrugs and walks up to Pali* *Hugs Pali*

*Hugs back*

*VERY tightly*

Pein: *Looks up from work* Paligirl101 does not own us, and we do not own ourselves.

Before

"No! No- I-I I mean.. I.." He sighed, "Me and Hinata were nothing. She just wanted someone to be with so that she could prove to Neji that she was independent. All it was was a couple more 'get-togethers' without Shino and Lovey-Dovey talk in public. We're like best friends, I could never touch Hinata. The thing is.. I have a thing for Ino, too. Hinata knows about it. We 'Broke-Up' because I was caught flirting with some tourists. Tenten caught me and told Neji, so I had to end the relationship. Anyways, Hinata's into Naruto."

"So, you're not back together?"

"No, we're just normal friends. But we wanna stay 'together' for a couple more weeks, then BOOM, we'll end it all and be normal friends."

"Whoa.."

"But now I know everything. Thanks Kura! Ill talk to Ino and Hinata! Bye!"

"..Bye.." But he was long gone.

Some Monologue! Inner complained.

Tell me about it!

Now

It was 8:45 a.m when Sakura got out of the Mini-Market, with Kankuro whom was holding 3 more of her bags.

"Huh. That's interesting.."

"Right? Hey, you know FishFace's getting here tomorrow?"

The 17 year old smirked, "This is officially the7th time you told me in a day and a half,SweetHeart."

"Oh, really? Haha. Sorry. Anyways, can I-"

"Borrow my ride? Sure, I'd let you. Will I? No."

"Wh-?"

"Because, little miss Temari got it confiscated by the cops when making out with Shikamaru in it past parking hours in front of the bank."

Sakura LOL'ed.

Literally. I mean like, people were pointing. Well, that was the tourists. All the locals knew her. Knew that it was normal.

"Oh Kami. Really? What are you gonna do now? Will you get it back?"

Kankuro smiled reassuringly and nudged her a bit without dropping the contents in his arms, "Yeah. Don't worry." He sighed, and if is arms weren't busy, he would've streamed a hand through his hair.

"Ah, man. Now I have to take the bus, I guess. Oh well!"

The pair comfortably walked down the street in the direction of her house in complete silence. Kankuro stole a glance of his pink-haired friend; He should ask her out sometime.

If only she were more of a girl by just 10%, she might say yes. The temporarily depressed teenager mentally groaned out in frustration; why did she do this to him?!

Seriously, sometimes, he just really wanted to say, 'Screw this!' and make out with her!

If only she wasn't such a goddarned guy. I mean like, she probably had a six-pack for freak's sake! The Hell?!

The worst part: She knew.

She knew he had feelings for her, but she just acted casual around him. Like normal friends, but he was able to read the hidden clues. The body language. He read them clearly. It all just literally read, 'I know your secret. I'm not dense.' But she just didn't do anything about it.

Ah, well. Life for him wasn't exactly all rainbows and sunshine, but being a close friend would do.

"Need me to bring the stuff up?"

"No, thanks anyways."

"Alright," He put the things on her doorstep, "Later, Sakura."

"Bye, Kitty."

She watched as he jogged away towards iHop.

I can swear to ya, he's just like Chouji. Eating nonstop.

Yeah, but Chouji gets bigger, Kankuro doesn't.

Sakura sighed as she entered the house.

"Hey, girls!" Sakura found them on the couch watching TV and munching on chips.

"Hey, Sakura!"

"The house looks great! Thanks! C'mere and get your paychecks!"

"We want them in cash, please!"

"Of course, Ayame!" Sakura giggled as she pulled out her wallet.

"Twenty for you, and twenty for you. Alright?"

The young redheads smiled big and wide, "Thanks, Sakura!" They chimed together.

"Alright, now don't cause your mother any trouble, you got that?"

They both nodded furiously, "Sure thing! Bye!"

"Bye." And with that the girls bounced away like the hyperactive bunnies they really were.

"Alright. Next on the list was to get gossip from Ino, but I think she's a bit busy with Kiba right now..hehe.." She wondered out loud as she put away all the things.

She turned to the 'memory' table that held all these pictures, souveniers and other things. The table wasn't too big, but it was long and stuck to the wall. The wall it stuck on was also filled with pictures.

She picked up the stuffed Shamu whale which was supposed to be black and white, but thanks to Kisame (which this is also from) and spray paint, it was all blue, and had cut out 'teeth' from paper stuck to the opened mouth.

FLASHBACK

"I'm really, really sorry, love." The large man hugged her as they watched that big fat fish swim around in the tank. They were in that underground place, where you see things from underwater.

"I didn't mean to. I swear."If possible, he hugged her tighter.

"No. I'm mad at you, Kisame! I cant believe you're so blind!" she complained, trying her best to push him away.

No luck.

"No you're not!" He teased, "You want to be mad at me. But you know you cant, Saku." He leaned his head down a bit to rest his cheek on her head.

The whale did some backflip. But Sakura couldn't care less; Kisame had drank alll her lemonade!

"Ill buy you another one~" He sing-songed, smirk in place. He hugged her tighter.

"But that one tasted good! You knew I wanted it! I told you: 3 sips!"

He chuckled, "Sakura, I took 1 gulp."

"That's not the point! You finished it, and its burning like Hell!"

He let go abruptly, therefore surprising her.

…

"Are you really that hot?"

"Y-yes."

My God, he had world's most serious face on. Oh my, was he really mad?

"Would you do anything to cool off?"

"Pretty much, yeah.."

He smiled evilly, "Well then, come on." Kisame grabbed her tiny hand in his larger one and pulled her up and out into the summer Florida heat.

"Wh-where are we going?"

"Don't worry, I've gotcha."

They were walking out of the show area and were now passing the souvenir stores. Was he gonna buy her another drink?

Suddenly, large hands positioned themselves on her waist and swiftly picked her up and on his shoulders.

Surprised, she let out a squeak, and then understood what was happening. She was now sitting on his shoulders, hands in his thick blue hair, and they were headed towards- OH!

Oh my Kami! Yes! Yes! Those beloved fans that sprayed water at the same time! He was taking her there! Oh thank you, Kami, for giving her such a great brother! Sakura swore she'd do anything for hi-

((Splat!))

Sakura, dumbfoundd, found herself laying in ice. That jerk dropped her in one of those barrel-shaped things that were filled to the brim with cool ice and bottled drinks-

Ice.

Cool Ice.

She was literally in a barrel of ice.

"Oh! Kisame! If you werent so sweaty, id kiss you right here! I love you!"

He laughed as she swung her legs back and forth on the side of the container. She stuck her arms as deep as they would go in that cherished heap of heaven. Kisame watched as his sister's face glowed with pure bliss. He ruffled her hair, got two handfuls of ice, and stuck them into his shirt, rubbed them on his arms and face, and slipped a couple down his short-clad legs.

"I love you too, sweetie."

"H-hey! What are you-?! Miss?! That's for beverages only!" Kisame glared at the intruder; owner of the little store-thingy he supposed.

"My sister wants to cool off." He sneered, pointy teeth showing slightly, but that was enough for the man to nod furiously and back away

"R-right!S-sorry! Excuse me!" He laughed nervously before running back to wherever he came from.

Kisame's gaze caught a souvenir store; it had stuffed Killer Whales everywhere in various sizes. A particular one with a rather pointy fin on top caught his eye.

He murmured a quick, "Be right back," as he kissed her forehead before jogging to the store.

12 minutes later, Kisame returned with a, once-upon-a-time, Killer Whale which was spray-painted blue, and had little fangs coming out of the open mouth made out of paper. It was colored beige, so she was guessing it was from their map. Sakura's eyes adjusted to the..shark whale? Killer shark?

"For me?" She extracted an arm from the ice to point at the Shamu Shark.

"Yup." He nudged it into her face, "Rawr."

She squealed in delight as she snatched it from him, "Eeee! Thank you!" She reached for the collar of his shirt, and instead caught the middle part, and tugged not-too-gently forcing him to lean down, and hugged him tightly.

FLASHBACK

"So," she put the Killer Shark back into its rightful spot, "Lets filter the pool."

With a bag of chips!