Hey you guys! Wow two chapters in one day? I really am doing better with updating! Sorry you had to wait a few hours for this chapter I had to eat dinner and do homework… On another note I really, really like this story now. I'm getting really into it actually. This chapter is about two years later; the characters are just reflecting on a lot of things and such. I hope you enjoy it!

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO

Things are different
They're seniors now it's been two years since any of them hung out for real; life is pretty depressing for everyone. Naruto is different now he hangs around all these weird people who are into animals and stuff. Ino and Tenten stick around with their boyfriends for the most part and Hinata stays with them too, Neji doesn't want Hinata anywhere near Naruto or out of his sight. Sakura comes and goes she still hangs out with Ino and the rest of her friends; just not as much anymore. Sakura doesn't even look in Naruto's direction anymore; when she does look at him she almost cries because he just looks so broken without his two best friends and his girlfriend. Then there's Sasuke, Sakura doesn't look at him either; he's different now even since Sayuri came into his life, he goes to wild parties and drinks. Sayuri thinks it's so cool of him while Sakura thinks he's just throwing his life away. At night she cries for her two boys because of one stupid, idiotic, girl their friendship is over.

Looking back on the past
Ino was cleaning out her closet; she had things from when she was freakin twelve. It was time for a new makeover, she was 17 now and she just needed a change in her life. While looking around her closet she noticed a scrapbook she picked it up off the floor. On the cover it said 'BEST FRIENDS FOREVER' and it had a picture of her, Sakura, Sasuke and Naruto. Thinking back she remembers Sakura made this for her on her thirteenth birthday; opening the scrap book on the first page there was a note it had three different handwritings on it. The first one was from Sakura her hand writing looked neat and elegant; the note said:

Dear Ino-Chan, pig, ugly (whatever one you prefer),

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wow we've been BEST friends for four years; now what to say… Ino you're pretty much awesome if anyone other than Sasuke and Naruto disagrees kick their ass kay! Ino you were my first girl friend and you've been awesome. Keep staying the way you are now!

~Sakura

The next one was from Sasuke:

Yamanaka,

Happy birthday, you've been my friend for a long time and even though at first I hated you I realize now you are okay. You've got guts and you're not afraid of much I've noticed. Don't go changing on us.

Sasuke

The last one was from Naruto:

Ino,

Wow thirteen that's a pretty freakin sweet number you got there! Happy birthday! I want you to remember the gang will always be here for you, we will never split that's a promise! Thanks for always being cool and even helping with my pranks you're one cool girl. Don't ever change and remember bobble your head back and forth to the music bitch!

-Naruto

Ino laughed how ironic, her three best friends are telling her not to go changing and look at them! They all are different; Sasuke doesn't give a damn anymore, Naruto hangs out with kids who liked animals and who had bad childhoods and then there's Sakura who's miserable and just wishes Sayuri never came to their school.

Hanging on

Naruto was hanging onto a thread; at any moment he thought he was going to die. Why did the bastard have to get a girlfriend? It would've saved a lot of trouble if he didn't; he looked down disappointed he even broke his promise to Ino; he knew she probably didn't even remember the promise but still a promise was a promise. Sighing he looked up at the curious faces they all had the look that wanted to know what was with him. He gave them a fake smile and looked at his phone. No one had texted or even called him in a while; who would?

Coffee Shop times

Ino was out with Shikamaru, they both were surprised to even still be together; especially after what happened to the group. They were at the gang's old coffee shop, Ino loved the smell and Shikamaru loved the vibe; they hadn't been there in over a year. Their waitress came to their table and was about to ask what they wanted but instead gasped. "Oh! Shikamaru and Ino right; oh goodness it's been such a long time since you and your friends have come here!"

Startled Ino look at the waitress then looking back into her memories she remembered this girl, her name was Sumire, she always served them no matter what. Smiling Ino nodded politely and agreed with her. "One day you all just disappeared, I mean once in a while Sasuke, Sakura or Naruto comes in but always by themselves and they always look depressed. Strange isn't it?"

Before Ino could retort something nasty at the poor girl Shikamaru intervened by saying "I'm sorry we prefer not to talk about them or anyone something's have happened over the years and it's a touchy topic for us."

"Oh of course I'm sorry I didn't mean to be in your business."

"It's alright Sumire; Ino will have a brownie no nuts please and we'll both have black coffee."

"Alright your orders will be here shortly."

"Thanks Shika I can't ever calm myself when people talk about those three."

"No problem but Ino you need to control yourself I won't always be there to save you from a fight with someone."

"I know but…AUGH! Why does this have to happen to us?"

"Who knows Ino, it's just life."

Ino was about to say something but heard a little bell from the door and looked to see who it was; it was Hinata and she had a thoughtful look on her face. She must be thinking of when Naruto asked her out here Ino thought.

"Hey Hinata come over here!"

Startled Hinata looked around and saw Ino flailing her arms around yelling for Hinata while Shikamaru had his face in his hands. Hinata smiled and walked over and sat next to Ino.

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So this chapter wasn't as long as I hoped but it got its point across overall. Yes I realize there wasn't many characters in this chapter don't worry everything will start coming together next chapter. I know I said I'd only do like two chapters but I'm thinking AT LEAST five chapters then I'm done : ) hopefully at least haha. So I'm done I'll update as soon as I can but Christmas break is in a few days and I have homework and reports and my finals are coming up soon. Wish meh luck!

~Lily