DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN NARUTO
SUMMARY: he was her best friend and so was he to her. They spent a decade together and even celebrated that special holiday. But what if one day, she wakes up with her best friend no longer there but someone else? SASUINO.
A/N: this is what i came up with during my short vacation from school. It's kind of mushy but don't be discouraged because i think it isn't that bad [i think -.-]... if you don't find it interesting or pleasing just stop reading but DON'T FLAME. CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISMS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE MOST WELCOME. i still don't know how this thing will go but I'll update every now and then, I'll inform you if it'll be late.
"so Ino" Itachi started while they were walking
"hm?" Ino looking up to him
"how are things at school?" he asked her
"everything's practically the same before you guys left" she said
"really? So Lady Tsunade's still the principal?"
"yup, how about you? This is the first time I saw you since college"
"I'm fine, college fun and all but high school's different – it's a lot innocent"
"what do you mean by that?" she asked him confused. She always thought college was much fun and enjoying since you get to do what always want and the school hours aren't that long
"let's just say, you're still a kid" he chuckled softly his hand placed Ino's head
"tch. You're no fun" she hissed
"that's okay, so have you talked to him yet?" he inquired
"him?" she repeated playing deaf
"yes him – Hidan" he said bluntly
"oh him, nothing" Ino grew quiet, she was a little sensitive when it came to this topic it was the reason Sasuke doesn't bring it up to her. Hidan was Ino's ex-boyfriend two years ago when they were still freshmen and they were seniors. Hidan is Itachi's friend, close-friend along with Pain, Konan, Tobi, Sasori, Deidara, Kisame, Kakuzu and Zetsu. They all went to the same high school except Tobi and they were now all in college.
"is it okay to talk about him? I think he still likes you" Itachi implied
"yeah it's okay, I don't mind. How is he?" Ino asked curiously but still looking down a bit uncomfortable
"he's taking up management after his parents forbade him from becoming a priest. He told us that he'll be taking over the family business after graduating since he's an only child but you probably know that"
"oh" was Ino's response. She didn't know if she should be happy his not going to be a priest or sad at the fact he let her go and not coming back after he didn't became one – a priest.
"well, were already here Ino. You're house didn't change very much" he complimented
That was fast she thought. "thank you Itachi, please tell Hidan I said hi … or maybe don't" she said gloomily
"you're welcome Ino, I shouldn't have said what I said. I think I made you sad, I'm sorry" he sincerely stated looking at her with his eyes with pure compassion and care for the blonde
"heh. That's okay, I always wanted to know how he's been" she assured him
"if that so, I'll be going now. Bye" he smiled at her
"bye Itachi, thank you. Please take care"
"won't you give me uhm well a goodnight hug?" he asked her playfully
If he wanted a kiss, I would give it to him gladly but a hug is a good consolation she thought to herself while her arms wrapped around Itachi as if she was a blanket. Itachi hugged her back and whispered, "you're even prettier now than you were before, sweet dreams Ino-chan" breaking from the hug, he walked home alone waving a hand to Ino his back facing her. Ino was left with bright red cheeks and the scent of Itachi wrapped around her body.
When she recovered from the "sweet embrace" she opened the gate and went inside. That was already 9:00pm when she arrived.
"Dad, I'm home" she greeted
"Ehem, where have you been little lady?" her dad asked in a serious tone
Oh crap, I forgot to call she said to herself, "I'm sorry dad, I forgot to call you. I was over at Uchiha's, I helped Sasuke with his homework" she lied
"Sasuke? It's been so long since he came to visit, well aren't you going to kiss your dad?" he asked her sweetly, Ino kissed his dad on the cheek and hugged him tightly, "love you dad" she told him
"be careful next time sweet heart and please don't forget to call, okay?"
"sure thing dad, you're the best!" she cheered. Ino broke the hugged and went up stairs to her room to dress up and get ready for bed.
She looked up the mirror after washing her face and recalled everything that happened that day. She was with her crush and he even walked her home – Itachi but she forgot to ask why he was here. It was school days and for him to be here was not on the list. Then there's Sasuke, the man who was always there for her, he was like a brother to him, he was her best friend. And then there's Hidan, the man she loved deeply only to break up with her because he was going to be a priest and as painful as it seemed they've broken up because she supported what he wanted – she thought of love that way, selfless and pure. He wiped the dripping water from her face and went to bed, ready for the next thing ahead.
[YAMANAKA RESIDENCE]
(Ringing of alarm clock)
Morning already she thought to herself. She took a bath, changed into her school uniform then went downstairs to get a bowl of cereals and milk for her breakfast. Her dad wasn't at home at the time, he was out on a meeting that early. Her dad became a workaholic after her mother passed away but Ino's dad never forgot to play the two parts of being a mother and father, in his busy time he would check up on Ino once in a while and if he was home early, he made it up with her. After breakfast, she washed the bowl and brushed her teeth ready for school.
[UCHIHA RESIDENCE]
"Sasuke honey, wake up" his mother tapped him then hugged him
"Mom, I'm awake" he said with his eyes closed
"come down for breakfast, I made eggs and bacon" she cheerfully said
"okay mom, just give me five more minutes" he hissed
"oh no you don't, up now!" his mother demanded
"okay okay" he stood up wiping his face
"I'll be downstairs, I'll wait for you" his mother closed the door and into the kitchen
Sasuke always thought his mother was sweet, how she wakes her up every morning and showers her with love. It's also the one thing that made Sasuke think why his father had another woman, what more could he want? His mother was already the best. But he shook off the thought not wanting to ruin his day – at least he knew his mother loved his father very much. He took a shower and changed into his uniform then went downstairs to eat breakfast with his mom and his brother.
"what time did Ino left yesterday?" he asked them
"I walked her home" Itachi replied
"why?" he asked an eyebrow raised
"and why not?" Mikoto interrupted
"mom" Sasuke said irritated his mother butted in
"we talked about things" Itachi said
"what things?" Sasuke inquired
"that's between us Sasuke just eat your breakfast" Itachi then focused on his food to eat and be merry
"whatever" Sasuke muttered
"Itachi, I always wondered why you went home yesterday. Don't you have classes?" Mikoto asked her son
"nope, classes ended early this year but we'll have an early start for summer" Itachi said in between eating
"oh that's good, I have someone around." Their mother said cheerfully. Their mother was planning to have a 2 week vacation in Europe next month and since Itachi was home, she could go on to the trip with her friends. Even if Mikoto had 2 sons, she still looked young and fresh as if she was in her early 20's but she was already in her late 30's. Her friends kept her company when Fugaku left for business trips then later finding out he was having an affair with another woman. That incident almost broke their family apart but she stayed strong against the tides. Their father decided to keep the affair and homed the woman in the United States. This was also kept from Itachi and Sasuke.
"I'm finished, I'm going now" Sasuke stood up and left the table to brush his teeth then leave for school.
[AT SCHOOL]
Sasuke was a bit excited today, he was going on a date with Karin. He was enticed by Karin's voice, she was stupendous singer. She wasn't really beautiful, she was sweet and caring and her curves they were hot! He couldn't take his mind off of her, she was just too cute to resist. He wondered where he would take her today, see a movie? A walk on the park, eat at a restaurant.............
"Sasuke!" a hand waved at him causing him to forget his thoughts
"Hey" he greeted her back, it was Karin. She was waiting for him to arrive
"Good morning Sasuke-kun" she chirped
"same to you" he was out of words. One moment he was thinking of her and now she's in front of him. He was his band mate since their sophomore year but it was up until now he noticed her. Karin on the other hand had always admired him.
"so were you taking me later hotshot?" she smirked
"let's see, hm.." he laid a finger on his chin. "it's a surprise" he smiled at her causing Karin to melt. His smile was genuine, he didn't gave it anyone who he didn't care about. He wouldn't even fake it to someone happy, it was priceless.
"I love this!" she said wide-eyed in awe
"I'll walk you to class if you don't mind" he offered
"of course I wouldn't" she told him everyone's going to get jealous she thought to herself while walking side by side with him, his hand intertwine with hers.
"Good morning Ino" Karin greeted Ino on the hallway
"oh! Good morning to you too" Ino smiled at her a bit surprised to find her walking while holding hands with Sasuke on the hallway.
"Ino, what are you doing here?" Sasuke asked
"Nothing, I just like to feel the breeze. It's refreshingly fresh" Ino lied.
"Oh okay! We'll be going now" Sasuke and Karin resumed their walk to the sophomore building but he turned around to look at Ino and made a thumbs sign while smirking
"that ass is really doing it smoothly" she thought to herself while faking a smile to Sasuke. The truth was Ino was their waiting for Sasuke, she knew Sasuke would always take the back gate of the school to avoid fangirls swarm at him and it was much peaceful there. She was supposed to tell Sasuke what to do later on the date but figured since it was going smoothly she didn't bother ruin the moment. She was also supposed to tell him about Hidan but she knew it could wait.