It's only been a day since I updated…school's resuming tomorrow so I'm making three chapters for now. I have to make up for not updating early…

Still guessing who that mystery guy is? You're gonna find out soon enough!

Chapter 2: Date

Ino…His voice sounded lean and muscular. How she loved that voice. She wanted to hear it again and again…Her daydreaming was cut off by him speaking again.

Our date…have you forgotten?

Oh yeah! They have a date today. She had forgotten because she busy in the shop.

Sorry. I forgot. Are we still gonna do it now? Ino asked, a little embarrassed that she forgot about it.

The guy nodded and then walked up to the door. Are you coming or are you coming? He was offering her a hand.

To think that I had a choice. Ino simply smiled as she took his hand and they walked out of the flower shop together.

Wait! Ino stopped on her tracks as they were already about to leave. I still have to close up the shop. She ran to the shop quickly and locked the door. Then she came back and held on his hand again. She looked up at him, only to meet his eyes. Shall we go?

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=Konoha fair=

There was an ongoing festival today. He thought it was nice that they would come and join in with the fun.

People were looking oddly at the strange 'couple'. They weren't actually a couple but that was what the other people would call them. Most girls on their way were giving death glares to the Ino. While guys looked as somebody just died. (Ami: *sigh* I hate fan girls/boys myself!)

She felt really proud. Her. Having a date with the HIM. The most popular guy of all Konoha. What more can she ask for? She's a really lucky girl…

The fair really brings back old times. She felt like she was a kid again.

He paid for their entrance and the woman in charge gave them some their pass.

I hope you two 'love birds' will enjoy. The woman said sweetly.

Ino giggled as she saw that he was blushing again.

C'mon, Ino. Let's go. He replied, ignoring the fact that he was blushing and held on her tight.

'Guys. Really hard to understand…then again he's really cute when he blushes' She thought as she looked around her, Yeah…let's go!

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The rides. The games. The snacks…All in one place!

Ino! Somebody else was calling her. Who could it be? She didn't hear the voice for she was busy thinking on what to do first.

Ino! The voice called again but she wouldn't look back.

C'mon, Ino! It's like you don't know us! This time, the voice was closer. As if only a few feet behind her. But still, she was not responding.

Ino! Are you even in there?! HELLO! She snapped out from her thoughts as somebody waved his/her hand in front of her face.

She turned around, and saw pink.

So it was SAKURA that had been calling her all this time.

I'm sorry. I was thinking…Ino explained. Her friend merely just rolled her eyes.

You should do better than that, PIG! I think that because you were too fat, that your ear drums got damaged. We'd better put you in the hospital! Sakura teased.

Just then, a blonde guy popped out from behind her.

HI, Sakura-chan, Ino-chan. Naruto greeted, with that fox-grin of his.

Hi, Naruto. Both girls greeted, having fake smiles plastered on their faces.

So, what brings you here, Naruto? Ino asked, a little bit suspicious.

He looked at Sakura, who was looking a little worried and back at Ino.

I uh…He rubbed the back of his neck.

Stalking Billboard-brow or here to see me? She said teasingly

N—no! I mean yes! I mean, stalking Sakura-chan, yes. Here to see you, No! Naruto said, still a little bit suspicious.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN STALKING ME? I THOUGHT WE WERE HERE ON A DATE!! Sakura punched Naruto on the head.

Ino laughed at the whole scene. So I was right. You two ARE dating.

Sakura and Naruto blushed crimson red. YOU SHUT UP!

Excuse me…

All of them turned to see who see who said that. WHAT?!

Gaara sweat dropped at their anger.

Gaara-kun! I forgot you were even here! Gomen…Ino bowed down at Gaara.

That little act made Sakura thinking…

'Since when does Ino say Gaara-kun?!'

She had a devilish smile on her face, that meant she already has payback for Ino finding out about their (Naruto ad Sakura's) date. Please. Ino. When was the last time you even called Gaara like that…I think that's really something new?

Ino blushed and Gaara just remained silent…

Naruto was puzzled. What did Sakura mean anyway? Isn't that how everybody calls everyone? Umm…Sakura-chan? I don't understand any word you just said.

Everybody-except Naruto-sweat dropped.

She means she thought Gaara and I was an item. She explained.

I still don't undertstand…I thought 'item' meant things. Not people. Naruto REALLY had no clue…

This time, everybody fell…Anime style.

FOR THE LOVE OF KAMI! Just look for it in the dictionary! You seem to not know anything! So much for being Sakura's boyfriend…Ino mumbled the last sentence for herself. But Sakura still managed to hear.

HE IS NOT MY BOYFRIEND! Sakura screamed.

But—I thought—Naruto was cut off by Sakura.

STAY OUT OF THIS!

Uh…

I SAID STAY OUT! Sakura spat out.

Fine...Naruto didn't want Sakura to get angry. She's really someone who you'll want to annoy but then again, someone who you won't want to.

Sakura…Ino said, to cut off the two. So you two are really…you know…

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Thought so…Ino said, looking like a really smart person…

No we are not! Sakura managed to contradict with Ino's suspicion. We are not…yet…

Ino smiled. At least I was partially right! So, when are you really planning on saying yes to him?

Now…Sakura murmured.

What was it again…? I didn't quite understand you…LOUDER please! Ino said, pretending to get closer so she can hear.

NOW, GODDAMIT! Sakura faced Naruto and kissed him in front of the crowd.

The crowd that had formed since earlier-because of the noise they caused-sent out 'awws' for the two. (Ami: Sorry for not mentioning the 'crowd' earlier. Forgot to)

Ino felt really happy for her friend. She finally had courage to tell Naruto yes…and, in front of a lot of people too! Just as she was admiring Sakura and Naruto's moment, somebody tapped her shoulder.

That was really sweet of you. Gaara said his voice gentler than before.

She blushed at that compliment. Thanks…

A few minutes after the crowd went away, Sakura and Naruto went to the other two…

Thanks, guys for helping us…Naruto said, bowing down to show his gratitude. How can we ever repay you?

Ino thought for a while and it came to her…You and pinky join us and have a double date…

Hah! You two were having a date all along! Sakura said.

N—no we're not! Ino stuttered…AGAIN!

Sakura smirked. I know you're lying! You stutter when you lie or when you're nervous! Then ran away from the furious Ino

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The guys were just there, in the background.

So, Gaara…Naruto started a conversation. You and Ino-chan are dating, eh? You're so lucky?

Gaara's eyebrow twitched at that. And I thought you loved Sakura.

Yeah. I do. I was just messing up with you. C'mon. Let's go get the girls before they kill each other. Naruto excused as he went after Sakura.

Might as well join him. He smirked as he went towards a real pissed Ino.

That Billboard-brow really made me mad! She's REALLY gonna get it! Ino said, clenching her fist.

*ahem*

She turned around to see who it was.

Gaara.

Gaara-kun! I didn't see you there! What do you want? She asked sweetly.

Let's go get something to eat. I know Naruto and Sakura are already waiting for us at the restaurant. He smiled.

'smile…it looks familiar…' She was then interrupted by Gaara.

Shall we go? He asked, wrapping an arm on her shoulder.

I'm actually hungry myself…so, sure!

They then began to walk.

'That smile…was something…vaguely familiar…'