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FYI Inner Sakura is in bold and regular Sakura will be normal

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Recap

Despite everything, she had to smile. It was so like Naruto to do something like this, and she couldn't blame him for that (plus all that dancing probably tired him out). Shaking her head she walked towards the closet and got a blanket and then made her way back to drape it over him. Kneeling down she placed her hand on his head and kissed him on the forehead. There would always be tomorrow she thought.

Standing up, she stretched until she heard a satisfying pop. She then made her way toward the television and shut it off, the move long since over. Shaking her way she headed towards the bathroom.

'Well', she thought ironically, 'I guess I will be getting that nice hot bath. Only it won't be so hot.'

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Sunlight streamed through her window as Sakura awoke. Glancing at her clock, she sighed and swore to herself she would never drink---ever. It was only 5:30 and with this killer headache, she doubted she would be getting back to sleep anytime soon. Deciding to get a head start on her day, Sakura grabbed and towel and some clothes to change into, she made her way to the bathroom.

Last night had been…interesting, she thought. Ino sure knew how to throw a party. And everything had been great until Naruto and she had to make that quick escape…

'Oh my god…Naruto!'

Resisting the urge the smack her head against the tiles, she put a hand to her mouth. How could she have forgotten about the little, okay, not so little, make out session on the couch. How was she supposed to face him after that! What was she suppose to say? Do?

'Oh please, you know you would so do it again in a heartbeat'

'Oh shut up. Besides you're not making my headache and better…'

'Don't get mad at me cause of your hormones, girl. It's not my fault'

'You know what? I'm to, ugh I don't know what I am but whatever it is it means I can't deal with you right know!'

'Fine, fine….besides, it's more fun to watch you squirm,' Her inner laughed, but said nothing else.

Deciding it was best to get out of the shower before she passed out due to all the heat, (and not just from the hot water) she grabbed her towel. Quickly drying herself off and changing into her clothes, she made her way over to the bathroom mirror.

Gazing into her reflection, she took a few deep breathes. 'Be calm and rational Sakura', she thought. 'As soon as Naruto wakes up, just ask him about what happened. Ask him why he did it. Ask him where he learned to kiss and when his hands got so—'

She shook her head. No need for those kinds of thoughts so early in the morning. Besides, she had just taken a shower and didn't need to take another, if you catch my drift.

Sighing, something she had been doing a lot lately, she turned toward the door. Since she was up, she might as well make some breakfast for herself and Naruto. And then she would use that opportunity to ask him about last night.

If only she didn't chicken out first.

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It was around 10 that Naruto woke up. He staggered into the kitchen, a disheveled mess. He didn't even say good morning to her as he sat down across from her, head landing painfully on the table.

"I feel like shit."

Despite herself, Sakura had to giggle. He looked so cute with his hair even messier than it was on a day to say basis. During the night, he must have tosses and turned a lot because his already loose sweatpants looked as if they were about to fall off (not that she minded, of course). Maybe if he got up they would just slip and—

Shaking her head, she stood and grabbed a cup that was on the counter. "Here" she said handing up the cup, "I made this for you. It should help with the headache you probably have." As he reached out to take the cup, he grunted his thanks.

Slow, antagonizing moments went by, well at least in Sakuras case. Finally, she mustered up the courage to ask him what would be the most embarrassing thing she ever asked.

"Naruto, about last night..." she trailed off.

Grunting, Naruto lifted his head. "Actually Sakura-chan, I wanted to talk to you about that."

Sakura swore her heart had stopped beating. Playing with a lock of her hair, something she did as a nervous habit, she began to run the scenario in the mind. 'Oh my god, he hates me! He's never going to speak to me again and I'm going to lose one of my best friends!!'

"What happened?"

'Oh no, I can't do this, I can't…

"Huh?"

Sheepishly, he rubbed the back of his neck. "Well it's all a bit fuzzy, I remember punching someone…though I don't know who. After that, it's all one big blur." He laughed

Oh. My. God…he didn't remember.

Nothing… zip, nada, zero. On one hand, she supposed this was Kamis way of making it up to her after all the terrible things he did, (okay, not terrible, just slightly annoying) and on the other hand, she couldn't stop the wave of sorrow that almost drowned her. He didn't remember…anything. Nothing at all.

"Sakura-chan, are you okay?"

Taking a shaky breath to stop herself from crying, she replied, "Oh, yea, I'm fine. Nothing big happened, we walked home, you took a shower, and we ended up watching a movie on the couch and…" she stopped. Should she say anything? If she did, what would happen to their friendship? Taking a deep breath once again, she decided to do what was best.

"…and you were so tired you just passed out on the couch." She even had to guts to giggle slightly after she said so. Getting up, she made her way over to the stove and fixed him a plate.

"Here you go, some nice breakfast!" Putting a cheerful smile on, she took her place back across from him.

Naruto glanced at her. Something didn't seem right. He had noticed the way she seemed to pause when telling him the events of last night. Sighing, he decided to dismiss it. If something important had happened, he would trust that Sakura would tell him. Grinning he said, "Alright, if you say so. Oh yum, did you make these pancakes?"

"Yup, there all for you Naruto" she said.

"Hehe, thanks!" With that said he dug into his 'special' breakfast, thinking that it was lucky Sakura was such a good friend.

Breakfast passed by in silence, Naruto was too busy eating to say anything and Sakura was still replaying last night's…activates in her mind. She repressed the urge to sigh once more, knowing now that that's all they'd be. Fantasies in her mind, nothing more than daydreams.

She shook her head. She needed to talk to someone.

She needed to talk to Ino/

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"YOU DID WHAT?!"

"Shh, keep your voice down, people are starring." Sakura said, frantically waving her arms.

As soon as Naruto had left, Sakura practically ran to Ino's. As soon as she saw her, Sakura burst into tears, and told her what had happened after she had left the part, though Ino hadn't been able to hear anything due to her sobs. So for half an hour Sakura had cried on Inos shoulder, and finally, when her cries had subsided, Ino took her down to the flower shop. She had said something about flowers being able to cheer people up no matter what the situation was.

And that was where they were now; sitting under the counter in the flower shop, with Sakura finishing her story. After the first few shouts of joy from Ino, Sakura had had it with people looking at her fun, so she dragged Ino down to sit under the counter and away from prying eyes.

"I can't believe it! He didn't remember anything? Nothing?"

Sighing Sakura said, "No…nothing."

"Then why didn't you tell him! You do know that people always recover their memories from their drunken nights sooner or later."

"I know Ino, but I just couldn't! I mean what if he hates me? And doesn't want to be friends anymore?" She exclaimed, on the verge of crying again.

Ino shook her head. For someone so smart, Sakura sure could be stupid. She was probably the only one in all of Konaha, no, the whole Fire Country, that didn't know that Naruto had it bad for her. Shaking her head she said, "Stop being an idiot. You know for a fact that Naruto isn't that kind of person. Now you need to stop feeling sorry for yourself and go tell him. Besides, this is your big chance to confess!" She said, winking.

Sakura sighed. Despite herself, she knew Ino was right and that Naruto would never to that to her. Still, she couldn't let go of her doubt.

"What if…what if this changes our friendship?" she said quietly. So quietly that Ino almost didn't catch it.

"You know…you may be surprised what could happen."

Ino turned, hearing a slight knock of the counter top. "Um...excuse me miss, could you—"

"Hey!" Ino said, cutting the woman off, "Can't you see we're a bit busy at the moment?"

"Hmph! Well excuse you!" the woman said, sticking her nose in the air as she made her way to the exit.

Sakura giggled, "That wasn't a very good idea Ino."

"Nah, it's cool. She gets on my nerves."

Glancing at each other the girls dissolved a fit of giggles. "Thanks Pig, you really are a good friend."

Smiling, Ino responded, "Anytime Forehead, now get out! You're bad for business!"

Laughing, Sakura waved her goodbyes as she walked towards the door.

Maybe this was going to be a good day after all.

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Sorry everyone for the delayed update…things are a bit hectic here lol

Sorry anyone was OCC -_- I tried my best lol, but I hoped you enjoyed the chapter. As for the next one, I'm not sure where I should go after this. IF you have any ideas please email me or let me know! They will be much appreciated3

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