*Kiba's POV*

"Raymond, his partner and his brother are all in jail never to see bail again," my mother informed everyone "The boy, Jake will be taken into protection just in case anyone comes after him for the information he's holding."

"How is she?" I asked turning my attention to the doctor who just came around the corner.

"She's stable," the doctor explained "But she may have some memory loss."

"How much?" Ryo asked.

"That is unclear, normally we would just stitch the injury but her loss of memory was caused by having a few minor head injuries over the month. I recommend that you act like nothing happened by doing the same activities during the day."

"Would we be able to see her?" I inquired.

"As long as you're careful of the cords and equipment in the room."

"When Irie regains her memory let her know that Jake wants to see her again. We can keep him in protection until Christmas," my mother waved on her way out "I do hope that things go smoothly."

Ryo and I entered the room followed by Sasori and Kenji. The brothers had to go back to work while their sister was away and only the one brother was able to return when she was found. Irie laid quietly on the bed, I couldn't resist pushing some hair off her cheek. She stirred and her eyes fluttered open.

"Irie are you okay?" I asked.

"Who are you?" she gazed about the room "Daddy who is he?"

I felt hurt but at the same time understood. Ryo gently pushed me to the side with an apologetic glance. A woman came into the room dramatically and pulling Sasuke along with her.

"My baby," she pulled Irie into a hug "Oh my baby, I'm so glad you're okay."

"Mommy, it's been too long," she nearly whined "Who is this with you?"

"I found him outside waiting by a motorcycle."

"Irie my dear," Ryo cleared his throat "That boy would be Sasuke, a classmate of yours. This one would be Kiba, your boyfriend."

"Don't tell me you set up your daughter with some…boy," the woman screamed.

"You're one to talk Sophie; you've been trying to find her a boyfriend for years!"

"Oh don't make this seem like it's my fault Ryo!"

"Stop it!" Irie's eyes started to water "Don't argue!"

"Irie please don't cry," I asked softly moving closer.

She sniffled murmuring "Kiba."

"Do you remember me?"

She held her head a bit "A little, though Sasuke is hot."

I felt hurt but really hoped that it was the memory loss that was talking, I knew Sasuke had grown feelings for her and would like this little memory loss trip. Sasuke moved forward as the parents were sent out of the room. Her eyes sparkled as he moved closer, I glanced at him and he exchanged the same look. We were both worried that this might – just might break up their friendship because she's going to want to be with Sasuke more then him.

"Irie," Sasuke started "Let's get you dressed; I'll drive you back to school."

She smiled grabbing hold of my arm as she got out of bed a little unsteadily. Kenji had already left to try to calm their parents down while Sasori stayed watching unnerved about the situation. It took all three to help her get dressed, by the time she was ready Ryo had walked back into the room.

"Irie my child, where are you going?" he blinked at her wrapped around Sasuke.

"Sasuke is taking me back to school," she beamed "I've never rode a motorcycle before."

"Take care of her," I told him "Help her Sasuke, please."

"Of course," Sasuke replied eyes as serious as ever "You're my best friend."

After they left the room Sasori turned to me "You're just letting her go?"

"Not a chance, but the best way for her to get her memories back would be to not fight against her. She wants Sasuke then Sasuke will remind her about everything she forgot."

*Sasuke's POV*

I got Irie on the bike, she held on tight as we rode back to the school. It felt wonderful having her arms around me and wanting you instead of Kiba. Ever since that incident with Deidara last year when she came running to me for help – actually I went to her when she was down – I've wanted her to love me and not to become the best friend that I am.

"Sasuke," she whispered my name once I got her on the couch in her dorm "Stay here, with me, please."

"Sure," I replied maybe a little too quickly.

It was silent for the most part, that was until she turned and pulled me into a kiss. It just felt so right that I put my arms around her waist completely forgetting about her boyfriend.

"Let's not tell," she gave a kiss between each word "Kiba doesn't need to know."

"Know what?" I was delirious.

"About us."

Her words set in and I pushed her away "Wait, what? You're going to have to walk me through."

She sighed "The moment I saw Kiba I remembered exactly who he is. I want to keep something away from him; I want to get this feeling out of me now."

"What feeling?"

"The feelings I have for you Sasuke," she kissed me again "Playing a game of memory loss is the perfect excuse to be with you."

"So you don't have memory loss?"

"I still have it. I don't know what happened the past couple of years but I do remember my first year at this school," she pulled away frustrated "I over heard the doctor say it was memory loss and I was going to claim a fast recovery."

"Why didn't you? Kiba, your father, they're all worried sick about you."

"Then my mother came in dragging you. I remember as a child she always brought home some new guy hoping I would marry them, it was the perfect excuse. I can act like I was when I was a child, falling for the one mommy brought home but still have the same attitude as before – taking no shit from anyone."

"I do like that about you," I mumbled "But why me?"

"You were there for me after Deidara abused me, and now every time I see Sakura hanging off you I get angry."

"Jealous? Of a girl that I absolutely hate?"

"No, angry that she can't take a hint that you're not interested. Jealous that I know you like someone but fear that it's not me."

"Now, that's not true," I caressed her cheek knowing this is all wrong "I love you Irie. From the first time I saw you at school, ever since you came to me instead of Kiba when you needed help. I grew to love you more as the days went by and felt more hurt when I became the best friend, yet thrilled that I can still stand by you without feeling out of place. But you love Kiba; we can't do this to him, not behind his back."

"Then I'll dump him," she exclaimed like it was that simple "I want to be with you Sasuke, I just can't hold these feelings back anymore."

"No, I think this accident is messing with your head," I felt my heart break but I knew it had to be done "Talk to me in a month if you still feel this way but in the meantime you should be spending time with your boyfriend – Kiba."

She huffed at my reasoning "Fine, I'll do it your way. Just don't go getting a girlfriend during this time."

"I will always be waiting for you Irie, but I don't think you're in the right mind to make all these claims."

I gave her a gentle kiss on the forehead and left. After a deep sigh of who knows why I went to find Kiba to tell him what just happened. He agreed with me, said that Irie's been feeling distant lately and that maybe giving her a month to think things through will be a good idea. If she decided to have a fling with me Kiba is okay with it, he knows that Irie did love him in the past and understands that their relationship maybe over.

"Go for it Sasuke," Kiba insisted "I know you'll take good care of her."

"But she's supposed to be with you," I argued, not quite sure why.

"And you've loved her since you first saw her," he smirked "We've been best friends since we were kids; I know you well my friend."

"Okay, yes I love Irie, but none of this feels right."

"When this month is done take her out on a couple of dates. Let Irie decide if her feelings for you are real or just a moment in time."

"Let Irie decide, good idea," I rolled my eyes "And if it's not just a moment in time?"

"Then I wish you both happiness."

"We're not getting married."

Kiba laughed "You know what I mean."