Used to be Us

Whaaaattt .. ?

I kept making faces while glancing anxiously at Tenten.

Why would Sasuke agreed to this? Or did he.. Should I leave?

"I heard this cafe shop down the street that sells coffee.." Noo shit. I heard Neji muttered, no sign of nervousness. "Uhm. Should we go?" He questioned us.

Tenten beamed with a bright smile on her face. "Of course." She said, walking with Neji while I got stuck in the back with ... him.

I could hear Tenten and Neji already making conversations about this new movie coming out. I wish I knew what movie they were talking about so I could join them.

I sigh as I glance at Sasuke. His soft black-jet hair hovered his eyes as he kept a bored expression on while his hands were in his pockets. I hate to admit it, but his uniform fits him so perfectly.

His eyes land on me as I quickly looked away.

I saw him smirked. "What's this? Were you just checking me out just now?" He observed, raising an eyebrow.

I flustered. Was I? I didn't even notice. "Please. Don't be full of yourself.." I mocked him. "Who would have the time of day to waste their time staring at you." I commented, as he looked dumbly at me.

I'm so stupid. It looked like he wanted to say, 'have you seen the girls at school?'

He adverted his eyes from me. "Whatever." He mumbled under his breath.

"Oh its over there!" Tenten yelled, pointing at the shop as we walked over there.

My eyes widen as I stare at the cafe shop infront of me. No.. Could this be..


'Ahhh! Cafe?' I read the title of the shop. 'Thats a weird name for a coffee shop.' Who am I kidding, its the best name for a shop I ever heard of!

'Why are we here, Naruto?' Sasuke said, with an uncaring tone.

'Didn't I told you guys? They have the best taste ever! You guys have to try it!' Naruto said, as he jumps around excitied to go in.


"Ino? Are you alright?"

I shook my head, coming back to reality. "Yeah.. Tenten don't worry about it." I reassered her. "Let's go in." Neji held the door as we all walked in.

Suprisingly, it stills smells the same as before. Ever since, Sasuke, Naruto, and I haven't made contact to each other, I stopped coming to this small shop.

"This is a cute shop, don't you think?" Tenten pointed out, still looking around. "Neji's buying me a drink." She said, happily.

I twitched. "Sasuke's probably isn't buying me anything so I'll go over there too."

"Oh. What are you getting?" She asked.


'Ino-chan what are you getting?' Someone sweetly said behind me.

I sigh in frustration. 'I have no idea. What you ordered, Whisker-face?'

'Hot chocolate. I can't have coffee since I'm going to be pretty much hyper all daaayy..' He replied.

I snorted, hitting him in the shoulders. 'You don't need coffee to be hyper, dummy." I teased him, laughing at him. "Hell, you act crazy all the time Whisker-face..' I said, as he laughs with me.

"When are you going to stop calling me, Whisker-face?" He complained, but still kept a bright smile on his face.

I chuckled lightly. "When pigs fly." I joked.

'Ahem..'

We both jumped, looking behind us as we see Sasuke standing there with drinks in both of his hands. I saw Sasuke glaring at Naruto as he did the same.

He walked over to me and handed me a cold drink. 'Here.'

I saw his face got a little red when I took it. I thanked him, taking a sip. Holy cow! This is hella good! 'Wow. It tastes so good! What's it called?'


"Hellooo? Earth to Ino!"

Tenten called out for me, breaking my thoughts. What? Again? Ugh! I gotta stop thinking about the past.

"Oh sorry.." I mumbled.

"Your zoning out lately. Is something wrong?" She said, sounding upset and worried as she patted me as comfort.

"I'm good." I responded, giving her the best smile I could pull off. "That reminds me I needa buy my drink so if you'll excuse m-.."

She grabbed my arm, stopping me from moving. "It looks likes Sasuke bought you a drink after all."

The guys were coming back with two cups in their hands.

"Here you go. Ice coffee right?" Neji stated, handing the cold drink to Tenten.

She took a sip and she smiled. "Yeah.. thanks.." She said, following Neji to a table.

"Here." I look back as I nervously took it from his warm hands.

I looked suprisingly at the drink in front of me.

Sasuke waited for me to say something, but I didn't know what to say. He snorted, ruffling his hair. "What you didn't expect me to buy you a drink?"

I smirked. "I also didn't except you to remember my favorite drink too."

He raised an eyebrow. "Mocha frapachino's your favorite?"

I chuckled. "Yeah, your the one who introduced me to it." I can't believe he remembered. I glance back at him. "Thanks.." That sounded awkward.

"Yeah whatever.. it cost about three bucks. So pay up." He said, helding out his hand.

"Hey. This is a date isn't? Don't be rude. Guys always pay."I stated.

We both stare at the soon-to-be couple in front of us. I could tell there's some flirting action going on there.

"Hn. Let's go." I heard Sasuke say. Just when I was about to say something, he roughly grabbed my arm, pulling me out of the shop.

What the hell?

"What's wrong with you? I almost dropped my drink." I scolded him.

"Let's leave them. They're fine by themselves." He replied. He still haven't let go of my hand, but it kinda felt good holding his hand. "Besides, it felt weird being in there with them."

I giggled at his sudden actions as he eyed me. "Your right."

He smiled at me which really shocked me. I blushed, looking away.

We walked side-by-side, sipping on our drinks.

"I heard your cake for the festival turned out not that pretty." He said.

I fumed, remembering about the cake today. "I know.. it's so embarrassing!"

He grunted. "You care too much about what people think of you." He said taking a seat on the bench.

I jokly gasped, taking a seat next to him. "So not true."

He leaned back, challenging me. "Prove it. Scream, at the top of your lungs."

What.

"Fuck no. People would think.." I didn't finish cause I was about to prove him right just now.

I stare at the busy people around us then back at him. "Right here?"

"Right now." He responded.

I rolled my eyes as I gradually stand up. I looked back at him as he gives me a go. I shut my eyes. "Ahhhhh!" I screamed very loud as people looked back at me wondering what the fuck is wrong with me.

I flustered as I sat back down. "Ok your turn."

He shook his head. "Not today. I don't feel like it." He claimed, teasing me.

My eyes widen. "What? No fair! I did it and now its your turn!"

"Well I didn't except you to actually yell." He chuckled, touching my long hair as he plays with it.

Shit. I wonder if he could hear my heart beating rapidly.

How come I'm not pushing his hands away from my hair?

This day turned out pretty good. I'm glad I finally spend some time with him. I wonder where we stand after this?

"Sasuke-kun?" It sounded like a girl. We looked behind us as a girl about our age stood in front of us with grocery bags occupied in her hands. She has short pink blossom hair.

"Sakura?" His voice sounded suprised. He stopped stroking my hair, walking towards the girl.

Sakura? Who's she?

Her face looks confused as she steps back everytime he tries to get closer. "A-Are... you cheating on me?" She stammered in a verge of crying.

Cheating? He has a g-girlfriend? Pssh. Why do I feel sad? I shook my head. "Uhm no, he's just a fr-..."

"Hell no." He cut me off. "Why would I cheat on you with this stupid loser?" He said, looking back at me, disgusted. "She's just another creepy fangirl. You have nothing to worry about." He said.

Stupid loser, huh? Harsh words all in one sentence. And I was about to call this jerk my friend.

I saw her face light up as she pulled him in for a kiss.

I looked away not wanting to see anything. Should I be upset on how he bitched at me or the fact that he has a damn girlfriend!

I saw her pulled away as she looked at me. She smiled widely as she made her way towards me. Ohh fuck, there's gonna be a fight in any minute..

"Hi, I'm Sakura Haruno.." She held out her hand for me to shake but I decline it. She awkwardly scratched the back of her head. "Sorry about before.. I'm just a jealous girlfriend." She said, giggling.

I smiled back. "No sweat. I'd do the same if I were in your shoes."

"I should be going back. My dad's waiting." She said, walking away as she pulls Sasuke into a hug.

Why did Sasuke said those mean things in front of me? He just hulimated me and made me feel like trash.

He started coming his way towards me as I immediatly pushed past him. He grabbed my arm, stopping from going any further. I groaned. "Let go! I wanna leave." I struggled to get out of his hold, but he wouldn't budge. Geez, this seems like de-ja-vu. "I'm serious. Let go, now."

He looked sorta hurt. He finally let go of my arm and thats when I make my move to leave. He followed me from behind, trying to catch up to me. "Ino, what I said... I didn't mean it."

I stopped as he bumped into me. I look back, glaring at him. "Oh you didn't mean it?" I chuckled out loud, making him awkward. "Cut the act. You made me feel shit in front of your girlfriend."

"I didn't want her to get the wrong idea.." He stated.

I laughed once more. "Just by saying were friends makes her get the wrong idea? Yeah, I like your types on girls." I snapped at him as I turn away from him to leave.

"Wait." He said.

I rolled my eyes. I turned back around. "What?" I said, giving him adittude.

His cheeks turned a little red as he looksd away from me. "You just mentioned were friends."

"Yeah, two years ago until you rudely shut me off and Naruto strangely accepted it." My hands were a little bit shaking. This is the first time were talking about this. I walked closer to him as he stayed put. "Sasuke, you never gave me a reason on why we couldn't be friends anymore on that day."

He looked suprised. Mostly of what I said.

"Can you at least tell me why?" My voice almost cracked as tears were forming.

My heart was beating slowly because it looked like he was thinking this through.

"Sorry. You wouldn't understand." He finally replied.

Thats it?

Without thinking, I slapped him hard across the face. He yelped as he took few steps back from me."Your the worst!" I sobbed realizing I'm crying. "You make me feel like a bad person or I did something wrong for you to break off our friendship!"

Again, he just stood there motionless without a word to say.

I wiped my tears. "Man I'm so glad we have this conversation. It made me realize that there's no way in hell we would ever be the same." I sigh as I continued. "That is what you wanted."

He smiled, staring at the ground. "Its for the best. Like I said, you wouldn't understand." He turned to leave. "You changed.. alot." He noted, as he drifted away from me.

Why do I not feel proud of myself? I been dreaming for this moment to happen. To finally tell him off and get a chance to tell him how I feel.

Ring. Ring.

I heard my ringtone as I quickly got it out from my pocket.

I sniffed. "Hello?" I said, stumbling towards a bench as I sat down.

"Is this Ino Yamanaka?"

Who is this? "Yes. This is her." I answered.

The mysterious person on the phone gave a long pause before speaking. "This is Konoha hospital speaking. Your mother was involved in a accident."

I freaked as I jumped up from the bench already walking straight foward. "What! Is she alright!"

"I'm sorry. I don't think she's going to make it."

A/N: Awe, poor Ino.. I wanna thank each and every one of you who reviewed or add this to their favorite's list.

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