"You sure do seem popular these days Young lady."
"I guess people just recognize the greatness of the Yamanaka clan. ahahaha." I said nervously rubbing the back of my neck.
Why did I do that? Felt right in the moment.
"Don't worry Yamanaka-san, Ino has been a great friend to me for a very long time."
Eh...well i wouldnt say GREAT.
"Well you children dont do anything crazy ok?" My mother said.
In case you all were lost and Wondering what is going on, my mother is standing my room doorway with none other than The great pink hope herself and Side character Ami.
"Oh don't worry Yamanaka-san, Ino and have been close for years now." Sakura said to my mother's retreating back.
Even my mother ignores you Sakura.
"What a nice room you have Ino. It's so big and decorated in a way that represents you nicely."
What the fuck kind of compliment was that Ami?
That sounded worse than an insult.
"Well this is pretty normal sized to be honest Ami."
It isn't. I just want her to feel small.
"Really? Well Sakura's room is half this size."
You have been to her house?
"Oh really? I can't even tell."
I can. I just want Sakura to feel small.
"So I assume you have met Sakura's parents since you have seen her room right?"
"Well duh Ino. Who do you think let us in the house?"
Of course I know you that you moron. I just find it interesting how Ami is all of a sudden your best friend now.
"Hush forehead. I just find it interesting how you and Ami are suddenly super close with each other. Did you forgive all the bullying Sakura?"
"Hey come on now Ino, thats all in the past."
I'll never forget how Sakura used to cry on my shoulders every day at lunch because of the bullying.
"Ami is right Ino. It IS all in the past. We are big enough to put it all behind us now." Sakura began.
"Its interesting ya know? I would have never imagined Ami and I on speaking terms, but here we are. At my best friends house inside her room like 3 besties!" she squealed.
I cringed so hard my spine almost snapped. We will never ever ever ever ever be 3 besties.
Ever.
"But what is more interesting, is how close you have become with Naruto-baka."
I had to kill my urge to defend him immediately.
"What do you mean close, I lost a bet remember Sakura?"
Im sticking with the bet story for now. Its the only plausibe excuse that I have.
"This seems to be more trouble than its worth for a bet Ino. I mean who would willingly hang around that loser? ew."
God Ami is so punchable right now.
Ugh! They are too invested in my being around my beloved! Maybe I got too complacent and disregarded my image A bit...
How do I respond to this?
Wait!
"Well what kind of person gets said loser a gift for his birthday if you wouldn't hang around him?"
Boom. Explain that Sakura.
"Pfft. I did that for you Ino."
Huh?
"We noticed you hanging around him more often and decided to support your endeavors by making it seem like your friends also find him interesting."
I FUCKING KNEW THEY WERE FAKING THE KINDNESS.
But it seems a bit much to do something like that just for me though...
"Now why would you go out of your way just to do that for little ol me Sakura?"
"Ino cut the crap. We know your plan." Ami abruptly commented.
What?
"Yes Ino we are aware of your goal." Sakura continued.
My goal?
What are they even talking about?
Theres no way they know I'd sell my soul for Naruto-sama.
"And what do you think my goal is?" I asked curiously.
"You noticed that Sasuke only ever speaks whenever he is taunting someone and he only ever interacts with Naruto. Therefore you are getting close to Naruto in order to get closer to Sasuke." Ami answered.
"Ino you arent as clever as you think." Sakura added arrogantly.
What the actual hell?
They cant think of anything beyond Sasuke can they? Sasuke could spit on them and they would think they had been blessed.
Of course the same could be said for Naruto and me...
BUT THATS BESIDES THE POINT.
"Damn. Ok you caught me red handed." I decided to play the part.
"See Ami! I knew i was right! Shes such pig! She will use whatever she can to get Sasuke!"
"So now are you going to expose me to Sasuke?"
" You deserve that pig. However we arent going to do that."
Huh. interesting. Are they going to black mail me?
Of course, I could give a rattata's ass about Sasuke.
"We want in." Ami flat out stated.
"What do you mean in? Sasuke can only choose 1 of us genius." I said condescendingly to Ami.
She rolled her eyes.
"Listen we know the only thing on Sasuke's radar is Naruto. And people around him get bits of his attention. Remember when he laughed at Tayuya's joke?"
God They are lunatics about Sasuke.
People like them are the reason I side with the Jaegerists
"And what if I refuse you guys?"
"Well then I guess Sasuke is going to need to know all about your plan then Ino." Sakura said folding her arms.
Look at her standing there like she just figured out the world's biggets secret.
Oh no watch out guys. Detective Sakura is on the case!
Better not let Private investigator Sakura Haruno find out what your doing!
I crack myself up
They think they are backing me into a corner.
I should let them think that.
"Alright fine. You guys win. I have been exposed in my quest for love." I said dramatically.
They both rolled their eyes at my antics.
"See Ami I knew she would accept. Now for phase 2."
Wait what?
"So now that we are all in on this, Lets give Sasuke a gift."
Whats with you and gifts Sakura? This isnt code vein damnit, its real life.
"What did you have in mind Sakura?" I asked truly curious. Because I wouldn't know where to begin to even know what Sasuke likes.
"I have that already figured out. Meet me at my house at 6am tomorrow."
Pfft thats way too early. Id choose sleep over anything anyday of the week.
Except Naruto.
"I should get going asap to prepare. Later Ino!"
And with that Sakura hurried out of the room.
Wow she must be super excited. Seeing her that happy is kinda cute.
Almost makes me forget that I hate her.
"Hmm."
Oh shit, I forgot all about Ami again.
"Something on your mind?" I asked.
"Well kind of. You see I wanted to check something."
Now what is this girl on about?
"You see I noticed you lack the same excitement Sakura does when mentioning Sasuke. As a former bully I can usually read what kind of person someone is by their eyes."
Being a bully shouldn't be a flex Ami.
"Maybe I'm that good at masking it." I offered.
"Hmmmm...Or maybe you no longer have it."
OK
Now its time to worry.
Since when did Ami become so aware of me?
Of course my mask was still up.
"Sounds like you aren't as understanding of me as you think."
"Really? Well what do you UNDERSTAND about me mentioning your lack of love for Sasuke...to Naruto."
My eyes widened slightly.
Damnit my mask slipped.
Only for a second though.
She couldnt have noticed could she?
"Well well This is interesting now."
Oh God.
"I don't understand it but things have become alot more interesting." She said smirking.
She began to walk out of the room
"Remember to be at Sakura's house at 6am Ino."
No
This can't be happening.
She has no proof.
But it feels like she does.
Damnit I need to stay calm.
How could I let Ami of all people get to me like this?
She didnt even make it to the forest of death arc!
God what do I do now?
AN- WHAT WILL INO DO?
WHAT WILL AMI DO?
WHAT IS SAKURA'S GIFT?
HOW IS HINATA GONNA REACT TO ALL OF THIS?
FIND OUT ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF HEY NARUTO.
REVIEWS ARE MANDATORY DAMNIT