Chapter 11: Just Some Guilt

The whole fan-club of Sasuke except Sakura was suspended for a week for their behavior. They could not show them more savior punishment because their club contain almost all the girls in the academy.

Ino woke up on her first day of suspension feeling not well after she learned about his haircut. Her thoughts on this whole situation was that she guilty and should be punished like the other boys, all those mean things they said were lie to make themselves feel better and she just want to apologize to Naruto. When she bullied Naruto she didn't feel good about it and when she reached her home she immediately told everything to her father. The next day she came to the academy with a thought to apologize to Naruto but he never came, then the fight occurred between her precious Sasuke and some other boys. Cornered Shikamaru told everything to Ino about what happened to Naruto. Some more guilt settled in her heart. Now she wants to make amends and do things right to Naruto, with that thought in mind she started cooking some lunch and was going to make a bouquet for Naruto.

Uzumaki Residence

The Morning was not so good for Naruto & Sasuke, even though their organs were protected from smoking and drinking which many orphan kids indulge in if they get their hands on it but their my mind weren't. They were having a hangover and Sasuke & Naruto can't stop vomiting. Luckily they were helped by Kakashi who was the only person around them.

Sasuke: Damn my head hurts.

Kakashi: That's what you get for indulging yourselves in activities that are not for you.

Naruto: (who was in so much pain that he can't cry) you I just realize that the only way to not get hangover is to not get sober.

Sasuke: I got some bottles (while vomiting)

Kakashi: No, no more drinking. You need get sober up; it's not good for you.

Naruto: We used chakra to protect our organs (vomit).

Kakashi: That's not the point, you know what I'll let Mikoto handle this.

Sasuke: Tell my mother, I swear I (vomit)……

Kakashi: Swear what?

Sasuke: Tell her that you let us read your book (smirking).

Kakashi: Do you even know what's in this book (confidence).

Sasuke: Naruto knows enough.

Kakashi: No he doesn't (panicking).

Sasuke: May be he doesn't but will you take that risk?

Kakashi: (after a long pause) fine I won't tell her.

Sasuke: Good, now do you something about how to get rid of this headache?

Kakashi: I have something.

Yamanaka Flower Shop

Ami: Hey Ino, how you've been?

Ino: Nothing much, just preparing some flower for Naruto.

Ami: That's nice; I don't even know how to face him after his haircut.

Ino: It's been bothering me for two days; I just hope he will forgive me.

Ami: Good luck with that, I hope he will talk to you.

Ino: What do mean?

Ami: Haven't you seen him, he doesn't talk to anyone. At first I thought he got big ego because he is a top student but after the whole incident he is just shy like Hinata.

Ino: I haven't thought about it like that. But I need to try he must be so sad at this moment because what we did to him.

Ami: Yeah he had some very good hair and we ruined it. We are very horrible aren't we?

Ino: I know, I hope his hair could grow like before.

Uzumaki Residence

Kakashi went back in the shadows and they were having breakfast.

Sasuke: Hey how do you like your new look?

Naruto: It's actually very comfortable when training and as a bonus no one would be bother by it.

Sasuke: You know you shouldn't be bother by what others think.

Naruto: What other people thinks could be harmful.

Sasuke: Listen if anything troubles you, you can tell me.

Naruto: Okay, then don't eat the candy in the mailbox so carelessly it could be poisoned.

Sasuke: Fine (chuckle).

And then they start their training in manipulating chakra in and outside their body.

Uchiha Residence (morning)

Fugaku: So how are they doing?

Mikoto: According to team Minato they were parting last night to blow off steam.

Fugaku: You know I also wanted to blow some steam with alcohol but someone stole it.

Mikoto: Don't look at me, I am pregnant.

Fugaku: I think it was Itachi, he is out hand lately.

Mikoto: He is at that age.

Fugaku: He is 11.

Mikoto: This is very close to teenager.

Fugaku: Can you?

Mikoto: NO.

Fugaku: Fine I'll handle this.

Uzumaki Residence

Itachi: Hey little bro how is suspension treating you.

Sasuke: Why are you here?

Itachi: Thought I come by to cheer you both up and with that I could repay the favor I owe him.

Sasuke: Let check with Naruto.

Reaching him at the waterfall.

Sasuke: Hey Naruto do need something from Itachi, he come by to repay the favor he owe you.

Naruto: There was something that they wouldn't let me buy in the market.

Sasuke: Want to go to the market right now?

Naruto: Sure.

Shopping District (12 pm)

Naruto: I want you to buy that.

Itachi: That?

Naruto: Yes.

Itachi: Really?

Sasuke: Are you deaf or something?

Itachi: No but aren't you too young for that.

Sasuke: What are you talking about it's just a doll.

Itachi: Yeah but …

Sasuke: You owe him a favor and this would cheer him up. Now go there and buy it (pushing him towards the doll).

Itachi: That would cheer anybody up. Excuse me can I buy that (blushing).

Salesperson: Aren't you too young for it?

Itachi: I am a ninja and it is for a mission.

Salesperson: You do know this is a sex doll not a mannequin.

Itachi: Yes.

Salesperson: Okay, now days they are giving pretty weird mission.

Itachi: You don't know the half of it.

Returns from the shop.

Itachi: Here take this storage scroll, it is inside this and don't tell anyone that I buy it for you guys.

Sasuke: Fine. Now you are free from IOU. Hey Naruto now you can complete your model of body parts or whatever you like to call them.

Naruto: Yeah.

Itachi: Wait, what? You do realise that you could buy a mannequin or anatomical models.

Naruto: Huh, they sell those.

Itachi: You didn't even know?

Naruto: (sorry position) I am sorry.

Itachi: Forget it, I am leaving.

When Naruto & Sasuke were on their home from shopping district they were spotted by Ino who was 100m away from them and for unknown reason that she didn't even know was following them with the sorry lunch and flowers. When they reached Uzumaki district Ino stopped for a moment seeing the environment.

Uzumaki Residence

Inside the house Naruto was busy making his anatomical model while Sasuke seeing Naruto enjoying himself go outside to prepare the ingredients for the lunch when he saw Ino.

Sasuke: What are you doing here? This is private property.

Ino: I brought lunch and flowers.

Sasuke: If this is another attempt to 'charm' me then forget it, I am not interested.

Ino: No, this is to say sorry for what I did.

Sasuke: Oh, thank you then but you need to leave. He doesn't like seeing people who isn't me.

Ino: How is he?

Sasuke: Bald and he will remain like that thanks to you.

Ino: (heart clenched) what?

Sasuke: He says it helps him to train better and let people like you stay away from him.

Ino: Oh, I see. You also must really hate me right now?

Sasuke: I do.

Ino: Is there anything I can do to help.

Sasuke: I will forgive you if don't ever come near Naruto ever again. I don't care if you fawn over me or try to charm me with your looks or anything else just stay away from him.

Ino: I won't come near him again.

With a sad look Ino left the residence.

Yamanaka Flower Shop (evening)

Ami: So did it work?

Ino: I am not sure.

Ami: What do you mean?

Ino: I met with Sasuke and he told me to stay away from Naruto if I want his forgiveness.

Ami: At least Sasuke forgave you.

Ino: But still, you know he won't ever grow his hair again.

Ami: Really, what a waste and they were good too.

Ino: I know.

Ami: So do you still think that you got a chance with Sasuke?

Ino: Of course I do, there is still a lot of years to gain his heart (regaining her lost energy).

Ami: Good to see that you got your color back.

Ino: Thanks for that (smiling).

Ami: Don't mention it.

At that moment Naruto entered the shop and without even noticing them try to find pesticides for his 'farm'. Both Ami & Ino noticed him and silently Ami left the shop leaving Ino alone to deal with this situation. Ino cursed her for leaving her alone and was in a problem because she made a promise to Sasuke to stay away from Naruto. She could leave at that moment but didn't because her eyes were fixed on Naruto and then walked towards him to say sorry.

Ino: Hey Naruto!

Naruto fall to the floor and crawl backward into the corner as quickly as possible when he noticed Ino.

Naruto: I am sorry I won't come back here and won't let my hair grow (about to cry).

Ino got pissed at him he said those words.

Ino: Listen here you, if you ever cut your hair again I'll make you cry like you never cried before. Now take whatever need and leave the money at the counter and come back each time you ever need something from this shop (said with a cold voice while glaring).

Naruto nodded.

Ino: GO (she shouted)

Naruto taking the pesticides leaving the money on the counter ran like his life depended on it. Meanwhile Ino was still as an ice while crying regretting on what she went to do and what she actually did.

Uchiha Residence (evening)

Itachi entered his home whistling and Fugaku was sitting in the living room.

Fugaku: Itachi I know what you did (thinking about missing alcohol).

Itachi: You know what (thinking about sex doll)?

Fugaku: You don't need to hide it, it's completely normal at your age. But you shouldn't, you are not old enough.

Itachi: I am sorry I was forced too.

Fugaku: You are a chunin, how did you let them force you?

Itachi: I owe them a favor.

Fugaku: That is not excuse to steal my alcohol.

Itachi: But….. Wait what?

Fugaku: You stole my alcohol.

Itachi: What are you talking about?

Fugaku: Don't act clueless, you will now serve me under the police department for a month.

Itachi: But.

Fugaku: Enough, you disappoint me boy (then he left)

Itachi: Damn it, who heck stole his alcohol.

At that moment Sasuke sneezed.