Hiya, mangareader90 here. We do not own Naruto, that belongs to Masashi Kishimoto. Enjoy the story, tomorrow I'll be doing American Literature and History homework. Imma save Precalculus homework for Monday.

"...I'm sorry about this," I mumbled, staring out the window of Sasori's car. It had been a full five minutes of silence before I spoke up.

"It's not your fault, it's the brat's. You don't have to let him take your car, you know. You can say no," Sasori responded in his usual bored tone. Great, I felt a lecture coming on if I responded to the last part. Of course, being me, I just had to put my two cents in.

"I really don't mind lending others my things, or doing favors for them though," I sighed. I prayed that he would just stop talking to me like he usually does if he gets bored with a conversation. However, my prayers went unanswered.

"If you keep living your life like this people will walk over you," Sasori sounded annoyed, and I couldn't blame him. It did get tiring when everyone had to explain to me if people were my friends or just using me.

"I don't really care to be honest," I mumbled. Why should I? It's better if everyone else is happy.

"Well start caring," Sasori snapped. I was slightly scared. When Sasori uses the impatient tone he was currently using that meant he was p***ed and something bad would happen. I didn't want him to kill me.

"Why do you care so much anyways?" I retorted back without even thinking. Wow, I need to learn to shut up. He's already p***ed off at me, making him even more irate is a terrible idea.

"You should know the answer, brat," Sasori hissed.

I didn't respond. Sasori rarely called me brat, and when he did it was always a really bad idea to respond until at least five or ten minutes passed. I felt bad because Sasori probably just wants me to look after myself since he's my friend, and I'm acting like I don't care about his worries. I really am  a terrible friend. I'll apologize when he's calmed down.

I watched as we took the familiar road to school. He was going to drop me off first before going back to  his college. He had to leave early just to drive me. Deidara just told us he'd catch a ride with Kisame. Before I could walk away Deidara had commented on that one night's events. I immediately punched him on the shoulder, already sending him an apologetic text when the car had first started leaving.

Today was a weird day. I had heard that Shisui and Shiro were trying to get Sam and Itachi together, and they both promised to send me texts as soon as anything exciting happened. I have yet to receive another text after they told me this. All I know is that Sam literally gunned it out of the driveway, meaning that she obviously is trying to avoid Itachi. She may be able to do a lot of things, but avoiding Itachi and a fangirling Shisui is something that no one can do.

"I'm sorry Sasori. I know you're trying to just look out for me, and I'm not helping by being rude about it. So, let's just put this whole conversation behind us," I told him. I looked away from the window and towards Sasori. He remained silent for exactly one minute, not even glancing at me.

"If you promise to start looking out for yourself more, then I'll accept your apology," Sasori replied. I smiled.

"It will be hard, but deal," I noticed the school parking lot come into view and I gathered up my books and my bag before he stopped in one of the parking spots. I got out to leave, but Sasori reached out and grabbed my arm before I could fully get out of the car.

"If anyone gives you trouble, text me. Don't text Sam because she'll do something overdramatic, and so will Shiro," Sasori told me. I thought about it before responding.

"Sorry Sasori, but I already promised Sam and Shiro to tell them if anyone was bothering me," I responded, frowning. He quickly snatched my book, and as I reached for it he held it even farther away from me.

"You aren't getting this back until you promise," Sasori bluntly stated. I frowned, sighing. I didn't want to make him late for his college class.

"Fine," I grumbled. He returned my book to me, smirking.

"Good. I'll see you after school," he replied. I got out of the car, shut the door, and watched as he drove off.

I started walking inside the school building, noticing Karin and a group of girls cluttered near the lockers. They were talking about something, but I didn't care enough to listen. I strolled over to my locker, opening in up when I got a text. I opened it up to see it was from Shisui.

Hiya Manga!

News Update: Sam has until noon to talk to Itachi. If she doesn't by then I will pull out the ultimate weapon. I'll keep you updated when I can!

-Shisui

I smiled. It was way too early in the morning for Sam to deal with this, so I wonder how she feels now. I checked my watch and saw I had about twenty minutes until first period started. It really wouldn't matter if I just sat down and read, I hoped.

I made my way to homeroom, seeing no one in there. They had placed their bags and books at the desks, but I was the only one to occupy the room. Not really surprising. I sat down at my desk, but before I could even get out my book, my phone buzzed again. I opened it up to see a text from Matsuri and a text from Sam.

Manga,

Sorry about taking your car :(

Hope you were okay riding with Sasori though. Oh, and tell Shiro to also keep me posted on the Sam and Itachi thing. I would, but I have to do something right now and if I don't put my phone away in a few seconds I will be yelled at. Thanks!

-Matsuri.

I decided to reply before looking at Sam's text.

Matsuri,

It's okay, I don't mind you guys riding in my car. I hope you didn't get in trouble. I'll tell Shiro to keep you up to date.

-Manga.

I then read Sam's message.

Manga,

Dude help. Shisui said weird stuff and now I'm freaked out. I gotta move to Mexico now, but my Spanish is rusty. Teach me something.

-Sam

I replied back after silently snickering.

Sam,

Hola mi amiga mejor. Si tu tienes una pregunta sobre español, yo puedo ayudar un poco. Pero, no me gusta tu vas a Mexico. Lo siento, pero soy triste sobre la idea de tu sales mi y nosotras amigos aqui.

-Manga.

After I sent it, I immediately got a reply.

Manga,

What the h*** did you just say?

-Sam.

I slapped a hand over my mouth to avoid laughing aloud in an absent classroom. People would hear and poke their head in the room, wondering if I had finally gone insane.

Sam,

Hello my best friend. If you have a question about Spanish, I am able to help, a little. But, I do not like the idea of you going to Mexico. I'm sorry, but I am sad about the idea of you leaving me and our friends here.

-Manga.

I waited a little longer for her response this time, which left me wondering on if her classes started yet. Mine started in about five more minutes. I got a reply just as I was about to turn off my phone completely.

Manga,

You're too advanced. And that statement made me sad. Ugh, fine. I'll stay in America. At least we have sweet desserts here.

-Sam.

I smiled and turned my phone off. I remember how surprised Sam was when I told her that Mexican desserts were generally bitter, especially their cookies. Shiro was not surprised. He had to cook Mexican food for Matsuri before.

Matsuri....I had to send Shiro a text! I quickly whipped my phone out and rapidly sent a text to Shiro about telling his girlfriend about the newest updates. After I finished, I turned off my phone and the bell rang.

Kakashi still wasn't in the classroom and people just now started walking in.

*time skip to middle of lunch*

I sat at my table, not even touching my packed food yet when I got the text from Shiro about what Itachi had said to Sam. I felt my face blush as I put my phone away. Poor, poor Sam. That was freaking awkward.

"Hey, nerd. We need to have a talk," Karin and her group of followers came up to my table and I sighed.

"Karin, it's lunchtime. I haven't even eaten yet," I told her. She snorted.

"Not my problem. I need to talk to you," Karin then stole my lunch box and nonchalantly walked away, her group following behind her.

"Manga, are they bothering you?" Matsuri asked from beside me. She was waiting for Shiro to get here from spying on Sam. She literally squealed at the news update, and it was right next to my ear.

"No, I'm fine. Please tell Shiro that I'm just talking to the principal or something," I smiled before getting up and walking to where Karin had walked off to. It was in the girl's bathroom. How cliché.

"It's about my cousin," Karin started, tossing my lunch box back to me. I caught it, unzipping it and taking out my half sandwich I had made of turkey and American cheese.

"Okay, I'm just going to listen and eat," I told her. I didn't care what she had to say, but I was hungry, so I let it slide. As I began to eat my sandwich she started talking.

"So some rumor has spread about Itachi liking Sam. I think Sam started it," Karin stated. I had finished my sandwich and I threw the trash into my bag, zipping it back up. I had lost my appetite for the other food.

"No, he really does like her. It's adorable and my OTP, beside Shiro and Matsuri. If you have a problem with it, Karin, hen that's saying something about the person you are," I retorted. She just stared at me, shocked.

"Yeah, right! Like Itachi likes someone like Sam! Geez, and you're supposed to be the smart one," Karin scoffed.

"Karin, just threaten her," Ami Watanabe told her, rolling her eyes like it was obvious what she had to do to get me to comply.

"Good idea Ami. Listen here, nerd, if Sam doesn't back off of Itachi, I'll-" I cut Karin off before she could finish.

"I do not care! Karin, I've tried being polite, I've tried being nice, I've tried everything! But no, you never give up! So, I'm just going to be blunt with you. I. DO. NOT. CARE. Sam and Shiro are free to do whatever they want with whoever they want, and you have no right to say different! So just be quiet about it for one in your life and focus on yourself!" I told her. Literally two full minutes passed by of shocked silence. Even I was shocked.

"Nerd, you don't know what the f*** you just got yourself into," Karin whispered. I ran out of the bathroom and into an abandoned classroom, hiding under a desk. I just had to wait for the bell to ring. But...I was in trouble. And I had promised Sasori....

I whipped out my phone and started texting.

Sasori,

Don't panic, everything is fine. I just made Karin angry. I think she's going to try to kill me. But it's okay because the school bell is about to ring. So, yeah. Sorry for bothering you.

-Manga.

I shut off my phone and stopped breathing as I heard a group of feet running in a different direction. Me and my big mouth. I need to learn to shut up.

I really hope Sam and Shiro were having a better time right now.