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Ino sat in the soft bed, still confused on what's going on. Nobody was in the room. There was a familiar satchel of the artist that she recently discovered of his name, Sai.

She wasn't tucked into the covers. Her head ached as soon as her foot hit the carpeted floor. As soon as it did, a man walked into the room. Her light blue eyes landed on the pale skin, and the rather well defined abs that were revealed from an open buttoned shirt, of a man

"Your awake, stalker-san?", he said flatly. She's actually seen many men shirtless so this wasn't too surprising except her heart betrayed her training."What happened to me?", she cut straight to the point.

"You fainted."

Oh yeah...Ino then jumped and scooted to the edge of the bed closest to him which was near the door."Do you really NOT remember my name?",the Yamanaka said rather desperately remembering that was the reason she fainted. I'm so lighthearted, but I had literally told him earlier!

His expression didn't waver, even a little,"No, who are you?". The blonde sighed and lowered her head in defeat."Ino Yamanaka, we met at the park, sorta.", she said her name once more.

His eyebrow raised a little."Annoying pretty girl?", he said as though remembering. She was a little taken aback at the name he had given her.

She brushed her hair back and cheeks heated a bit. Was that an insult or a compliment?"Well no that's not my name it's Ino! Now that I've told you, what's your name? Like full name.", she questioned.

"Sai."

She deadpanned."I mean like your full name.", his face darkened but not a feature on his face moved from its blank robotic-like expression. Oh no. He's got baggage and I tampered with it.

She's dealt with men with some interesting back stories but it seems this Sai has also got one. The blonde lady sighed,"Sorry, forget I asked."

"Why did you follow me?",he demanded more than asked, slowly walking toward his satchel. The Yamanaka stiffened yet followed him with her gaze. Waste no time don't you? She said eyeing him which led back to his torso.

She only snapped out of it when he put his hands on his hips. Damn it!"A-Ano well I thought you were n-new and hoped to get to know you!", Ino stuttered, sitting on her knees.

"Oh really.",he said blankly. There was a silence which led to the blonde's eyes traveling back to his torso."You wouldn't mind buttoning your shirt?", she said pulling her eyes away from the glorious sight.

He glanced down but didn't seem evident to button it up."Not at the moment.",he said simply. She scooted back a bit in suspicion. Maybe it was wrong to follow this guy! He probably knew and was putting up that act so he could lure me here kidnap me and take my body away for the night!

Such lewd nights made her feel dizzy and uneasy. No not yet! My sacred lady flower hasn't been stolen yet and I plan to keep it that way! She clenched her fists, determination swelling in her. Even though she has been quite the player, Ino has carefully kept her virginity safe.

"You can leave now."

She was surprised in hearing those words. Of course a stranger like this guy wouldn't somehow guess she'd follow him and know she'd faint when he didn't remember her name. OF COURSE NOT THAT'S RIDICULOUS! Why am I being so extra?!

But her mind acted on her own.

"W-What?! You aren't going to pin me to a wall or keep me here until your body is satisfied?!", she said with some fear if he actually WAS going to.

"No."

The way he was so kinda blunt threw her off."Oh then. Er sorry for accusing you.", Ino said quietly a little embarrassed, and began to get off the bed. She looked around for her shoes which she barely noticed were off.

"Hey where are my shoes?", she asked. He glanced around as well."Under the bed- don't touch that.", he cut himself off when she reached for his sketchbook.

"Oh haha sorry.", she said pulling her hand back and watched him bend down to get the shoes."Here just p-pass them to meeeAH!", she exclaimed when her foot stepped on a pencil. She jumped in pain at the sharp end and lost balance.

She tried gripping the carpet with her toes but failed and fell on top of the pale artist. Only his cheek hit carpet but that was still rather painful. Sai tried moving to his side but the Yamanaka was still on top of him."Hey, get off.", he said in frustration.

"Saiiiiii I'm baaaaaack!", she heard another voice come from downstairs and feet climbing the stairs.

Without warning, another man burst through the room with a smile that immediately fell when he saw the scene."S-Sai-San my arm is stuck under yours I can't get up!", she panted in a panic.

He somehow managed to escape the tangle and pushed her back then sat on his legs. The man who had burst in, was also Sai's brother.  And at the moment he didn't know if to be embarrassed or surprised at the scene.

"S-Sorry I intruded!", he retreated back by slamming the door. Ino just realized what the guy might have thought. She pushed herself away from Sai. She wanted to speak but she was feeling way too shocked and embarrassed as heat swelled her face.

There was a dull pain from the pencil in her foot so it hurt a little when she got up."Can this get any worse?", Ino groaned, standing up. Whoever that was, he must definitely be thinking he was intruding on something.

Oh how am I going to explain to a complete stranger after what he just saw?! The Yamanaka grabbed her shoes and was about to say something to the pale artist. He cut her off quickly though,"I'll handle it, just go along."

The blonde jumped a little."Are you not mad?", she responded a little timidly.

"No. Just annoyed."

That blank voice again. She frowned a little but should be grateful that he wasn't mad."Alright then.", the pale blue eyed blonde murmured. She bowed a little and left quietly.

At the matter of fact, an intensity had built in her chest in fear. She climbed down the stairs to catch a glance of the man from earlier pacing back and forth.

She thought that she would quickly sneak past but he quickly caught her."Um sorry about that.", he laughed nervously,"I hadn't realized he was finally in a relationship."

"That was merely an accident. Don't assume things.", a voice was heard from the top of the stairs. They both turned up to see the pale artist looking down on buttoning his shirt. Ino glanced back at the stranger with light pinkish lavender hair.

He sighed and the scratched his head."Haha alright then.", he said then left toward a different room. The Yamanaka stayed skeptical. Of course nobody would leave it at that so easily.

But she could feel Sai's intense cool aura have an effect on both. He seems awfully cold, I wonder if this guy is family."Well excuse me.", Ino bowed and slipped on her shoes in the outer hall and basically ran out of there.

This man was already oozing dangerous. And no way in hell does she want baggage on her man. I sound so picky and shitty, maybe Sakura was right, I should just settle with someone.

Ino sighed and slowed down. She clenched her fists than stamped her foot."If I'm going to settle with someone I have to LOVE THEM AND THEY HAVE TO LOVE ME!", her voice had accidentally raised making a few people walking by stare.

The Yamanaka froze and flushed in embarrassment. She took off running silently screaming. Embarrassing embarrassing embarrassing embarrassing! Pull yourself together you're sounding like Sakura!

She jogged infront of a two story building with a flower shop storefront. As she passed by, Ino plucked up a daisy from one of the bouquets and opened the door. It jingled as it expanded open, alerting her mother inside.

"I'm back.", she called out to her mom who was already looking her way."Welcome home.", she smiled while putting together a bouquet.

"How was your date with your boyfriend?", she asked brushing her hands off her apron. Ino smiled happily and put her hands on her chest."Wonderful! He might just be the one!",she said and sighed dramatically.

Her mother immediately called her out,"What a blatant lie. Tell the truth. darling." Ino freezes and sighs. With a nervous laugh she answers,"Egh, he is a little clingy and overprotective to be honest."

"Now now don't go treating men like toys that seem kind of broken! That's how they all are,well maybe not all of them but you won't find an exact perfect boy!", she snapped,"Not in this small town."

"I've given up on that, I think I'll stay single.",the blonde grumbled and leaned on the counter.

"You can't stay like this forever, not after you broke up with Shikamaru!", she responded. Ino jumped at the mention of the Nara's name and spun toward her mother.

"Mom! I told you not to bring him up! It's great enough that he and Temari became a thing...", she trailed off. Her mom sighed and wiped off her hands. She reached out and rubbed her daughter's back.

"Of course, but cheer up, will you? I hear someone moved nearby. Heard it from Naruto's dad, such a hottie."

"MOM! Didn't you just say about sticking with one man?!", Ino exclaimed.

She simply laughed it off,"Haha I know I know, but he is attractive,oh,don't tell Kushina I said that.", she said and headed toward the back room.

Ino rolled her eyes and headed toward a different door that led upstairs. She was greeted by empty hallways but before taking a step she kicked off her shoes then headed toward the second door down.

With a sigh she flomped backwards onto her lavender sheeted bed and just looked around her room. A small window with the street view and a nice light filtering through it. White painted walls with flower wall stickers on it that had a pattern she worked very hard on to make it look like a wind was blowing them around her room.

Brown dresser with a mirror, some clothes sticking out and a desk covered in open books that should be closed since she finished with her homework. A third year in high school... Summer is close as well.

She glanced down at the white carpeted floor then her pillows which where a blossom pink. Ino reached out from the floor by her nightstand, a yellow teddy bear with a red bow ties around it.

Gifted by her first love.

Love...
How could I have believed that was even love back then?

Thank you for being patient -HBTL