INFATUATION

1.

Unfortunately, despite a few years passing most of the girls hatred for you grew stronger. It wasn't TOO bad though, it encouraged you to work harder.

The rowdy Sasuke fan girls helped you improve with your combat skills! You could take on at least four of them before either running off, or making them run off. Depends on the energy you had during the moment.

Anywho.

The villages fresh cool morning air always felt amazing. Especially when you're working up a sweat trying to reach someone.

You hurriedly ran after Sasuke, who wasn't too far. "Ha— Hey!" It was no shock the two of you grew close. Or, somewhat at least. He loved to act like you didn't matter much, but everyone knew he cared.

Sasuke stopped. Waiting for you to catch up. "You should really walk slower, you know.." you panted. "Or you could walk alone." He continued with his path. You rolled your eyes playfully. "Here, I made you this!" You practically forced the lunch bag into his hands. Sasuke grimaced. Holding it up like it was the smelliest thing on earth.

"I thought I told you to stop giving me stuff." He looked down at the neatly wrapped food. You shrugged. "It's not my fault this time. A really nice granny I helped gave me a bunch of tomatoes! And well.." you smiled, "You're the only person I know who likes them."

He raised a brow and lifted it up closer to his face. "Are these just tomatoes?.." you violently shook your head, "Nuh uh! It's sandwiches with a side of tomatoes!" He stared at it for a moment, before letting his arm rest back at his side. "Hm."

Sasuke wasn't much of a talker, obviously. But you sure were! (as long as you're comfortable with the other person.)

Usually he hates that, it's a big reason why he isn't too pleased when Sakura shows up. But if it's you, he'll let you yap on.

Upon arrival you practically rushed over to ino, forgetting all about Sasuke. "Ino! Hi!" You smiled and sat down beside her. "Took you long enough to show! I was getting bored!" She smiled back. Ino has always been your best friend. In a way she shaped you, some say you were a much kinder version of her.

"You smell different." You pointed out, she giggled, "Glad you noticed! I was getting worried no one would.. I'm testing out a few flower scents to see which fits best. If you want you can join me?" You shook your head and hands at her offer, "Oh, no thank you, Ino. Good luck though."

RINGGG!

You hummed, "That was the class bell, right? Wheres Iruka??" You mumbled. Mostly talking to yourself. Ino shrugged. "No clue. But! Wanna go to that dessert place later? The one we went to a few weeks ago?"

You sighed. "I would love to.. but I'm trying to save up for a new bed, sorry." A sad frown crawled onto your face. You were caught off guard when Ino let out a laugh, "That's okay, my dad gave me extra money yesterday, I'll pay!" She said pridefully. You stared in awe. "Really? That's so kind of you.. you're such a goddess!"

She smiled, "Are you kidding? Anything for my Y/n!" She wrapped an arm around your shoulders.

Soon enough your shared teacher rushed in. With a tied up Naruto. Ino groaned. She didn't like him much. You'd be willing to befriend him IF he didn't think ill of you solely because you're friends with Sasuke.

"You've failed too many graduation tests, this is no time to mess around, you fool!" Iruka scolded. The blond simply huffed and turned away. The older man growled in anger, "We will have to retake the test, all of us! Even those who passed!" He demanded.

You slumped down on your desk while everyone else complained.

The class lined up to begin, luckily it wasn't much of a walk for you and Ino, the two of you sat in the first row. Sakura was first to step up. To clarify, you didn't hate her, however since she was Ino's rival you had to pretend she bothered you sometimes. Sakura didn't pretend though. Being close to Sasuke AND Ino was too much for her apparently.

You found her quite pretty, it was upsetting to know she didn't like you despite not even knowing you.

"Sakura Haruno here, let's go!" She clasped her hands together. With a poof another Iruka formed. "Okay." Your teacher smiled, maybe seeing his students succeed brightens his mood. "I did it! Did you see that, Sasuke!" She giggled, Ino rolled her eyes. Sasuke didn't seem to care for her.

"Sasuke Uchiha." Iruka called. The edge lord himself walked in front of everyone. He did it really easy peasy. "Naruto Uzumaki."

Shikamaru groaned, "Man, this is a real pain." He said as he slouched. "Yeah! And it's all your fault!" Ino agreed . You stared at Naruto sympathetically, "Give him a break, guys." You cut in. The two stayed silent, Naruto looked at you surprised for a moment, only to remember you were "Sasuke's only friend." He rolled his eyes and grunted at you, probably assuming it was sarcasm. "Like I care!" He spat.

"Transform!" Naruto shouted. He turned into a sexy older female version of himself. Iruka got a nose bleed, then scolded him. "Y/n Uchiha.." He called, his nose now plugged to stop the bleeding. You happily walked to the front. "Transform!" You turned into a perfect replica. Iruka smiled, clearly pleased again.

"Wooo! That's my Y/n!" Ino praised. You almost blushed, letting out a small giggle.

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"I'll see you in an hour." You waved. Ino nodded. "Okay, I'll meet you there." She waved back.

You tried your best to hurry home, not wanting to keep her waiting too long. On the way however, you bumped into someone. Or more like someone bumped into you. "Ack! Sorry." You looked up to see who it was, "Never-mind." You pushed passed him, he scoffed and followed after you.

"Where are you going in such a hurry?" Sasuke asked, shoving his hands in his pockets. "Home, gotta get dressed to go eat with Ino." He looked off to the side, not replying. You sighed, the feeling of guilt made you slow down. "What's up Sasuke, you don't normally wanna walk with me." You raised a teasing brow at him. However he seemed annoyed.

"I never said I wanted to walk with you." He objected. You simply shrugged. "Well, actions do speak louder than words you know. Kinda seemed like you ran into me on purpose." Even though you made this up, Sasuke knew it was true.

He frowned. "Whatever." The boy paused, not knowing if he should say what was on his mind. Luckily you grew to understand Sasuke language, "Is something wrong? You seem troubled."

He hesitated to speak. "You didn't come up to me in line during the test.. You rushed out of class for lunch, and practically ran out when the day ended." You smacked a hand over your mouth. "Wait... are you.. saying you MISSED ME?"

Sasuke's brows furrowed, "What? No! You made me a sandwich so I thought I'd let you watch me eat it." He argued. You grinned, "That's a silly way of saying you wanted me there."

He scoffed and turned to begin leaving. But you grabbed his forearm and tugged him closer to you. "Only joking duck butt. I promise I'll hang out with you more tomorrow."

"Eugh." He shoved your hand off him. Not in an aggressive way though. More like a gentle push.