Ikuko, a self-involved and inconsiderate Konoha teen, is about to be taught a very important lesson, and it comes at a very furry price. Little by little, Ikuko begins to unravel the harsh reality of her seemingly perfect life and realizes the only person she can rely on is her worst enemy. Will she learn her lesson? Or will she forever remain man's best friend? Romance/Comedy © AMBrossart

****Winner of the Most Popular Naruto Fanfic Watty Award 2013/14**** **Currently being rewritten as the original is old and awful in this author's opinion** A coming of age story about a young Ninja, confused and hurt by the instances in her past, struggling to find her place and figure out what it all means. Can the kindness of a new Village warm a heart that time has taught to be cold and cruel? Can new friendships replace broken bonds, lost to the past? Is it safer to stay, or is it safer to run? A story not about one's physical strength, or of obtaining great power, but a story of overcoming and learning to change as old wounds heal.

He hurt me. He never trusted me. He cheated on me. What a messed up relationship we had. He always presumed me to be an unfaithful girl, but I will make him eat those words. [Sequel to 30 Days With The Avenger] *warning: written when I was 14. characters may or may not be ooc. points of view tend to switch a lot. unedited.

Sachiko and Shikamaru play a game of shogi, nothing out of the ordinary. Until Sachiko comes up with an idea to heat things up a little and make their game of shogi more...interesting. ShikamaruxOC