I found myself staring at him all the time.

I have a few conclusions. None of them seem to fit.

So, conclusion number one. You're glaring, and you're just staring at him because he's an ass.

But I'm not glaring, I know it. I find myself…well, I wouldn't say admiring. He looks so good, even when we're training. One time, I found myself staring at him drinking a bottle of water. He looked good doing THAT.

This brings me to conclusion number two. He's good looking damn it! There is nothing wrong with thinking that. I'm probably just jealous he looks so good and Sakura wants him and not me.

But I'm not jealous. I stare at him because I love the way he looks. If I ever get jealous of, er…over him, it's because he saved Sakura from some rogue ninja.

And…It's not just his looks now that I consider this. It's him. Sure he acts like a jerk, but he's smart and calm. He's saved my life countless times, I always tell him he's just a show off and I can take care of myself.

Then of course, although we never talked about it…

We're both alone.

We're both orphans. However, it's never bothered me as much. I never knew my parents, so I guess I never knew what it was like. His were killed. By his brother. His brother he loved and looked up to.

I sometimes wonder…his personality reflects nothing like that. I'm sure it's just because Sakura, Kakashi and I are around. But what does he do when he's alone?

With my sappy feelings, this brings me to conclusion number three.

You lo-like him.

But that's not possible. You don't like guys, you like Sakura. I just care about him, I feel so sorry for him. I respect him. I love him, sure. Love is an easy word for me. I love him because he's my best friend. Not that other way.

But one time, when I was starring at him, he caught my eyes and I almost turned.

I couldn't.

He was staring back. Not glaring.