Chapter 4:Their talk

Tittle:The New Universe

Ino's eyes fluttered open to see her room around her. She was a little puzzled when she noticed that it was still dark. The next thing that she noticed was her throat, which was parched. Ino laid in her bed, fighting with herself over whether or not she should get a drink. As much as she didn't want to, she got up from her bed and walked to the kitchen to satisfy her thirst. She opened a wooden cabinet above her head and reached for a drinking glass. As she filled her cup,she took a look at her surrounding. It has a family aura,i'm never going to be able to experience it. She glanced at her hand,the water was leaking from the cup,Shit,she quickly grabbed a cloth from the table and begin whipping of the spilled water. After that was done she drank her water in one shot. Much better.

Ino let out a sigh,great,now i can't sleep. She decided to explore the house after cleaning the cup and putting it back to it's original place. She slide a door opened and the scene in front of her revealed a pond with chinese decorations in it,there was the green grass on the ground and some bushes. It was a relaxing sight. The wooden railing prevented her to go over to the pond. She went over the railing and sat on it,she gazed out at the moon and the stars that surrounded it.

She lean her body on the wooden pole structure,she close her eyes and enjoyed the peacefulness,a gust of wind envelopes her,she wrap her arms on herself,it's getting chilly.

She could feel a soft cloth over her shoulder,a quiet presence soon joined her in her contemplation. She cracked open her eyes and look to her side and saw Sasuke.

Ino parted her lips,''why are you out here?''

''I should be the one asking you that''he said in ease.

She turn her attention to the sky,''i couldn't get back to sleep''

''I have the same problem''he turn his eyes to the moon.

Ino didn't know how to continue their conversation,they sat down in silence,suddenly she found that the moon wasn't so enchanting anymore.

A few minutes later, she couldn't bear the strain. "What is it?" She said rather snappishly toward him. "Why are you here?I know that you didn't came out here because of sleep problems''

He let out a chuckle,''guess i'm caught,i came here to give you the blanket,i was awoke by the footsteps on the kitchen,when i came to the kitchen i saw you heading out. I know it was cold outside so i gave you the blanket''

''That's awfully kind of you''Ino said heartily.

''I can extend my kindness,if you want''he lifted her chin up gently which startled Ino,a feeling bubbled up in her,her eyes focus into his,she turn her head away.

''Quit playing Sasuke''

''Am i?''he questioned her.

Ino look at him,''do you dare to say you aren't?''she furrowed her eyebrows,''do you?''she couldn't take it anymore,when he grab her chin,she feels like her feelings for Sasuke came back,it was pathetic for her,just a small movement could make her feelings for Sasuke came back. Furthermore,she knew he wasn't serious with her,she knew that he would just play her like a toy he want her to be,she hated it,how she was going to be played like that and she, knowing this,can't fall for him.

Sasuke widen his eyes,he knew that if he said yes to the woman in front of him ,she would know it is a lie right away but if he said no that pride in him would just be stained.

No words were coming out from his mouth,even if he dosen't say anything,i already know the answer. I guess he and Sasuke have one thing in common,their god damn ego and pride.

A sigh escape her mouth,she took the blanket and gave it back to him.

''Thanks for the blanket but i'm heading back to my room now''Ino said coldly,she went over the railing and was now stood on the wooden floor.

Sasuke look over his shoulder,''you don't have to take it so seriously,blondie''he said with a smirk.

Ino clench her fist,she really wanted to wipe of the smirk from his face and kick him where he will lose his fatherhood.

''Sasuke Uchiha,your really getting on my nerve,that attitude of yours may make millions of girls fall for you but it won't make me,Ino Yamanaka,fall for you,i'm not some challenge for you to win,i won't fall for you''Ino spoke in a calm manner,she released her fist,she left Sasuke and slid the door shut.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes,a pang of guilt him hit him after her words,tsk,this feeling is getting really annoying,no matter what she say i am not going to give up

The black which was covering her vision started to fade as her mind began to wake from unconsciousness. The warmth of the blankets around her was like heaven. Her face was slightly cold from not being covered but the rest of her body, from her neck down to her wriggling toes, was toasty warm. When she opened her eyes, the first thing that she noticed was the beams of light on her floor. Ino breathed in a large breath of air and released it in the sound of a groan as she began to stretch her arms and legs. She threw the blankets that were covering her to the side and sat up. She looked at the clock, which read 8 o'clock, and began her day.

After Ino had washed up and prepared herself for the day, she sat and brushed her long, blonde hair. And as she brushed she remembered what had happened only yesterday. She let out a sigh and tried to mentally prepare herself for what was to come. Wouldn't it be quite awkward if i ran into him?I doubt any girl had ever said something like that to him before.

Ino quickly tied her hair in her high ponytail and went out of the room,she walked down the hallway and continued out of the house.

Ino couldn't help but smile at the sight and sound of her old village,the street was busy and there were some children crowded at the side playing a simple game of stick and stones. She decided to not get distracted anymore and made her way to the training ground.

After working for a few hours, Ino decided to call it quits and stop for the day. She made her way to a hill and sat on a bench,it had a perfect view of the sunset,she enjoyed every minute that pass. The nigh had fall and she took out her energy bar to eat it. It wasn't very full filling but it will just have to do first.

She stood up and stretches her arms,maybe i should have some ramen at ichiraku before heading back. With the thought in her head she was beginning to leave when a voice stopped her.

''Going somewhere,blondie''Ino knew the only one who would used that phrase was-

''Sasuke?How did you find me?''Ino asked.

Sasuke stepped out of the shadows to let her get a better view of him,''i'm also a ninja blondie,it's not hard tracking someone that i'm living with''he said like it was the most obvious thing ever. He place his hands on his pockets as he walk over to her.

''What are you doing here?'Ino shot another questioned at him.

''To find you''he answered,''are you done asking?''he place one of his hand out of his pocket,Ino didn't answered him.

''Then it's my turn to ask you''he said with a smile on his face.

''Huh?''Ino look at him with a confused look.

''You ask me questions,so now i'll ask you questions. That should be fair,right?'he made his point.

''Ask away''Ino took out the towel from her bag and wipe of the sweats that was still on her face.

''Why do you train so hard?''he asked as he sat on the bench next to her.

''I made a promise to many people to become stronger and i didn't want to...let them down''Ino look down on her lap when she said the last few words. Her eyes darken but she raise her head again to face Sasuke with a slight smile,''that's it''

He raised his eyebrow at her reactions when he ask her about it,there must be something more to that,he wanted to ask her about it but he didn't wanted to let this turn into a gloomy atmosphere.

''What about your family?''he asked.

Ino look at him with a sad smile,''my parents got divorced,i live alone back at my village''she ended her questioned with another sad smile.

Sasuke's face soften,then living by yourself alone at the village must be hard.His eyes widen,wait,what am i doing?Why am i sympathizing her?I can't...get a hold of youself,Sasuke.

He let out a cough,''it looks like lots of couple comes here''he said.

Ino look around her,''really?''

Sasuke thought of something that may strike her interest,''you must really like Menma in your universe?''

Menma?He must be talking about Naruto in my universe,Ino thought,''i have known him for 6 years,but in this universe he's quite...a charm,''she said as she place a finger on her chin,''Naruto is a great guy,i don't think there is anyone that doesn't like him,he's strong too,i'm not good enough for him''Ino said and remember the blonde knucklehead.

Sasuke was annoyed at how she said him,but conceive it with a half interest face,''and then?''he ask,but inside of him wanted her to stop already.

A image of Sasuke in her universe flash into her mind,''and then what happened?''Sasuke ask again,Ino was pulled out of her thought,Ino look at him for a while before turning her head away,''why are you asking me so much?''

Sasuke chuckle at her,''i'm curious''Sasuke said as he glance at the floor then at her.

Ino turn her face to look him,the picture of Sasuke keep appearing in her mind as she look at him,Ino Yamanaka,wake up,this guy infront of you isn't Sasuke.

''I'm still waiting for the guy of my dreams to appear''she glance at the sky,i'm sorry,no matter how much i want to forget him,hate him,i just can't.

Sasuke straighten his back,''you mean that your ideal person hasn't apeared yet?''he said with interest.

She turn to look at him,''You can say that''Ino said with a faint smile,''what about you?''Sasuke look startled at that question,but answer her anyway.

''I'm like you''he said and then stood up from his bench,placing both his hands on his pockets.

''Waiting for the girl of my dreams to appear. She doesn't have to be too pretty or too smart. But...she has to accept me''Sasuke answer her,it was actually his real thought,but all the girls he dated had only like him for his looks,it was only lust,he knew all of the girls in Konoha was like that so what's the use of being a good boy and say 'no' to them. They throw themselves at him and he gladly accepted them. No emotion. No feelings. Just lust.

Ino stared at Sasuke,all the things he say,is it his true words?

Sasuke turn to face Ino,''if your that girl, would you accept me?''

''Are you confessing to me?''Ino asked.

Sasuke chuckle at her,''sorry,i'm dizzy. But for some reason,through your eyes. I feel like we've know each other for a long time or something.''

Ino thought for a while before she spoke up,''actually. When i see you,there's that familiar feeling too''Ino said as she stared into his eyes.

Ino suddenly broke the eye-contact,she stood up from the bench and look around,''this place is actually very beautiful,there is a garden not far from here.''

She begin walking,Sasuke sigh and follow her,Ino gasp,her ankle suddenly twisted but luckily Sasuke caught her by his arms. They were staring into each other,neither of then was breaking their contact,Sasuke started to lean forward to her. Ino want to remove her gaze away from him and push him but it like her eyes was suck into his.

Ino thanked the heavens above for the timely interruption, an ANBU leapt into the clearing. Sasuke quickly pulled Ino up,the mysterious ninja inclined their head at Sasuke in an informal sort of bow before they turned to Ino.

"Ino Yamanaka. The Hokage wishes to see you." At her nod of acknowledgement, the ANBU leapt away, disappearing into the trees. Ino bend down and place her hand on her ankle and a a green glowed from her hand,after a while she stood up and turned to Sasuke

"I've gotta go," she said awkwardly. Before she could go, Sasuke grabbed her arm.

''My parents had came back today and they will be helding a party at the Uchiha compund tomorrow night,you'll be coming right?''he said.

''I'll be going''she said,she could feel it was getting quite awkward now so she just answer him with the shortest answer she could come up with.

''Then you'll have to get a formal Kimono,i'll be anticipating it''he added.

Ino look up to him,''i know''

He release his hold on her and Ino turned to leave. She leapt into the surrounding trees, awfully aware that Sasuke was watching her back.

I thought that you were like all the girls in konoha,turns out that you aren't. Then what's Menma to you?You were awfully close to him when you were talking to him. No matter what,i'm going to get you, Ino Yamanaka. Sasuke begin walking his way back to his house.

As Ino leapt into the surrounding tress, she thought what had happen a few minutes ago. Knowing that he and Sasuke aren't even the same people,why did i let my feelings get the better of me?Ino Yamanak,Sasuke Uchiha has already disappeared from your world,forget about him.

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