I smiled and nodded. "Ok, so training it is!" I sadi, giving her a thumbs up. I let go of her hand and started to walk to where we used to train. "Man oh man, this sure brings back memories." I said looking to the sky. "When we first became a team, Kakashi sensei's test, our second test, with you punching a giant piece of floor up. Heh heh Kakashi Sensei was freaked out." I started to laugh.

It was fun being back with Sakura, got my mind off of Sasuke. I then shook my head and looked at Sakura with a huge smile. "Hey, Sakura-chan, what do you even think of Sasuke now...." I asked calmly.

In response to what Naruto had spoken I mulled over my thoughts trying to come up with something to say. Normally I would have just said something to upset him and just left, but he was different now. Even though he still had some childish trademarks he was rather mature now. I chewed at my lip before I had come up with a response. "How about we go to the park? Or train perhaps?" I asked in a rather soft voice hoping that he wouldn't turn down both ideas I gave him. But after all this time I wouldn't think he would really reject anything I had to offer. I noticed the blood that had surged through his cheeks once more making me laugh just slightly in remark, trying to keep myself in check when he had grabbed my hand. Even though I would never admit it to him, not now anyway, I had developed quite a crush on him after all these years. Even though I had originally hated his foolishness I was begining to accept them. Now I realized the more I liked what he had to offer the more it made me dwell in the past.

Sighing queitly in response he glared at his brother, he'd long ago quit voicing his objection to his words regarding this subject. It was just another distraction. Pulling his eyes away from the annoying puppeteer he gazed out the window to his right, his arms folded against his chest as usual. As Kazekage he had no time to deal with this, in his experiences that girl was only trouble and only joined the growing number amongst the sand ninja that tried to gain his attention. They were fools, even if he'd wanted to take interest in any of them there would be no point to it, and he didn't want to either, so that solved that problem.

Giving him the satisfaction of a response at his comment he kept his gaze on the window but his eyes narrowed slightly, " Shut up Kankorou, Temari won't be able to tolerate your insistant babbling as much as I can." Their sister had snapped every once in a while when Kankorou brought this subject up, not really because she found it stupid but more like he wouldn't stop once he got started. His older brother often ended up face-down on the ground with her foot on his head, he should have learned his lesson last time but obviously not.

Once no one answered the door Lani sighed. 'Kiba' she thought brightly. 'I bet she's with him' turning around she walked down the street. Struggeling to remember where he lived she stopped infront of what she thought was his house. Taking a deep breath I walked up and knocked on the door. "Kiba-Chan and Hinata-Chan I know your in there!" I called out crossing my arm's.

watched as Lani walked away. I smiled back at Sakura and held her hand. "Hey, It'll be ok Sakura." I said softly. I then gave her a thumbs up. Don't you worry your pretty little head, ok?" I said nicely.

I then looked at her and blushed a little. "So, where do you want to go?" I asked. "Haven't hanged out with you for a while so...yeah." I said smirking. It would be nice to hang out with Sakura for a change.

(NIGHT~)

Night

Taking a deep breath I walked up the step's to Hinata's house. Knocking on the door I stood there waiting to see if she had moved or not. 'I should've at least let her know I was coming' I thought slightly embarassed. Shrugging I stuffed my hand's in my pocket's. 'To late for that now'

I watched as Lani parted from the table only leaving me and Naruto to associate. I bid a small nod in her direction. "As the same for you." I spoke somewhat absent of the conversation to Lani as she parted ways with us. I felt as Naruto placed a hand on my shoulder shaking me of my thoughts. I could feel his eyes on me making me avert him. I knew he knew me too well. One thing I could never change with my years with him. I was somewhat shocked as he pulled me into a hug. I was chocked for words as I remarked the slightest blush accenting his face. I blushed just slightly but scoffed at myself trying to get under my normal temper. "I'll be fine, I'm just thinking.. That is all." I projected in a light tone as I pulled away from the hug I was pulled into, feeling as if it lasted for minutes. I smiled slightly hoping that if I acted in higher spirits he would think I was better. But inside I was in certain turmoil. I'm going to sleep, I'll reply after school tomorrow. Night

"It's been great to see you Naruto I think I'm going to visit Hinata-Chan though I'll catch you later" I said getting up. "It was nice to meet you Sakura I've heard alot about you" Giving her a wink I grinned and set off for Hinata's house.

'Hinata Hyuga, man I wonder if she's changed any' I thought walking down the road. Slinging my bag over my shoulder I strecthed and stared at the sky wondering who else I'd run into.

I smiled at Lani and then looked at Sakura. Something was wrong. I put my hand on her shoulder and looked at her in the eyes. "You ok Sakura-chan?" I asked nicely. "You seem down." I then felt a light blush somehow. I don't know why. I then turned to Lani and noticed she felt different too. "Gaara and Kankuro are fine, I think." I said calmly.

I then turned my gaze back to Sakura. Man what is going on. Was she thinking about.....Sasuke again? If so, I have to get rid of it. I hugged Sakura and smiled. "Sakura, c,mon, cheer up~!" I said grinning more.