Crystal's P.O.V.

I am so upset about my mom's passing. I wish she were here to help me. I am going to meet my dad, but I am second guessing my judgement. I really need support from someone other than Sasuke and Itachi. I wish my mom had some friends who knew her so I could talk to them...wait, she said something about the Nata family. Wait, it is the Nara family. Shikamaru is in my class and his mom was my mom's friend, I think I will go visit him.

As I ran out of the house, I thought I heard Sasuke saying something about if I was okay. I yelled I was fine and I was going out for a while. I ran to my car, started it and drove off. By the time I reached Shikamaru's house, it was almost dusk. I knocked on the door. "Hello. Do I know you?" a lady who I am assuming is Shikamaru's mom said. "Umm. You might. I am in Shikamaru's class and I think you knew my mom. My name is Crystal Reddow, by the way," I said probably confusing the poor woman. " Oh. Yeah. I did know your mom. My name is Yoshino Nara, but you can call me Yoshino, Mrs. Nara, or whatever you want. Do you want to talk to me or Shikamaru?" Yoshino asked. "Well, I would like to talk to Shikamaru and you, but if Shikamaru is doing something, I do not want to inconvenience him," I said. "Okay. SHIKAMARU GET YOUR LAZY BUTT DOWN HERE!!!" Yoshino yelled. I flinched at how loud she was. "What do you want, troublesome woman?" Shikamaru asked. "There is a girl here to dee you, Crystal I think she said her name is," Yoshino told her son. " Oh hi Crystal. What's up?" Shikamaru asked but before I could say anything he continued, "Come in. We can go up to my room if you want. I have a feeling I know what you want to talk about." When he finished I replied, "Thanks. I would like that." He led me upstairs to his room and shut the door. "So what did you want to talk about?" He asked politely. "I don't know weather I should meet my dad or not. You are the most helpful person I know, so I figured I would ask you. Plus, your mom knew my mom, so I would think you would know what she might want," I said simply.

Shikamaru's P.O.V.

Crystal wants advice on weather or not to meet her dad. "I think you should meet your dad. Your mom would want you to. It might be easier to deal with her passing if you knew you dad," I said. "Thanks. That helped a lot. I think I am going to go to spend the night at Temari's place. She invited me over," Crystal said. "Okay. Does Sasuke know?" I asked. I don't want him to be worried about her. "No. I have to stop over there to get some stuff, so I will tell him then," she replied. "Okay. Tell Temari I said hello," I said. I am pretty sure everyone is worried about Crystal. I walked Crystal to her car and stayed outside until she left. After that, I went inside and back to my iPod.

Sasuke's P.O.V.

Where is Crystal?!?! Does she know how worried I am about her?! I saw her leave, and I started worrying. Itachi sent me to the store to buy groceries and I passed the Nara mansion. I saw something VERY interesting. Crystal's car was at Shikamaru's mansion. When I was going home, her car was still there, and I saw her hugging Shikamaru. I realized to get the apple pie Itachi told me to get. I went back and by the time I passed the Nara mansion, Crystal's car was still there. I got home, and Itachi said Crystal was there, grabbed her stuff, and left with Shikamaru. HOLD THE PHONE. IS SHE CHEATING ON ME?!?! I am so mad at Crystal for cheating on me and Shikamaru for cheating with her when he KNEW she was going out with me. I went to my room and had a mini tantrum. I asked Itachi if he knew where she went and he told me she hadn't said. I AM VERY UPSET!!

Crystal's P.O.V.

I feel bad for not being able to drive to Sasuke's house. The engine would not start, so Shikamaru drove me to Sasuke's and then to Temari's. "Thank you for driving me," I said. "It's fine. I get to say hi to Temari in person now," he said. "Hello Shikamaru, hello Crystal," Kankuro said. "Hello Kankuro," Shikamaru and I said at the same time. "Hello," an emotionless voice said. "Hello Gaara," I said. "Temari is just inside," he replied. "Thanks," I said as I went inside.

"Hi. I was wondering when you would get here," Temari said. "I went to go talk to Shikamaru, my car broke down, he drove me to Sasuke's to get my stuff, and then we came here," I said. "Turn your phone off. We don't want to interrupt the movie, do we?" She said. "Okay," I said while turning off my cell. We watched the Spy Kids series and talked. She did my nails and I did her hair. We had a really good time.

We were woken up by ice cold water on our faces. "KANKURO! GAARA! YOU ARE IN SO MUCH TROUBLE!" Temari yelled. We caught them and tickled them until they started to tickle us. "RETREAT!" We yelled. We got dressed and Temari drove me to Shikamaru's house, where my car was now running. Apparently Shikaku, Shikamaru's dad, fixed it. When I got to Sasuke's house, Itachi warned me that Sasuke was in a bad mood.

"What were you doing with Shikamaru last night?" Sasuke asked obviously upset. "I went to talk to him about meeting my dad, my car wouldn't start, he drove me here, and then to Temari's, why?" I asked, confused. "You are cheating on me, aren't you?" He asked in more of a statement than a question. "No I am not. How could you think that?" I asked, still in shock. "We'll then why couldn't I reach your cell?" Sasuke asked. "Temari and I were watching Spy Kids and I turned it off." I said honestly. "Yeah. Sure. I totally believe you," he said sarcastically. "You know what? I never want to see you again. I hate you," he pretty much screamed at me. I ran out to my car and drove to Temari's house in tears.

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Author's Note:

Sorry if it is short and kinda bad. I tried to do something new. I will have a few one shot chapters for fans only. Gomen'nasai. Vote. Comment. Fan. Arigato.

~Ari