After my chat with Sasuke, I walked right over to Kiba's house. I knew he was mad at me but to what extent I didn't know. He claims he is mad at Sasuke and not me but I'm slightly hesitant to believe that. The only thing I am grateful for right now is that we fought and it wasn't terrible. I still feel guilty about seeing Sasuke without telling Kiba, but at least I now know there is nothing I can do.

He is lost and I can't help him, I probably never could. Perhaps the task is Naruto's, after all, they are practically brothers and at the very least, best friends. In the end, all he really wanted from me was my love, or rather for me to love him the way he loves me. If I were being completely honest I'm not sure he even truly loves me, though I haven't the faintest clue what could be manifesting itself to make him think that.

One thing was undeniable, there was fear in his eyes, even if it was fleeting. Even though I now know there is nothing I can do, that glint I saw in his eyes makes me second guess myself and think otherwise.

"Earth to Sakura, I am having a crisis here!" I hear the voice of Ino whine, bringing me out of my thoughts and into her bedroom that now  Ino, Hinata, Temari, and myself inhabit.

Temari sighs dramatically, leaning back on her hands. "I would hardly call this a crisis. Just tell him you have a thing for him. Then tada you have a boyfriend." She explains, making the current Ino situation a lot less complicated than Ino herself is making it.

Ino frowns casting a glare Temari's way. "Just because it worked that way with Nara does not mean it's going to work with Sai!" She half exclaims and hisses, obviously annoyed that Temari is happily past her guy problems. "He's so quiet! Every time I try to have a conversation with him it ends abruptly or awkwardly." She admits with a long drawn out sigh.

It only then occurs to me that we are talking about Naruto's friend Sai and my brow scrunches up as my brain finally catches up. "He's friends with Naruto isn't he? Why don't you just ask him?"

Ino gives me an exasperated look, "I am not going to a boy to ask for dating advice. God Sakura, you really need to pay attention. I asked you to get me intel. So do you have it or not?" She scoffs folding her arms over her chest.

"Right..." I mutter, now trying to recall any information that I may know about him. The conversation that I had with Kiba before everything went south Halloween comes to mind and I am suddenly thankful that my all-star boyfriend is friends with a lot of people. "If it helps Kiba did say that he's a quiet art geek." I offer, hoping something is better than nothing.

Ino hums in thought before her eyes light up. "That must mean that he's just an honest soul!" She exclaims, obviously excited about the fact that he loves art probably as much as Kiba loves soccer.

I shrug because I am not sure that means what Ino thinks it means. "All he said is that you two are opposites so it may not be a good idea."

I watch as Ino waves me off and with the roll of her eyes continues to get more excited about the possibility of finally moving from single to taken. She doesn't get very far before a glum expression falls onto her face and she sighs. "What's the point though. He doesn't even seem to like me. Every time we're together he acts as if I'm not there."

It's true though, Sai is a very personal person. I was surprised that he was even friends with Naruto, but knowing Naruto he probably forced himself on Sai until they became just that.

"He's quiet but passionate about his work. I'm sure if you ask him about something he is working on he will tell you all about it." Her words are quiet from up on the bed and startle almost every one of us sitting on the floor. She hasn't spoken the entire time we have been here and my only guess is this Sasuke mess.

Casting my attention towards my best friend I am saddened by her appearance. It is clear that she is getting very little sleep with how the shadows hover below her puffy eyes. She's been crying recently too, and that makes me angry at not only Naruto but Sasuke as well. She's been caught in the crossfire and there is nothing that any of us can do about it.

All my observations are lost on Ino as she grins and nods enthusiastically. "I knew you would have some ideas ladies. I am so glad tomorrow is Monday. I wonder what kind of conversation we will have?"

Her voice fades into the background as I once again get lost in my thoughts and look forward to my departure back over to Kiba's house. I'm mentally exhausted from trying to solve my friend's problems and I desperately need a break from it. Too bad winter break is so far away.