A/N:This is my first fanfiction. I don't like flames, but if you have a problem with my story, tell me. I am a so-so updater. I havework on that I need to update, so I may update every week or so. Maybe longer.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Naruto. Everyone says this but: If i did, it would be WAY different! ) Enjoy! A/N: Give me 2 reviews, I'll give you another chapter!

Naruto had just gotten back from a mission with Kiba and Neji when he heard Sakura’s yells.

“INO-PIG! WAKE YOUR LAZY ASS UP! WE’RE GONNA BE LATE!”screamed Sakura.

Naruto smiled as he heard this. People passing by shook in fear. A few minutes later, Ino and Sakura walked out and passed Naruto. A few minutes after that, right as Naruto was feeling cruddy because he thought they didn’t notice him, he was in a death hug.

“NARUTO!” squealed Sakura. “You’re BACK!” Sakura had a hold of his neck and didn’t know it, but...

“Sakura, he’s turning blue. No, wait, he’s turning purple. Is that even possible?’ asked Ino. Sakura ignored her. “Let him go, Forehead- girl!” growled Ino. Sakura complied.

Naruto rubbed his neck and grinned, his whisker marks clearly giving him a mischievous look.

“Sakura-chan, thanks for such a nice welcome. Where’s Shikamaru and the others?” he asked.

Ino glared at the mention of her ex-boyfriend’s name.

“He’s. With. Temari!” Ino snarled. A little boy passing by heard her and ran away screaming for his mommy. Sakura and Naruto shrank back in fear. They knew Ino could do some damage. Maybe not as much as Sakura could, but it was enough.

“And the others?” Naruto whispered, nervously.

“At the Hyuuga Compound. It’s Hinata’s birthday! You are just in time,” squealed Sakura, and off they went for the Hyuuga Compound.

“How old is Hinata going to be?” asked Ino to Naruto. Sakura opened her mouth to answer, only to have Ino’s hand cover it. “Naruto? Do you know?”

Naruto smiled. “Of course! She’s turning eighteen. Right?” Naruto looked uneasy as he watched Ino and Sakura communicate with their eyes. “Ino-san? Sakura-chan?”

“Right, Naruto!” answered Ino.

Sakura gave a confused sigh.

“Ino, how come you didn’t know how old she was? Aren’t all of you girls close, like sisters?” asked Naruto, putting Ino on the spot.

Ino sputtered and just shrugged.