...was grinning evilly

"Ino? What do you wa-?" Sakura began before Ino snatched her wrist, pulled her out the door, ripped the towel off her body, and slammed the door. All in the blink of an eye.

Sakura stifled a scream and dashed to cover herself. Red heat filled her face as she frantically scanned the street for anyone who might see her. It was almost empty, only a couple walking with their backs turned. She turned back to the door and tried to open it to scold Ino for doing something so childish, but the doorknob wouldn't budge! Ino had locked her out! Stark naked and dripping wet!

"Ino-pig when I get my hands on you I'm gonna-! Just let me in!" Sakura pleaded. Silence answered her until her living room window opened and Ino stuck her head out.

Ino chuckled at the sight of Sakura bashfully covering her nude body. "Damn Sakura, I never would pegged you for someone who would answer the door in a towel. I mean, it was ridiculously easy to get you trapped outside without a stitch on.

Sakura curled up her fist at Ino's taunts. She crouched down into a ball to hide better from anyone on the suspiciously empty street. "Ino, this isn't funny, let me in before someone sees me! It's a Saturday and the shops are all about to open and the streets will be packed! Not to mention Naruto and Hinata are going to be coming any minute now!" Sakura's blush deepened slightly as she said this aloud. She needed to get inside before Naruto saw her! She was, well not fine, but okay if Hinata saw her, they'd be naked in the hot springs anyways, but not Naruto.

Ino, unsurprisingly, brightened up even more at the news that people were on the way. "That reminds me, Billboard Brow, I came over to let you know that Hinata said she felt ill and couldn't make it today. But I'm sure Naruto is still on his way!"

Sakura groaned, even if she got dressed in time, she'd still be obligated to go to the Hot springs with Naruto. She shook her head. One problem at a time, and right now she had a pretty big problem. Sakura did her best to put on puppy dog eyes and looked to Ino. "Ino, Please let me in! I can't have Naruto see me like this! Imagine if this was you and help a sister out?!"

"Hmmmm. I admit I'd be furious if I was locked out naked and someone wasn't letting me in. I'll tell you what..."

Sakura looked up hopefully