"Ugh, it’s so annoying!" Ino groaned, frustration evident as he rested his head on folded arms atop the table.

For months, you had been sending mixed signals his way. At times, it seemed like you were flirting, yet at others, you appeared to be merely friends. Ino had been making a concerted effort to make his feelings known, but your lack of response to his attempts at flirting had left him perplexed.

"Do you like me. I mean.. like like?Or are we just friends? Please, tell me."