Ino and I
Yamanaka Ino changed my life.
She was new at school, and ended up sitting next to me. Her hair was long, blonde and the front was threaded with indigo beads. She was dressed all in purple – a lilac skirt, a mauve blouse, a plum cardigan and lavender tights.
Ino explained, "I'm having a purple day."
After the break bell went, Ino followed me. But I was used to been alone.
"Where are you friends?" Ino asked.
I didn't answer. Karin was marching towards us.
"Sakura's found a friend" Karin sneered, "what're you wearing, ugly friend? That's not our uniform."
Ino just sipped her blackcurrant juice.
"You look stupid" Karin taunted.
"Shut up, Karin," I said. I wished I hadn't.
"Nobody likes you," Karin replied meanly.
"I do," said Ino, "why don't you shut up and go away?"
Ino gave her drink carton a squeeze and sprayed juice all over Karin.
Suddenly, I liked her too.
Ino became my best friend. She was what my mom called "individual." Ino called her mom "Willow". They lived in a B&B, because Willow didn't stay anywhere long. Ino wove beads into my hair, like hers. When I went round for tea, I ate sweet potatoes, fish fingers and carrots. It was an orange day.
I like it being just us. Then Ino suggested making friends with Hinata.
"Why?" I asked
Nobody talked to Hinata. Karin had turned on her after she realized she couldn't pick on me anymore.
"You know, Sakura, you've got to make new friends," Ino said. "Promise me if I go away you'll make an effort."
"Okay," I said. "But I'm happiest being friends with you."
The next day, Ino told me she was leaving. And by the end of the week, she'd gone. I realized I didn't like being alone anymore.
Sighing heavily, I crossed the playground to where Hinata was sitting.
"Hi, Hinata."
Now what? I was hopeless at this.
"I like your hair," Hinata said shyly. "The beads are really pretty."
"I'll do yours if you like?" I offered.
"Thanks!" Hinata said happily.
The bell went. We walked into the class together.
"Do you want to sit with me?" I asked. "There's a spare seat."
This is my first story that I've written. So, some reviews and some advices would help me a lot. Thank you for reading my story, hope you enjoyed it.
