Have you ever fallen in love? I have. Sasuke-kun is just so dreamy I could die. Every girl, however, seems to feel the same way. I just hope I get to be in the same class as Sasuke-kun!
"Sakura-chan,OI! S-A-K-U-R-A! Wake up, class is about to start." Someone said, shaking her shoulders. Sakura looked up to see idiotic-blonde-headed-blue-eyed Naruto standing in front of her. Apparently she had fallen asleep thinking about……she began to giggle.
Naruto looked at her funny. "Is something wrong Sakura-chan?"
"Hmm? Oh, no, nothing at all." Sakura assured. Naruto smiled and took the seat next to her.
Today's the first day back from break and I am SO happy. I hope I do really well this year…
Her thoughts were interrupted by the door suddenly opening. A tall man with a slight tan walked in, "Everybody to your seats, homeroom is about to start." The others took their seats.
"My name is Iruka, I will be your homeroom teacher." Sakura studied the man, he seemed lenient if you didn't get on his bad side…..she could deal with him.
The bell rang and class began. She started her day off with English. Hmmm….english…not too bad I guess….not my strongest point but…
"Haruno!" Iruka-sensi ordered, "Continue reading please."
Sakura stood up, "And in the Spring the Blossoms bloom with such a pretty tint. For are not the cherry trees pink, honoring the goddess of Dawn?" She continued reading somewhat smoothly until Naruto's head hit the table.
Iruka-sensi glared at Naruto who was now awake. "Naruto, why don't you continue for us?"
Mumbling something he picked up his book and stood.
"Page 12, paragraph 3," Sakura whispered as she sat down. Naruto gave her a smile and began reading were she left off. Class went on as normal.
Silly Naruto, not even knowing where we are…Sakura thought as she gathered her things for her next class.
"Oi, Sakura-chan, thanks for the save." Naruto said, rubbing his head.
"Yeah, yeah, next time just don't fall asleep."
"I won't, I won't. I promise."
Sakura left through the doors to her next class, Math. How she loved it, equations, numbers, variables, all testing her skill and brain. She smiled as she entered the room. The teacher was already there, as were some of the students. They lazed around, sitting on desks or in chairs, talking to one another. Sakura couldn't catch much of what was said. Taking a seat up front by the window, Sakura glanced around.
Everyone here was older than her, this was a more advanced math than what her classmates took. Almost every person in here was a senpai to her. She recognized Tenten-senpai, Lee-senpai and Negi-senpai from a picture Hinata-chan had of her cousin, Negi-senpai.
The teacher…..an odd man. His name, she learned later, was Ibiki. He wore a dark bandana over his head and had a few scars across his face. His quiet voice was loud and his yelling voice was even louder. Sakura would wince every time he spoke, and cringe whenever he yelled.
The first thing he did when class began was call he up to the front.
"Everyone, this is Haruno Sakura, a year younger than any of you. She'll be taking this course with all you upper classmen. Don't kill her." He shouted. Sakura, standing beside him, nearly fainted. As she swayed, Li….Li….Lee? ran up to the front of the class and caught her, holding her upright.
"Sakura-san, are you alright?" He inquired.
A little dizzy, Sakura took her seat. "I think I'll be fine…."
"That is good. Remember to use that Wellspring of Youth!" Somehow his green spandex seemed to glow and when he smiled…..and his…..his eyebrows. THEY WERE SOOOO BUSHY! Sakura gave him a weak smile.
"Lee, return to your seat."
"Yes, sir." Giving Ibiki-sensei a salute he went back to his desk. Sakura noticed Tenten rolled her eyes over Lee's antics and Negi tried simply to ignore him. Then rest of class went without a hitch. Sakura was able to enter her next class, P.E., without worry.
Heading for the girls locker room, Sakura collided with someone else.
"I-I'm sorry, I wasn't looking…" Sakura apologized. She looked up.
Across from her sat a regular sized girl with long blonde hair. "Owie….AH! Bill-board brow, I should have known it was you!" She seethed. Sakura's brows furrowed.
"What's that supposed to mean, INO PIG?!"
Both girls would've gone at each other's throats if Hinata hadn't intervened.
"Umm….guys….if we don't hurry up and change we'll get in trouble…." She said in a whispery tone.
Both girls stood up and turned their backs to one another. "Hmpf."
Hinata was left alone as the two went in to change.
"S-scary…"
Everyone was at PE, there was Naruto, Hinata, Ino, SASUKE!, Tenten, Lee, and Negi. Some of her other classmates that she had homeroom with.
There was Chouji, the glutton, Shikamaru, the laziest kid you'll ever see, Shino, the creepiest kid you may ever see, Kiba, who could be considered as annoying as Naruto, and his dog Akamaru who followed his everywhere. You couldn't hate Akamaru, the cute little white and tan pooch.
Sakura was just content to be able to watch Sasuke.
The bell had rung and the teacher had yet to come. Then…..seemingly in a flurry of dust and dirt, an older Lee appeared before them all.
"Gai-sensei!" Lee shouted, tears streaming down his face.
"Lee, good to see you." The teacher said. Sakura's eye twitched. Same bowl cut hair, same super bushy eyebrows, and same green tights. Letting out a breath, she regained her self control.
"Alright everyone, this is P.E. class and, as Lee said, I am Gai, your P.E. teacher." From out of nowhere he pulled out a pair of spandex, "I want all you boys to put these on, so you'll be as fashionable as Lee and I are." Many of the girls snickered, Sakura looked at her feet to hide a smile. She couldn't even begin to imagine cool Sasuke-kun in those green things.
All the guys seemed to object too. They groaned or complained as Lee argued that there was no better way to go than tights. As he began to lists the reasons, Gai-sensei put a hand on his shoulder. "Now, now, no trying to persuade them otherwise. We can't force them to change." The boys sighed in relief. "Now then, five laps around the track, Guys go first, girls go when I give the signal. GO!" Sasuke-kun and all the other boys sprinted off, the girls lining up for their turn.
"Okay, girls, ready, set, GO!" And off she went, as fast as she could while pacing herself. Sakura wasn't the most athletic of the group, but she would try her best not to fall behind.
By the fifth lap Sakura was huffing and puffing back with Hinata. When they had finished, Hinata and Sakura both collapsed on the grass nearby. Slowly their breath came back to them. When Sakura recovered enough she sat up.
"Hey Hinata, you okay?"
Sitting up she nodded violently. Sakura smiled, "I'm glad." Standing up she gave Hinata her hand. "We should get ready for another go, eh?" Taking her hand, Sakura leveled the other girl up.
"Y-yeah."
Hand in hand, the two girls made their way over to the main group.
P.E. ended with many groans, Sakura's among them. She was battered and tired, ready for a break. Thankfully it was over…..for today.
Beaten, Sakura wearily went back into the locker room to change. Out of her shorts and t-shirt, she put her red dress back on. The school, being public, had no uniform so they could wear anything they wanted. That is, as long as it abided by the dress code. Sakura wore her best dress on the first day back. An inch above her knees with short sleeves, it kept her fairly cool in the warm weather.
Dressed, she left the locker room and headed for her next class. Science, not too bad…..she hoped.
In the class room, there was Naruto, Shikamaru and Ino in one row, Chouji, Shino and Kiba in anotherm and then Hinata, Sakura and Sasuke were assigned next to one another. Sakura chose the seat by the window, her favorite place, and Hinata sat next to her, Sasuke in the aisle.
Turning to Hinata, Sakura smiled, "Doing alright, now, Hinata?"
The other girl nodded. "Y-yes."
"Glad to hear."
Sasuke ignored the exchange and stared straight ahead blankly.
The teacher, Kurenai, came a little later than when the bell rang. She was tall with long dark hair and wore a slender red and white dress. The first thing they would do was an experiment, she told everyone. In their groups of three they would have to come up with an experiment idea on their own.
Sakura's group was doomed from the start. Sasuke ignored them, Hinata was to reserved to say much and Sakura was at a loss. With a sigh she began to think about ideas. After five minutes had passed and she had nothing, Sakura turned to Hinata.
"Anything?"
"Ummm….Maybe if we did an experiment on emotions…." Hinata suggested shyly.
"Emotions?"
"Y-yea….Like how anger, joy and sorrow affect our physical selves. W-w-we could have someone punch something that c-could measure the strength o-of their punch and compare it t-to….to the other ones…." She stuttered.
Sakura's eyes gleamed, "Hinata, you're a GENIUS!" She declared, giving the quiet girl a hug.
Sasuke glanced over, "Hn."
Sakura glared at Sasuke, "Don't hate her cause she thought of something truly genius."
Sasuke was about to rebuke when Naruto came over.
"Hey, Sakura, did you guys think of anything?"
Hinata looked down, it was Sakura who answered. "Yep! Hinata had a great idea about seeing how our emotions effect our physical abilities."
"Really? That's great Hinata." Naruto said, Hinata blushed a deep DEEP red. "Oi, Sakura, you should be the test subject, you k-" He didn't get to finish his sentence as Sakura's fist made contact with his face. Naruto fell back on the floor, out.
"N-A-R-U-T-O, I dare you….to finish…that…." She seethed.
"Naruto!" Hinata exclaimed, concerned. Leaning over the desk she saw Naruto with a bloody nose, mumbling an apology.
"Idiot." Sasuke grumbled.
The teacher came over, "Do you guys have an idea for the….uhh…" She glanced down at Naruto, sprawled over the floor. "What…?"
"Our idea is to see how emotions effect the physical body." Sakura told the teacher. "Don't worry about Naruto, he'll live, I know."
"R-right….Then tomorrow you will put that plan into action, okay?" Kurenai asked.
"Yes!" Sakura and Hinata agreed.
Sasuke glanced over at Sakura again, laughing as Hinata checked on Naruto.
"Like I said, Hinata, don't worry, I've given Naruto worse before. When the bell rings he'll be right as rain, I promise." Sakura said, leaning back.
Still, Hinata shook Naruto trying to wake him up. Futile.
The bell rang loud and clear, signaling everyone to move on to the next class. Naruto bounced up, and WHAM! Hit Hinata right in the forehead. Sakura's eyes widened in concern as she jumped over the table.
"Hinata, HEY, Hinata!" She said, trying to wake to girl up. Sasuke left the three quietly. Sakura sighed in relief as her friend woke up. "Gosh, I was so worried Hinata."
"Hey, Sakura-chan, what about me?" Naruto asked behind her. Sakura hit Naruto again.
"Idiot, you hit HINATA!" She yelled.
"S-sakura-chan, I'm okay now, we should g-get going." Hinata insisted.
"Yeah, C'mon."
The two girls followed Sasuke, the last guy, out, leaving Naruto behind.