[[ a/n: this is my first fanfic, so please be nice. XD its also my first time trying to write a story, so please don't bash me if I don't get all the details right. The story kind of has hints of the anime stotyline at some parts, but with some tweaks. So anyways, this story takes place when they are all 15 and the rookie 9 and co. are all starting high school for the first time. Rated T for now, I might have lemons later on. It all depends on how I feel ;)

Chapter 1: A New Start

Prologue

Ages: 4 years old

Sakura held on to her mom's skirt tight, never wanting to let it go. It was her first day of preschool and she didn't know anyone at all. Her bangs hid her pretty face and her clothes were like a boy's. For some reason, Sakura felt more comfortable in baggy clothes.

"Its okay Sakura, I'll be back in a few hours. I promise." Sakura's mother said reassuringly to her daughter.

"NO MOM! DON'T LEAVE ME!"

"You'll make lots of new friends! I have to go sweetie."

"Its okay, I'll take good care over her." Iruka said as he led Sakura off to play.

"Thank you."

With that Sakura's mom quickly left the preschool and went off to her work place.

Sakura felt like she was going to cry, but she sucked it up like a big girl does (she has her pampers on XD.)

She walked over to the center ,where the rug was, and sat. Waiting to go home, she did NOT want to be there.

She sat there for about 5 minutes until she heard a voice say something above her.

"Are you a boy or a girl?" the blonde haired boy asked.

Sakura had no idea who had talked to her until she looked up at his face.

"IM A GIRL! See!" Sakura pointed to the pink shoes she had on.

"Ohhh… I see. You seem down. What's your name?"

"Sakura Haruno."

"Hmmnn… Sakura-Chan."

"Anyways… what's your name?"

"Naruto Uzumaki!"

Sakura smiled widely, she had made her first friend.

End of Prologue

Ages: 15 years old

11 Years past ever since that day, and ever since, Naruto and Sakura have been best friends. They made a lot of more friends during that time and all of them grew up together and are now going to the same high school. In Fact, Today is their first day at Konoha High School.

Sakura woke up early today, which she usually doesn't, but there was an exception today because it was the first day of school. She had to be perfect for Sasuke, the boy of her dreams. She grew out of her tomboy phase over the summer and grew into a more girlish phase, she no longer hid her face behind her shaggy hair. She looked deep in her closet for her uniform, a white polo w/ high top socks with a plaid skirt. She hated her uniform so much, but she didn't have much of a choice. She couldn't wait to show off her new curves in front of Sasuke!

Sakura put her short hair back in a head band and put on some earrings.

She was almost ready to go, until her cell phone rang.

Sakura ran over and picked it up. She already knew who is was.

"Naruto! Are you excited or what??"

"Sakura-Chan! I cant believe that I didn't see you all summer! Why did you have to go to that 2 month long camp??"

"Well, you know my parents."

Naruto went silent at the mention of the word parents..

" So.. Anyways Sakura-chan… I'll see you on the bus!"

"k, I'll talk to you later Naruto!"

Sakura hung up the phone and rushed out the door.

She could not WAIT to see her best friend and her crush again!

Sakura ran onto the bus and sat across from her other best friend Ino.

"Ino-pig!"

"Billboard brow?!?! Is that you??"

"Yep. Jealous much?? Sasuke is all mine this year!"

"Yeah right Sakura. You don't look that great."

But deep down Ino could see the change in Sakura inside and out.

Even though they sounded like they hated each other, deep down, they were good friends.

The two conversed over their summer….

Naruto POV

SHIT! I Can't believe I'm late!

Damn! Well, At least I have Kakashi-sensei first period… I heard he has a reputation for being late, so hopefully his name leads up to him.

I wonder how Sakura-chan has been doing, probably still in those baggy boy clothes.

That's what I like about Sakura-chan, when she's around its almost like hanging out with a boy! We can shop at the same stores!

Ugghh…. I'm so tired… I cant believe I fell asleep after I called Sakura-chan…

NO! Snap out of it! You still have to get dressed

End of POV

Naruto grabbed his polo and pants and quickly ran out the door. Right when he was outside his apartment door, he could see the school bus driving off with out him. He ran as fast as he could but still couldn't make it.

'SHIT! I guess I'll have to run to school'

Sakura and co.

Sakura was talking to Ino, while at the same time looking for Naruto.

'Where is that blondie? He said he would be here'

While Sakura was looking, she saw spiky raven hair enter the school bus steps.

Chills went up Sakura's spine as he walked past. She HAD to say something.

"Hey Sasuke-kun!" Sakura said a bit too loudly

"Hmph.", was all Sasuke had to say. He didn't even look at her.

'CHA! SASUKE AWKNOWLEDGED YOUR EXSISTENCE!'

Even though it wasn't much, Sasuke never even said anything to her before.

She felt as is she was one step closer to her goal.

She felt the bus stop in front of the school.

As she stepped out of the bus she saw a blonde blur rush past her and run into the school.

'I guess Naruto overslept, as usual'

She walked into the school and got ready for her next class, homeroom with Kakashi-sensei.

[[ a/n: yeah that's right I made Iruka the preschool teacher, but he is still like a father figure to Naruto in this story, even though he is not mentioned that much. Not the best beginning, not the worst. I just had to find a start you know? It'll get better, I swear! XD I'll introduce some of the other characters later, but just so you know, the main characters are Naruto and Sakura and the story is basically revolving around them so they're gonna be mentioned a lot more than the other characters. So don't get mad if your fav character doesn't get mentioned a lot. Well, thanks for reading for all who did. It's gonna get better!