Chapter 1:

Have you ever wondered why we live the life we do? Why we like or dislike things? Why we dream or think about certain things? Why we share or keep secrets? Why we hate or love people?

I sat in my room; it was a Sunday night, just the biggest night before the biggest day of my life.

I, Temari, was starting High School.

"Why do I have to transfer to Konoha? My life is just fine here in Suna, but no. My damn father who I hate with all my heart is making me. Ugh" I grunted as I flipped a pillow onto my face.

Eventually, I fell asleep, forgetting exactly what I was ranting about.

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The next morning…

I flew on my fan around the crack of dawn to Konoha.

"Today better be a good day. I don't need drama so early in the morning," I mumbled as I landed at Konoha's gate.

As I walked to the gate, the guards stared and began drooling.

"G-good morning Temari- San! You're looking rather amazing as a-always!"One of the younger guards said smiling.

"Morning Kino. I'm running late for school, so I have no time to chat."I forced a fake smile.

"Oh no worries! Let her in!"He shouted to his work partners.

Slowly the gate opened. I nodded as I walked into the village. As I was walking, two high pitched voices called my name.

"TEMARI!"

I turned around and saw a pink haired kuniochi and blonde haired kuniochi run up to me.

"Ugh. Not these too…"I thought

"Hey Temari! We're walking to school now! Want to join us?"Sakura asked.

"Do I have a choice?"I asked.

"Nope! Let's go! Maybe we can even see your boyfriend Shikamaru!"Ino squealed.

"Stupid Baka!"Sakura smacked Ino.

"For the last time, Shikamaru is not my BOYFRIEND!"I shouted.

"But you know he likes you! And you like him! It's meant to be!"Ino rubbed her head.

"Ino pig, will you shut up?"Sakura groaned.

"No! There goes Shikamaru and Sasuke. "Ino squealed.

"Sasuke? Oh.."Sakura blushed slightly.

We walked inside the high school and met up with everyone near the Café.

"Hey."Shikamaru said to me.

"Hey. How have you been?"I asked.

"Oh good, I just slept basically. Well, I should say 'tried' to sleep. Ino kept bothering me all summer. What a troublesome girl."He smirked.

"That's good to hear."

We stayed silent while everyone continued to talk...

"Why am I so nervous? It's just Shika. My best friend. Nothing more... Well he looks cute today...WHAT THE HELL AM I SAYING?"

"Temari? Are you alright?"He asked.

"Huh? Yeah, I'm fine. Sorry."

"I was saying we have the same homeroom together. Nobody else has Asuma for homeroom but us."

"Really?"I was surprised.

"Yup. Let's get going."He started walking.

We walked passed all the other confused students, purposefully taking our time. We made small talk about the weather, summer events, our other classes, friends, memories…

Finally, we reached the door to our homeroom…

"It felt like we walked all day!"I sighed.

"What a drag… walking this distance just for homeroom?"He smirked while being sarcastic.

"Ha-ha… very funny."I scowled as I walked inside.

I stepped inside, the classroom pitch black. Shikamaru followed.

"What the hell?"He asked.

Then, a spotlight shined on both of us.

"Name, where you are from, and a goal you plan to accomplish this year."A voice called out from the darkness.

"Well, I'm Temari Sabuku. I'm from Suna. And I want to be known as the toughest kuniochi here!"I said proudly.

"Already known, troublesome woman."Shikamaru smirked.

"Shut up you Baka."I smirked back as I walked to an empty table. I saved a seat for him.

"I'm Shikamaru, I'm from Konoha. And I want to be able to sleep at least every day in one class."Shikamaru smirked.

He came and sat next to me.

"Now you're probably wondering why I made you say that. Well, I'm trying to know more about you. Welcome to Homeroom, or also known as, Person Identification class." Asuma appeared from the shadows.

"This is going to be one loooong year!"Shikamaru and I groaned

A/N Well? What do you think so far? Trust me, it may seem like its a romance but its gonna change totally. Maybe more arguments... maybe more cheating on each other... who knows? Read, Review, and Follow!