Switching Schools Chapter 1: The Letter Arrives, a naruto fanfic

--Switching Schools--

A/N – This story is about two girls (Tenten and Sakura) who switch schools for a month. Sakura, who is from America switches with Tenten who lives in Japan. What happens in these two totally different atmospheres that changes the girls forever? Read on to see.

Summary: Sakura is your all American girl. She lives in L.A. Her mom is a famous movie star and her dad is a really bug director. Ok so maybe she isn't an average American girl. Tenten lives in Tokyo, Japan, in a small two bedroom apartment, with her mother. What happens when the two girls switch schools? Nejiten, Sasusaku

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

--Chapter 1--

--The Letters Arrive--

Tenten was sitting at home. Across the table were her two best friends, Yamanaka Ino and Nara Shikamaru. They were having their daily study session. "So are you two excited about winter break? I'm so looking forward to it. My mom said she might be willing to take the three of us skiing. Wouldn't that be awesome!?" Ino exclaimed as she finished her last math question.

"Really?! That would be awesome! I'm pretty sure I could come. How about you Shika-kun?" Tenten questioned.

"I'm sure I could go," he said half heartily. The door slammed open and in walked a slightly rounder boy. "Hey Choji."

"Am I too late for the study session?" Tenten shook her head and Choji pulled up a chair. They finished off their homework and went to watch some TV. At around 6:30 Tenten's mom came home.

"Hey guys! Tenten-chan, you have some mail." Tenten's mom leaned over the couch and handed the mail. Tenten flipped through the bills and pieces of mail for her mother. Finally she found her letter. She opened it and read it out loud.

Dear Tenten,

Your principal has informed us that you are the best student in your grade. We would like you to participate in an exchange program. You would spend about three months in Las Angeles, California. A student form Malibu Central Private School will come to your school and live in your house and you will do the same there.

If you are anyway interested please send us a letter via your principal. Please respond before December 14 of this year. A letter containing more information will be mailed to should you choose to accept.

From The Board of Exchange Learning

"That sounds so interesting. You should so go. If you don't then I totally am!" Ino squealed.

"Ok guys. It's time for you to be heading home. See you tomorrow." Tenten's mom said. Once everyone had left the two women sat down at the table. "So are you going to do it? It would be a good experience." Tenten's mom asked.

"I'd like to but that would mean being away from everyone for three months," Tenten answered.

"I have four movie premiers and a huge party that my mom's agent's sister's boyfriend's mom's hairdresser is having. It's so cool," Sakura exclaimed.

"Hey Saki, aren't I your mom's agent's sister's boyfriend's mom's hairdresser's daughter. You could have just said 'That Shell's having!" a red head exclaimed. There were four girls and five guys all crowded around the fountain.

"It sounds better the other way!"

"So are we all coming over for the pool party, Saki?"

"CHA!"

"Saki, you are the richest person in our school, and that's saying a lot considering who goes to our school!" a blonde girl exclaimed.

"Jess, Shell! You are the greatest friends ever but you're going to have get out of the pool and let other people swim in it." The three girls burst out laughing.

Greg, Sakura's butler came out and tapped her on the shoulder. "Mrs. Haruno, you have a letter." He handed her the mail. She opened it and read it aloud to her friends.

Dear Sakura,

Your principal has informed us that you are the best student in your grade. We would like you to participate in an exchange program. You would spend about three months Tokyo, Japan. A student form Konoha High will come to your school and live in your house and you will do the same there.

From The Board of Exchange Learning

"That is so cool. Like I bet there are a lot of cute Asians in Japan!" Shelly, the red head, exclaimed.

"Cha! You should so go, Saki!" Jessica, the blonde, added.

"What do you think Hinata? I mean you've been to Japan before. What's it like?" Sakura asked the quiet girl sitting on one of the floating chairs.

"It's really crowded and there are a lot of very tall buildings. That's just the city though. The countryside is beautiful. There are a few cute guys too," she said.

"I'm so going!" Sakura exclaimed. The party lasted another hour and then everyone went home, except Hinata. Hinata was Sakura's tutor. Sakura did well in school but she didn't like studying so her mother got her a tutor to help. The two girls sat and study.

Tenten and Ino walked down the crowded streets. "So are you going or not?" Ino asked her best friend.

"I'm so going! I'm going to miss you though."

"Yah, I'm going to miss you too." They walked into the schoolyard and went to their classes. School was boring and factual. The girls couldn't wait to get back to Tenten's house.

Once they were home Ino helped Tenten pack. After that they did their study thing and watched TV until Tenten's mom came home.

December 21st came and Tenten was ready. She didn't get to go skiing with Ino, Shikamaru and Choji but she wasn't to upset about that. Her three friends were at the airport to show her off. She got onto the plane and found her seat.

The exchange program was paying for everything so she got to ride in first class. She was just getting comfortable when a boy about her age came by. "That's my seat," he stated.

"Sorry. I guess I'm in the seat next to you," Tenten apologized. She got up and was willing to change seats but the boy said that she should stay where she was. She sat back down and turned to face him. "Ohayoo, I'm Tenten." She said cheerfully.

"I'm Neji. What are you doing going to California? You obviously don't live there. You have perfect Japanese."

"I'm part of this exchange program thing. I'm switching with some girl named Sakura."

"Ah! That would make sense."

"I'm going to be fine mom! It's just a plane ride. I've been on millions. I know where to meet my new family when I get off the plane and I know my schedule. The only thing I'm a little iffy on is my Japanese. I'm not sure I've mastered it yet." Sakura turned and headed towards the security gates. She passed through and went to the waiting room.

"Welcome to L.A.X. All those headed to Tokyo; your plane is now boarding. We'll start with rows 29 – 20."

"Great I'm going to be waiting for forever," Sakura grumbled.

"I find it better to wait out here than in the plane," a male's voice said from behind her. He walked around and Sakura was met with onyx eyes and raven hair.

"Are you going to Japan?"

"Yeah. I've missed too much school and my study partner stopped sending me the homework. Last time I trust Tenten to do anything."

"Did you say Tenten? That's the girl I'm switching with for this exchange program thing. I'm Sakura by the way."

"I'm Sasuke."

"19 – 10!"

"So you go to Konoha High? You wouldn't mind helping me. I'm not the best at Japanese."

"Sure."

"9 – 1!"

"I better get going. Hey where are you sitting?"

"3 b, the window seat."

"I'm 3 A! You wanna trade? I'm more of a window gal."

"Sure."

A/N - So what did you think? Oh and in the last part, the random numbers being yelled in between Sakura and Sasuke's conversation are seat numbers. Please Review :)