disclaimer : I do not own Naruto.

chapter: 1

Hello there my name is Hinata Hyuga and I... am a nervous wreck. I graduated from middle school and know I will begin my life as a high school freshmen. In middle school I didn't have a single friend because I was quite shy and wouldn't talk much with anyone. I would sit in the back of class. No one would approach me and I was too scarred to approach them. I wasn't ignored or anything like that. My classmates did talk to me sometimes regarding schoolwork but otherwise left me alone. I was simply there and not there it is complicated to explain. But know in my high school years I will make at least a single friend if not many. I will get over my shyness and become a social butterfly. But that is easier said than done.

I was standing in front of the school gates and it was crowded inside. Seniors were trying to recruit new members for their own respective clubs. In konoha high it is compulsory for all students to take part in club activities. In middle school I didn't join any clubs. But know I will join a club, it is an opportunity to make friends, I must take it. There must be someone who will become my friend I just have to look harder. But the question is which club should I join? I took a deep breath and weaved my way through the crowd of people towards the club notice board.

I started scanning the many notices stuck on the board. there were a lot of sports club here. Should I join a sports club. Nowadays sports are quite popular among the females. I never played any sports before but I think I could use a little exercise. Ah there is a sewing club as well and a tea ceremony club. They do sound safe and nice. Maybe I should try them out first before I decide on a club. I was deep in thought that the tap on my shoulder scared me out of my wits. I yelped and turned around in shock. A girl with brown hair tied in two buns stood behind me and was smiling kindly at me. She had big brown eyes that held a mischievous glint to them.

She was ... amused.

"Sorry to have surprised you but I was wondering if you would like to join the archery club?" She asked with a friendly smile on her face.
"Um ... I-I... w-well I ... don't know a-a-anything about a-archery ... and ...um.."
"Its alright, me and the rest of the seniors will teach you how. You don't have to worry we are all friendly. Tell you what? why don't you visit us at the archery club and take a look and then decide if you want to join or not." She handed me one of the flyers in her hand. I toke the flyer and hid the lower half of my face with it as a form of a barrier as I looked up at her from underneath my bangs.
"C-can ... I r-r-really look?"

Her smile widened and she giggled. "Of course you can. You can take a look now or after school or tomorrow even. There is no harm in looking." For some reason I felt embarrassed for asking such a question. "T-thank you" I said shyly as I bowed to her to show my gratitude. She giggled and excused her self to hand out the notices to the other first years. She was a nice person. Maybe she will become my friend. I couldn't help but smile at the thought. I looked down at the piece of paper. Maybe I will go take a look, I hope I wont be intruding. There was a lot of time before the classes start and thus I went to visit the archery club first.

I finally arrived at the archery club. After almost getting lost I finally found the archery club. It was crowded, a lot of first years had also came. I was never good with crowds but I have to show a little bit of endurance if I want to make friends. So I stayed at the back of the crowd and my held head down. 'I am so nervous, there are so many people here. endure it, endure it, endure it. ' I chanted in my head and then one of the seniors ushered us in as the first batch of first years left the club room chatting excitedly.

The first years were all seated at the far back of the room and observed the archery club members as they practiced. The senior, that ushered us in, started to welcome us and began explaining various things about archery and its history excitedly. 'She must really love archery' I thought with a small smile on my face. Questions were asked here and there and then came the demonstrations.

The school's girl's archery team captain began the demonstration. She was tall, slim and beautiful. She had her long black hair in a high ponytail. Her skin a little tanned and her eyes bright blue. I blushed.' She is really pretty'. I wasn't the only one who thought so. The first years all had a blush on their cheeks boys and girls alike.

Every arrow hit its mark except for the last one that was a little off the target. But we all cheered and clapped for her. She was amazing with that bow. Everyone here probably loved the sport.

The captain smiled at us and asked if we would like to try as well. Everyone agreed. I also wanted to try it. The captain looked so content when she was demonstrating and the other members of the club all looked very happy as well. Maybe I could also learn to love the sport along with them.

I toke the bow in my hand and aligned the arrow as the seniors had instructed us. My heart was beating at an abnormal rate. I took a deep breath in and tried to stretch the string towards myself. But it wouldn't stretch. I tried again and again but it was too hard. With all my power I pulled the string backwards. I had my eyes closed and no doubt my face was red. A senior came and slowly toke the bow and arrow away from me.

"Its Ok you don't have to try so hard, with a little bit of muscle training you will be able to shoot an arrow but not right now" She said softly trying not to offend me.I blushed out of embarrassment and held my head low as I nodded my head. I heard the others in the room giggle and whisper about my embarrassing performance. I blushed even harder. I don't think I will be any good in archery.

'Ok archery is too hard for me so lets just check the other club as well there are many to choose from. with that thought in mind I went to the tennis club. The tennis ball had hit me on the head. Tennis was thus considered dangerous by me. Track team,soccer, volleyball, table tennis I visited them all most of which I was forced to visit. I decided to join a club that is more sensible for me to join. 'I think I am just not made for sports' sigh. I decided to visit the photography club and the sewing club after school was finished. But for now lets get to class.

I went to my class and sat in one of the empty seats in the back so that I wont bother anyone. There are a few girls here in class maybe I should talk to them. I have to be the one to make the move.
But... what should I talk about. um... um... about the weather. no no no. A ... um ...hm... oh darn I have to say something. with that I slowly got up from my seat and tried to calm my nerves. My face was probably adorning a blush. With determinasion I looked up and

Ring Ring Ring

The school bell rang and students started entering their classes. The girls seated them selves back to their respective seats. I slowly sat back down and sighed. well there is always a next time.

Our home room teacher was a very beautiful lady. She had long untamed black hair and red eyes. Her eyes were unique but held a gentleness to them like a mother's.
"My name is Kurenai Yuhi and I am your home room teacher this year. Lets all get along shall we." She smiled such a kind smile.
"Ok every one, introduce your selves to the class starting from the front row"
My classmates started to introduce themselves and before I knew it, it was my turn. 'Alright, deep breaths deep breaths the first impression is very important don't blow this chance hinata' I stood up and mustered up the courage to look up at the class. I have to make a good is so nerve wrecking.

"H-hello my name is hinata hyuga i-it is very nice to meet you all." I bowed and proceeded with the introduction."M-my hobbies are gardening and cooking um.. and I want to be a teacher in the future I hope we can all be friends t-thank you." I bowed again and sat down.

I was quite happy with my introduction. I still couldn't get the stutter under control but I hope I made a good impression. After a few more students introduced themselves, class started.

School was over now and I was making my way back from the sewing club. The members of the sewing club were a little bit intense regarding female clothing and all of them were males.I never was good at conversing with girls let alone boys. I wasn't very good with dealing with boys but like any other high school girl I also want a prince of my own. But that is very fast, for now lets focus on making female friends.

I sighed for the fiftieth time that day. I still couldn't talk to my classmates. I did try but all in vain I couldn't get the words out. Will I be friendless in high school as well. I sighed once again. Well I will just have to try a little harder tomorrow. That's right tomorrow is a new day and my high school life has just began. With a smile on my face I decided to go home for the day and check the remaining clubs tomorrow. After all I still have time.

As I turned the corner I collided with something or someone and lost my balance. I dropped my bag and was falling backwards but two strong hands grabbed my shoulders and prevented my embarrassing and painful fall and steadied me up again "sorry about that, I was in a hurry" the person bend down and shoved the content of my bag back inside and handed it back to me.

"N-no I-I wasn't looking s-s-straight, I-I am s-sorry" I retrieved my bag from him and looked up to see ... a prince.

Thank you for taking the time to read my fan fiction.