No I am not in college. :) So if something's wrong...oh well.

The science is pretty much from my freshman class (the only class I learned something in) so...please forgive anything that's wrong.


"This is the first day of a new year!" Sakura yelled happily as she walked onto the new campus. Older students stared at the pink-haired girl, some scared, some happy that she was crazier than them, most ignoring her.

Sakura could care less. All she wanted to do was get through her four years and start medical school as soon as possible. This was just an exciting, new, stepping-stone.

"Yeah! That's what I'm talking 'bout!" Ino screamed as she ran and jumped on her boyfriend, Shikamaru's back. He mumbled something about troublesome, but continued to walk with her on his back. "This is going to be a great year!"

Both girls gave each other a high five as they walked into the large doors of the campus. Sakura's first class was Biology (as a Biology major she had much of this to go through) and then Chemistry, followed by English. Ino (a literature major) had History, English, and Literature appreciation.

"You should have picked English with me!" Ino whined as they began to part ways.

"Sorry, I really wanted this new teacher. Apparently he's our age and the buzz around him is that he's an excellent teacher." Sakura grinned sheepishly, her pale face turning red at the cheeks. Many men turned to stare at the beautiful pair of girls. One pale with long pink hair and the other tan with silvery gold hair.

"Fine," Ino said with a pout as they went their separate ways.

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Sakura's first class was probably the best Biology class she'd ever had. The teacher went through everything perfectly. She gave more homework than Sakura thought possible, but Sakura was determined to get an A.

Chemistry was not Sakura's favorite class. She preferred learning about the body and how it works, not about soap. What's worse is that her first chemistry class in college just happened to be organic chemistry. In other words: "All about C.A.R.B.O.N."!

She took one step into the class, 13 minutes early (they were given 15 minutes between class), and found herself to be the only one there apart from the teacher. He sat at his desk, head down, reading something that couldn't see.

She took a seat in the middle, to the far left so she could see outside the window, and pulled out paper and a pencil. She spent the next 13 minutes staring at the paper blankly while the professor made no sound whatsoever.

The class filled in and it appeared that only 8 students were in the class. Sakura didn't recognize any of them, but they all seemed to be her age. As soon as the bell rang the professor stood up and put on a pair of black glasses. Sakura was awestruck.

He was much more handsome than she imagined. His hair was short, wild, and a deep red. His body was long and lean, accentuated by the black dress pants and matching shirt. He scanned the classroom with fierce jade eyes, finally landing on Sakura. She looked like a rabbit and he, the wolf.

"I don't personally care about you, but I was told to introduce myself and have you all do the same." He said angrily, still looking at Sakura. He stepped in front of his desk and leaned against it. "You." His voice echoed in the empty class, shocking Sakura awake. "Introduce yourself."

Sakura stood up hesitantly. She didn't like to be in the spotlight, but because of her hair she usually was. She really wished she hadn't worn the low-cut black top and tight, skinny jeans.

"My name is Haruno Sakura, I'm 18 years old, and my major is Biology." She spoke faster than the speed of light and immediately sat down; face the color of her hair. The professor smirked, and then pointed to another student.

Finally he pointed to himself. "I am Gaara," he looked at her as he said it, "and I majored in Organic Chemistry last year. I just turned 19, but don't believe that I'll treat you as 'equals'. You are students while you're in my class and annoyances once the bell rings. I don't care what you do while I teach. Whether you pass or not is on you. Sleep and pass the test – I won't mind." Then, he began to teach.

Sakura was enraptured by his teaching. Well, maybe more like she was enraptured by him. Even though he spoke with little infliction in his voice, he still captured the class's attention. By the time they started the lab the entire class felt as if they'd been there only a few minutes.

"Pair up." He ordered. "We're just going to do a demonstration so feel free to put on goggles, or don't." He stared at everyone blankly and Sakura giggled. Since the classroom was so small (Only four lab tables and his desk) he heard her clearly. "What?" He growled out. The entire class watched anxiously.

"Nothing," she shook her head, "it just seems like someone ordered you to pretend to care, but you obviously don't want to." She laughed again.

Gaara gave her a pointed look, then told everyone to pair up again. Sakura, still smiling, paired up with a blond man.

"Hey Sakura," he greeted her casually; "I'm Naruto." He pointed to himself cheerfully.

"Well, you already know my name." She grinned as they began the easy demonstration.

Five minutes later.

"No! Naruto that's hydrogen chloride! How did you even get that?!"

"Stop trying to eat it!"

"Oh my GOD! You really ate it!!"

Finally, after restraining the blonde, the lab finished uneventfully. Gaara called Sakura and Naruto to talk to him after class.

First, he glared at Naruto. "You are an idiot who shouldn't be in this class." Then at Sakura. "And you are to partner with him for the rest of the semester." He sighed. "You seem to be able to take care of him well enough, just make sure he stays away from…everything."

"Will do." She laughed, dragging Naruto out of the classroom. Once outside she hit him on the head. "Are you an idiot?"

"Yes?" He answered hesitantly.

"That wasn't a trick question." She mumbled, running a hand through her pink hair. "Anyways, next time don't eat the poor guy's food."Memories of the cookies that were sitting innocently on Gaara's desk and Naruto's sly hand reaching out, grabbing the box, and stuffing them all down simultaneously might have been funny, but Gaara's reaction was priceless. He just stared, almost sadly, at the empty box.

"Sakura, you're not really nice." Naruto said with a pout.

"So?" She growled out. "Someone has to keep watch over you in Chemistry." She grinned before they parted ways with each other's numbers.

Sakura's next class was English. A class she didn't hate…but definitely didn't enjoy. It didn't help that their first assignment was to write an essay on "you". Blech.

Apart from English, she had Molecular Biology at night, other than that she was free so she headed home to start on her homework.

Home was more like hell or Sakura. She rented a tiny, one room apartment in the worst part of Konoha. She worked as a nurse from 7PM to 12PM on some days so it wasn't as if she needed anything big, but getting to the apartment was the hard part. Sakura's not a coward, but she knows when to take the long route home. And damn, is it a looonnngg route.

Sakura took the short route this time. She arrived home and quickly did the essay. She had only just started the Biology homework when she had to leave for her next class.

Sadly, she arrived early and decided to more or less 'explore' her new school. Most of the lights were off, some classes were going on, but all together it was very creepy. There was only a few lights on, one was her Chemistry class's. The door was slightly ajar and she peeked inside. Gaara sat there, reading something intensely. She watched for a few moments before he told her to come inside.

"Shit!" She hissed, accidentally hitting the door open farther. Gaara just raised an eyebrow at her jumpy behavior.

Blushing, Sakura walked into his office. He waited patiently for her to speak. "Sorry." She said sheepishly.

"It's no problem; I knew someone was out there. I just didn't think the person had such a dirty mouth."

"I do not have a dirty mouth!" She laughed. "It's just…that scared the crap out of me."

"There you go again." She thought she saw a smile, but in an instant he was scowling yet again. "You're going to be late." He stated, returning to his papers.

"Oh!" She looked at her watch. "Thanks, see you on Wednesday, Professor!" She waved to him and ran out of the room.

As soon as he heard the door close, Gaara ran a hand through his hair. This is going to be a hard semester.

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Sakura loved Molecular Biology. Not for the learning, but for her new classmate! His name: The Wonderful Uchiha Sasuke. Well, maybe she added a bit, but he was wonderful. Of course he didn't say a single word to her throughout the class, but they had a moment. It was when he told her to get out of his seat. Sakura remembered the way his eyes threatened her and could have screamed with glee.

The next day she had History, P.E., and Calculus. As soon as her classes were over she went to lunch in the cafeteria with Ino when she told the blonde all about her new love

"God, you sound like a 12 year old." Ino said bluntly, sipping her low-fat mocha before taking a big bite from her hamburger.

"And you look like one, so we're even." Sakura mumbled bitterly. "And anyways I know I have no chance, but why should I act like it?"

"Because it's creepy to stalk people?" Ino asked innocently.

"And it's not creepy when you tell me how awesome sex with Shikamaru was?" Sakura shot back.

"Nope, that's healthy. At least I have a relationship. You have…no life." Ino stated after looking for the right word.

Sakura pouted. "Well, I can't help that he has the most gorgeous onyx eyes!"

"What about that new professor? Gaara?" Ino asked slyly, raising her eyebrows suggestively. "Now he's one gorgeous hunk of man."

"It's nice to know my girlfriend only think about me." Shikamaru said, rolling his eyes and he joined the girls. Ino squealed and hugged her long-time boyfriend.

"We were just comparing guys. Sakura has a major-creepy crush on Uchiha Sasuke. I personally think she should jump her chemistry professor and get some extra classes." The blonde winked.

"And Sakura thinks?" Shikamaru asked, not really interested.

"Sakura thinks that Ino is crazy." Sakura mumbled. "And Gaara is way to…stiff to have a relationship with." Sakura paled at her word choice and held up a hand before Ino could mention anything related to 'stiff'.

"I'm happy you think that way, Haruno." Gaara stated from behind her. The pink-haired woman jumped, literally, and turned to face the not much older man.

He was wearing black slacks and a black shirt. Ino, who had yet to see him face-to-face, gaped openly. Her boyfriend rolled his eyes again.

"And I'm happy to know that you like to eavesdrop." She stated with a smile to match his cold demeanor. He raised an eyebrow and walked away with no comment.

"I think he wanted to talk to you about something." Shikamaru said lazily.

"Then he can just tell me later." Sakura said, pale face bright red from being caught gossiping about her professor.

"See?" Ino suddenly yelled, snapping out of her 'hot-boy trance'. "You should totally tap that ass."

"And you should totally stop watching MTV." Sakura said with a giggle and she stood up to throw away her lunch. On the way she spotted Sasuke who glared at her. Shrugging, she decided to stop by Gaara's classroom and apologize.

"Mr. Gaara?" She blanched at calling someone just a year older than herself "Mr." He didn't answer the door, but it was open slightly and she decided to walk in. Bad idea.

Inside she saw her teacher and a girl she had never seen before in a very…awkward position. At least awkward for Sakura. The couple's attention was focused at their…tasks at hand (no pun intended), but Sakura couldn't look away.

Gaara's jade eyes flitted over to her for a split second. A smirk formed on his lips and Sakura ran out of the room.


I'm just trying this story out :)

I've never written a teacherxstudent story. Kinda creepy since all guy teacher's I've had I've hated too :D

Please review. I try not to ask, but I'm not really sure about this story :/