Story:Yamanaka Mirror
Genre: Tragedy, Angst
Rating: Teen
Summary: In those days, Sakura and I were the bestest of friends. I admired her, she admired me, even through the competition of the love for Sasuke. Whenever someone thought of Sakura, they would think of me, and vice versa. We were equals, through and through. Until... until she changed and left me, for good. Leaving the mirror of herself that has long been forgotten.
A Naruto Monolouge
Disclaimer:Naruto, in all rights, belongs to Masashi Kimoto and its other respectful owners.
Chapter One: Meeting One Another
It all started when I had seen Sakura Haruno, crying and lamenting in the fields. Out of curiosity I asked her if she was alright. I would have never admitted this to myself, but her coral pink hair and stunning green eyes with immense depth seemed to intrigue me. I would soon become jealous of her unique looks and my boring blond hair and sky blue eyes.
"People think I have a h-hideous forehead and ugly pink hair.." she lamented.
I thought otherwise. "No, it astonishes me. It's lovely and special in its own way."
At first, her eyes seemed to shine and glimmer in delight of my compliment. But it became dark and dull in an instant. "You're bluffing so that I can stop crying," she mumbled.
I chuckled at her weak suspicion. "No, girl, I'm always trustworthy. You can count me on that. I'm Ino Yamanaka, by the way. Call me Ino-chan!" I hugged her reassuredly and she finally seemed at ease.
She smiled softly. "S-Sa-Sakura Haruno des. Hi, Ino-san..."
"Ino-chan!" I laughed, poking her arm in the process.
"I-Ino-chan."
Remembering her comment about her forehead, I gave her a red ribbon. "Here, Sakura-chan. Tie up your bangs. It'll make you look cuter and hide your forehead."
She hesitantly tied up her bangs, and just like I had promised her, it added more life to her eyes.
"Ino-chan..."
"Yeah, Saku-chan?"
"Are we... friends...?"
"Duh! Of course! We'll be best friends forever!"
She smiled for the third time that day. I gave her a high five, and bid her good luck.