Summary: Two people, perfect to the eyes of others. Each guards a deep secret that is discovered by the other. Will they be able to trust each other, or will they cause each other's ruin?

A.N.: Hey everybody! Yes, I am still alive. I'm so sorry for disappearing like that but I'm back! Anyway I'm here to present my new story and also to tell you guys that I am working on my other stories so please don't give up on them just yet. Anyway I'm trying to update everything within this month so please cheer me on! Reviews are very much appreciated so please do leave reviews not only for this story but for my other works as well… (Oh and no flames please!) I hope you all like my new creation! Happy reading everyone!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. (if I did, Itachi would still be alive :P)

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Sakura Haruno

Sakura Haruno is what you call the perfect girl. She does well in school, and is the president of the student council. She's one of the most beautiful girls in campus and has the greatest friends. She's also one of the nicest people one would ever meet. She lives a pretty peaceful life until Sasuke Uchiha finds out her secret. Little miss perfect isn't so perfect after all. Will Sasuke blab her secret to the world, or will he find it in his cold heart to help her through everything?

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Sasuke Uchiha

Sasuke Uchiha is the kind of person who possesses an air of perfection. Dark and mysterious good looks, good grades and he seems to do everything right. Everything was fine until he got partnered up with Sakura Haruno. She discovers his lonely childhood and a secret that could change everything. Will she be able to melt the ice surrounding his heart or will she hurt herself on the way?

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CHAPTER ONE: IT BEGINS HERE

"Just look at her…"

"She's just so perfect…"

"I'd give anything just to be like her…"

Whispers were heard throughout the hallway as a young girl followed by her friends walked past the rest of the student body and into their homeroom. She was Haruno Sakura, an image of perfection with her long pastel pink hair, dazzling emerald orbs, a beautiful smile, the best grades and a lot more. She was a senior at Konoha High together with Yamanaka Ino, her loud, blonde bestfriend, Hyuuga Hinata, the ever so shy one, Tenten, the strong willed weapon mistress and her other friends namely Hyuuga Neji, Nara Shikamaru and Uzumaki Naruto although some may consider Uchiha Sasuke as her friend too. Once inside their room, the gang took their places in the back row.

The day was just like any other day or so the students thought. As their homeroom teacher, Hatake Kakashi, entered the room, twenty minutes late, the seniors of Konoha High knew that there was something wrong for Kakashi walked in WITHOUT a little orange book in hand.

"Just so you know, Principal Tsunade lectured me about the book."

The class sighed in relief at the knowledge that the world wasn't coming to an end.

"Although I was late for a valid reason this time."

The teenagers were shocked beyond belief even though some didn't quite show it coughSasukeandNejicough and others (Shikamaru) were asleep even before the announcement.

"Okay okay. Settle down."

The classroom went back to the way it was and somebody managed to wake up Shikamaru.

"You all have a sociology project. Isn't that fun?"

Groans could be heard except from the back row.

"The rules are simple. Get to know your partner by spending time with each other. According to Tsunade, in addition to meeting your needed sociology credits, it aims to improve camaraderie and your relationship as a whole considering the fact that it's your last year with each other."

Kakashi then walked up to the board and taped a piece of paper on one side of the board.

"The pairs are on the paper."

He then swiftly got out of the way of the incoming students except the ones from the back row excluding Naruto. After a few minutes of browsing through the list, Naruto went back to the group and announced the pairs.

"I'm with Hinata-chan…"

The shy girl blushed tomato red at this.

"… Neji is with Tenten, Shikamaru with Ino and Teme with Sakura-chan."

At the mention of their names, Sasuke and Sakura glanced at each other and looked back at Naruto.

After making sure that the pairs that Naruto said were true, the group split up into the designated pairs and talked about their project.

Sasuke and Sakura were silent, neither daring to speak to the other. Finally Sakura took it upon herself to ask the Uchiha their plan for the project.

"A-ano… um, what's the plan Sasuke-kun?"

"Hn."

"How about we meet up at your house?"

"No."

"Oh. Sorry we can't do it at my house…"

When Sasuke finally looked at his partner, he saw that she was nervous. 'About what?'

"Let's just meet up at the park after school." Sakura flashed a little smile when she saw her partner nod a little.

At that moment, the bell rung, signaling the start of another class. The students went back to their seats and prepared to leave the classroom.

"See you later Sasuke-kun."

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The rest of the day flew by quickly and without major mishaps, except for lunch of course where Naruto started another food fight in the cafeteria; thankfully though rest of the gang chose to eat lunch in the courtyard.

After school, Sakura leisurely made her way toward the park. When she got there however she remembered one very important detail…

'I forgot that this park is freaking huge… I wonder where Sasuke-kun is…'

Just then she got a message on her phone.

_Look behind you_

'Behind me?'

"Boo."

"Eep! S-sasuke, you freaking scared the shit out of me!"

"Hn. I gave you a warning didn't I?"

"Don't go all smartass on me mister!"

Having said that she put her hands o her waist and pouted. She was answered by a smug smirk from her companion.

"Hn."

The pair then moved to sit on a stone bench nearest to them.

"So Sasuke-kun, let's get started shall we?"

"Hn."

The pink haired girl just sighed knowing Sasuke's limited vocabulary.

"I'll start then. Sakura Haruno, 17, favorite color is navy blue believe it or not, u-ummm…"

"Sasuke Uchiha, 18, black."

"I thought you were gonna say that Sasuke-kun. Hahaha."

An awkward silence then came over the two. Fortunately, their ears caught a familiar jingle, a tune signaling the arrival of the town's ice cream truck."

"Ooooh ice cream!" Sakura exclaimed jumping from her seat. Sasuke inwardly sweatdropped at her over excitement. "I'm gonna buy some, you want any Sasuke-kun?"

"No."

"Huh? Why not Sasuke-kun?"

"I don't like sweets."

Sakura looked like she was doused with a bucket of ice cold water in the middle of December at Sasuke's statement.

"Just go buy your ice cream Sakura."

After a few minutes, Sakura sat down beside Sasuke again, a mint chocolate ice cream cone in her hands.

"I can't believe you Sasuke-kun, how can you resist THIS?" and as if to emphasize her point, she all but shoved her ice cream in Sasuke's face.

"I just don't okay?"

"Whatever you say Sasuke-kun. You're missing something great you know?"

Sakura then expected to be once again consumed by silence. She was surprised though when…

"What's so good about it anyway?"

After getting over her shock, she replied, "What's not to like?" with a bright big smile on her face.

"Hn. Just answer the question Sakura."

"I guess it's just that good Sasuke-kun. It's something that can make people smile after a bite if it. Its comfort food for most people you know?"

"You mean comfort food for girls."

"Hey! Guys treat it as comfort food too you know!"

"Name one."

"Naruto!"

Sasuke sweat dropped at the mention of his best friend's name. His eyes then drifted to his companion's face, who seemed utterly blissful while eating her ice cream.

"Hn."

Sakura then looked at her watch, her eyes turning big at the time.

"Oh crap! I need to get home!"

She hurriedly finished her ice cream and grabbed her bag. Before she could dash off though a warm hand grabbed her wrist and she felt someone wipe off some ice cream near her mouth.

"Hn." And with that Sasuke began to walk away.

Blushing, she then shouted, "SEE YOU TOMORROW SASUKE-KUN!"

Sasuke then raised his right hand in good bye. Sakura then ran off towards her house with one thing in her mind.

'SASUKE-KUN AND I BONDED OVER ICE CREAM OF ALL THINGS!'

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This marks the beginning of our couple's adventure. With what they think is a normal encounter, begins something that can change their lives forever. What happens next? We'll find out in due time.

A.N.: Review pretty please? :3 I will be really grateful for those who will! :D