Hello everyone! This is my very first fanfiction story. So please be gentle but hey hopefully y'all enjoy it! So, with that let's get the story started! (:

{ I DON'T Own none of the characters of Naruto, they all belong to its respectful creator Kishimoto. }

Chapter 1: "Ino"

"A flower is meaningless unless it's blooms, right? And it could grow into… a flower even more beautiful than a cosmos."

"Ino… thank you…! I... I... um..."

"SAKURA! Wake up! You overslept! You're going to be late for school! Ino-chan, is here waiting for you. So, I suggest you hurry it up missy!"

Ugh… that voice must be no other than my mother. She always over react to everything. I turn around and see the clock saying it's 7:55 a.m. You see it's not even that late, plus Ino wouldn't mind waiting. WAIT. IT'S 7:55. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY INO IS HERE?

"SHIT!" I jumped out my bed and got ready as soon as possible. I'm not the type of person to slack off and oversleep, but somehow that dream of Ino always seem to throw me off. Can't explain why, it just does. Not meaning in a bad way, it's just weird how fussy I get after that dream. It's like I just want to stay there forever.

Ino Yamanaka. She been my best friend since we were kids. She has such a nice warm feeling atmosphere around her that made me feel so good. To me, she was the definition of perfect. She had it all, the whole package! She was cute, strong, fashionable, and very kind.

I sighed, and tie up the red ribbon around my pink hair. This red ribbon, was the thing that started the friendship between Ino and I. Ino gave it to me after a group of bullies picked on me because the size of my forehead. Ever since, this red piece of string gain up my confidence.

"Geez, Sakura! You sure do take your precious time huh? The more you take I might just leave you behind." Ino said while giving me warm smile.

"Ino… Right! Let's go!" I said, running towards her.

As we both walked out my house, today seem such a nice day. The sun was bright as ever, but the wind seems so fresh and chilly. Just the way I liked it.

"So, Sakura what were you thinking about, that took you so long?" Ino asked.

"Huh? Oh! It was nothing, I just happen to had overslept that's all." I responded with a nervous laugh.

"Hmm, don't tell me, you were thinking about the beloved Sasuke-kun right?" Ino said with such huge smile.

"What?! No, not even close. I just told you, I just happen to overslept that's all." I replied. Seriously, Me think of him? Not even a chance.

"What! He one of the hottest guy in the school! He's so cute, I can eat him for dinner!" Ino said with such excitement in her eyes.

"You see, this why he ignores you" I laughed. It's kind of funny seeing her like this all over the Uchiha.

"Ugh! Don't even start Sakura! He will be mines one day just you wait!" Ino said by giving me huge hug. "Besides, you be my best braid maid once Sasuke-kun and I get married! Oh, Oh! Hopefully by that time you and Naruto have already declared yall's love to each other!" Ino said with such huge grin on her face.

"Ugh! Eh?! You're crazy! Naruto and I are just friends! He just my closest guy friend I have." I yelled back letting go of her hug. Seriously, can a girl and guy just be friends without people thinking they're a couple?

"Hmm, whatever you say, Sakura! But Naruto loves you, so who knows what the future holds?" Ino laughed.

"Whatever! Now c'mon Ino! We're running late!" I said walking off.

"OH! So now you're in such a hurry! What? Ready to see your "Prince Charming Naruto!" Ino said as her laughter grew louder.

"No, but if we're late to school, you won't be able to see your precious Sasuke-kun." I said giving her grin. Mocking her, I know this what get her moving.

"Well, if you put it that way! You're right!" Ino said grabbing my hand as we both ran to school together.

"Ino?! Wait! You're going to fast!"

"Hurry up, slow poke! C'mon keep up!" Ino said laughing.

Hand to hand. As we went together to school. I liked this feeling somehow, I honestly did. So much that I return her a smile. Being by her side made me happy. It's like nothing else seem to matter. Thanks to her, I'm still here today, smiling with her, and sharing memories with her. My best friend that I love and cherish deeply.

My love for my best friend…

Or was that love even more…

OKAY! That was the end of chapter 1. Hope yall like it! This is my first story ever, so I may be a little rough here, but hopefully yall like it. :D

So far this is mostly a InoSaku story but I made add a little twist not sure. Maybe some love triangles :} but anyways who knows! Teehee.