Disclaimer: If I owned Naruto, Sasuke would have never left...so there.

Ok so this story kind of just popped into my head a few days ago and I had to right it. It's way different than any of the other stories I've written so I hope it's ok. If ur looking for something with a little more going, skip to chapter 2. This is just kind of the introduction to start off the story.

Chapter One

My name is Sakura…Sakura Haruno…..soon to be known as the "new kid". Sounds fun, doesn't it? Now, let me give you some advice. Never ever let your parents convince you to transfer to a new high school in the middle of the year. Believe me, you'll regret it. "Sakura! Are you talking to yourself again. You need to hurry up or you'll be late."

"Well mom, since I'm going to live these next four years in solitude, I thought I might as well get used to talking walls." Why do mothers have to be such a pain? She had already pretty much thrown my life down the drain and now she was rushing me to get somewhere I didn't want to be. What kind of sense was that? Whatever…I had other things to worry about right now.

I glanced at myself in the mirror examining myself from head to toe. The mini skirt and pink tank top I had picked out, complimented my body perfectly. My hair, now that was another story. The pink locks flowed limply from my head to my shoulders with a simple part in the middle…way too boring. Huh, nothing I can do about it, but still something's missing. I stared down at my dresser, eyes darting back and forth. Earrings? No, way to dramatic…eyeliner?…too bold…belt?...perfect.

I took one last glimpse of myself in the mirror before heading out of my room, making sure I closed the door with extra force. I made my way down the stairs, bringing each foot down the steps harder and harder every time. That's right, no one was going to think I actually wanted to go to school. I walked to the kitchen and decided to give my mom a "death stare". "Honey, you'll be fine. Ino's going to be there, remember."

"Oh, wow, one whole friend. My life's complete." I said, rolling my eyes. I watched my mom sigh and could only imagine the things going through her head. Why did I have to have such an over reactive daughter or why couldn't I of had a son….you know something to that effect. "See ya." I said as I stomped out the door. High school here I come.

Ok, this has to be the biggest school I've ever seen, I thought. I felt like a tiny ant in front of this place. If the outside was this big, I could only imagine the inside. I examined the front of the school, my eyes stopping when I found the sign. Konoha High. Well that was an exciting name. My heart beat faster as I got closer to the door and then the bell. Crap, that better be the warning bell. I darted inside ignoring everyone still in the halls. Room 209, room 210, room 211. Found it. I paused in front of the door. Still trying to catch my breath, I couldn't look like I had rushed to school.

Slowly I opened the door and stepped in. I let out breath. Everyone was still talking, I wasn't late. "Sakura, over here." I looked up to see Ino, giving a little wave. I smiled…at least I knew someone. I walked over and sat in the desk in front of hers. "Hey." I said still smiling.

"Well, hey Little Miss I'm Too Good To Get To School On Time." Ino said laughing.

"What do you mean? I'm on time." I looked around the room. Everyone was still talking and no teacher. I had to be early.

"You're just lucky our teacher is never here on time. That wouldn't be a very good start to your first day here." Smiled Ino. So this is what my first class is like. My eyes wondered from left to right. The people seemed pretty normal. "Sakura, this is Neji and Tenten." I turned my attention back towards Ino before following her gaze. There was a boy and girl standing there, one of them smiling. They looked nice enough.

"Hi, I'm Sakura Haruno." I gave them a smile before sticking my hand out for shake.

"Tenten." The girl smiled back taking my hand. "And this is Neji….he's kind of quiet so don't take it personally."

"Nice to meet you." Neji said looking at me. I had to admit he looked pretty intimidating. I wasn't he even sure what to say back. "You too." I decided.

"Well, we'll see you at lunch, Sakura." Tenten gave one last wave before she and Neji took their seats.

"Oh, ya I totally forgot. You have to sit with us at lunch. I'll introduce you to everyone else, there."

"Ya, sounds fun." I replied. I turned around watching the other students come in and out and then one of them caught my eye. He was tall, had dark eyes with slightly spiky, blackish hair. He was…hot. I turned back to face Ino. "Who…is that?" My eyes showing her who I was talking about.

She turned around and smiled. "Oh, you mean Sasuke." She watched my face light up. Sasuke, huh. "Sakura, let me tell you something. He's considered to be, you know, like the perfect guy. He's smart and totally hot. The kind of guy every girl want's to date. Heck, he even has his own fan club. But you have got absolutely no chance with him." I looked at her eyes shocked and glaring. "It's nothing against you. It's just he's turned down every girl since…forever. He is definitely not the nice type. He is pretty cold if you ask me."

My eyes wondered back towards Sasuke. How could a guy that hot be cold? He looked way too perfect. Someone from my dreams….ok getting a little corny there. But what other way was there to describe him. I stared at him not ever wanting to move and then I realized something. He was walking towards me. Maybe high school wouldn't be so bad especially since a guy like him was here. He was getting closer and my heart felt as if it was about to burst. Two feet away. I closed my eyes but opened them within seconds. There he was standing right in front of me. God, he was even cuter up close. Don't blow this one, Sakura. "Hi, I'm Sak-"

"Uh, yeah….you're in my seat." He said. I felt myself blush and then a hard knot build up in the pit my stomach. "Oh, sry." I said as I got up and headed to another desk. I needed to get as far away from him as possible. Finally I settled with a desk in the far corner. I sat down with a sigh. Talk about embarrassing. Oh man and I was right next to Ino too. No doubt she saw what happened. I had been right after all…high school was definitely going to suck. "Sakura, Sakura." I looked up, surprised to see the teacher there. I was too busy sulking to even notice him come in. "Would you please tell us a little bit about yourself?" asked the teacher. Great, a speech, exactly what I needed.

I stood up and began. "Umm… my name is Sakura Haruno and I just transferred here…" You get the idea. Just a bunch of meaningless drabble that teachers find interesting. Finally I was told I could sit back down.

"Oh and Sakura, my name is Mr. Yamatashi." The teacher finished. "Ok, class get out your text books and turn to page 169." I looked under my desk to find a huge algebra book. I hadn't even thought about what class this was. Math…my worst subject. And yet again another great start to the day. I sighed and then let my thoughts take me.

The bell rang and everyone raced out the door, no one could get out fast enough. I looked at my schedule. Science is next followed by journalism. Let's see room 202. I walked down the hall, careful not to bump into anyone. I looked back down at my schedule. Big mistake. I ran right into someone. I looked up to see a blonde guy staring down at me smiling. "Hey, cutie…you new here." He said like that was the most normal thing in the world.

"Uh yeah, but could you move I don't want to be late." I replied, making sure our eyes never made contact.

"Oh come on, it's not every day I get to see someone this cute." He smiled. Ok so maybe that was a little sweet, but still who did this guy think he was. He hadn't even told me his name and he definitely didn't know mine.

"Look, can we finish this conversation some other time." I said looking behind him. There was barely anyone left in the hallway. The bell could ring any second.

"At least tell me your name. Mine's Naruto."

"Sakura…now if you'll excuse me.." I said as I made my way around him. I ran the rest of the way, making it threw the door seconds before the bell. That was cutting it a little too close. I took the seat closest to the back not wanting to draw attention to myself. What was that guys problem? He had tried to flirt with me and he had only known me for what…three seconds. "Sakura." I looked up. Another speech. You don't know how much I hate the first day of school. I stood up and began my long boring story.

Yes! Four classes down, three to go. Another plus…lunch was next. I made my way to the cafeteria and ran into Ino on the way. Perfect timing. I was gushing to tell someone about that blonde guy…Naruto…and Ino was the perfect candidate. "Ya that sounds just like him."

"Wait, you know him?" I asked kind of shocked and confused.

"Ya, everyone does. And yes he can be pretty annoying, but when it comes down to it he's a good friend." Ino said almost thoughtfully. I thought about what she had said until we arrived at the table. "Everybody, this is Sakura." I looked around, remembering some of the faces from previous classes. And was soon flooded by hey or good to meet you's from all directions. Ino began pointing while talking "Sakura, this is Kiba, Shikamaru, you've already met Neji and Tenten, Hinata, Shino, Lee, and Chouji and then you've kind of met Naruto."

"Hi…it's nice to meet you all." I managed suddenly feeling a little bit shy. "Ino I'm going to get my lunch."

"Oh, I'll come with you." she responded. We walked towards the lunch bar and both picked out a hamburger with fries. After paying we headed back. "Sakura, I almost forgot. How did you like your little encounter with the great Sasuke." Dang it, I had almost forgotten about it.

"Ya you were right he's definitely not the nice type."

"Told you so." Ino giggled and skipped along. That was true, Ino had warned me. Oh well, I just had to stay as far away from him as possible. I set my tray down on the table, but then remembered I had forgotten my drink. "I'll be right back." I skipped along to the lunch bar and decided to go with lemonade. Milk just didn't sound so great with a hamburger. I turned back and headed back to the table yet again, when I heard my name. I looked in that direction. Here's a tip, always watch where your going. I ran straight into someone for the second time. Oh, but that's not the worst part. Guess who it was…yep…Sasuke.

I looked up to a really hot but really scary face. His eyes glaring at me. "Watch it! Pay more attention!" He yelled. That settled it…he was definitely cold.

"I'm…I'm sorry." I whispered.

"You should be." He said before stalking off. I could so slap him at this point, but I couldn't move. Something he said or maybe it was the way he said it made me feel so out of place here.

"I'm sorry, Sakura. That was my fault." I heard someone say. I turned to see Naruto. " I shouldn't of called you like that." Ya, you shouldn't of, I thought almost angrily. "Hey! Uchiha!" I looked up at Naruto shocked. He was actually standing up to him. "You need to apologize her." Naruto yelled. I watched as Sasuke turned around. Is he actually going to…of course not. He simply rolled his eyes and turned back around.

"You know him?" I asked.

"Sure do. Believe me he really isn't that bad. Sometimes he's actually kind of…normal."

"Then your friends."

"In a way." Naruto smiled. Ino was right….Naruto could be a good friend. We headed back to the table and I plopped down. Getting yelled at took a lot out of you.

"What was that all about?" Ino asked looking straight at me.

"Sasuke the jerk, strikes again." Shikamaru laughed, Kiba joining in too.

"Man I tell you, that guy…." Kiba said shaking his head. So then they don't like Sasuke either, I thought. Still what Naruto had said stuck with me.

"Oh, that reminds me. Sakura, Naruto's having a party Saturday. Wanna come? Tenten asked.

"Ya sure. Who's all invited?" If it was just all of us. I'd be ok.

"Let's see. Everyone here, Sasuke, and I think two or three more people." Ino said, finger on her chin. Wait a minute…did she say Sasuke. I thought for a second. I should of known. Naruto said him and Sasuke were kind of like friends. Man, this was going to be such a pain.

"Oh, sounds fun." I smiled. Maybe he wouldn't even come…ya, that's it. I'll just keep telling myself that. I glanced back at Sasuke. Cold or not, he was the hottest guy ever. I kept staring at him as I bit into a fry. Ya, high school sucked but it did have some perks.

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