As she ran a silver plated brush through her long pink hair, Sakura Haruno sighed in anticipation for her first day of high school
As she ran a silver plated brush through her long pink hair, Sakura Haruno sighed in anticipation for her first day of high school. The date on the calendar was September 2nd 2008 and today she was going to start her career as a student all over again at Konoha High School.
"I don't know if I'm ready for this…" she said to her reflection. Her makeup was done perfectly but it couldn't hide her worry. She paced a little bit and decided to get her clothes on. After throwing many outfits across her room she decided what to wear. She threw on a simple pair of jeans and her favorite pink tank top. Over that she put on a short sleeve cropped white jacket.
"Sakura honey its time for school! You gotta leave!" her mom called up to her.
Sakura's breathing quickened as she grabbed her large purse, a pink ribbon, and slipped on her sneakers. Skipping breakfast she ran out the door with a kiss from her mom.
"Bye mom! Love you!"
"Good luck sweetie. Just be yourself!"
After about a block of jogging she slowed down to a walk and pulled the pink ribbon out of her pocket. She tied it around her wrist and fastened it with a delicate bow.
"Perfect..." she marveled as she held her hand up in the air. Without a warning she ran smack into something...or someone.
"Hey! Watch where you're going brat!" The person yelled. Sakura looked up rubbing her head and saw a beautiful blonde girl looming over her. She stood up and brushed off her pants.
"Oh um I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention to where I was going..."
"Yeah. You weren't. But that's whatever. Who ARE you?" The girl said questionably.
"I'm Sakura Haruno! Nice to meet you" she stated extending a hand. The girl stared at it for a moment and then gave it one hard shake.
"Yeah. The name's Ino…Ino Yamanaka. You going to Konoha?" Sakura nodded.
Ino continued, "Okay, well me too. I guess we'll go together."
"Mmkay" Sakura answered.
Sakura and Ino walked and talked until they got to the high school in all its giant glory. Sakura was happy that she made a friend but that didn't help her nerves. Ino seemed to be pretty popular as they walked the halls. Sakura just tailed along as Ino received many hello's from girls and lots of looks from the boys. She felt a little inferior but was glad she wasn't totally alone.
Ino turned towards Sakura and asked "Hey, lemme see your schedule." She grabbed it out of sakura's hands and began examining it. "Okay we have 3rd and 7th period together. And you're homeroom is English. So the classroom is…that way." She pointed down a long stretching hallway. A loud bell rang and everyone in the hallways started rushing in different directions. Sakura started to get pulled along in the crowd as Ino shouted, "I'll meet you here when it's time for lunch!" and she turned and walked the other way. Sakura was completely overwhelmed. How was she going to survive this day?
When she finally got to the English room she flitted in quickly and took a seat in the near back and began reading her book. Most of the other kids weren't in the room yet. Time went by the teacher walked in and the rest of the seats were filled. Sakura stuffed her book into her purse and began to listen.
"Okay everyone I am your English teacher Iruka Sensei. You will call me nothing but that. I expect nothing but the ut-most respect from every single on of you!" the tall lanky man barked.
Yikes thought Sakura. She lost interest quickly and began absent mindly scanning the room. She sighed and rested her arm on her desk. She accidently knocked off her pen and bent down to pick it up. A long fingered hand picked up her pen before her. She followed the hand and saw that she was looking at a guy. Not just any guy, a gorgeous guy. He had choppy black hair, pale skin, deep brown eyes, and a strong jaw line. A lot like a rock star.
"Here." He mumbled as her handed her the pen and turned back to face the front of the room. Sakura was absolutely shocked. She hadn't realized it until just then that she was blushing very deeply.
"Oh. Uh thanks" she whispered. She held her hand to her face and it was burning hot. Had he noticed that she was so flustered? The idea made her shudder with embarrassment. So Sakura sat through the rest of class only vaguely aware of what was going on, not daring to sneak another peek at this mystery guy who sat only a foot away from her.
