A/N: This story will be told in three parts called data. Each data will have a different name and two chapters. The first data is names 'Hatsukoi'.

Renai=Love

Hatsukoi=First love

RENAI 恋愛

HATSUKOI: Innocence

13 years old

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"I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say." -Daphne du Maurier

I did not live a long live, but I certainly experienced more than any person my age could have. I have nothing left to lose, nothing to gain, nothing to accomplish, but a lot of regrets. I made a decision. Some people will pity me, many will probably judge me and, probably, even more will not care. But here's my story and everything that made me take this decision.

It was my first day as a middle-school student. I was finally able to wear a sailor uniform, it was a dream come true.

"Hi, what class are you in?" Someone asked.

I turned around and saw a beautiful girl. She had bright-blue eyes, blonde, sh0rt hair, pale skin and slim figure.

"Me?" I asked surprised.

"Of course you, do you see anybody else around?" The girl asked giggling. She was so cute and seemed like such a nice person.

"I am in class 1-A." I replied smiling at the unknown girl.

"Really? Me too!" The girl said happily. "My name is Yamanaka Ino, nice to meet you." She lend me her hand.

I certainly didn't expect to make friends so fast and Ino was so cute, it was more than I could have asked for.

I took her hand in my hands and smiled again. "My name is Haruno Sakura, I hope we'll get along well, Ino-chan."

We walked to our class as we told each other things about us.

"Favorite food?" Ino asked.

"Curry." I replied without hesitation.

"No way, mine's curry too!"

"Favorite movie?"

"The Notebook." Ino replied.

"A walk to remember is so much better!" I opposed.

"Oh, I completely forgot about it. But still, The Notebook's so much better." Ino replied. "Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you come to my place one day and we'll see both movies? The one we'll cry more at will be decided as best. We can have a sleepover."

I couldn't believe. I made a friend on my first day of middle school and she even invited me to her place.

When I met Ino, I had no idea she would play such an important role in my life. Only years later I will realize that she was the only friend I have ever cared deeply for.

"It sounds great! I'll have to ask my parents but I'm sure they'll accept. I'll have to buy new pajamas, mines are so old. And oh, I almost forgot—"

"Easy Sakura-chan, easy." Ino said, making me stop.

I realized I got too excited. I looked away embarrassed. "S-Sorry, I got too carried away."

"It's ok, I'm excited too." She said, making me relax.

We arrived in class. I and Ino sat next to each other at the back of the class, but we only put our bags on the desk.

"Let's talk with the others too." Ino suggested.

I nodded and we approached a girl. She had short, black-blue hair and big, grey eyes. She seemed anxious.

"Hi!" Ino greeted her.

"Hey!" I greeted too.

The girl was surprised to see us, she was almost startled. She quickly sat up and bowed her head to us.

"H-Hello! My name is Hyuuga Hinata, I-I hope we can be friends!" She said fast. "P-Please."

Ino and I looked at each other for a moment.

"Hinata-chan, you don't have to bow to us, we're the same age after all." I told her.

"Sakura-chan's right." Ino said. Hinata raised her head and looked at the two girls. "I'm Yamanaka Ino, nice to meet you."

"And I'm Haruno Sakura."

Hinata smiled brightly, that was the moment I observed how cute Hinata is.

I have always believed the day I met Hinata was the most unfortunate for her as well as for me, we have caused a lot of pain to each other.

Seconds later, our home room teacher, Iruka, came in the class and made everyone present themselves. It was Hinata's turn when the door opened and a blonde boy came in.

"And who might you be?" Iruka-sensei asked.

"I'm Uzumaki Naruto and I'm late, sorry!" He said with a big grin.

The moment he grinned, my heart begun beating faster and I felt heat going up to my cheeks. I didn't know what was going on with me, I panicked.

Moreover, as I was at the end of the class, I was quite close to him. He saw me staring at him and looked at me for a moment. When I looked in his blue eyes, I could see nothing else besides them.

"Iruka-sensei?" I asked raising my hand.

"Since it's the first day, I'll let it go for today Naruto but I hope it won't happen a second time."

"Sure thing." The boy promised.

"Iruka-sensei.." I said again, afraid he didn't hear me at first.

"Oh.." He looked on the paper. "Sakura, something happened?"

"I don't feel very well." I said. Every person in the class was looking at me.

"What's wrong Sakura-chan?" Ino asked me, whispering.

"My heart beats really fast and I can feel my cheeks are red." I told her on the same tone.

She quickly put a hand on my forehead. A second later, her eyes widened in surprise.

"Sensei, can I take her to the infirmary?" Ino asked.

"Of course, do you want me to send someone with you two?"

"No, we will be alright."

She took my hand and we both walked slowly out of the class, but as soon as the door closed behind us, we ran to the other side of the hallway.

"Ino-chan?" I asked confused.

She looked around a bit. "Ok, there's nobody around."

"Ino-chan, we should go to the infirmary, I may have a fever."

Ino started laughing, her melodic voice echoing on the hallways.

"Sakura-chan, you're so naïve." She said. "You're no sick, you're in love."

"Love? But.. With who?" I blinked in surprise.

"Isn't it obvious? The boy who was late, Naruto." When she said his name, I remembered his blue eyes and the moment the world stopped. I was probably blushing as I felt my cheeks getting warm again. "I knew it!" Ino exclaimed. "This is so great Sakura-chan, I'm so happy for you." She said pulling me into a hug.

Ino was so happy that she made me happy too.

It was two months after school started. I was spending most of time with Ino and Hinata. Hinata had a friend whom she has known since elementary school, Kiba, who was their classmate as well. He became friends with the us pretty soon and he would often join us in the lunch break. He is a really friendly and nice guy.

It was one of those lunch breaks. I, Hinata and Ino were on the courtyard sitting on the grass, eating their lunch. We were talking about the test we had at English when Ino's eyes suddenly widened and she choked on her food.

"Ino-chan, what happened?" I asked as Hinata gave her the bottle of water.

Ino waved her hand rejecting the bottle. "B.. Behind—"

"Hey everyone!" Someone called from behind.

I already recognised the owner of the voice, but I certainly didn't expect to turn around and see him and Uzumaki Naruto approaching us.

I still remember the smile he had when he lend me his hand and told me his name. It was the most beautiful smile I have ever seen. I remember the date—6th April.

I quickly turned around. 'Oh my God, what will I tell him? Maybe my name and then he could tell me his, as if I don't know it already. Wait, maybe he won't even notice me.'

"Girls, he is my friend—"

"Uzumaki Naruto!" He cut Kiba off, presenting himself.

"That was what I was going to say," Kiba replied. "Anyway, can he stay with us?"

"I-I.." I stuttered.

"But of course!" Ino replied getting up. "The more the better, right Hinata, Sakura?"

I could only nod.

I have never been the kind of person to pay attention to details, but I have always figured out when a person had feelings for another. That day, I didn't turn my head to look at Hinata's expression. Maybe if I would have, things would have been different.

"This is—" Ino started pointing towards me.

"Oh, I know you all. We're in the same class after all." Naruto said smiling.

He first came to me and lend me his hand and smiled.

"Nice to meet you, Sakura."

I was certain I was blushing, but not madly as I tried to hide it. I took his hand and smiled back.

"Nice to meet you too, Naruto."

He then sat on the grass followed by Ino and Kiba. He was sitting next to me and I couldn't eat anymore.

There was an awkward silence. I and Ino are the ones to talk usually, but I didn't know what to say. I wanted Naruto to have a good impression of me and I was afraid I would say something wrong.

"Ookay, I have a question," Ino said breaking the silence. "Did anyone notice what kind of books Jiraya-sensei reads when we have home room?"

"I saw something but I wasn't sure.. Are they..?" I asked and Ino nodded.

"I knew it!" Naruto jumped too.

"W-What a-a-are you talking a-about?" Hinata asked.

"Oh, let me tell her please." Kiba begged.

"No way, I won't let you destroy her innocence!" Ino replied.

I giggled. As I opened my eyes, I saw Naruto was looking at me. I quickly looked away, unable to hide the redness in my cheeks.

Months passed. Since that day, Naruto kept hanging with us.

I successfully kept my feelings hidden, but the more weeks passed, the more those feelings grew. Ino was trying to leave us alone as much as possible and she told me I should confess. She told me when it would be the perfect time and how to do it.

In the time we spent together I discovered Naruto was a kind, fun, honest and loving person. There was no way I wouldn't feel attracted to him. Thanks to Ino, we would often end up alone. I enjoyed those times the best.

Everything was perfect. I, Naruto, Ino, Kiba and Hinata had a lot of fun together and everyone in our class knew we were good friends. We would go once in a month at one of our houses and do homework together. We would play games and talk lots after we finished the homework.

It was one of those weekends and we decided to meet at my house. Hinata's mother called to tell me she caught a cold and couldn't come.

"Poor Hinata." Ino said through the phone.

"I know. We should visit her tomorrow." I said. "When are you, Kiba and Naruto gonna come?"

"We.. Uh.. You know, Kiba just called me before and said he can't come today either." Ino said. "He..uh..Has an appointment at the dentist. Yeah, you know how many sweets he eats, hehe.."

I was disappointed. "Oh.. I see.. Well, you and Naruto are going to come, right?"

"Well, Mom asked me to help her with the flower shop today, sorry Sakura-chan." She replied. "But it's ok, I bet Naruto will come anyway! I'll call him. Talk to you later!"

"Wait!" It was too late, she hung up.

I sighed disappointed. It was obvious Naruto won't come if it was just the two of us.

Planning to spend the day studying alone, I collapsed on my bed. An hour later I heard my mother calling me.

"Sakura, there's someone at the door. Will you open?"

I stood up and walked downstairs. I expected some neighbour, maybe some relatives, but when I opened the door, I can certainly say I would have been less surprised to see Obama standing in front of me.

"Hi!"

"Naruto-kun." I said. I could only stare at him

"Ino called and said the others can't come today, so I guess it will be just the two of us today." He explained grinning.

I could only blush and nod. We headed upstairs and entered my room. It was then that I first thought that my pink walls were maybe too childish.

"Penguin!" Naruto suddenly called.

I turned my head to look on my bed where Adolf was standing. Adolf is my plush-toy and, just like Naruto pointed, it's a penguin.

"Yeah," I approached the toy and took him. "It's a gift from Dad."

"Cute." Was all he said.

We stood at a small desk, our notebooks filling the desk. I enjoyed every minute. We were chatting as we did our homework, talk about the weird teachers and our classmates. It wasn't the first time I and Naruto were alone, but it was the first time we were alone in my room.

We were struggling to make an exercise at math. unconsciously, we slowly approached each other. It was only when I could feel his breath on my face that I realized how close we were. That moment I raised my head and looked at him, he did the same. He slowly approached. The closer he came, the more I would blush. All I knew next were his lips pressed against mine.

That was the happiest moment of my life.