Authors Note:Hiya guys! This is a new story that I came up with, while watching criminal minds actually. I can't wait to write it! So, if any of you have seen my other works, I had a story up called "Within Temptation" which was a Naruto story but was set in the 1800's, I felt that I didn't plan the story first, which I didn't and just tried to write it all down at once. ALWAYS PLAN! I abandoned that story and came up with this new one. Now that I have a plan I can fully assure myself and you, the readers that I can safely continue this story without creating plot holes and keep it entertaining and organized. ANYWAY, please please please review and let me know what you think about this first chapter! I would really appreciate it!

Disclaimer:I do not in any way own Naruto or its characters. If I did-oh if I did. -evil smirk-

It Ends At Daybreak

Chapter One: Raven

"The future guides the present, the past guides the present, why can't the present guide itself?"

-Divinae

Prologue

Sakura remembered the days when her life wasn't, pardon the language, fucked up. When she lived her life peacefully and she only had to worry about whom she was going to hang out with Friday night, or which guy found her attractive. When her parents would leave for work and she wouldn't feel so terrified that she had to sleep at Ino's house or just not sleep at all. When Sakura's report cards would only hold the first letter of the alphabet and a "B" was absolutely unacceptable. Those were the days. Sakura had never given much thought about how much those times meant to her, why would she? They were a common occurrence, its human nature not to truly appreciate something until it slips through your fingers and is forever gone from your grasp.

Sakura could only wallow in the memories of her previous life, now instead of hanging out with her friends on Friday nights she was sitting in a bar, waiting to be picked up by a drunken man, only wanting to release his pent up sexual tension on her. Sakura now spent her days crying out of self pity, out of hate, disgust and sadness. She was trapped and could never get out, caged into the horrid world of prostitution, it wasn't even her choice. A freak encounter, one of those "in the wrong place at the wrong time" occurrences had landed her in the slimy world of prostitutes and pimps. Trapped, like a rabbit with its legs caught in a noose, sitting and waiting to be caught and killed. Sakura could only cry as her life got further and further away from her, as her being and soul, as her own self ran away from her, hiding in the shadows of what she had become. As the saying goes "Peace is born of War" Sakura could only hope the war she was fighting would eventually lead to a peace. Hopefully

XxX

She remembered waking up one morning. She felt the sun burn behind her closed lids, she turned in every direction possible before finally succumbing to the light that blazed on her unopened eyes. Her dream had been vivid, a bright and very memorable dream.

Sakura always categorized her dreams, after all there were three types. Some dreams told stories, adventures of life and death, some stories were happy ones your mind created, some were dark and morbid, often waking the dreamer in a fit of shakes and screams. Other dreams were like documentaries of the day's events. A play by play of the most memorable experiences one had experienced that day. Finally, the last dream was a rare event Sakura usually never had, or remembered, but, some dreams carried a message. A type of message that sticks to you the whole day, clawing at the back of your mind, following you around constantly, accompanying your own shadow. That was the dream Sakura had, a message was given to her.

Throwing the blankets off her, Sakura sprung out of bed, embracing the cool morning air and leaving the warmth of her bed behind. Her mind raced in a fast tempo, equaling the speed of her own heart. Her thoughts raced as she ran around, her head darting around left and right to find a piece of paper and a writing instrument. Anything would work, Sakura was not meticulous, she just needed something to scribble her "dream" down on before it was lost from her memory forever. Sakura settled with a price tag from a new shirt she had bought yesterday and a dull pencil. Putting her knees against the hard wooden floor she hunched over her low white desk, that filled most of her small room, and began to write furiously. Sakura knew she would barely be able to read what she had written but, as long as it was remotely legible, she didn't care. Sakura rested her hand at her side and looked at the tag, the bar code scratched over with lead. Sakura had to tilt the tag up so the silver of the lead would reflect the light, that way she would actually have a chance of reading what she had written.

The hour will sing when loves serenade finally ends.

Sakura looked down pensively at what she had just written. She mouthed each word, trying to put together some meaning. Shaking her head slightly, Sakura threw the tag up in the air before lowering herself down on the floor. She could feel the cool temperature from the wood seep under her flannel night shirt. She turned her head to watch the tag flitter down in jagged and irregular motions, before it finally settled down at her feet.

"Where are my lucky numbers?" Sakura called out, mainly to herself. "That," Sakura pointed to the tag. " Is the crap that comes from cheap Chinese fortune cookies." Sakura felt slightly irked that she went to so much trouble just to jot down a message that made no sense.

Sakura laid on her floor and closed her eyes, wanting to find sleep again. She pulled herself off the floor glancing at her clock briefly. 6:15 am. It was ridiculous to be up this early, school didn't start until contemplated whether to take a shower or make something yummy for breakfast. Considering she usually never woke up early enough to make breakfast Sakura decided to head down to the kitchen and make something yummy, maybe chocolate chip pancakes?

Sakura quickly slipped on her pink slippers, the fuzzy inside welcoming her cold feet, before hurrying down the stairs. Each of her steps echoed throughout the empty house. Her parents had departed the night before for a business trip leaving Sakura home alone. This was not an unusual thing, her parents would leave on a regular basis for work. Her father was a practicing doctor who travels the country, giving lectures on various medical advancements. Her mother was always at his side, she too was a doctor, and together they would give some of the best medical lectures, according to Sakura, ever.

Sakura began searching the kitchen cabinets for her necessary ingredients for breakfast. After getting everything she needed and laying them out neatly on the island in the center of her kitchen Sakura began to go to work. She quickly tied up her hair and turned on her iPod, a little music while she baked was never a bad thing. She couldn't help but add a little dance to her step, when Dance with the Devilcame on. Timing all of her moves to the song she started stirring the pancake batter in time with the beat of the song.

"Say goodbye! As we dance with the devil tonight." Sakura sang lightly. She had to admit she was a pretty normal teenager, she liked to talk and text, she liked to talk about boys with her best friends and she definitely enjoyed shopping. But, Sakura would give herself credit, her music was always out of the "normal" teenage girl music realm. What could she say there was nothing that appealed to her with the pop and rap songs that were popular now.

Sakura quickly ate her pancakes, already feeling happy that she had woken up so early to make them. Maybe, she would make this a normal thing? Sakura glanced at the clock again, 6:45. Quickly putting her used plates in the sink, which she would clean later, Sakura headed back up stairs to start getting dressed for the day.

Sakura did a quick check in mirror, hoping her uniform somehow looked better then it usually did. Whenever she wore her uniform she felt exposed and open, even though it was supposed to make her blend in with the school body. Her while blouse hugged her curves, showing off chest, or rather what she was lacking. The hem of her blouse ruffled out over a blue and gold plaid skirt, which fell about three inches above her knee. The skirt was an awkward length, falling too long to be considered a mini skirt and too short to be considered a knee length skirt. Sakura decided against her usual and standard white knee socks for a pair of black tights, that way her legs wouldn't look so chopped up. Sakura was happy however, that it wasn't cold, so she wouldn't need to wear her blazer. She shuddered at the thought of her small frame covered with the overly large piece of clothing.

Sakura checked her clock once again, 7:00. Wow, she really was early this morning. Sakura took extra time on her makeup, placing pale pink eye shadow above her eyes, and lining them with a dark, almost rose color of eye liner. Adding a quick swoop of clear lip gloss on her lips she gave her reflection a quick smile, satisfied with her appearance, Sakura left her room and headed back down stairs. She looked over toward the mess she had made earlier and debated whether or not she wanted to clean it up. Eh, too lazy,Sakura thought before flopping carelessly onto her sofa. Never in her life had she actually wanted to go to school before, especially on a Monday morning. She loved learning and to learn about the world and so much more, but her school was so constricting it took every ounce of pleasure she would have gotten right out. She twirled a piece of her pink hair in-between her fingers absent mindedly, waiting for the clock to advance in time.

"Hm." Sakura sighed lightly, standing up, she felt restless for some reason. She felt jumpy and almost on edge.Was it the prospect of being alone? Heh! No! You're just eager to see Ino and talk about your boring weekend!Inner Sakura yelled. Sakura couldn't help but smile at her inner conscience. Grabbing her bag, Sakura left her house in good spirits, knowing that the day would be a good one.

XxX

Sakura noticed the strong guests of wind that were evident as soon as she stepped out of her home.

Grabbing her hair to prevent it from flailing into her face, she turned back to her house, and gave a quick wave goodbye, before walking quickly to the road side.

The "wave goodbye" as Sakura called it was a small ritual of sorts that she made sure to do every time her parents had left for work. They would, however be home in a week, so Sakura never really put in much thought when left. But, as soon as she woke up the next morning and heard nothing, that's when she realized they were gone. So this little "wave goodbye" made Sakura feels that the house was a little less empty.

One day, I will host a massive party! Sakura thought, smiling too herself, each strong step she took led to another equally as strong. After all it's every teenagers dream for their parents to leave for extended periods of time, so why not? Sakura added it to her list of things she must do before High School ended, along with, mountain biking, licking a frozen pole, and kissing a guy. Sakura didn't want to think about her love life, or lack of it so she quickly forgot about her mental list and started to look for her blonde haired friend.

Sakura glanced at her watch, for the fourth time that morning, 7:15. She was still ridiculously early but Sakura couldn't help but quicken her pace. Not because of the time, but because of how strong the wind was this morning. Her skit blew in every direction imaginable, Sakura gave herself points for wearing tights today. She laughed at the mental thought of Ino having to wrestle her skirt down every minute with this wind.

"Hey! Forehead! What's the rush?" Called a familiar voice. Sakura spun around and saw her blonde haired best friend approach her in a slight jog. "Geeze! I saw you way back there." Ino turned and pointed to a turn in the road. "But you were walking so fast I couldn't catch up." Ino said with a hint of anger. Sakura laughed nervously.

"Sorry about that." Sakura started to walk, Ino falling into place right at her side.

"Why were you walking so fast anyway?" Ino asked offhandedly, her hand lifting up to fix her long blonde hair.

"Eh? I don't really know myself." Sakura and Ino began to see groups of other students emerge from different roads and directions.

"Maybe," Ino said while leaning close to Sakura, an accusing finger pointed in her face. "You were rushing to see your secret boyfriend." Sakura burst into laughter.

"Not this again! Ino, I don't have a boyfriend. Besides even if I did you would be the first to know." Ino didn't respond right away and Sakura thought she had finally made the girl stop asking that question. Every day Sakura and Ino met, Sakura would be assaulted with the question about having a secret boyfriend. It had been occurring for a month now. Sakura was hoping this would be the last time the "secret boyfriend" crap would be brought up.

"I think you do and that was why you were walking so fast. Trying to ditch your friend. Shame." Sakura sighed out of annoyance.

"Ino-" Sakura was cut off as a huge guest of wind came, Ino quickly held her skirt down in a fluid motion. The action of a professional. However just about every other girl was not as skilled as she was. Ino and Sakura watched as all the girls on the street shrieked and tried to hold down their skirts, flashing bits of green pink and yellow to everyone in the proximity. Ino straightened herself up and turned to Sakura her face shown with anger.

"That does it Sakura! I am removing these disgusting pieces of clothing from our school!" Ino yelled as she dropped to the ground and started fishing through her brown bag.

" Ino I don't see the problem with the schools uniforms. Yes the colors are a little bland, and the blazers are HUGE, but other than that there're not that bad." Sakura reasoned wanting to get to school before the late bell rang. She glanced at her watched 7:23. If they didn't hurry they were going to be late, and she would refuse to be late considering she had woken up so early.

"Yeah whatever. But this is the third time this week I have seen panties that I don't want to see!" Ino said while pulling out a black marker and a piece of paper.

"Ino its Monday." Sakura informed, teetering back and forth while she waited for Ino.

"I know that forehead. But I just saw three different pairs of underwear." Ino looked up and held up three fingers. "Three." She repeated.

"Ino, your being ridiculous. Besides what do you care?" Sakura thought Ino hadn't heard her, seeing as how she didn't respond. Sakura watched as she held up her sign proudly.

No more school uniforms. Nobody wants to see your panties. And you perverts out there who do, I will find you and tell everyone in the school you're gay.

Sakura laughed at the absurdity of the sign.

"Ino you're going to be sent to the office with that."

"Yeah yeah whatever, like I haven't been there before. But hey it will get my point across right?" Ino reached into her bag again and pulled out some tape fastening the sign to her chest. "Okay let's go. What time is it anyway?" Ino asked as the two began walking again, noticing how the streets were a lot clearer. Sakura looked at her watch. 7:35.

"Ino its seven thirty five!" Sakura yelled while she started running to get to school.

"And we were on time too!" Ino yelled as she ran behind Sakura. It must have been a funny sight for everyone at Konoha High, watching as Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka sprinted through the front gates of the school. Sakura came to an abrupt stop, Ino crashing into her causing them both to stumble forward in an awkward motion. Sakura looked around and saw a group of people laughing at them.

"Why is everyone in the courtyard?" Ino asked, as she looked around and saw students leisurely walking around, some talking and others were listening to their iPods. No one was running to be in the school before the late bell rang. It looked like the bell hadn't ever rung yet. Ino looked at Sakura who was purposely avoiding her gaze. "Sakura?"

"Yes?" Ino just started the girl down, Sakura would hold against Ino's gaze. She had been on the receiving end numerous times and this time she would not fall. The two started at each other, Sakura began to feel the pressure of the girl's intense stare. She couldn't take it.

"Fine Fine! Just stop glaring at me." Ino smiled triumphantly. "I just remember my watch is a few minutes fast." Sakura watched as Ino's smile faded, she picked up her hand and lightly hit Sakura in the forehead.

"Gosh, Sakura! And you know how much I hate unnecessary physical actions too." Ino huffed and started to re-tie her pony tail. Her blonde locks falling to the small of her back, before she flipped her head up and quickly tied her hair into a perfect high pony tail, managing to leave her long bangs un-touched. Sakura couldn't help but feel a little disgruntled as she touched her own, short, floppy hair. She once had long gorgeous hair like Ino's. Sakura recalled the freak lab accident last year singed nearly all of her hair, forcing her to cut it. She would never forgive that stupid Bunsen burner.

"Good morning!" A cheery voice rang. Ino and Sakura looked up to see their close friend Tenten approach them happily. Her brown buns were almost as unmistakable as her voice. The girls watched as their friend gave them a questioning look.

"Why were you both running in so frantically?" Ino looked at Tenten then glared at Sakura. Sakura chose to pretend she didn't notice, and just smiled at Tenten.

"Yeah, how was your weekend?" The subject of why they were late suddenly lost.

"It was great! I won my tournament!" Tenten said with a smile. Ino and Sakura's close friend was a superb tennis player. She had an unnatural ability to aim the ball where ever she wanted and she had enough strength to even overpower some of the guys on the tennis team. Ino would always tell Tenten that she should take up sniping, her aim was that good.

"That's great Tenten!" Ino chirped, giving her friend a high five.

"Hey Tenten I didn't know Neji was back." Sakura said. Tenten looked at the girl, her eyebrows bent, questioning what Sakura had just said.

"He isn't" Sakura pointed toward the back of a head with long black hair. There was only one man in the school who had that gorgeous hair, Neji Hyuga. Tenten had to do a double take to make sure it was really him.

"I didn't know he was back." Tenten said quietly a trace of hurt in her voice. Tenten and Neji had been close friends ever since middle school, at least that's what Sakura and Ino believed. When Tenten couldn't hang out with them she was either playing tennis or hanging out with Neji. When two people hang out as often as they did you could safely assume they were close. "Well, I should go and welcome him back." Tenten said. Her voice back to its usual happy sound. Sakura looked over to Ino, her hand was on her hip and her face set in a scowl.

"What now?" Sakura questioned, not really wanting to hear her answer.

"She didn't notice my sign." Sakura shook her head and just smirked at her friend.

"Come on. I really don't want to be late." Sakura grabbed Ino's hand and lead the brooding girl into the building.

XxX

Neji felt a light tap on his shoulder, turning around he was met with a large smile and bright brown eyes.

"Welcome back Neji!" Tenten said excitedly. "I didn't know you would be back so soon."

"Neither did I." Neji mumbled.

"What?"

"Yeah, I'm back." Tenten couldn't help but stare as Neji flipped his long hair off his shoulder. Tenten always felt a little intimidated around him. What wasn't there to be intimidated by? His hair was something any girl would kill for. He had a complexion so light Tenten could only compare it to alabaster, and the aura that radiated off him acted like a magnet, pulling the eyes of everyone on to him in an instant.

Tenten stared into his pale eyes, seeming to lose her sense around her, the voices of nearby students fading into a thin murmur. His eyes were intoxicating and she had to fight every time they locked with her own to not be draw head first into their depths. "Tenten?" Tenten felt her heart swoon at his deep voice, the voice she had missed over the past week. Tenten suddenly shot up, her heart racing she was staring at him, ogling his good looks, again. Tenten felt her cheeks heat, she didn't want Neji, one of her closest friends to suddenly think she was just like every other fan girl of his.

"Tenten. The bell rang." Neji repeated, the levelness of his voice cut through the murmur of other students running to their classes.

"Oh, yeah we should go then. Ha-ha." Tenten laughed off her awkward staring nervously, hoping he hadn't noticed. She knew they wouldn't be talking about his trip anymore, the chance for that had passed. Tenten sighed sadly, she had always wanted to go to England. Tenten looked to the side, her gaze falling on Neji, his body moving up and down slightly with each step, his sight fixed ahead of him. Maybe, she could pry it out later.

XxX

"Where did Neji go again?" Sakura asked, her voice was slightly breathy from their rushed walk.

"England. I can't believe him! He goes everywhere!" Ino huffed, giving a firm tug to her school bag that was drooping down her shoulder.

"He does have that kind of money you know." Sakura explained. They had to face it, Neji Hyuga was rich. His parents made it big, and when you have that kind of money you could afford to travel the world. One week it's England, the next will be Bangkok.

"I know that forehead!" Sakura tightened her fist at the comment. Sakura reached for the classroom door before turning to her friend sharply.

"Ino don't call me-" Sakura watched as Ino was swarmed with guys as soon as she took a step into the room, efficiently cutting off Sakura's sentence. Each one wrapped around her finger, Sakura saw Ino flip her hair flirtatious while playing up that sassy smile that usually got her everything she wanted. Sakura couldn't help but glare slightly at Ino as she walked past her

. Sakura knew Ino didn't mean to drop their conversation, that was Ino, and she was being swarmed after all. But, Sakura couldn't help the annoyance that crept up through her. She decided to leave Ino be and just take her seat, not at the back of the classroom where the delinquents sat, but not at the front either, right in the middle. Sakura rested her hand in her chin. Her gaze fell on the window, she already wanted to leave. Sakura felt even worse knowing that she would let something as trivial as Ino being swarmed with guys even have an effect on her mood and even have a chance of ruining her morning.

Don't worry you have English next!Inner Sakura yelled loudly. English was her favorite subject, but Sakura was not in the mood for any classes right now. Her mood had just gone downhill since Ino was rudely taken from her side. Sakura didn't bother to glance at Ino when she sat down.

The classroom still remained loud from the constant chatter. Even the late bell could barely be heard about the noise. Sakura looked up at the front of the room, the desk still empty.

Of course Kakashi is late again. Was there even a point for Ino and I to rush to class?

"Hey, Sakura." Sakura turned her head lazily toward the blonde who was practically on her desk.

"What Ino?"

"Sorry about this morning. You know I can't keep the guys off of me." Ino winked at her comment. Sakura smiled lightly, her annoyance decreasing with Ino's apology.

"Ino, why did we rush. It's Kakashi."

"….SAKURA! Your right! I could have walked around showing off my sign some more." Sakura laughed as Ino stood up in an exaggerated motion. Her large movement catching the class's attention immediately. "Ino what are you doing?" Ino ignored Sakura's question and began walking toward the head of the class. Sakura quickly looked at the clock, Kakashi was always late, but not this late. It was already 7:50 if Ino had something planned she would have to do it quickly.

Sakura looked at her friend she stood at the head of the classroom, seemingly waiting until the class quieted down enough for her to talk. Ino was never a patient person, so seeing her attempting to wait for a mass of people to calm down was quite entertaining. Maybe this day won't be so bad after all.

"Excuse me." Ino said lightly with a smile. She waited for a few moments, a frown appearing before she returned to a light hearted smile. "Excuse me." Ino repeated. Again, she waited for a few moments, the class still enthralled in their own chatters. Ino was at the end of her patience and Sakura knew it. "Be Quiet!" Ino yelled, Sakura laughed into her hand, as every student's head in the class whipped forward, startled at the sudden scream. Ino smiled again happy she regained control.

"Okay, so as you all have noticed already, this sign here." Ino motioned to her chest. "Is protesting our school uniforms and the problems they cause us students." Ino paused and allowed the class to read her protest. There were a few laughs and snorts at the remarks on the sign. "I am sure we can all agree that it is time we band together as students and get rid of them." Ino crossed her arms and smiled triumphantly, seemingly happy that she got her point across.

"Yo! Ino, what if some of us like the uniforms, and the…benefits that they can bring." A loud husky voice called from the back. Ino slowly opened her eyes, looking for the speaker. Kiba Inuzuka.

"So, what are you saying?" Ino snapped.

"I don't see any reason to change the uniforms." Kiba responded, standing up to make his point, Akamaru, in his hands.

"Okay, then I insinuate that you enjoying making love to men." Ino smirked, her pride lifted when the class chuckled at her remark. Sakura included.

"I am not gay. I just insinuatedthat I like seeing girls' underwear." Kiba responded, a raspy edge in his voice. Ino quickly put a hand to her mouth gasping, her face showing a light tint of red.

"S-s-so. You're a p-pervert!" Ino yelled. It was obvious to Sakura that this was a charade, and she would have hoped it would have been so clear to her fellow classmates but apparently that was not the case. A few girls close to Kiba, turned with a look of disgust on their face. Kiba quickly shook his hands and tried to say something to defend himself from the class's glares. He quickly sat down, his head facing downward.

"…Stupid…." Kiba muttered quickly while petting Akamaru. The dog gave a quiet yelp, happy from his owner's affection. "At least someone agrees with me." Ino grinned exultantly, happy that she, kind of, got her point to the class. And even if she didn't it was a great way to kill time.

Ino continued to stand in front of the class victoriously, her hands on her hips. A loud bang from the door made the class silent. Ino snapped her head to the sound, the door banging into the wall, the source of the loud noise. There in the opening stood none other than Kakashi Hatake. Ino turned quickly toward him, not knowing what to say. Sakura stifled her laughs. Could this morning get any better?

"Oh Miss Yamanaka? Might I ask what you're doing getting my class in such a riot this early in the morning." Ino shook herself out of the shock of the sudden arrival of her teacher and faced him with her usual confident demeanor.

"Mr. Hatake, I would look at the clock." Kakashi did as Ino had instructed and turned toward the clock before turning back toward Ino.

"Your point Miss Yamanaka?"

"Its eight o'clock."

"And?"

"Class starts at seven forty."

"And?"

"You're late."

"I am?" Kakashi turned back to the clock. "Oh look at the time! Its eight o'clock. I would have been here on time, like my usual punctual self, but you see there was a sleeping rat on the side of the road and a very hungry cat that I had just passed and-" Ino turned around quickly, not wanting to hear to rest of his very truthful and believable story. "Okay class I see you're all up and awake. Thank you Ino." Kakashi turned toward her, Ino just glared back at her teacher. "So, I have a few announcements I'm supposed to say so listen up."

Sakura ignored his request and turned toward Ino.

"I loved your speech up there." Sakura whispered. Ino smiled back.

"I didn't really get much accomplished but it was pretty funny." Ino whispered, her voice carrying amusement.

"I can't wait to tell Tenten."

"Oh that's great to hear Sakura! I'm so glad you volunteered to show Sasuke around." Sakura and Ino both shot their heads up, looking directly toward Kakashi. Sakura was about to being explaining how she had dropped her pencil when her eyes spotted a new, attractive face next to her teacher.

Sakura's eyes met with a pool of night. That was the first thing she noticed about the new body beside Kakashi. His eyes were like gaping holes, dark, endless and black. Was that natural? His hair, the same color as Neji's, spiked in the back, defying Sir. Isaac Newton's own laws. His black locks framed his own face in a black frame. Sakura couldn't help but have her gaze drift downward tracing over his body, agreeing with everything she was seeing. His silent and blank expression gave Sakura the idea that he was the "wall flower" type. Not much for talking or socializing.

"Sakura, can you stop gawking and show our new student around." Kakashi said, amusement from calling her out laced his voice. Sakura quickly stood up, hitting the desk as she rose. Arousing a few laughs from the class. She gave a quick glance at Ino, who failed to return it considering how her eyes were already taken by the new student.

Sakura quickly walked forward, aware of his eyes following her each step. Sakura felt the heat rise to her face, she gave a quick prayer. Please don't be blushing, please don't be blushing. Stay calm Sakura, Calm.Sakura stopped in front of the new student. Well, aware of how different people looked up close. Some looked horrid, he, he looked godly the closer Sakura got.

"Why don't you start by giving him a tour of the campus. Considering you so eagerly volunteered." Sakura quickly backtracked, when had she volunteered? Sakura shrugged, could she really complain? She took a deep breath, regaining her own composure.

"Hello, my name is Sakura, Sakura Haruno." Sakura smiled brightly, putting her own hand out. She stayed like that for a while, before realizing he hadn't taken her hand. Sakura looked up to see that the new student had begun walking out the door.

"I think he's just shy." Kakashi said, lightly patting her back. Sakura glanced at Ino who gave her a wink and a thumbs up. Sakura reluctantly walked out of the door, suddenly not wanting to spend her morning showing this guy around. Sakura walked out of the classroom, looking around, where did he go? The new student wasn't there. Sakura walked down the left end of the hallway, toward the front entrance.

Who does this guy think he is? I'm supposed to show him around, and yet he just decided to get up and leave?

Sakura made her strides slightly larger and quickly turned to corner of the hallway. She saw him, the new student, facing the window, that monotonous look on his face. Was that his only expression? Sakura decided to give him the benefit of the doubt, Mr. Hatake had said he was shy, and besides, he was new and probably wanted nothing to do with the school. Sakura walked up and stood next to him, chancing a quick peek at his profile, disregarding the fact that he hadn't even acknowledged her presence.

"Hello again. My name is-"

"Sakura. I heard you." Sakura was taken back, not by his rude comment, but his voice. She immediately noticed its smooth undertone, there was nothing rigid or jagged about it. His response was clear and strong, not a common characteristic amongst "shy" people. The low tone of his voice also made something inside Sakura jump. A feeling within her stomach grew, she was unsure of what it was exactly. An unsettling feeling, the kind you would get waiting to receive a test back that you thought you have failed.

Sakura! This guy is rude and honestly not worth our time. I'm telling you we should just go back to class. I'm sure Ino would love to do this instead.Inner Sakura yelled.

"Oh, well, what's your name?" Sakura smiled again, she pushed back her inner thoughts, she barely knew the guy, and she wouldn't judge him, yet. Sakura watched as his gaze turned toward her. His eyes penetrating her own.

"Sasuke Uchiha." Sasuke's response was short, he honestly could care less whether this girl knew his name or not. He just wanted to get through the day quickly and without any issues. Her constant smiling however, was already becoming one. Sasuke felt a pang on annoyance as the girl, Sakura, smiled back at him, again.

"Well, Sasuke, it's nice to meet you. Do you have any place you would like to see first?" Sakura asked, struggling to keep up with Sasuke's fast pace.

"No." Sakura frowned, this was going to be much harder then she thought.

"Okay, well how about we go and tour the outside first." Sakura suggested.

"Whatever." Sakura ignored his comment, and just started leading him toward the main entrance. As the two walked together Sakura started to doubt herself about her assumption she had made earlier. Sasuke Uchiha, the more she walked beside him the more she noticed how his presence wasn't that of a "wall flower" it was darker than that. It was almost like a flock of ravens, watching her from a distance, or, yes this was much more accurate. His presence felt that a shadow. Black, dark, but always there. Waiting. Sakura felt a new feeling creep through her, a feeling of doubt. She had just spoken with him for no more than ten minutes. Sakura shook her head, dispelling the thoughts from her mind.

Stop being so judgmental Sakura, he's just a little cold, he's new and probably is nervous about his first day. Don't over think anything. Sakura reassured herself. She always had a tendency to over analyze situations any way. Why was this any different?

NOTE:

I have nothing against people who are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender. In fact I support that people should freely express their sexuality openly and proudly. (just had to get that out there)

And….

For all of you that read Bangkok and then went "hehe, Bang….kok" you need to review! :D