Raika-chan: Yo! It's been a while since I came and visited this website. I've got a story in my sleeve and hopefully y'all appreciate it!
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, whatsoever.----------------------
"CHAPTER 1"
A little girl, in the age of 5, liked to play outside their backyard. Her father was there for her, as well as her mother. She had a dog too. Ah, this is the life of everyone; so normal, and kind. The little girl loved to play with her snow-colored dog and she loved to sit on her father's shoulders. The smile of this girl was the light of the family. With her eyes of glowing green and her hair of pink blossoms, she was an angel in her parents' eyes, but for the others, she was considered different, in a negative way; jealousy perhaps?
Her father died because of a life-threatening sickness and it was a big loss to their little family.
Her dog died because it was said that it attacked a child. It was also a big loss for little Sakura, her only friend is now gone.
The said family was now broken, but never did their bond weaken, instead it became tighter and stronger.
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A few months have passed and it was a beautiful day today. The children were laughing and running everywhere. Little Sakura and her mother was on the playground near the park.
Her mother kissed her on the forehead, "I'll be back, sweetie. Don't hurt yourself, okay baby?" she smiled at her daughter when Sakura nodded her head, "yes, momma." She replied. Her mother smiled again and proceeded to do some grocery shopping.
Little Sakura was left on the playground. She watched as the other kids enjoy themselves. She went to the swing and sat there, slowly rocking herself while giggling at the funny feeling on her stomach. Suddenly, someone pushed her, making her fall off the swing and onto the ground.
"No one sits on my swing, weirdo!" a girl with red hair and large glasses squealed.
"W-weirdo?" the pink-haired girl stuttered, looking at the girls who were glaring at her.
"Yeah, weirdo! No one sits on Karin-chan's throne! Especially, weirdos like you!" the other girl said.
Sakura's lips quivered, her eyes became teary. She fought back a sob and shouted, "I am not weird; you're just jealous because my eyes are prettier than yours! I'm different from you!"
The girls laughed, "You ARE a weirdo because you ARE different! You have an unusual color of hair! You're mother's hair is not pink and as far as I can remember your father doesn't have that too! You're eyes are freakishly glowing like you're some kind on an alien! And your forehead's sooo wide, the sun even reflects on it!" Karin mocked as she threw some dirt on Sakura's face.
Unfortunately, for Sakura, the dirt irritated to her eyes. She tried to rub it off but it just became more painful. "Get lost, weirdo! You don't belong here! Go back to your own planet!" Karin shouted as Sakura ran away from them while the girls were laughing.
Sakura ran with her eyes closed so she bumped on someone (aye, this always happens in any scenes, believe me). Both of them fell on the ground (again, for Sakura), touching their sore heads.
"… ow."
Sakura tried to open her eyes only to see black and shut her eyes again, the dirt prevented her to see clearly. "I'm sorry! Please don't hurt me!" she squeaked as she clung to her head while sitting on the ground.
"Why would I hurt you?" the person said, Sakura sensed that the person she bumped was staring at her but she still clung to her forehead. The person scowled annoyed of why the girl didn't bother to reply, "You know it's pretty rude not to look when someone is talking to you, let alone someone who bumped on you because of not looking." she immediately stood up and bowed as an apology, but on the wrong direction.
"Hey, I'm like over here?" the person, now behind her, said.
Sakura turned around and bowed again, "I'm really sorry!" she whimpered. The person sighed, "Well, could you at least look at me while saying sorry?" She heard the person ask. She tried to open her eyes but failed.
"I-I'm sorry, I can't." she whispered.
"And why is that?" The person asked. Sakura fidgeted on the hem of her skirt.
"I-well, dirt is stuck on my eyes, and I—."
Before she could continue, she was yanked hard and was now pulled to some place. "W-where are we going?!" she asked, trying to keep up with the person without bumping something.
"You know, you're really annoying. You could have said that to me earlier!" the person shouted as they stopped running. Sakura, unaware that they stopped, bumped on his back, pushing him on the wall.
"Watch it!" he growled.
"Sorry."
They stopped beside a water fountain; the person took a white handkerchief and soaked it. He lifted Sakura's chin and wiped her eyes slowly and gently. She tried to open her eyes once again and saw black, onyx eyes staring at her worriedly. She shut her eyes again to and blinked rapidly until tears formed and fell. The person wiped away the tears that fell.
He was looking at her and was shocked to see her eyes. It seemed like it was a glowing green and it amazed him to see something pleasant within her.
Sakura tried to rub her eyes, well she tried, but a hand gripped hers, preventing her from rubbing. "Don't touch it. Some dirt might enter again." He said as he cleaned her hands with the handkerchief he had. He soaked it again and gave it to her, "Use that if you want to wipe your eyes." He added.
"Thank you… uhm" before she could ask his name, someone answered it for her.
"SASUKE-KUN!" a loud screech was heard, coming from a red-headed girl. Sakura's eyes widen as she heard the voice, "What's wrong?" the person asked as he removed his sight from where the noise came from and looked at Sakura.
"Uhm, I have to get going. Thank you for the help uh, Sasuke-kun."
Sakura bowed politely and gave his handkerchief back. He did not take it, so Sakura looked at him, confused. "Keep it for the meantime. Anyway, what's your name?" he asked. "Sakura! I'm Sakura!" she beamed and the person smiled at her.
"Well, I'm Sasu—
"SASUKE-KUN! WHERE ARE YOU MY PRINCE?!"
Sasuke sighed, "Well, like what she said. I'm Sasuke." Sakura giggled and covered her mouth. "Neh. Sasuke-kun, do you… know her?" she stuttered. "Hn." He replied. Sakura tilted her head to the side, pouting, "Is that a yes?" she asked. Sasuke rolled his eyes, "Just ignore her. Anyway, how are your eyes?" She smiled, "It's a lot better now! Thank you very much!" Sasuke nodded and turned to the other side.
"Good. I like it."
Sakura raised her eyebrows, "Huh?"
Sasuke turned his head slightly, his back still facing her, "I said I like it. Your eyes, I mean."
Sakura blinked.
Once…
Twice…
"Y-you're not s-scared or anything?" she asked all of a sudden.
Sasuke looked at her, and frowned. "Why would I? It's the most serene eyes I've ever seen. Take good care of it, Sakura." He said and smiled.
It's the most serene eyes I've ever seen.
Sakura blushed; well, being commented by a good-looking boy is flattering.
For the first time, she liked being different.
A voice interrupted her thoughts, "Sakura-chan! Sweetheart, we need to go!" it was her mother. Sakura looked at Sasuke, "I really have to go now. My mother is calling me. Thank you for the help." She said and gave his handkerchief. "No, take it. Just give it back if you see me again." He said.
"Oh, okay. I'll see you then, Sasuke!" she waved at him and ran to her mother.
Sasuke continued to look at her retreating form as she ran to her mother. He saw Sakura whisper to her and point at him. Sasuke blinked, confused and curious to what she had said. He saw her mother look at him and smiled; she nodded at him and mouthed a 'thank you'. He slowly nodded back.
As they left the playground, Sasuke sighed and was about to go until small hands gripped his arm, "My prince! I found you at last! Play with me please?" the girl pleaded. Sasuke glared at her and removed his arms on her grip. "Get lost, hag." He said coolly and walked away, leaving a confused Karin.
"Hag, what does that mean?"
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n/a: Okay, I've read this days ago and realized that my grammar sucked... Anyway, I changed it again and I hope it's better than before.
Okay, tell me what you think. I know they're still kids here but this is only a part of the introduction. So reviews everyone! I swear if I get a lot of reviews, I'd be happy to update faster! Wahaha… ehm.. anyway, Lavyall!