Author's note: Its been a while since I've written anything and I decided to rewrite this story since I've grown as a writer. Let's see how much everyone likes this version better. There will be a lot added to the plot so it's a lot longer and I think I'll develop the characters better. Hope you like it! I had to change the Title a little bit to be able to post this, in case any new readers wanted to read the old version.

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We've been best friends since 9th grade-the first time I met him. I could tell him all my problems. All except for the one where I fell in love with him. Sasu/Saku

Italics: thinking

CHAPTER 1

"Aaahhhhh." I could feel their glares as I yawned. I laughed silently to myself, flashing them a sarcastic smile. Those girls were too stuck up for their own good. I looked around the classroom as I ran my fingers through my hair. My teacher, Mr. Iruka, was teaching us about chemicals. That's right folks, you probably guessed it: chemistry. Like I honestly need this in my life. I didn't realize what I was absently scribbling on my notebook. Quickly rubbing it out with my eraser, I felt my cheeks tinge pink. Sasuke Uchiha. He's that one guy that you see, the one you think won't notice you, yet, by some twist of fate he becomes your best friend. I closed my eyes, trying to calm the sudden rush of emotion. He wasn't really different than he was when I first met him which was 2 years ago, when we first started high school here at Konoha High. I could feel myself smiling as I remembered how we met.

It was my first day of high school. I couldn't help but be nervous. I just moved here not too long ago and I didn't know anyone yet. I noticed how many of the girls around here had unusual hair color so I didn't feel as if I stuck out with my vivid pink hair. Not only that, but there were so many cute guys here! I continued to walk down the halls, running into the bathroom to check on my appearance. They matter you know. I thought I looked decent enough with my skinny jeans, red v-neck and matching sandals. I took a deep breath and walked to my first class of the day: homeroom. There were a bunch of kids gathered around a tall tan skinned guy with long black hair. He had dark eyes and over all he was very attractive. He whispered something and suddenly they were all staring me down. I gulped and stood in the doorway like an idiot.

"Hey there, pinky." The tall one said in a deep voice.

"Hi." I say in a loud gentle voice. He smirked, taking a step towards me.

"Im Kotetsu Hagane." He held his arms open and I stared dumbfounded at him. What did he want me to do?

"Sakura Haruno." I said, mimicking him. He chuckled before stepping all the way to me and hugging me to his chest. I blushed deeper and hugged him back. They hug strangers here?

"So, are you a frosh here too?" What in the world was a frosh? I made a face at him and he laughed.

"You don't know what a frosh is?" A guy with long brown hair said. His tone was insulting. I stared at the ground, my face tomato red.

"Cool it, Neji. You new here?" I nodded, still not meeting their eyes.

"Hn..Neji Hyuuga. And a frosh is a freshman" He said in a stern voice. I found the courage to look at him, to acknowledge that he was talking to me. His eyes were a beautiful grey.

"Please excuse my brother. He can be kind of...distant. Im Hinata Hyuuga." A blue haired girl said. She was adorable, sporting the same eyes as him. We would become best friends.

"Kind of? Don't you mean all the time?" Another boy said, chuckling. He had white hair.

"Shut up Kimimaro." He chuckled again, making Neji all the more mad.

"So, I'm hoping that besides these weirdos, you'll like it here." Kotetsu said, grazing his fingers on my hand. Our teacher suddenly burst through the doors, an orange book in hand.

"Sorry I'm late class, I had to...Kotetsu...what are you doing here? And why are you harassing a freshman?" Kotetsu chuckled before walking out of class. So he isn't a freshman, I thought with disappointment. I sat down, ready for the day.

It was great a great day all in all. I made new friends and fit in just fine. Until I got to my 4th period class: biology. First of all I was late because I got lost. Second the teacher, Mr. Iruka, who taught all science classes, scolded me. I started walking towards the desks, beyond embarrassed. I spotted Hinata and smiled. Third as I started towards her my eyes travelled and landed on dark ones. I paused for a millisecond before walking again. He had silky black hair, clear skin, and the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. My seat was of course right next to his.

My smile only widened. We became friends soon after that.

Biology quickly became my favorite class. It was the class I had with that boy whose name was Sasuke Uchiha.

"For today's class we have a partnered lab experiment. I've already chosen the pairs for today so when I call your name, go to your lab station." The class groaned but shut up quickly when he threatened detention. My heart nearly skipped a beat when he called my name.

"Ok, Sakura...you will be partnered with, Sasuke." I nodded, looking anywhere but at him. After he finished the list, he ordered us to start. I got up and stretched, watching Sasuke walk over to me.

"Hey." I said coolly.

"Hey." He said quietly back. I quickly checked him out, noticing his Suna band tee.

"You like Suna?" I asked.

"Yea, they're my favorite band."

"Mine too! I went to their concert once last month. It was pretty good even though I got pushed to the ground because of the mosh pit." He laughed, and good lord was his smile breath taking. We talked that whole time of music and such. We were friends from that day on.

"Sakura! SAKURA!" Mr. Iruka said. I jolted up. "Now, would you like to tell us what that exact value of mole equals?" I sighed, my eyes opening.

"6.02 times 10 to the 23rd." I answered. He grunted and continued his lesson. The bell rung 15 minutes later and I jumped up, eager to get to my next class. It was Applied Nutrition. We got to make food almost every class. I sat in my seat, my heart beating anxiously until he came in and sat down behind me.

"Hey." He said with a smile. I smiled back.

"Hey Sasuke." I forgot to mention he was in my class as well. No big deal though.

"So you missed out yesterday." I stared into his eyes, nodding.

"Who'd you go see?" I asked him, watching him scoot up closer. He went to concerts almost every week.

"Suna of course, you should have seen them." He continued but I zoned out. Just the sound of his voice was appealing to me. But why…it shouldn't be like this. I turned away, suddenly needing space.

"You ok?" He asked. Without looking at him, I laughed dryly.

"Of course I am. Why?"

"I don't know… there seems to be something up with you. You've been acting kind of weirdly." I shrugged, thanking the lord that our teacher walked in. Five minutes later I felt something hit my head. Already being a pain in the ass. He started laughing when I turned to glare at him. He handed me a badly folded piece of paper. I opened it up, grabbing my pencil at the same time.

'What's up? Really?' He wrote. I smiled at the note. How cute.

'Nothing. Really.' I scribbled, folding the paper and throwing it behind me.

'Liar.' He wrote. I glanced back at him, glaring. He smirked.

'I'm fine. I was just thinking.' I placed the paper gently on his desk, knowing what was coming next.

'About what?' He wrote.

'Life.' Wasn't exactly it but hey, good enough.

'You gotta explain that to me. You can't just say life.' I sighed. I didn't even know what was going on so how was I suppose to explain this to him?

'I was...thinking about how cheese can be yellow and white.' I said, holding in a laugh. I heard him chuckle when he read it.

'Cheese? lol liar. That's hardly got anything to do with life.'

'It does too! Food is a very important part of every person's life.'

'Yes, but it wasn't what you were thinking about.' I stared at the paper. Sasuke knew me very well, better than anyone. He could always see through my pretenses. I sat there, deciding to go with a different truth.

'My parents.' That's all I had to say for him to understand.

'I'm telling you, you should really just come live with me.' My face felt hot. I wouldn't object to it maybe a year ago, but it just made my skin crawl at just the though.

'I...I can't do that. I can't burden you.'

'You're not a burden Sakura. I want you there and so does my family. It's not even safe for you at home anymore.' He shoved the paper at me. I turned around to see him frowning. He did not like my family. But I couldn't blame him. There was a lot wrong with it.

"You really want me to? You really don't mind?" I whispered.

"No, I don't mind." He said in an equally quiet voice. I couldn't help but smile at him.

"Thank you. You're one of the best people I know."

"No I'm not." He grunted, slouching in his seat. I laughed.

"You don't see yourself clearly at all, you know."

"So I've been told." He crooned behind me. And I laughed again. I'm always laughing when I'm with him. When I thought about it, there wasn't a day that went by without me laughing or smiling because of him. The class went by quickly after that as we continued to write notes to each other. When the bell rung I walked out with him like I did every day. We stopped at the doors that led to the bus lot. He unfortunately rode a bus while I walked.

"Ok. Well, you know how it goes. I have to go. Text me, ok?" I said, all the people rushing past us. He paused and took a few steps towards me. I could feel his body heat radiating onto me and it gave me goosebumps.

"Ok." He said, opening his arms for a hug. My smile widened and I gladly stepped into his arms. We always hugged the same everyday; my arms around his neck, his around my waist. I never hugged anyone else this way because it was our thing. All too soon the hug ended. But it was another day, another moment for me to always remember that involved him. I headed home, for another night, although, what happened tonight, I didn't anticipate.

Author's note: Of course, its not the most exciting first chapter, but it will get better. :] REVIEW