Chapter One

Just A Little Weird

She could not believe she was back, back in Konoha and starting college. It's been years. Six years to be exact as she remembered the last time she was here. That day she decided she never wanted to say goodbye again. Pulling up into the drive way of a pretty spectacular house, considering they were just college students. She would have to thank her parents who helped out with this.

"FOREHEAD!" She heard as she climbed out of her car. Giving the girl a smile she slammed the car door shut and embraced the girl in a tight hug.

"Hey there Pig." Looking at her once childhood enemy and now best friend she couldn't help but feel a wave of nerves.

"I can't believe this is really happening!" Ino smiled and grabbed Sakura's hand and lead her into their home. She noticed a few boxes as she walked in but other then that it was all put together. "I mean look at this! You can thank our parents and the movers for this." Sakura walked through the rooms, taking in the layout, photos, paintings, and all the furniture. "This house will be booming tomorrow night with the party!" The last word made Sakura froze.

"Party?" Sakura turned and looked at Ino with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah I invited all of our friends to see our house and have some fun!" Sakura rolled her eyes.

"Of course. Don't you think it's a little too soon to have a party? I mean there are still boxes and I still have to make up my room." Sakura hoped those really good excuses would change Ino's mind, but instead she just smiled.

"You're scared to see everyone aren't you." She stated as she folded her arms across her actually well endowed chest.

"It's been six years since I have been here and seen everyone, I don't even talk to any of them besides you, Hinata, and Naruto." Sakura looked at her with a little concern and fear.

"Don't be scared Sakura, everyone has missed you. We all just grew up and did our own thing but that doesn't mean they don't want to see you." Ino looked at Sakura closely. Noticing a slight fall in her shoulders Ino realized she won the argument. Sakura sighed and looked from her feet to Ino's deep blue eyes.

"Fine, just please not too many people. It's all overwhelming." Sakura smiled as Ino shrieked once again and started jumping towards Sakura for a hug. Cutting the embrace short. "Guess I should start unloading my car and get my room set up." Sakura spun on her heels and walked back outside to her car. Running a hand through her bubble gum pink hair she sat on the hood of her car and dialed an all too familiar number.

"Hey dad." Sakura smiled as she finally felt some comfort after such a long and stressful day.

"Hey Sweetie, how was the trip!?" She could see his wrinkled smile as he spoke.

"Good, long, and boring." She smirked as her dad laughed slightly.

"What's wrong Sakura?" His tone of voice changed, deeper.

"Just Ino is planning to have everyone over and I don't know if I am ready." Sakura looked at the sky watching the clouds as she waited for a response.

"Why don't you think you are ready?" Sakura switched ears and walked to her trunk.

"It has been six years dad, I haven't seen anyone." Her dad sighed and her heart stopped.

"Is that really the reason Sakura?" Sakura thought for a moment and sighed.

"No, it's the fact that NONE of them talked to me after I left. I was pushed away, especially with you know whom, and that hurts. How can I face everyone?" Sakura turned and looked at the small street and the houses around her.

"One thing I know is you, and I know you are hurt now but it will change once you see everyone. You all have matured since six years ago, you got to let that go."

"That's what Ino said." Sakura rolled her eyes and smiled.

"Well she is right. Plus Sakura you have amazing confidence that will help you so much." She couldn't wipe the grin off her lips. She was one lucky girl for a dad like him.

"Thanks dad. But I'm going to go, a lot of unpacking to do." Sakura stood up straighter and turned her attention back to the trunk. "Give mom a hug. Love you." She hummed in.

"Of course. Love you Cherry Bomb." He said followed with a click. Sakura pulled a couple suitcases out and started heading into the house.

I got this.