A/N: Woot! Thanks for all the reviews… You left me with a sniff. Tears of joy hehehe

I didn't know that this fic would be a hit…I love you guys! You really lifted my inspiration sky- high. And because of that I'll be posting the first Chapter. Claps hands

I purposely made the prologue just like that because well, it's the prologue right? Meaning I don't have to let all the ideas unfold…Whahahahahahahahahaha!

I guess trouble sleeping gave me something better! It made me have a nice plot on my mind…eyes twinkle…daydreaming again…

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My (masterpiece) fanfic will be release next week… It's kinda angsty and it's about Sasuke and Sakura again, of course! I really love the pairing so much…it's gonna be a post, story I guess… because you know it's more on the revenge part and Uchiha's feelings…erm…stirred feelings. It rocks!

It's not AU nor does it have OCs so guys, and my muse, co-writer and I will be trying our best to keep everyone out of the OOC zone… please watch out for it!

And for my 2nd Chapter for "Tears of Memories", I promise I'll be posting it this week or maybe next week! That's for sure…I'm absolutely apologizing for the long hiatus.

Before I make the whole chapter into author's note…I think I need to get the story rolling.

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Chapter 1: Sakura's wish…

Sakura's run eventually mellowed into a walk, and she called her best friend to say she would be late. The glaring heat of the massive sun seemed to be replaced by an unusually cool breeze for the late autumn afternoon, and she kept going for miles, letting the cool breeze shake her into reality. She hated to admit it, but even Ino, her once rival (1), was right — she had to accept everything even if she couldn't explain it. And Sasuke was still Sasuke — he will never change and will never learn to love her in return.

Sakura wept glumly but held her head up high as she walked. Thank God they had no classes today and it was still summer… She had no other scheduled duties... erm, except for varsity practice since she's a tennis player and a cheerleader as well. In a cloud of smoke, she saw Sasuke dashing in front of her, the captain of the Mikado's basketball team. He swiftly maneuvered to let the ball be counted in. She shook her head as another nonsense vision popped before her. Baka! Forget about him…

One good thing had come from talking to Ino – she realized that maybe it was the time to find someone who'll love her back... since, she didn't know how it feels to be loved.

Sakura passed by a park and suited herself by sitting on one of those serene swings. She let her mind drift; searching for the peace she craved right then… but she couldn't think straight and all her thoughts were messed up. She frowned and started to move the swing slightly as the flashbacks rolled like an old movie on the back of her mind…

Of her sole moments with Sasuke

You really are annoying…

The words 'annoying' and "useless" played on her mind. Why does he always tell me I'm annoying? Doesn't he know me more than that? Am I really that useless? Will he never even like me?

In a jiffy, inner Sakura growled. Shut up! You idiot…stop whining about him! Look at yourself…you have tons of guys willing to serve you.You know what? If you really can't learn to forget about that bastard, then you really are useless and annoying! Think about it! and with a snap she disappeared, leaving Sakura alone by herself.

"Yah! You're right!" with determination, Sakura grabbed her bag and stood up. This year is going to be different, She told herself. I'm going to make sure it is.

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Perhaps it was going to be a great year, but it started out like every other year of high school. Haruno Sakura attended all her classes on time and met again their ever so punctual sensei… Hatake Kakashi.

As usual, the students bluntly followed the school's regulation… but for some brat and law-breakers who prefer abiding by their own style and rules, the teachers couldn't keep them from doing so.

As the first warning bell rang, students streamed into the main door and through the halls of Mikado High School, looking for new lockers and old friends. Sakura had picked out a strategic spot next to the central stairwell, where she could catch sight of everyone going up and down and passing through.

Mikado High School formerly required uniforms but since almost the whole school looked up to the brat and law-breakers, they chose to follow what these guys did. Everyone was dressed in a uniform anyway… well sort of. She picked them out easily as they walked past: the jocks and preppies in their stylish clothes; the goths and skaters in black shirts, chains and carefully torn jeans; the home-boys with their super low-rider baggy pants, and the nerdy types, who were the only ones obeying the school's dress codes.

Sakura was senior this year, which meant that she should be one of the goddesses of the school, but she didn't feel like a goddess, despite the fact that most of the boys praised her . She was every girl's idol – that's why many envied her. But she was never boastful; in fact her feet remained planted on the ground. I'm not one of those arrogant bitches who think they're god… So why can't Sasuke appreciate me at all?

Suddenly the crowd parted, and she could see heads turning toward a tall, raven-haired bishounen. This guy was wearing a black shirt, which contrasted gravely against his handsomely white skin. And even though, it was way too hot to wear black, this guy seemed to have no problem at all; he had an icy demeanor about him, and he carried himself with unbelievable poise. It didn't matter what type of clothing he wore, or what the weather was because Uchiha Sasuke didn't sweat unless he wanted to. Sakura blushed at the mere sight of Sasuke walking through the halls and behind him were his ever- present gang: Hyuuga Neji, with his silky waist- length brown hair, strolled down the hallway, spotlight turning at him. He walked past, carrying his scarred skateboard over his shoulder only to be followed by the genius but lazy as hell bishounen, Nara Shikamaru, arms crossed and eyebrows raised at the ear-splitting screams. He didn't mind the voices though, because he was too lazy to give a damn care. At the end of the parade was Uzumaki Naruto, beautifully blond and walking in all his foxy glory,blue orbs flashing as he greeted the crowd with a goofy- but- undeniably- adorable-smile. He wore his usual orange jacket and a black muscle shirt under. Their fan girls were brandishing themselves in the sidelines, drooling enough to drown themselves, worshipping the four god- like- boys with their heart-shaped eyes.

Sakura wanted to step forward and say something to Sasuke or Naruto, but her feet seemed to be rooted on the spot. How could you move on, if you still wanted to talk to him? But her mouth was working, and they had been friends after all so she worked up her courage and had lifted her hand to wave hello when a voice boomed behind her.

"Sakura-san!"

That broke the spell, and she whirled around only to see Rock Lee, a guy about her age with very thick eyebrows and jet- black hair, which looked like it had been cut using a fruit bowl. He beamed at her as he started his speech. "I, the Green Beast of Konoha came here to have a word to the beautiful Sakura…"

"Oh, hi Lee!" she retorted trying to muster some cheer. "How are you?"

"I'm great!" he answered, sounding impossibly cheerful. "We're having a basketball match next week and guess what? Uchiha Sasuke will be my opponent!" He stared at the ground as if he could get something from it. "What a life!" he said sarcastically.

"R-Really?" Sakura stuttered, though her mind was floating. Next week? So the basketball varsity has a match TOO… is it the same date with tennis? "And…when would it be?" she asked hoarsely.

"Maybe Friday." He answered curtly, noticing that Sakura wasn't paying much attention. He frowned slightly them sighed. I guess Sakura- san's still not over him…

"Uh…o-okay." She gasped, his brief answer catching her offguard. It was absolutely on the same day as her tennis match! And before she could make an excuse to bid him goodbye, she was saved by the bell.

The last warning bell rang, and even the slouching homeboys began to hurry a bit toward their first class. . "See you on class…" He said. Rock Lee looked worriedly at his watch and began to shuffle off. "Sakura- san, good luck to your tennis match." Then, upon dropping his last words, he vanished into the crowds of the rushing students.

She nodded. "You too."

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It was a very exhausting day and Sakura went home straight after class. She didn't want to join her friends because she was not in the mood to hang out. And for the first time in years, she declined all of them.

At home, she thought she could find some rest but her mother was bugging her all the time, asking her every now and then how her day went and she gave the usual polite but vague answers. She wasn't going to share the fact that she was not feeling well and that she was giving up on him.

In misfortune, Her dad doubled the latter by lecturing her how she need to work harder than ever to keep up her grades. And though, her future place was secure which looked safe, humdrum, and steady as well: no excitement, no worries, and no big question marks. She still feel helpless.

She had almost everything that a typical high school student would have; yet there was one eminent piece missing in her life…in her heart…Sasuke…

And Sakura was no closer on forgetting him…

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Being the first day of school, there was hardly any homework, so Sakura went to her bedroom after dinner to read one of her teenage magazines. It started to rain, and the warm drops beat a steady rhythm against her window as she read. Although, she knew the contents already and saw it several times, she thrilled at the picture of a cute couple at the front cover. How she wished it were her and Sasuke…

Why can't I have that? Thought Sakura bitterly. Why isn't there a perfect boy for me? Uh, yeah…there is a perfect boy but he would never be perfect for me… because he doesn't like me! She sobbed as tears now fall continuously from her swollen emerald orbs. Someone I really like…

In anguish, she lifted her head and shouted to the rainy sky, "Kami-sama, send me a boyfriend!"

A crack of thunder startled her, and she looked around, feeling a slight chill. Her dog, Suchi (2), suddenly ran into the room and jumped on the bed, cowering in her arms like she always did when there was a loud thunder. Suchi was not a very brave mutt, despite having been named after S from Sasuke and UCHI from Uchiha.

Sakura laughed and scratched her puppy's head. "If only my dreams will happen in real life…he and I…together, " She lamented, "but it's so not…"

Outside the rain started to fall harder, a thunder growled a low reply.

to be continued…

A/N: Yah! This was it…my first chapter. Hope you guys enjoy reading…

I have a few comments on some parts, hehehe!

(1) Ino was once her rival, right? She used to call her Ino-pig! lol…and they had the usual blatant fights about Sasuke.

(2) Suchi huh? Just can't think of another name…Whahahahaha! Since, the name sounds cute for me and yeah…funny! lol again.

Okay… hope to read your reviews!

Ja ne…