Here's the next chapter of the story. I know the first one is short. I intended to do that. It's hard to think of a new story you know. So just bare with me.
Secretly Inlove
Chapter 2: The Unexpected
Sakura woke up early the next day. She did her morning ritual inside the bathroom before going to the kitchen. "It looks like you had a good sleep last night," Mrs. Haruno said as she prepared her daughter's breakfast. "Let's just say… Yesterday was a good start for this school year," Sakura replied. She ate her breakfast quietly and went off to school.
'Hope he'll be the first person that I'd see today.' Sakura told herself. Turning around the corner, she saw Ino leaning on the wall waiting for her. "Good morning Ino. Sorry to keep you waiting." Sakura apologized to her. "Forget it Sakura. I just arrive a few minutes before you came." Ino rode at the back of Sakura's back and they both went to school together.
After Sakura place her bike on the bike stand Ino told her that she should go ahead. Sakura agreed and they separated ways. Sakura went to their building while Ino made her way to the school library to meet with Hinata and Naruto. 'I wonder if he's already here.' Sakura was thinking of Neji as she walked through the corridor.
Upon opening the door of their classroom, Sakura was greeted by a sleeping raven haired guy. 'Wow!! Didn't expect to see him this early.' Sasuke's head was resting on his arms with his hair covering half of his face. Sakura went inside the room as quietly as she can. She placed her bag on her chair and sat beside him. She brushed his hair aside revealing his face.
Sakura smirked when she saw Sasuke sleeping soundly. 'He looks gorgeous while sleeping,' Sakura thought to herself. Sensing that someone is inside the room besides him, Sasuke carefully opened his eyes. He yawned and scratched his eyes. Seeing Sakura beside him made Sasuke fall from his seat. "Hey, you alright?" Sakura asked him. "Yeah, I'm fine but don't do that again. You're going to give a heart attack." Sasuke exclaimed. "You don't have to get mad." Sakura offered her hand and he accepted it willingly.
An hour later, student came rushing inside the room. They greeted each other and started chattering. Ino entered the room and found Sasuke and Sakura having a good conversation. She sat with them after settling her things. Minutes before the school bell was rung Neji came in and sat beside Sakura. When their teacher arrived, they went back to their seats to greet teacher Kakashi.
"Okay class, I'll be giving you your very first project for the school year." Kakashi informed his students. They brought out their notebook to right down the details of their project. "Let's see… You will be researching about Konoha's history." Kakashi continued. Ino raised her hand and stood up when she was called. "How will it be done" Individually, by pair or by groups?" Ino asked. "It's going to be by pairs and I have already made the pairings." Kakashi answered her. Sakura closed her eyes and prayed, 'I hope Neji is my partner.'
Kakashi called out their names with their corresponding partners. "Haruno Sakura and…" Kakashi called out. 'Hyuuga Neji! Hyuuga Neji! Please' Sakura prayed harder. "… Uchiha Sasuke." Sakura's ayes widened with disbelief. She wanted to scream and ask their teacher to change it. She really wanted to be partnered with Neji but all her hopes disappeared when Kakashi mentioned Sasuke's name. 'This can't be happening!' Sakura screamed at herself.
She turned around when she heard Neji's name. He was partnered with a blonde haired girl whom they call Tenten. She was tall and looks beautiful. Sakura shivered when Neji held the girl's hand. She looked at Ino and tears were stating to fall from her eyes. "Ino did you see that?" she asked her. "See what? And why are you crying?" Ino asked in return. "He… he… I mean Neji… he…" Sakura didn't get to finish her sentence. She was really hurt when she saw Neji hold hands with Tenten. Ino comforted her and rubbed her back. "Come on Sakura. Stop crying. Do you want Kakashi to see you crying like a baby?" Sakura pulled away from her and wiped her tears.
"Stop worrying about him Sakura. He's not a baby." Sakura turned to face her now worried friends. "I could exchange with Neji if you want." Sasuke was about to stand up when he felt Sakura grab his arm. "You don't have to do that Sasuke. I'm fine." Sakura said to him trying to smile. "Are you sure?" Sasuke asked her. Sakura nodded. He stared at her before standing up. He moved around the table to sit beside her. They started to plan about their project and how they are going to present it in class. "Let's meet after class so we could start researching." Sakura told him. Sasuke agreed to her suggestion and soon the class was over.
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I think this chapter isn't that nice. What do you guys think? Thank you very much to those who read the first one. Thank you for the reviews. I really appreciate it. Chapter 3 is almost finish.
