CHAPTER TWO: RAVEN

A/N: Introduce yourself Sakura; the audience wants to know a little about your personality.

Sakura: Oh sure Era-chan! Hi! I'm Haruno Sakura, mostly preferred to as Haruto Sakuka. I never talk unless spoken too, a lot of people are afraid of me, and I have no idea why, I wear a gloomy look for my satisfaction. _. I find it hard to communicate with anyone, because everyone is always misunderstanding me. I never smile or show any sort of expression, but I'm very kind, and generous. I just want people to see that aspect of me. This is my story, told through my perspective ... I hope you enjoy xx

Oh by the way, my inner tends to swear a lot, so please forgive me. 3

NO SILENT READERS PLEEAAASE D:
Era's a bitch xDD

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[Excerpt 2]

"Mother… where is your wedding ring?" I asked feeling excited the moment she reveals her hand to me. She glanced down at me with sparkling brown eyes and flashed her brilliant white teeth. Then focusing her eyes upon her left hand, I followed her attention and gazed down at the sparkling white diamond engraved in the silver band. I loved how the rainbows tossed into the air once the sunlight makes contact to my mother's wedding ring. Every time I stared at it, it reminded me of how much my parent's loved each other and that one day I would soon understand what Love is.

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7.00am

"Hm, I should really get to school before everyone does."

"Maybe I'll be able to complete a few class room chores."

"Nyyaaaa... But I have to get out of bed early"

"I won't disappoint anyone today; I will do my best to make them smile" I thought in my sleep.

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Leaving the front doors of my apartment fully dressed for school, I quickly slipped on my shoes, grabbed my school bag and made my course toward Konoha High. Pacing along side the waterfront, I could feel the fresh morning breeze running through my hair; and kissing along my bare forearms. The sun crept up my back, its heat soaked deep into the darkness of my hair. The environment was quiet and no one around to see me walking.

"Hm... what a beautiful day"

My legs moved me forward without any thought on my part; the crunching rhythm of my steps was background music, low and tedious. There was nothing to see; one twisted, brittle shrub looked exactly the same as the next. My glistening emerald eyes wondered unto the left of me at the sea front. The sounds of shrieking seagulls sat along the shore, bickering at each other as they fought over a piece of rotten fruit. If only life was a lot simpler than it already is. No-one would go hungry. I sighed.

My signature name was developed from the Cherry Blossom Tree's growing alongside footpath to the left; they were my mother's favourite flowers. Each piece of blossom reminded me of her, and how every time she used to come home with the delicate pieces in her hair. I can still hear her laugh. "Hehe Sakura-chan"

"…Hehehe" A silent chuckle escaped my pink lips.

Fixing my gaze ahead, the cherry blossoms were carried tenderly with the wind. It was beautiful, the pink colours in the sky made me smile a little, and it made the pit of my stomach tickle. My hands extended forward just enough to catch a fragile blossom, before it was swept away with its neighbours.

I finally reached a small intersection and brought myself to release a small sigh. One road focussed toward Konoha High, and the other lead toward the City. But a new sensation distracted me for a moment; someone was stationary in between both routes – it's the first I've seen.

"Hmm.I wonder…." I thought.

Slowly coming to a pause, I stood merely apart from the male with his back faced against me. His attention was drawn to the small white rigid paper in his left hand while his other hand sat hidden his pocket; I noticed his slender waist and broad shoulders complimenting his perfect raven chicken butt hair.

His eyes kept retracing the sheet over and over as if he couldn't understand the meaning.

A reaction occurred to me, maybe he needed directions. Immediately recognized the uniform he was wearing; I knew now that he was attending Konoha High, but I've never seen him before. He glanced up from the paper, only to look both ways with a blank indecisive expression. He's definitely lost.

"Uhm, excuse me"

"…If your looking for Konoha High, It's the left path" I said without hesitation, staring at him with my usual gloomy features as I would toward the other student's at school, Then pointed in the left direction.

Inner: "Ahhh Sakura, You should quit with that gloomy look of yours, Smile for once fuck sakes!"

Me: "… He might run away, like everyone else."

Inner: "You're so lame little shit. Harden' the fuck up and just smile after this conversation"

Me: "…every time I do…"

Inner: "Just fucking do it !"

Me: "..nn.. Fine"

Inner Sakura always scares me; I don't usually agree with her on any terms but in the end I would signal defeat. I'd hate to disappoint her or hear her moan of frustration. It can be scary, very scary. He heard me converse and turned toward my tone of voice, it was then that I was able to see his face fully.

A sudden raise of his eyebrow was seen and the parting of his lips. He was… flawless. A few streaks of his raven hair hanged over his onyx eyes and framed his awe-inspiring face. His lips curved into a minor smirk when he took my words to consideration and glanced into the left.

I was speechless for a moment; stuck by the look in his eyes and beauty – is this guy for real? I waited for the renowned petrified scene usually shown when people see me and run away screaming, but it didn't happen, he was still in front of me, with no sign of vacillation.

"…he's not leaving?" Whispered Inner.

He drew in a sigh of relief, before parting his lips once again. "Thank you." I could hear the maturity in his voice and liberation. He flashed a brilliant smile, before hiking into the left route. His hand signalled a wave as he descended further from me.

I blinked at him for a moment, as I waited for everything to process through my mind. He just recognized me; no-one has said that to me before or would take my advice. I felt my cheeks swell with heat as I felt proud for accomplishing something I thought I'd never hear. A polite message.

A sudden rush of adrenaline surged through me as I prepared myself for something I wasn't used to. My lips tugged at the corners and my eyes were filled with delight. His head turned to transitory appear back at me, as he did; he was just in time to see me smile. More of the cherry blossom's clouded my vision which was fixed upon him, but It didn't matter; I wanted him to see me smile as a reply to his kind comment.

Inner: "There you go, that's my girl"

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Class 1-E

Loud commotions of excited voices were heard coming from inside my homeroom; a crowd of people were surrounding the entrance. I stood further from them all, averting my thoughts and figured that I shouldn't get in the way. Most of the student's were from different classrooms, especially the popular girls I encountered a few days ago in the bathroom. Nyu, Ayane, and Kinate, I took this moment to scrutinize everyone's expressions. Not only were they happy and excited. But it seemed like everyone was blissfully in - love.

"Ah shit, I can't believe you're here Sasuke!" said the blonde haired male, slender figure, azure eyes, referred to as 'Naruto' I recall. Increasingly distracting others, witty attitude and with no future ahead of him.

"I thought you were going to Amegakure High? What happened?"

"He came here, because he's my best friend" Murmuring were heard from more boys around this 'Sasuke', and then followed by screaming crazed fan girls.

"YAAAAY SASUKE-KUN!"

"hehehehehe"

A group of girls walked passed me; they were whispering amongst themselves and made their way to join a beautiful golden lock female with green eyes. Kinate. My ears picked up on the words they exchanged, it wasn't intentional, but it happened.

"It's Uchiha Sasuke from Middle school" said Ayane

"What! He's here? Where I need to see him" said Karin

"He didn't move, he's supposed to go to Amegakure High, but he didn't, my cousin said he still lives down the road from him" said Makoda.

"He-he, I've had this crush on him since Middle School. I will do anything to win his heart." said Karin

"What, Sasuke belongs to everyone Karin!' said Makoda and Ayane

"Look its Kinate – I think that's Sasuke-kun's room" said Ayane.

Taking this information into thought, I couldn't evoke the name 'Sasuke" on the class registration. When our teacher couldn't careless about the student's studies, he'd usually give me some of his work to do. I didn't mind helping him, he was never mad at me.

"GET OUT OF MY WAY, I NEED TO SEE THIS FOR MYSELF, MOVE IT, MOVE IT, MOVE IT"

A loud male's voice roared down the hallway; his built body made all the students appear like ants. His sliver hair flickered as he dashed toward class 1-E. Kakashi-sensei was our homeroom teacher, he always wore a navy blue bandana over his left eye, making his excuse "It makes me look cool" …Right. He pushed aside the students before him and with ease he made it through the entrance.

"SASUKE-KUNNNNNN!"

All that could be heard: was the sound of someone being squeezed to death. The classroom entrance cleared as soon as Kakashi-sensei arrived. My eyes widen just a mere bit once I saw his arm over another student.

"Gah… Kakashi – You haven't changed" He said, trying to push Kakashi off him. That black raven hair, and pale marvellous face; he seemed all too familiar. He glanced at me and smiled before everyone attacked him with their embrace.

"…That's the guy from this morning"

"….!"

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