High School Is a New Start Right?

Chapter 1, Old friends, new friends and plotting

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Mookie: The day I own Naruto, will be the day when anime characters come through my TV and take over the world. Yeah, probably not gonna happen any time soon. So, here's the official first chapter!

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Sighing, a black and pink haired freshman could be seen unwrapping a lollipop and putting in her mouth with a sad expression. Eager to get out of the January cold, she hurried into the school, ramming into someone. "I'm sorry! I didn't see you there!" Said the girl with pink hair that was rammed into. "Hey wait, you're Miyuki aren't you?" Miyuki simply nodded sadly. "I'm Sakura Haruno." Sakura introduced herself, and then began helping Miyuki pick her things up. "Ummm, thanks.....Sakura." Miyuki said awkwardly.

"Oh, it's nothing really!"

"If you say so...."

"So, Miyuki, where are you headed?"

"Library."

"Oh! Me too! I'm meeting some friends there! Do you want to meet them??"

"Umm...Not re-"But before she could finish, Sakura had grabbed her wrist and was dragging her off in the direction of the library. Arriving at the library, Sakura introduced her to all her friends. "Miyuki-chan, this is Hinata Hyuuga and Temari. Hinata, Temari, this is Miyuki." Miyuki shifted from side to side nervously, unsure of what to say. "Um, nice to meet you all, but I've got a paper to finish for Miss Kurenai's class. So, err...." She said nervously, sliding out of Sakura's grasp and seating herself in the corner she normally sat in when she was there. The three girls just watched as Miyuki walked off, then looked at each other. "I do feel kind of sorry for her...." Temari whispered to Sakura and Hinata, who nodded in agreement. "We should do something for her....Hook her up with someone...." Sakura said, leaning in closer to the other two girls so that they couldn't be heard. "We should...." Hinata agreed.

"But who???" Temari asked.

"That'll be your job Temari. You're sneakier than both Hinata and I put together."

"I'm on it. So basically, the usual matchmaking job? Follow her, follow some guys, report?"

"Yup. And then Hinata and I will take it from there." And with that, a plan to pair Miyuki up with another guy in the school began.

Meanwhile, Miyuki was in her corner finishing the book report that she forgot to do. Adding the final touch, which was her signature at the bottom of the last page, she slid her report into her binder and her book back into her backpack. Leaning back into the chair, she winced in pain as a cut on her shoulder hit the chair. "Stupid Sasuke......Stupid me...Why, why, why, why?" She muttered, gathering her things and quietly leaving the library. On her way to her locker, she passed by queen-bee Ino and of course, Ino's right hand girl, Ayame. "Well well well, look what we have here!" Ino sneered. "What did Sasuke ever see in you anyways? You're just a worthless little goth girl." She went on. "Ino, come on. She's not worth your time." Ayame said, attempting to spare her sister from the harsh verbal beating that was for sure going to come. Getting away quickly and finally reaching her locker, Miyuki saw a familiar head of ruffled blonde hair in front of her locker. "Naru-chan!!! You're back!!" She exclaimed, giving her best friend a one armed hug. "I missed you too Miyu-chan." Naruto chuckled. Sliding her things into her locker, she briefly looked into the small mirror before slamming it shut. "Neh, Miyu-chan, it's your free period right?"

"Yeah….Why?"

"I know this great place for ramen that's not to far from here!" Hearing this made Miyuki laugh. "Well, I guess." And at that, both Naruto and Miyuki left the school and headed off to the ramen place.

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'What is she doing and who is that with her?' Wondered Ayame when she saw Miyuki and a blonde boy leaving the school out of the corner of her eye. Yawning quietly, she laid her head on her arms and closed her eyes briefly. Ino had called her last night and had talked to her until three that morning. And that conversation was mostly Ino complaining about a wardrobe malfunction, wondering what lipstick to wear and what boys were cute and which ones weren't. Next to her, Ino was still talking. Apparently she never got tired of hearing her own voice. How did she get here anyways? Oh right, being related to Sasuke's girlfriend. But when Miyuki was dumped, Ino was apparently feeling merciful on Ayame and decided to make become her new best friend, which kept Ayame's popularity high. Although, being as popular as she was, it had its ups and downs. Good side, she was happy, she didn't need to worry abut not having anyone to talk to, and she didn't have many troubles. Bad side, people always expected certain things of her, people always expected her to only go out with certain people, and her own sister rarely talked to each other. Before Miyuki was dumped, Ayame was the one she went to. Ayame was the only one that knew about how abusive Sasuke was. Ayame tended to the cuts, scratches and bruises Miyuki always came home with. Ayame was the shoulder Miyuki occasionally cried on. She was the only person Miyuki could cry around. And now, she was lucky if Miyuki said more than a sentence too her when they were at home. The best she could do now was attempt to keep Ino away from her. Her sister was under enough stress as it was; she didn't need Ino breathing down her neck constantly. Closing her eyes, she decided to give in and listen to Ino's constant chatter. "…it perfect? Sasuke will be mine for sure before the Valentine's Dance!" Was all Ayame heard before giving a small gasp. So it was Ino's fault that Sasuke dumped Miyuki. Still somewhat shocked, she continued to listen. "It's just like my last plan. Fake evidence of his girl cheating on him, she gets dumped in front of everyone, instant popularity downfall. But of course, this time I'll personally give him the evidence, and then he'll be all mine!!" Ino said with an innocent sounding laugh. Standing up quickly, Ayame picked up her things. "Sorry Ino, I gotta run. Totally forgot about a paper due next period" She said before dashing out of the room.

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Still laughing with Naruto as they re-entered the school, they passed by Ayame. Miyuki merely nodded a hello, while her blonde comrade stared at her until she rounded a corner. "Who was that?" He asked, snapping out of the trance he had apparently gone into. "That, would be my sister, miss popularity princess, Ayame. She's Ino's best friend and Kiba has his eye on her. I wish you luck though." Miyuki said.

"Oh. Tell me honestly, do I have any chance at all?"

"Possibly. She doesn't like Kiba all that much, so you've got a 50-50 chance. But here's my advice, talk to her a while first, be her friend. Then ask her out."

"Yes! Well then, I just might be your big brother in about five years."

"Don't even start. You haven't even talked to her yet."

"So? A guy can dream can't he?"

"You're so weird Naru-chan. But I have to go. Iruka gets pissed when I'm late." And at that, she gave her best friend a hug and then ran to get to her next class. Turning the corner at almost full speed she crashed into two people with a very loud THUD! This caused all her things, her journal included to go flying. "Gomen, gomen!" Miyuki's voice was barely louder then a squeak. "Its ok." said two people in unison.

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Mookie: And that is where I'll leave off! Yay for cliffies!! You can probably guess who she ran into, so I won't go far into that. But Ino is evil ain't she? So anyways, I'll start chapter 2 ASAP, but I won't post it until I get at least 3 more reviews!! SO lots of love until next time,

The Random Cookie