+++++ Chapter 1: First Quarter++++++

****** Sakura's pov******

*yawn*

I stretched my arms and got out of bed. I looked through my doors and grabbed some clothes. I ran into my bathroom and got dressed. I weaved my hair into a braid and applied some makeup. I never wore too much makeup because in my mind it hides a person's beauty. … ya know the original look. I feel that just a little bit makes your eyes brighten.

After doing my morning chores I started walking to school. I go to Kahona High just a couple blocks away from my house. I am an all A student who has the biggest crush on Neji Hyuga. I am best friends with Ino, Hinata, and Tenten. I've know them since preschool and on the first day of school no one could separate us. Hinata is Neji's cusin. Ino is dating Kiba. And Hinata is in love with, my best guy friend, Naruto.

I walked into the school and went to my locker. We are now on the second day of school, my sophomore year. I opened my locker and grabbed my stuff. I sat down and started at the cealing.

"HHHi SSSakura" a shy voice came from my right. I looked toward the voice and smiled. There stood Hinata Hyuga.

"Hi Hinata. Whats up" I asked.

"NNothing rrrreally jjust nnnervous." She answered.

"Why?"

"BBecause www hhhave ooour ppproject iiiin bbbbio aaaand iiii hheard wwe aare ggoing tto hhhave partners." She said timidly.

"oh I forgot about that. Hey isn't bio the class you have with Naruto?" Hinata turned bright red.

"YYeah"

"Maybe you will be paired up with him." I said with an evil grin. Hinata didn't say anything and I giggled.

"Hey Sakura where is Ino." Kiba asked walking up. I shrugged.

"SHIKAMARU YOU LAZY ASS YOU ALMOST GOT US KILLED" I heard a yell from down the hall.

"She is that way." I said pointing to my left. I got up and grabbed my stuff and Kiba, Hinata, and I walked in the direction of Shikamaru's whines.

"calm down woman. It was just a speed bump and STOP HITTING ME" He growled trying to defend himself and dodge Ino's fists. Ever since Ino's parents went on a two year trip to the shadow village without her she has been living with Shikamaru. Allthough he may not show it, he is fine with her staying at his house.

"EXACTLY A SPEED BUMP AND YOU WHERE GOING WHAT 200 MILES PER HOUR" she yelled back.

"No I was going 60." He answered.

"Um Shika. I believe you are spose to slow down on a speed bump." I said.

"No your not. That's why its called a SPEED bump." Kiba said emphasizing speed. I rolled my eyes.

"And you would say that Kiba." Shino said walking up and standing next to Hinata along with Choji, who was once again eating Chips.

" Hey Kiba you might want to control your girlfriend before she whips Shikamaru of the face of the earth." Tenten said appearing next to Kiba along with Naruto, Lee, … and Neji. Kiba walked up behind Ino and grabbed her. As she struggled Shikamaru hid behind Hinata and Me.

Once the bell rang we all went to our first period classes. Thankfully Ino wasn't in a class with Shikamaru till after Lunch. I had bio… with Neji. I walked to class with Neji behind me. We walked into class and took our seats next to each other at the back of the room.

"Alright class. At the end of first quarter we have a project due. Yes as you all have heard you will be working with a partner. Now this will count as 50% of you grade so you better do well. I am going to pick randomly so don't complain because I won't change you partners *cough* *cough* Karin *cough* *cough*" Anko said. Karin glared at her and she grabbed two bowls. A red bowl and an orange bowl. " In this bowl *points to orange bowl* are the names of each student in this room. In this bowl *points to red bowl* are the different body systems you will be working on. I am going to pick partners then I will tell you and your partner what your system is." She shuffled each bowl and shifted though the orange bowl and pulled out two small slips of paper. " ok first two partners are… Sakura… and …. Neji. You will be working on the….. Digestive system." I stared at the teacher comprehending what she had just said. I Sakura Haruno was paired up with Neji Hyuga. This was going to be a long first quarter.

+++++++ Lunch time +++++++

After our bio teacher split us up into groups she explained what we were doing and the bell rang. The next three classes went by fast and lunch came around.

I walked into the lunch room and grabbed my lunch. I stopped at the end of the lunch line and looked around. I spotted Hinata and made my way to the table she was sitting at.

"HHey SSakura. WWho ddid yyou gget ppaired uup wwwith?" She asked.

"NNeji" I studdered with a really red face. She smiled and I sat down soon to be joined by the rest of my friends.

"I am so excided for spring break." Tenten squealed. I smiled and kept eating.

"UGH we are always last to eat. I barely got time." Ino complained. We all got up and threw away what was left of our lunch. We slowly made our way to class.

+++++++ End of School +++++++

I quickly grabbed my stuff and ran out the doors to find Ino making out with Kiba. I looked around to find Shikamaru leaning against his car just watching, his eyes filled with sorrow even though he didn't show it. I walked up to the couple and smacked her arm.

"Get a room" I said. She flicked her wrist at me and just continued. I walked over to Shikamaru.

"Don't wait it's a waste of time." I said. He sighed and nodded.

"Do you need a ride?" he asked.

"No I'm fine but thanks." I said smiling. He sighed and looked at me.

"Sure Whatever." He answered.

"Bye Shika. See you Tomorrow." I said.

"See ya Sakura" He got in the car and drove away. I walked down the street toward the grocery store. I heard a gunshot and I saw the ground next to my food explode as the bullet hit it. My eyes widened. I turned to my left and took off into the trees. I tripped over a root and fell flat on my face. I groaned and the ground next to my head exploded as a second bullet attempted to hit me. I quickly scanned the area and spotted a huge tree. I got up and took off toward the tree. I stopped behind it and turned to find the tree was hollow. I crawled into the tiny hole that was the opening and curled up in a ball. Once the shooting stopped I slowly fell asleep.

A/N: Hope you liked this chapter. I have to start school soon so I will not be updating very much. Im sorry lol. Well let me know what you think and feel free to put your input on what you think should happen next. Please vote in my poll as well.

Thanks for reading

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