Today is the day that we get our teams assigned. I had specifically asked the Hokage, an old friend of mine, to not tell my sensei about me. Just to leave it as a surprise if I was to get Kakashi as my teacher. What a surprise that would be! The last time I saw him was the day I gave him a hug before going off on my three year mission. Well, my hair is now behind my shoulders in a braid, like the old days. I wear different clothes so I'm not easily recognized. I wear a red shirt that stops above my stomach in the front but reaches my knees in the back. It's outlined in white and has the Haruno circle on the front and back. I wear black shorts with a belt and knee length black open sandals. The forehead protector I just received yesterday, is on my head like a headband, keeping my bangs framing my face.
I took the name of Sakura now, the name of my younger sister. She would be the same age now if she was alive. Of course the Elders killed her and claimed it to be an accident. Instead of giving her a gravestone, it was given to me. To the village, Sakuya Haruno was dead and gone. My family was only angered but I pleaded them not to do anything. Once the mission was complete, I would set things right. It would be only a matter of time before everything would be found out by everyone. Or at least everyone close to me.
I walked inside the school and sat next to my two friends, Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuuga. Ino is obsessed with Sasuke and Hinata is obsessed with Naruto. I've been keeping a close eye on Sasuke since that incident. He seems to have forgotten about me so that was good even though it pained my heart. It's easier like this. He's colder now and only talks to Naruto. Both are rivals and yet the best of friends. I already know who's team I will be on since I still work for the elders.
"I hope I get to be on the same team as Sasuke-kun!" Ino said as she looked at Sasuke with puppy eyes. "I know I can make him fall in love with me once we're together a lot. Happens a lot in movies."
"Get your heads out of the clouds Ino." Shikamaru, a childhood friend, said. "You're so troublesome."
"What did you say you lazy bum?" Ino screamed and the whole class looked at our direction, even Sasuke.
"Ino-chan! The class is staring!" Hinata said quietly as she turned red from all of the attention.
"Let them look all they want. I'm still the most prettiest girl in the whole school…you two come after me of course." I giggled and Hinata smiled as we said our thanks even if I didn't mean it.
"I'm sure the teams will eventually work out even if you are stuck with the people that you don't like." I said trying to reassure her.
Once the teams were said, we waited in the classroom for our teachers to come. Ino was crying on the table so me and Hinata were trying to cheer her up. "I thought true love conquers all! What happened that I got stuck with those two and you get Sasuke-kun?" Ino asked as she glared at me. "You won't fall for him will you?"
"Don't worry Ino. I'll only be his friend. Though as a friend, you should open your eyes to other guys. You deserve better than someone who doesn't even admire you." I tried explaining to her but she glared even more so I gave up on that.
The teachers soon came to pick up the students. There was only team 7 left in the classroom. Just great, I was stuck with Sasuke and Naruto. The exact opposites. I sat on the other end than Sasuke. I often watched over him so he kind of grew suspicious when he saw me around in the same places as him. I tried to avoid him and still keep a close eye on him at all times. Now I wouldn't have to go so far anymore like hiding behind trees or in rose bushes where I had thorns poking me.
"So Sakura-chan…we're on the same team." Naruto started to make conversation as he sat in front of me. I gave him a small smile. This boy had a crush on me. "If you want to Sakura-chan…we can go on a date after sensei comes. I know this great ramen place!" He grinned and I had to smile.
I than placed my hand on the ring that was underneath my shirt. I always kept it there so no one could see it, not even the elders knew about this. "I'm sorry Naruto. I already have someone that I like so…" I didn't want to go deep into the past so I just left my words hanging there.
"It's not Sasuke-teme is it?" He asked as he glared at Sasuke. I looked over at Sasuke and he looked at me, also eager to know the answer. I got lost in those eyes for a second too long, the same eyes that Itachi had. "Sakura-chan?"
I looked back at Naruto and smiled. "No Naruto. But Sasuke's eyes are similar to his." I answered truthfully. I smiled at Sasuke who only looked away since he didn't get the information that he wanted to hear.
"When is that teacher going to get here?" Naruto shouted as he grew impatient.
I felt Kakashi's chakra increasing as he came closer to the school. I got up and made my way towards the door, my heart racing. "I'll be on the roof. I need some air." I said as I closed the door and quickly ran to the roof. I panted as I finally stood there. "What am I so worried about?" I asked myself out loud as I tried to calm my heart. "It's just meeting an old friend. Relax Sakura." I said to calm myself.
"Sakuya…senpai?" My eyes widened at his voice. He just appeared out of nowhere behind me. I closed my eyes and reopened them before turning around with a smile. "No, Sakuya-senpai died. You must be her younger sister Sakura. Am I right?" He asked as I felt a bit disappointed but I wanted to tell him either way.
"Hello Kakashi-kun. It's been a while." I said as I tried my best to keep my cool.
"I thought…" He didn't get to finish his sentence for Naruto burst through the door.
"Sakura-chan! The sensei finally came!" He shouted as he ran to my side.
"I know Naruto. We just introduced ourselves." I said as I looked at Kakashi hopping that he would understand that our conversation would need to wait.
"Ah! No fair! I wanted to go first!" Naruto whined.
"Alright kids, sit down and we'll start introductions now." We all did as we were told. Naruto sat in the middle and Kakashi sat across from us. "I'll go first. My name is Kakashi Hatake. I don't feel like telling you my hobbies or my likes and dislikes. Next is the boy in orange."
"Yes! Naruto Uzumaki! My dream is to become the greatest Hokage so everyone will know my name! I like ramen but I hate the three minutes that you have to wait for it. My hobbies are pranks. Oh! I like Sakura-chan and I hate Sasuke-teme!" He cried out happily but glared at Sasuke when he said his name. I had to giggled and I saw Kakashi smile under his mask.
"Ok than. You're a ramen lover. Next is the dark boy." Kakashi said, pointing at Sasuke.
"Sasuke Uchiha. I like only a few things and I hate a lot of things. My hobby is training. I don't have a dream…it's an ambition. I want to restore my clan after I kill a certain…man." He said darkly and an evil aura surrounded us.
So Sasuke still wanted to kill Itachi who had killed the clan. I will have to report this to the elders later on during the day. "Ok than. Not what I was hopping to hear from a twelve year old boy. Sakura-chan is next." Kakashi said as he was eager to know what I wanted out of my new life.
I took a breath and let my mind clear. It was time for a new start with my team. "I like being a ninja and I like…no, I love someone. He's very dear to me and I don't think I can ever let him go from my heart. I don't like the mistakes that I made in my past but I do hope to atone for them in anyway that I can." I than smiled. "My hobby is training and being with my friends and family. We hang out a lot. My dream…is more of a wish that I want granted even though it'll never come true. To be with the one I love without anyone getting in our way." I told them as I felt tears in my eyes.
I saw Kakashi's eye softened and Naruto was almost crying. "Ok team! We meet up at the bridge tomorrow at five for some training. It's survival training so make sure you don't eat or else you will throw up!"
"I hate skipping breakfast!" Naruto whined but Kakashi only shrugged, not caring.
"Oh! I have to be home now. I'll see you guys tomorrow! Bye!" I said as I quickly took off.
