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) Chp. 3 (

Character Ages

Sakura - 6

Sasuke - 8

Itachi - 12

Naruto - 8

Ino - 7

Shikamaru - 8

Hinata - 7

Neji - 8

Tenten - 7

Mokoto - 7

The Grand Hall was almost filled by the time Sasuke and Itachi walked in as they walked down the carpet that went down the center of the room up to the front table they saw there father who was in deep conversation with a few other people.

Sasuke went to his group who were at a large round table talking to each other while Itachi went to his group that fixed themselves at the other side of the room.

Sasuke sat in between Naruto and Mokoto. Next to Naruto was Shikamaru following him was Neji then Hinata then Tenten and lastly Ino who sat next to Mokoto.

Sasuke just looked around at all of them then felt someone grab his arm, he turned and saw Mokoto hanging onto his arm. They were old time friends she had long black hair and brown eyes and always thought that Sasuke was hers.

He just replied, "Let go me will ya."

"Fine." and she let him go.

As she let him go a large clock that was at the front of the room tolled as it did everyone sat down in their seats then waiters began coming through the walls caring plates of food and began setting them down on tables in front of people.

Halfway through dinner the doors to the Grand Hall opened up as Machi and Sakura walked in when they did everyone stood up and bowed.

Many paid more attention to Sakura.

They walked down the center of the room towards the front table.

On the way they made there way towards the table where Sasuke was sitting at.

He wasn't really paying attention until Naruto tapped his shoulder and told him to look, and when he did Sakura was coming closer to them.

He couldn't believe what he was seeing, and was pretty sure his inner self was drooling.

Mokoto saw how his expression changed and got jealous.

'We'll fix her.' as they were about to pass Mokoto stuck her leg out under dress wanting to trip her.

As Sakura passed them she noticed that they were looking at her and tried harder not to pay attention. As she got closer to Mokoto's leg that was stuck out she felt an odd feeling and it told her to take a larger step.

When she did she skipped Mokoto's leg, and kept walking next to Machi.

Mokoto was shocked she was sure that she was gonna trip, and then just pulled her leg back frustrated.

As the reached the front table Machi took her around and led her over.

"Sakura this is my husband……honey this is Sakura."

"Hello Sakura."

"Hello."

Then Machi took her over to the seat next to her and placed her in it, and then she sat down her self.

Sakura still feeling odd at all the stares she got and still was getting, didn't feel like eating and just looked around.

"Where did you find her?" her husband asked.

"I found her in the orchard……I think she's the one."

"Oh not again……Machi you've thought that about many of them and they weren't."

"Geez came anyone have a little faith in me……I'm positive about this one."

"Okay do what you want to do……but I'm not in any of this."

"Thanks honey." and she leaned over and kissed him.

As Sakura looked around she caught sight of a certain Uchiha staring at her.

"Teme……Teme……Teme!"

"What?" he looked at Naruto.

"Were you even paying attention teme…?"

"Yeah how can I not."

"Your lying." and Naruto looked at the direction Sasuke was staring at earlier. "Oh…"

"What?"

"You like Sakura."

"Who?"

"The new girl her name's Sakura……you like her don't you."

"Yeah right."

"Don't lie."

"I'm not."

Then Neji started, "You've been caught red handed Uchiha."

"No."

Then Ino spoke, "Uh…yeah……even if you didn't notice but we did you've been staring at her ever since the moment she passed by."

Sasuke was caught. 'Crap.'

Sakura was getting bored just sitting there since now the adults were talking amongst each other.

"Machi."

"Yes dear." she turned to look at her.

"I'm bored, can I go out and walk a little."

"Yes you may just be very careful."

"Okay."

She then whispered to Sakura, "If anyone asks say that you're a vampire…okay."

"Okay." she slowly got down from her chair and headed down the center of the room……this time no one really noticed her since they were all talking amongst themselves and she walked out of the door.

Then she began walking down the hallway with her hands behind her back. Then she began to sing to herself.

I looked away
Then I look back at you
You try to say

Not to long after she left, Sasuke and his group got up also and headed out.

"Teme I'm telling you, you've got the hots for her."

"Naruto will you shut up alrea-." he then stopped short.

"What is it?"

"Shh……listen……someone's singing." they heard it and they followed in the direction of the person singing.

The things that you can't undo
If I had my way
I'd never get over you
Today's the day
I pray that we make it through
Make it through the fall
Make it through it all

As they reached the person who was singing they noticed that it was the new girl, and were gapping at how she singed and she was younger than all of them.

And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
You're the only one,
I'd be with till the end
When I come undone
You bring me back again
Back under the stars
Back into your arms
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you

Wanna know who you are
Wanna know where to start
I wanna know what this means
Wanna know how you feel
Wanna know what is real
I wanna know everything, everything
And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it

And I don't wanna fall to pieces
I just want to sit and stare at you
I don't want to talk about it
And I don't want a conversation
I just want to cry in front of you
I don't want to talk about it
Cuz I'm in Love With you
I'm in love with you
Cuz I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with you

Then Mokoto started, "You can sing pretty good."

Then Naruto started, "Good……that was perfect."

Sakura turned around and looked at the group that was in front of her.

"Um……thanks."

Then Sasuke started, "How did you learn to sing like that?"

"Um……well I used to take singing lessons and that was one of the songs that I was able to learn all the way."

Then Ino spoke, "Well it was worth it for sure, you sing so good……I'd probably sound like a broken record."

Then Mokoto began again, "Well it seems that I have a competitive opponent."

"Enough showing off Mokoto let's go." Ino replied

Then Sasuke waved to her, "Catch you later."

She blushed a little, "Okay."

Mokoto got jealous again and walked up to Sakura and whispered in her ear, "Don't get comfortable with Sasuke being nice okay……and stay away from him he's mine." then turned and walked away from her.

Sakura stood there and watched as they walked away.

A/N: There's the second half of the chapter. Please Review.